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Pitbull XXXV 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 0 wins and 2 losses; Kim Sang Woo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Jayden Payne!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, David Schapiro and Franklyn Lucas.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Payne has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Sang Woo counters by clinching up. #TD2#
Payne pulls Sang Woo into guard.
Sang Woo is pushing down on Payne's leg trying to pass to half guard. Payne is fighting to maintain full guard but Sang Woo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Payne tries to roll over but Sang Woo keeps him under control.
Payne keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Payne looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Payne manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sang Woo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Payne swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sang Woo passes Payne's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sang Woo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Payne knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sang Woo is working hard here to advance position.
Payne is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Payne gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sang Woo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Payne swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Payne is looking to cinch up a triangle. Sang Woo throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Payne's body to avoid the submission. Payne has instead reached around Sang Woo's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Payne arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jayden Payne!
An out of breath Jayden Payne thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 0 losses; Brady Swayde! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Gabriel Lima!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Columbo Gatti and Eddie Farnsworth.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Swayde displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lima. #TD#
Swayde scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Swayde (4) vs (0) Lima
Swayde controlling the position.
Swayde has control of an arm but Lima manages to advance to Swayde's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Swayde (4) vs (4) Lima
Swayde is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Swayde holding on to Lima's left wrist, preventing the choke.
Lima gets his hands free as Swayde looks to control.
Swayde rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Swayde is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lima trying to control from Swayde's half guard. Swayde has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Swayde is pulling down on Lima's head. It's preventing any offense from Lima, at least for the moment.
Swayde definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Swayde has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Swayde.#T3#
Lima pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Swayde is keeping the position for now.
Swayde has control of Lima's left arm, preventing Lima from doing any damage.
Swayde continues to stall.
Lima trying to control but Swayde is working from the bottom. #T4#
Lima looking to pass the guard.
Lima looking to sit in guard and control but Swayde gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Swayde (6) vs (4) Lima
Swayde forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Lima is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Swayde has latched onto it... Big trouble! Swayde pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Lima is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Swayde!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brady Swayde!
An out of breath Brady Swayde thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Donner Keil! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 22 losses; Scott Hill!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jorge Garcia and Jonathan Paton.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hill fails to land the takedown.
As Hill tries to get set, Keil tries to push him back and clinch up but Hill manages to avoid the attempt.
Hill misses with a takedown attempt - Keil sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Keil half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hill is looking to clinch.
Keil drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hill sprawls and moves away.
Keil has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Royal Combat Academy in the buildup to the fight.#TD2#
Hill shoots in and gets a takedown into Keil's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Keil (0) vs (2) Hill
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keil looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hill is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Hill drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hill jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Hill thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Keil (0) vs (5) Hill
Keil is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hill's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Keil is looking to improve his position.
#T1##SUB2#
Hill is working for a kimura but Keil is defending it quite comfortably.
Keil is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Hill 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. Hill eventually gives up the hold.
Hill is keen to just control but Keil is a slippery customer.
Keil works his way to full guard. Good work.
Keil knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hill on the ground.
Hill stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Keil swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Keil is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hill tries to free his leg and advance position but Keil is retaining full guard.
Keil 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.#SUB#
Keil escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hill gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #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.
My spies in The Tank Factory inform me that Hill has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Keil is looking for a triangle but Hill pushes his legs off easily.
Hill stands and throws Keil's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Keil (0) vs (8) Hill
Keil is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Hill is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Keil is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3##SUB2#
Hill tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keil is looking to regain half guard here but Hill keeps moving and retains side control.
Keil is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Hill wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Keil, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Hill is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Keil is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Hill looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Keil is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Hill tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Hill is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Keil is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hill has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Keil! Score +2 for reaching mount: Keil (0) vs (10) Hill
Hill wants to take Keil's back here but Keil is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Keil tries to reverse the position but Hill maintains control.
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: Keil (2) vs (10) Hill
Hill keeping full guard, as Keil tries to pass. #T5##SUB2#
Hill looking for a guillotine here but Keil defends easily.
Keil tries to free his leg and advance position but Hill is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Keil got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hill has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Keil has managed to get both his arms back between Hill's legs - danger averted.
Hill can't keep his opponent in guard - Keil advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Keil is working for a kimura but Hill is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Hill looking for submissions off his back.
Hill is looking to improve his position.
#T6#
Hill wants to control but Keil is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Hill looking for submissions off his back.
Keil trying to mount his opponent but Hill defends it. #SUB#
Keil is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Keil passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Keil (5) vs (10) Hill
Hill gets back to half guard.
Keil tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hill knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Keil is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hill is just riding it out for now. Keil eventually gives up the hold. #T7#
Hill wants to get back to full guard.
Keil trying to mount his opponent but Hill defends it. #SUB#
Keil is looking for a kimura here.
Keil trying to mount his opponent but Hill defends it.
Hill is pressing down on Keil's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T8#
Hill has Keil pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Hill is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Keil wants to pass the guard but Hill is keeping the position.
Hill is trying to hold Keil in close to prevent damage but Keil has managed to pass into half guard.
Hill trying to hold on to Keil's head to control him but Keil postures up.
Hill makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hill.#SUB#
Keil 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.
Keil pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hill is keeping the position for now. #T9##SUB#
Keil drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hill dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Keil (5) vs (12) Hill
Hill trying to control the position from guard on top but Keil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Keil keeping full guard, as Hill tries to pass. #SUB#
Keil looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hill tries to free his leg and advance position but Keil is retaining full guard. #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.
Hill trying to control but Keil is working from the bottom. #T10##SUB#
Hill avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Keil looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hill is one step ahead there.
Hill trying to control but Keil is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Keil escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hill gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Keil escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hill gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hill slips nicely into half guard.#T11##SUB2#
Hill is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Hill wants to work for an arm triangle but Keil is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Keil tries to roll over but Hill keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Hill seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Hill is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Keil sees it coming and defends easily.
Keil moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hill trying to control the position from guard on top but Keil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Keil looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T12##SUB#
Hill got a little sloppy there for a moment and Keil has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hill has managed to get both his arms back between Keil's legs - danger averted.
Hill slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Keil (5) vs (15) Hill
Hill wants to control but Keil is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Hill looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Keil tries to bench press Hill off him but Hill keeps the position.
Hill trying to control the action but Keil is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hill is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Keil knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hill looks winded!
Keil sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T13#
Keil tries to roll over but Hill keeps him under control.
Keil manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Hill avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hill stays in close to Keil's body and controls the position.
Hill wants to control from the top but Keil keeps moving. #SUB#
Keil looking for a guillotine here but Hill defends easily.
Keil 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: Keil (7) vs (15) Hill#T14##SUB2#
Hill actively working from the bottom here.
Hill wants to improve his position but Keil is controlling well.
Keil tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hill knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hill manages to get to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Hill looking for a guillotine here but Keil defends easily.
#SUB2#
Hill looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hill wins on points by 15 to 7. |
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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 4 wins and 3 losses; Troy Savage! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Aydin Wolfe!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Reed Andrews and Lou da Vinci.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Wolfe instigates a clinch. #TD#
Savage has picked Wolfe up - he's going for a ride! Savage dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Savage (2) vs (0) Wolfe
Savage prevents Wolfe from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savage moves into full mount! Wolfe won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Savage (5) vs (0) Wolfe#SUB#
Savage wants to finish this one by submission but Wolfe is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Savage.
Wolfe sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Wolfe is refusing to be controlled, as Savage sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolfe is in trouble now - Savage has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Savage (8) vs (0) Wolfe
Savage is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Wolfe is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Savage (11) vs (0) Wolfe#SUB#
Savage tightening his grip on Wolfe, looking for the choke. #T1#
Wolfe manages to reverse the position and now he's in Savage's guard. Nice work there by Wolfe.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Savage (11) vs (2) Wolfe
Wolfe stays in close to Savage's body and controls the position.
Wolfe won't allow Savage to sweep him here.
Wolfe pushes down on Savage's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wolfe is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Savage looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Wolfe is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Savage is pressing down on Wolfe's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wolfe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Savage swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wolfe works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Savage tries to get to full guard but Wolfe has control of the leg. #T3#
Savage is working hard here to advance position.
Wolfe wants to pass the guard but Savage is defending well.
Wolfe performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Savage is trying to maintain the position but Wolfe is very close to passing his half guard.
Savage makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Savage.#SUB#
Wolfe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Savage has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wolfe has managed to get both his arms back between Savage's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Wolfe stopping the sweep attempt from Savage.
Wolfe looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wolfe advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Savage (11) vs (5) Wolfe
Savage is looking for a sweep.
Savage tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Wolfe presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Savage (11) vs (7) Wolfe
Wolfe sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Savage tries to reverse the position but Wolfe maintains control.#T5#
Wolfe sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wolfe fails to advance to Savage's back.
Savage is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wolfe takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Savage tries to reverse the position but Wolfe maintains control.
Wolfe controlling the position easily from mount.
Savage is desperately trying to improve his position but Wolfe has a good base and remains in mount.#T6#
Wolfe controlling from mount.
Savage is trying to escape the mount.
Savage regains half guard.
Savage is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wolfe's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wolfe's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Savage (15) vs (7) Wolfe
I really don't envy Wolfe right now.
#SUB#
Savage looking for the choke but no joy.
Wolfe tries to escape but Savage has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Savage is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T7#
Wolfe breaks Savage's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Savage (15) vs (9) Wolfe
Wolfe sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Savage has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wolfe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T8#
Savage can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wolfe controls the pace.
Wolfe tries to free his leg and advance position but Savage is retaining full guard.
Savage looking to control.
#SUB#
Savage is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wolfe passes into half guard. #T9#
Wolfe prevents Savage from improving his position.
Wolfe content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Savage has a hand on Wolfe's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Wolfe takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Savage (15) vs (12) Wolfe
Wolfe content just to control the position here.
Wolfe can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Savage is looking to escape.
Savage has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Savage (15) vs (15) Wolfe#T10#
Savage is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
You can see the frustration on Savage's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Wolfe controlling from the back.
Savage can't escape the position.
Wolfe controls the position.
Wolfe is continuing to stall.#T11#
Let's hope that Wolfe has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Wolfe doesn't have the hooks in and Savage manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Savage (17) vs (15) Wolfe#SUB#
Savage has gone for a leg lock! Wolfe slips out almost immediately though and dives into Savage's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Savage (17) vs (17) Wolfe
Wolfe passes Savage's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Savage wants to get back to full guard.
Savage has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wolfe is working away from the top position though.#T12#
Wolfe keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Savage is trying to get back to full guard.
Wolfe takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savage is trying to control but can't.
#T13#
Savage wants to get back to full guard.
Wolfe trying to control the pace.
Savage is looking to improve his position.
Wolfe trying to control the pace.
Savage is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Savage is looking to get back to full guard here but Wolfe has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Savage (17) vs (20) Wolfe#T14#
Savage struggling a bit here.
Wolfe controls the position.
Savage tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wolfe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Savage wants to control but Wolfe postures up.
Wolfe taking a breather here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Wolfe wins on points by 20 to 17.
A very excited looking Aydin Wolfe 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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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 6 losses; Tobias Bergman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 13 losses; Alistair Ubereem!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jorge Garcia and John Roberts.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Bergman has Ubereem up against the cage in a clinch.
Bergman stops a takedown attempt from Ubereem.
Bergman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ubereem is defending well.
Ubereem tries to pull guard but Bergman forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ubereem fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tobias Bergman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alistair Ubereem.
Ubereem tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bergman smiles and moves away.
Bergman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bergman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Bergman has managed to clinch.
Ubereem is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ubereem fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD#
Bergman has hold of one of Ubereem's legs. Ubereem is fighting the takedown attempt but Bergman gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bergman (2) vs (0) Ubereem
Ubereem keeping moving, preventing Bergman from controlling successfully.
Ubereem keeping full guard, as Bergman tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bergman advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bergman (5) vs (0) Ubereem
Ubereem is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Bergman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1##SUB#
Bergman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ubereem has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Bergman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ubereem has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Bergman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ubereem knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ubereem is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bergman controlling the position.
Ubereem tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2##SUB#
Bergman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ubereem, who protects the arm well.
Ubereem tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Bergman is trying to get an arm triangle but Ubereem is defending well.
Bergman taking a breather here. #SUB#
Bergman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ubereem is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Bergman controlling the position. #SUB#
Bergman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bergman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ubereem is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bergman is looking to take a break and control but Ubereem is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ubereem tries to bench press Bergman off him but Bergman keeps the position. #T4#
Ubereem is not content to let Bergman control the position. #SUB#
Bergman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ubereem knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bergman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ubereem keeps working. #SUB#
Bergman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bergman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Bergman is trying to get an arm triangle but Ubereem is defending well.
Ubereem can't do much from the bottom here.
Ubereem is trying to improve his position.#T5##SUB#
Bergman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bergman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Bergman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bergman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Bergman is trying to get an arm triangle but Ubereem is defending well. #SUB#
Bergman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Bergman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Bergman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ubereem has escaped the position, nice work there. #T6##SUB#
Bergman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ubereem is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ubereem seems a little lost for a moment, as Bergman dominates the positioning.
Ubereem tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Bergman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ubereem knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ubereem wants to control but Bergman postures up.#SUB#
Bergman is trying to get an arm triangle but Ubereem is defending well. #SUB#
Bergman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ubereem, who protects the arm well. #T7##SUB#
Bergman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ubereem is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Bergman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ubereem wants to control but Bergman postures up.
Ubereem is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Bergman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ubereem is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T8##SUB#
Bergman in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Ubereem is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tobias Bergman!
Tobias Bergman spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Rick Richardson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Devin Ecker!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Eddie Farnsworth and Bruno Lombardi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Ecker has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Richardson pulls guard effortlessly.
Ecker tries to free his leg and advance position but Richardson is retaining full guard.
Richardson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Richardson controls Ecker momentarily but Ecker frees himself.
Ecker trying to move into half guard but instead Richardson has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Richardson (2) vs (0) Ecker
Richardson 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.#SUB2#
Ecker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
Richardson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ecker is keeping the position for now.
Richardson is working hard here to advance position.
Richardson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ecker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Richardson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Richardson tries to free his leg and advance position but Ecker is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Richardson won't allow Ecker to sweep him here.
Richardson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Richardson won't allow Ecker to sweep him here.
Richardson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ecker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richardson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Richardson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T3#
Ecker has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Richardson has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Richardson (5) vs (0) Ecker
Richardson just content to control the position.
Ecker is trying to improve his position.
Richardson controlling the position.
Ecker is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Richardson slows the pace down.
Ecker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Richardson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ecker is not content to let Richardson control the position.
Richardson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Ecker! Score +2 for reaching mount: Richardson (7) vs (0) Ecker
Richardson content just to control the position here.
Ecker is working to get back to half guard.
#T5#
Ecker has given up his back here. Will Richardson look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Richardson (10) vs (0) Ecker
Ecker is trying to break free.
Ecker is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T6#
Richardson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Ecker is in bad spot here.
Richardson gets his hands free as Ecker looks to control. #SUB#
Ecker is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Ecker tries to escape but Richardson has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T7#
Ecker staying busy and making it hard for Richardson to control.
Ecker is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Richardson.
Richardson is hanging on to Ecker's back as he tries to escape.
Richardson tries to keep control of the position but Ecker is staying busy.
Ecker wants to escape the position.
Richardson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Ecker.
Ecker wants to control his opponent's hands but Richardson gets his hands free. #T8#
Richardson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Ecker manages to reverse the position and now he's in Richardson's guard. Nice work there by Ecker.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Richardson (10) vs (2) Ecker#SUB2#
Ecker drops back, looking for a kneebar! Richardson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Richardson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Richardson! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Richardson (14) vs (2) Ecker
Richardson taking a breather here.
Ecker tries to improve position but can't. #T9#
Ecker tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Richardson presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Richardson (16) vs (2) Ecker
Richardson content just to control the position here.
Ecker has given up his back here. Will Richardson look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Richardson (19) vs (2) Ecker
Ecker is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Ecker rolls, trying to escape but Richardson keeps control of the position.
Richardson keeps control of the position easily here as Ecker tries to buck him off.
#T10#
Richardson trying to control momentarily.
Ecker is in bad spot here.
Richardson 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.
Ecker tries to roll but Richardson sticks to his back.
Ecker looking very determined here, making life difficult for Richardson.
Richardson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T11#
Will Richardson go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Good control from Richardson.
Ecker manages to reverse the position and now he's in Richardson's guard. Nice work there by Ecker.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Richardson (19) vs (4) Ecker
Ecker looking to sit in guard and control but Richardson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Richardson (21) vs (4) Ecker
Richardson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ecker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Ecker looking for a sweep. Not yet Ecker, not yet.
Richardson passes into half guard.
Ecker has a hand on Richardson's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Richardson takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Richardson (24) vs (4) Ecker
Ecker regains half guard.
Ecker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ecker manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Richardson 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. #T13#
Ecker is adopting a defensive guard.
Richardson wants to pass the guard but Ecker is keeping the position.
Ecker keeping moving, preventing Richardson from controlling successfully.
Ecker looking for a sweep. Not yet Ecker, not yet.
Ecker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Richardson is stalling in the full guard. #T14#
Ecker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Richardson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Richardson advances to half guard.
Richardson wants to take a breather but Ecker is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ecker wants to get back to full guard.
Richardson is taking a breather. Ecker 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.
Richardson wants to free his trapped foot but Ecker is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richardson takes the fight on points by 24 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Rick Richardson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 9 losses; Mark Norman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Einar Kyrvänsyylä!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Roberts and Dean Styles.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Norman shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Norman (2) vs (0) Kyrvänsyylä
Norman is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Norman trying to mount his opponent but Kyrvänsyylä defends it.
Kyrvänsyylä is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Norman stalling. #SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyrvänsyylä wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Kyrvänsyylä keeps trying to improve his position.
Norman is looking to take a break and control but Kyrvänsyylä is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Norman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kyrvänsyylä is looking for a sweep. Norman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Norman is pressing down on Kyrvänsyylä's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kyrvänsyylä is holding on for now.
Kyrvänsyylä is looking to get back to full guard here but Norman has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Norman (5) vs (0) Kyrvänsyylä
Norman wants to control but Kyrvänsyylä is keeping him busy.
Kyrvänsyylä is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Kyrvänsyylä gets back to half guard.
Kyrvänsyylä is looking to improve his position.
Kyrvänsyylä moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Norman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Norman is aware though and is defending well.
Norman passes Kyrvänsyylä's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Norman'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.
Kyrvänsyylä wants to get back to full guard.
Norman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Kyrvänsyylä wants to improve his position but Norman is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Norman is controlling the pace.
Kyrvänsyylä works his way to full guard. Good work.
Norman preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Norman is aware though and is defending well.
Norman looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä throws his legs up looking for a submission but Norman uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Norman (8) vs (0) Kyrvänsyylä#T4#
Kyrvänsyylä is looking to reverse the position.
Kyrvänsyylä is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Norman staying calm.#T5#
Kyrvänsyylä is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kyrvänsyylä is trying to escape the position but Norman is controlling the position.
Kyrvänsyylä is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Norman off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Norman (8) vs (4) Kyrvänsyylä#SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä is looking for a choke. Norman gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Norman manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Norman (10) vs (4) Kyrvänsyylä#SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Norman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Norman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T6##SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä is looking for a triangle here but Norman uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Norman (13) vs (4) Kyrvänsyylä
Kyrvänsyylä is looking to regain half guard here but Norman keeps moving and retains side control.
Kyrvänsyylä being controlled for a moment.
Kyrvänsyylä is trying to get back to half guard.#T7#
The referee asks Norman politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Norman prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kyrvänsyylä tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Norman trying to control the position but Kyrvänsyylä is working away.
Kyrvänsyylä tries to bench press Norman off him but Norman keeps the position.
A lull in the action here as Norman stalls from top position.
Kyrvänsyylä is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T8#
The referee asks Norman politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Norman prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kyrvänsyylä tries to buck Norman off but Norman is having none of it.
Norman controlling the position from side mount.
Kyrvänsyylä tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kyrvänsyylä is being controlled here.
Norman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kyrvänsyylä keeps working.
Kyrvänsyylä is looking for a sweep.
Norman trying to control the action but Kyrvänsyylä is working from the bottom. #T9#
Kyrvänsyylä is trying to get back to half guard.
Norman controls the position.
Kyrvänsyylä tries to buck Norman off but Norman is having none of it.
Norman slows the pace down.
Kyrvänsyylä tries to buck Norman off but Norman is having none of it.#T10#
Kyrvänsyylä gets back to half guard.
Kyrvänsyylä has a hand on Norman's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Norman takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Norman (16) vs (4) Kyrvänsyylä
Norman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kyrvänsyylä is working to get back to half guard.
Kyrvänsyylä is still trying to improve position.
Norman mounts Kyrvänsyylä! Really nice guard pass there!
Norman prevents Kyrvänsyylä from getting the reversal.#T11#
Norman controlling the pace for now.
Kyrvänsyylä is trying to escape the mount.
Kyrvänsyylä wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Norman (19) vs (4) Kyrvänsyylä
Kyrvänsyylä is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Kyrvänsyylä tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Norman has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Kyrvänsyylä is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mark Norman!
Mark Norman 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 5 losses; Nedser Kiely! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 5 losses; Yuki Shimada!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Joseph Jones and John Roberts.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Shimada misses with a takedown #CL#
and Kiely counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kiely.
Shimada is looking for a takedown.
Kiely jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shimada walks away with a smile on his face. Kiely gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kiely stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kiely wants it to stay on the feet.
Nedser Kiely has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuki Shimada.
Shimada shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kiely as he avoids it easily.
Shimada shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kiely pinned against the cage. Kiely gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Kiely pushes Shimada up against the cage in a clinch.
Kiely is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shimada pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kiely tries to pull guard but Shimada holds him up against the cage and eventually Kiely drops back down to his feet.
Kiely tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shimada smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shimada tries for a takedown but Kiely circles away easily#CL#
and Kiely holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Shimada is pressed up against the cage. Kiely has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shimada down to the mat. Shimada avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kiely is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shimada pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T1#
Kiely is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shimada is defending well.
Shimada looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shimada drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kiely pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD2#
Shimada closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kiely to the mat! Kiely manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kiely (0) vs (2) Shimada
Shimada content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Kiely has his foot on Shimada's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shimada works his way back into a safe position though.
Shimada won't allow Kiely to sweep him here.
Shimada sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kiely looking for a sweep. Not yet Kiely, not yet. #T2#
Kiely is working hard here to advance position.
Kiely controls Shimada momentarily but Shimada frees himself.
Kiely looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kiely controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kiely looking for a sweep. Not yet Kiely, not yet.
Shimada wants to control from the top but Kiely keeps moving.
Kiely looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shimada is one step ahead there.
Shimada postures up.
Kiely wants to improve his position but instead Shimada has moved into half guard.
#T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kiely regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Kiely looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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.
Kiely working a defensive guard but Shimada passes into half guard.
Kiely wants to get back to full guard.
Kiely moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Kiely looking for a guillotine here but Shimada defends easily.
Kiely seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Shimada trying to control but Kiely is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Kiely throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kiely is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shimada controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kiely trying to keep a closed guard but Shimada is proving a slippery customer.
Kiely looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shimada is one step ahead there. #T5#
Kiely keeping moving, preventing Shimada from controlling successfully.
Kiely looking for a sweep. Not yet Kiely, not yet.
Shimada wants to control from the top but Kiely keeps moving.
Shimada tries to free his leg and advance position but Kiely is retaining full guard.
Shimada won't allow Kiely to sweep him here.
Kiely lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kiely (2) vs (2) Shimada#T6#
Kiely slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kiely (5) vs (2) Shimada
Kiely wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shimada keeps working.
Shimada is looking for a sweep.
Kiely wants to control but Shimada is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Kiely thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kiely working away.
Kiely trying to control the action but Shimada is working from the bottom. #T7#
Shimada is trying to get back to half guard.
Kiely trying to control the position but Shimada is working away.
Shimada is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Shimada wants to control but Kiely is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kiely trying to control the action but Shimada is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Shimada has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Kiely escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Kiely! Score +3 for passing guard: Kiely (8) vs (2) Shimada
Shimada is not content to let Kiely control the position. #T8##SUB#
Kiely is trying to get an arm triangle but Shimada is defending well.
Shimada trying to remain calm as Kiely controls from the top position.#SUB#
Kiely goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Shimada has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kiely but great work by Shimada. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kiely (8) vs (6) Shimada
Shimada trying to control the position but Kiely is working away.
Kiely is trying to get back to half guard.
Shimada wants to control but Kiely is keeping him busy. #T9#
Kiely is trying to escape the position but Shimada is controlling the position.
Kiely is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Shimada wants to take a breather but Kiely manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Shimada.
Kiely has control of Shimada's left arm, preventing Shimada from doing any damage.
Shimada trying to control but Kiely is working from the bottom. #T10##SUB#
Kiely has his foot on Shimada's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shimada works his way back into a safe position though.
Kiely looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Kiely is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kiely looking for a sweep. Not yet Kiely, not yet. #SUB#
Kiely had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shimada defends it easily.#SUB#
Kiely has his foot on Shimada's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shimada works his way back into a safe position though.#T11#
Shimada passes Kiely's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Still in half guard, Shimada seems content to control.
Kiely regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kiely tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shimada is stalling in the full guard.
Kiely is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T12#
Shimada passes Kiely's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Shimada is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kiely has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shimada is working away from the top position though.
Kiely is not content to let Shimada control the position.
Kiely regains full guard. Nicely done.
Shimada tries to free his leg and advance position but Kiely is retaining full guard.
Shimada wants to control from the top but Kiely keeps moving. #T13#
Kiely tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shimada passes Kiely's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Kiely is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shimada pulls his head out easily.
Kiely makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kiely.
Shimada wants to control from the top but Kiely keeps moving. #SUB#
Kiely looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kiely looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shimada is one step ahead there. #T14#
Kiely keeping moving, preventing Shimada from controlling successfully.
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 (10) vs (6) Shimada
Kiely trying to mount his opponent but Shimada defends it.
Kiely passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kiely (13) vs (6) Shimada
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shimada has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kiely (16) vs (6) Shimada
And that's the end of the fight!
Kiely takes the fight on points by 16 to 6.
Nedser Kiely decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 18 losses; Billy Riley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 3 losses; Gillechriosd McCoy!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Kavanagh and Franklyn Lucas.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
McCoy moves into the clinch successfully.
McCoy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
McCoy wants the takedown. Riley is fighting it off but McCoy persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Riley's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Riley (0) vs (2) McCoy
McCoy's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Riley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McCoy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Riley seems keen to control McCoy's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riley keeping moving, preventing McCoy from controlling successfully. #T1#
Riley wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Riley is trying to hold McCoy in close to prevent damage but McCoy has managed to pass into half guard.
Riley wants to get back to full guard.
McCoy is trying to control. Riley wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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.#T2#
McCoy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riley tries to regain full guard. Instead though, McCoy has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Riley (0) vs (5) McCoy
McCoy controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Riley tries to hold on but McCoy postures up.
Riley is working to get back to half guard.
McCoy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Riley controls the position.
Riley sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
McCoy has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Riley (0) vs (8) McCoy
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riley really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T5#
McCoy controlling the position easily from mount.
Riley is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T6#
McCoy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Riley 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.
Riley is trying to get back to full guard.
Riley keeping control of the position. #T7#
McCoy trying to pass the guard but Riley defending well.
Riley keeping hold of McCoy's head, controlling as best he can. #T8#
Riley is looking for a sweep. McCoy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McCoy content to control rather than advance.
Riley controlling the position well.
Riley wants to get back to full guard.#T9#
McCoy slows the pace down in half guard.
Riley tries to get to full guard but McCoy has control of the leg. #T10#
McCoy controlling the action here.
Riley keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Riley wants to control but McCoy is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T11#
Riley wants to get back to full guard.
McCoy stalling.
Riley is controlling McCoy's trapped leg to prevent McCoy from advancing to side control.#T12#
Riley is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute McCoy jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Riley (0) vs (11) McCoy
Riley is looking to regain half guard here but McCoy keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Riley's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Riley gets back to half guard.
McCoy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T13##SUB#
Riley looking for submissions off his back.
McCoy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Riley wants to control but McCoy is keeping busy.
#T14#
McCoy content to control rather than advance.
McCoy tries to pass to full mount but Riley defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCoy is looking to pass Riley's guard but actually Riley recovers to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
McCoy wins on points by 11 to 0.
Gillechriosd McCoy is the new super heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Gillechriosd McCoy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Billy Riley had this to say: 'Shiiiiiit'. |
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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 20 wins and 15 losses; Hamish Farquharson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Colby Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Kavanagh and David Schapiro.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Farquharson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Taylor avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
Taylor has managed to clinch.
Farquharson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Taylor changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Farquharson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Farquharson shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Farquharson gets tackled into the cage by Taylor. Taylor maintains the clinch.
Farquharson stops a takedown attempt from Taylor.
Hamish Farquharson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colby Taylor.
Taylor is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Farquharson gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Farquharson (2) vs (0) Taylor
Farquharson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Taylor tries to roll over but Farquharson keeps him under control.
Farquharson is controlling 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.
Taylor wants to improve his position but Farquharson is controlling well.
#T2#
Farquharson is looking to advance position but Taylor won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor is looking for a sweep. Farquharson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Farquharson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Taylor knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Taylor is trying is best to control the position here.
Farquharson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Farquharson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Taylor is looking to control Farquharson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Taylor avoid being mounted?#T4#
Farquharson is figuring out what he wants to do next.#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 keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Farquharson is looking for a kimura here.
#T5#
Farquharson stalling.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Taylor trying to hold on to Farquharson's head to control him but Farquharson postures up.
Farquharson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T6#
Farquharson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Taylor for as long as he can get away with.
Taylor won't allow Farquharson to pass to mount.
Farquharson prevents Taylor from improving his position.
Farquharson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T7#
Taylor wants to control but Farquharson is keeping busy.
Farquharson controlling the pace.
Taylor won't allow Farquharson to pass to mount.
Farquharson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Taylor has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Farquharson is working away from the top position though.
Farquharson works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Farquharson (5) vs (0) Taylor
Farquharson is staying tight to Taylor's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T8#
Farquharson laying and praying for a moment but Taylor takes advantage and regains half guard.
Farquharson is controlling the pace.
Farquharson tries to pass to full mount but Taylor defends it. #SUB#
Farquharson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T9#
Farquharson is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Farquharson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Taylor has managed to free his arm - good work.
Taylor won't allow Farquharson to pass to mount. #T10#
Taylor manages to get to full guard.
Farquharson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T11#
Farquharson passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Farquharson (8) vs (0) Taylor
Taylor tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Farquharson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Farquharson is staying tight to Taylor's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Farquharson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Taylor keeps working.
Taylor tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Farquharson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Farquharson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Farquharson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T12##SUB#
Farquharson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Taylor is looking to regain half guard here but Farquharson keeps moving and retains side control.
Taylor is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T13#
Taylor stops Farquharson from passing to mount.
We've been informed that Taylor has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Taylor is trying to get back to half guard.
Taylor is trying to control Farquharson's posture but Farquharson avoids it.
Farquharson controls the position from side control.#T14#
Taylor tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Farquharson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Taylor's face as Farquharson controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Farquharson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Taylor! Score +2 for reaching mount: Farquharson (10) vs (0) Taylor
Farquharson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Farquharson takes the fight on points by 10 to 0.
Hamish Farquharson 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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