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Grappling Hype -3- PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Gromli Grumblegut! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Smalliver Twist!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Grumblegut shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Twist napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Grumblegut (4) vs (0) Twist#SUB#
Grumblegut is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Twist has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Grumblegut is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Twist has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Grumblegut goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Twist rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Grumblegut's guard! Nice work there by Twist! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grumblegut (4) vs (2) Twist
Twist looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Grumblegut is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Grumblegut looking for a triangle here. Twist is fighting it but it looks tight! Grumblegut pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Twist is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Gromli Grumblegut!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Gromli Grumblegut made sure he mentioned Bloodbath MMA Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Smalliver Twist was interviewed post fight and said 'Please Sir, can I have some more?'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Diminutive Jackson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Torso Junior!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jackson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Junior sprawls and moves away.
Junior tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jackson defends well and Junior ends up having to push Jackson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Diminutive Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Torso Junior.
Junior tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Torso Junior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jackson wants it to stay on the feet.
Junior shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jackson. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jackson (4) vs (0) Junior#SUB#
Jackson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jackson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Junior is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jackson's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Jackson! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Junior has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Diminutive Jackson! |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Big Guy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Robinho Junior!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Guy tries for a takedown but Junior circles away easily#TD2#
and Junior counters with a takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Guy (0) vs (4) Junior
Junior controls the position from side control.
Guy is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Junior is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Guy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Guy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Guy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Guy is looking for a sweep.
Junior tries to advance to mount but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Junior moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Guy regains half guard.
Junior content to control rather than advance. #T2#
Guy wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Guy looking for submissions off his back.
Guy is trying to get back to full guard.
Guy regains full guard. Nicely done.
Junior wants to pass the guard but Guy is keeping the position.
Guy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Junior got a little sloppy there for a moment and Guy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Junior has managed to get both his arms back between Guy's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Junior 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. #SUB#
Guy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Junior gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Guy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Guy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Junior is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Junior got a little sloppy there for a moment and Guy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Junior has managed to get both his arms back between Guy's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Guy wants to sweep but no luck.
Junior slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Guy (0) vs (7) Junior
Guy tries to buck Junior off but Junior is having none of it.
Guy stops Junior from passing to mount.
Guy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Junior's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Guy tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Junior has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Guy (0) vs (10) Junior
Guy tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T5#
Guy prevents Junior from taking his back.
Junior can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Guy is looking to escape.
Guy regains half guard.
Guy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Junior is working away from the top position though.#T6#
Junior wants to pass the guard but Guy is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Junior in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Junior is looking for a kimura but Guy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Junior to get the leverage.
Guy is looking for a sweep. Junior is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Guy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Guy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T7##SUB#
Guy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Junior doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Junior manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Guy looking for a guillotine here but Junior defends easily.
Junior not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Junior really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Guy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Guy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T8#
Guy 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.
Junior trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Guy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Junior's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Guy (2) vs (10) Junior
Guy trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Junior manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Guy (2) vs (12) Junior
Guy trying to control the position.
Guy being controlled here, momentarily.
Junior wants to pass the guard but Guy is keeping the position.#T9#
Junior 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.
Guy 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.
Junior must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Junior trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Guy manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Guy (4) vs (12) Junior
Guy trying to control the position from guard on top but Junior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Guy looking to pass the guard. #T10#
Guy trying to control the position from guard on top but Junior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Guy passes into half guard.
Guy is pressing down on Junior's thigh, looking to free his foot. Junior is holding on for now. #T11##SUB#
Guy is working for a kimura but Junior is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Guy wants to work for an arm triangle but Junior is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Guy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Junior is just riding it out for now. Guy eventually gives up the hold.
Guy is looking to take a break and control but Junior is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T12#
Guy moves into full mount! Junior won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Guy (7) vs (12) Junior
Guy wants to control the pace but Junior is squirming around nicely. #T13#
Guy with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Junior manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Guy is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Junior! Score +3 for passing guard: Guy (10) vs (12) Junior
Junior is trying to escape the mount but Guy keeps good control and instead manages to take Junior's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Guy (13) vs (12) Junior
Junior really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Guy's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.#SUB#
Guy is looking for a choke. Junior gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Junior manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Guy (13) vs (14) Junior#T14#
Junior advances to half guard.
Junior is pressing down on Guy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Guy is holding on for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Guy wants to control but Junior is keeping busy.
Junior is trying to control the action in half guard but Guy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Junior wins on points by 14 to 13.
Our winner, Robinho Junior, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Otto Kolan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Carson Tully!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Tully fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kolan sprawls well initially but Tully persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kolan (0) vs (2) Tully
We've been hearing good reports from Kolan'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.#SUB2#
Tully is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tully trying to control the action but Kolan is working from the bottom.
Tully perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
It looks like Tully 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.
Tully seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kolan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kolan trying to hold on to Tully's head to control him but Tully postures up.
#T1#
Kolan won't allow Tully to pass to mount.
Tully seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kolan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Kolan looking for submissions off his back.
Tully wants to pass to mount but Kolan is defending the position.
Kolan is looking for a sweep. Tully is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Tully is trying to control. Kolan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tully is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kolan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tully pulls his head out easily.
Tully with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tully is thwarting Kolan's attempts to control the position.
Tully is looking to take a break and control but Kolan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Well, if Tully 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.
#T3#
Kolan won't allow Tully to pass to mount.
Tully is looking to take a break and control but Kolan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tully works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kolan (0) vs (5) Tully
Kolan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tully looking to control but Kolan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Tully controlling from the full mount.
Kolan tries to improve his position but instead Tully has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kolan (0) vs (8) Tully
Tully tries to keep control of the position but Kolan is staying busy.#SUB2#
Tully is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Kolan has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Tully has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Kolan taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Tully doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carson Tully!
An out of breath Carson Tully 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 bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Dram Macallan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Nano Grippy!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Macallan moves in looking to clinch but Grippy pushes him off.
Macallan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Grippy moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Macallan gets control of Grippy's arms and successfully pulls guard. Macallan will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Macallan keeping moving, preventing Grippy from controlling successfully.
Grippy wants to pass the guard but Macallan is keeping the position.#SUB#
Macallan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Grippy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Grippy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Macallan is looking for a triangle but Grippy pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grippy looking to pass the guard.
Macallan keeping moving, preventing Grippy from controlling successfully.
Grippy passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Macallan (0) vs (3) Grippy#T1#
Grippy trying to control the action but Macallan is working from the bottom.
Macallan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Grippy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Grippy wants to control but Macallan is keeping him busy.
Macallan is trying to get back to half guard.
Macallan seems a little lost for a moment, as Grippy dominates the positioning.
Grippy advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Macallan (0) vs (5) Grippy
Grippy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Macallan is looking to escape.
Macallan is looking to get to half guard.#T2#
Grippy pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Macallan 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: Macallan (2) vs (5) Grippy
Grippy wants to sweep here but Macallan controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Grippy throws his legs up looking for a submission but Macallan uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Macallan (5) vs (5) Grippy
Grippy manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Grippy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Grippy has a hand on Macallan's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Macallan takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Macallan (8) vs (5) Grippy
Grippy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Grippy tries to improve his position but instead Macallan has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Macallan (11) vs (5) Grippy
Grippy tries to escape but Macallan has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Grippy keeps trying to improve his position.
Macallan controlling from the back.#T4#
Macallan controlling well, preventing Grippy from escaping the position.
Macallan 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.
I really don't envy Grippy right now.
Grippy breaks Macallan's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macallan (11) vs (7) Grippy#SUB#
Macallan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Grippy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Grippy trying to control the position from guard on top but Macallan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Macallan has his foot on Grippy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Grippy works his way back into a safe position though.
Grippy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Macallan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grippy pushes down on Macallan's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T5#
Grippy wants to free his trapped foot but Macallan is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Macallan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Grippy is keen to just control but Macallan is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Macallan looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macallan is not content to let Grippy control the position.#SUB2#
Grippy is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Macallan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Grippy is trying to control. Macallan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T6##SUB2#
Grippy seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Macallan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Grippy seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Macallan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Grippy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Grippy is trying to work for a kimura but Macallan is defending well.
#SUB#
Macallan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grippy pulls his head out easily. #T7##SUB#
Macallan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Macallan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Macallan is staying active underneath Grippy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Macallan has a hand on Grippy's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Grippy takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Macallan (11) vs (10) Grippy
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Grippy has control of Macallan's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Macallan regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Macallan can't escape the position.
Grippy takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Macallan (11) vs (13) Grippy
Macallan can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Grippy patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T8#
Macallan looking very determined here, making life difficult for Grippy.
Macallan tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Macallan is looking to improve his position but Grippy isn't that keen on the idea.
Macallan is squirming around, avoiding Grippy's attempts to control the action.
Macallan manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Grippy trying to mount his opponent but Macallan defends it. #SUB2#
Macallan is defending against the submission attempts here by Grippy.
#SUB#
Macallan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grippy pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Macallan actively working from the bottom here.#T9##SUB2#
Grippy seems to be looking for submissions.
Grippy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Macallan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Macallan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Grippy passes Macallan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Macallan is looking to improve his position.
Grippy is pressing down on Macallan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Macallan is holding on for now. #SUB#
Macallan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Macallan won't allow Grippy to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Grippy is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T10#
Grippy is looking to take a break and control but Macallan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Macallan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Macallan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grippy pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Macallan looking for submissions off his back.
Grippy is looking to advance position but Macallan won't allow it. #SUB2#
Grippy is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Macallan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T11#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Grippy passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Macallan (11) vs (16) Grippy
Grippy happy to just control the position for now.
Macallan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Grippy seems to be working for a kimura but Macallan defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Macallan looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Grippy is looking for a kimura here.
#T12##SUB#
Macallan actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Macallan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Macallan won't allow Grippy to pass to mount.
Macallan is in trouble now - Grippy has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Macallan (11) vs (19) Grippy
Macallan is desperately trying to improve his position but Grippy has a good base and remains in mount.
Macallan is controlling an arm, preventing Grippy from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T13#
Macallan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB2#
Grippy looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB2#
Grippy is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Macallan has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Macallan is trying to escape the mount.
Macallan is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Grippy is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Macallan has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Macallan tries to reverse the position but Grippy maintains control.#T14##SUB2#
Grippy working for a guillotine from mount but Macallan is in no mood to give up.
Macallan can't escape the position.
Grippy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Macallan is looking to escape.
Grippy wants to take his opponent's back but Macallan doesn't allow it.
Grippy tries to control but Macallan wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Grippy working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Macallan is trying desperately to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grippy wins on points by 19 to 11.
A very excited looking Nano Grippy 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dick Dennison! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Don Cortez!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Cortez gets tackled into the cage by Dennison. Dennison maintains the clinch. #TD#
Dennison gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dennison (2) vs (0) Cortez#SUB#
Dennison wants to work for an arm triangle but Cortez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Dennison is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cortez has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Dennison is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cortez sees it coming and defends easily.
Cortez is pressing down on Dennison's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dennison stopping the sweep attempt from Cortez.
Cortez keeps trying to improve his position.
We've been hearing that Dennison has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez can't keep his opponent in guard - Dennison advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cortez tries to get to full guard but Dennison has control of the leg. #T1#
Dennison looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dennison is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Dennison is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cortez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dennison.
Cortez keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB#
Dennison is working for a kimura but Cortez is defending it quite comfortably.
Cortez gets full guard.#T2#
Dennison trying to control the position from guard on top but Cortez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dennison sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dennison wants to control from the top but Cortez keeps moving.
Cortez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dennison trying to control the position from guard on top but Cortez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Dennison drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cortez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dennison has Cortez in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dennison (2) vs (2) Cortez#T3#
Cortez wants to control from the top but Dennison keeps moving.
Cortez wants to pass the guard but Dennison is keeping the position.
Cortez preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Cortez drops back looking for a leg! Dennison is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dennison manages to kick Cortez off! Cortez jumps back into Dennison's guard.
My spies in Average Judas Gym inform me that Cortez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Cortez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cortez trying to control but Dennison is working from the bottom. #T4#
Cortez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dennison haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dennison is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Cortez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dennison tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cortez trying to control the position from guard on top but Dennison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cortez stays in close to Dennison's body and controls the position.
Cortez preventing the sweep.
Dennison keeping full guard, as Cortez tries to pass.
Dennison is trying to control the position but Cortez postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Cortez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cortez won't allow Dennison to sweep him here.
Dennison has his hands on Cortez's head, controlling the position.
Dennison 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: Dennison (4) vs (2) Cortez
Dennison wants to take a breather but Cortez is having none of it.
Cortez is looking to control Dennison's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cortez avoid being mounted?
Dennison trying to control the action but Cortez is working from the bottom.
Cortez is trying to maintain the position but Dennison is very close to passing his half guard.#T6#
Cortez is looking to improve his position.
Dennison trying to pass the guard but Cortez defending well. #SUB#
Dennison seems to be working for a kimura but Cortez defends the submission attempt.
Dennison seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cortez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cortez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dennison trying to control but Cortez is working from the bottom.
Dennison pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cortez is keeping the position for now. #T7#
Cortez 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.
Cortez is pulling down on Dennison's head to control his posture.
Dennison passes into half guard.
Dennison prevents Cortez from improving his position.
Cortez is looking to control Dennison's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cortez avoid being mounted?
Cortez is positioning himself well to prevent Dennison advancing to mount.
Dennison wants to pass the guard but Cortez is defending well. #T8#
Cortez tries to get to full guard but Dennison has control of the leg. #SUB#
Cortez is defending against the submission attempts here by Dennison.
Cortez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cortez trying to control the position here.
Dennison pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cortez is keeping the position for now. #T9#
Cortez is trying to keep Dennison in close.
Cortez keeping full guard, as Dennison tries to pass.
Cortez trying to control the position.
Dennison trying to control the position from guard on top but Cortez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dennison slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Dennison (7) vs (2) Cortez#T10#
Dennison wants to take a breather but Cortez manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Dennison.
Cortez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cortez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dennison 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.
Cortez looking to control.
Cortez keeping moving, preventing Dennison from controlling successfully.
Cortez managing to control the position.
Cortez keeping moving, preventing Dennison from controlling successfully. #T11##SUB#
Dennison drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cortez dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dennison (7) vs (4) Cortez
Dennison keeping moving, preventing Cortez from controlling successfully.
Cortez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dennison is pulling down on Cortez's head. It's preventing any offense from Cortez, at least for the moment.
Cortez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Dennison (7) vs (7) Cortez
Cortez taking a breather here. #T12#
Dennison is looking for a sweep.
Cortez 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.
Dennison trying to remain calm as Cortez controls from the top position.
Dennison prevents Cortez from improving position.
Cortez trying to control the position but Dennison is working away. #SUB2#
Cortez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dennison knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Dennison's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
What's Dennison going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.#T13#
Dennison stops Cortez from passing to mount.
Dennison is not content to let Cortez control the position.
Cortez is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Dennison will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Dennison is not content to let Cortez control the position.
Dennison struggling a bit here.#T14#
Cortez tries to move into full mount but can't pass Dennison's legs.
Dennison is letting Cortez control him for a moment.
Dennison is not content to let Cortez control the position.
Cortez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dennison sneaks back into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Dennison gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Dennison takes the fight on points by 8 to 7.
Dick Dennison really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Bloodbath MMA Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Leonard Norton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Enrique Montoya!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Norton closes the distance and pushes Montoya back into the cage.#TD#
Norton wants the takedown. Montoya is fighting it off but Norton persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Montoya's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Norton (2) vs (0) Montoya
Norton wants to pass the guard but Montoya is keeping the position.
Montoya keeping moving, preventing Norton from controlling successfully.
Montoya trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montoya keeping moving, preventing Norton from controlling successfully. #T1#
Norton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Montoya is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Montoya is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Norton (2) vs (2) Montoya#T2#
Montoya advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Montoya looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Montoya looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Montoya takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Montoya moves into full mount! Norton won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Norton (2) vs (5) Montoya#T3#
Montoya content just to control the position here.
Montoya fails to take his opponent's back.
Montoya controlling the position easily from mount.
Montoya wants to take his opponent's back but instead Norton manages to regain half guard.
Montoya content to control rather than advance. #T4#
Montoya prevents Norton from improving his position.
Norton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Montoya is working away from the top position though.
Norton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Montoya content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Let's hope that Montoya 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.
Montoya trying to mount his opponent but Norton defends it. #T5#
Norton is looking for a sweep. Montoya is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Montoya controlling the action here.
Norton is trying to get back to full guard.
Montoya has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Norton (2) vs (8) Montoya
Montoya controlling the position easily from mount. #T6#
Montoya trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Montoya fails to take his opponent's back.
Montoya controlling the pace for now. #T7#
Montoya wants to take Norton's back but he can't do it this time.
Montoya looking to control and managing it successfully.
It looks like Montoya 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.
Montoya is looking to work his way around to Norton's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Montoya takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Norton is controlling an arm, preventing Montoya from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T8#
Montoya mounts Norton! Really nice guard pass there!
Montoya controlling the pace for now.
Montoya is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Norton is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Norton (2) vs (11) Montoya
Montoya is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T9#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Montoya.#SUB2#
Norton defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Montoya's arms.
Well, with Montoya on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Norton is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T10#
Montoya's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Norton showing good submission defense here.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T11#
Norton wants to control his opponent's hands but Montoya gets his hands free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Montoya controlling the positon.
Yet more stalling tactics from Montoya.
Montoya controlling well, preventing Norton from escaping the position.
#T12##SUB2#
Montoya is looking for the choke from the back position but Norton is controlling his hands well.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB2#
Montoya working for a choke but Norton is defending well.
Montoya just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB2#
Montoya looking for the choke but no joy.
Norton is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T13#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Joe Biden! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; D.C. Benny!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Benny will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Biden shoots in looking for a takedown but Benny manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Biden's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice takedown defense from Biden. No joy for Benny on that attempt.
Benny closes this distance looking for a takedown but Biden circles away.
Joe Biden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of D.C. Benny.
Biden shoots for a double leg takedown but Benny sprawls well. He's pushed Biden's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Benny shoots in for a double leg but Biden sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Benny misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Benny shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Biden defends it nicely.
Benny fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Benny shoots in for a takedown but Biden shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Biden leaves Benny with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benny leaves Biden with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Biden is trying hard to land a takedown here. Benny sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Benny with the counter takedown but Biden avoids it easily.
Benny closes the distance and clinches up with Biden, looking for a takedown. Benny pushes Biden against the cage but Biden circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Biden shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Benny pinned against the cage. Benny gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Benny fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Biden avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Biden shoots for a takedown but Benny saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Biden misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No luck for Benny with that takedown attempt.
Biden shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Benny sprawls well. Benny wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Biden gets slowly back to his feet.
Benny has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Biden fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Benny changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Biden displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Benny.
Benny shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Biden sprawls well. Biden wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Benny gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Benny.
Benny keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Biden shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Benny pinned against the cage. Benny gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
Benny shoots in and drives through. Biden sprawls well.
Biden looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
No luck for Benny with that takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Biden.
Benny closes this distance looking for a takedown but Biden circles away.
Biden fails with a takedown attempt.
Biden shoots in for a double leg but Benny sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Benny stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Benny wants it to stay on the feet.
Benny shoots in for a takedown but Biden shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Biden shoots in looking for a takedown but Benny manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Biden's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Benny fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Benny fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Biden drops down looking for a counter takedown but Benny sprawls and moves away.
Biden has a takedown stuffed.#T3#
Benny looks for a takedown but Biden sprawls well.
Benny fails to land the takedown.
Biden shoots in looking for a takedown but Benny manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Biden's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Biden shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Benny but Benny pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Benny looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Biden is fending him off so far but Benny persists. Nope, Biden circles away and we're back to standing.
Biden shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Benny as he jumps to the side.
No luck for Benny with that takedown attempt.
Benny misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Biden fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Benny dives in for a single leg takedown but Biden sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Biden shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Benny as he avoids it easily.
Benny stuffs the takedown attempt from Biden. Biden gets slowly back to his feet.
Benny is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Biden is breathing heavily.
Biden will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T4#
Benny misses with a takedown attempt - Biden sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Benny shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Biden as he avoids it easily.
Benny fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Benny shoots in for a takedown but Biden shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Biden appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Benny tries to score a power double leg takedown but Biden sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Benny somewhat.
Biden fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Benny is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Benny fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Benny shoots in for a takedown but Biden shows good takedown defense.
Biden defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Benny.
No luck for Biden with that takedown attempt.
Biden misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Benny is trying hard to land a takedown here. Biden sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T5#
Horrible takedown attempt by Biden or perhaps it was just good defense by Benny, which made it look bad.
Biden leaves Benny with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Benny shoots in for a takedown but Biden shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Biden shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Benny defends it nicely.
Biden darts in looking for a takedown but Benny gets double underhooks and turns Biden into the cage.
Biden is trying to pull guard but Benny has him pressed against the cage.
Biden looking for a takedown.
Benny drops down looking for an ankle pick but Biden pulls his leg out and moves away.
Benny fails with a takedown attempt.
Biden throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Benny's waist but Benny gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Biden off to one side.
Biden shoots in for a takedown but Benny shows good takedown defense.
Benny feints the counter takedown.
Benny misses with a takedown attempt - Biden sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Benny goes for a double leg but Biden avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Biden continues to drive forward.
Biden keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T6#
Benny shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Biden as he avoids it easily.
Biden tries to score a power double leg takedown but Benny sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Biden somewhat.
Biden fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Benny shoots for a double leg takedown but Biden sprawls well. He's pushed Benny's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Benny shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Biden sprawls well. Biden wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Benny gets slowly back to his feet.
Benny shoots in for a double leg but Biden sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Benny shoots in and drives through. Biden sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Biden.
Benny leaves Biden with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Benny fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Biden avoids it really well and circles away.
Biden appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Biden shoots for a double leg takedown but Benny sprawls well. He's pushed Biden's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T7#
Benny tries for a takedown but Biden sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Benny throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Biden's waist but Biden gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Benny off to one side.
Benny shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Biden sprawls well. Biden wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Benny gets slowly back to his feet.
Biden changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Biden shoots in looking for a takedown but Benny manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Biden's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Benny shoots in for a takedown but Biden shows good takedown defense.
Benny darts in looking for a takedown but Biden gets double underhooks and turns Benny into the cage.
Benny defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Biden.
Biden shoots for a double leg takedown but Benny sprawls well. He's pushed Biden's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Biden throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Benny's waist but Benny gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Biden off to one side.
Benny will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Biden shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Benny pinned against the cage. Benny gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Benny fails with a takedown attempt.
Benny looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Biden is fending him off so far but Benny persists. Nope, Biden circles away and we're back to standing.
Benny has a takedown stuffed.#T8#
Biden fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Biden fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Biden leaves Benny with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Benny closes the distance and clinches up with Biden, looking for a takedown. Benny pushes Biden against the cage but Biden circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Biden misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Benny fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Biden tries to counter with a takedown but Benny is quick to defend against it.
Benny will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Biden looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Benny is fending him off so far but Biden persists. Nope, Benny circles away and we're back to standing.
Benny shoots in for a double leg but Biden sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Biden looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Benny shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Biden as he jumps to the side.
Biden half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Biden. #T9#
No luck for Benny with that takedown attempt.
Biden changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Biden keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Biden looks for a takedown but Benny sprawls well.
Benny dives in and grabs Biden's left leg, looking for a takedown. Biden pushes down on Benny's head and hops out.
Biden shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Biden.
Benny shoots for a double leg takedown but Biden sprawls well. He's pushed Benny's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Biden fails with the takedown.
Benny looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Biden tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Benny defends well and Biden ends up having to push Benny into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Biden gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Benny.
Benny is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Biden is defending well.#T10#
Biden changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Benny fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Biden displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Benny.
Biden shoots in for a takedown but Benny shows good takedown defense.
Benny tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Biden defends well and Benny ends up having to push Biden into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Benny looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Biden is fending him off so far but Benny persists. Nope, Biden circles away and we're back to standing.
Biden fails with the takedown.
Biden tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Benny defends well and Biden ends up having to push Benny into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Benny is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Benny drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Biden gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Benny has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Biden is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Benny is trying to drag Biden to the mat but Biden just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Benny drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Biden tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T11##TD#
Biden pulls Benny into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Biden looking for a sweep. Not yet Biden, not yet. #SUB2#
Benny drops back looking for a leg! Biden is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Biden manages to kick Benny off! Benny jumps back into Biden's guard.
Biden working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Benny drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Benny as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Biden screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Benny! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). D.C. Benny!
During a confident post fight interview, D.C. Benny thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Kevin Durant! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Lehel Bartasz!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Bartasz drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Durant (0) vs (4) Bartasz
Durant sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Durant is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Durant 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.
Durant trying to control from the bottom.
Durant is staying active underneath Bartasz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bartasz tries to pass to full mount but Durant defends it.
Bartasz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartasz trying to mount his opponent but Durant defends it.
Durant might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bartasz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
Durant won't allow Bartasz to pass to mount.
Bartasz trying to control from half guard but Durant is working away.
Durant moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Durant holds on and takes a little breather.
Bartasz stopping the sweep attempt from Durant.
Bartasz trying to control but Durant is working from the bottom. #T2#
Durant trying to keep a closed guard but Bartasz is proving a slippery customer.
Durant looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bartasz is one step ahead there.
Bartasz trying to control but Durant is working from the bottom.
Bartasz won't allow Durant to sweep him here.
Bartasz wants to control from the top but Durant keeps moving.
Bartasz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Bartasz being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Durant working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bartasz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bartasz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bartasz pushing down on Durant's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bartasz works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Durant (0) vs (7) Bartasz
Durant sneaks back into half guard.
Bartasz tries to pass to full mount but Durant defends it. #T4#
Bartasz prevents Durant from improving his position.
Bartasz has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Durant (0) vs (10) Bartasz
Durant is wriggling around trying to escape.
Durant is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Fight Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Bartasz fails to take his opponent's back.
Durant tries to hold on but Bartasz pushes him away.
Bartasz fails to move to back control.
Bartasz tries to control but Durant wriggling away. #T5#
Bartasz with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Bartasz tries to control but Durant wriggling away.
Durant really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Durant slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Durant trying to hold on to Bartasz's head to control him but Bartasz postures up.
Durant is not content to let Bartasz control the position.
Durant is trying to control but can't.
#T6#
Durant moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Durant pulls Bartasz in to control the position.
Bartasz advances to half guard.
Durant is trying to control but can't.
Bartasz is pressing down on Durant's thigh, looking to free his foot. Durant is holding on for now.
Bartasz is looking to take a break and control but Durant is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Durant trying to hold on to Bartasz's head to control him but Bartasz postures up.
#T7##SUB2#
Bartasz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Durant wants to control but Bartasz is keeping busy.
Durant makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Durant.
Bartasz is pushing down on Durant's leg trying to pass to half guard. Durant is fighting to maintain full guard but Bartasz has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bartasz wants to pass the guard but Durant is defending well.
Durant works his way to full guard. Good work.#T8#
Bartasz trying to control the position from guard on top but Durant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bartasz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Durant swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Durant is looking for a triangle but Bartasz pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Durant has his foot on Bartasz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bartasz works his way back into a safe position though.
Bartasz stopping the sweep attempt from Durant.
Durant is trying to keep Bartasz in close.
Durant looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bartasz is pushing down on Durant's leg trying to pass to half guard. Durant is fighting to maintain full guard but Bartasz has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bartasz controlling the action here. #T9#
Durant is staying active underneath Bartasz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bartasz wants to pass the guard but Durant is defending well.
Durant is looking for a sweep. Bartasz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bartasz is looking to advance position but Durant won't allow it.
Durant trying to control here.
Durant tries to roll over but Bartasz keeps him under control.
Durant wants to control but Bartasz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bartasz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Durant knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T10#
Durant is trying to get back to full guard.
Bartasz wants to advance to full mount but Durant doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Bartasz looking to sit in guard and control but Durant gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Durant (2) vs (10) Bartasz
Durant wants to pass the guard but Bartasz is keeping the position.
Bartasz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Durant (2) vs (12) Bartasz
Durant working a defensive guard here.
#T11#
Bartasz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Durant is refusing to be controlled, as Bartasz sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Bartasz seems to be working for a kimura but Durant defends the submission attempt.
Bartasz passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Durant (2) vs (15) Bartasz
Bartasz takes Durant's back. Score +3 for taking back: Durant (2) vs (18) Bartasz#SUB2#
Bartasz tightening his grip on Durant, looking for the choke.
Durant wants to escape the position.
#T12#
Bartasz struggling to keep hold of the position.
Durant tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Bartasz controlling the pace for now.
Durant slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bartasz trying to pass the guard but Durant defending well.
Durant wants to control but Bartasz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bartasz wants to free his trapped foot but Durant is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bartasz wants to control but Durant is keeping him busy. #T13#
Durant wants to control but Bartasz is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Durant is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bartasz pulls his head out easily.
Bartasz is pressing down on Durant's thigh, looking to free his foot. Durant is holding on for now.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bartasz in particular looking to stall.
Durant gets back to full guard.
Bartasz postures up.
#T14#
Bartasz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Durant swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bartasz wants to control from the top but Durant keeps moving.
Bartasz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Durant is keeping the position for now.
Bartasz wants to control from the top but Durant keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Durant is trying to keep Bartasz in close.
Durant looking for a sweep. Not yet Durant, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bartasz wins on points by 18 to 2.
An out of breath Lehel Bartasz 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 71 wins and 57 losses; Tres Sulvar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Rounin Hashima!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Sulvar closes the distance and clinches.
Sulvar 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.
Hashima tries to pull guard but Sulvar forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hashima is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Sulvar turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Sulvar manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sulvar (4) vs (0) Hashima
Hashima tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sulvar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hashima is not content to let Sulvar control the position.
Sulvar in side control, just content to control the action for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sulvar working away.
Hashima felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Sulvar wants to control but Hashima is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Hashima's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Hashima seems a little lost for a moment, as Sulvar dominates the positioning.
Hashima struggling a bit here.
Sulvar content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Hashima tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Sulvar presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sulvar (6) vs (0) Hashima
Hashima is squirming around, avoiding Sulvar's attempts to control the action.
Hashima tries to hold on but Sulvar pushes him away. #T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sulvar manages to capitalize on a mistake by Hashima to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Sulvar (9) vs (0) Hashima
Sulvar is not going to allow Hashima to sit and survive in this position.
Hashima tries to escape the position.
Sulvar controlling from the back.
Hashima is in bad spot here.
Hashima wants to control his opponent's hands but Sulvar gets his hands free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sulvar has good solid back control here.
Hashima trying to control the position but Sulvar manages to sink in the hooks. #T3#
What can Hashima do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Hashima is really stuck here.
Hashima trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Hashima defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Hashima controlling Sulvar 's hands.
Hashima is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Sulvar off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Hashima is trying to break free.
Good control from Sulvar.
Sulvar struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T4#
Hashima is really stuck here.
Sulvar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Sulvar is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Hashima is defending well though. Sulvar let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Hashima defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Sulvar is riding his opponent, not letting Hashima buck him off. #SUB#
Sulvar looking to break Hashima's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hashima remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sulvar will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Sulvar avoiding Hashima 's attempts to control his hands.
Hashima is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T5##SUB#
Sulvar looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Hashima taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tres Sulvar!
After winning the bout, Tres Sulvar thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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