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SSG 413 Gracias vs Helvig PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Jim Lingfield! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Vadim Morozov!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Morozov enables Lingfield to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Morozov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lingfield (2) vs (0) Morozov
Morozov being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Morozov working for a triangle but Lingfield defends it easily.
Lingfield controlling from the top position.
Morozov keeping full guard, as Lingfield tries to pass.
We've been hearing that Lingfield 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.
Lingfield engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Morozov is trying to control the position but Lingfield postures up. #T1#
Morozov pulls Lingfield in to control the position.
Lingfield is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Morozov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lingfield is one step ahead there.
Lingfield pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morozov is keeping the position for now.
Lingfield sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Lingfield wants to pass the guard but Morozov is keeping the position.
Our spies down at at Worn Leather MMA inform us that Morozov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Lingfield pushes down on Morozov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lingfield looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Morozov tries to roll over but Lingfield keeps him under control.
Lingfield wants to control but Morozov is keeping him busy.
Morozov gets full guard.
Lingfield pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morozov is keeping the position for now.
Lingfield showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lingfield trying to control but Morozov is working from the bottom. #T4#
Lingfield controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lingfield seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Morozov for as long as he can get away with.#T5#
Morozov trying to keep a closed guard but Lingfield is proving a slippery customer.
Morozov wants to sweep here but Lingfield controlling him for the moment.
Lingfield stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morozov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lingfield showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lingfield continues to stall.#T6#
Lingfield tries to free his leg and advance position but Morozov is retaining full guard.
Lingfield passes Morozov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Morozov is looking for a sweep. Lingfield is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lingfield uses his free foot to push down on Morozov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Morozov. Score +3 for passing guard: Lingfield (5) vs (0) Morozov
Morozov is squirming around, avoiding Lingfield's attempts to control the action.
Lingfield sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lingfield tries to control but Morozov wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Morozov wants to hold on but Lingfield pushes him away.
Lingfield controlling from mount.
Morozov tries to reverse the position but Lingfield maintains control.
Lingfield trying to control but Morozov is having none of it.
Morozov is desperately trying to improve his position but Lingfield has a good base and remains in mount.#T8#
Lingfield controlling the pace for now.
Lingfield trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lingfield avoids the attempt from Morozov to control.
Lingfield controlling from the full mount.
Lingfield looking to control but Morozov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T9#
Morozov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB#
Lingfield working for a submission but Morozov is keeping him at bay.
Lingfield controlling from mount.
Morozov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lingfield trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Morozov is looking to improve his position but Lingfield isn't that keen on the idea.
Lingfield content just to control the position here. #T10##SUB#
Lingfield swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Morozov is now in Lingfield's guard. A big mistake from Lingfield there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lingfield (5) vs (2) Morozov
Morozov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Morozov is looking to advance position but Lingfield has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lingfield (9) vs (2) Morozov
Lingfield avoids the attempt from Morozov to control.#T11#
Morozov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lingfield wants to control the pace but Morozov is squirming around nicely.
Morozov regains half guard.
Morozov trying to control here.
Morozov tries to get to full guard but Lingfield has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lingfield in particular looking to stall.
Morozov is looking to improve his position.
#T12#
Lingfield seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Morozov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lingfield wants to pass to mount but Morozov is defending the position.
Morozov is not content to let Lingfield control the position.
Lingfield is pressing down on Morozov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Morozov is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Morozov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lingfield performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Lingfield is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Morozov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lingfield. #T13#
Morozov is looking for a sweep. Lingfield is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lingfield is trying to control the action in half guard but Morozov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lingfield seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Lingfield takes the fight on points by 9 to 2.
An out of breath Jim Lingfield 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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Dusan Petrovic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Jake Askren!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Petrovic has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Askren has Petrovic up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Askren is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Petrovic can't fight it off and eventually Askren manages to take the fight to the floor. Petrovic looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Petrovic (0) vs (2) Askren
Askren postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Askren tries to free his leg and advance position but Petrovic is retaining full guard.
Petrovic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Askren tries to free his leg and advance position but Petrovic is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Petrovic is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren pushes down on Petrovic's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Askren is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Petrovic (0) vs (5) Askren
Petrovic stops Askren from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T1#
Askren keeps trying to improve his position.
Petrovic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Askren wants to take his opponent's back but Petrovic doesn't allow it.
Petrovic is wriggling around trying to escape.
Askren wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Petrovic wants to hold on but Askren pushes him away.
Petrovic is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Askren takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Petrovic (0) vs (8) Askren
Petrovic looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Askren has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Askren working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB2#
Askren is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
You can see the frustration on Petrovic's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Petrovic trying to control the position but Askren manages to sink in the hooks.
Petrovic breaks Askren's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petrovic (2) vs (8) Askren
Petrovic tries to free his leg and advance position but Askren is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Petrovic is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Askren is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Askren has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petrovic (2) vs (10) Askren
Askren wants to control from the top but Petrovic keeps moving. #SUB#
Petrovic is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Askren defends well.#SUB#
Petrovic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Askren doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Askren manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3##SUB#
Petrovic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Askren can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Askren passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Petrovic (2) vs (13) Askren#SUB2#
Askren is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Petrovic knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Petrovic gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Askren is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Petrovic doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Askren.
Petrovic is refusing to be controlled, as Askren sits in half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Askren is working for a kimura but Petrovic is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Petrovic looking for submissions off his back.
Petrovic is looking for a sweep. Askren is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Petrovic is controlling Askren's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Askren is thwarting Petrovic's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Petrovic actively working from the bottom here.#T5#
Askren works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Petrovic (2) vs (16) Askren#SUB2#
Askren wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Petrovic, who protects the arm well.
Petrovic is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Askren is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Petrovic has escaped the position, nice work there.
Petrovic tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Askren thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Petrovic tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Askren wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T6#
Askren working away.#SUB2#
Askren is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Petrovic has escaped the position, nice work there.
Petrovic sneaks back into half guard.
Petrovic is refusing to be controlled, as Askren sits in half guard. #SUB#
Petrovic looking for subs from the bottom but Askren mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Petrovic (2) vs (19) Askren
Askren fails to advance to Petrovic's back.
Petrovic tries to reverse the position but Askren maintains control.
Askren takes Petrovic's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Petrovic is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Petrovic (2) vs (22) Askren
Askren controlling well, preventing Petrovic from escaping the position.
#T7##SUB2#
Askren is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Petrovic knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Petrovic for a finish.
Askren avoiding Petrovic 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Askren tightening his grip on Petrovic, looking for the choke.
Askren controlling well, preventing Petrovic from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Askren has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Petrovic trying to control the hands but Askren won't let him. #SUB2#
Askren patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Askren is hanging on to Petrovic's back as he tries to escape.
#T8##SUB2#
Petrovic is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Askren gets his way!
#SUB2#
Askren patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Askren is hanging on to Petrovic's back as he tries to escape.
Askren is trying to stick to Petrovic's back but Petrovic is turning into Askren. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Askren's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Petrovic. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petrovic (4) vs (22) Askren#SUB#
Petrovic is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Askren is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Askren has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petrovic (4) vs (24) Askren
Petrovic trying to control the position.
Askren pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Petrovic is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Petrovic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Askren is aware though and is defending well.#T9##SUB#
Petrovic has his foot on Askren's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Askren works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Petrovic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Askren gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Askren tries to free his leg and advance position but Petrovic is retaining full guard.
Petrovic trying to control the position.
Petrovic will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Petrovic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Askren doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Askren manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Petrovic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Askren passes Petrovic's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Petrovic is looking to control Askren's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Petrovic avoid being mounted?
Askren is keen to just control but Petrovic is a slippery customer.#T10##SUB2#
Askren is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Petrovic trying to control here.
#SUB#
Petrovic is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Askren is tapping! Great win for Petrovic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dusan Petrovic!
A very excited looking Dusan Petrovic 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 28 losses; Robert Cap! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 22 losses; Raja Silalahi!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Cap drives through and clinches with Silalahi against the cage.
Cap prevents the takedown attempt.
Cap looking for a takedown.
Silalahi is pressed up against the cage. Cap has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Silalahi down to the mat. Silalahi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cap doesn't manage to clinch there - Silalahi circles away.
#TD2#
Silalahi shoots in and bounces Cap off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cap (0) vs (2) Silalahi
Cap is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Silalahi tries to free his leg and advance position but Cap is retaining full guard.
Silalahi preventing the sweep.
Silalahi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silalahi trying to control but Cap is working from the bottom.
Cap bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silalahi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cap (2) vs (2) Silalahi#T1#
Silalahi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Cap is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cap trying to control the position from guard on top but Silalahi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silalahi has his hands on Cap's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cap wants to control from the top but Silalahi keeps moving.
Silalahi trying to keep a closed guard but Cap is proving a slippery customer.
Silalahi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cap is one step ahead there. #T2#
Silalahi keeping moving, preventing Cap from controlling successfully.
Cap engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cap trying to control but Silalahi is working from the bottom.
Cap pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silalahi is keeping the position for now.
Silalahi has his hands on Cap's head, controlling the position.
Cap wants to control from the top but Silalahi keeps moving. #T3#
Silalahi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Silalahi 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: Cap (2) vs (4) Silalahi
Still in half guard, Silalahi seems content to control.
Cap might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cap manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Silalahi trying to control the position from guard on top but Cap is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cap looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silalahi is one step ahead there.
Cap is trying to keep Silalahi in close.
#T4#
Silalahi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
It looks like Silalahi 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.
Cap wants to sweep here but Silalahi controlling him for the moment.
Silalahi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Silalahi preventing the sweep. #T5#
Cap trying to control the position here.
Cap keeping moving, preventing Silalahi from controlling successfully.
Silalahi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cap is adopting a defensive guard.
Silalahi stopping the sweep attempt from Cap.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silalahi looking to pass the guard.
Cap is trying to control the position but Silalahi postures up. #T6#
Silalahi controlling from the top position.
Silalahi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cap swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cap tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silalahi passes Cap's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Silalahi is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Silalahi trying to advance position but Cap counters by regaining guard. #T7#
Silalahi controlling from the top position.
Silalahi wants to control from the top but Cap keeps moving.
Silalahi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cap is staying active underneath Silalahi, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Silalahi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Silalahi wants to pass the guard but Cap is defending well.
Cap wants to improve his position but Silalahi is controlling well.
#T8#
Silalahi trying to control the pace.
Cap is looking for a sweep. Silalahi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silalahi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Silalahi wants to control but Cap is keeping him busy.
Well, if Silalahi 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.
Silalahi is pressing down on Cap's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cap is holding on for now. #T9##SUB2#
Silalahi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Silalahi seems to be working for a kimura but Cap defends the submission attempt.
Silalahi controlling the pace.
Silalahi wants to take a breather but Cap is having none of it. #SUB2#
Silalahi is looking for a kimura but Cap is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Silalahi to get the leverage.
Silalahi is controlling the pace.
#T10#
Silalahi is trying to control the action in half guard but Cap is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cap is looking to control Silalahi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cap avoid being mounted?
Cap is looking for a sweep. Silalahi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silalahi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Cap is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cap is not content to let Silalahi control the position.
Cap tries to get to full guard but Silalahi has control of the leg. #T11#
Cap is concentrating on defense, preventing Silalahi from advancing position.
Cap moves into full guard.
Cap 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.
Cap is trying to keep Silalahi in close.
Silalahi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Silalahi stopping the sweep attempt from Cap.
Silalahi tries to free his leg and advance position but Cap is retaining full guard.
Cap tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silalahi sitting in guard here, content to control. #T12#
Silalahi trying to control but Cap is working from the bottom.
Silalahi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cap is keeping the position for now.
Silalahi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Cap (2) vs (7) Silalahi#SUB2#
Silalahi is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Cap looks calm but he's in trouble here. Silalahi gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Cap is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Silalahi lets go of the hold and Cap can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Raja Silalahi!
Raja Silalahi decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 20 losses; Zurab Nozadzi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 14 losses; Mecilvus Gabenagus!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gabenagus throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nozadzi's waist but Nozadzi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gabenagus off to one side.
Nozadzi slaps away a takedown attempt from Gabenagus, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Gabenagus tries to keep at a distance but Nozadzi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nozadzi can't get the takedown.
Nozadzi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Zurab Nozadzi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mecilvus Gabenagus.#TD#
Nozadzi turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Nozadzi manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Nozadzi (4) vs (0) Gabenagus
Nozadzi wants to control for a moment but Gabenagus uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #SUB2#
Gabenagus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gabenagus won't allow Nozadzi to pass to mount.
Nozadzi is looking to take a break and control but Gabenagus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Nozadzi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Gabenagus actively working from the bottom here.
Nozadzi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gabenagus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Gabenagus trying to control but Nozadzi postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Nozadzi'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.
Gabenagus is looking to improve his position.
Gabenagus is refusing to be controlled, as Nozadzi sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Nozadzi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gabenagus defends it well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nozadzi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gabenagus moves into full guard.
#T3#
Gabenagus keeping full guard, as Nozadzi tries to pass. #SUB2#
Gabenagus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nozadzi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gabenagus controls Nozadzi momentarily but Nozadzi frees himself.
Nozadzi wants to control from the top but Gabenagus keeps moving. #SUB2#
Nozadzi is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Gabenagus has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Nozadzi is looking to defend but Gabenagus has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Nozadzi! Gabenagus pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Nozadzi taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mecilvus Gabenagus!
Our winner, Mecilvus Gabenagus, 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.
Zurab Nozadzi was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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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 18 wins and 13 losses; Thervam Drelas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 14 losses; Ryan Gordon!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gordon. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Drelas (0) vs (4) Gordon
Gordon is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Drelas's shoulder. That is not cool.
Drelas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gordon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Drelas is letting Gordon control him for a moment.
Let's hope that Gordon 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like Gordon 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.
Drelas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gordon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gordon is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T2#
Drelas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Drelas is looking for a sweep.
Drelas is being controlled here.
Gordon is continuing to stall.
Drelas is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Gordon moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Drelas manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gordon is taking a breather. Drelas 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.
We've been informed that Gordon has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Gordon.
Drelas wants to improve his position but Gordon is controlling well.
Gordon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T5#
Drelas wants to improve his position but Gordon is controlling well.
Gordon stalling.
Drelas is looking for a sweep. Gordon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Drelas is working hard here to advance position.
Gordon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gordon passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Drelas (0) vs (7) Gordon#T6#
Gordon controlling from the full mount.
Drelas is looking to get to half guard.
Gordon fails to take his opponent's back.
Gordon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Drelas tries to hold on but Gordon pushes him away. #T7#
Gordon with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Gordon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gordon tries to control but Drelas wriggling away.
Gordon controlling his opponent.
Drelas is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gordon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T8#
Drelas regains half guard.
Still in half guard, Gordon seems content to control.
Drelas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gordon controlling the action here.#T9#
Gordon uses his free foot to push down on Drelas's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Drelas. Score +3 for passing guard: Drelas (0) vs (10) Gordon
Gordon controlling his opponent.
Drelas is desperately trying to improve his position but Gordon has a good base and remains in mount.#T10#
Gordon controlling from mount.
Gordon wants to control the pace but Drelas is squirming around nicely.
Gordon controlling from the full mount.
Yet more stalling tactics from Gordon.
Gordon is looking to work his way around to Drelas's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T11#
Gordon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gordon is looking to work his way around to Drelas's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Gordon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gordon moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Drelas (0) vs (13) Gordon
Drelas is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T12#
Gordon is trying to stick to Drelas's back but Drelas is turning into Gordon. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gordon's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Drelas. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Drelas (2) vs (13) Gordon
Drelas tries to free his leg and advance position but Gordon is retaining full guard.
Gordon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gordon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Drelas manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Drelas (2) vs (15) Gordon
Drelas being controlled here, momentarily.
Gordon tries to free his leg and advance position but Drelas is retaining full guard. #T13#
Drelas is trying to keep Gordon in close.
#SUB#
Drelas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gordon defends it easily.
Gordon is stalling in the full guard.
Gordon is pushing down on Drelas's leg trying to pass to half guard. Drelas is fighting to maintain full guard but Gordon has managed to sneak the leg through.#T14#
The fighters are battling for position here. Drelas manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Gordon sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Drelas doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Gordon paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Drelas - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Thervam Drelas!
An out of breath Thervam Drelas 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Antonio Maximus Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 20 losses; Adriel Orozco!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Orozco fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Maximus Jr sprawls well initially but Orozco persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Maximus Jr (0) vs (2) Orozco
Maximus Jr is controlling Orozco's trapped leg to prevent Orozco from advancing to side control.
Orozco is taking a breather. Maximus Jr 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.
Maximus Jr is staying active underneath Orozco, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Orozco perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Orozco's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Orozco prevents Maximus Jr from improving his position.
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.
Orozco wants to control but Maximus Jr is keeping him busy.
Orozco prevents Maximus Jr from improving his position.#T1#
Maximus Jr is controlling Orozco's trapped leg to prevent Orozco from advancing to side control.
Orozco controlling the action here.
Maximus Jr is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orozco not doing much here.
#T2#
Orozco trying to control the action but Maximus Jr is working from the bottom.
Maximus Jr keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Orozco is looking to advance position but Maximus Jr won't allow it.
Orozco trying to control the action but Maximus Jr is working from the bottom.
Orozco prevents Maximus Jr from improving his position.
Well, if Orozco 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.
Maximus Jr wants to control but Orozco is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Maximus Jr is positioning himself well to prevent Orozco advancing to mount.
Orozco trying to control the pace.
Maximus Jr preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Maximus Jr tries to roll over but Orozco keeps him under control.
Orozco with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Maximus Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Orozco trying to mount his opponent but Maximus Jr defends it.
Maximus Jr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Orozco slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Orozco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maximus Jr is keeping the position for now.
Orozco stopping the sweep attempt from Maximus Jr.
Orozco controls from within his opponent's guard.
Orozco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maximus Jr is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Orozco sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Maximus Jr's guard.
Orozco is thwarting Maximus Jr's attempts to control the position.
Orozco takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Orozco is keen to just control but Maximus Jr is a slippery customer.
Maximus Jr tries to roll over but Orozco keeps him under control.
Maximus Jr trying to control here.
Orozco is controlling the pace.
Maximus Jr controlling the position for now.#T6#
Orozco is trying to control. Maximus Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Orozco wants to pass to mount but Maximus Jr is defending the position.
Maximus Jr keeping control of the position.
Orozco prevents Maximus Jr from improving his position.
Orozco trying to control the pace.
Maximus Jr wants to control but Orozco is keeping busy.
#T7#
Orozco with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Maximus Jr is doing well to control the position and prevent Orozco from advancing to side control.
Orozco wants to pass the guard but Maximus Jr is defending well.
Orozco is taking a breather. Maximus Jr 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.
Maximus Jr is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Orozco trying to mount his opponent but Maximus Jr defends it.
Orozco is taking a breather. Maximus Jr 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.
Maximus Jr regains full guard. Nicely done. #T8#
Orozco won't allow Maximus Jr to sweep him here.
Orozco wants to control from the top but Maximus Jr keeps moving.
Maximus Jr 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.
Orozco is pushing down on Maximus Jr's leg trying to pass to half guard. Maximus Jr is fighting to maintain full guard but Orozco has managed to sneak the leg through.
Maximus Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Maximus Jr.
Maximus Jr can't keep his opponent in guard - Orozco advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Maximus Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Maximus Jr is staying active underneath Orozco, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Orozco is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T9#
Maximus Jr holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Maximus Jr regains full guard. Nicely done.
Maximus Jr controlling the position.
Orozco trying to control but Maximus Jr is working from the bottom.
Maximus Jr can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Orozco controls the pace.
Maximus Jr is pulling down on Orozco's head to control his posture.
Orozco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maximus Jr is keeping the position for now.
Orozco keeps trying to improve his position.
Maximus Jr seems keen to control Orozco's posture.
Maximus Jr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T10#
Maximus Jr wants to sweep here but Orozco controlling him for the moment.
Maximus Jr being controlled here, momentarily.
Maximus Jr pulls Orozco in close to his closed guard and prevents Orozco from doing any damage or advancing position.
Orozco wants to control from the top but Maximus Jr keeps moving.
Maximus Jr being controlled here, momentarily.
Orozco being controlled here momentarily. #T11#
Maximus Jr wants to sweep here but Orozco controlling him for the moment.
Maximus Jr keeping moving, preventing Orozco from controlling successfully.
Orozco is fighting to break Maximus Jr's control of his arms but Maximus Jr is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Orozco stopping the sweep attempt from Maximus Jr.
Orozco wants to pass the guard but Maximus Jr is keeping the position.
Orozco trying to control the position from guard on top but Maximus Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Orozco content to stall in guard here.
Orozco trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maximus Jr keeping moving, preventing Orozco from controlling successfully.
Orozco is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Maximus Jr is controlling Orozco's posture.
Maximus Jr's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T13#
Orozco preventing the sweep.
Maximus Jr pulls Orozco in to control the position.
Maximus Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Orozco's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus Jr (2) vs (2) Orozco
Maximus Jr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Maximus Jr slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Orozco wants to sweep here but Maximus Jr controlling him for the moment.
Orozco is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Orozco controlling the position.
Orozco is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Orozco looking for a sweep. Not yet Orozco, not yet.
Maximus Jr 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.
Orozco controlling Maximus Jr's posture. #T14#
Orozco looking to control.
Maximus Jr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Maximus Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Orozco is keeping the position for now.
Maximus Jr's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Maximus Jr has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Orozco is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Orozco wants to sweep but no luck.
Orozco trying to control the position.
Maximus Jr pushing down on Orozco's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Maximus Jr is heads and Orozco is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Maximus Jr takes the fight on points by 3 to 2.
An out of breath Antonio Maximus Jr 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 11 losses; Harry Kim! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 22 losses; Sergey Makarov!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Makarov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kim on his heels. He'll look to pass Kim's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kim (0) vs (2) Makarov
Kim has his hands on Makarov's head, controlling the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Kim'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.
Kim's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kim not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kim working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Makarov has passed into half guard!
Kim might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kim trying to hold on to Makarov's head to control him but Makarov postures up.
#T1#
Kim is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Kim looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Well, if Makarov 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.
#T2#
Kim trying to control but Makarov postures up.
#SUB2#
Makarov seems to be looking for submissions.
#T3#
Kim wants to control but Makarov is keeping busy.
Makarov controlling the pace.
Kim wants to get back to full guard but Makarov has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kim (0) vs (5) Makarov
Kim tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Makarov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
My spies in Globo Gym (5000) inform me that Makarov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T4#
Kim tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Makarov presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kim (0) vs (7) Makarov
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kim tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Makarov controlling the pace for now.
Kim is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T5#
Makarov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Makarov fails to advance to Kim's back. #T6#
Kim can't escape the position.
Kim tries to improve his position but instead Makarov has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kim (0) vs (10) Makarov
Makarov is riding his opponent, not letting Kim buck him off.
Let's hope that Makarov 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.
Kim holding both Makarov 's hands and preventing any damage.
Makarov keeps control of the position easily here as Kim tries to buck him off.
#T7#
Makarov not allowing Kim to control his hands. #T8##SUB2#
Kim defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
What can Kim do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Kim is really stuck here.
#T9#
I would not like to be Kim right now.
Kim tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kim wants to hold on but Makarov pushes him away.
Makarov controlling the position easily from mount.
Kim wants to hold on but Makarov pushes him away.#T10#
Makarov controlling from the full mount.
Kim tries to hold on but Makarov postures up.
Makarov content just to control the position here.
Kim tries to reverse the position but Makarov maintains control.#T11#
Makarov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kim really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kim tries to control the position but Makarov now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kim (0) vs (13) Makarov
Makarov biding his time, controlling Kim.
A lull in the action here.
#T12#
Kim controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T13#
Makarov keeps control of the position as Kim tries to break free.
Makarov controlling the position well here. Kim rolled but Makarov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T14##SUB2#
Makarov is persistently looking for the submission but Kim is defending it well.
Makarov tries to keep control of the position but Kim is staying busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Makarov wins on points by 13 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Sergey Makarov 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 14 losses; Jim Marston! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 10 losses; John Snake!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Snake is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Marston's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marston (0) vs (2) Snake#SUB2#
Snake is looking for a kimura but Marston is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Snake to get the leverage.
Marston gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Marston looking for a guillotine here but Snake defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marston looking for a sweep. Not yet Marston, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Marston trying to control the position.
Snake wants to pass the guard but Marston is keeping the position.
Snake trying to control but Marston is working from the bottom.
Marston is looking to sweep but instead, Snake has passed into half guard.
#SUB#
Marston is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Snake pulls his head out easily.
Marston is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Marston is trying to control but can't.
Marston regains full guard. Nicely done.
Snake trying to control but Marston is working from the bottom.
Marston wants to sweep here but Snake controlling him for the moment. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Snake trying to control but Marston is working from the bottom.
Marston is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Marston 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#
Marston looking for subs off his back but Snake has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T4#
Marston tries to get to full guard but Snake has control of the leg. #SUB#
Marston actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Marston looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Marston trying to control but Snake postures up.
Marston wants to get back to full guard.
Marston trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Snake is trying to work for a kimura but Marston is defending well.
Marston is looking for a sweep. Snake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T6#
Snake stalling away here and it's allowed Marston to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Snake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marston swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marston is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Snake showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T7##SUB#
Marston has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Snake can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Snake wants to pass the guard but Marston is keeping the position.
Marston is trying to keep Snake in close.
#T8#
Marston looking for a sweep. Not yet Marston, not yet.
Snake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marston looking to control but Snake passes into half guard.
Marston regains full guard. Nicely done.
Marston looking to hit a scissor sweep but Snake is one step ahead there.
Marston is controlling Snake's posture.#T9#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marston is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marston (2) vs (2) Snake
Marston trying to control but Snake is working from the bottom.
Marston content to stall in guard here.
Marston won't allow Snake to sweep him here. #T10##SUB2#
Snake escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Marston gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Marston showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Snake looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Marston passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Marston (5) vs (2) Snake#T11#
Marston takes a little break here. Snake wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB#
Marston wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Snake, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Marston goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Snake has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Marston but great work by Snake. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Marston (5) vs (6) Snake
Marston tries to buck Snake off but Snake is having none of it.#T12#
Marston sneaks back into half guard.
Marston is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Snake's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Snake's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Marston (9) vs (6) Snake#SUB#
Marston working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
I really don't envy Snake right now.
#SUB#
Marston is looking for a rear naked choke here but Snake reverses the position brilliantly into Marston's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marston (9) vs (8) Snake#SUB#
Snake sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Marston doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Snake paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Marston - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jim Marston!
A pretty intense looking Jim Marston took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 22 losses; Alexander Maximus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 30 losses; John Doe!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Maximus feints and as Doe raises his hands in defense, Maximus changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Maximus (2) vs (0) Doe
Maximus is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Maximus forces his way into half guard.
Maximus controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus wants to pass to mount but Doe is defending the position. #T1#
Maximus is working hard here to advance position.
Maximus is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Maximus prevents Doe from improving his position.
Maximus tries to pass the half guard into mount. Doe knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Maximus in particular looking to stall.#T2#
Maximus trying to advance position but Doe counters by regaining guard.
Maximus controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Doe lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (2) vs (2) Doe
Doe being controlled here momentarily.
Doe won't allow Maximus to sweep him here. #T4#
Maximus is pulling down on Doe's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Doe looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Maximus has control of Doe's left arm, preventing Doe from doing any damage.
Doe stays in close to Maximus's body and controls the position.
Maximus is adopting a defensive guard.#T6#
Doe stopping the sweep attempt from Maximus.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Maximus is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (4) vs (2) Doe
Maximus 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. #T7#
Doe keeping full guard, as Maximus tries to pass.
Maximus engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Doe wants to sweep here but Maximus controlling him for the moment.
Maximus advances to half guard. #T8#
Maximus controlling the pace.
Maximus's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Further stalling from Maximus.#T9#
Maximus tries to pass the half guard into mount. Doe knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Maximus looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Maximus has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Maximus seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Doe for as long as he can get away with.
Doe is looking to improve his position.
Maximus controlling the pace. #T10#
Maximus frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (7) vs (2) Doe#T11#
Maximus controlling his opponent.
Doe working to try and regain half guard.
Maximus moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Maximus (10) vs (2) Doe
Maximus controlling well, preventing Doe from escaping the position.
What can Doe do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Maximus continues to stall.
Doe is trying to break free.
#T12#
Maximus trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Doe doesn't escape.
Doe breaks Maximus's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (10) vs (4) Doe
Doe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maximus seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Maximus 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.
Doe looking to pass the guard.
Doe is stalling in the full guard. #T13#
Maximus controls Doe momentarily but Doe frees himself.
Maximus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Doe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Doe trying to control the position from guard on top but Maximus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Doe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maximus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Doe trying to control but Maximus is working from the bottom. #T14#
Doe engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Maximus pulls Doe in close to prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maximus looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
Alexander Maximus thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 74 wins and 58 losses; Helio Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 34 losses; Bjørn Helvig!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gracias has a takedown stuffed.
Helvig drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gracias defends it well.
Gracias fails with the takedown.#TD#
Gracias fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Helvig sprawls well initially but Gracias persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracias (2) vs (0) Helvig
Helvig is refusing to be controlled, as Gracias sits in half guard.
Helvig has his hands clasped together around Gracias's back. He's all about the action.
Helvig wants to get back to full guard.
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.
Gracias keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Helvig is controlling Gracias's trapped leg to prevent Gracias from advancing to side control.
Helvig tries to roll over but Gracias keeps him under control.#T1#
Helvig gets full guard.
Helvig looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracias is one step ahead there.
Gracias is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Helvig is controlling Gracias's posture.
Helvig looking for a sweep. Not yet Helvig, not yet. #T2#
Helvig controlling Gracias's posture.
Gracias engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Helvig trying to control the position here.
Gracias showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Helvig pulls Gracias in close to prevent any damage.
Gracias 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.
Gracias won't allow Helvig to sweep him here.
Gracias sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gracias stopping the sweep attempt from Helvig.#T4#
Helvig pulls Gracias in close to his closed guard and prevents Gracias from doing any damage or advancing position.
Helvig looking for a sweep. Not yet Helvig, not yet.
Helvig seems keen to control Gracias's posture.
Helvig wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Helvig working a defensive guard but Gracias passes into half guard.
Helvig is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Helvig is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracias tries to pass the half guard into mount. Helvig knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T6#
Helvig controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Helvig tries to roll over but Gracias keeps him under control.
Helvig keeping hold of Gracias's head, controlling as best he can.
Helvig is trying to control but Gracias passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (5) vs (0) Helvig
Helvig trying to remain calm as Gracias controls from the top position.#T7#
Helvig struggling a bit here.
Helvig is looking for a sweep.
Gracias is looking to take a break and control but Helvig is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Helvig looking for a sweep but Gracias has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracias (7) vs (0) Helvig
Gracias controlling his opponent. #T8#
Gracias can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Helvig is looking to escape.
Helvig really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Helvig is trying to reverse the position but instead Gracias has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Gracias (10) vs (0) Helvig
Helvig looking to control the position.
Helvig is in bad spot here.
#T9#
I would not like to be Helvig right now.
Helvig trying to control the hands but Gracias breaks the grip.
Gracias is trying to stick to Helvig's back but Helvig is turning into Gracias. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gracias's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Helvig. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (10) vs (2) Helvig
Helvig stopping the sweep attempt from Gracias.
Helvig works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gracias wants to control but Helvig is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Helvig trying to control the action but Gracias is working from the bottom.
Helvig wants to pass to mount but Gracias is defending the position.
Gracias is trying to get back to full guard.#T10#
Helvig trying to advance position but Gracias counters by regaining guard.
Helvig trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Helvig showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T11#
Helvig looking to pass the guard.
Gracias is pulling down on Helvig's head. It's preventing any offense from Helvig, at least for the moment.
Helvig looking to pass the guard.
Helvig won't allow Gracias to sweep him here.
Helvig is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T12#
Gracias trying to control the position.
Gracias tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Helvig looking to pass the guard.
Helvig controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gracias keeping moving, preventing Helvig from controlling successfully.
Helvig is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T13#
Gracias keeping full guard, as Helvig tries to pass.
Helvig controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T14#
Gracias trying to control the position.
Helvig engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gracias looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracias, not yet.
Helvig wants to pass the guard but Gracias is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracias wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gracias not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracias takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
An out of breath Helio Gracias 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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