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SSG 415 Borgia vs Hall PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 7 losses; Yevgeny Ignatov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 31 losses; Milton Viera!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Ignatov takes the fight into the clinch.
Ignatov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Viera walks away with a smile on his face. Ignatov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD2#
Viera drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatov (0) vs (2) Viera#SUB#
Ignatov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Viera engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
It looks like Viera 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.#SUB2#
Viera thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viera is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Viera trying to control but Ignatov is working from the bottom.
Ignatov 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.#T1#
Viera sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Ignatov has his foot on Viera's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Viera works his way back into a safe position though.
Viera passes Ignatov's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Viera is working for a submission of some sort.
Ignatov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Viera trying to mount his opponent but Ignatov defends it. #SUB2#
Viera looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T2##SUB2#
Viera is looking for a kimura here.
Ignatov trying to hold on to Viera's head to control him but Viera postures up.
#SUB2#
Viera is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ignatov is trying to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB2#
Viera is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Viera prevents Ignatov from improving his position.
Viera trying to control from half guard but Ignatov is working away.
Ignatov trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Viera wants to work for an arm triangle but Ignatov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ignatov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Viera is working away from the top position though.
Viera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ignatov keeps working.
Viera is just content to waste time from the top position. Ignatov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Ignatov is controlling Viera's posture.#T4##SUB2#
Viera drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Viera jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Viera sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Viera is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Viera trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatov keeping full guard, as Viera tries to pass. #SUB2#
Viera is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ignatov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ignatov has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatov (2) vs (2) Viera
Ignatov trying to move into half guard but instead Viera has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatov (2) vs (4) Viera#T5#
Viera wants to control from the top but Ignatov keeps moving.
Ignatov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Viera is stalling in the full guard.
Ignatov looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ignatov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatov (4) vs (4) Viera
Ignatov trying to control the position from guard on top but Viera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Viera escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ignatov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ignatov 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. #T6#
Ignatov wants to pass the guard but Viera is keeping the position.
Ignatov 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.
Viera keeping full guard, as Ignatov tries to pass. #SUB2#
Viera looking for a guillotine here but Ignatov defends easily.
Ignatov preventing the sweep. #T7#
Viera keeping moving, preventing Ignatov from controlling successfully.
Ignatov looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Viera is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Viera looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Viera keeping moving, preventing Ignatov from controlling successfully.
Viera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ignatov controlling from the top position. #T8#
Viera 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.
Ignatov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Viera's guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ignatov in particular looking to stall.
Viera tries to roll over but Ignatov keeps him under control.
Viera works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ignatov trying to control the position from guard on top but Viera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignatov looking to pass the guard. #T9#
Ignatov wants to control from the top but Viera keeps moving.
Viera is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ignatov trying to control but Viera is working from the bottom.
Ignatov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Viera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Viera manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ignatov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatov (4) vs (6) Viera
Ignatov is controlling Viera's posture.#T10#
Viera preventing the sweep.
Ignatov controls Viera momentarily but Viera frees himself.
Viera trying to control but Ignatov is working from the bottom.
Ignatov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatov (6) vs (6) Viera
Ignatov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ignatov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatov (9) vs (6) Viera
Viera is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ignatov off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ignatov (9) vs (10) Viera#SUB2#
Viera patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T11#
Ignatov breaks Viera's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatov (11) vs (10) Viera
Ignatov wants to pass the guard but Viera is keeping the position.
Ignatov is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Viera has his foot on Ignatov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ignatov works his way back into a safe position though.
Viera is trying to keep Ignatov in close.
Ignatov wants to control from the top but Viera keeps moving. #SUB2#
Viera is looking for a triangle but Ignatov pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ignatov trying to control but Viera is working from the bottom. #T12#
Viera bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ignatov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatov (11) vs (12) Viera
Viera tries to free his leg and advance position but Ignatov is retaining full guard.
Ignatov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ignatov keeping moving, preventing Viera from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Viera has gone for a leg lock! Ignatov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Viera's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatov (13) vs (12) Viera
Viera wants to sweep here but Ignatov controlling him for the moment.
Viera is still trying to improve position.
Ignatov tries to free his leg and advance position but Viera is retaining full guard. #T13##SUB2#
Viera had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ignatov defends it easily.
Ignatov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Viera working a defensive guard here.
Ignatov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ignatov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ignatov looking to sit in guard and control but Viera gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatov (13) vs (14) Viera#T14#
Viera wants to control from the top but Ignatov keeps moving.
Viera is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Ignatov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Viera has gone for a leg lock! Ignatov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Viera's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatov (15) vs (14) Viera
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatov takes the fight on points by 15 to 14.
Yevgeny Ignatov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 17 losses; Larry Salad Dressing! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Bohumil Bazant!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bazant.
Bazant will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Larry Salad Dressing seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Salad Dressing closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Salad Dressing jumps guard and drags Bazant to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bazant pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Salad Dressing is keeping the position for now.
Salad Dressing pulls Bazant in close to his closed guard and prevents Bazant from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bazant sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bazant looking to pass the guard.
Salad Dressing can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bazant controls the pace.
Salad Dressing pulls Bazant in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Bazant advances to half guard.
Bazant with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Salad Dressing gets full guard.
Salad Dressing looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bazant is one step ahead there.
Bazant controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Let's hope that Bazant 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.
Salad Dressing is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bazant looking to pass the guard.
Bazant postures up.
Bazant controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Salad Dressing tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Bazant sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bazant trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Salad Dressing pulls Bazant in close to his closed guard and prevents Bazant from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bazant controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Salad Dressing keeping moving, preventing Bazant from controlling successfully.
My spies in Brloh inform me that Bazant has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bazant slips nicely into half guard.
Salad Dressing is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bazant's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bazant's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Salad Dressing (4) vs (0) Bazant#T4#
Salad Dressing gets his hands free as Bazant looks to control.
Salad Dressing is hanging on to Bazant's back as he tries to escape.
Salad Dressing struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB#
Bazant 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 Salad Dressing gets his way!
#SUB#
Salad Dressing working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Bazant is doing well to defend. Salad Dressing seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Bazant is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Larry Salad Dressing!
During a confident post fight interview, Larry Salad Dressing thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 31 losses; Paul Gascoigne! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 53 losses; Richard Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gascoigne shoots for a takedown but Anderson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Anderson rushes Gascoigne and presses him up against the cage.
Gascoigne gets underhooks to prevent Anderson's takedown attempt.
Gascoigne goes for a takedown attempt but Anderson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch but Gascoigne swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Anderson's coach down at Jed's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Anderson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Anderson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gascoigne sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Anderson drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gascoigne (0) vs (2) Anderson
Gascoigne pulls Anderson in close to his closed guard and prevents Anderson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Anderson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
It looks like Anderson 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.#T1#
Gascoigne is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gascoigne seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Anderson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Anderson 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Anderson is continuing to stall.#T3#
Anderson being controlled here momentarily.
Anderson won't allow Gascoigne to sweep him here.
Anderson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gascoigne wants to control but Anderson passes easily into half guard.
#T4#
Gascoigne controlling the position well. #SUB2#
Anderson is working for a kimura but Gascoigne is defending it quite comfortably.
Gascoigne is controlling Anderson's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T5#
Gascoigne wants to get back to full guard.
Anderson controlling the action here.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Gascoigne is defending well.
Anderson controlling the action here.
Gascoigne is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Globo Gym (5000), so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T6#
Gascoigne trying to control but Anderson postures up.
Gascoigne tries to roll over but Anderson keeps him under control.#T7#
Gascoigne manages to get to full guard.
Gascoigne wants to sweep here but Anderson controlling him for the moment.
Gascoigne looking to control.
Anderson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Gascoigne is looking for a triangle but Anderson pushes his legs off easily.
#T8#
Gascoigne wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Anderson is now in half guard.
Anderson trying to mount his opponent but Gascoigne defends it.
Gascoigne is trying to get back to full guard.
Anderson is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T9#
Gascoigne is looking for a sweep. Anderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gascoigne is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Anderson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Anderson's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gascoigne (4) vs (2) Anderson
Anderson rolls, trying to escape but Gascoigne keeps control of the position.
Anderson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gascoigne content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Gascoigne is working for a guillotine from mount but Anderson frees his head quite easily.
#T10#
Gascoigne wants to control the pace but Anderson is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Gascoigne working for a guillotine from mount but Anderson is in no mood to give up.
Gascoigne can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anderson is looking to escape. #T11#
Gascoigne controlling the pace for now.
Gascoigne trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gascoigne wants to control but instead Anderson manages to regain half guard.
Gascoigne seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T12#
Anderson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Gascoigne wants to take a breather but Anderson is having none of it. #T13#
Gascoigne with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Anderson wants to control but Gascoigne is keeping busy.
Gascoigne sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gascoigne trying to control the action but Anderson is working from the bottom. #T14#
Gascoigne wants to free his trapped foot but Anderson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gascoigne trying to control the action but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gascoigne not doing much here.
Anderson is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gascoigne takes the fight on points by 4 to 2.
A victorious Paul Gascoigne thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 18 losses; Niles Standish! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 24 losses; Leonard Howell!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Standish darts in and clinches Howell up against the cage.#TD#
Standish ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Standish no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Standish keeping full guard, as Howell tries to pass.
We've been hearing good reports from Standish'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.
Howell sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Standish escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Howell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Standish is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Standish throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Standish is looking for a triangle but Howell pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Standish escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Howell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Standish keeping full guard, as Howell tries to pass.
Howell stays in close to Standish's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Standish escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Howell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howell passes Standish's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Howell prevents Standish from improving his position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Howell working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T2##SUB2#
Howell is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Standish has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Standish looking for submissions off his back.
Howell moves into full mount! Standish won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Standish (0) vs (3) Howell
Standish is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Howell working for a submission but Standish is keeping him at bay.
Howell moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Standish (0) vs (6) Howell#T3#
Standish turns into Howell and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Standish (2) vs (6) Howell
Howell looking to control.
Standish's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Standish works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Standish passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Standish (5) vs (6) Howell
Standish wants to control the pace but Howell is squirming around nicely.
Standish controlling the position easily from mount.
Standish can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Howell is looking to escape. #T4##SUB#
Standish working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Howell turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Standish off and cradles Howell's limp body as Standish celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Niles Standish!
Niles Standish took some time post fight to say the following; 'i was sure i was not going to make it out of this one alive! to be totally honest he was the most fierce opponent i have ever faced not even kidding, lol cheers bro enjoy the game'.
In defeat, Leonard Howell stepped up to the mic, saying 'Rasclaat! Bun a fyah on dis loss, di morrow I back to gym an go harda.'. |
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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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; White Goodman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 14 losses; CC Chai!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Goodman shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goodman (2) vs (0) Chai
Goodman is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Chai 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.
Chai trying to hold on to Goodman's head to control him but Goodman postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai is looking for a sweep. Goodman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Goodman stalling.
Chai gets full guard.
Chai wants to sweep here but Goodman controlling him for the moment.
Goodman 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.
Chai wants to control but Goodman passes easily into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T2#
Chai wants to control but Goodman passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Goodman (5) vs (0) Chai#SUB#
Goodman is trying to get an arm triangle but Chai is defending well.
Chai tries to buck Goodman off but Goodman is having none of it.
Chai is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Goodman's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T3#
Goodman slows the pace down in half guard.
Goodman is stalling here. Chai is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Goodman seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Chai has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Goodman (5) vs (4) Chai#T4#
Chai tries to move to mount but Goodman blocks the move with his legs.
Chai works to advance to full mount. Goodman defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Goodman (5) vs (6) Chai#SUB2#
Chai goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Goodman is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goodman (7) vs (6) Chai
Goodman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T5#
Goodman won't allow Chai to sweep him here.
Chai is looking to sweep but instead, Goodman has passed into half guard.
Goodman prevents Chai from improving his position.
Chai keeps trying to improve his position.
Chai gets back to full guard.
#T6#
Goodman 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.
Goodman passes Chai's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Chai tries to roll over but Goodman keeps him under control.
Goodman wants to take a breather but Chai is having none of it. #T7#
Goodman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Chai wants to control but Goodman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chai holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Goodman controlling the pace.
Chai wants to get back to full guard.#T8#
Chai trying to control but Goodman postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Chai is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goodman pulls his head out easily.
Chai wants to get back to full guard.
Goodman sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goodman passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Goodman (10) vs (6) Chai#T9#
Goodman tries to control but Chai wriggling away.
Goodman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Chai tries to improve his position but instead Goodman has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Goodman (13) vs (6) Chai#T10#
Goodman is riding his opponent, not letting Chai buck him off.
Chai is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Goodman controls the position.
Will Goodman go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T11#
Chai looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Goodman biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T12#
Chai is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Goodman controlling the positon.
Chai tries to escape the position.
#T13##SUB#
Goodman looking for the choke but no joy.
Goodman wants to control but Chai is keeping busy.
Chai tries to escape the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Goodman controlling the positon.#T14#
Chai is keeping busy.
Goodman is hanging on to Chai's back as he tries to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai turns into Goodman and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goodman (13) vs (8) Chai
Goodman keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Goodman takes the fight on points by 13 to 8.
Post fight, White Goodman stared into the camera and said 'Losing is a genetic disorder much like baldness or necrophilia and its only your fault if you don't hate yourself enough to do something about it! Join Globo Gym !! I need some private reflection time.
Im going to go rub one out with a slice of pizza.! Me'Shell Get the scooter!'. |
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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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 23 losses; Pavel Sova! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 24 losses; Dan Macker!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sova looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Sova gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Sova has Macker pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Sova pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Macker tumbling to the mat - Sova dives into Macker's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sova (2) vs (0) Macker
Sova looking to pass the guard.
Macker looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Macker working for a triangle but Sova defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sova trying to control the position from guard on top but Macker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sova 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. #T1#
Sova trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Macker keeping moving, preventing Sova from controlling successfully.
Sova is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Macker managing to control the position.
Sova trying to control the position from guard on top but Macker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sova not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Macker seems keen to control Sova's posture.
Macker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sova (2) vs (2) Macker
Sova seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T2#
Sova wants to sweep but no luck.
Sova seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sova looking for a sweep. Not yet Sova, not yet.
Sova being controlled here, momentarily.
Macker preventing the sweep.
Macker trying to control the position from guard on top but Sova is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sova trying to control the position here. #T3#
Macker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sova can't keep his opponent in guard - Macker advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sova is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Sova is looking to get back to full guard here but Macker has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Sova (2) vs (5) Macker
Sova is looking to regain half guard here but Macker keeps moving and retains side control.
Macker passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Sova! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sova (2) vs (7) Macker#T4#
Macker controlling the pace for now.
Sova tries to lock up and control but Macker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sova manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Sova works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sova 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.#T5#
Sova looking to control.
Sova looking for a sweep. Not yet Sova, not yet.
Macker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sova is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Macker advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sova (2) vs (10) Macker#SUB2#
Macker is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sova knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sova wants to control but Macker postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macker controlling from side mount. #T6#
Sova is looking for a sweep.
Sova sneaks back into half guard.
Macker is looking to take a break and control but Sova is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sova is looking to improve his position.
Sova is trying to control but Macker passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sova (2) vs (13) Macker
Sova tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Macker taking a breather here. #T7#
Sova looks to move to half guard but instead Macker has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sova (2) vs (15) Macker
Sova is trying to escape the mount.
Macker takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Macker avoids the attempt from Sova to control.#T8#
Macker controlling from the full mount.
Macker prevents Sova from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Macker working for a guillotine from mount but Sova is in no mood to give up.
Sova tries to lock up and control but Macker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sova tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Macker controlling his opponent. #T9#
Macker avoids the attempt from Sova to control.
Macker wants to take Sova's back but he can't do it this time.
Macker takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sova tries to reverse the position but Macker maintains control.
Sova tries to lock up and control but Macker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T10#
Macker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Macker trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Sova defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Macker.
Sova is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sova gets back to half guard.
Macker is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sova! Score +3 for passing guard: Sova (2) vs (18) Macker
Macker forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Sova (2) vs (21) Macker
Sova wants to escape the position.
Macker trying to control momentarily.
#T11#
Macker is not going to allow Sova to sit and survive in this position.
Macker 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.
Sova wants to escape the position.
Macker gets his hands free as Sova looks to control.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Macker controlling the positon.#SUB2#
Sova defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Macker is hanging on to Sova's back as he tries to escape.
#T12#
Macker is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Sova controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.
Sova is really stuck here.
Sova trying to control the hands but Macker won't let him. #T13#
Macker controlling from the back.
Sova tries to roll but Macker sticks to his back.
Macker is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
You can see the frustration on Sova's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Sova is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Macker is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Sova defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T14#
Sova trying to control the action but Macker just sinks the hooks in.
Macker is riding his opponent, not letting Sova buck him off.
Sova tries to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Macker controlling the position well here. Sova rolled but Macker kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB2#
Macker is persistently looking for the submission but Sova is defending it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Macker wins on points by 21 to 2.
A relieved looking Dan Macker thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 13 losses; Rhett Kline! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 15 losses; Declan Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Robinson feints and as Kline raises his hands in defense, Robinson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kline (0) vs (2) Robinson
Kline wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kline looking to control.
Robinson passes Kline's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Robinson prevents Kline from improving his position.
Kline is not content to let Robinson control the position.
Kline keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Kline is staying active underneath Robinson, 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kline is trying to maintain the position but Robinson is very close to passing his half guard.
Robinson is pressing down on Kline's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kline is holding on for now. #T1#
Robinson trying to control from half guard but Kline is working away.
Kline is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Kline is defending against the submission attempts here by Robinson.
Robinson wants to control but Kline is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Robinson wants to work for an arm triangle but Kline is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kline is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Kline'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.#T2#
Kline trying to control but Robinson postures up.
#SUB2#
Robinson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kline has managed to free his arm - good work.
Robinson wants to advance to full mount but Kline doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Kline controlling the position.
Kline keeping full guard, as Robinson tries to pass.
Kline trying to keep a closed guard but Robinson is proving a slippery customer.
Robinson looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Robinson wants to control from the top but Kline keeps moving.
Kline is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Robinson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kline keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Kline keeping full guard, as Robinson tries to pass.
Kline is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kline keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Robinson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kline is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Kline wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Kline throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Kline keeps moving.
Robinson trying to move into half guard but instead Kline has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (2) vs (2) Robinson
Robinson looking for a sweep. Not yet Robinson, not yet.
Kline tries to free his leg and advance position but Robinson is retaining full guard.
Kline pushes down on Robinson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Robinson trying to control from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T5#
Kline works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kline (5) vs (2) Robinson
Robinson is squirming around, avoiding Kline's attempts to control the action.
Robinson is working to get back to half guard.
Robinson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Robinson is pressing down on Kline's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Robinson controls Kline momentarily but Kline frees himself.
Robinson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kline has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kline (8) vs (2) Robinson#T6#
Kline trying to control the action but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Robinson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kline has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Robinson! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kline (10) vs (2) Robinson
Robinson is desperately trying to improve his position but Kline has a good base and remains in mount.
Robinson keeps trying to improve his position.
Robinson wants to control but Kline is having none of it.#T7#
Robinson is looking to get to half guard.
Robinson is squirming around, avoiding Kline's attempts to control the action.
Robinson is desperately trying to improve his position but Kline has a good base and remains in mount.
Kline tries to control but Robinson wriggling away. #SUB#
Kline working for a guillotine from mount but Robinson is in no mood to give up.
Robinson can't escape the position.
Kline wants to control the pace but Robinson is squirming around nicely. #T8#
Robinson tries to reverse the position but Kline maintains control.
Robinson is squirming around, avoiding Kline's attempts to control the action.
Robinson tries to lock up and control but Kline gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kline fails to advance to Robinson's back.
Robinson is looking to improve his position but Kline isn't that keen on the idea.
Robinson wants to control but Kline is having none of it.
Kline tries to control but Robinson wriggling away. #T9#
Robinson is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Kline is working for a guillotine from mount but Robinson frees his head quite easily.
Robinson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Robinson wants to control but Kline is having none of it.
Robinson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Robinson tries to hold on but Kline pushes him away.
Kline looking to control but Robinson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T10#
Robinson tries to improve his position but instead Kline has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kline (13) vs (2) Robinson
Kline is trying to stick to Robinson's back but Robinson is turning into Kline. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kline's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Robinson. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (13) vs (4) Robinson
Robinson wants to pass the guard but Kline is keeping the position.
Kline lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (15) vs (4) Robinson
Kline stopping the sweep attempt from Robinson.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Robinson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (15) vs (6) Robinson
Robinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kline swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T11##SUB#
Kline has his foot on Robinson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Robinson works his way back into a safe position though.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kline is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (17) vs (6) Robinson
Kline is pushing down on Robinson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Robinson is fighting to maintain full guard but Kline has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kline seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Robinson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kline is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Robinson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Robinson wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Robinson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Robinson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kline is one step ahead there.
Robinson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T12#
Kline stopping the sweep attempt from Robinson.
Our spies down at at Guerilla Fight Club inform us that Robinson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Robinson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Robinson 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: Kline (17) vs (8) Robinson
Kline has his hands clasped together around Robinson's back. He's all about the action.
Robinson trying to pass the guard but Kline defending well.
Kline is looking to control Robinson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kline avoid being mounted?
Kline works his way to full guard. Good work.#T13#
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kline is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kline wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Kline looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Robinson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kline looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Robinson advances to half guard.
Robinson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kline is trying to maintain the position but Robinson is very close to passing his half guard.#T14##SUB#
Kline looking for submissions off his back.
Kline trying to hold on to Robinson's head to control him but Robinson postures up.
Kline wants to improve his position but Robinson is controlling well.
Kline trying to control here.
Robinson is pressing down on Kline's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kline is holding on for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kline is trying to maintain the position but Robinson is very close to passing his half guard.
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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 57 losses; Jari Laitila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 30 losses; Denubis Majere!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Laitila fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Laitila gets caught napping as Majere dives in and scores a takedown. Laitila manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laitila (0) vs (2) Majere#SUB#
Laitila is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Laitila looking to hit a scissor sweep but Majere is one step ahead there.
Laitila being controlled here, momentarily.
Majere's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laitila wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Majere stays in close to Laitila's body and controls the position.
Laitila looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Majere puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Majere stalling.
Laitila gets full guard.
Laitila wants to improve his position but instead Majere has moved into half guard.
Laitila moves into full guard.
Laitila trying to control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Laitila'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.
Majere wants to pass the guard but Laitila is keeping the position.
Majere controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Majere wants to pass the guard but Laitila is keeping the position.
Majere slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Laitila looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Majere stays in close to Laitila's body and controls the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Majere wants to pass the guard but Laitila is keeping the position.
Laitila has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Majere has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (0) vs (5) Majere
Majere controls the position. #T3#
Laitila is looking for a sweep.
Laitila gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Majere is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Majere tries to pass to full mount but Laitila defends it.
Majere trying to control the action but Laitila is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Laitila has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Majere escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Majere! Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (0) vs (8) Majere#T4#
Majere advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Laitila (0) vs (10) Majere
Majere mounts Laitila! Really nice guard pass there!
Laitila working to try and regain half guard.
Majere trying to control but Laitila is having none of it.
Laitila is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T5#
Laitila looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Laitila (0) vs (13) Majere
Majere doesn't have the hooks in and Laitila manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (2) vs (13) Majere
Majere looking to control.
Laitila trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laitila pushes down on Majere's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Majere is trying to get back to full guard.
Majere is staying active underneath Laitila, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Laitila is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Majere defends it well.
Laitila passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Majere! Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (5) vs (13) Majere#T6#
Laitila can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Majere is looking to escape. #SUB#
Laitila looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Majere is desperately trying to improve his position but Laitila has a good base and remains in mount.
Majere has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Majere slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T7#
Laitila is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Laitila pushing down on Majere's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Majere manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Laitila advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (8) vs (13) Majere#SUB#
Laitila wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Majere, who protects the arm well.
Majere sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Laitila is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Majere is just riding it out for now. Laitila eventually gives up the hold. #T8#
Laitila trying to control from Majere's half guard. Majere has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Laitila trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Majere manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (8) vs (15) Majere#SUB#
Laitila working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Majere doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Laitila is tightening it up a little... Majere has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Majere reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Majere taps out! Nice BJJ there by Laitila!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jari Laitila!
Jari Laitila decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 27 losses; Dani Gerbandi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 11 losses; Carl McDonald Jr!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
McDonald Jr tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gerbandi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McDonald Jr somewhat.#CL2#
McDonald Jr drives through and clinches with Gerbandi against the cage.
#TD#
Gerbandi gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gerbandi (2) vs (0) McDonald Jr
McDonald Jr is holding on to half guard well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gerbandi in particular looking to stall.
McDonald Jr is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gerbandi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerbandi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gerbandi is thwarting McDonald Jr's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gerbandi in particular looking to stall.
McDonald Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McDonald Jr keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Gerbandi wants to free his trapped foot but McDonald Jr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McDonald Jr is looking to improve his position.
Gerbandi tries to pass to full mount but McDonald Jr defends it.
McDonald Jr wants to control but Gerbandi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gerbandi not doing much here.
McDonald Jr wants to improve his position but Gerbandi is controlling well.
#T2#
McDonald Jr is controlling Gerbandi's trapped leg to prevent Gerbandi from advancing to side control.
Gerbandi moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (5) vs (0) McDonald Jr
A lull in the action here as Gerbandi stalls from top position.
Gerbandi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McDonald Jr is looking for a sweep.
McDonald Jr wants to control but Gerbandi postures up.
McDonald Jr is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gerbandi is trying to get an arm triangle but McDonald Jr is defending well.
McDonald Jr is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McDonald Jr gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T3##SUB#
Gerbandi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McDonald Jr is just riding it out for now. Gerbandi eventually gives up the hold.
Gerbandi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McDonald Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gerbandi is working away from the top position though.
Gerbandi is taking a breather. McDonald 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.
McDonald Jr is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gerbandi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gerbandi's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gerbandi (5) vs (4) McDonald Jr
Gerbandi is really stuck here.
Gerbandi turns into McDonald Jr and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (7) vs (4) McDonald Jr#T4#
McDonald 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.
Gerbandi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gerbandi trying to control but McDonald Jr is working from the bottom.
Gerbandi 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.
McDonald Jr seems keen to control Gerbandi's posture.
McDonald Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Gerbandi is proving a slippery customer.
Gerbandi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McDonald Jr controls Gerbandi momentarily but Gerbandi frees himself. #T5#
Gerbandi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McDonald Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gerbandi pushing down on McDonald Jr's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gerbandi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
McDonald Jr is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. McDonald Jr manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gerbandi trying to control but McDonald Jr is working from the bottom.
McDonald Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet McDonald Jr, not yet. #T6#
Gerbandi trying to control but McDonald Jr is working from the bottom.
McDonald Jr being controlled here, momentarily.
McDonald Jr is pulling down on Gerbandi's head to control his posture.
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but McDonald Jr keeps moving.
Gerbandi stopping the sweep attempt from McDonald Jr.
Gerbandi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McDonald Jr keeping moving, preventing Gerbandi from controlling successfully.
Gerbandi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but McDonald Jr keeps moving. #SUB2#
McDonald Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gerbandi defends it easily.#T7#
McDonald Jr keeping moving, preventing Gerbandi from controlling successfully.
Gerbandi being controlled here momentarily.
McDonald Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (7) vs (6) McDonald Jr
Gerbandi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gerbandi holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Gerbandi is looking for a triangle but McDonald Jr pushes his legs off easily.
#T8#
Gerbandi pulls McDonald Jr in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Gerbandi looking for a guillotine here but McDonald Jr defends easily.
McDonald Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Gerbandi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gerbandi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T9#
Gerbandi can't keep his opponent in guard - McDonald Jr advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gerbandi is concentrating on defense, preventing McDonald Jr from advancing position. #SUB#
Gerbandi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Gerbandi actively working from the bottom here.
Gerbandi tries to roll over but McDonald Jr keeps him under control.#T10#
Gerbandi is pressing down on McDonald Jr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McDonald Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gerbandi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
McDonald Jr has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Gerbandi to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! McDonald Jr is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Gerbandi pulls down on the head and he's put McDonald Jr to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dani Gerbandi!
A victorious Dani Gerbandi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 9 losses; Alexander Borgia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 32 losses; Scott Hall!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Borgia is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hall's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Borgia (2) vs (0) Hall
Hall is trying to get back to full guard.
Borgia is thwarting Hall's attempts to control the position.
Borgia prevents Hall from improving his position.
Hall is still trying to improve position.
Hall is holding on to half guard well.
Borgia 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall is looking to control Borgia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hall avoid being mounted?#T1#
Hall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hall trying to control but Borgia postures up.
Hall is trying to control but Borgia passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (5) vs (0) Hall
Hall is looking to reverse the position.
Borgia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hall keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Hall's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hall regains half guard.
Borgia tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hall knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Borgia prevents Hall from improving his position.
Borgia tries to pass to full mount but Hall defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hall is holding on to half guard well.
Hall tries to roll over but Borgia keeps him under control.#T3#
Borgia is keen to just control but Hall is a slippery customer.
Hall moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Borgia might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hall keeping full guard, as Borgia tries to pass.
Borgia not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
Hall controlling Borgia's posture.
Hall 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.
Hall keeping moving, preventing Borgia from controlling successfully. #T5#
Hall wants to sweep but no luck.
Hall pulls Borgia in close to his closed guard and prevents Borgia from doing any damage or advancing position.#T6#
Hall keeping moving, preventing Borgia from controlling successfully.
Hall wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Borgia wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hall is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Borgia (5) vs (2) Hall
Hall pushing down on Borgia's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T7#
Hall works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (5) vs (5) Hall
Hall content just to control the position here.
Hall wants to take Borgia's back but he can't do it this time.
Hall controlling the pace for now.
Borgia tries to lock up and control but Hall gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Borgia is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hall is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T8#
Hall controlling his opponent.
Borgia can't escape the position.
Borgia is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hall controlling the pace for now.
Borgia tries to reverse the position but Hall maintains control.
Hall tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T9#
It looks like Hall 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.#T10#
Borgia is looking to improve his position but Hall isn't that keen on the idea.
Hall is looking to work his way around to Borgia's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Hall keeps trying to improve his position.
Hall controlling the position easily from mount.
Let's hope that Hall 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.#T11#
Borgia prevents Hall from taking his back.
Hall is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Borgia is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hall takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T12#
Borgia is looking to improve his position but Hall isn't that keen on the idea.
Hall controlling his opponent.
Borgia has given up his back. Will we see Hall going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Borgia (5) vs (8) Hall
Hall has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Borgia's body.
Borgia is in bad spot here.
#T13#
Hall trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Borgia doesn't escape.
Borgia tries to escape the position.
Hall controls the action.
I really don't envy Borgia right now.
#T14#
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.
Borgia looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Hall trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Borgia doesn't escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hall wins on points by 8 to 5.
Scott Hall is the new heavyweight champion!
A victorious Scott Hall thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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