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Grappling Hype -10- PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Smalliver Twist! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Victor Kramer!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Twist tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kramer defends well and Twist ends up having to push Kramer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Kramer is trying to trip Twist. He has hold of a leg but Twist is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kramer persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Twist (0) vs (2) Kramer
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kramer won't allow Twist to sweep him here.
Kramer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB2#
Kramer drops back, looking for a kneebar! Twist looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Twist looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Twist! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Twist (4) vs (2) Kramer
Kramer is looking to regain half guard here but Twist keeps moving and retains side control.
Kramer sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kramer wants to get back to full guard but Twist has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Twist (7) vs (2) Kramer#SUB#
Twist jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kramer manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kramer is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Twist gets to mount! Kramer was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Twist (9) vs (2) Kramer
Twist tries to control but Kramer wriggling away.
Kramer tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T1##SUB#
Twist is working for a guillotine from mount but Kramer frees his head quite easily.
Kramer is trying desperately to improve position.
Twist tries to control but Kramer wriggling away.
Kramer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Twist trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kramer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Twist wants to take Kramer's back here but Kramer is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Kramer is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T2#
Twist sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kramer is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB#
Twist looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Twist wants to control the pace but Kramer is squirming around nicely.
Twist wants to take Kramer's back but he can't do it this time.
Kramer is squirming around, avoiding Twist's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Kramer is wriggling around trying to escape.
Twist can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kramer is looking to escape.
Kramer manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kramer manages to get to full guard.
Kramer 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: Twist (9) vs (4) Kramer
Twist trying to control but Kramer postures up.
#SUB2#
Kramer is working for a kimura but Twist is defending it quite comfortably.
#T4##SUB2#
Kramer is trying to work for a kimura but Twist is defending well.
Kramer passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Twist (9) vs (7) Kramer
Twist tries to hold on but Kramer pushes him away. #SUB2#
Kramer is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Twist has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Twist! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Twist (11) vs (7) Kramer
Twist trying to control but Kramer is working from the bottom. #T5#
Twist tries to free his leg and advance position but Kramer is retaining full guard.
Twist showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kramer looking for a sweep. Not yet Kramer, not yet.
Twist trying to control but Kramer is working from the bottom.
Kramer looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Twist puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kramer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kramer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Twist is one step ahead there.
Twist trying to control but Kramer is working from the bottom. #T6#
Kramer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Twist trying to control but Kramer is working from the bottom.
Kramer wants to sweep here but Twist controlling him for the moment.
Twist trying to control but Kramer is working from the bottom.
Kramer 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kramer is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Twist (11) vs (9) Kramer#T7#
Twist is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Twist is pulling down on Kramer's head. It's preventing any offense from Kramer, at least for the moment.
Kramer passes Twist's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Twist keeping control of the position.
Twist is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Kramer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Twist is just riding it out for now. Kramer eventually gives up the hold. #T8##SUB2#
Kramer wants to work for an arm triangle but Twist is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Kramer is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Kramer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Twist regains full guard. Nicely done. #T9#
Kramer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Kramer is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Twist is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Twist has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Twist (13) vs (9) Kramer
Kramer keeping full guard, as Twist tries to pass.
Kramer keeping moving, preventing Twist from controlling successfully.
Twist slips nicely into half guard.
Twist trying to control from half guard but Kramer is working away.
Kramer has a hand on Twist's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Twist takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Twist (16) vs (9) Kramer#T10##SUB#
Twist is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kramer is surviving well by controlling Twist's body position as best he can.
Kramer is trying desperately to improve position.
Kramer is squirming around, avoiding Twist's attempts to control the action.
Kramer tries to reverse the position but Twist maintains control.
Twist looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kramer regains half guard.
Twist trying to mount his opponent but Kramer defends it. #T11#
The fighters are battling for position here. Kramer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kramer 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.
Kramer looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Twist puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kramer is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Twist jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Twist (19) vs (9) Kramer#SUB#
Twist tries for a kimura but Kramer is defending well.
Twist advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Twist (21) vs (9) Kramer#SUB#
Twist has control of Kramer's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kramer regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kramer is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T12#
Kramer bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Twist (21) vs (11) Kramer
Twist tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Twist is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kramer passes Twist's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Kramer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Twist is trying to control but can't.
Twist moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T13##SUB#
Twist throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Twist trying to keep a closed guard but Kramer is proving a slippery customer.
Kramer advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Twist (21) vs (14) Kramer#SUB2#
Kramer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Kramer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Twist is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T14##SUB2#
Kramer tries for a kimura but Twist is defending well.
Kramer looks winded!
Twist is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Kramer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Twist is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Twist wants to control but Kramer postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Twist takes the fight on points by 21 to 14.
Smalliver Twist made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Please Sir, can I have some more?'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Gadzhimagomed Magomedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Big Guy!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Magomedov. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Magomedov (4) vs (0) Guy
Guy tries to buck Magomedov off but Magomedov is having none of it.
Magomedov working away.
Guy manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (4) vs (2) Guy
Magomedov tries to get to full guard but Guy has control of the leg.
Guy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Magomedov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guy wants to pass to mount but Magomedov is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Guy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Magomedov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Magomedov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Guy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Magomedov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Magomedov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Guy is looking for a kimura here.
Guy is keen to just control but Magomedov is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Guy seems to be working for a kimura but Magomedov defends the submission attempt.
Magomedov really is a fat lump.#SUB2#
Guy 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#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Magomedov wants to control but Guy is keeping busy.
Magomedov tries to roll over but Guy keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Guy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Guy not doing much here.
#T3#
Magomedov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Magomedov.#SUB#
Magomedov is looking for a triangle but Guy pushes his legs off easily.
Guy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magomedov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Magomedov looking for a sweep. Not yet Magomedov, not yet.
Magomedov pulls Guy in close to prevent any damage.
Guy works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Magomedov is defending against the submission attempts here by Guy.
#T4##SUB2#
Magomedov is defending against the submission attempts here by Guy.
Magomedov trying to control but Guy postures up.
Guy prevents Magomedov from improving his position.
Guy trying to mount his opponent but Magomedov defends it.
Magomedov trying to control from the bottom.
#T5#
Guy trying to control from half guard but Magomedov is working away.
Magomedov is trying to get back to full guard.
Guy wants to pass to mount but Magomedov is defending the position.
Well, if Guy 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.
Magomedov is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Guy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T6#
Guy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Magomedov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Magomedov gets back to full guard.
Guy wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Guy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magomedov is keeping the position for now.
Guy wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving. #T7#
Magomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Guy is one step ahead there.
Guy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Magomedov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Guy is pushing down on Magomedov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Magomedov is fighting to maintain full guard but Guy has managed to sneak the leg through.
Guy works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (4) vs (5) Guy
Guy tries to advance to mount but Magomedov denies him. #SUB2#
Guy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Guy has hold of Magomedov's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Magomedov tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Guy cranks the arm and Magomedov screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Magomedov, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Big Guy!
In defeat, Gadzhimagomed Magomedov stepped up to the mic, saying 'Bratha... i need to trainy,sleepy and then i smesh'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Enrique Montoya! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Michael Aalto!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Aalto moves into range and clinches up with Montoya.#TD2#
Aalto jumps into guard, dragging Montoya to the mat.
Aalto 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.
Montoya showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Montoya preventing the sweep.
Montoya slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Montoya (3) vs (0) Aalto
Aalto tries to improve position but can't.
Aalto is letting Montoya control him for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aalto looking for a sweep but Montoya has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Montoya (5) vs (0) Aalto
Montoya controlling from mount.
Aalto keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Aalto is still trying to improve position.
Montoya controlling the pace for now.
Aalto is controlling an arm, preventing Montoya from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Aalto is trying desperately to improve position.
Aalto bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Montoya (5) vs (2) Aalto
Montoya keeping moving, preventing Aalto from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aalto stands and throws Montoya's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Montoya (5) vs (5) Aalto#SUB2#
Aalto tries for a kimura but Montoya is defending well. #T2##SUB2#
Aalto is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Montoya is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Aalto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Montoya keeps working. #SUB2#
Aalto goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Montoya has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Aalto but great work by Montoya. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Montoya (9) vs (5) Aalto
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Aalto tries to improve position but can't.
Aalto seems a little lost for a moment, as Montoya dominates the positioning.
Montoya definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Montoya trying to control the action but Aalto is working from the bottom.
Aalto tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
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.
Aalto tries to buck Montoya off but Montoya is having none of it.
Aalto keeps trying to improve his position.
Montoya trying to control the position but Aalto is working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Aalto tries to buck Montoya off but Montoya is having none of it.
Aalto sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Aalto wants to improve his position but Montoya is controlling well.
#T4#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Montoya in particular looking to stall.
Montoya works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Montoya (12) vs (5) Aalto
Montoya looking to control but Aalto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Montoya looking to control and managing it successfully.
Aalto is desperately trying to improve his position but Montoya has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Montoya looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Montoya looking to control but Aalto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Aalto is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T5#
Montoya content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aalto is working to get back to half guard.
Montoya content just to control the position here.
Aalto can't escape the position.
Montoya tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Montoya tries to control but Aalto wriggling away.
Aalto is in all sorts of trouble here.
Montoya looking to control and managing it successfully.
Aalto has given up his back. Will we see Montoya going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Montoya (15) vs (5) Aalto
Montoya has the hooks in. Aalto is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T6#
Montoya has good solid back control here.
Aalto is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Montoya just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB#
Montoya looking for the choke from the back.
Montoya just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Aalto is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Montoya biding his time, looking for the opening.
Aalto is keeping busy.
Aalto is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T7#
Aalto turns into Montoya and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Montoya (15) vs (7) Aalto
Aalto looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Aalto trying to control the position from guard on top but Montoya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Montoya wants to sweep but no luck.
Aalto is looking to advance position but Montoya has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Montoya (19) vs (7) Aalto
Aalto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Montoya content just to control the position here.
Aalto is desperately trying to improve his position but Montoya has a good base and remains in mount.#T8#
Montoya trying to control but Aalto is having none of it.
Aalto regains half guard.
Aalto is looking for a sweep. Montoya is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aalto won't allow Montoya to pass to mount.
Aalto is looking for a sweep. Montoya is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Montoya controlling the action here.
Montoya prevents Aalto from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Montoya in particular looking to stall.#T9#
Montoya has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Aalto wants to improve his position but Montoya is controlling well.
Montoya passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Montoya (22) vs (7) Aalto
Aalto tries to improve position but can't.
Montoya controls the position. #T10#
Montoya tries to move to mount but Aalto blocks the move with his legs.
Aalto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Montoya wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aalto keeps working.
Montoya is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Aalto is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Aalto is looking to regain half guard here but Montoya keeps moving and retains side control.
Aalto is trying to escape the position but Montoya is controlling the position.
Aalto tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Montoya wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Aalto is not content to let Montoya control the position.
Aalto is trying to improve his position.
Montoya slows the pace down. #T11#
Aalto looks to move to half guard but instead Montoya has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Montoya (24) vs (7) Aalto
Montoya moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Montoya (27) vs (7) Aalto
Montoya is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Montoya seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Aalto for as long as he can get away with.
I really don't envy Aalto right now.
#T12#
Montoya 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.
Montoya keeps control of the position as Aalto tries to break free.
Aalto looks winded!
Montoya is riding his opponent, not letting Aalto buck him off.
Aalto is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Montoya has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Aalto's body.
Aalto is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Montoya off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T13#
Montoya is hanging on to Aalto's back as he tries to escape.
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.
Aalto is trying to break free.
What can Aalto do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Montoya has the hooks in. Aalto is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Montoya biding his time, looking for the opening.
Aalto tries to escape but Montoya has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T14##SUB#
Montoya looking for the RNC.
Good control from Montoya.
Montoya controlling well, preventing Aalto from escaping the position.
Montoya trying to control momentarily.
Montoya 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.
Montoya wants to control but Aalto is keeping busy.
Aalto is trying to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Montoya trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Aalto doesn't escape.
Aalto tries to escape the position.
Montoya 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Montoya takes the fight on points by 27 to 7. |
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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 1 wins and 3 losses; Salomon Mukunzi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Rounin Hashima!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mukunzi shoots in but Hashima avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Hashima moves into range and clinches up with Mukunzi.
Mukunzi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hashima prevents it.
Mukunzi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hashima just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Salomon Mukunzi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hashima is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Mukunzi successfully pulls guard.
Hashima showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hashima looking to pass the guard.
Hashima's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hashima postures up.
#T1#
Mukunzi 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.
Hashima stays in close to Mukunzi's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Hashima avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mukunzi 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#
Mukunzi is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Hashima rolls with it to try and escape but Mukunzi cranks on the arm and Hashima is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Salomon Mukunzi!
A very excited looking Salomon Mukunzi 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 bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Diminutive Jackson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Lyric Mann!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Mann gets a double leg takedown into Jackson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jackson (0) vs (2) Mann
Mann trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Mann controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mann controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
It looks like Mann 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#
Mann trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Jackson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mann defends it easily.
Mann trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB#
Jackson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mann tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Mann stays in close to Jackson's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Mann got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jackson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mann has managed to get both his arms back between Jackson's legs - danger averted.
Mann showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Mann passes into half guard.
Mann is pressing down on Jackson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jackson is holding on for now.
Mann controlling the pace.
Jackson is looking to get back to full guard here but Mann has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (0) vs (5) Mann#T4#
Mann 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 Jackson's shoulder. That is not cool.
Jackson is not content to let Mann control the position.
Mann controls the position from side control.#T5#
Jackson is looking to regain half guard here but Mann keeps moving and retains side control.
Mann content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T6#
Let's hope that Mann 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.
Jackson is looking to reverse the position.
Jackson is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Mann is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jackson (0) vs (7) Mann#T7#
Mann wants to control the pace but Jackson is squirming around nicely.
Mann might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jackson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jackson regains half guard.
Jackson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jackson tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Jackson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mann pulls his head out easily.
Mann is taking a breather. Jackson 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.#T8#
Mann is pressing down on Jackson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jackson is holding on for now. #SUB#
Jackson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Jackson actively working from the bottom here.
Mann with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T9#
Jackson wants to get back to full guard but Mann has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (0) vs (10) Mann
Jackson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Mann presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jackson (0) vs (12) Mann#SUB2#
Jackson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Mann.
Mann trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T10#
Jackson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mann looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Jackson actively working from the bottom here.#T11#
Mann passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (0) vs (15) Mann
Mann controlling his opponent.
Jackson regains half guard.#SUB#
Jackson looking for submissions off his back.
Mann stalling. #T12#
Mann frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (0) vs (18) Mann
Mann sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T13#
Jackson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jackson is squirming around, avoiding Mann's attempts to control the action.
Jackson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mann controlling from mount. #T14#
Mann wants to control the pace but Jackson is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Mann jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle�. Ooooh, that looks tight� Jackson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Jackson and Mann has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Mann 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 Jackson's shoulder. That is not cool.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Mann wins on points by 18 to 0. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Torso Junior! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Jack Dredd!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Junior looking to score a takedown here. Dredd is defending well but Junior drives through and ends up in Dredd's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Junior (2) vs (0) Dredd#SUB2#
Dredd has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Junior doesn't defend quickly enough and Dredd has managed to lock this one up! Can Junior escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Dredd on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jack Dredd!
During a confident post fight interview, Jack Dredd thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Koos Van Asch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Dick Dennison!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Van Asch moves into the clinch.
Dennison looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Dennison has picked Van Asch up - he's going for a ride! Dennison dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Van Asch (0) vs (2) Dennison#SUB2#
Dennison 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.
#SUB2#
Dennison is trying for a kimura here. Van Asch looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Dennison wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dick Dennison!
An out of breath Dick Dennison 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 0 wins and 0 losses; Lorenz Blackwater! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 11 losses; Scott Dolton!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and George Francis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Dolton with a poor takedown #TD#
and Blackwater counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Blackwater. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blackwater (2) vs (0) Dolton#SUB2#
Dolton has his foot on Blackwater's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blackwater works his way back into a safe position though.
Blackwater 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackwater slips nicely into half guard.
Blackwater is keen to just control but Dolton is a slippery customer.#T1#
Dolton is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Blackwater is keen to just control but Dolton is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Blackwater is working for a kimura but Dolton is defending it quite comfortably.
Dolton tries to get to full guard but Blackwater has control of the leg. #T2#
Blackwater wants to pass to mount but Dolton is defending the position.
Dolton wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dolton won't allow Blackwater to pass to mount.
Dolton moves into full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dolton holds on and takes a little breather.
Dolton wants to sweep but no luck.
Blackwater trying to control but Dolton is working from the bottom.
Blackwater has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dolton keeping full guard, as Blackwater tries to pass. #T3#
Dolton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dolton keeping full guard, as Blackwater tries to pass.
Blackwater is working hard here to advance position.
Blackwater trying to control the position from guard on top but Dolton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blackwater trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dolton 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.
Blackwater wants to control from the top but Dolton keeps moving. #T4#
Dolton seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dolton keeping moving, preventing Blackwater from controlling successfully.
Blackwater looking to pass the guard.
Blackwater wants to control from the top but Dolton keeps moving.
Blackwater tries to free his leg and advance position but Dolton is retaining full guard.
Blackwater trying to control the position from guard on top but Dolton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Blackwater sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dolton 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.
Blackwater wants to control from the top but Dolton keeps moving.
Dolton has his hands on Blackwater's head, controlling the position.
Dolton wants to sweep but no luck.
Blackwater wants to control from the top but Dolton keeps moving. #T6#
Blackwater wants to pass the guard but Dolton is keeping the position.
Blackwater won't allow Dolton to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Dolton has his foot on Blackwater's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blackwater works his way back into a safe position though.
Blackwater trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Blackwater trying to control the position from guard on top but Dolton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dolton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Blackwater trying to control but Dolton is working from the bottom.
Blackwater advances to half guard. #T7#
Blackwater seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dolton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dolton works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dolton trying to control the position.
Blackwater preventing the sweep.
Blackwater trying to control but Dolton is working from the bottom.
Blackwater won't allow Dolton to sweep him here.
Dolton working a defensive guard but Blackwater passes into half guard.
Dolton is looking to control Blackwater's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dolton avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Blackwater is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T8#
Dolton wants to improve his position but Blackwater is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dolton keeps trying to improve his position.
Blackwater is looking to take a break and control but Dolton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blackwater stalling.
Blackwater seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dolton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T9#
Blackwater is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Dolton reverses the position - he's now on top in Blackwater's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blackwater (2) vs (2) Dolton
Dolton sitting in guard here, content to control.
Blackwater looking to control.
Dolton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T10##SUB#
Blackwater has his foot on Dolton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dolton works his way back into a safe position though.
Blackwater wants to sweep but no luck.
Dolton wants to control from the top but Blackwater keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blackwater is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blackwater (4) vs (2) Dolton
Blackwater postures up.
Blackwater is stalling in the full guard.
Blackwater is fighting to break Dolton's control of his arms but Dolton is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T11#
Blackwater 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. #SUB2#
Dolton looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Blackwater is defending well. Dolton quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Blackwater has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Dolton celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Scott Dolton!
A victorious Scott Dolton thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Danger Dobbie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Olaf Koks!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Dobbie gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Koks to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dobbie (0) vs (2) Koks#SUB#
Dobbie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dobbie keeping full guard, as Koks tries to pass. #SUB#
Dobbie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Koks passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Dobbie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Dobbie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dobbie trying to get back to full guard but Koks takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dobbie (0) vs (5) Koks#T1#
Dobbie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Dobbie defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Koks.
Dobbie is looking to improve his position but Koks isn't that keen on the idea.
Koks sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dobbie is trying to escape the mount but Koks keeps good control and instead manages to take Dobbie's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Dobbie (0) vs (8) Koks
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.
Dobbie tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Koks tries to control but Dobbie wriggling away. #T2#
Dobbie really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dobbie is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Koks moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Dobbie has worked his arm free - good work by Dobbie!
Koks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dobbie keeps working.
Koks moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dobbie (0) vs (10) Koks
Dobbie is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Koks sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dobbie can't escape the position.
Dobbie sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Dobbie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Dobbie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Koks pulls his head out easily.
Koks is looking to take a break and control but Dobbie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Dobbie is defending against the submission attempts here by Koks.
#SUB#
Dobbie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Koks works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dobbie (0) vs (13) Koks
Koks manages to capitalize on a mistake by Dobbie to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Dobbie (0) vs (16) Koks#SUB2#
Koks is persistently looking for the submission but Dobbie is defending it well.
Dobbie looking very determined here, making life difficult for Koks.
Dobbie rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Dobbie is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Dobbie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Koks pulls his head out easily. #T5##SUB#
Dobbie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Koks wants to work for an arm triangle but Dobbie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dobbie is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Still in half guard, Koks seems content to control.#SUB#
Dobbie actively working from the bottom here.
Koks perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T6#
Koks passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dobbie (0) vs (19) Koks
Dobbie gets back to half guard.
Dobbie won't allow Koks to pass to mount.
Koks passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dobbie (0) vs (22) Koks
Dobbie tries to bench press Koks off him but Koks keeps the position. #SUB2#
Koks is trying to get an arm triangle but Dobbie is defending well.
Dobbie is looking for a sweep.
Dobbie is not content to let Koks control the position. #T7#
Dobbie is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Koks uses his free foot to push down on Dobbie's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dobbie. Score +3 for passing guard: Dobbie (0) vs (25) Koks
Koks pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Koks wants to control the pace but Dobbie is squirming around nicely.
Dobbie can't escape the position.
Koks controlling the position easily from mount.
Dobbie is looking to improve his position but Koks isn't that keen on the idea.#T8#
Koks takes Dobbie's back. Score +3 for taking back: Dobbie (0) vs (28) Koks
Dobbie tries to escape but Koks has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Koks has managed to slip his arm under Dobbie's chin. This could be all over... yep, Dobbie is tapping out! Submission win for Koks.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Olaf Koks! Olaf Koks retains his bantamweight title!
After winning the bout, Olaf Koks thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Lehel Bartasz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 15 losses; Robert Melia!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Bartasz shoots in and gets a takedown into Melia's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bartasz (2) vs (0) Melia
Bartasz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Melia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bartasz is working hard here to advance position.
Melia wants to sweep here but Bartasz controlling him for the moment.
Melia looking to control but Bartasz passes into half guard.
Bartasz wants to control but Melia is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melia slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Melia trying to keep a closed guard but Bartasz is proving a slippery customer.
Bartasz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bartasz wants to pass the guard but Melia is keeping the position.#T1##SUB2#
Melia is looking for a triangle here but Bartasz uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bartasz (5) vs (0) Melia
Bartasz wants to control but Melia is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Bartasz goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Melia rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bartasz's guard! Nice work there by Melia! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bartasz (5) vs (2) Melia
Bartasz keeping full guard, as Melia tries to pass.
Melia controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Melia looking to pass the guard.
Bartasz working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
Bartasz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Melia stands and throws Bartasz's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bartasz (5) vs (5) Melia#SUB2#
Melia working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Bartasz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Melia has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Bartasz! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bartasz (5) vs (7) Melia
Bartasz is squirming around, avoiding Melia's attempts to control the action.
Bartasz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T3#
Melia fails to advance to Bartasz's back.
Bartasz is working to get back to half guard.
Melia controlling his opponent.
Melia seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Bartasz is holding on tight.
Bartasz is trying to escape the mount.
Bartasz bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bartasz (7) vs (7) Melia
Bartasz tries to free his leg and advance position but Melia is retaining full guard. #T4#
Bartasz trying to control but Melia is working from the bottom.
Melia trying to control the position.
Melia keeping full guard, as Bartasz tries to pass.
Melia keeping moving, preventing Bartasz from controlling successfully.
Bartasz passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Bartasz (10) vs (7) Melia
Bartasz wants to control but Melia is keeping him busy. #T5#
Melia manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bartasz is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bartasz (13) vs (7) Melia
Bartasz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bartasz is really struggling to control Melia but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Bartasz is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Melia is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bartasz works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Bartasz (16) vs (7) Melia#T6##SUB#
Bartasz working for a choke but Melia reverses nicely into Bartasz 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bartasz (16) vs (9) Melia
Bartasz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Melia controls the pace.
Melia wants to pass the guard but Bartasz is keeping the position.
Melia passes into half guard.
Melia wants to free his trapped foot but Bartasz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Melia is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bartasz! Score +3 for passing guard: Bartasz (16) vs (12) Melia#T7##SUB2#
Melia swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Bartasz is now in Melia's guard. A big mistake from Melia there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bartasz (18) vs (12) Melia
Bartasz looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Bartasz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bartasz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Melia escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bartasz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Melia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bartasz is one step ahead there. #T8#
Bartasz wants to control from the top but Melia keeps moving.
Melia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bartasz is one step ahead there.
Bartasz trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Melia manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bartasz (18) vs (14) Melia
Bartasz keeping full guard, as Melia tries to pass.
Melia sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bartasz's guard. #T9#
Melia tries to pass to full mount but Bartasz defends it.
Melia prevents Bartasz from improving his position.#SUB2#
Melia is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bartasz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bartasz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Melia is keen to just control but Bartasz is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Melia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bartasz sees it coming and defends easily.#T10#
Melia takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Melia trying to pass the guard but Bartasz defending well. #SUB2#
Melia wants to work for an arm triangle but Bartasz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bartasz is holding on to half guard well.
Melia is looking to pass Bartasz's guard but actually Bartasz recovers to full guard.
Melia is looking to advance position but Bartasz has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bartasz (22) vs (14) Melia
Bartasz wants to control the pace but Melia is squirming around nicely. #T11#
Bartasz moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Bartasz (25) vs (14) Melia#SUB#
Bartasz is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Melia wants to escape the position.
Melia is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T12#
Melia wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Melia defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Bartasz's arms.
Bartasz wants to control but Melia is keeping busy.#SUB#
Bartasz has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Bartasz is trying to stick to Melia's back but Melia is turning into Bartasz. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bartasz's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Melia. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bartasz (25) vs (16) Melia
Melia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bartasz swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T13##SUB2#
Melia is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bartasz is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bartasz has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bartasz (27) vs (16) Melia
Bartasz wants to pass the guard but Melia is keeping the position.
Bartasz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bartasz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Melia is keeping the position for now. #T14#
Bartasz trying to move into half guard but instead Melia has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bartasz (27) vs (18) Melia
Melia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bartasz seems keen to control Melia's posture.
Melia wants to pass the guard but Bartasz is keeping the position.
Melia sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bartasz keeping full guard, as Melia tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Bartasz takes the fight on points by 27 to 18.
A very excited looking Lehel Bartasz 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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