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Grappling Hype -14- PBP Commentary |
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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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ciro Tavernelli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Rounin Hashima!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Hashima rushes Tavernelli and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Hashima jumps guard.
Tavernelli stays in close to Hashima's body and controls the position.
Tavernelli has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hashima is pulling down on Tavernelli's head. It's preventing any offense from Tavernelli, at least for the moment.
Tavernelli trying to control the position from guard on top but Hashima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hashima looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tavernelli is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hashima trying to control the position.
Tavernelli tries to free his leg and advance position but Hashima is retaining full guard.
Tavernelli is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Tavernelli sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hashima's guard.
Hashima is looking to improve his position.
Tavernelli is keen to just control but Hashima is a slippery customer.
Tavernelli looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hashima controlling the position for now.
Hashima trying to control here.
Tavernelli trying to pass the guard but Hashima defending well.
Hashima manages to get to full guard.
Hashima is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
Tavernelli works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hashima keeping control of the position.
Hashima is pressing down on Tavernelli's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tavernelli wants to control from the top but Hashima keeps moving.
Tavernelli is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tavernelli won't allow Hashima to sweep him here.
Tavernelli pushes down on Hashima's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hashima tries to get to full guard but Tavernelli has control of the leg. #SUB#
Tavernelli seems to be looking for submissions.
#T3#
Tavernelli sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hashima keeping hold of Tavernelli's head, controlling as best he can.
Hashima felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Tavernelli seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Tavernelli is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hashima has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Tavernelli is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hashima is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Hashima trying to hold on to Tavernelli's head to control him but Tavernelli postures up.
#T4#
Hashima is controlling Tavernelli's trapped leg to prevent Tavernelli from advancing to side control.
Tavernelli wants to take a breather but Hashima is having none of it.
Hashima is trying to maintain the position but Tavernelli is very close to passing his half guard.
Tavernelli perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tavernelli looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hashima is positioning himself well to prevent Tavernelli advancing to mount. #SUB#
Hashima is defending against the submission attempts here by Tavernelli.
Hashima keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T5#
Hashima is staying active underneath Tavernelli, 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.
Hashima tries to roll over but Tavernelli keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tavernelli in particular looking to stall.
Hashima keeping control of the position.
Hashima tries to roll over but Tavernelli keeps him under control.
Tavernelli wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hashima keeps working. #T6#
Hashima is holding on to half guard well.
Tavernelli trying to mount his opponent but Hashima defends it.
Hashima is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Tavernelli 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.
#SUB#
Tavernelli is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Well, if Tavernelli 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.
#T7##SUB#
Tavernelli is looking for a kimura here.
Hashima trying to control here.
#SUB#
Tavernelli wants to work for an arm triangle but Hashima is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hashima controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Hashima is not content to let Tavernelli control the position.
Hashima trying to control here.
#T8#
Hashima keeping control of the position.
Tavernelli content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tavernelli prevents Hashima from improving his position.#SUB#
Tavernelli is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hashima doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tavernelli.
Tavernelli is controlling the pace.
#T9#
Hashima trying to hold on to Tavernelli's head to control him but Tavernelli postures up.
Hashima wants to improve his position but Tavernelli is controlling well.
Hashima trying to hold on to Tavernelli's head to control him but Tavernelli postures up.
Tavernelli is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Hashima reverses the position - he's now on top in Tavernelli's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tavernelli (0) vs (2) Hashima#SUB#
Tavernelli has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Hashima doesn't defend quickly enough and Tavernelli has managed to lock this one up! Can Hashima escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Tavernelli on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ciro Tavernelli! |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Kevin Hart! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Spud Grubbins!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Grubbins fails with the takedown.#TD#
Hart manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Grubbins on his heels. He'll look to pass Grubbins's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hart (2) vs (0) Grubbins#SUB#
Hart drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Grubbins dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hart (2) vs (2) Grubbins
Grubbins trying to control but Hart is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hart escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Grubbins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Hart working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Grubbins has passed into half guard!
Hart tries to roll over but Grubbins keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hart moves into full guard.
Grubbins looking to pass the guard. #T1##SUB2#
Grubbins is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Hart is looking for a triangle here but Grubbins uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hart (2) vs (5) Grubbins#SUB2#
Grubbins tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hart is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Grubbins looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hart tries to bench press Grubbins off him but Grubbins keeps the position. #SUB2#
Grubbins is trying to get an arm triangle but Hart is defending well. #SUB2#
Grubbins working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
Hart is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Grubbins working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Grubbins is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hart knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hart regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hart slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Hart has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Grubbins doesn't defend quickly enough and Hart has managed to lock this one up! Can Grubbins escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Hart on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kevin Hart!
Kevin Hart 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 bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Jack Dredd! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Big Guy!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Dredd closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Guy quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dredd (2) vs (0) Guy#SUB2#
Guy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Guy regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Dredd is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Guy is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Guy has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dredd (2) vs (2) Guy
Guy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dredd is keeping the position for now.
Guy is still trying to improve position.
Dredd can't keep his opponent in guard - Guy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guy is pressing down on Dredd's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dredd is holding on for now.
Dredd gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Dredd looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Guy passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dredd (2) vs (5) Guy#T1#
Guy wants to control but Dredd is keeping him busy.
Dredd tries to buck Guy off but Guy is having none of it.#SUB2#
Guy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dredd manages to work his way to half guard, despite Guy's best efforts.
Dredd moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dredd is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dredd keeping moving, preventing Guy from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB#
Guy is sitting in close to Dredd's body. Dredd has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Guy is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Guy is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Dredd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jack Dredd!
Jack Dredd thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 6 wins and 4 losses; Lyric Mann! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Ashton Short!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Short instigates a clinch.
Short has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mann avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mann goes for a takedown attempt but Short pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD#
Mann drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mann (2) vs (0) Short
Mann sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Short looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mann passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Short wants to get back to full guard.
Short works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1#
Mann not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mann has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mann seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Short for as long as he can get away with.
Short looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Mann tries to free his leg and advance position but Short is retaining full guard.
Mann stays in close to Short's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Short had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mann defends it easily.#SUB2#
Short is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mann is aware though and is defending well.
Mann sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mann wants to pass the guard but Short is keeping the position.#T3#
Mann sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Short has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mann won't allow Short to sweep him here.
Short has control of Mann's left arm, preventing Mann from doing any damage.
Mann controls from within his opponent's guard.
Short wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Mann is now in half guard. #T5#
Mann is taking a breather. Short 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Mann is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Short doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mann.
Mann works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mann (5) vs (0) Short#T6#
Mann passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Short! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mann (7) vs (0) Short
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mann works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Mann (10) vs (0) Short
Mann keeps control of the position easily here as Short tries to buck him off.
#T7#
Mann controlling well, preventing Short from escaping the position.
Mann trying to control momentarily.
Mann controls the action.
Short is keeping busy.
Short trying to control but not successfully. #T8#
Mann controlling the position well here. Short rolled but Mann kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Short tries to roll but Mann sticks to his back.
Short trying to control the action but Mann just sinks the hooks in.
Mann has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Short's body.
Mann's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T9#
Mann avoiding Short 's attempts to control his hands.
Mann is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Mann has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mann wants to control but Short is keeping busy.#T10##SUB#
Mann has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Short has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
Mann is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Further stalling from Mann.#T11#
Mann is hanging on to Short's back as he tries to escape.
Mann controlling the position well here. Short rolled but Mann kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T12#
Mann is not going to allow Short to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Short showing good submission defense here.
Mann controlling from the back.#T13#
Mann is trying to control but Short is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Mann looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mann is stalling here but it's allowed Short to get half guard.
Mann looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Short is refusing to be controlled, as Mann sits in half guard.
Mann is really struggling to control Short but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T14#
Short is trying to control but can't.
Short gets back to full guard.
Mann is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Short holds on and takes a little breather.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Short has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mann can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mann postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mann takes the fight on points by 10 to 0. |
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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 0 losses; Ken FrownFelter! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 1 losses; Christine St. Georges!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck for FrownFelter with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
St. Georges shoots in and gets a takedown into FrownFelter's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: FrownFelter (0) vs (2) St. Georges#SUB#
FrownFelter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
St. Georges controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
FrownFelter has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. St. Georges is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for FrownFelter. Score +3 for passing guard: FrownFelter (0) vs (5) St. Georges
St. Georges controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
FrownFelter is looking for a sweep.
FrownFelter trying his best to control but St. Georges has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: FrownFelter (0) vs (7) St. Georges
St. Georges sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
FrownFelter is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T1#
FrownFelter is working hard here to advance position.
FrownFelter tries to hold on but St. Georges pushes him away.
St. Georges controlling the pace for now.
Let's hope that St. Georges 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.#T2#
FrownFelter's coaches at Dissolution Elite Training Facility have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
FrownFelter tries to reverse the position but St. Georges maintains control.
St. Georges controlling from mount.
FrownFelter tries to reverse the position but St. Georges maintains control.
St. Georges controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
St. Georges's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
FrownFelter tries to get back to half guard but can't.
St. Georges controlling the pace for now.
It looks like St. Georges 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.
FrownFelter is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
St. Georges controlling from the full mount.
FrownFelter wants to control but St. Georges is having none of it.
St. Georges controlling from the full mount.
St. Georges tries to control but FrownFelter wriggling away.
St. Georges controlling the pace for now.
FrownFelter wants to hold on but St. Georges pushes him away.
FrownFelter slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
FrownFelter works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
FrownFelter is looking for a triangle here but St. Georges uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: FrownFelter (0) vs (10) St. Georges#T4#
You can see the frustration on FrownFelter's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
FrownFelter seems a little lost for a moment, as St. Georges dominates the positioning.
FrownFelter struggling a bit here.
FrownFelter looking for a sweep but St. Georges has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: FrownFelter (0) vs (12) St. Georges
St. Georges controlling the position easily from mount.
FrownFelter is trying to escape the mount.
St. Georges tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T5#
FrownFelter working to try and regain half guard.
St. Georges trying to control but FrownFelter is having none of it.
St. Georges avoids the attempt from FrownFelter to control.
St. Georges content just to control the position here.
FrownFelter tries to hold on but St. Georges postures up.
St. Georges controlling the position easily from mount. #T6#
FrownFelter wants to control but St. Georges is having none of it.
St. Georges controlling the position easily from mount.
FrownFelter working to try and regain half guard.
St. Georges controlling his opponent. #T7#
FrownFelter is desperately trying to improve his position but St. Georges has a good base and remains in mount.
St. Georges takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
St. Georges prevents FrownFelter from getting the reversal.
FrownFelter wants to hold on but St. Georges pushes him away.
FrownFelter is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because St. Georges is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
St. Georges content just to control the position here.
St. Georges is continuing to stall.
FrownFelter is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
St. Georges controlling from mount.
FrownFelter is looking to get to half guard.#T8#
FrownFelter regains half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
FrownFelter actively working from the bottom here.
Still in half guard, St. Georges seems content to control.#SUB#
FrownFelter actively working from the bottom here.
St. Georges is taking a breather. FrownFelter 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.#SUB#
FrownFelter looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and St. Georges pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: FrownFelter (0) vs (15) St. Georges
St. Georges controlling from mount.
FrownFelter tries to lock up and control but St. Georges gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T9#
St. Georges controlling the position easily from mount.
FrownFelter is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
St. Georges controlling his opponent.
FrownFelter tries to reverse the position but St. Georges maintains control.
FrownFelter sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
FrownFelter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T10#
FrownFelter wants to control but St. Georges is keeping busy and won't allow it.
St. Georges seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
St. Georges tries to pass the half guard into mount. FrownFelter knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
St. Georges is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
St. Georges looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
St. Georges performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
FrownFelter has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. St. Georges is working away from the top position though.#T11##SUB#
FrownFelter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but St. Georges pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
FrownFelter actively working from the bottom here.
St. Georges takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
FrownFelter wants to control but St. Georges is keeping busy and won't allow it.
St. Georges controlling the pace.
FrownFelter is trying to get back to full guard.
St. Georges passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: FrownFelter (0) vs (18) St. Georges#T12#
FrownFelter tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on FrownFelter's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
St. Georges slows the pace down. #SUB2#
St. Georges thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
FrownFelter gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
St. Georges wants to pass to mount but FrownFelter is defending the position.
St. Georges passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: FrownFelter (0) vs (21) St. Georges
St. Georges sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T13#
St. Georges tries to control but FrownFelter wriggling away.
St. Georges sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
St. Georges trying to control but FrownFelter is having none of it.
St. Georges tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
FrownFelter is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
FrownFelter is desperately trying to improve his position but St. Georges has a good base and remains in mount.
St. Georges takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
FrownFelter wants to control but St. Georges is having none of it.#T14#
St. Georges controlling the position easily from mount.
FrownFelter is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
St. Georges controlling from mount.
FrownFelter tries to hold on but St. Georges pushes him away.
FrownFelter is looking to improve his position but St. Georges isn't that keen on the idea.
St. Georges controlling the pace for now.
FrownFelter is trying desperately to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
FrownFelter tries to hold on but St. Georges postures up.
St. Georges takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
FrownFelter can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
St. Georges wins on points by 21 to 0.
Christine St. Georges decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Ken FrownFelter had this to say: 'I had COVID'. |
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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 1 wins and 1 losses; Lorenz Blackwater! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Dick Dennison!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Dennison closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Blackwater's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blackwater (0) vs (2) Dennison
Dennison looking to pass the guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dennison working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB2#
Dennison is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Dennison drops back looking for a leg! Blackwater is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Blackwater manages to kick Dennison off! Dennison jumps back into Blackwater's guard.
Blackwater not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Dennison thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dennison tries to free his leg and advance position but Blackwater is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackwater looking to control.
#SUB#
Blackwater has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dennison can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Blackwater keeping full guard, as Dennison tries to pass.
Dennison passes Blackwater's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1#
Blackwater keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Dennison tries to pass the half guard into mount. Blackwater knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Dennison is trying to work for a kimura but Blackwater is defending well.
#SUB2#
Blackwater is defending against the submission attempts here by Dennison.
#SUB2#
Dennison is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Blackwater defends it well.
Blackwater is doing well to control the position and prevent Dennison from advancing to side control.
Blackwater's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2##SUB2#
Dennison is trying to work for a kimura but Blackwater is defending well.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dennison is looking for a kimura but Blackwater is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dennison to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Dennison is working for a kimura but Blackwater is defending it quite comfortably.
Blackwater trying to hold on to Dennison's head to control him but Dennison postures up.
#SUB2#
Dennison is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Dennison is working for a kimura but Blackwater is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Dennison seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Dennison prevents Blackwater from improving his position.#SUB2#
Dennison is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Dennison is trying to work for a kimura but Blackwater is defending well.
Dennison moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Blackwater (0) vs (5) Dennison#SUB2#
Dennison tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dennison has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Dennison tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dennison has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dennison working away.#T4#
Blackwater is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Dennison is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Blackwater has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Dennison wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Blackwater, who protects the arm well.
Blackwater can't do much from the bottom here.
Blackwater tries to bench press Dennison off him but Dennison keeps the position.
Blackwater manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dennison's best efforts.
Blackwater controlling the position well. #SUB2#
Dennison is working for a submission of some sort.
#T5##SUB#
Blackwater is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dennison pulls his head out easily.
Blackwater wants to improve his position but Dennison is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Dennison is trying to work for a kimura but Blackwater is defending well.
Blackwater is looking to improve his position.
Blackwater is pressing down on Dennison's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Dennison drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dennison jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dennison tries to free his leg and advance position but Blackwater is retaining full guard. #T6#
Blackwater controlling Dennison's posture.
Dennison pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blackwater is keeping the position for now.
Blackwater is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blackwater is pulling down on Dennison's head to control his posture.
Dennison tries to free his leg and advance position but Blackwater is retaining full guard.
Dennison passes into half guard.
Dennison works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Blackwater (0) vs (8) Dennison
Blackwater gets back to half guard.#T7#
Blackwater wants to control but Dennison is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Blackwater is defending against the submission attempts here by Dennison.
Blackwater tries to get to full guard but Dennison has control of the leg. #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 seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Dennison is looking for a kimura here.
#T8#
Blackwater is concentrating on defense, preventing Dennison from advancing position.
Blackwater has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dennison is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Blackwater is defending against the submission attempts here by Dennison.
#SUB2#
Dennison is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Dennison is looking for a kimura but Blackwater is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dennison to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Dennison is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T9##SUB2#
Dennison is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Dennison is working for a submission of some sort.
Blackwater is in trouble now - Dennison has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Blackwater (0) vs (11) Dennison#SUB2#
Dennison jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle�. Ooooh, that looks tight� Blackwater is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Blackwater and Dennison has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Blackwater gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Blackwater trying to control but Dennison postures up.
#SUB2#
Dennison is working for a submission of some sort.
#T10##SUB2#
Dennison is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Blackwater controlling the position well. #SUB2#
Dennison is trying to work for a kimura but Blackwater is defending well.
Blackwater wants to improve his position but Dennison is controlling well.
#SUB#
Blackwater is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dennison pulls his head out easily.
Blackwater keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T11#
Blackwater is looking to control Dennison's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blackwater avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Dennison seems to be looking for submissions.
Blackwater wants to improve his position but Dennison is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Dennison is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Blackwater has managed to free his arm - good work.
Blackwater manages to get to full guard.
Blackwater controlling the position.#T12#
Dennison slips nicely into half guard.
Blackwater is looking to control Dennison's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blackwater avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Dennison is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dennison is pressing down on Blackwater's thigh, looking to free his foot. Blackwater is holding on for now.
Blackwater wants to control but Dennison is keeping busy.
Blackwater tries to get to full guard but Dennison has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Dennison is looking for a kimura here.
Blackwater is looking to control Dennison's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blackwater avoid being mounted?#T13#
Blackwater manages to get to full guard.
Dennison trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Dennison has gone for a leg lock! Blackwater slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dennison's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blackwater (2) vs (11) Dennison
Blackwater slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dennison wants to sweep here but Blackwater controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Dennison is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Blackwater wants to control from the top but Dennison keeps moving. #T14##SUB2#
Blackwater got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dennison has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Blackwater has managed to get both his arms back between Dennison's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Dennison is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Blackwater has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dennison looks winded!
Blackwater controls from within his opponent's guard.
Blackwater stopping the sweep attempt from Dennison.#SUB2#
Dennison is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Blackwater defends well.#SUB2#
Dennison escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Blackwater gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Dennison looking for a guillotine here but Blackwater defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dennison wins on points by 11 to 2.
Dick Dennison 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 0 losses; Cesar Borges! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Otto Kolan!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kolan fails with a takedown attempt.
Borges appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kolan shoots for a takedown but Borges saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Borges appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kolan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Borges sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Borges feinted with a counter takedown.
Cesar Borges has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Otto Kolan.
Borges stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Borges wants it to stay on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kolan.
Borges appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kolan dives in for a single leg takedown but Borges sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Kolan instigates a clinch.
Borges has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kolan after a bit of a struggle.
Borges has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kolan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Kolan pulls guard.
Borges stopping the sweep attempt from Kolan.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borges pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kolan is keeping the position for now.
Borges 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##SUB2#
Kolan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Borges defends well.
Borges's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kolan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Borges controlling from the top position.
Borges trying to control the position from guard on top but Kolan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB2#
Kolan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Borges trying to control but Kolan is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Borges thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Borges sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kolan's guard.
Kolan is in trouble now - Borges has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Borges (3) vs (0) Kolan
Borges wants to control the pace but Kolan is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Kolan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Borges trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Borges is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kolan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kolan is desperately trying to improve his position but Borges has a good base and remains in mount.
Borges looking to control but Kolan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Borges looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T4#
Kolan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Borges will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kolan looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Borges (6) vs (0) Kolan
Kolan tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kolan is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Borges has locked on a rear naked choke here! Kolan is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cesar Borges! |
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Danger Dobbie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Gromli Grumblegut!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dobbie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Dobbie shoots in and bounces Grumblegut off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dobbie (2) vs (0) Grumblegut#SUB2#
Grumblegut looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dobbie passes Grumblegut's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Grumblegut is not content to let Dobbie control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grumblegut tries to roll over but Dobbie keeps him under control.
Dobbie is looking to advance position but Grumblegut won't allow it. #SUB2#
Grumblegut looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grumblegut tries to roll over but Dobbie keeps him under control.
Dobbie trying to control from half guard but Grumblegut is working away. #SUB2#
Grumblegut actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Grumblegut tries to get to full guard but Dobbie has control of the leg.
Dobbie wants to pass the guard but Grumblegut is defending well. #SUB#
Dobbie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Grumblegut moves into full guard.
Dobbie advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Grumblegut looking for submissions off his back.
Grumblegut is refusing to be controlled, as Dobbie sits in half guard.
Grumblegut is trying to get back to full guard.
Grumblegut is refusing to be controlled, as Dobbie sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Grumblegut looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2##SUB2#
Grumblegut looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Dobbie has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Grumblegut defend it? Dobbie steps over the head and cranks it - Grumblegut is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Dobbie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Danger Dobbie!
After winning the bout, Danger Dobbie 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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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 17 losses; Robert Melia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Rat Man!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Man fails with a takedown attempt.
Melia feinted with a counter takedown.#TD2#
Man gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Melia (0) vs (2) Man
Man keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Melia actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melia is trying to get back to full guard.
Melia gets full guard.#T1##SUB#
Man got a little sloppy there for a moment and Melia has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Man has managed to get both his arms back between Melia's legs - danger averted.
Man slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (0) vs (5) Man
Melia is not content to let Man control the position. #SUB2#
Man tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Man has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Melia is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Melia prevents Man from moving into mount. #SUB2#
Man is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Melia has escaped the position, nice work there.
Melia gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Melia (0) vs (7) Man
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Man trying to control but Melia is having none of it. #T3#
Man looking to take Melia's back but Melia rolls and after a scramble, Melia ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Melia to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Melia (2) vs (7) Man#SUB2#
Man working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Melia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Melia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Man 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: Melia (2) vs (9) Man
Melia wants to get back to full guard but Man has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (2) vs (12) Man#SUB2#
Man is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Melia knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
Melia is looking for a sweep.
Man tries to advance to mount but can't.
Melia is trying to get back to half guard.
Man tries to advance to mount but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Man is looking to take a break and control but Melia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T5#
Melia gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Man is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Melia doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Man.
Man is looking to advance position but Melia won't allow it. #T6#
Melia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Melia wants to control the action here but instead Man manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (2) vs (15) Man
Man controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Man swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Melia is now in Man's guard. A big mistake from Man there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Melia (4) vs (15) Man
Man can't keep his opponent in guard - Melia advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Man 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.#T7#
Melia wants to take a breather but Man is having none of it. #SUB#
Melia is working for a submission of some sort.
Man won't allow Melia to pass to mount.
Man trying to hold on to Melia's head to control him but Melia postures up.
Man moves into full guard.
Man wants to sweep but no luck.
Melia passes Man's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Melia trying to control from half guard but Man is working away. #T8#
Melia is thwarting Man's attempts to control the position.
Man tries to get to full guard but Melia has control of the leg.
Man trying to control from the bottom.
Melia seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Man does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Man trying to control from the bottom.
Melia prevents Man from improving his position.
Man won't allow Melia to pass to mount.
Melia wants to take a breather but Man is having none of it.
Melia is looking to advance position but Man won't allow it. #T9#
Man is in trouble now - Melia has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (7) vs (15) Man
Melia tries to control but Man wriggling away.
Man wants to hold on but Melia pushes him away.
Melia wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Melia takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Man is desperately trying to improve his position but Melia has a good base and remains in mount.#T10#
Melia forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Melia (10) vs (15) Man#SUB#
Man 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 Melia gets his way!
#SUB#
Melia working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Melia will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Melia is not going to allow Man to sit and survive in this position.
Man turns into Melia and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Melia (10) vs (17) Man
Man is pushing down on Melia's leg trying to pass to half guard. Melia is fighting to maintain full guard but Man has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Man is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Melia moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T11##SUB#
Melia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Man defends well.
Man trying to control the position from guard on top but Melia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Melia looking for a sweep. Not yet Melia, not yet. #T12#
Man content to stall in guard here.
Melia wants to sweep but no luck.
Melia keeping moving, preventing Man from controlling successfully.
Man pushing down on Melia's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Melia manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Man slips nicely into half guard.
Man trying to control the action but Melia is working from the bottom. #T13##SUB2#
Melia makes his way to full guard, as Man worked for a kimura.
Man wants to control from the top but Melia keeps moving.
Man stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Melia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Man is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Man pushing down on Melia's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T14#
Melia makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Melia.#SUB#
Melia looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Man trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Melia looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Man trying to control the position from guard on top but Melia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Man stands and throws Melia's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (10) vs (20) Man
And that's the end of the fight!
Man wins on points by 20 to 10.
Rat Man decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Don Cortez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 9 losses; Thomas Engine!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Cortez clinches up with Engine and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Cortez jumps guard.
Cortez has control of Engine's left arm, preventing Engine from doing any damage.
Engine is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cortez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Engine is one step ahead there.
Cortez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Engine sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cortez's guard.
Cortez wants to get back to full guard.
Engine is pressing down on Cortez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cortez is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Engine prevents Cortez from improving his position.
We've been hearing good reports from Cortez'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.
Engine seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
Cortez won't allow Engine to pass to mount.
Engine stalling.
Cortez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Engine slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Engine looking to pass the guard.
Engine controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Engine trying to control but Cortez is working from the bottom. #T2#
Engine is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cortez wants to sweep but no luck.
Engine tries to free his leg and advance position but Cortez is retaining full guard.
Engine 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.
Engine's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Cortez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cortez keeping moving, preventing Engine from controlling successfully. #T3#
Engine is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cortez keeping moving, preventing Engine from controlling successfully.
Engine is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Engine trying to control the position from guard on top but Cortez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Engine is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
Cortez seems keen to control Engine's posture.
Engine's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cortez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Engine manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cortez (2) vs (0) Engine
Cortez controlling from the top position.
Cortez wants to pass the guard but Engine is keeping the position.#T5#
Cortez wants to control from the top but Engine keeps moving.
Cortez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Engine is keeping the position for now.
Cortez trying to control the position from guard on top but Engine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cortez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Engine controlling Cortez's posture.
Engine wants to sweep here but Cortez controlling him for the moment.
Cortez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Engine keeping moving, preventing Cortez from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
Cortez passes Engine's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cortez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Engine knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Cortez is looking for a kimura but Engine is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cortez to get the leverage.
Cortez wants to control but Engine is keeping him busy.
Cortez not doing much here.
#T8#
Cortez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Engine for as long as he can get away with.
Cortez works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cortez (5) vs (0) Engine
Cortez tries to control but Engine wriggling away.
Cortez is looking to take Engine's back but instead Engine gets back to half guard. Nice work. #T9#
Engine trying to hold on to Cortez's head to control him but Cortez postures up.
Engine is trying to get back to full guard.
Cortez performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T10#
Cortez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Engine won't allow Cortez to pass to mount.
Cortez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Engine keeps working.
Cortez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cortez is looking to take a break and control but Engine is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T11#
Cortez trying to pass the guard but Engine defending well.
Cortez trying to control from half guard but Engine is working away.
Cortez wants to pass the guard but Engine is defending well.
Cortez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Engine wants to get back to full guard.#T12#
Engine is refusing to be controlled, as Cortez sits in half guard.
Cortez wants to pass to mount but Engine is defending the position.
Engine tries to roll over but Cortez keeps him under control.
Cortez wants to advance to full mount but Engine doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Cortez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cortez sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T13#
Cortez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Engine swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cortez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cortez passes into half guard. #T14#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cortez trying to mount his opponent but Engine defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cortez takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
Don Cortez retains his super heavyweight title!
After the fight, Don Cortez was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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