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SSG 423 Maximus vs Hlervu PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Graeme Du Bois! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Bohumil Bazant!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Du Bois has Bazant up against the cage in a clinch.
Du Bois really is a fat lump.#TD#
Du Bois is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Bazant can't fight it off and eventually Du Bois manages to take the fight to the floor. Bazant looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Du Bois (2) vs (0) Bazant
Bazant controlling Du Bois's posture.
Du Bois wants to pass the guard but Bazant is keeping the position.
Du Bois being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bazant's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Du Bois wants to control from the top but Bazant keeps moving.
Du Bois looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Bazant has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bazant tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Du Bois wants to control from the top but Bazant keeps moving.
Bazant pulls Du Bois in to control the position.
Du Bois stays in close to Bazant's body and controls the position.
Bazant bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Du Bois's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Du Bois (2) vs (2) Bazant
Du Bois keeping full guard, as Bazant tries to pass.
Bazant looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Bazant looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Du Bois keeping full guard, as Bazant tries to pass.
Du Bois looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bazant is one step ahead there.
Bazant looking to pass the guard.
Bazant 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. #T3#
Du Bois is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bazant controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Du Bois is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bazant is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bazant is fighting to break Du Bois's control of his arms but Du Bois is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bazant stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Du Bois swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Du Bois looking to control.
Bazant is fighting to break Du Bois's control of his arms but Du Bois is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Du Bois being controlled here, momentarily.
Bazant trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bazant is stalling in the full guard.
More stalling from Bazant.#T5#
Bazant passes Du Bois's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bazant content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Du Bois makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Du Bois.
Bazant looking to pass the guard.
Du Bois is trying to control the position but Bazant postures up. #T6#
Bazant's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Du Bois seems keen to control Bazant's posture.
Bazant controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Du Bois working a defensive guard here.
Du Bois is trying to hold Bazant in close to prevent damage but Bazant has managed to pass into half guard.
Bazant with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T7#
Du Bois moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bazant is pushing down on Du Bois's leg trying to pass to half guard. Du Bois is fighting to maintain full guard but Bazant has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bazant perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bazant trying to mount his opponent but Du Bois defends it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bazant in particular looking to stall.
Du Bois might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T8#
Du Bois is looking to control Bazant's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Du Bois avoid being mounted?
Du Bois is looking to improve his position.
Bazant perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Du Bois is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bazant controlling the pace. #T9##SUB2#
Bazant is working for a kimura but Du Bois is defending it quite comfortably.
Bazant keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Let's hope that Bazant has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Bazant prevents Du Bois from improving his position.
Bazant is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T10#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Bazant.
Du Bois is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at CN・Dojo, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Bazant with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Bazant is looking to advance position but Du Bois won't allow it.
Bazant controlling the action here. #T11#
Bazant is keen to just control but Du Bois is a slippery customer.
Du Bois tries to get to full guard but Bazant has control of the leg.
Bazant is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T12#
It looks like Bazant 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.
Bazant wants to control but Du Bois is keeping him busy.
Bazant stalling.
Bazant wants to free his trapped foot but Du Bois is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bazant is taking a breather. Du Bois 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.#T13#
Bazant wants to pass the guard but Du Bois is defending well.
Du Bois tries to roll over but Bazant keeps him under control.
Du Bois is trying to maintain the position but Bazant is very close to passing his half guard.
Well, if Bazant 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.
#T14#
Du Bois is trying to control but can't.
Bazant takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bazant wants to pass to mount but Du Bois is defending the position.
Du Bois works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bazant looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Du Bois is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bazant won't allow Du Bois to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Bazant gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Bazant wins on points by 3 to 2. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Dusan Petrovic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 23 losses; Zurab Nozadzi!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Petrovic closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nozadzi to the mat! Nozadzi manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Petrovic (2) vs (0) Nozadzi
Petrovic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nozadzi is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petrovic trying to control but Nozadzi is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nozadzi is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petrovic (2) vs (2) Nozadzi
Nozadzi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Petrovic (2) vs (5) Nozadzi
Petrovic gets back to half guard.
Nozadzi wants to control but Petrovic is keeping him busy.
Petrovic trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Petrovic actively working from the bottom here.
Nozadzi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Petrovic is trying to get back to full guard.
My spies in The Forge 👊 inform me that Nozadzi has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1##SUB#
Petrovic looking for submissions off his back.
Nozadzi passes into side control, despite Petrovic's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Petrovic (2) vs (8) Nozadzi
Petrovic is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Nozadzi trying to pass the guard but Petrovic defending well.
Petrovic regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nozadzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Petrovic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Petrovic wants to improve his position but instead Nozadzi has moved into half guard.
#T2#
Petrovic tries to roll over but Nozadzi keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Nozadzi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Petrovic has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nozadzi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Petrovic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nozadzi wants to free his trapped foot but Petrovic is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Petrovic tries to roll over but Nozadzi keeps him under control.
Nozadzi is keen to just control but Petrovic is a slippery customer.#T3##SUB2#
Nozadzi 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.
Nozadzi is taking a breather. Petrovic 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.
Petrovic is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Petrovic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nozadzi pulls his head out easily.
Petrovic is trying to get back to full guard.
Petrovic looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Petrovic looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Nozadzi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Petrovic is not content to let Nozadzi control the position.
Nozadzi wants to pass the guard but Petrovic is defending well. #SUB2#
Nozadzi is working for a submission of some sort.
Petrovic tries to get to full guard but Nozadzi has control of the leg. #T5#
Nozadzi stalling.
Nozadzi is trying to control the action in half guard but Petrovic is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Petrovic is trying to get back to full guard.
Petrovic is staying active underneath Nozadzi, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Nozadzi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Petrovic doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nozadzi. #SUB#
Petrovic looking for submissions off his back.
Petrovic is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Nozadzi jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Petrovic (2) vs (11) Nozadzi#T6##SUB2#
Nozadzi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Petrovic is trying to control Nozadzi's posture but Nozadzi avoids it. #SUB2#
Nozadzi goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Petrovic rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Nozadzi's guard! Nice work there by Petrovic! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petrovic (4) vs (11) Nozadzi
Nozadzi keeping full guard, as Petrovic tries to pass.
Nozadzi looking for a sweep. Not yet Nozadzi, not yet.
Petrovic passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Petrovic (7) vs (11) Nozadzi#T7#
Nozadzi gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Petrovic (9) vs (11) Nozadzi
Nozadzi manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Petrovic is looking for a kimura here.
Nozadzi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nozadzi.
Petrovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Nozadzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nozadzi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Petrovic is one step ahead there.
Nozadzi keeping moving, preventing Petrovic from controlling successfully. #T8##SUB2#
Nozadzi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Petrovic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Petrovic drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Petrovic jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Petrovic forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Petrovic is working for a kimura but Nozadzi is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Petrovic wants to work for an arm triangle but Nozadzi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Petrovic wants to work for an arm triangle but Nozadzi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nozadzi manages to get to full guard.
#T9#
Petrovic trying to control but Nozadzi is working from the bottom.
Nozadzi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petrovic (9) vs (13) Nozadzi
Petrovic has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Nozadzi has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Petrovic (9) vs (16) Nozadzi
Nozadzi wants to control but Petrovic is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Nozadzi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Petrovic is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Nozadzi taking a breather here. #T10##SUB2#
Nozadzi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Petrovic knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Petrovic seems a little lost for a moment, as Nozadzi dominates the positioning.
Petrovic tries to bench press Nozadzi off him but Nozadzi keeps the position. #SUB2#
Nozadzi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Petrovic is not content to let Nozadzi control the position. #T11#
Petrovic is looking to reverse the position.
Petrovic seems a little lost for a moment, as Nozadzi dominates the positioning.
Nozadzi trying to control the action but Petrovic is working from the bottom.
Petrovic is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nozadzi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Nozadzi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Petrovic knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T12##SUB#
Petrovic actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Petrovic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nozadzi pulls his head out easily.
Nozadzi wants to pass the guard but Petrovic is defending well.
Nozadzi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Petrovic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nozadzi trying to pass the guard but Petrovic defending well. #SUB2#
Nozadzi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T13#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nozadzi in particular looking to stall.
Nozadzi is looking to stall here but Petrovic recovers full guard.
Nozadzi forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Petrovic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nozadzi pulls his head out easily.
Nozadzi trying to control from half guard but Petrovic is working away.
Petrovic is trying to get back to full guard.#T14#
Nozadzi has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Petrovic (9) vs (19) Nozadzi
Petrovic is just holding on here. Nozadzi manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Petrovic (9) vs (22) Nozadzi
Nozadzi is hanging on to Petrovic's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Petrovic is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nozadzi has good solid back control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nozadzi wins on points by 22 to 9.
A relieved looking Zurab Nozadzi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 32 losses; Paul Gascoigne! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 17 losses; Declan Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Steve Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Robinson doesn't manage to clinch there - Gascoigne circles away.
#TD2#
Robinson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gascoigne (0) vs (2) Robinson
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Robinson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gascoigne sees it coming and defends easily.
Robinson controlling the action here.
Gascoigne is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gascoigne trying to control from the bottom.
#T1##SUB2#
Robinson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gascoigne doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Robinson.
Gascoigne controlling the position for now.
Robinson trying to pass the guard but Gascoigne defending well. #T2#
Robinson wants to control but Gascoigne is keeping him busy.
Robinson is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Gascoigne looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Robinson working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T3#
Robinson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gascoigne looking for a sweep. Not yet Gascoigne, not yet.
Gascoigne can't keep his opponent in guard - Robinson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Robinson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gascoigne keeping control of the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T4#
It looks like Robinson 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.
Gascoigne is looking to improve his position.
#T5#
Robinson is looking to take a break and control but Gascoigne is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Robinson trying to pass the guard but Gascoigne defending well.
Gascoigne is refusing to be controlled, as Robinson sits in half guard.
Robinson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T6#
Gascoigne is trying to control but can't.
Robinson wants to free his trapped foot but Gascoigne is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gascoigne is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T7#
Gascoigne wants to control but Robinson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gascoigne is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Globo Gym (5000), so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Gascoigne is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T8#
Gascoigne is trying to maintain the position but Robinson is very close to passing his half guard.
Robinson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gascoigne (0) vs (5) Robinson
Robinson content just to control the position here.
Robinson is continuing to stall.#T9#
Gascoigne is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Robinson controlling from the full mount.
Gascoigne is looking to improve his position but Robinson isn't that keen on the idea.
Robinson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T10#
Robinson tries to control but Gascoigne wriggling away.
Robinson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gascoigne haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gascoigne manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T11#
Robinson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gascoigne is concentrating on defense, preventing Robinson from advancing position.
Well, if Robinson 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.
Gascoigne is looking to improve his position.
Robinson wants to pass to mount but Gascoigne is defending the position. #T12#
Robinson is trying to control. Gascoigne wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Robinson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gascoigne keeping control of the position.
Gascoigne gets full guard.#T13#
Gascoigne looking for a sweep. Not yet Gascoigne, not yet.
Robinson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Robinson tries to free his leg and advance position but Gascoigne is retaining full guard.
Robinson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gascoigne manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gascoigne (2) vs (5) Robinson
Gascoigne looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T14#
Robinson 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.
Gascoigne 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Gascoigne from controlling successfully.
Robinson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robinson wins on points by 5 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Declan Robinson 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 London, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 54 losses; Richard Anderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 15 losses; Mecilvus Gabenagus!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Anderson gets a clinch. #TD2#
Gabenagus has Anderson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Gabenagus pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Anderson tumbling to the mat - Gabenagus dives into Anderson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anderson (0) vs (2) Gabenagus
Gabenagus 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.
Gabenagus trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gabenagus looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gabenagus stopping the sweep attempt from Anderson.#T1#
Anderson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Anderson is trying to keep Gabenagus in close.
Anderson controlling Gabenagus's posture. #T2#
Anderson keeping full guard, as Gabenagus tries to pass.
Gabenagus engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Gabenagus from controlling successfully. #T3#
Gabenagus controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gabenagus stopping the sweep attempt from Anderson.
Gabenagus postures up.
#T4#
Anderson pulls Gabenagus in to control the position.
Gabenagus sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gabenagus passes Anderson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gabenagus controlling the action here.
Anderson won't allow Gabenagus to pass to mount. #T5#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gabenagus in particular looking to stall.
Gabenagus is looking to pass Anderson's guard but actually Anderson recovers to full guard.
Anderson 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.
Anderson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T6#
Gabenagus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gabenagus controlling from the top position.
Anderson keeping full guard, as Gabenagus tries to pass. #T7#
Gabenagus 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.
Gabenagus looking to sit in guard and control but Anderson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (2) vs (2) Gabenagus#T8#
Gabenagus 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.
Anderson postures up.
#SUB2#
Gabenagus looking for subs off his back but Anderson has passed one foot through into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T9#
Anderson wants to take a breather but Gabenagus is having none of it.
Anderson prevents Gabenagus from improving his position.#SUB2#
Gabenagus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gabenagus is trying to control but Anderson manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (5) vs (2) Gabenagus#T10#
Gabenagus is desperately trying to improve his position but Anderson has a good base and remains in mount.
Anderson content just to control the position here.
Gabenagus is working to get back to half guard.
Anderson tries to control but Gabenagus wriggling away. #T11#
Gabenagus wants to control but Anderson is having none of it.
Anderson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gabenagus is desperately trying to improve his position but Anderson has a good base and remains in mount.
Gabenagus is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T12#
Gabenagus tries to hold on but Anderson pushes him away.
Anderson prevents Gabenagus from getting the reversal.
Gabenagus is squirming around, avoiding Anderson's attempts to control the action.
Anderson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T13#
Gabenagus can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson manages to capitalize on a mistake by Gabenagus to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Anderson (8) vs (2) Gabenagus
Gabenagus tries to escape the position.
#T14#
Anderson trying to control momentarily.
Gabenagus wants to escape the position.
Gabenagus trying to control the hands but Anderson breaks the grip.
Gabenagus is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gabenagus is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
Our winner, Richard Anderson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 7 losses; Helio Karelin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 1 losses; Antonio Maximus Jr!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Karelin shoots in and bounces Maximus Jr off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Karelin (2) vs (0) Maximus Jr
Maximus Jr is trying to control the position but Karelin postures up.
Karelin pushing down on Maximus Jr's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've been hearing good reports from Karelin'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.
Maximus Jr tries to roll over but Karelin keeps him under control.
Karelin trying to mount his opponent but Maximus Jr defends it.
Maximus Jr tries to get to full guard but Karelin has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Maximus Jr is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Karelin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Karelin's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Karelin (2) vs (4) Maximus Jr
Karelin is trying to break free.
Maximus Jr is riding his opponent, not letting Karelin buck him off.
Maximus Jr is not going to allow Karelin to sit and survive in this position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T2#
Let's hope that Maximus Jr 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.#T3#
It looks like Maximus Jr 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Karelin is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Maximus Jr is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Karelin rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Maximus Jr is keen to just control but Karelin is a slippery customer.
Maximus Jr looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T5#
Maximus Jr is looking to advance position but Karelin won't allow it.
Maximus Jr is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Maximus Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Karelin keeps working.
Maximus Jr tries to pass the half guard into mount. Karelin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Maximus Jr perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Karelin is trying to maintain the position but Maximus Jr is very close to passing his half guard.#T6#
Maximus Jr takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Maximus Jr is thwarting Karelin's attempts to control the position.
Maximus Jr controlling the action here.
Karelin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Karelin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Karelin has Maximus Jr pulled in close to control his posture.
Maximus Jr sitting in guard here, content to control.
Maximus Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Karelin swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7#
Karelin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Karelin is working hard here to advance position.
Maximus Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Karelin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maximus Jr looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Karelin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T8#
Maximus Jr sitting in guard here, content to control.
Maximus Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maximus Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Karelin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maximus Jr is one step ahead there.
Karelin keeping moving, preventing Maximus Jr from controlling successfully.
Maximus Jr forces his way into half guard.#T9#
Maximus Jr is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Maximus Jr is looking to pass Karelin's guard but actually Karelin recovers to full guard.
Karelin controls Maximus Jr momentarily but Maximus Jr frees himself.
Karelin has Maximus Jr pulled in close to control his posture.
Maximus Jr wants to control from the top but Karelin keeps moving. #SUB#
Karelin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T10#
Maximus Jr trying to control but Karelin is working from the bottom.
Maximus Jr sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Karelin keeping moving, preventing Maximus Jr from controlling successfully.
Maximus Jr looking to pass the guard.
Maximus Jr trying to move into half guard but instead Karelin has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Karelin (4) vs (4) Maximus Jr
Maximus Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T11#
Maximus Jr looking to control.
Maximus Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Maximus Jr, not yet.
Karelin looking to pass the guard.
Karelin looking to sit in guard and control but Maximus Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Karelin (4) vs (6) Maximus Jr
Karelin managing to control the position.
Maximus Jr passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Karelin (4) vs (9) Maximus Jr
Maximus Jr moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Karelin (4) vs (11) Maximus Jr#T12#
Karelin tries to hold on but Maximus Jr pushes him away.
Maximus Jr fails to advance to Karelin's back.
Maximus Jr is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Maximus Jr controlling from the full mount.
Maximus Jr wants to control the pace but Karelin is squirming around nicely. #T13#
Maximus Jr controlling from the full mount.
Maximus Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T14#
Karelin is looking to improve his position but Maximus Jr isn't that keen on the idea.
Maximus Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Karelin is looking to get to half guard.
Maximus Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Maximus Jr wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Karelin is squirming around, avoiding Maximus Jr's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus Jr wins on points by 11 to 4.
Antonio Maximus Jr decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 32 losses; Denubis Majere! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 22 losses; Raja Silalahi!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Majere drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Majere (4) vs (0) Silalahi
Silalahi tries to bench press Majere off him but Majere keeps the position.
Majere taking a breather here.
Silalahi struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Majere trying to control the action but Silalahi is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Majere thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Silalahi struggling a bit here.
Silalahi tries to buck Majere off but Majere is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Majere staying calm.
Silalahi tries to buck Majere off but Majere is having none of it.#T2#
Silalahi regains half guard.
Majere is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Majere (7) vs (0) Silalahi
Silalahi tries to lock up and control but Majere gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Silalahi working to try and regain half guard.
Silalahi wants to hold on but Majere pushes him away.
Majere takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Silalahi is trying to escape the mount.
Majere looking to control and managing it successfully.
Silalahi is looking to improve his position but Majere isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Silalahi tries to lock up and control but Majere gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Silalahi is trying to reverse the position but instead Majere has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Majere (10) vs (0) Silalahi
Silalahi is trying to break free.
Majere really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Silalahi.#T4#
Majere avoiding Silalahi 's attempts to control his hands.
I would not like to be Silalahi right now.
Will Majere go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Silalahi looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Silalahi is in bad spot here.
#T5#
Silalahi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Majere is riding his opponent, not letting Silalahi buck him off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A lull in the action here.
Silalahi is really stuck here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Majere's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Majere avoiding Silalahi 's attempts to control his hands.
Majere controlling well, preventing Silalahi from escaping the position.
Silalahi looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Majere has the hooks in. Silalahi is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T6#
Majere tries to get the hooks in deep but Silalahi pushed the leg off.
Silalahi trying to control the action but Majere just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Silalahi is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Silalahi tries to escape the position.
Majere is trying to stick to Silalahi's back but Silalahi is turning into Majere. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Majere's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Silalahi. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Majere (10) vs (2) Silalahi#T7#
Silalahi won't allow Majere to sweep him here.
Silalahi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Majere is keeping the position for now.
Majere not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Silalahi looking to sit in guard and control but Majere gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Majere (12) vs (2) Silalahi
Silalahi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Majere controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Silalahi wants to sweep here but Majere controlling him for the moment. #T8#
Silalahi is controlling Majere's posture.
Silalahi wants to improve his position but instead Majere has moved into half guard.
Majere wants to free his trapped foot but Silalahi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Silalahi trying to control from the bottom.
Majere perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Silalahi desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Silalahi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Majere is working away from the top position though.#T9#
Silalahi controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB2#
Silalahi looking for submissions off his back.
Majere with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Silalahi is looking to improve his position.
#T10#
Majere content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Silalahi is trying to control but can't.
Silalahi tries to get to full guard but Majere has control of the leg.
Majere is thwarting Silalahi's attempts to control the position.
Silalahi is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Majere is staying active.
Well, if Majere 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.
#T11##SUB2#
Silalahi looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Majere pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Majere (15) vs (2) Silalahi
Silalahi is trying to reverse the position but instead Majere has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Majere (18) vs (2) Silalahi
Silalahi tries to escape the position.
Majere controls the position.
Majere not allowing Silalahi to control his hands.
Majere controls the action.
Silalahi trying to control but not successfully. #T12#
Silalahi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Majere haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Silalahi wants to escape the position.
Majere gets his hands free as Silalahi looks to control.
Majere just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Majere gets his hands free as Silalahi looks to control.
Majere doesn't have the hooks in and Silalahi manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Majere (18) vs (4) Silalahi#T13#
Silalahi is looking to advance position but Majere has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Majere (22) vs (4) Silalahi
Silalahi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Majere takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Silalahi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Majere content just to control the position here. #T14#
Silalahi just holding on.
Majere prevents Silalahi from getting the reversal.
Silalahi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silalahi is holding on to half guard well.
Silalahi moves into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Majere takes the fight on points by 22 to 4.
After winning the bout, Denubis Majere 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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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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 28 losses; Dani Gerbandi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 23 losses; Sergey Makarov!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Makarov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gerbandi circles away.#TD2#
Makarov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gerbandi quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gerbandi (0) vs (2) Makarov
Gerbandi is trying to maintain the position but Makarov is very close to passing his half guard.
Makarov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gerbandi is looking to get back to full guard here but Makarov has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (0) vs (5) Makarov
Makarov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gerbandi's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerbandi is trying to control Makarov's posture but Makarov avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makarov staying calm.#T1#
Gerbandi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Makarov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Makarov is keen to just control but Gerbandi is a slippery customer.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Makarov works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (0) vs (8) Makarov
Gerbandi is just holding on here. Makarov manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Gerbandi (0) vs (11) Makarov
Makarov has the hooks in. Gerbandi is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Makarov controls the action.#T3#
Gerbandi breaks Makarov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (2) vs (11) Makarov
Gerbandi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Makarov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Makarov keeping full guard, as Gerbandi tries to pass.
Gerbandi showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Makarov keeps moving.
Gerbandi trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Makarov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (2) vs (13) Makarov
Gerbandi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Makarov is one step ahead there.
Makarov is fighting to break Gerbandi's control of his arms but Gerbandi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gerbandi wants to sweep here but Makarov controlling him for the moment. #T5#
Gerbandi is trying to control the position but Makarov postures up.
Makarov wants to pass the guard but Gerbandi is keeping the position.
Makarov postures up.
#SUB#
Gerbandi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Makarov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Makarov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T6#
Gerbandi keeping moving, preventing Makarov from controlling successfully.
Gerbandi looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Makarov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Still in half guard, Makarov seems content to control.
Makarov wants to pass to mount but Gerbandi is defending the position.
Gerbandi wants to get back to full guard.
Gerbandi is trying to control but can't.
#T7#
Makarov is controlling the pace.
Gerbandi tries to roll over but Makarov keeps him under control.
Gerbandi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gerbandi.#T8#
Gerbandi working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Gerbandi working for a triangle but Makarov defends it easily.
Makarov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gerbandi wants to sweep here but Makarov controlling him for the moment. #T9#
Makarov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gerbandi wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Makarov is now in half guard.
Makarov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gerbandi wants to improve his position but Makarov is controlling well.
Makarov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gerbandi tries to roll over but Makarov keeps him under control.#T10#
Gerbandi trying to control here.
Gerbandi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Makarov wants to pass the guard but Gerbandi is keeping the position.#SUB#
Gerbandi isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Makarov stacks Gerbandi on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Makarov! Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (2) vs (16) Makarov
Makarov happy to just control the position for now. #T11#
Makarov tries to advance to mount but Gerbandi denies him.
Makarov just content to control the position.
Makarov has control of an arm but Gerbandi manages to advance to Makarov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gerbandi (6) vs (16) Makarov#SUB#
Gerbandi is looking for a choke. Makarov gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Makarov manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (6) vs (18) Makarov
Makarov postures up.
#T12#
Gerbandi looking to control but Makarov passes into half guard.
Makarov is thwarting Gerbandi's attempts to control the position.
Makarov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gerbandi trying to control but Makarov postures up.
#T13#
Makarov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Makarov trying to mount his opponent but Gerbandi defends it.
Gerbandi is trying to maintain the position but Makarov is very close to passing his half guard.
Makarov performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T14#
Makarov prevents Gerbandi from improving his position.
Makarov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Makarov wins on points by 18 to 6.
During a confident post fight interview, Sergey Makarov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 14 losses; Jim Marston! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 57 wins and 34 losses; Roddy Banner!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Marston leaves Banner with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Marston changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD2#
Banner is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Marston's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marston (0) vs (2) Banner
Marston keeping control of the position.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Banner has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Marston moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marston looking to hit a scissor sweep but Banner is one step ahead there. #T1#
Banner controls from within his opponent's guard.
Banner passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Marston (0) vs (5) Banner
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Marston tries to buck Banner off but Banner is having none of it.#T2#
Marston is working hard here to advance position.
Marston is trying to escape the position but Banner is controlling the position.
Marston is trying to improve his position.
Marston is not content to let Banner control the position. #T3#
Marston is looking to regain half guard here but Banner keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner 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 Marston's shoulder. That is not cool.
Marston tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banner is staying tight to Marston's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T4#
Marston tries to buck Banner off but Banner is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Marston's face as Banner controls the position.
Banner trying to control the action but Marston is working from the bottom.
Banner is staying tight to Marston's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T5#
Marston is looking for a sweep.
Banner slows the pace down.
Marston is looking to reverse the position.#T6#
A lull in the action here as Banner stalls from top position.
Banner trying to control the action but Marston is working from the bottom.
Marston struggling a bit here.#T7#
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.
Marston is trying to control Banner's posture but Banner avoids it.
Banner controls the position.
Banner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marston keeps working. #T8#
Banner controls the position.
Marston is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Banner content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Marston is trying to get back to half guard.#T9#
Marston sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Marston looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Banner passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Marston (0) vs (8) Banner#T10#
Marston is trying to control Banner's posture but Banner avoids it.
Banner trying to control the action but Marston is working from the bottom.
Marston tries to improve position but can't.
Marston is not content to let Banner control the position. #T11#
Marston tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Marston seems a little lost for a moment, as Banner dominates the positioning.#T12#
Marston is looking for a sweep.
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.
Let's hope that Banner 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.#T13#
Marston tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Banner wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Banner working away.#T14#
Marston tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Banner takes a little break here. Marston wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marston is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Banner wins on points by 8 to 0.
A victorious Roddy Banner 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 13 losses; Rhett Kline! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 22 losses; Tanner Kyng!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Kyng moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Kyng gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kline (0) vs (2) Kyng
Kyng is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kline keeping moving, preventing Kyng from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kline holds on and takes a little breather.
Kyng slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kline (0) vs (5) Kyng
Kline is letting Kyng control him for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kline struggling a bit here.
Kyng 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 Kline's shoulder. That is not cool. #T1#
Kline struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here.
Kyng tries to advance to mount but Kline denies him.
Kline is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Kline's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kyng trying to pass the guard but Kline defending well.
Kline is positioning himself well to prevent Kyng advancing to mount. #T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Kline manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kline holds on and takes a little breather.
Kyng tries to free his leg and advance position but Kline is retaining full guard.
Kline looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kyng is one step ahead there.
Kyng must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kline has Kyng pulled in close to control his posture.
Kline continues to stall.
Kyng trying to control the position from guard on top but Kline is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Kline wants to hit a sweep here but Kyng passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kline there! Score +3 for passing guard: Kline (0) vs (8) Kyng
Kline can't escape the position.
Kyng controlling the pace for now.
Kline tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kyng sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kyng is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T4#
Kline is trying to escape the mount.
Kyng tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kyng pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Kyng sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kline is trying desperately to improve position.
Kline is working hard here to advance position.
Kyng with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Kyng looking to control and managing it successfully. #T5#
Kline manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kyng stalling.
Kline wants to control but Kyng is keeping busy.
Kyng wants to pass to mount but Kline is defending the position.
Kline works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kyng is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kline tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T6#
Kyng 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.
Kline trying to keep a closed guard but Kyng is proving a slippery customer.
Kyng 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.
Kline has his hands on Kyng's head, controlling the position.
More hug and hope from Kline.
Kyng slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T7#
Kyng trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kyng content to stall in guard here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kline holds on and takes a little breather.
Kyng won't allow Kline to sweep him here.
Kline manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kyng manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (2) vs (8) Kyng
Kyng keeping full guard, as Kline tries to pass.
Kline trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyng is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kyng pulls Kline in to control the position. #T8#
Kline pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kyng is keeping the position for now.
Kyng working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kyng looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kline is one step ahead there.
Kyng has Kline pulled in close to control his posture.
Kyng trying to keep a closed guard but Kline is proving a slippery customer.
Kline sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T9#
Kline trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kline won't allow Kyng to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kyng has his hands on Kline's head, controlling the position.
Kyng is looking to sweep but instead, Kline has passed into half guard.
Kyng is trying to maintain the position but Kline is very close to passing his half guard.
Kyng wants to get back to full guard.#T10#
Kyng is controlling Kline's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Kline trying to control the pace.
Kyng is looking to improve his position.
Kline is thwarting Kyng's attempts to control the position.
Kline performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T11#
Kyng regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kyng pulls Kline in close to prevent any damage.
Kyng looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kline is one step ahead there.
Kline wants to pass the guard but Kyng is keeping the position.#T12#
Kyng pulls Kline in to control the position.
Kyng not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kyng seems keen to control Kline's posture.
Kline's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kyng keeping full guard, as Kline tries to pass.
Kyng has control of Kline's left arm, preventing Kline from doing any damage.
Kyng looking to control.
#T13#
Kline stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kyng swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kyng wants to hit a sweep here but Kline passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kyng there! Score +3 for passing guard: Kline (5) vs (8) Kyng
Kyng 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.
Kyng wants to hold on but Kline pushes him away.
Kyng manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Well, if Kline 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.
Kyng tries to roll over but Kline keeps him under control.#T14#
Kline looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kyng tries to get to full guard but Kline has control of the leg.
Kyng won't allow Kline to pass to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kline sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyng wins on points by 8 to 5.
Our winner, Tanner Kyng, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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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 46 wins and 23 losses; Alexander Maximus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 56 wins and 25 losses; Tendren Hlervu!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Hlervu shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Maximus napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Maximus (0) vs (4) Hlervu
Maximus wants to control but Hlervu postures up.
Maximus is looking to reverse the position.
Hlervu gets to mount! Maximus was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Maximus (0) vs (6) Hlervu
Maximus is desperately trying to improve his position but Hlervu has a good base and remains in mount.
Hlervu looking to control and managing it successfully.
Maximus is desperately trying to improve his position but Hlervu has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hlervu fails to take his opponent's back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hlervu wants to control the pace but Maximus is squirming around nicely.
Maximus is trying desperately to improve position.#T1#
Hlervu content just to control the position here.
Maximus looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Maximus (0) vs (9) Hlervu
Maximus is in bad spot here.
Maximus manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hlervu's guard. Nice work there by Maximus.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (2) vs (9) Hlervu#SUB2#
Hlervu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Maximus defends it easily.
Maximus controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Maximus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hlervu is keeping the position for now.
Maximus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Hlervu looking for a guillotine here but Maximus defends easily.
Maximus not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Maximus wants to control from the top but Hlervu keeps moving. #SUB2#
Hlervu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Maximus defends it easily.#SUB2#
Hlervu has his foot on Maximus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maximus works his way back into a safe position though.
Maximus trying to control but Hlervu is working from the bottom.
Maximus forces his way into half guard.
Hlervu trying to hold on to Maximus's head to control him but Maximus postures up.
#T4#
Hlervu is looking to improve his position.
Maximus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hlervu controlling the position for now.
Maximus controlling the pace.
Maximus's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Hlervu regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hlervu wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hlervu keeping full guard, as Maximus tries to pass. #T5#
Maximus looking to sit in guard and control but Hlervu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (2) vs (11) Hlervu
Maximus controlling Hlervu's posture.
Maximus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hlervu is one step ahead there.
Maximus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T6#
Hlervu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hlervu showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Maximus lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (4) vs (11) Hlervu
Maximus slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Maximus seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hlervu for as long as he can get away with.
Hlervu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T7#
Maximus stays in close to Hlervu's body and controls the position.
Maximus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maximus sitting in guard here, content to control.
Maximus passes into half guard.
Hlervu is trying to get back to full guard.
Maximus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hlervu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hlervu gets back to full guard.
Maximus trying to control but Hlervu is working from the bottom. #T8#
Maximus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Maximus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maximus slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Maximus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hlervu keeping full guard, as Maximus tries to pass. #T9#
Maximus is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Hlervu is looking for a triangle but Maximus pushes his legs off easily.
Maximus showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Maximus is looking to advance position but Hlervu has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Maximus (4) vs (15) Hlervu
Maximus wants to control but Hlervu is having none of it.#T10#
Hlervu wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Maximus regains half guard.
Hlervu trying to mount his opponent but Maximus defends it.
Maximus wants to improve his position but Hlervu is controlling well.
Maximus trying to control from the bottom.
Hlervu is looking to take a break and control but Maximus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maximus holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T11#
Maximus trying to control here.
Hlervu trying to control the action but Maximus is working from the bottom.
Maximus trying to control from the bottom.
Maximus wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Hlervu is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hlervu trying to mount his opponent but Maximus defends it. #T12#
Maximus is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Hlervu jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (4) vs (18) Hlervu
Maximus prevents Hlervu from moving into mount.
Hlervu in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Hlervu tries to advance to mount but Maximus denies him.
Maximus is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T13#
Maximus stops Hlervu from passing to mount.
The referee asks Hlervu politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hlervu prefers to stall for the moment though.
Maximus looks to move to half guard but instead Hlervu has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Maximus (4) vs (20) Hlervu
Hlervu looking to control and managing it successfully.
Maximus is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hlervu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T14#
Maximus is controlling an arm, preventing Hlervu from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Maximus working to try and regain half guard.
Hlervu avoids the attempt from Maximus to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maximus is trying to escape the mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hlervu wins on points by 20 to 4.
Tendren Hlervu is the new super heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Tendren Hlervu 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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