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Grappling Hype -17- PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Trey Moreno! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 9 losses; Gadzhimagomed Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and James Atkins.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Magomedov with a poor takedown #CL#
and Moreno counters by clinching up. #TD#
Moreno lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Moreno (2) vs (0) Magomedov
Magomedov wants to control but Moreno is keeping busy.
Magomedov wants to control but Moreno passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Moreno (5) vs (0) Magomedov
Magomedov tries to improve position but can't.
Magomedov stops Moreno from passing to mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Magomedov can do anything to dispel that myth.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov prevents Moreno from moving into mount.
Moreno is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T1#
Magomedov is looking to regain half guard here but Moreno keeps moving and retains side control.
Magomedov is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Moreno is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Moreno (7) vs (0) Magomedov
Moreno fails to take his opponent's back.
Magomedov working to try and regain half guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Magomedov has eaten all the pies!#T2#
Magomedov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Moreno sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Moreno passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Magomedov! Score +3 for passing guard: Moreno (10) vs (0) Magomedov
Magomedov can't escape the position.
Magomedov tries to lock up and control but Moreno gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Moreno controlling from the full mount.
Moreno seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Magomedov is holding on tight.
Magomedov is looking to improve his position but Moreno isn't that keen on the idea.
Moreno wants to take Magomedov's back here but Magomedov is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moreno moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Moreno (13) vs (0) Magomedov
A bit of a pause in the action here. Moreno controlling the positon.#T4#
Magomedov trying to control the position but Moreno manages to sink in the hooks.
Moreno keeps control of the position as Magomedov tries to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Moreno controlling the positon.
Moreno has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Magomedov tries to roll but Moreno sticks to his back.
I would not like to be Magomedov right now.
Magomedov is in bad spot here.
#T5#
I would not like to be Magomedov right now.
Magomedov tries to break free.
Magomedov is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Magomedov has hold of Moreno's arm. He needs to escape this position sooner or later but for now he's happy enough to control the position and prevent the submission attempts.#T6#
Moreno is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB#
Moreno is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Magomedov has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Moreno has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T7#
Moreno controlling from the back.
Moreno is not going to allow Magomedov to sit and survive in this position.
Moreno has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Magomedov's body.
Magomedov trying to control the action but Moreno just sinks the hooks in.
Magomedov is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T8#
Moreno seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Magomedov for as long as he can get away with.
Magomedov trying to control but not successfully.
Magomedov is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Moreno is not going to allow Magomedov to sit and survive in this position. #T9#
Good control from Moreno.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Moreno.#T10##SUB#
Moreno working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Magomedov is in bad spot here.
#T11##SUB#
Moreno is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Magomedov has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Moreno has good solid back control here.
Magomedov trying to control the hands but Moreno breaks the grip.
Magomedov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Moreno haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Moreno has the hooks in. Magomedov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Magomedov is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Moreno.
#T12#
Magomedov can't escape the position.
Moreno has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Magomedov's body.
I really don't envy Magomedov right now.
#T13#
Moreno doesn't have the hooks in and Magomedov manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moreno (13) vs (2) Magomedov
Moreno is pulling down on Magomedov's head. It's preventing any offense from Magomedov, at least for the moment.
Moreno bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Magomedov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moreno (15) vs (2) Magomedov
Moreno is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Magomedov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T14#
Magomedov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Moreno controls the pace.
Moreno advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Moreno (18) vs (2) Magomedov
Magomedov is trying to escape the position but Moreno is controlling the position.
Magomedov wants to control but Moreno postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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.
Moreno tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Moreno takes the fight on points by 18 to 2.
In defeat, Gadzhimagomed Magomedov stepped up to the mic, saying 'Bratha... i need to trainy,sleepy and then i smesh'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Gabe Utsecks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Purlie Wolfensberger!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Utsecks shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Utsecks (2) vs (0) Wolfensberger
Utsecks tries to free his leg and advance position but Wolfensberger is retaining full guard.
Wolfensberger wants to sweep but no luck.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Wolfensberger has eaten all the pies!
Wolfensberger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Wolfensberger looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Utsecks has picked Wolfensberger up and slammed him! Wolfensberger can't keep hold of the triangle and Utsecks manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Utsecks (5) vs (0) Wolfensberger
Utsecks trying to control the position but Wolfensberger is working away.
Utsecks tries to advance to mount but Wolfensberger denies him. #SUB#
Utsecks tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Utsecks has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolfensberger is trying to escape the position but Utsecks is controlling the position. #T1#
Wolfensberger tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Utsecks wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wolfensberger holds on to Utsecks's head and controls the position momentarily.
Wolfensberger is looking to reverse the position.
Utsecks in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Utsecks has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Wolfensberger! Score +2 for reaching mount: Utsecks (7) vs (0) Wolfensberger
Utsecks controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Wolfensberger wants to hold on but Utsecks pushes him away.
Wolfensberger can't escape the position.
Utsecks mounts Wolfensberger! Really nice guard pass there!
Utsecks looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wolfensberger prevents Utsecks from taking his back.
Utsecks controlling from mount. #T3#
Wolfensberger tries to hold on but Utsecks pushes him away.
Utsecks tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Utsecks working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Wolfensberger is looking to improve his position but Utsecks isn't that keen on the idea.
Utsecks controlling from the full mount.
Utsecks has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Wolfensberger is desperately trying to improve his position but Utsecks has a good base and remains in mount.
Utsecks avoids the attempt from Wolfensberger to control.
Wolfensberger can't escape the position.
Wolfensberger sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Wolfensberger works his way to full guard. Good work.
Utsecks is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Utsecks.#T5#
Utsecks stopping the sweep attempt from Wolfensberger.
Wolfensberger can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Utsecks controls the pace.
Utsecks trying to control but Wolfensberger is working from the bottom.
Utsecks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wolfensberger is keeping the position for now.
Wolfensberger looking for a sweep. Not yet Wolfensberger, not yet.
Wolfensberger has control of Utsecks's left arm, preventing Utsecks from doing any damage. #T6#
Utsecks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wolfensberger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wolfensberger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wolfensberger keeping full guard, as Utsecks tries to pass.
Wolfensberger is trying to control the position but Utsecks postures up.
Utsecks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wolfensberger is keeping the position for now.
Wolfensberger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Utsecks is one step ahead there. #T7#
Wolfensberger 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: Utsecks (7) vs (2) Wolfensberger
Wolfensberger passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Utsecks (7) vs (5) Wolfensberger
Utsecks is squirming around, avoiding Wolfensberger's attempts to control the action.
Wolfensberger might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Utsecks haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Utsecks wants to control but Wolfensberger is having none of it.
Utsecks bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Utsecks (9) vs (5) Wolfensberger#T8#
Utsecks advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Utsecks (12) vs (5) Wolfensberger
Wolfensberger is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Utsecks off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Utsecks (12) vs (9) Wolfensberger#SUB2#
Utsecks defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Wolfensberger keeps control of the position as Utsecks tries to break free.
Utsecks trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
Utsecks fending off the submission attempt from Wolfensberger. #T9#
Utsecks trying to control the hands but Wolfensberger won't let him.
Utsecks is in bad spot here.
Utsecks trying to control the hands but Wolfensberger won't let him. #SUB2#
Wolfensberger looking for the choke from the back.
Will Wolfensberger go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB2#
Wolfensberger looking for the choke from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T10#
Wolfensberger avoiding Utsecks 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Utsecks defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Wolfensberger is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Utsecks has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Utsecks trying to control the hands but Wolfensberger breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Wolfensberger 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, Utsecks has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
Utsecks rolls, trying to escape but Wolfensberger keeps control of the position.
#T11#
Utsecks turns into Wolfensberger and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Utsecks (14) vs (9) Wolfensberger
Utsecks controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Utsecks postures up.
#SUB2#
Wolfensberger is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Utsecks defends well.
Utsecks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T12#
Utsecks controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wolfensberger trying to control the position.
Utsecks is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wolfensberger holds on and takes a little breather.
Wolfensberger wants to sweep here but Utsecks controlling him for the moment. #T13#
Utsecks is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Utsecks works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Utsecks is controlling the pace.
Wolfensberger tries to roll over but Utsecks keeps him under control.
Wolfensberger is still trying to improve position.
Utsecks takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T14#
Utsecks wants to pass the guard but Wolfensberger is defending well.
Wolfensberger is trying to get back to full guard.
Utsecks trying to pass the guard but Wolfensberger defending well.
Wolfensberger tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Utsecks has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Utsecks (17) vs (9) Wolfensberger
Utsecks looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Utsecks takes the fight on points by 17 to 9.
During a confident post fight interview, Gabe Utsecks 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Michael Aalto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Rounin Hashima!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Hashima moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Hashima pulls guard.
Hashima looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aalto is one step ahead there.
Aalto sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hashima's guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Hashima is defending against the submission attempts here by Aalto.
Hashima is concentrating on defense, preventing Aalto from advancing position.
Aalto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hashima keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aalto is controlling the pace.
Aalto is trying to control the action in half guard but Hashima is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hashima keeping hold of Aalto's head, controlling as best he can.
Aalto moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Aalto (3) vs (0) Hashima
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Aalto trying to control the action but Hashima is working from the bottom.
Hashima struggling a bit here.
Hashima is trying to get back to half guard.
Hashima wants to control but Aalto postures up.#SUB#
Aalto tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Aalto has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Aalto tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hashima is looking for a sweep.
Hashima struggling a bit here.
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.
Aalto trying to control the position but Hashima is working away.
Hashima tries to buck Aalto off but Aalto is having none of it.#T2##SUB#
Aalto tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hashima seems a little lost for a moment, as Aalto dominates the positioning.
Aalto in the domination position with Hashima hanging on.#SUB#
Aalto tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Aalto has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Aalto working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Aalto is looking to take a break and control but Hashima is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hashima holds on to Aalto's head and controls the position momentarily. #T3#
Hashima is not content to let Aalto control the position.
Hashima is trying to get back to half guard.
Aalto is looking to take a break and control but Hashima is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hashima is looking for a sweep.
Aalto in the domination position with Hashima hanging on.#SUB#
Aalto looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hashima can't do much from the bottom here.
Hashima is not content to let Aalto control the position. #T4##SUB#
Aalto tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hashima controls the position for a moment.
Hashima is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Aalto is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hashima is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hashima wants to control but Aalto postures up.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.#SUB#
Aalto tries for a kimura but Hashima is defending well. #T5#
Hashima controls the position for a moment.
Hashima is looking to reverse the position.
Hashima struggling a bit here.
Aalto moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB#
Aalto is trying to get an arm triangle but Hashima is defending well.
Hashima can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Aalto thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Aalto is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hashima has escaped the position, nice work there. #T6#
Hashima is trying to control Aalto's posture but Aalto avoids it. #SUB#
Aalto looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Hashima's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hashima is not content to let Aalto control the position. #SUB#
Aalto thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Aalto working away.
Hashima might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Aalto haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T7#
Aalto trying to control the action but Hashima is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Aalto wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hashima, who protects the arm well.
Hashima tries to improve position but can't.
Hashima is trying to escape the position but Aalto is controlling the position.
Hashima is looking to regain half guard here but Aalto keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Aalto working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Aalto wants to control but Hashima is keeping him busy.
Hashima can't do much from the bottom here. #T8#
Aalto is looking to take a break and control but Hashima is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hashima is looking to reverse the position.
Hashima is still trying to improve position.
Aalto trying to control the position but Hashima is working away. #SUB#
Aalto is trying to get an arm triangle but Hashima is defending well.
Aalto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hashima keeps working. #SUB#
Aalto tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Aalto is looking to take a break and control but Hashima is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T9#
You can see the frustration on Hashima's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hashima tries to buck Aalto off but Aalto is having none of it.#SUB#
Aalto tries for a kimura but Hashima is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Hashima's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T10#
Aalto trying to control the position but Hashima is working away.
Aalto working away.
Aalto wants to control but Hashima is keeping him busy.
Hashima holds on to Aalto's head and controls the position momentarily.
Hashima wants to control but Aalto postures up.#SUB#
Aalto thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Aalto is looking to take a break and control but Hashima is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Aalto thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T11#
Aalto wants to control but Hashima is keeping him busy.
Aalto taking a breather here.
Hashima is looking for a sweep.
Aalto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hashima keeps working.
Hashima is looking for a sweep.
Aalto is looking to take a break and control but Hashima is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hashima tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Hashima's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Aalto tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T12#
Hashima tries to buck Aalto off but Aalto is having none of it.#SUB#
Aalto working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hashima is trying to control Aalto's posture but Aalto avoids it.
Hashima is trying to improve his position.
Hashima struggling a bit here.
A bit of a lull in the action here.#SUB#
Aalto is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hashima knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Aalto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hashima keeps working. #T13#
Aalto passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hashima! Score +2 for reaching mount: Aalto (5) vs (0) Hashima
Aalto trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hashima tries to reverse the position but Aalto maintains control.
Hashima wants to hold on but Aalto pushes him away.
Hashima is squirming around, avoiding Aalto's attempts to control the action.
Hashima is trying desperately to improve position.
Hashima is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Aalto looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Hashima is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T14#
Aalto tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Aalto trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Aalto avoids the attempt from Hashima to control.
Hashima is squirming around, avoiding Aalto's attempts to control the action.
Hashima is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Aalto can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hashima is looking to escape.
Hashima is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hashima is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Aalto is staying active.
Hashima is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Aalto works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Aalto (8) vs (0) Hashima#SUB#
Aalto is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Hashima defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aalto takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Our winner, Michael Aalto, 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ciro Tavernelli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 9 losses; Kazuma Kiryu!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Steven Brown.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Tavernelli tries to sprawl but Kiryu drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tavernelli (0) vs (2) Kiryu
Tavernelli is looking to control Kiryu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tavernelli avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Kiryu is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tavernelli sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Kiryu is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tavernelli defends it well. #SUB2#
Kiryu 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#
Kiryu is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tavernelli sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavernelli trying to control here.
Tavernelli is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Kiryu is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1##SUB2#
Kiryu is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Kiryu is working for a kimura but Tavernelli is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Kiryu is trying to work for a kimura but Tavernelli is defending well.
#SUB2#
Kiryu is looking for a kimura but Tavernelli is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kiryu to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Kiryu seems to be working for a kimura but Tavernelli defends the submission attempt.
Tavernelli looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Tavernelli tries to roll over but Kiryu keeps him under control.#T2##SUB2#
Kiryu is trying to work for a kimura but Tavernelli is defending well.
#SUB2#
Kiryu is working for a kimura but Tavernelli is defending it quite comfortably.
Tavernelli tries to get to full guard but Kiryu has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Kiryu 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.
Tavernelli trying to control here.
#SUB#
Tavernelli actively working from the bottom here.#T3##SUB2#
Kiryu is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Kiryu seems to be looking for submissions.
Tavernelli gets back to full guard.
Kiryu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tavernelli is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tavernelli is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tavernelli (2) vs (2) Kiryu#SUB2#
Kiryu working for a triangle but Tavernelli defends it easily.
Tavernelli trying to control but Kiryu is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB2#
Kiryu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tavernelli gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Kiryu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Kiryu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tavernelli defends well.#SUB2#
Kiryu working for a triangle but Tavernelli defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tavernelli trying to control but Kiryu is working from the bottom.
Tavernelli has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Kiryu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tavernelli doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tavernelli manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T5##SUB2#
Kiryu has his feet on Tavernelli's thighs here. He's pushed Tavernelli off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Tavernelli screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kazuma Kiryu!
After winning the bout, Kazuma Kiryu 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 bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Ashton Short! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Torso Junior!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Junior is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Short to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Short has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Junior clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Short (4) vs (0) Junior
Junior trying to control the position but Short manages to sink in the hooks.
Junior staying busy and making it hard for Short to control.
Short avoiding Junior 's attempts to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on Junior's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Short gets his hands free as Junior looks to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Junior's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Junior tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Short has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Junior is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ashton Short! |
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Gromli Grumblegut! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Kevin Hart!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hart defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Grumblegut.#TD#
Grumblegut throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hart was covering up waiting for the punch and Grumblegut finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grumblegut (2) vs (0) Hart#SUB2#
Hart is looking for a triangle but Grumblegut pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Grumblegut drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Grumblegut jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Grumblegut 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.
Grumblegut trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hart can't keep his opponent in guard - Grumblegut advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hart looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Grumblegut is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hart doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Grumblegut. #SUB#
Grumblegut is trying to work for a kimura but Hart is defending well.
#T1##SUB2#
Hart actively working from the bottom here.
Hart is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Grumblegut is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hart is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Grumblegut is looking to advance position but Hart won't allow it.
Hart is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Grumblegut is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Hart is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grumblegut pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Hart is defending against the submission attempts here by Grumblegut.
#T2##SUB2#
Hart looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Grumblegut is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Grumblegut is working for a kimura but Hart is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Grumblegut wants to work for an arm triangle but Hart is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Hart looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Grumblegut is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Grumblegut wants to work for an arm triangle but Hart is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3##SUB2#
Hart looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Hart is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grumblegut pulls his head out easily.
Grumblegut uses his free foot to push down on Hart's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hart. Score +3 for passing guard: Grumblegut (5) vs (0) Hart#SUB#
Grumblegut has control of Hart's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hart regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Hart is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB#
Grumblegut wants to finish this one by submission but Hart is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Grumblegut. #SUB#
Grumblegut looking for a guillotine from mount but Hart is having none of it. #SUB#
Grumblegut working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T4#
Hart slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Hart looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Hart is defending against the submission attempts here by Grumblegut.
#SUB#
Grumblegut is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hart is just riding it out for now. Grumblegut eventually gives up the hold.
Hart tries to roll over but Grumblegut keeps him under control.#SUB#
Grumblegut wants to work for an arm triangle but Hart is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Hart is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grumblegut pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Hart is defending against the submission attempts here by Grumblegut.
#T5##SUB#
Grumblegut is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hart has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Hart is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grumblegut pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Grumblegut is working for a kimura but Hart is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Grumblegut is trying to work for a kimura but Hart is defending well.
#SUB2#
Hart looking for submissions off his back.
Hart tries to roll over but Grumblegut keeps him under control.#T6##SUB#
Grumblegut is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hart is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Grumblegut is working for a kimura but Hart is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Grumblegut is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hart is just riding it out for now. Grumblegut eventually gives up the hold.
Grumblegut prevents Hart from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hart keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Grumblegut is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hart sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Hart looking for submissions off his back.#T7#
Hart tries to roll over but Grumblegut keeps him under control.#SUB#
Grumblegut is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Hart is defending against the submission attempts here by Grumblegut.
#SUB2#
Hart actively working from the bottom here.
Hart is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Hart is defending against the submission attempts here by Grumblegut.
#SUB#
Grumblegut is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T8#
Hart tries to roll over but Grumblegut keeps him under control.#SUB#
Grumblegut is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Hart actively working from the bottom here.
Hart is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Hart actively working from the bottom here.
Hart moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hart really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grumblegut. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Hart looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Grumblegut pushing down on Hart's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Hart looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Hart is defending against the submission attempts here by Grumblegut.
#T9##SUB#
Grumblegut is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Hart looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Grumblegut is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hart doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Grumblegut. #SUB2#
Hart actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Grumblegut is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T10##SUB2#
Hart looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Grumblegut is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hart doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Grumblegut. #SUB#
Grumblegut seems to be working for a kimura but Hart defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Hart actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Hart looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Hart actively working from the bottom here.#T11##SUB#
Grumblegut is working for a kimura but Hart is defending it quite comfortably.
Hart wants to improve his position but Grumblegut is controlling well.
#SUB#
Grumblegut is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hart is just riding it out for now. Grumblegut eventually gives up the hold.
Hart is looking for a sweep. Grumblegut is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Hart looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Hart is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grumblegut pulls his head out easily.
Hart is looking for a sweep. Grumblegut is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Grumblegut is trying for a kimura here. Hart looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Grumblegut wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gromli Grumblegut!
Gromli Grumblegut thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Kevin Hart had this to say: 'Where am I?'. |
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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 11 wins and 18 losses; Robert Melia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 2 losses; Christine St. Georges!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
St. Georges shoots in and gets a takedown into Melia's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Melia (0) vs (2) St. Georges
St. Georges slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
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.
Melia keeping moving, preventing St. Georges from controlling successfully.
Melia can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as St. Georges controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St. Georges trying to control the position from guard on top but Melia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
St. Georges looking to pass the guard. #T1#
St. Georges slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (0) vs (5) St. Georges
Melia stops St. Georges from passing to mount.
St. Georges content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Melia stops St. Georges from passing to mount.
Melia is not content to let St. Georges control the position.
Melia gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Melia (0) vs (7) St. Georges#T2#
St. Georges can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Melia is looking to escape.
St. Georges looking to control and managing it successfully.
St. Georges trying to control but he's not successful this time.
St. Georges content just to control the position here. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Melia is in all sorts of trouble here.
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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
St. Georges trying to control but Melia is having none of it.
St. Georges prevents Melia from getting the reversal.
Melia is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Melia manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Melia is looking to improve his position.
#T4##SUB#
Melia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but St. Georges pulls his head out easily.
St. Georges wants to lay and pray for a moment but Melia keeps working.
Melia is trying to get back to full guard.
St. Georges trying to advance position but Melia counters by regaining guard.
St. Georges not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
St. Georges pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Melia is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5##SUB#
Melia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
St. Georges is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
St. Georges trying to move into half guard but instead Melia has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Melia (2) vs (7) St. Georges
St. Georges keeping moving, preventing Melia from controlling successfully.
Melia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. St. Georges swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
St. Georges 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.
Melia pushing down on St. Georges's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T6#
St. Georges is not content to let Melia control the position.
St. Georges tries to get to full guard but Melia has control of the leg.
St. Georges gets back to full guard.
St. Georges working a defensive guard here.
Melia wants to pass the guard but St. Georges is keeping the position.
Melia stands and throws St. Georges's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (5) vs (7) St. Georges#SUB#
Melia tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Melia has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T7##SUB#
Melia tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Melia has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
St. Georges can't do much from the bottom here.
St. Georges is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on St. Georges's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Melia tries to advance to mount but can't.
Melia is working hard here to advance position.#T8#
St. Georges can't do much from the bottom here.
St. Georges stops Melia from passing to mount.
St. Georges is looking to reverse the position.
St. Georges wants to control but Melia postures up.
Melia content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Melia tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
St. Georges is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Melia is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, St. Georges has escaped the position, nice work there. #T9#
St. Georges regains half guard.
Melia trying to pass the guard but St. Georges defending well.
St. Georges trying to control from the bottom.
Melia trying to control from half guard but St. Georges is working away.
St. Georges trying to control here.
St. Georges is pressing down on Melia's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
St. Georges working a defensive guard here.
Melia wants to control from the top but St. Georges keeps moving. #T10#
St. Georges is adopting a defensive guard.
Melia tries to free his leg and advance position but St. Georges is retaining full guard.
St. Georges looking to hit a scissor sweep but Melia is one step ahead there.
St. Georges is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Melia looking to pass the guard.
St. Georges is pulling down on Melia's head. It's preventing any offense from Melia, at least for the moment.#T11#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now St. Georges is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Melia (5) vs (9) St. Georges
Melia keeping moving, preventing St. Georges from controlling successfully.
Melia 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.
St. Georges trying to control the position from guard on top but Melia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Melia looking to control.
Melia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. St. Georges manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Melia (7) vs (9) St. Georges
Melia postures up.
St. Georges is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
St. Georges trying to control the position.
Melia forces his way into half guard.
St. Georges keeping control of the position.
St. Georges trying to hold on to Melia's head to control him but Melia postures up.
#T13#
St. Georges is looking for a sweep. Melia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
St. Georges trying to control here.
Melia wants to control but St. Georges is keeping him busy.
St. Georges works his way to full guard. Good work.
Melia looking to pass the guard.
St. Georges is trying to control the position but Melia postures up.
Melia wants to pass the guard but St. Georges is keeping the position.
St. Georges working a defensive guard here.
Melia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. St. Georges is keeping the position for now. #T14#
St. Georges has his hands on Melia's head, controlling the position.
St. Georges is looking to sweep but instead, Melia has passed into half guard.
#SUB#
St. Georges is defending against the submission attempts here by Melia.
Melia wants to lay and pray for a moment but St. Georges keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
St. Georges slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
St. Georges wins on points by 9 to 7.
Christine St. Georges seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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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 14 wins and 12 losses; Scott Dolton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 11 losses; Thomas Engine!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Dolton looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dolton (2) vs (0) Engine
Dolton is stalling in the full guard.
Engine keeping moving, preventing Dolton from controlling successfully.
Engine pulls Dolton in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dolton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Engine swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Engine is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Engine looking for a sweep. Not yet Engine, not yet.
Dolton tries to free his leg and advance position but Engine is retaining full guard.
Dolton sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dolton wants to control from the top but Engine keeps moving.
Dolton 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.#T2#
Dolton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dolton wants to control from the top but Engine keeps moving.
Engine has Dolton pulled in close to control his posture.
Dolton looking to pass the guard.
Dolton wants to control from the top but Engine keeps moving. #T3#
Engine wants to sweep but no luck.
Dolton trying to control the position from guard on top but Engine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dolton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dolton is looking to advance position but Engine has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dolton (2) vs (4) Engine
Dolton is looking to improve his position but Engine isn't that keen on the idea.
Engine tries to control but Dolton wriggling away. #T4#
Dolton tries to hold on but Engine postures up.
Engine tries to control but Dolton wriggling away.
Dolton is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dolton tries to hold on but Engine postures up.
Engine is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Engine controlling the pace for now.
Dolton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dolton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T5#
Engine tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dolton is squirming around, avoiding Engine's attempts to control the action.
Engine moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Dolton (2) vs (7) Engine
Engine really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Dolton.
Engine tries to get the hooks in deep but Dolton pushed the leg off.
Dolton is in bad spot here.
Dolton is working hard here to advance position.
Engine not allowing Dolton to control his hands.
Dolton staying busy and making it hard for Engine to control. #T6#
Engine not allowing Dolton to control his hands.
Dolton tries to escape the position.
Engine controlling the position well here. Dolton rolled but Engine kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T7##SUB2#
Engine is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Engine keeps control of the position as Dolton tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Engine goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Dolton escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dolton (4) vs (7) Engine
Dolton prevents Engine from improving his position.#T8#
Dolton content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Dolton is looking for a kimura but Engine is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dolton to get the leverage.
Engine makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Engine.
Dolton trying to control but Engine is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dolton sitting in guard here, content to control. #T9#
Dolton trying to move into half guard but instead Engine has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dolton (4) vs (9) Engine
Engine is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Engine advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dolton (4) vs (12) Engine
Dolton wants to control but Engine postures up.#T10#
Engine in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dolton can't do much from the bottom here.
Engine controlling the position from side mount.
Engine is looking to take a break and control but Dolton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Engine advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dolton (4) vs (14) Engine#T11#
Engine fails to advance to Dolton's back.
Engine controlling his opponent.
Engine can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dolton is looking to escape.
Engine controlling the pace for now.
Engine prevents Dolton from getting the reversal.
Engine controlling from the full mount.
Engine's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T12#
Dolton is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Engine controlling his opponent.
Dolton wants to control but Engine is having none of it.
Engine can't control as he wanted to and Dolton manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Engine trying to pass the guard but Dolton defending well. #T13#
Dolton is holding on to half guard well.
Engine is looking to advance position but Dolton won't allow it.
Engine content to control rather than advance.
Engine is trying to control. Dolton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Engine in particular looking to stall.
Dolton is looking to control Engine's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dolton avoid being mounted?
Engine is controlling the pace.
#T14#
Dolton wants to control but Engine is keeping busy.
Dolton is refusing to be controlled, as Engine sits in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Engine wants to pass to mount but Dolton is defending the position.
Dolton wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Engine wins on points by 14 to 4.
A very excited looking Thomas Engine made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Scott Dolton stepped up to the mic, saying 'It is a joke? Let's start it over again.'. |
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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 7 losses; Joao Miyao! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Lehel Bartasz!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bartasz goes for a double leg but Miyao avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Miyao continues to drive forward.
Bartasz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Miyao shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Miyao showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Miyao (2) vs (0) Bartasz
Bartasz trying to control here.
#SUB#
Miyao is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Miyao is keen to just control but Bartasz is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Miyao seems to be working for a kimura but Bartasz defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Miyao is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Bartasz as he works his way to full guard.
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Bartasz is trying to control the position but Miyao postures up.
Bartasz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Miyao haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Bartasz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Miyao passes into half guard.
Bartasz wants to control but Miyao is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Miyao is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
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Miyao is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bartasz defends it well. #T2#
Miyao prevents Bartasz from improving his position.#SUB#
Miyao 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.
Bartasz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Miyao's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Miyao's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Miyao (2) vs (4) Bartasz
Miyao rolls, trying to escape but Bartasz keeps control of the position.
Bartasz struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T3##SUB2#
Bartasz sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Miyao taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lehel Bartasz!
An out of breath Lehel Bartasz thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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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 8 wins and 4 losses; Nano Grippy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Paul Crewe!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Crewe moves into the clinch.
Grippy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Crewe prevents it.
Crewe is working for takedown but Grippy is calmly controlling the position for now.
Crewe is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Crewe has picked Grippy up - he's going for a ride! Crewe dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grippy (0) vs (2) Crewe
Grippy is looking to control Crewe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Grippy avoid being mounted?
Crewe tries to pass the half guard into mount. Grippy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Crewe keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grippy is refusing to be controlled, as Crewe sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crewe trying to pass the guard but Grippy defending well.
Grippy is refusing to be controlled, as Crewe sits in half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Crewe is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Grippy sees it coming and defends easily.
Grippy is in trouble now - Crewe has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Grippy (0) vs (5) Crewe
Crewe trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Grippy is controlling an arm, preventing Crewe from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Grippy is squirming around, avoiding Crewe's attempts to control the action.
Grippy has given up his back here. Will Crewe look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Grippy (0) vs (8) Crewe#T2#
Crewe tries to keep control of the position but Grippy is staying busy.
Crewe looking to hold on to the position here but Grippy rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Crewe wants to control from the top but Grippy keeps moving. #SUB#
Grippy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Crewe sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Grippy's guard. #SUB2#
Grippy is defending against the submission attempts here by Crewe.
Grippy trying to get back to full guard but Crewe takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Grippy (0) vs (11) Crewe#T3#
Grippy is working to get back to half guard.
Crewe controlling from the full mount.
Grippy is squirming around, avoiding Crewe's attempts to control the action.
Crewe looking to control and managing it successfully.
Grippy regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Crewe perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Grippy regains full guard. Nicely done.
Crewe sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Grippy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crewe is one step ahead there.
Crewe looking to pass the guard. #T5#
Crewe is looking to pass into half guard but Grippy pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Grippy is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grippy (2) vs (11) Crewe#SUB2#
Crewe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Grippy is aware though and is defending well.
Grippy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crewe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grippy is working hard here to advance position.
Grippy passes into half guard.
Crewe wants to control but Grippy passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Grippy (5) vs (11) Crewe
Crewe manages to work his way to half guard, despite Grippy's best efforts.#T6#
Crewe trying to hold on to Grippy's head to control him but Grippy postures up.
Crewe won't allow Grippy to pass to mount.
Grippy passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Grippy (8) vs (11) Crewe
Crewe is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Crewe manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Grippy stopping the sweep attempt from Crewe.
Grippy advances to half guard. #SUB#
Grippy is looking for a kimura here.
Grippy wants to pass to mount but Crewe is defending the position. #T7#
Crewe keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Crewe is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Grippy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Grippy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Grippy is looking for a kimura but Crewe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Grippy to get the leverage.
Grippy wants to pass to mount but Crewe is defending the position.
Crewe regains full guard. Nicely done. #T8#
Grippy tries to free his leg and advance position but Crewe is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Crewe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Grippy tries to free his leg and advance position but Crewe is retaining full guard.
Crewe 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.
Crewe working a defensive guard here.
Crewe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grippy is one step ahead there. #T9#
Grippy looking to pass the guard.
Crewe controls Grippy momentarily but Grippy frees himself.
Grippy pushing down on Crewe's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Grippy is thwarting Crewe's attempts to control the position.
Crewe wants to get back to full guard.
Grippy wants to free his trapped foot but Crewe is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T10#
Crewe makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Crewe.
Crewe seems keen to control Grippy's posture.
Crewe keeping full guard, as Grippy tries to pass.
Grippy forces his way into half guard.
Grippy is looking to pass Crewe's guard but actually Crewe recovers to full guard.
Crewe wants to sweep but no luck. #T11##SUB2#
Crewe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Crewe keeping moving, preventing Grippy from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Crewe working for a triangle but Grippy defends it easily.
Crewe trying to control the position.
Grippy wants to pass the guard but Crewe is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Crewe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Grippy pushes down on Crewe's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T12#
Grippy trying to pass the guard but Crewe defending well.
Grippy uses his free foot to push down on Crewe's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Crewe. Score +3 for passing guard: Grippy (11) vs (11) Crewe
Grippy tries to control but Crewe wriggling away.
Crewe keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Grippy tries to control but Crewe wriggling away. #T13#
Crewe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Crewe stops Grippy from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Crewe is in all sorts of trouble here.
Grippy moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Grippy (14) vs (11) Crewe#SUB#
Grippy has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
You can see the frustration on Crewe's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Grippy is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Grippy controlling well, preventing Crewe from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Crewe defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Grippy's arms. #SUB#
Grippy is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Crewe has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T14#
Crewe trying to control the action but Grippy just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Grippy working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Crewe breaks Grippy's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grippy (14) vs (13) Crewe
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Grippy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crewe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crewe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Grippy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grippy takes the fight on points by 14 to 13.
Nano Grippy retains his bantamweight title!
Our winner, Nano Grippy, 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.
Paul Crewe spoke after the fight, saying 'My, you have lovely hair. You ever find any spiders in it?'. |
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