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Grappling Hype -18- PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Marc Schlager! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Carson Tully!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Schlager tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tully tries to counter with a clinch but Schlager shakes him off and moves away.#TD2#
Tully feints and as Schlager raises his hands in defense, Tully changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Schlager (0) vs (2) Tully
Tully wants to pass the guard but Schlager is keeping the position.#SUB#
Schlager isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Tully stacks Schlager 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 Tully! Score +3 for passing guard: Schlager (0) vs (5) Tully
Schlager tries to bench press Tully off him but Tully keeps the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB2#
Tully tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schlager is not content to let Tully control the position. #T1#
Schlager regains half guard.
Tully moves into full mount! Schlager won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Schlager (0) vs (8) Tully
Tully can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Schlager is looking to escape.
Tully tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Schlager can't escape the position.
Tully trying to control but Schlager is having none of it. #T2##SUB2#
Tully wants to finish this one by submission but Schlager is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Tully.
Tully controlling from the full mount.
Let's hope that Tully 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.
Schlager is working to get back to half guard.
Tully trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tully controlling his opponent.
Tully can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Schlager is looking to escape.
Tully controlling his opponent. #T3#
Schlager working to try and regain half guard.
Tully can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Schlager is looking to escape.
Tully controlling from the full mount.
Schlager gets back to half guard.
Tully is looking to advance position but Schlager won't allow it. #SUB#
Schlager looking for submissions off his back.
Tully wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schlager keeps working. #T4##SUB#
Schlager looking for submissions off his back.
Tully works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Schlager (0) vs (11) Tully
Tully tries to control but Schlager wriggling away.
Tully controlling from the full mount.
Tully trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T5#
Schlager is controlling an arm, preventing Tully from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Tully controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schlager really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Schlager manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Tully is looking to advance position but Schlager won't allow it. #SUB#
Schlager is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tully pulls his head out easily. #T6#
Tully seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Tully wants to work for an arm triangle but Schlager is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Schlager definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Schlager looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tully trying to control the action but Schlager is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Schlager looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Schlager looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Schlager is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tully pulls his head out easily. #T7##SUB2#
Tully is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Schlager has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tully performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Schlager actively working from the bottom here.
Tully is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Schlager (0) vs (14) Tully
Schlager sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Schlager looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Tully is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Schlager is just riding it out for now. Tully eventually gives up the hold. #T8##SUB#
Schlager is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tully pulls his head out easily.
Tully is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Schlager looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tully is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T9#
Tully wants to take a breather but Schlager is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tully controlling the action here. #SUB#
Schlager is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tully pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Schlager looking for submissions off his back.
Tully trying to pass the guard but Schlager defending well. #SUB#
Schlager actively working from the bottom here.
Tully takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T10#
Tully wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schlager keeps working.
Tully wants to free his trapped foot but Schlager is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tully is still trying to improve position.
Tully keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Schlager looking for submissions off his back.
Tully wants to control but Schlager is keeping him busy.
Well, if Tully 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.
Tully passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Schlager (0) vs (17) Tully#T11#
Tully is trying to take his opponent's back.
Tully takes Schlager's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Schlager is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Schlager (0) vs (20) Tully
Tully trying to control.#SUB2#
Tully is looking for the choke from the back position but Schlager is controlling his hands well.
Tully keeps control of the position as Schlager tries to break free.
What can Schlager do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T12##SUB2#
Tully working for a choke but Schlager is defending well.
Schlager rolls, trying to escape but Tully keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Schlager showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Schlager showing good submission defense here.
Schlager tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Tully looking to control and managing it successfully. #T13#
Schlager really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Schlager is working hard here to advance position.
Tully trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tully controlling from the full mount.
Tully trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Schlager is desperately trying to improve his position but Tully has a good base and remains in mount.#T14#
Tully tries to control but Schlager wriggling away.
Schlager regains half guard.
Tully content to control rather than advance.
Tully frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Schlager (0) vs (23) Tully
Schlager is looking to improve his position but Tully isn't that keen on the idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schlager 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: Schlager (2) vs (23) Tully
Tully is pulling down on Schlager's head to control his posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tully wins on points by 23 to 2.
Carson Tully 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 bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Big Guy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Diminutive Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Guy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Guy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side.
Jackson with the counter takedown but Guy avoids it easily.
Guy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jackson defends well and Guy ends up having to push Jackson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Guy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Guy jumps guard but Jackson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Guy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jackson smiles and moves away.
Guy doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Guy (0) vs (2) Jackson
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Guy has his foot on Jackson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jackson works his way back into a safe position though.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1##SUB#
Guy is looking for a triangle here but Jackson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Guy (0) vs (5) Jackson#SUB2#
Jackson tries for a kimura but Guy is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Jackson tries for a kimura but Guy is defending well. #SUB2#
Jackson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jackson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Jackson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
Guy is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson working away.#SUB2#
Jackson is trying to get an arm triangle but Guy is defending well.
Guy is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jackson off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Guy (4) vs (5) Jackson
Jackson tries to break free.
#SUB#
Jackson is trying to defend against the choke here but Guy has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Guy Tightens the hold and Jackson taps out furiously! Guy displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Big Guy! |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Lyric Mann! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Spud Grubbins!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Mann gets caught flat footed, as Grubbins shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mann (0) vs (2) Grubbins
Mann looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grubbins is one step ahead there.
Grubbins wants to pass the guard but Mann is keeping the position.
Mann keeping moving, preventing Grubbins from controlling successfully.
Grubbins showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mann has his hands on Grubbins's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mann can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Grubbins controls the pace.#T1##SUB2#
Grubbins drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mann manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Grubbins has Mann in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mann (2) vs (2) Grubbins
Mann slips nicely into half guard.
Mann wants to pass to mount but Grubbins is defending the position.
Mann not doing much here.
#T2#
Grubbins wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Mann trying to control the pace.
Mann's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4#
Mann moves into full mount! Grubbins won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Mann (5) vs (2) Grubbins
Mann trying to control but Grubbins is having none of it.
Mann content just to control the position here. #T5#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Further stalling from Mann.
Grubbins is looking to get to half guard.#T6#
Mann fails to advance to Grubbins's back.
Mann trying to control but Grubbins is having none of it. #T7#
Mann takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mann wants to take Grubbins's back here but Grubbins is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Mann controlling the pace for now.
Mann wants to take Grubbins's back here but Grubbins is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T8#
Mann looking to take Grubbins's back but Grubbins rolls and after a scramble, Grubbins ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Grubbins to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mann (5) vs (4) Grubbins
Mann has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Grubbins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mann is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grubbins stays in close to Mann's body and controls the position. #T9#
Grubbins is fighting to break Mann's control of his arms but Mann is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Grubbins wants to pass the guard but Mann is keeping the position.
Grubbins wants to control from the top but Mann keeps moving.
Mann has Grubbins pulled in close to control his posture.
Grubbins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mann is keeping the position for now.
Grubbins trying to control but Mann is working from the bottom.
Mann lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mann (7) vs (4) Grubbins#T10#
Mann 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. #SUB2#
Grubbins is looking for a triangle but Mann pushes his legs off easily.
Mann 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.
Mann wants to pass the guard but Grubbins is keeping the position.#T11#
Grubbins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mann manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mann (7) vs (6) Grubbins
Mann wants to sweep here but Grubbins controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Mann has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Grubbins can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T12#
Grubbins trying to control but Mann is working from the bottom.
Grubbins pushing down on Mann's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mann is positioning himself well to prevent Grubbins advancing to mount. #SUB2#
Grubbins wants to work for an arm triangle but Mann is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mann wants to control but Grubbins is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Grubbins is looking to advance position but Mann won't allow it.
Mann trying to control but Grubbins postures up.
#T13#
Mann moves into full guard.
Mann keeping full guard, as Grubbins tries to pass.
Mann is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Grubbins looking to pass the guard.
Mann controlling the position.
Grubbins tries to free his leg and advance position but Mann is retaining full guard.
Grubbins trying to control but Mann is working from the bottom.
Mann bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Grubbins's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mann (9) vs (6) Grubbins#T14#
Mann stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grubbins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mann is stalling in the full guard.
Mann stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grubbins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Mann is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Grubbins is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Grubbins has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mann (9) vs (8) Grubbins
And that's the end of the fight!
Mann takes the fight on points by 9 to 8. |
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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 10 wins and 0 losses; Cesar Borges! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Gilberto Burke!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#CL2#
Burke instigates a clinch. #TD#
Borges pulls guard effortlessly.
Burke slips nicely into half guard.
Burke is trying to control. Borges wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Burke is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Borges manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Borges throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Borges pulls Burke in close to his closed guard and prevents Burke from doing any damage or advancing position.
Burke must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Borges is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Burke is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Burke wants to pass the guard but Borges is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Burke drops back, looking for a kneebar! Borges looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Borges looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Borges! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Borges (4) vs (0) Burke
Borges is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Burke will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Burke is trying to control Borges's posture but Borges avoids it.
Burke tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Borges wants to control but Burke is keeping him busy.
Burke being controlled for a moment. #T2#
Borges gets to mount! Burke was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Borges (6) vs (0) Burke#SUB#
Borges jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Burke manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Burke is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Borges tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Burke tries to buck Borges off but Borges is having none of it.#T3#
Borges wants to control but Burke is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Borges working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Borges is looking to take a break and control but Burke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Burke is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Borges wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Burke, who protects the arm well.
Burke is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Burke gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Borges (8) vs (0) Burke#T4#
Burke is looking to get to half guard.
Burke sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Borges tries to pass to full mount but Burke defends it. #SUB2#
Burke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Borges pulls his head out easily.
Burke is looking for a sweep. Borges is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Borges trying to control from half guard but Burke is working away. #T5##SUB2#
Burke actively working from the bottom here.
Burke is not content to let Borges control the position.#SUB2#
Burke actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borges trying to mount his opponent but Burke defends it.
Borges works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Borges (11) vs (0) Burke
Burke is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Borges working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T6##SUB#
Borges tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Borges has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Burke's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Borges is looking to take a break and control but Burke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Burke looks to move to half guard but instead Borges has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Borges (13) vs (0) Burke
Burke keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Borges looking to control but Burke is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Borges works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Borges (16) vs (0) Burke#SUB#
Borges has got one arm under Burke's chin. This could be trouble... Burke trying to control the other hand but Borges gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Burke has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cesar Borges! |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Ronan Darongo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Bone Breaker!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Darongo tries to sprawl but Breaker drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Darongo (0) vs (2) Breaker
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Darongo trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Darongo wants to improve his position but Breaker is controlling well.
Breaker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Darongo is refusing to be controlled, as Breaker sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breaker prevents Darongo from improving his position.#T1#
Breaker trying to pass the guard but Darongo defending well.
Breaker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Breaker is trying to control. Darongo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Breaker is looking to advance position but Darongo won't allow it. #T2#
Darongo is looking to control Breaker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Darongo avoid being mounted?
Breaker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Darongo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Darongo keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T3#
Darongo trying to control here.
Breaker is controlling the pace.
Darongo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Breaker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Breaker wants to control from the top but Darongo keeps moving.
Darongo pulls Breaker in to control the position.
Breaker is looking to pass into half guard but Darongo pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Darongo is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Darongo (2) vs (2) Breaker#T5#
Darongo stopping the sweep attempt from Breaker.
Darongo is fighting to break Breaker's control of his arms but Breaker is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Breaker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Breaker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Darongo is one step ahead there.
Breaker pulls Darongo in close to prevent any damage.
Breaker looking for a sweep. Not yet Breaker, not yet. #T6#
Darongo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Breaker wants to sweep here but Darongo controlling him for the moment.
Darongo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Breaker looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Breaker controls Darongo momentarily but Darongo frees himself.
Darongo preventing the sweep. #T7#
Breaker looking to control.
Darongo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Breaker is trying to control the position but Darongo postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Breaker holds on and takes a little breather.
Darongo preventing the sweep.
Breaker is pulling down on Darongo's head. It's preventing any offense from Darongo, at least for the moment.
Breaker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Darongo is one step ahead there.
Breaker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T8#
Breaker has Darongo pulled in close to control his posture.
Darongo stays in close to Breaker's body and controls the position.
Darongo postures up.
Breaker has his hands on Darongo's head, controlling the position.
Breaker working a defensive guard here.
#T9#
Darongo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Breaker looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Darongo puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Breaker is doing well to control the position and prevent Darongo from advancing to side control.
Breaker is looking for a sweep. Darongo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Breaker moves into full guard.
Breaker seems keen to control Darongo's posture.#T10#
Breaker controls Darongo momentarily but Darongo frees himself.
Breaker controlling the position.
Darongo preventing the sweep.
Breaker trying to keep a closed guard but Darongo is proving a slippery customer.
Breaker wants to hit a sweep here but Darongo passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Breaker there! Score +3 for passing guard: Darongo (5) vs (2) Breaker
Breaker tries to reverse the position but Darongo maintains control.
Breaker slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T11#
Darongo prevents Breaker from improving his position.
Breaker manages to get to full guard.
Darongo preventing the sweep.
Darongo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Darongo tries to free his leg and advance position but Breaker is retaining full guard.
Breaker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Breaker 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: Darongo (5) vs (4) Breaker
Darongo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T12#
Darongo is not content to let Breaker control the position.
Darongo is looking to control Breaker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Darongo avoid being mounted?
Darongo manages to get to full guard.
#T13#
Darongo is pulling down on Breaker's head to control his posture.
Breaker wants to control from the top but Darongo keeps moving.
Breaker being controlled here momentarily. #T14#
Darongo wants to sweep but no luck.
Breaker 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.
Darongo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darongo takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
Our winner, Ronan Darongo, 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 75 wins and 60 losses; Tres Sulvar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Jack Sullivan!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sullivan fails with a takedown attempt.
Sulvar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Sullivan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sulvar (2) vs (0) Sullivan#SUB#
Sulvar thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Sullivan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sulvar defends it easily.#SUB2#
Sullivan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sulvar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sullivan keeping moving, preventing Sulvar from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB2#
Sullivan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Sullivan has his foot on Sulvar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sulvar works his way back into a safe position though.
Sullivan is trying to keep Sulvar in close.
Sullivan keeping moving, preventing Sulvar from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Sulvar is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Sulvar drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sulvar jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Sulvar drops back looking for a leg! Sullivan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sullivan manages to kick Sulvar off! Sulvar jumps back into Sullivan's guard.
Sullivan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sulvar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Sullivan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sulvar defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB2#
Sullivan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sulvar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sulvar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sullivan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sulvar wants to control from the top but Sullivan keeps moving. #SUB2#
Sullivan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sulvar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Sulvar drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sullivan dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (2) vs (2) Sullivan
Sulvar is pulling down on Sullivan's head to control his posture.
Sullivan trying to control the position from guard on top but Sulvar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sulvar is adopting a defensive guard.
Sullivan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
We've been hearing good reports from Sulvar'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.
Sullivan stays in close to Sulvar's body and controls the position.
Sulvar is pulling down on Sullivan's head. It's preventing any offense from Sullivan, at least for the moment.
Sulvar keeping full guard, as Sullivan tries to pass.
Sullivan keeps trying to improve his position.
Sulvar trying to control the position.
Sullivan tries to free his leg and advance position but Sulvar is retaining full guard. #T4#
Sulvar trying to control the position here.
Sullivan tries to free his leg and advance position but Sulvar is retaining full guard.
Sullivan trying to control but Sulvar is working from the bottom.
Sullivan being controlled here momentarily.
Sulvar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sullivan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (4) vs (2) Sullivan
Sulvar 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Sullivan working for a triangle but Sulvar defends it easily.
Sullivan keeping moving, preventing Sulvar from controlling successfully.
Sulvar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T5#
Sullivan keeping moving, preventing Sulvar from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Sullivan working for a triangle but Sulvar defends it easily.
Sulvar controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Sullivan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sulvar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sulvar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sullivan keeping moving, preventing Sulvar from controlling successfully.
Sullivan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sulvar controls the pace.#T6#
Sulvar wants to control from the top but Sullivan keeps moving.
Sullivan is pulling down on Sulvar's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Sulvar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sullivan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sulvar has managed to get both his arms back between Sullivan's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Sulvar 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.
Sulvar trying to control the position from guard on top but Sullivan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Sullivan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sulvar wants to control from the top but Sullivan keeps moving. #SUB#
Sulvar is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sullivan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sullivan has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (4) vs (4) Sullivan#T7#
Sulvar being controlled here, momentarily.
Sullivan trying to control but Sulvar is working from the bottom.
Sulvar is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sulvar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sulvar has his hands on Sullivan's head, controlling the position. #T8#
Sulvar has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sulvar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sullivan advances to half guard.
Sulvar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sullivan is working away from the top position though.
Sulvar wants to control but Sullivan passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (4) vs (7) Sullivan
Sulvar can't do much from the bottom here. #T9#
Sulvar isn't going anywhere.
Sullivan trying to control the position but Sulvar is working away. #SUB2#
Sullivan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sullivan wants to control but Sulvar is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Sullivan is trying to get an arm triangle but Sulvar is defending well.
Sullivan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sulvar keeps working.
I wouldn't like to be where Sulvar is right now. #SUB2#
Sullivan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sulvar has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Sulvar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T10#
Sulvar is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Sullivan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sulvar keeps working.
Sulvar struggling a bit here.
Sulvar is not content to let Sullivan control the position.
Sulvar is trying to control Sullivan's posture but Sullivan avoids it. #SUB2#
Sullivan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Sullivan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T11#
Sulvar sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sullivan is looking to advance position but Sulvar won't allow it.
Sulvar is staying active underneath Sullivan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sulvar is concentrating on defense, preventing Sullivan from advancing position.
Sulvar is trying to control but can't.
Sulvar keeping hold of Sullivan's head, controlling as best he can.
Sulvar is trying to control but can't.
#T12#
Sullivan tries to pass to full mount but Sulvar defends it. #SUB2#
Sullivan is trying to work for a kimura but Sulvar is defending well.
Sulvar controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Sulvar is trying to maintain the position but Sullivan is very close to passing his half guard.
Sulvar moves into full guard.
Sulvar trying to control the position here.
Sulvar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sullivan manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (6) vs (7) Sullivan
Sulvar trying to control the position from guard on top but Sullivan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Sulvar 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. #SUB2#
Sullivan looking for a guillotine here but Sulvar defends easily.
Sullivan keeping moving, preventing Sulvar from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Sullivan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sulvar defends well.#SUB#
Sulvar drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sulvar jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T14##SUB2#
Sullivan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sulvar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Sullivan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sulvar defends it easily.#SUB#
Sulvar thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Sulvar drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sullivan dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (6) vs (9) Sullivan
Sullivan trying to control the position from guard on top but Sulvar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sulvar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sulvar holds on and takes a little breather.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sullivan wins on points by 9 to 6. |
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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; Danger Dobbie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Dram Macallan!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Dobbie closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Dobbie (4) vs (0) Macallan
Dobbie moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Macallan prevents Dobbie from moving into mount.
The referee asks Dobbie politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Dobbie prefers to stall for the moment though.
Dobbie tries to move into full mount but can't pass Macallan's legs. #SUB#
Dobbie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Dobbie goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Macallan has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dobbie but great work by Macallan. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dobbie (4) vs (4) Macallan
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dobbie is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Macallan is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dobbie (4) vs (6) Macallan
Dobbie sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Dobbie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Dobbie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Macallan controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Dobbie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Macallan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Dobbie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Dobbie working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Macallan has passed into half guard!
#SUB#
Dobbie actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Macallan is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Dobbie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Dobbie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Dobbie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Dobbie has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Macallan escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Macallan! Score +3 for passing guard: Dobbie (4) vs (9) Macallan#T3#
Dobbie is looking to reverse the position.
Dobbie sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Dobbie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Macallan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dobbie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Dobbie looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Dobbie actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Dobbie looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Macallan not doing much here.
#SUB#
Dobbie actively working from the bottom here.
Dobbie wants to sweep but Macallan has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dobbie (4) vs (12) Macallan
Macallan moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dobbie (4) vs (14) Macallan
Dobbie is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T5#
Macallan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dobbie working to try and regain half guard.
Dobbie tries to improve his position but instead Macallan has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Dobbie (4) vs (17) Macallan
You can see the frustration on Dobbie's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Macallan controlling the position well here. Dobbie rolled but Macallan kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
You can see the frustration on Dobbie's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T6#
I would not like to be Dobbie right now.
Dobbie is in bad spot here.
Dobbie is working hard here to advance position.
Macallan controls the action.
Dobbie is in bad spot here.
Macallan biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T7#
Dobbie manages to reverse the position and now he's in Macallan's guard. Nice work there by Dobbie.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dobbie (6) vs (17) Macallan
Dobbie trying to control the position from guard on top but Macallan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dobbie works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dobbie wants to pass the guard but Macallan is defending well.
Macallan is trying to control but can't.
Dobbie wants to free his trapped foot but Macallan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dobbie trying to control the action but Macallan is working from the bottom.
Dobbie is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Macallan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T8#
Dobbie works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dobbie (9) vs (17) Macallan
Dobbie controlling from the full mount.
Dobbie trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Macallan tries to reverse the position but Dobbie maintains control.
Dobbie looking to control but Macallan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dobbie can't control as he wanted to and Macallan manages to get the fight back to his half guard. #T9#
Dobbie is thwarting Macallan's attempts to control the position.
Macallan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Macallan is concentrating on defense, preventing Dobbie from advancing position.
Macallan trying to control here.
Dobbie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T10#
Well, if Dobbie 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.
Dobbie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dobbie wants to control but Macallan is keeping him busy.
Dobbie wants to pass the guard but Macallan is defending well.
Macallan is controlling Dobbie's trapped leg to prevent Dobbie from advancing to side control.#T11#
Dobbie trying to control from Macallan's half guard. Macallan has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Dobbie trying to control but Macallan is working from the bottom.
Macallan is adopting a defensive guard.
Dobbie tries to free his leg and advance position but Macallan is retaining full guard. #T12#
Dobbie trying to control the position from guard on top but Macallan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Macallan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Macallan keeping moving, preventing Dobbie from controlling successfully.
Macallan pulls Dobbie in close to his closed guard and prevents Dobbie from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dobbie trying to control but Macallan is working from the bottom. #T13#
Macallan seems keen to control Dobbie's posture.
Dobbie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Dobbie (12) vs (17) Macallan
Dobbie is looking to take a break and control but Macallan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dobbie working away.
Dobbie has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Macallan! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dobbie (14) vs (17) Macallan
Macallan is controlling an arm, preventing Dobbie from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T14#
Dobbie controlling the pace for now.
Dobbie is stalling here but it's allowed Macallan to get half guard.
Dobbie is keen to just control but Macallan is a slippery customer.
Dobbie trying to control from Macallan's half guard. Macallan has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Macallan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dobbie controls the pace.
Dobbie stands and throws Macallan's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dobbie (17) vs (17) Macallan
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Dobbie gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Dobbie takes the fight on points by 18 to 17.
Our winner, Danger Dobbie, 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 London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Otto Kolan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Dick Dennison!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Dennison throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kolan was covering up waiting for the punch and Dennison finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kolan (0) vs (2) Dennison
Dennison preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Dennison drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kolan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kolan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kolan! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kolan (4) vs (2) Dennison#SUB#
Kolan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dennison knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dennison is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Kolan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennison prevents Kolan from improving position. #T1#
Dennison is trying to improve his position.
Dennison sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Dennison is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kolan pulls his head out easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Kolan'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.#SUB2#
Dennison looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dennison regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Dennison has his foot on Kolan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kolan works his way back into a safe position though.
Kolan passes Dennison's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kolan trying to pass the guard but Dennison defending well.
Kolan passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kolan (7) vs (2) Dennison
Dennison prevents Kolan from moving into mount. #SUB#
Kolan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dennison, who protects the arm well.
Dennison 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.
Kolan works to advance to full mount. Dennison defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kolan (9) vs (2) Dennison#T2#
Dennison is trying to escape the mount.
Dennison 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.#SUB2#
Dennison actively working from the bottom here.
Dennison is looking for a sweep. Kolan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Kolan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dennison sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Dennison is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kolan pulls his head out easily.
Kolan trying to control from half guard but Dennison is working away.
Kolan is pressing down on Dennison's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dennison is holding on for now. #T3##SUB2#
Dennison actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Dennison looking for submissions off his back.
Dennison works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Dennison has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kolan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Dennison looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kolan passes into half guard.
Dennison is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dennison is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kolan is pressing down on Dennison's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dennison is holding on for now.
Kolan wants to control but Dennison is keeping him busy. #T4##SUB2#
Dennison looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kolan wants to free his trapped foot but Dennison is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Dennison looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dennison wants to improve his position but Kolan is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Dennison looking for submissions off his back.
Kolan uses his free foot to push down on Dennison's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dennison. Score +3 for passing guard: Kolan (12) vs (2) Dennison
Kolan wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #SUB#
Kolan working for a submission but Dennison is keeping him at bay. #T5##SUB#
Kolan wants to finish this one by submission but Dennison is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kolan.
Dennison gets back to half guard.
Kolan wants to pass to mount but Dennison is defending the position. #SUB2#
Dennison looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Kolan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dennison sees it coming and defends easily.
Kolan wants to free his trapped foot but Dennison is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Kolan is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Dennison looking for submissions off his back.#T6##SUB2#
Dennison looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Dennison actively working from the bottom here.
Dennison is trying to get back to full guard.
Dennison gets full guard.
Dennison looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kolan is one step ahead there.
Kolan tries to free his leg and advance position but Dennison is retaining full guard.
Kolan trying to control the position from guard on top but Dennison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kolan slips nicely into half guard.#T7#
Dennison wants to improve his position but Kolan is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Dennison is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kolan pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Dennison looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Kolan is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Dennison actively working from the bottom here.
Dennison wants to improve his position but Kolan is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Dennison actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Kolan is working for a kimura but Dennison is defending it quite comfortably.
#T8#
Dennison won't allow Kolan to pass to mount. #SUB#
Kolan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dennison doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kolan.
Dennison is in trouble now - Kolan has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kolan (15) vs (2) Dennison
Kolan tries to control but Dennison wriggling away.
Kolan takes Dennison's back. Score +3 for taking back: Kolan (18) vs (2) Dennison
Dennison is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Kolan working for a choke but Dennison is defending well. #T9#
Kolan is trying to stick to Dennison's back but Dennison is turning into Kolan. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kolan's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dennison. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kolan (18) vs (4) Dennison#SUB#
Kolan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dennison defends it easily.
Dennison passes Kolan's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Kolan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dennison uses his free foot to push down on Kolan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kolan. Score +3 for passing guard: Kolan (18) vs (7) Dennison#SUB2#
Dennison is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kolan to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kolan shrugs it off. #SUB2#
Dennison is working for a guillotine from mount but Kolan frees his head quite easily.
#SUB2#
Dennison wants to finish this one by submission but Kolan is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Dennison.
Kolan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T10##SUB2#
Dennison looking for a guillotine from mount but Kolan is having none of it. #SUB2#
Dennison jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kolan manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Kolan tries to bench press Dennison off him but Dennison keeps the position. #SUB2#
Dennison is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kolan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kolan is looking to regain half guard here but Dennison keeps moving and retains side control.
Kolan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kolan works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Dennison is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T11#
Dennison pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kolan is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Kolan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dennison defends it easily.
Dennison slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Dennison is looking for a kimura but Kolan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dennison to get the leverage. #SUB#
Kolan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dennison pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Dennison is working for a submission of some sort.
Kolan moves into full guard.
#T12##SUB#
Kolan has his foot on Dennison's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dennison works his way back into a safe position though.
Dennison passes Kolan's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Dennison is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kolan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dennison. #SUB2#
Kolan is defending against the submission attempts here by Dennison.
#SUB2#
Dennison looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Dennison is working for a submission of some sort.
#T13#
Kolan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kolan.#SUB2#
Dennison drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dennison jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Dennison got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kolan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dennison has managed to get both his arms back between Kolan's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Dennison thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kolan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Kolan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dennison defends it easily.#T14#
Dennison wants to pass the guard but Kolan is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Dennison drops back looking for a leg! Kolan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kolan manages to kick Dennison off! Dennison jumps back into Kolan's guard.
Dennison stopping the sweep attempt from Kolan.#SUB#
Kolan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dennison can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Kolan is looking for a triangle but Dennison pushes his legs off easily.
Kolan is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dennison passes Kolan's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Dennison is looking for a kimura but Kolan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dennison to get the leverage.
Kolan tries to get to full guard but Dennison has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kolan takes the fight on points by 18 to 7.
Otto Kolan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 2 losses; Olaf Koks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Jack Dredd!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Koks shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dredd is trying to defend but Koks finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Koks (2) vs (0) Dredd#SUB2#
Dredd is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Koks pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koks perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Dredd actively working from the bottom here.
Dredd wants to improve his position but Koks is controlling well.
#SUB#
Koks is working for a kimura but Dredd is defending it quite comfortably.
Koks perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dredd looking for a kimura from the bottom but Koks passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Koks (5) vs (0) Dredd
Koks slows the pace down.
Koks moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Koks (7) vs (0) Dredd#T1#
Koks manages to capitalize on a mistake by Dredd to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Koks (10) vs (0) Dredd
You can see the frustration on Dredd's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Koks slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Koks trying to control momentarily.
Dredd wants to escape the position.
Koks trying to control momentarily.
Dredd is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Koks controls the action.
Dredd tries to escape the position.
#T2##SUB#
Dredd has hold of Koks's leg, trying to break free but it's let Koks lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Dredd is turning an unusual color here� he's out! Koks throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Olaf Koks!
An out of breath Olaf Koks thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Jack Dredd had this to say: 'I smell your momma'. |
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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 6 wins and 1 losses; Don Cortez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Rat Man!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Man. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cortez (0) vs (4) Man
Cortez 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.
Cortez is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Man working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cortez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cortez is trying to control Man's posture but Man avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Man tries to advance to mount but Cortez denies him.
Man moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Cortez (0) vs (6) Man
Man looking to control but Cortez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cortez wants to control but Man is having none of it.
Cortez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Man pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Cortez is working to get back to half guard.
#T2##SUB2#
Man has control of Cortez's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Cortez regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Cortez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cortez is squirming around, avoiding Man's attempts to control the action.
Man is trying to take his opponent's back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Man trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Cortez wants to control but Man is having none of it.
Man trying to control but Cortez is having none of it. #SUB2#
Man jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle�. Ooooh, that looks tight� Cortez is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Cortez and Man has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB2#
Man tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Man has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4#
Man is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Cortez is looking to regain half guard here but Man keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Man swings around for an armbar but Cortez sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Man's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cortez (2) vs (6) Man
Cortez wants to pass the guard but Man is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Man is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cortez (2) vs (8) Man#SUB2#
Man is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T5#
Cortez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Man pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cortez is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cortez seems keen to control Man's posture.
Man pushes down on Cortez's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T6#
Cortez is refusing to be controlled, as Man sits in half guard.
Man wants to free his trapped foot but Cortez is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Man is working for a kimura but Cortez is defending it quite comfortably.
Cortez is trying to control but can't.
Cortez is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Man is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cortez is just riding it out for now. Man eventually gives up the hold. #T7#
Man wants to free his trapped foot but Cortez is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Man is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Man is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cortez manages to get to full guard.
#T8#
Man is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cortez keeping full guard, as Man tries to pass.
Cortez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T9#
Cortez has his hands on Man's head, controlling the position.
Cortez'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.#T10#
Man postures up.
Man wants to control from the top but Cortez keeps moving.
Cortez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T11#
Cortez wants to sweep but no luck.
Cortez is pulling down on Man's head. It's preventing any offense from Man, at least for the moment.
Man trying to control but Cortez is working from the bottom.
Cortez controlling the position.
Cortez keeping moving, preventing Man from controlling successfully. #T12#
Cortez controls Man momentarily but Man frees himself.
Cortez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Man stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cortez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Man trying to control the position from guard on top but Cortez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cortez has Man pulled in close to control his posture. #T13#
Man tries to free his leg and advance position but Cortez is retaining full guard.
Cortez is pulling down on Man's head. It's preventing any offense from Man, at least for the moment.
Man wants to control from the top but Cortez keeps moving.
Cortez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cortez looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T14#
Man looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Cortez has an active guard here but Man has managed to pass into half guard.
Cortez won't allow Man to pass to mount.
Man perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Man is working for a kimura but Cortez is defending it quite comfortably.
Cortez wants to control but Man is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Man wins on points by 8 to 2.
Rat Man is the new super heavyweight champion!
Rat Man was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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