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Pitbull XLVII 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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Titus Roux! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mica Galvao!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jonathan Paton and John Kavanagh.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Galvao gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Roux (2) vs (0) Galvao
Galvao is controlling Roux's posture.
Roux wants to pass the guard but Galvao is keeping the position.
Galvao is trying to hold Roux in close to prevent damage but Roux has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Roux is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Galvao has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roux trying to control from half guard but Galvao is working away. #T1##SUB#
Roux is looking for a kimura but Galvao is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Roux to get the leverage.
Galvao moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Roux trying to control but Galvao is working from the bottom.
Roux pushes down on Galvao's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Galvao gets back to full guard.
Galvao looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roux is one step ahead there.
Roux looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Galvao looking for a guillotine here but Roux defends easily.
#T2#
Roux wants to control from the top but Galvao keeps moving.
Roux is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Galvao is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Galvao keeping full guard, as Roux tries to pass. #SUB2#
Galvao throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Roux escapes and throws Galvao's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Roux (5) vs (0) Galvao#T3#
Roux wants to control but Galvao is keeping him busy.
Galvao struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Roux wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Galvao, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Roux tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Galvao is looking for a sweep.#T4#
You can see the frustration on Galvao's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Roux tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Roux looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Roux wants to control but Galvao is keeping him busy. #T5#
Galvao wants to control but Roux postures up.
Roux has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Roux (7) vs (0) Galvao
Galvao tries to improve his position but instead Roux has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Roux (10) vs (0) Galvao
Galvao tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Galvao wants to control but Roux is having none of it.
Roux manages to capitalize on a mistake by Galvao to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Roux (13) vs (0) Galvao
Roux is hanging on to Galvao's back as he tries to escape.
Galvao trying to control the action but Roux just sinks the hooks in. #T6#
Galvao tries to roll but Roux sticks to his back.
Galvao tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Roux is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Galvao has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Galvao! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roux (13) vs (2) Galvao
Galvao tries to free his leg and advance position but Roux is retaining full guard.
Galvao trying to control but Roux is working from the bottom.
Galvao is stalling in the full guard.
Roux working a defensive guard here.
#T7##SUB#
Roux looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Galvao sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Roux's guard.
Well, if Galvao 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.
It looks like Galvao 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.#T8#
Roux wants to improve his position but Galvao is controlling well.
Galvao seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Galvao is trying to work for a kimura but Roux is defending well.
#SUB2#
Galvao 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.
#T9#
Galvao passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Roux (13) vs (5) Galvao
Galvao controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Galvao goes for an armbar but he's not got it� Roux turns into him and now he's in Galvao's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roux (15) vs (5) Galvao#T10#
Roux wants to control from the top but Galvao keeps moving.
Galvao is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Galvao keeping full guard, as Roux tries to pass. #T11#
Roux trying to control the position from guard on top but Galvao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Galvao is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Galvao had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Roux defends it easily.
Galvao keeping moving, preventing Roux from controlling successfully. #T12#
Roux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Galvao has Roux pulled in close to control his posture.
Roux slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Roux is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Roux is looking for a kimura but Galvao is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Roux to get the leverage. #T13#
Galvao wants to get back to full guard.
Galvao makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Galvao.
Galvao looking to control but Roux passes into half guard.
Roux tries to pass the half guard into mount. Galvao knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Galvao controlling the position well.
Galvao slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T14#
Galvao wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Galvao is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Roux defends well.
Roux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Galvao is keeping the position for now.
Roux trying to control but Galvao is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roux postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roux takes the fight on points by 15 to 5. |
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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 0 wins and 0 losses; Jairo Anderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Allen Wake!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Joseph Jones and Reed Andrews.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Anderson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Wake manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anderson (2) vs (0) Wake#SUB2#
Wake working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Anderson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Anderson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Anderson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wake controls Anderson momentarily but Anderson frees himself. #SUB2#
Wake is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anderson defends well.
Wake is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Anderson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Anderson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Wake manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Anderson has Wake in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (2) vs (2) Wake
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anderson is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Anderson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wake defends well.#T1#
Wake wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving. #SUB#
Anderson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wake gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wake advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (2) vs (5) Wake
Anderson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (4) vs (5) Wake#SUB#
Anderson is looking for a kimura but Wake is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Anderson to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wake tries to get to full guard but Anderson has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Wake is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anderson pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Anderson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Anderson prevents Wake from improving his position.#SUB#
Anderson is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2##SUB#
Anderson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wake moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Wake is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Anderson is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Anderson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Anderson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Anderson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wake 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: Anderson (4) vs (7) Wake#SUB#
Anderson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Anderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Anderson looking for submissions off his back.#T3##SUB#
Anderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Anderson actively working from the bottom here.
Wake looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Wake seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Anderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Wake is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Anderson is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Allen Wake!
An out of breath Allen Wake 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 11 losses; Harry Kane! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Einar Kyrvänsyylä!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Joseph Jones and Reed Andrews.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Kyrvänsyylä closes the distance and pushes Kane back into the cage.
Kane wants a takedown.
Kane drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kyrvänsyylä gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Kyrvänsyylä jumps guard.
Kyrvänsyylä is looking to sweep but instead, Kane has passed into half guard.
#SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kane is breathing heavily.
Kyrvänsyylä tries to get to full guard but Kane has control of the leg.
Kyrvänsyylä is looking to control Kane's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kyrvänsyylä avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kyrvänsyylä is looking for a sweep. Kane is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Kyrvänsyylä keeping control of the position. #SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä looking for submissions off his back.
Kyrvänsyylä makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kyrvänsyylä.
Kyrvänsyylä controlling the position.#T2#
Kane stopping the sweep attempt from Kyrvänsyylä.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kyrvänsyylä holds on and takes a little breather.
Kyrvänsyylä is trying to keep Kane in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kyrvänsyylä has his hands on Kane's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3#
Kane wants to pass the guard but Kyrvänsyylä is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kyrvänsyylä is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kane (0) vs (2) Kyrvänsyylä
Kane keeping full guard, as Kyrvänsyylä tries to pass.
Kyrvänsyylä engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kyrvänsyylä pushing down on Kane's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T4#
Kane is staying active underneath Kyrvänsyylä, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kyrvänsyylä seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've been hearing good reports from Kane'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#
Kyrvänsyylä is trying to work for a kimura but Kane is defending well.
Kyrvänsyylä keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kyrvänsyylä wants to pass to mount but Kane is defending the position.
Kyrvänsyylä is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T5#
Kyrvänsyylä wants to advance to full mount but Kane doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Kyrvänsyylä looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kyrvänsyylä is looking to pass into half guard but Kane pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kane is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kane (2) vs (2) Kyrvänsyylä
Kyrvänsyylä tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T6##SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kane is aware though and is defending well.
Kyrvänsyylä looking for a sweep. Not yet Kyrvänsyylä, not yet.
Kyrvänsyylä trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Kane avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kyrvänsyylä trying to keep a closed guard but Kane is proving a slippery customer.
Kyrvänsyylä manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kane manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kane (2) vs (4) Kyrvänsyylä
Kyrvänsyylä slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T7#
Kyrvänsyylä trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kyrvänsyylä trying to control but Kane is working from the bottom.
Kyrvänsyylä stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kane swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kyrvänsyylä trying to control but Kane is working from the bottom.
Kyrvänsyylä showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T8#
Kyrvänsyylä must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kyrvänsyylä looking to pass the guard.
Kyrvänsyylä controlling from the top position.
Kyrvänsyylä's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T9#
Kyrvänsyylä slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kane (2) vs (7) Kyrvänsyylä
Kyrvänsyylä in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Let's hope that Kyrvänsyylä 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.#T10#
Kyrvänsyylä is continuing to stall.#SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kyrvänsyylä moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Kyrvänsyylä is looking to take a break and control but Kane is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T11##SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä is trying to get an arm triangle but Kane is defending well. #T12##SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä tries for a kimura but Kane is defending well. #SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kane is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kane being controlled for a moment. #T13#
Kyrvänsyylä trying to control the action but Kane is working from the bottom. #T14#
Kyrvänsyylä controlling the position.
Kyrvänsyylä trying to control the action but Kane is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyrvänsyylä wins on points by 7 to 2.
After the fight, Einar Kyrvänsyylä was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 26 losses; Scott Hill! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Niko Christian!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Chad Campbell and Eddie Farnsworth.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Hill looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Christian! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hill (4) vs (0) Christian
Hill is looking to take a break and control but Christian is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Christian can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Hill looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hill is looking to take a break and control but Christian is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Hill is trying to get an arm triangle but Christian is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill wants to control but Christian is keeping him busy.
Christian sneaks back into half guard.#T1##SUB#
Hill is trying to work for a kimura but Christian is defending well.
Hill is thwarting Christian's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Hill is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Christian has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Hill is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Christian has managed to free his arm - good work.
Christian is trying to maintain the position but Hill is very close to passing his half guard.
Christian wants to get back to full guard.
Hill is pressing down on Christian's thigh, looking to free his foot. Christian is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Christian looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Christian wants to control but Hill is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hill is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Christian looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Christian is refusing to be controlled, as Hill sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Christian looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Hill is working for a submission of some sort.
Hill wants to free his trapped foot but Christian is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Christian is looking for a sweep. Hill is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Christian has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hill is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Christian looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Christian makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Christian.
Christian keeping moving, preventing Hill from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Hill'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#
Christian looking for a guillotine here but Hill defends easily.
Hill trying to control but Christian is working from the bottom.
Christian keeping full guard, as Hill tries to pass. #T4##SUB2#
Christian working for a triangle but Hill defends it easily.
Hill pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Christian is keeping the position for now.
Christian 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: Hill (4) vs (2) Christian#SUB#
Hill is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Christian pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Christian seems to be working for a kimura but Hill defends the submission attempt.
Christian is thwarting Hill's attempts to control the position.#T5##SUB#
Hill looking for submissions off his back.
Christian prevents Hill from improving his position.
Hill gets back to full guard.
Hill keeping moving, preventing Christian from controlling successfully.
Hill looking for a sweep. Not yet Hill, not yet. #SUB#
Christian got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hill has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Christian has managed to get both his arms back between Hill's legs - danger averted.
Hill keeping moving, preventing Christian from controlling successfully. #T6##SUB#
Christian avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Hill has his foot on Christian's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Christian works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Hill working for a triangle but Christian defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Christian drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hill looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hill looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hill! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hill (8) vs (2) Christian
Christian 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.
Christian is trying to control Hill's posture but Hill avoids it.
Christian is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Hill looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T7##SUB#
Hill tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hill has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hill trying to control the position but Christian is working away.
Christian tries to bench press Hill off him but Hill keeps the position.
Hill looking to control but instead Christian has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#SUB#
Hill is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Christian is just riding it out for now. Hill eventually gives up the hold.
Christian works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hill trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T8#
Hill trying to control the position from guard on top but Christian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Christian manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hill manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hill (8) vs (4) Christian
Hill working a defensive guard here.
Christian trying to control but Hill is working from the bottom.
Christian tries to free his leg and advance position but Hill is retaining full guard.
Christian wants to control from the top but Hill keeps moving. #SUB#
Hill is looking for a triangle but Christian pushes his legs off easily.
Christian controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Christian wants to control from the top but Hill keeps moving. #T9#
Hill controls Christian momentarily but Christian frees himself.
Christian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Hill escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Christian gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hill 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.
Hill keeping moving, preventing Christian from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Hill has his foot on Christian's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Christian works his way back into a safe position though.
Christian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Hill throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Christian pushing down on Hill's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T10#
Hill slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Christian trying to control but Hill is working from the bottom.
Hill looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Christian trying to control the position from guard on top but Hill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Christian might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hill haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Christian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hill looking to hit a scissor sweep but Christian is one step ahead there.
Christian wants to control from the top but Hill keeps moving. #T11#
Hill controls Christian momentarily but Christian frees himself.
Christian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hill swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Christian pushing down on Hill's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Christian trying to control the action but Hill is working from the bottom.
Christian looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Christian seems to be working for a kimura but Hill defends the submission attempt.
Hill is looking for a sweep. Christian is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T12#
Hill gets back to full guard.
Hill keeping moving, preventing Christian from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Christian avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Christian trying to control the position from guard on top but Hill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Hill is looking for a triangle but Christian pushes his legs off easily.
Christian wants to control from the top but Hill keeps moving.
Hill trying to keep a closed guard but Christian is proving a slippery customer.
#T13#
Hill looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Hill has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Christian can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hill is breathing heavily.
Christian wants to control from the top but Hill keeps moving.
Christian 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. #SUB#
Hill looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hill keeping full guard, as Christian tries to pass.
Hill looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T14#
Hill keeping moving, preventing Christian from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Hill has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Christian can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Christian drops back looking for a leg! Hill is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hill manages to kick Christian off! Christian jumps back into Hill's guard.
Christian trying to control but Hill is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Christian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Hill looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hill is trying to hold Christian in close to prevent damage but Christian has managed to pass into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hill takes the fight on points by 8 to 4. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 58 wins and 62 losses; Leonardinho Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Jung Yu Sin!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Steve Montenegro and John Kavanagh.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Yu Sin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chai pinned against the cage. Chai gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Chai drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (0) Yu Sin
Chai might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Yu Sin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chai is pushing down on Yu Sin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Yu Sin is fighting to maintain full guard but Chai has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Chai is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Chai is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yu Sin is just riding it out for now. Chai eventually gives up the hold.
Yu Sin tries to get to full guard but Chai has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai tries to pass to full mount but Yu Sin defends it. #SUB#
Chai wants to work for an arm triangle but Yu Sin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Yu Sin tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.#T1##SUB#
Chai is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Yu Sin is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Chai wants to work for an arm triangle but Yu Sin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yu Sin tries to get to full guard but Chai has control of the leg.
Yu Sin regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Yu Sin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yu Sin looking for a sweep. Not yet Yu Sin, not yet.
Chai advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (0) Yu Sin
Yu Sin is trying to get back to half guard.
Chai advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (7) vs (0) Yu Sin#T2##SUB#
Chai looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Chai is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Yu Sin is surviving well by controlling Chai's body position as best he can. #SUB#
Chai swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leonardinho Chai!
An out of breath Leonardinho Chai thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 8 losses; Tobias Bergman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Jasper Leeuwenhoek!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Columbo Gatti and Chad Campbell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bergman moves in looking to clinch but Leeuwenhoek pushes him off.#CL#
Bergman clinches.
Leeuwenhoek has Bergman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bergman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Bergman has hold of one of Leeuwenhoek's legs. Leeuwenhoek is fighting the takedown attempt but Bergman gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bergman (2) vs (0) Leeuwenhoek
Bergman looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bergman passes Leeuwenhoek's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bergman sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Leeuwenhoek won't allow Bergman to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bergman performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Leeuwenhoek looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Leeuwenhoek wants to control but Bergman is keeping busy.
Leeuwenhoek makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Leeuwenhoek.
Bergman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Leeuwenhoek is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bergman 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.
Bergman stands and throws Leeuwenhoek's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bergman (5) vs (0) Leeuwenhoek
Bergman is looking to take a break and control but Leeuwenhoek is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bergman moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Leeuwenhoek is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Bergman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leeuwenhoek keeps working.
Leeuwenhoek is trying to control Bergman's posture but Bergman avoids it. #T3#
Leeuwenhoek tries to buck Bergman off but Bergman is having none of it.
Bergman is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Leeuwenhoek will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Leeuwenhoek is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bergman off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bergman (5) vs (4) Leeuwenhoek
Bergman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bergman trying to control but not successfully.
Bergman tries to break free.
Leeuwenhoek is not going to allow Bergman to sit and survive in this position.
Leeuwenhoek doesn't have the hooks in and Bergman manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bergman (7) vs (4) Leeuwenhoek
Bergman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Leeuwenhoek's guard.
Leeuwenhoek looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Leeuwenhoek is looking to improve his position.
Bergman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Leeuwenhoek wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Bergman content to control rather than advance.
Bergman has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Bergman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bergman wants to pass to mount but Leeuwenhoek is defending the position.
Leeuwenhoek holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T5#
Bergman tries to pass to full mount but Leeuwenhoek defends it.
Leeuwenhoek is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bergman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bergman's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bergman (7) vs (8) Leeuwenhoek
Bergman is trying to break free.
Leeuwenhoek is looking to control Bergman but Bergman is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Bergman tries to escape but Leeuwenhoek has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Leeuwenhoek controlling the position well here. Bergman rolled but Leeuwenhoek kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Bergman rolls, trying to escape but Leeuwenhoek keeps control of the position.
Bergman has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Bergman prevents Leeuwenhoek from getting a body triangle.#T6#
Bergman is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Leeuwenhoek is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Bergman knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Bergman for a finish.
Bergman rolls, trying to escape but Leeuwenhoek keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Leeuwenhoek working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Bergman is doing well to defend. Leeuwenhoek seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Bergman is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jasper Leeuwenhoek! |
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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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; Colby Taylor! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 10 losses; Ameen Robertson!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Kavanagh and David Schapiro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Taylor gets caught flat footed, as Robertson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Taylor (0) vs (2) Robertson
Robertson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Taylor seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Robertson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Robertson is looking to advance position but Taylor has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Taylor (4) vs (2) Robertson
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson regains half guard.#T1#
Taylor performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Robertson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Robertson looking for a sweep. Not yet Robertson, not yet.
Taylor tries to free his leg and advance position but Robertson is retaining full guard.
Taylor might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Robertson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Robertson pulls Taylor in close to prevent any damage.
Taylor trying to control but Robertson is working from the bottom.
Robertson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taylor is one step ahead there. #T3#
Robertson trying to control the position.
Taylor is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Robertson pulls Taylor in to control the position.
Robertson working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Robertson 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.
Taylor has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Taylor controlling from the top position.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Robertson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robertson working a defensive guard here.
#T5#
Robertson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Robertson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Taylor has picked Robertson up and slammed him! Robertson can't keep hold of the triangle and Taylor manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Taylor (7) vs (2) Robertson
Robertson tries to buck Taylor off but Taylor is having none of it.
A lull in the action here.
Robertson wants to control but Taylor postures up.#T6#
Robertson tries to improve position but can't.
Taylor is looking to take a break and control but Robertson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Taylor staying calm.#T7#
Robertson tries to improve position but can't.
Robertson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Robertson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Taylor pulls his head out easily. #T8#
Robertson tries to roll over but Taylor keeps him under control.
Taylor looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Taylor's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T9#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robertson trying to get back to full guard but Taylor takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Taylor (10) vs (2) Robertson
Taylor controlling the position easily from mount.
Robertson wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Taylor (13) vs (2) Robertson#T10#
Robertson is in bad spot here.
Robertson trying to control but not successfully.
Robertson wants to escape the position.
Taylor biding his time, controlling Robertson. #T11#
Taylor trying to control.#T12#
Taylor is trying to stick to Robertson's back but Robertson is turning into Taylor. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Taylor's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Robertson. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Taylor (13) vs (4) Robertson
Robertson pushing down on Taylor's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Taylor moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T13#
Taylor is pulling down on Robertson's head to control his posture.
Robertson tries to free his leg and advance position but Taylor is retaining full guard.
Robertson content to stall in guard here.
Robertson trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom. #T14#
Robertson looking to pass the guard.
Robertson trying to control the position from guard on top but Taylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taylor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robertson trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taylor takes the fight on points by 13 to 4.
Our winner, Colby Taylor, 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 23 wins and 11 losses; Mark Norman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 8 losses; Nedser Kiely!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Anthony Taglia and Bruno Lombardi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kiely stuffs the takedown attempt from Norman. Norman gets slowly back to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Kiely gets caught flat footed, as Norman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Norman (2) vs (0) Kiely#SUB2#
Kiely is looking for a triangle but Norman pushes his legs off easily.
Kiely looking for a sweep. Not yet Kiely, not yet. #SUB2#
Kiely looking for a guillotine here but Norman defends easily.
#SUB2#
Kiely throws his legs up looking for a submission but Norman uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Norman (5) vs (0) Kiely
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiely tries to improve position but can't.
The referee asks Norman politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Norman prefers to stall for the moment though.#T1#
Kiely is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Kiely's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kiely tries to buck Norman off but Norman is having none of it.
Norman is looking to take a break and control but Kiely is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Norman in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Kiely manages to work his way to half guard, despite Norman's best efforts.#T2#
Kiely trying to hold on to Norman's head to control him but Norman postures up.
Kiely wants to improve his position but Norman is controlling well.
Kiely keeps trying to improve his position.
Kiely is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kiely trying to control here.
Kiely is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Norman wants to take a breather but Kiely is having none of it.
Kiely wants to get back to full guard but Norman has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Norman (8) vs (0) Kiely
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kiely is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Norman controlling the position from side mount.
Kiely is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Kiely stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Kiely is looking to reverse the position.
Norman is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Kiely is looking for a sweep.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kiely tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Norman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T5#
Norman is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kiely's shoulder. That is not cool.
Kiely is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Norman wants to control but Kiely is keeping him busy.
Kiely wants to control but Norman postures up.
Kiely tries to bench press Norman off him but Norman keeps the position. #T6#
Norman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kiely keeps working.
Norman slows the pace down.
Kiely is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Norman tries for a kimura but Kiely is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Kiely's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Norman'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.#T7#
Kiely tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Norman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kiely manages to work his way to half guard, despite Norman's best efforts.
Kiely is staying active underneath Norman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Norman slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kiely manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T8##SUB2#
Kiely is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kiely trying to control the position.
Norman sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Kiely looking for subs off his back but Norman has passed one foot through into half guard.
Norman has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Norman (11) vs (0) Kiely#T9#
Norman tries to control but Kiely wriggling away.
Kiely is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kiely stops Norman from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Kiely tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T10#
Norman content just to control the position here.
Kiely keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kiely slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kiely wants to get back to full guard.
Kiely has a hand on Norman's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Norman takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Norman (14) vs (0) Kiely
Kiely is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T11#
Norman with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Norman controlling the pace for now.
Kiely tries to reverse the position but Norman maintains control.
Norman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kiely can't escape the position.
#T12#
Norman tries to control but Kiely wriggling away.
Kiely is trying to escape the mount but Norman keeps good control and instead manages to take Kiely's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Norman (17) vs (0) Kiely
I really don't envy Kiely right now.
Norman wants to control but Kiely is keeping busy.
Kiely is trying to break free.
#T13#
Norman controls the position.
Kiely is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Kiely rolls, trying to escape but Norman keeps control of the position.
Kiely just trying to survive but Norman is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
What can Kiely do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Kiely rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Norman prevents Kiely from improving his position.#T14#
Kiely wants to control but Norman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Norman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kiely is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Norman takes the fight on points by 17 to 0.
Mark Norman seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Nedser Kiely spoke after the fight, saying 'I did not loose this fight, the ref was not watching what was happening.'. |
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 19 losses; Billy Riley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 11 losses; Striped Marlin!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Reed Andrews and Lou da Vinci.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Marlin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Riley.
Riley dives in for a single leg takedown but Marlin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Marlin is looking for a takedown.
Riley is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Marlin is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Riley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riley tries for a takedown. No joy.
Riley is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Riley gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Marlin regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Riley (2) vs (0) Marlin
Riley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marlin is keeping the position for now.
Riley preventing the sweep.
Marlin keeps trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marlin wants to improve his position but instead Riley has moved into half guard.
Marlin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Riley is working away from the top position though.
Marlin is trying to control but Riley passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Riley (5) vs (0) Marlin#T1#
Marlin tries to bench press Riley off him but Riley keeps the position.
Riley moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Marlin is looking to reverse the position.
Riley controlling the position from side mount.
Marlin is looking for a sweep.
Marlin being controlled for a moment. #T2#
Marlin is looking for a sweep.
Riley controls the position.
Riley 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.
Marlin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marlin is looking to improve his position.
Marlin wants to control but Riley is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Marlin tries to get to full guard but Riley has control of the leg.
Riley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Riley with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Marlin wants to get back to full guard.
Marlin trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riley keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Marlin wants to improve his position but Riley is controlling well.
#T4#
Marlin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Marlin tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Riley has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Riley (8) vs (0) Marlin
Marlin tries to hold on but Riley pushes him away.
Riley wants to take Marlin's back here but Marlin is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Riley controlling the pace for now. #T5#
Marlin tries to reverse the position but Riley maintains control.
Riley takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Riley (11) vs (0) Marlin
Marlin rolls, trying to escape but Riley keeps control of the position.
Marlin 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.
Riley really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Marlin.
Marlin can't escape the position.
#T6#
Riley is riding his opponent, not letting Marlin buck him off.
Marlin is really stuck here.
I would not like to be Marlin right now.
Marlin is really stuck here.
Marlin breaks Riley's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Riley (11) vs (2) Marlin
Marlin preventing the sweep.
Marlin pushes down on Riley's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Marlin seems to be working for a kimura but Riley defends the submission attempt.
Riley wants to get back to full guard.#T7##SUB2#
Marlin has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Riley defend it? Marlin steps over the head and cranks it - Riley is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Marlin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Striped Marlin!
During a confident post fight interview, Striped Marlin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Billy Riley was interviewed post fight and said 'Shiiiiiit'. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 4 losses; Gillechriosd McCoy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 17 losses; Hamish Farquharson!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Reed Andrews and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
McCoy clinches.
McCoy can't get the takedown.
McCoy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Farquharson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hamish Farquharson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Farquharson gets tackled into the cage by McCoy. McCoy maintains the clinch.
McCoy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Farquharson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gillechriosd McCoy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCoy is looking for a takedown.
McCoy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
McCoy has Farquharson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. McCoy pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Farquharson tumbling to the mat - McCoy dives into Farquharson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McCoy (2) vs (0) Farquharson
McCoy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquharson pulls McCoy in close to his closed guard and prevents McCoy from doing any damage or advancing position.
Farquharson is looking to sweep but instead, McCoy has passed into half guard.
#T1#
Farquharson is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCoy trying to control the action but Farquharson is working from the bottom.
Farquharson is doing well to control the position and prevent McCoy from advancing to side control.
Farquharson tries to roll over but McCoy keeps him under control.#T2#
McCoy not doing much here.
McCoy prevents Farquharson from improving his position.
Farquharson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McCoy is working away from the top position though.
Farquharson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Farquharson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Farquharson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Farquharson is controlling McCoy's posture.
Farquharson is continuing to stall.
Farquharson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Farquharson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but McCoy has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: McCoy (5) vs (0) Farquharson
Farquharson tries to improve position but can't.
Farquharson struggling a bit here.#T4#
Farquharson tries to bench press McCoy off him but McCoy keeps the position.
Farquharson keeps trying to improve his position.
Farquharson is trying to control McCoy's posture but McCoy avoids it.
Farquharson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McCoy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Farquharson tries to improve position but can't.
Farquharson is not content to let McCoy control the position.
Farquharson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McCoy trying to control the action but Farquharson is working from the bottom.
Farquharson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T6#
Farquharson is looking to control McCoy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Farquharson avoid being mounted?
Farquharson is trying to get back to full guard.
Farquharson controlling the position for now.
Farquharson is looking for a sweep. McCoy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Farquharson is controlling McCoy's trapped leg to prevent McCoy from advancing to side control.
Farquharson is looking for a sweep. McCoy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T7#
McCoy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Farquharson is concentrating on defense, preventing McCoy from advancing position.
Farquharson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Farquharson.
Farquharson managing to control the position.
McCoy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Farquharson seems keen to control McCoy's posture.#T8#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Let's hope that Farquharson 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.
Farquharson looking to control.
Farquharson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCoy (5) vs (2) Farquharson
Farquharson advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: McCoy (5) vs (5) Farquharson
McCoy tries to buck Farquharson off but Farquharson is having none of it.#T9#
McCoy is not content to let Farquharson control the position.
McCoy can't do much from the bottom here.
Farquharson trying to control the position but McCoy is working away. #T10#
McCoy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Farquharson controlling from side mount. #T11#
Farquharson tries to move to mount but McCoy blocks the move with his legs.
Farquharson trying to control the action but McCoy is working from the bottom.
McCoy manages to work his way to half guard, despite Farquharson's best efforts.
Farquharson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
McCoy is looking to control Farquharson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McCoy avoid being mounted?#T12#
McCoy is not content to let Farquharson control the position.
Farquharson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Farquharson prevents McCoy from improving his position.
Farquharson trying to control from half guard but McCoy is working away. #T13#
Farquharson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
McCoy has a hand on Farquharson's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Farquharson takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: McCoy (5) vs (8) Farquharson
McCoy can't escape the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Farquharson working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Farquharson controlling his opponent. #T14#
Farquharson pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
McCoy holds on to Farquharson around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Farquharson controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Farquharson wins on points by 8 to 5.
Hamish Farquharson is the new super heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Hamish Farquharson 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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