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SSG 425 Helvig vs Solo PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Blonde Brunson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 10 losses; Jan Sokol!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Brunson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sokol was covering up waiting for the punch and Brunson finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brunson (2) vs (0) Sokol
Sokol keeping full guard, as Brunson tries to pass.
Brunson trying to control but Sokol is working from the bottom.
Brunson postures up.
#SUB#
Brunson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Brunson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sokol is trying to keep Brunson in close.
#SUB2#
Sokol escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brunson 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sokol holds on and takes a little breather.
Brunson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Sokol keeping full guard, as Brunson tries to pass. #SUB#
Brunson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sokol manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Brunson has Sokol in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brunson (2) vs (2) Sokol
Sokol looking to pass the guard.
Brunson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brunson (4) vs (2) Sokol
Sokol is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sokol tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Brunson tries to free his leg and advance position but Sokol is retaining full guard.
Sokol controlling the position.
Sokol not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brunson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sokol swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brunson wants to control from the top but Sokol keeps moving.
Sokol looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brunson is one step ahead there.
Sokol is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Brunson wants to control from the top but Sokol keeps moving.
Brunson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Brunson works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Brunson 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.
Sokol controlling the position for now.
Sokol manages to get to full guard.
Brunson tries to free his leg and advance position but Sokol is retaining full guard.
Sokol working a defensive guard here.
Sokol keeping full guard, as Brunson tries to pass. #T4#
Brunson wants to control from the top but Sokol keeps moving.
Sokol seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sokol keeping moving, preventing Brunson from controlling successfully.
Brunson is really struggling to control Sokol but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Brunson tries to free his leg and advance position but Sokol is retaining full guard.
Sokol wants to sweep here but Brunson controlling him for the moment.
Brunson looking to pass the guard.
Brunson is fighting to break Sokol's control of his arms but Sokol is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T5#
Brunson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sokol is keeping the position for now.
Sokol is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brunson trying to control the position from guard on top but Sokol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brunson 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.
Sokol keeping full guard, as Brunson tries to pass.
Sokol keeping moving, preventing Brunson from controlling successfully.
Sokol is trying to keep Brunson in close.
#T6##SUB#
Brunson has gone for a leg lock! Sokol slips out almost immediately though and dives into Brunson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brunson (4) vs (4) Sokol#SUB#
Brunson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sokol engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Brunson looking for a guillotine here but Sokol defends easily.
#SUB#
Brunson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sokol preventing the sweep. #T7#
Brunson 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: Brunson (6) vs (4) Sokol#SUB#
Brunson is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sokol is refusing to be controlled, as Brunson sits in half guard. #SUB#
Brunson is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Brunson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Brunson seems to be looking for submissions.
#T8#
Brunson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sokol keeps working.
Brunson is looking to advance position but Sokol won't allow it.
Sokol is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Brunson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Brunson's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Brunson (6) vs (8) Sokol#SUB2#
Sokol has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Brunson has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
Brunson tries to escape but Sokol has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T9#
What can Brunson do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Brunson breaks Sokol's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brunson (8) vs (8) Sokol#SUB#
Brunson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sokol dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brunson (8) vs (10) Sokol
Sokol 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.
Brunson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sokol is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Brunson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sokol can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sokol controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Brunson is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Sokol rolls with it to try and escape but Brunson cranks on the arm and Sokol is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Blonde Brunson!
Our winner, Blonde Brunson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 20 losses; Tommy Reed! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 41 losses; Jaxon Bremner!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Reed pushes Bremner up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Reed is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Bremner can't fight it off and eventually Reed manages to take the fight to the floor. Bremner looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Reed (2) vs (0) Bremner
Bremner wants to sweep but no luck.
Reed is pushing down on Bremner's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bremner is fighting to maintain full guard but Reed has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reed trying to control the pace.
Reed is trying to control. Bremner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Reed stalling.
Reed works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Reed (5) vs (0) Bremner
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bremner is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T1##SUB#
Reed moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Bremner has worked his arm free - good work by Bremner!
Bremner manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Reed (5) vs (2) Bremner
Reed wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Bremner is working for a submission of some sort.
Bremner wants to control but Reed is keeping him busy.
Reed trying to control here.
Reed tries to roll over but Bremner keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bremner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reed keeps working. #T2#
Bremner is thwarting Reed's attempts to control the position.
Reed has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Reed wants to get back to full guard.
Bremner moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Reed (5) vs (5) Bremner#SUB2#
Bremner tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Bremner swings around for an armbar but Reed sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bremner's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Reed (7) vs (5) Bremner
Reed wants to control from the top but Bremner keeps moving.
Bremner looking to control.
Bremner keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully. #T3#
Reed trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reed 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.
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but Bremner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bremner 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: Reed (7) vs (7) Bremner
Bremner passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Reed (7) vs (10) Bremner
Bremner looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Bremner working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Reed is desperately trying to improve his position but Bremner has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Bremner looking to control but Reed is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bremner looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bremner wants to take Reed's back here but Reed is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Bremner takes Reed's back. Score +3 for taking back: Reed (7) vs (13) Bremner#SUB2#
Bremner working for a choke but Reed is defending well.
Reed just trying to survive but Bremner is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
Bremner has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Reed is trying to break free.
#T5#
Bremner gets his hands free as Reed looks to control. #SUB2#
Bremner has managed to slip his arm under Reed's chin. This could be all over... yep, Reed is tapping out! Submission win for Bremner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jaxon Bremner!
Jaxon Bremner took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Silverback Sweatshop for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 9 losses; Vadim Morozov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Jake Askren!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Askren looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Morozov! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Morozov (0) vs (4) Askren
Morozov is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Askren is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Morozov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Askren working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Morozov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morozov (2) vs (4) Askren
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morozov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Morozov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Morozov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Morozov slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Morozov.
Morozov tries to pass to full mount but Askren defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morozov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Morozov is pressing down on Askren's thigh, looking to free his foot. Askren is holding on for now. #T3##SUB#
Morozov is looking for a kimura here.
Morozov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Morozov (5) vs (4) Askren
Morozov controlling from the full mount. #T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morozov tries to control but Askren wriggling away.
Morozov controlling the position easily from mount.
Askren working to try and regain half guard.
#T5#
Askren keeps trying to improve his position.
Morozov controlling his opponent.
Morozov with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T6#
Morozov avoids the attempt from Askren to control.
Morozov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Morozov'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.#T7#
Morozov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Morozov controlling the position easily from mount.
Morozov trying to control but Askren is having none of it. #T8#
Morozov controlling from the full mount.
Morozov looking to control but Askren is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Morozov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T9#
Askren is squirming around, avoiding Morozov's attempts to control the action.
Morozov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Askren has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Morozov's lack of action.
#SUB#
Morozov is working for a kimura but Askren is defending it quite comfortably.
Morozov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T10#
Morozov continues to hold on tight.
Askren is not content to let Morozov control the position.
Askren is trying to control but Morozov manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Morozov (8) vs (4) Askren#T11##SUB#
Morozov is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Askren has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Askren! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morozov (8) vs (6) Askren
Askren must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Morozov trying to keep a closed guard but Askren is proving a slippery customer.
Askren trying to control but Morozov is working from the bottom.
Morozov managing to control the position. #SUB#
Askren lying in Morozov's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Morozov decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Askren taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vadim Morozov!
A very excited looking Vadim Morozov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 21 losses; Adriel Orozco! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Jorgen Kruth!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Orozco shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kruth's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Orozco (2) vs (0) Kruth
Orozco trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Orozco content to stall in guard here.
Kruth working a defensive guard here.
Orozco stays in close to Kruth's body and controls the position.
Kruth working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruth keeping full guard, as Orozco tries to pass.
Orozco controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Orozco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kruth swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Orozco trying to control the position from guard on top but Kruth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orozco tries to free his leg and advance position but Kruth is retaining full guard. #T2#
Orozco is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Orozco'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.
Kruth looking for a sweep. Not yet Kruth, not yet.
Kruth keeping moving, preventing Orozco from controlling successfully.
Orozco wants to pass the guard but Kruth is keeping the position.
Orozco passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Orozco (5) vs (0) Kruth
Kruth being controlled for a moment. #T3#
Orozco trying to control the position but Kruth is working away.
Orozco controlling the position from side mount.
Further stalling from Orozco.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Orozco trying to control the action but Kruth is working from the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Orozco has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kruth is looking to regain half guard here but Orozco keeps moving and retains side control.
Orozco controls the position. #T5#
Orozco trying to control the position but Kruth is working away.
Orozco is staying tight to Kruth's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kruth regains half guard there - taking advantage of Orozco's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Orozco is keen to just control but Kruth is a slippery customer.#T6#
Orozco with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kruth is pressing down on Orozco's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kruth wants to sweep but no luck.
Orozco controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Kruth had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Orozco defends it easily.
Orozco controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T7#
Orozco seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kruth for as long as he can get away with.
Kruth has Orozco pulled in close to control his posture.
Orozco looking to pass the guard.
Orozco advances to half guard. #T8#
Kruth is looking to control Orozco's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kruth avoid being mounted?
Well, if Orozco 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.
Kruth won't allow Orozco to pass to mount.
Kruth keeping hold of Orozco's head, controlling as best he can.
Orozco is pressing down on Kruth's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kruth is holding on for now. #T9#
Orozco moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Orozco (8) vs (0) Kruth
Orozco trying to control the action but Kruth is working from the bottom.
Kruth has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Orozco looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Orozco trying to control the action but Kruth is working from the bottom.
Orozco is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T10#
Orozco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kruth keeps working.
Kruth is looking for a sweep.
Orozco controls the position.
Kruth tries to buck Orozco off but Orozco is having none of it.#T11#
Orozco content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Orozco trying to control the action but Kruth is working from the bottom.
Orozco is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kruth will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T12#
Kruth tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Orozco wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kruth is being controlled here.
Orozco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kruth keeps working.
Orozco is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T13#
You can see the frustration on Kruth's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
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.
Orozco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kruth keeps working.
Kruth is looking for a sweep.#T14#
Orozco content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Kruth is trying to control Orozco's posture but Orozco avoids it.
Kruth is being controlled here.
Orozco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kruth keeps working.
Orozco in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Orozco takes the fight on points by 8 to 0. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 11 losses; Binsar Siregar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 33 losses; John McCain!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
McCain gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Siregar to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Siregar (2) vs (0) McCain
McCain trying to control the position.
Siregar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCain is keeping the position for now.
Siregar controlling from the top position.
Siregar slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Siregar (5) vs (0) McCain
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Siregar working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McCain manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siregar (5) vs (2) McCain#T1#
Siregar tries to get to full guard but McCain has control of the leg.
Siregar gets back to full guard.
Siregar is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Siregar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McCain doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McCain manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Siregar keeping moving, preventing McCain from controlling successfully. #T2#
McCain 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.
McCain slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Siregar (5) vs (5) McCain
Siregar is trying to improve his position.
Siregar wants to control but McCain postures up.
Siregar being controlled for a moment. #T3#
Siregar gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Siregar tries to roll over but McCain keeps him under control.
McCain is trying to control the action in half guard but Siregar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Siregar is controlling McCain's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Siregar'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.
Siregar wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
McCain tries to pass to full mount but Siregar defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Siregar manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Siregar working a defensive guard here.
Siregar is pulling down on McCain's head to control his posture.
McCain trying to control but Siregar is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Siregar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T5#
Siregar pulls McCain in close to his closed guard and prevents McCain from doing any damage or advancing position.
McCain sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Siregar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Siregar tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Siregar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McCain can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T6#
McCain trying to control the position from guard on top but Siregar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCain's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Siregar wants to sweep but no luck.
McCain controls from within his opponent's guard.
McCain looking to pass the guard.
Siregar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siregar (7) vs (5) McCain#T7#
McCain is trying to keep Siregar in close.
#SUB2#
Siregar sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. McCain doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Siregar paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from McCain - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). John McCain!
During a confident post fight interview, John McCain thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 24 losses; Dreynos Elvul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 14 losses; Carl McDonald Jr!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Elvul circles away from the clinch attempt.
Elvul feinted with a counter takedown.
McDonald Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD#
Elvul shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Elvul (2) vs (0) McDonald Jr#SUB2#
McDonald Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McDonald Jr is looking to get back to full guard here but Elvul has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Elvul (5) vs (0) McDonald Jr
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Elvul working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McDonald Jr is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Elvul wants to control but McDonald Jr is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Elvul swings around for an armbar but McDonald Jr sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Elvul's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Elvul (5) vs (2) McDonald Jr
McDonald Jr wants to pass the guard but Elvul is keeping the position.#T2#
Elvul is trying to control the position but McDonald Jr postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Elvul is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Elvul (7) vs (2) McDonald Jr#SUB2#
McDonald Jr has an active guard here but Elvul has managed to pass into half guard.
#T3#
McDonald Jr tries to get to full guard but Elvul has control of the leg.
Elvul is looking to advance position but McDonald Jr won't allow it. #SUB2#
McDonald Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Elvul pulls his head out easily.
Elvul passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Elvul (10) vs (2) McDonald Jr#T4#
McDonald Jr manages to work his way to half guard, despite Elvul's best efforts.
McDonald Jr is looking for a sweep. Elvul is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Elvul trying to control the action but McDonald Jr is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Elvul is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McDonald Jr has managed to free his arm - good work.
McDonald Jr is in trouble now - Elvul has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Elvul (13) vs (2) McDonald Jr#T5##SUB#
Elvul looking for a guillotine from mount but McDonald Jr is having none of it.
McDonald Jr regains half guard.#SUB#
Elvul is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McDonald Jr sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
McDonald Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T6#
Elvul is pressing down on McDonald Jr's thigh, looking to free his foot. McDonald Jr is holding on for now. #SUB2#
McDonald Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Elvul prevents McDonald Jr from improving his position.#T7##SUB2#
McDonald Jr has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Elvul escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Elvul! Score +3 for passing guard: Elvul (16) vs (2) McDonald Jr
McDonald Jr is looking to regain half guard here but Elvul keeps moving and retains side control.
McDonald Jr gets back to half guard.
McDonald Jr is looking for a sweep. Elvul is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T8#
Elvul wants to control but McDonald Jr is keeping him busy.
Elvul moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Elvul (19) vs (2) McDonald Jr
McDonald Jr gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Elvul (21) vs (2) McDonald Jr#SUB#
Elvul working for a guillotine from mount but McDonald Jr is in no mood to give up.
Elvul looking to control but McDonald Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T9#
McDonald Jr is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB#
Elvul working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
McDonald Jr is trying to escape the mount.
#T10#
Elvul trying to control but McDonald Jr is having none of it.
McDonald Jr can't escape the position.
McDonald Jr manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. McDonald Jr manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T11#
Elvul trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald Jr can't keep his opponent in guard - Elvul advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
McDonald Jr is looking for a sweep. Elvul is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McDonald Jr is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Elvul's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Elvul's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Elvul (21) vs (6) McDonald Jr#SUB2#
McDonald Jr is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T12#
I really don't envy Elvul right now.
Elvul tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Elvul has given up his back here. Will McDonald Jr look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Elvul (21) vs (9) McDonald Jr#SUB2#
McDonald Jr working for a choke but Elvul reverses nicely into McDonald Jr 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Elvul (23) vs (9) McDonald Jr#SUB2#
McDonald Jr working for submissions but it's allowed Elvul to get to half guard.
#T13#
McDonald Jr wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
McDonald Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
McDonald Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Elvul pulls his head out easily. #T14#
McDonald Jr is not content to let Elvul control the position.#SUB#
Elvul is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McDonald Jr defends it well.
Elvul controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elvul takes the fight on points by 23 to 9.
Dreynos Elvul decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 13 losses; Paulo Miyao! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 15 losses; Duncan Idaho!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Idaho shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Miyao is trying to defend but Idaho 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: Miyao (0) vs (2) Idaho
Miyao is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Miyao is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Idaho has latched onto it... Big trouble! Idaho pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Miyao is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Idaho!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Duncan Idaho!
A very excited looking Duncan Idaho made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 23 losses; Seemah Feet! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 19 losses; Thiago Cardosi!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cardosi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Feet as he jumps to the side.
Cardosi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
As Cardosi tries to get set, Feet tries to push him back and clinch up but Cardosi manages to avoid the attempt.#CL2#
Feet tries to keep at a distance but Cardosi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cardosi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Feet fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Seemah Feet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Cardosi.#TD#
Feet closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cardosi did well to prevent Feet getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Feet (2) vs (0) Cardosi
Cardosi wants to sweep but Feet has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Feet (5) vs (0) Cardosi
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardosi gets back to half guard.
Cardosi tries to roll over but Feet keeps him under control.#T1#
Feet 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.
Feet wants to free his trapped foot but Cardosi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Feet sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Cardosi trying to control here.
Feet is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cardosi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
Feet postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Feet is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Feet seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cardosi for as long as he can get away with.
Cardosi has his hands on Feet's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Cardosi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Feet defends well.
Feet is looking to pass into half guard but Cardosi pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Cardosi is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Feet (5) vs (2) Cardosi#T3#
Feet keeping moving, preventing Cardosi from controlling successfully.
Feet lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Feet (7) vs (2) Cardosi
Cardosi trying to keep a closed guard but Feet is proving a slippery customer.
Feet stays in close to Cardosi's body and controls the position.
Cardosi tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Feet sitting in guard here, content to control.
Feet has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Feet wants to pass the guard but Cardosi is keeping the position.
Cardosi looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T5#
Feet wants to control from the top but Cardosi keeps moving. #SUB2#
Cardosi throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Feet escapes and throws Cardosi's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Feet (10) vs (2) Cardosi
Feet slows the pace down.
Cardosi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Feet content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T6#
Feet is looking to take a break and control but Cardosi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Feet content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Feet has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Cardosi! Score +2 for reaching mount: Feet (12) vs (2) Cardosi
Feet seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Cardosi is holding on tight.
Feet tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T7#
Cardosi tries to hold on but Feet pushes him away.
Cardosi gets back to half guard.
Cardosi is trying to get back to full guard.
Feet wants to free his trapped foot but Cardosi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cardosi gets full guard.
Cardosi keeping moving, preventing Feet from controlling successfully.
Cardosi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T8#
Feet looking to sit in guard and control but Cardosi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Feet (12) vs (4) Cardosi
Cardosi wants to pass the guard but Feet is keeping the position.
Feet looking for a sweep. Not yet Feet, not yet.
Cardosi looking to pass the guard.
Cardosi trying to control but Feet is working from the bottom.
Feet manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cardosi manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Feet (14) vs (4) Cardosi
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Feet trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T9#
Feet controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cardosi keeping moving, preventing Feet from controlling successfully.
Feet is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Feet trying to control but Cardosi is working from the bottom.
Feet postures up.
#T10#
Feet trying to control the position from guard on top but Cardosi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Feet stopping the sweep attempt from Cardosi.
Cardosi trying to keep a closed guard but Feet is proving a slippery customer.
Cardosi is trying to hold Feet in close to prevent damage but Feet has managed to pass into half guard.
Feet seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cardosi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cardosi is looking to improve his position.
#T11#
Feet is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Cardosi! Score +3 for passing guard: Feet (17) vs (4) Cardosi
Feet controlling the pace for now.
Cardosi regains half guard.
Feet is looking to stall here but Cardosi recovers full guard.
Feet advances to half guard. #T12#
Cardosi is not content to let Feet control the position.
Cardosi trying to get back to full guard but Feet takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Feet (20) vs (4) Cardosi
Cardosi manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Cardosi is staying active underneath Feet, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Feet prevents Cardosi from improving his position.
Feet is taking a breather. Cardosi says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T13#
Cardosi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cardosi.
Cardosi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Feet wants to pass the guard but Cardosi is keeping the position.
Feet stopping the sweep attempt from Cardosi.
Feet stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cardosi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T14#
Feet trying to control the position from guard on top but Cardosi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Feet is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cardosi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Cardosi wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Feet is now in half guard.
Feet is looking to take a break and control but Cardosi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cardosi wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Feet takes the fight on points by 20 to 4.
Seemah Feet seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Thiago Cardosi spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 35 losses; Bjørn Helvig! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 27 losses; Hand Solo!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Helvig shoots in for a double leg but Solo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Solo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Helvig has Solo up against the cage in a clinch.
Helvig gets underhooks to prevent Solo's takedown attempt.
Helvig tries for a takedown but Solo manages to get underhooks.
#TD2#
Solo lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Helvig (0) vs (2) Solo
Helvig wants to improve his position but Solo is controlling well.
Helvig holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Helvig tries to roll over but Solo keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helvig keeping control of the position. #T1#
Helvig is pressing down on Solo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Solo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Helvig pulls Solo in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Solo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Helvig is adopting a defensive guard.
Helvig tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Helvig 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: Helvig (2) vs (2) Solo
Solo wants to improve his position but Helvig is controlling well.
Solo is trying to control but can't.
Helvig takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Helvig prevents Solo from improving his position.#T4#
Helvig stalling. #T5#
Solo won't allow Helvig to pass to mount.
Solo wants to control but Helvig is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Solo is trying to get back to full guard.
Helvig perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Solo is positioning himself well to prevent Helvig advancing to mount.
Solo trying to control but Helvig postures up.
Helvig takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T6#
Helvig seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Solo for as long as he can get away with.
Helvig has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Helvig continues to stall.
Solo is looking to control Helvig's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Solo avoid being mounted?
Helvig performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T7#
Solo tries to get to full guard but Helvig has control of the leg.
Helvig content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Helvig is thwarting Solo's attempts to control the position.
Helvig is taking a breather. Solo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Solo is trying to get back to full guard.#T8#
Helvig trying to control the pace.
Helvig is pressing down on Solo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Solo is holding on for now.
Helvig looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Helvig trying to mount his opponent but Solo defends it.
Solo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Helvig is working away from the top position though.
Helvig looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T9#
Helvig wants to advance to full mount but Solo doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Solo is trying to control the position but Helvig postures up.
Helvig tries to free his leg and advance position but Solo is retaining full guard. #T10#
Helvig looking to sit in guard and control but Solo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (2) vs (4) Solo
Helvig manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Solo manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (4) vs (4) Solo
Solo is pulling down on Helvig's head. It's preventing any offense from Helvig, at least for the moment.
Helvig engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Solo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Helvig controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T11#
Helvig trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Helvig slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Solo looking for submissions off his back.
Solo trying to control here.
Helvig is controlling the pace.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Helvig.#T12#
Solo is looking to control Helvig's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Solo avoid being mounted?
Helvig is taking a breather. Solo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Helvig passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (7) vs (4) Solo
Helvig controlling from mount.
Helvig continues to hold on tight.#T13#
Helvig can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Solo is looking to escape.
Helvig looking to control and managing it successfully. #T14#
More hug and hope from Helvig.
Solo tries to hold on but Helvig postures up.
Solo tries to reverse the position but Helvig maintains control.
Helvig sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Helvig takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
Bjørn Helvig retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Bjørn Helvig thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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