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Event:
GDL 16
Date: Jan 04, 2020 |
#R1#
Roller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roller slips under a jab from Dentler.#TD#
Dentler shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Roller napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Roller told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Dentler postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Roller isn't going anywhere.
We've been hearing that Dentler has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Roller 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.
Dentler is looking to advance position but Roller won't allow it.
Dentler takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Roller moves into full guard.
Roller is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Let's hope that Roller 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.
Dentler has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dentler 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. #T1#
Dentler working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Roller looking for a guillotine here but Dentler defends easily.
Dentler postures up and lands a big shot to Roller's brow.
Roller keeping moving, preventing Dentler from controlling successfully.
Dentler throws an elbow that misses. Roller uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dentler's guard. Nice move by Roller!#REVB#
Roller sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dentler's guard.
Dentler is staying active underneath Roller, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dentler blocking the ground and pound attempt from Roller.
Roller thows a huge punch but Dentler dodges it nicely.
#T2#
Roller thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Roller not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Roller is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Roller thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Roller tries to control but Dentler wriggling away.
Dentler is in a horrible position here. Roller smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Roller landing shots from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dentler blocking the ground and pound.
Roller looking to control but Dentler is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Dentler suckers Roller into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Dentler is now in Roller's guard!
Roller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Roller pulls Dentler in close to his closed guard and prevents Dentler from doing any damage or advancing position.
Roller keeping moving, preventing Dentler from controlling successfully.
Roller is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Roller seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Roller is trying to work for a kimura but Dentler is defending well.
Roller wants to free his trapped foot but Dentler is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
Roller passes the guard and advances to mount!
Dentler is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Roller controlling the pace for now.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Roller.
Roller is stalling here but it's allowed Dentler to get half guard.
Roller is trying to control. Dentler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Roller dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Dentler defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Roller.
Ben Roller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roller tries for a takedown but Dentler sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dentler darts in looking for a takedown but Roller gets double underhooks and turns Dentler into the cage.
Roller doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Roller takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A swing and a miss from Dentler.
Roller fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jameson Dentler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Roller.
Roller has his takedown stuffed
and Dentler counters with a left to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dentler darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT#
It looks like Ben Roller has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roller takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Roller takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Roller is breathing heavily.
BOOM! Dentler lands a beautiful left hook that drops Roller. Roller tries to recover but Dentler is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Roller lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jameson Dentler!
A less than humble Jameson Dentler misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
GDL 12: Fist v Von Mises
Date: Nov 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Roller is trying hard to land a takedown here. Roughneck sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Roller takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Roller lands with an uppercut that bounces Roughneck off the cage and back into range.
Roughneck takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Roughneck works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Roller misses with a straight right.
Roughneck shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Roller as he avoids it easily.
Roller feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Roller drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Roughneck had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Roller defends it easily.
Roller is looking to work some ground and pound but Roughneck has wrist control.
Roller stopping the sweep attempt from Roughneck.
Roller content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roughneck looking for a sweep. Not yet Roughneck, not yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Roughneck can do anything to dispel that myth.
Roughneck is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Roller is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Roosters Coop that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Roller is looking to work some ground and pound but Roughneck has wrist control.#T1#
Roller trying to control the position from guard on top but Roughneck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roller preventing the sweep.
Roller slips nicely into half guard.
Roller looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Still in half guard, Roller seems content to control.
Roller throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Roughneck is looking for a sweep. Roller is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roller is thwarting Roughneck's attempts to control the position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Roughneck is looking for a sweep. Roller is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Roller lands strikes from half guard.
Roughneck is not content to let Roller control the position.
Roller drops an elbow to the side of Roughneck's head.
Roller trying to control from Roughneck's half guard. Roughneck has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Roller slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Roughneck is looking to reverse the position.
Roller scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Roughneck to see if he's OK.
Roughneck avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Roller.
Roughneck 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.
Roughneck is working to avoid the ground and pound but Roller connects with a decent elbow. #T3#
Roller tries to score with some ground and pound. Roughneck controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Roughneck is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Roller off and has taken his back!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Roughneck's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Roller turns into Roughneck and is now in his guard.
Roller trying to control but Roughneck is working from the bottom.
Roller is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Roller postures up.
Roller is pushing down on Roughneck's leg trying to pass to half guard. Roughneck is fighting to maintain full guard but Roller has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Roller is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Roughneck sees it coming and defends easily.
Roller is keen to just control but Roughneck is a slippery customer.
Roughneck regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
Roller controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Roller tries to free his leg and advance position but Roughneck is retaining full guard.
Roughneck being controlled here, momentarily.
Roller throws an elbow that misses. Roughneck uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Roller's guard. Nice move by Roughneck!#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roller is adopting a defensive guard.
Roughneck must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Roller is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roughneck wants to pass the guard but Roller is keeping the position.
Roller keeping moving, preventing Roughneck from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Roller dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Roughneck keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Roughneck swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Roller throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Roughneck's waist but Roughneck gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Roller off to one side.
Roller shoots for a takedown but Roughneck saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Roller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roughneck swings for the body but Roller moves out of range.
Roller looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Roughneck is fending him off so far but Roller persists. Nope, Roughneck circles away and we're back to standing.
Roller fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Roughneck throws a counter combo.
Roughneck throws a series of punches but Roller avoids them all with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Roughneck. Those never looked like landing.
Roughneck comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Roller shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Roughneck defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roughneck misses with a straight right.
Roller tries to clinch but Roughneck is having none of it. #TD2#
Roughneck drives through with a takedown into guard. #T1#
Roller tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Roughneck wants to control from the top but Roller keeps moving.
Roller pulls Roughneck in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Roller 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! Roughneck rolls with it to try and escape but Roller cranks on the arm and Roughneck is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ben Roller!
During a confident post fight interview, Ben Roller thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
CFC 6: Return Of A King
Date: Oct 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Roller tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Kim Jong Un counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Roller!
Roller takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kim Jong Un grinds an elbow into Roller's temple.
Roller on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #ROC#
Roller is rocked!
Kim Jong Un lands a strong strike to the head of Roller. That's dazed him! Kim Jong Un looking to finish here. Roller is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Kim Jong Un lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dong Hyun Kim Jong Un !
Dong Hyun Kim Jong Un retains his light heavyweight title!
Dong Hyun Kim Jong Un really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Condemned logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
CFC 2: Here To Party
Date: Aug 24, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Roller gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Roller is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Baloni is trying to get back to full guard.
Roller is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Roller not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baloni is refusing to be controlled, as Roller sits in half guard.
Baloni is trying to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB2#
Roller is working for a kimura but Baloni is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roller sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Baloni defending well though.
Roller missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Roller is working for a kimura but Baloni is defending it quite comfortably.
Roller misses with a head shot. Baloni uses the momentum to regain guard.
Baloni keeping full guard, as Roller tries to pass. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Roller trying to control but Baloni is working from the bottom.
Roller postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Roller with a flurry of punches that miss.
Roller content to stall in guard here.
Roller is looking to work some ground and pound but Baloni has wrist control.
Roller postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Baloni throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Roller counters with a shoot takedown. Baloni fights it but they end up in guard. #T3##SUB2#
Roller has gone for a leg lock! Baloni slips out almost immediately though and dives into Roller's guard.#REVR#
Baloni trying to control but Roller is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Roller can do anything to dispel that myth.
Roller wants to sweep here but Baloni controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Roller is looking for a triangle but Baloni pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Baloni got a little sloppy there for a moment and Roller has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Baloni has managed to get both his arms back between Roller's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Baloni avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Roller trying to keep a closed guard but Baloni is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
Roller keeping moving, preventing Baloni from controlling successfully.
Roller 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.
Baloni is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Roller working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Baloni has passed into half guard!
Roller tries to roll over but Baloni keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baloni looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Roller dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Roller shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Baloni sprawls well. Baloni wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Roller gets slowly back to his feet.
Baloni closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT#
It looks like Ben Roller has been cut.#TD2#
Roller gets a double leg takedown into Baloni's guard.
Baloni seems keen to control Roller's posture.#SUB2#
Roller has gone for a leg lock! Baloni slips out almost immediately though and dives into Roller's guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Roller throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Roller is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Baloni is aware though and is defending well.#T1##SUB2#
Roller isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Baloni stacks Roller on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Baloni!
Roller tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Baloni wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Roller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Roller manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Roller is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Baloni has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ben Roller has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Roller is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Roller seems to be working for a kimura but Baloni defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Roller wants to free his trapped foot but Baloni is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Baloni is staying active underneath Roller, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Roller throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Baloni is trying to maintain the position but Roller is very close to passing his half guard.
Baloni won't allow Roller to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Roller is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Baloni tries to roll over but Roller keeps him under control.#T3##SUB2#
Roller is trying to work for a kimura but Baloni is defending well.
#SUB2#
Roller seems to be working for a kimura but Baloni defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Roller is trying to work for a kimura but Baloni is defending well.
Well, if Roller 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.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Roller sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Baloni defending well though.
Roller looks to land a strike but Baloni avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#SUB2#
Roller drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Baloni manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Roller has Baloni in his guard.#REVR#
Roller has his hands on Baloni's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roller is continuing to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ben Roller will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ben Roller's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Baloni throws a right and a left that Roller avoids nicely.
Roller fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Baloni stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Baloni wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Roller shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Roller throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Baloni to regain full guard.
Roller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Roller makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Roller drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Baloni dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Roller looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Baloni sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Roller is trying to keep Baloni in close.
Baloni trying to control but Roller is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Roller isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Baloni stacks Roller on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Baloni!
Baloni wants to control but Roller is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Roller's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Phil Baloni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Roller is letting Baloni control him for a moment.
Roller is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Roller's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Roller is trying to get back to half guard.
Ben Roller is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Roller keeps Baloni under control for a moment.#T3#
Baloni is looking to take a break and control but Roller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Roller is looking to reverse the position.
Roller can't do much from the bottom here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Baloni waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Roller.
Roller shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Baloni cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Phil Baloni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Roller.
Roller ducks right into an uppercut from Baloni.
Ben Roller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roller shoots in looking for a takedown but Baloni manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Roller's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Baloni closes the distance and clinches.
Roller blocks an uppercut.
#T4#
Roller using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Baloni has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Baloni softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roller.
Baloni misses with a hook from the clinch.
Roller is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Baloni gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Baloni lands a shot to the body.
Baloni misses with a hook from the clinch.
Baloni working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baloni leaning his opponent against the cage.
Roller prevents a body shot from Baloni.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phil Baloni showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Roller has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ben Roller!
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Event:
TWGC 25 (265lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Carter Mann (ranked 2634 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Roller (ranked 5142 p4p, 0 weight class). Mann comes to the cage accompanied by "Fingerbang". Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Carter Mann! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ben Roller!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Mann has managed to clinch.
Mann wants to take the fight to the mat but Roller manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Roller drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mann gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Roller drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mann is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Roller can't fight it off and eventually Mann manages to take the fight to the floor. Roller looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mann (2) vs (0) Roller
Mann is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Roller really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mann. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mann passes Roller's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mann wants to pass the guard but Roller is defending well.
Mann seems to be working for a kimura but Roller defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roller is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Mann moves into full mount! Roller won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Mann (5) vs (0) Roller
Roller is trying to escape the mount.
Mann is looking to work his way around to Roller's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Roller wants to control but Mann is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roller is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mann can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Roller is looking to escape.
Roller tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Roller stops Mann from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Roller tries to hold on but Mann postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roller really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mann forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Mann (8) vs (0) Roller
Mann is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Mann is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Roller is defending well though. Mann let's go of the attempt for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mann is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Roller defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Mann has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Mann is looking for the choke from the back position but Roller is controlling his hands well.
Mann is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Roller trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roller turns into Mann and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mann (8) vs (2) Roller
Roller wants to pass the guard but Mann is keeping the position.
Mann looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Roller drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mann manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Roller has Mann in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mann (10) vs (2) Roller
Mann got a little sloppy there for a moment and Roller has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mann has managed to get both his arms back between Roller's legs - danger averted.
Mann slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Mann (13) vs (2) Roller
Mann wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Roller, who protects the arm well.
Mann is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mann is trying to get an arm triangle but Roller is defending well.
Roller tries to bench press Mann off him but Mann keeps the position.
Mann is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Roller knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roller is looking for a sweep.
Mann tries for a kimura but Roller is defending well.
Roller tries to bench press Mann off him but Mann keeps the position.
Mann tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mann has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mann is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Roller has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Roller is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mann trying to control the position but Roller is working away.
Roller can't do much from the bottom here.
Mann is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Roller has escaped the position, nice work there.
Roller tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mann wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mann thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Roller can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mann wants to control but Roller is keeping him busy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Roller tries to improve position but can't.
Mann is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Roller is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Roller sneaks back into half guard.
Mann tries to pass the half guard into mount. Roller knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mann seems to be working for a kimura but Roller defends the submission attempt.
Mann is trying to control. Roller wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mann is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Roller is not content to let Mann control the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mann is trying to work for a kimura but Roller is defending well.
Roller wants to improve his position but Mann is controlling well.
Mann is trying to control the action in half guard but Roller is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mann seems to be looking for submissions.
Roller tries to get to full guard but Mann has control of the leg.
Roller looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Roller makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Roller.
Mann being controlled here momentarily.
Mann wants to control from the top but Roller keeps moving.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Roller has control of Mann's left arm, preventing Mann from doing any damage.
Mann trying to control the position from guard on top but Roller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roller throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mann forces his way into half guard.
Mann seems to be working for a kimura but Roller defends the submission attempt.
Mann wants to control but Roller is keeping him busy.
Mann is working for a kimura but Roller is defending it quite comfortably.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Roller is looking for a sweep. Mann is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mann passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mann (16) vs (2) Roller
Mann is working for a guillotine from mount but Roller frees his head quite easily.
Mann looking for a guillotine from mount but Roller is having none of it.
Mann is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Roller is surviving well by controlling Mann's body position as best he can.
Mann is breathing heavily.
Roller is trying to escape the mount.
Mann looking for a guillotine from mount but Roller is having none of it.
Roller tries to reverse the position but Mann maintains control.
Roller is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Roller is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Mann is staying active.
Roller defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Mann.
Mann is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Roller has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Roller keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mann is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Roller to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Roller shrugs it off.
Roller is looking to get to half guard.
Mann jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Roller manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Roller is looking to regain half guard here but Mann keeps moving and retains side control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mann working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mann is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Roller knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mann working away.
Mann is trying to get an arm triangle but Roller is defending well.
Mann is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Roller knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Roller tries to buck Mann off but Mann is having none of it.
Mann working away.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Roller sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mann 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.
Mann 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.
Roller wants to get back to full guard.
Mann 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.
Mann prevents Roller from improving his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Roller is not content to let Mann control the position.
Roller wants to control but Mann is keeping busy.
Mann is trying to control the action in half guard but Roller is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Roller trying to control from the bottom.
Roller is in trouble now - Mann has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mann (19) vs (2) Roller
Roller tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mann trying to control but Roller is having none of it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Mann is looking to work his way around to Roller's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Mann working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Roller wants to control but Mann is having none of it.
Roller is desperately trying to improve his position but Mann has a good base and remains in mount.
Roller has given up his back here. Will Mann look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Mann (22) vs (2) Roller
Roller wants to escape the position.
Mann is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Roller defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Mann looking for the choke from the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roller trying to control but not successfully.
Mann has the hooks in. Roller is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Roller defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Mann's arms.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mann takes the fight on points by 22 to 2.
Carter Mann was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
TWGC 25 (265lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Albert Wasilkowsky (ranked 6211 p4p, 481 weight class) and Ben Roller (ranked 5111 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Albert Wasilkowsky! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ben Roller!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Roller changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wasilkowsky looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Wasilkowsky (0) vs (4) Roller
Wasilkowsky gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Wasilkowsky (0) vs (6) Roller
Roller is trying to take his opponent's back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roller takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Roller looking to isolate an arm here. Wasilkowsky doesn't see it coming and as Roller extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Roller!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ben Roller! |
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