Bots de Garra 8 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

170 cm
39 yrs
149 lbs

185 cm
33 yrs
171 lbs

Cardona

King

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Calixto Cardona! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Malcolm King!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Cardona shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts King as he jumps to the side.
Cardona darts in looking for a takedown but King gets double underhooks and turns Cardona into the ropes.
Cardona is trying to drag King to the mat but King just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Calixto Cardona. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King tries for a takedown but Cardona manages to get underhooks.
Cardona is working for takedown but King is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
King lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cardona (0) vs (2) King
King pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cardona is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
King is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Cardona wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
King is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
King is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T1##SUB#
Cardona is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and King defends well.#SUB#
King got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cardona has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, King has managed to get both his arms back between Cardona's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Cardona throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
King must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Cardona throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
King drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and King jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
King wants to pass the guard but Cardona is keeping the position.#SUB#
Cardona has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but King can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Cardona has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but King can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
King is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T2##SUB2#
King drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and King jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Cardona had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. King defends it easily.#SUB#
Cardona is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Cardona is looking for a triangle but King pushes his legs off easily.
King wants to pass the guard but Cardona is keeping the position.#SUB#
Cardona escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. King gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
King avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T3##SUB2#
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Cardona working for a triangle but King defends it easily. #SUB#
Cardona is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Cardona working for a triangle but King defends it easily. #SUB2#
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
King is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Cardona had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. King defends it easily.#T4#
Cardona keeping full guard, as King tries to pass. #SUB#
King avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cardona might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
King looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Cardona escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. King gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Cardona is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
King pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cardona is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Cardona looking for a guillotine here but King defends easily.
King trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5##SUB#
Cardona looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
King drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and King jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
King drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and King jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
King got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cardona has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, King has managed to get both his arms back between Cardona's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Cardona looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
King pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cardona is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
King is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
King is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
King drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and King jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Cardona is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and King defends well.#T6##SUB2#
King drops back looking for a leg! Cardona is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cardona manages to kick King off! King jumps back into Cardona's guard. #SUB#
Cardona is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Cardona has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but King can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Cardona working for a triangle but King defends it easily. #SUB2#
King drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and King jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cardona tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
King drops back looking for a leg! Cardona is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cardona manages to kick King off! King jumps back into Cardona's guard. #T7##SUB#
Cardona looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
King trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Cardona working for a triangle but King defends it easily.
Cardona keeping full guard, as King tries to pass. #SUB#
Cardona looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
King is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Cardona escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. King gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Cardona had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. King defends it easily.
Cardona is breathing heavily.#T8#
Cardona keeping full guard, as King tries to pass.
King passes into half guard. #SUB2#
King is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
King is looking for a kimura but Cardona is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for King to get the leverage. #SUB2#
King 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#
Cardona is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but King pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
King is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cardona is just riding it out for now. King eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
King is working for a submission of some sort. #T9##SUB#
Cardona looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
King wants to work for an arm triangle but Cardona is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
King is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Cardona is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Malcolm King!
Malcolm King thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Undercard bout

172 cm
41 yrs
156 lbs

189 cm
40 yrs
218 lbs

Ahma

Mfer

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Verneri Ahma! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Bull Mfer!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ahma fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mfer avoids it really well and circles away.
Mfer stuffs the takedown.
Mfer shoots in for a takedown but Ahma shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mfer.
Ahma will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Verneri Ahma. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Mfer scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ahma (0) vs (4) Mfer#SUB2#
Mfer tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mfer has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Mfer wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ahma, who protects the arm well.
Ahma tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahma manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Mfer wants to work for an arm triangle but Ahma is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Mfer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ahma is just riding it out for now. Mfer eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Ahma looking for submissions off his back.#T1##SUB2#
Mfer 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#
Ahma looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Mfer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ahma has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Mfer is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Ahma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Mfer is working for a submission of some sort. #T2#
Ahma manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Ahma has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mfer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Mfer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mfer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Mfer drops back looking for a leg! Ahma is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ahma manages to kick Mfer off! Mfer jumps back into Ahma's guard.
Ahma might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ahma lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ahma (2) vs (4) Mfer#SUB#
Ahma thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Mfer is looking for a triangle but Ahma pushes his legs off easily. #T3##SUB#
Ahma drops back looking for a leg! Mfer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mfer manages to kick Ahma off! Ahma jumps back into Mfer's guard.
Ahma passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ahma (5) vs (4) Mfer
Mfer tries to bench press Ahma off him but Ahma keeps the position.
Mfer keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Ahma is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mfer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Ahma looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
Mfer sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Ahma is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Mfer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ahma pulls his head out easily.
Mfer is looking for a sweep. Ahma is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Mfer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Mfer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mfer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mfer.#SUB#
Ahma drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ahma jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T5#
Ahma pushes down on Mfer's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ahma works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ahma (8) vs (4) Mfer
Ahma prevents Mfer from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Ahma working for a submission but Mfer is keeping him at bay.
Mfer is looking to improve his position but Ahma isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Ahma is working for a guillotine from mount but Mfer frees his head quite easily. #SUB#
Ahma looking for a guillotine from mount but Mfer is having none of it.
Mfer is looking to improve his position but Ahma isn't that keen on the idea.
Mfer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Ahma looking to secure an arm triangle but Mfer defends it well.
Mfer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T6##SUB#
Ahma looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Mfer is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Mfer defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ahma.
Mfer tries to reverse the position but Ahma maintains control.#SUB#
Ahma with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Mfer is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Ahma is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Mfer is surviving well by controlling Ahma's body position as best he can.
Mfer working to try and regain half guard. #T7##SUB#
Ahma looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Ahma wants to finish this one by submission but Mfer is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ahma.
Mfer regains half guard.
Mfer tries to roll over but Ahma keeps him under control.#SUB#
Ahma is trying to work for a kimura but Mfer is defending well. #SUB#
Ahma is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mfer sees it coming and defends easily.
Ahma is pressing down on Mfer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mfer is holding on for now. #SUB#
Ahma is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ahma is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Mfer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T8##SUB2#
Mfer looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Ahma is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Mfer actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Ahma seems to be working for a kimura but Mfer defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Mfer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Mfer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Mfer looking for submissions off his back.#T9##SUB#
Ahma seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Ahma seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Ahma seems to be working for a kimura but Mfer defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Mfer looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Mfer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Mfer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Ahma 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#
Ahma wants to work for an arm triangle but Mfer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T10##SUB#
Ahma is working for a kimura but Mfer is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Ahma is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mfer has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Mfer actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Mfer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ahma pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Ahma is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mfer is just riding it out for now. Ahma eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Mfer looking for submissions off his back.#T11#
Mfer regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Ahma drops back looking for a leg! Mfer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mfer manages to kick Ahma off! Ahma jumps back into Mfer's guard. #SUB#
Ahma drops back looking for a leg! Mfer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mfer manages to kick Ahma off! Ahma jumps back into Mfer's guard.
Mfer keeping full guard, as Ahma tries to pass. #SUB2#
Mfer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Ahma drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ahma jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T12##SUB2#
Mfer has his foot on Ahma's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ahma works his way back into a safe position though.
Ahma works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Ahma is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mfer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ahma's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ahma's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ahma (8) vs (8) Mfer#SUB2#
Mfer tightening his grip on Ahma, looking for the choke.
Ahma manages to reverse the position and now he's in Mfer's guard. Nice work there by Ahma.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ahma (10) vs (8) Mfer
Mfer keeping full guard, as Ahma tries to pass. #SUB2#
Mfer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ahma can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Ahma avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Ahma is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T13##SUB2#
Mfer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ahma gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Ahma thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ahma passes Mfer's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Ahma seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Ahma is trying to work for a kimura but Mfer is defending well. #SUB#
Ahma is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Mfer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ahma pulls his head out easily. #T14##SUB2#
Mfer looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Ahma is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mfer has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Ahma is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mfer is just riding it out for now. Ahma eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Mfer looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Mfer actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Mfer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ahma takes the fight on points by 10 to 8.
An out of breath Verneri Ahma thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Undercard bout

185 cm
30 yrs
206 lbs

170 cm
38 yrs
155 lbs

Sobieskiego

White Jr

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 6 losses; Jana Iii Sobieskiego! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Bruce White Jr!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nice takedown defense from Sobieskiego. No joy for White Jr on that attempt. #TD2#
White Jr shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sobieskiego (0) vs (2) White Jr#SUB#
Sobieskiego looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Sobieskiego looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sobieskiego on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sobieskiego tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
White Jr is looking for a kimura but Sobieskiego is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for White Jr to get the leverage.
Sobieskiego wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
White Jr is trying to work for a kimura but Sobieskiego is defending well. #SUB2#
White Jr is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sobieskiego looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Sobieskiego is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but White Jr pulls his head out easily. #T1##SUB#
Sobieskiego looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
White Jr seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
White Jr is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
White Jr is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Sobieskiego actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Sobieskiego is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but White Jr pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Sobieskiego looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
White Jr is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Sobieskiego looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
White Jr prevents Sobieskiego from improving his position.#SUB2#
White Jr seems to be working for a kimura but Sobieskiego defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Sobieskiego looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
White Jr is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
White Jr is working for a kimura but Sobieskiego is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
White Jr wants to work for an arm triangle but Sobieskiego is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
White Jr works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sobieskiego (0) vs (5) White Jr#T3##SUB2#
Sobieskiego defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from White Jr. #SUB2#
White Jr wants to finish this one by submission but Sobieskiego is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from White Jr. #SUB2#
White Jr wants to finish this one by submission but Sobieskiego is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from White Jr.
Sobieskiego is looking to improve his position but White Jr isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
White Jr with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Sobieskiego is working to get back to half guard.
Sobieskiego knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for White Jr on the ground.
Sobieskiego sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
White Jr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sobieskiego doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time White Jr. #SUB2#
White Jr is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T4##SUB#
Sobieskiego actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
White Jr seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Sobieskiego actively working from the bottom here.
White Jr prevents Sobieskiego from improving his position.#SUB#
Sobieskiego looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
White Jr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sobieskiego defends it well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Sobieskiego looking for submissions off his back.#T5##SUB2#
White Jr seems to be working for a kimura but Sobieskiego defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Sobieskiego looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
White Jr maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Sobieskiego could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but White Jr has cracked it and Sobieskiego is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by White Jr!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bruce White Jr!
Our winner, Bruce White Jr, 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.

Undercard bout

181 cm
26 yrs
185 lbs

179 cm
27 yrs
182 lbs

Okoye

Lisko

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 0 losses; Ikemba Okoye! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jordan Lisko!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lisko leaves Okoye with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Lisko shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Okoye (0) vs (2) Lisko
Okoye is doing well to control the position and prevent Lisko from advancing to side control.
Okoye trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lisko is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Okoye defends it well. #SUB2#
Lisko is trying to work for a kimura but Okoye is defending well. #SUB2#
Lisko is working for a kimura but Okoye is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okoye is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Okoye is defending against the submission attempts here by Lisko. #T1##SUB#
Okoye looking for submissions off his back.
Okoye wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Okoye is defending against the submission attempts here by Lisko. #SUB2#
Lisko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Lisko is working for a kimura but Okoye is defending it quite comfortably.
Okoye has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lisko is working away from the top position though.#T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Okoye manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Okoye seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB2#
Lisko is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Okoye is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lisko passes Okoye's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Okoye is controlling Lisko's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB2#
Lisko is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Okoye is trying to get back to full guard.
Okoye is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Lisko seems to be looking for submissions. #T3#
Okoye gets full guard.
Lisko looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Lisko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Lisko drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Okoye dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Okoye (2) vs (2) Lisko#SUB2#
Lisko has his foot on Okoye's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Okoye works his way back into a safe position though.
Okoye pushing down on Lisko's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Okoye controlling the action here.
Lisko is refusing to be controlled, as Okoye sits in half guard.
Okoye is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lisko is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Okoye is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lisko!
Score +3 for passing guard: Okoye (5) vs (2) Lisko#SUB#
Okoye is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Lisko to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Lisko shrugs it off. #T4#
Lisko sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Lisko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Okoye seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lisko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Lisko looking for submissions off his back.
Lisko is staying active underneath Okoye, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Lisko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Okoye is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lisko doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Okoye. #SUB2#
Lisko actively working from the bottom here.#T5##SUB2#
Lisko looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Lisko actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Okoye is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lisko doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Okoye. #SUB#
Okoye wants to work for an arm triangle but Lisko is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Okoye wants to take a breather but Lisko is having none of it. #SUB2#
Lisko actively working from the bottom here.
Lisko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T6##SUB#
Okoye is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lisko has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Lisko actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Lisko is defending against the submission attempts here by Okoye.
Lisko gets full guard.
Okoye wants to control from the top but Lisko keeps moving.
Okoye has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Okoye pushing down on Lisko's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Okoye is looking for a kimura here.
Lisko wants to improve his position but Okoye is controlling well. #T7##SUB#
Okoye is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lisko doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Okoye.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Lisko is staying active underneath Okoye, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Okoye seems to be working for a kimura but Lisko defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Lisko actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Okoye wants to work for an arm triangle but Lisko is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Okoye uses his free foot to push down on Lisko's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lisko.
Score +3 for passing guard: Okoye (8) vs (2) Lisko
Lisko manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Okoye maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Lisko could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Okoye has cracked it and Lisko is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Okoye!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ikemba Okoye!
Ikemba Okoye seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Undercard bout

173 cm
42 yrs
159 lbs

188 cm
34 yrs
219 lbs

Bandicoot

Silva

Undercard bout

184 cm
36 yrs
186 lbs

172 cm
44 yrs
164 lbs

Orion

Zan

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Cole Orion! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Tan Zan!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Zan shoots in for a double leg but Orion sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Orion tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Orion somewhat.
Nice takedown defense from Orion. No joy for Zan on that attempt.
Zan stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Zan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Orion is trying to defend but Zan 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: Orion (0) vs (2) Zan#SUB#
Orion looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Orion actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Orion looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Orion looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Zan is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Zan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Orion doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zan. #T1##SUB#
Orion looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Orion actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Orion looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Zan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Orion is looking for a sweep. Zan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Zan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Orion looking for submissions off his back.#T2##SUB2#
Zan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Orion looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Zan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Orion defends it well. #SUB#
Orion actively working from the bottom here.
We've been hearing good reports from Orion's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Orion looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Orion looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Orion looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Zan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3##SUB2#
Zan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Orion actively working from the bottom here.
Zan prevents Orion from improving his position.#SUB#
Orion looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Orion is defending against the submission attempts here by Zan. #SUB2#
Zan seems to be working for a kimura but Orion defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Zan seems to be looking for submissions. #T4##SUB2#
Zan seems to be working for a kimura but Orion defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Orion looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Orion actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Zan wants to work for an arm triangle but Orion is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Orion looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Orion looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Orion actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Zan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T5#
Orion is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zan's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Orion (4) vs (2) Zan
Orion is hanging on to Zan's back as he tries to escape. #SUB#
Orion has his arm under Zan's chin here. Game over son! Orion squeezes tightly and Zan is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cole Orion!
A very excited looking Cole Orion 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.

Undercard bout

179 cm
37 yrs
183 lbs

190 cm
28 yrs
210 lbs

Leifsson

Davis

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Davon Davis!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Davis drives through with a takedown into Leifsson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Leifsson (0) vs (2) Davis#SUB#
Leifsson is looking for a triangle but Davis pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Leifsson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Davis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leifsson is keeping the position for now.
Davis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Leifsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Davis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Davis is pushing down on Leifsson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Leifsson is fighting to maintain full guard but Davis has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Davis is working for a kimura but Leifsson is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Davis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Leifsson is just riding it out for now. Davis eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Leifsson actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leifsson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Davis's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Davis's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Leifsson (4) vs (2) Davis
We've been hearing good reports from Leifsson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Davis showing good submission defense here.
Davis is really stuck here. #T1##SUB#
Davis showing good submission defense here.
Davis tries to roll but Leifsson sticks to his back. #SUB#
Leifsson looking for the choke but no joy.
Davis is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Leifsson off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
I really don't envy Davis right now. #SUB#
Davis defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Leifsson's arms. #SUB#
Leifsson looking for the choke but no joy.
Leifsson keeps control of the position as Davis tries to break free. #SUB#
Leifsson working for a choke but Davis is defending well.
Leifsson controlling well, preventing Davis from escaping the position. #T2##SUB#
Leifsson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #SUB#
Leifsson 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, Davis has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #SUB#
Leifsson working for the choke.
Davis is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB#
Leifsson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Davis breaks Leifsson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (4) vs (4) Davis#SUB#
Leifsson has his foot on Davis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Davis works his way back into a safe position though.
Davis tries to free his leg and advance position but Leifsson is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Leifsson looking for a guillotine here but Davis defends easily.
Davis tries to free his leg and advance position but Leifsson is retaining full guard. #T3##SUB#
Leifsson has his foot on Davis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Davis works his way back into a safe position though.
Davis is pushing down on Leifsson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Leifsson is fighting to maintain full guard but Davis has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Davis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Leifsson is just riding it out for now. Davis eventually gives up the hold.
Leifsson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Davis wants to pass the guard but Leifsson is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Davis is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Leifsson has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Davis should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Leifsson has tightened it up now! Davis should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Skjoldr Leifsson!
After winning the bout, Skjoldr Leifsson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Undercard bout

180 cm
41 yrs
158 lbs

185 cm
34 yrs
201 lbs

Durden

Diesel

Co-main event

187 cm
29 yrs
216 lbs

178 cm
27 yrs
180 lbs

Fiachna

Ahokas

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 8 losses; Darragh Fiachna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Juha Ahokas!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Fiachna gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiachna (0) vs (2) Ahokas
Ahokas preventing the sweep.
Fiachna 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: Fiachna (2) vs (2) Ahokas
Fiachna is looking to advance position but Ahokas won't allow it.
We've been hearing good reports from Fiachna's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Ahokas looking for submissions off his back.
Fiachna is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (5) vs (2) Ahokas
Ahokas is trying desperately to improve position.
Ahokas is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahokas has given up his back here. Will Fiachna look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Fiachna (8) vs (2) Ahokas
Ahokas tries to roll but Fiachna sticks to his back. #SUB#
Fiachna working for a choke but Ahokas is defending well. #SUB#
Ahokas is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #T1##SUB#
Fiachna is looking for the choke from the back position but Ahokas is controlling his hands well.
Fiachna is hanging on to Ahokas's back as he tries to escape. #SUB#
Ahokas is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Ahokas is really stuck here. #SUB#
Ahokas fending off the submission attempt from Fiachna.
I really don't envy Ahokas right now. #SUB#
Fiachna is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ahokas knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ahokas for a finish. #SUB#
Fiachna is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ahokas has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T2##SUB#
Fiachna is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ahokas knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ahokas for a finish.
Ahokas can't escape the position.
Ahokas breaks Fiachna's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (8) vs (4) Ahokas#SUB#
Fiachna is looking for a triangle but Ahokas pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Fiachna has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ahokas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ahokas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fiachna is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Ahokas is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Fiachna 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.
Ahokas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiachna wants to sweep here but Ahokas controlling him for the moment. #T3##SUB2#
Ahokas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Ahokas drops back looking for a leg! Fiachna is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fiachna manages to kick Ahokas off! Ahokas jumps back into Fiachna's guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ahokas tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiachna is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Ahokas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fiachna lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (10) vs (4) Ahokas
Fiachna wants to pass the guard but Ahokas is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Ahokas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fiachna defends well.
Ahokas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fiachna is one step ahead there.
Fiachna passes into half guard. #T4#
Fiachna trying to pass the guard but Ahokas defending well.
Ahokas is in trouble now - Fiachna has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (13) vs (4) Ahokas
Ahokas has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Fiachna (16) vs (4) Ahokas#SUB#
Ahokas fending off the submission attempt from Fiachna.
Ahokas wants to escape the position. #SUB#
Fiachna is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Ahokas has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Fiachna has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Ahokas taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Fiachna doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Darragh Fiachna!
A very excited looking Darragh Fiachna 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.