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Bots de Garra 12 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 9 losses; Jana Iii Sobieskiego! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 7 losses; Louis Princip!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sobieskiego keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sobieskiego shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Princip as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Princip closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sobieskiego to the mat! Sobieskiego manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sobieskiego (0) vs (2) Princip
Princip slips nicely into half 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.#SUB#
Sobieskiego actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Princip is working for a kimura but Sobieskiego is defending it quite comfortably.
Sobieskiego is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Princip is trying to work for a kimura but Sobieskiego is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sobieskiego is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Princip pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Princip is working for a submission of some sort.
Sobieskiego is looking to improve his position.
#T1##SUB#
Sobieskiego is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Princip pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Princip is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sobieskiego is just riding it out for now. Princip eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Princip is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sobieskiego sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Sobieskiego actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Princip is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sobieskiego has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Sobieskiego looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Princip 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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2##SUB#
Sobieskiego looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Sobieskiego looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Princip is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sobieskiego has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Sobieskiego actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Sobieskiego actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Princip 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.
Princip moves into full mount! Sobieskiego won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Sobieskiego (0) vs (5) Princip#T3##SUB2#
Sobieskiego defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Princip.
Sobieskiego is looking to get to half guard.
Sobieskiego is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Princip jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Sobieskiego manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Princip working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sobieskiego is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Princip wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sobieskiego, who protects the arm well.
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.#T4#
Sobieskiego tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sobieskiego knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Princip on the ground.#SUB2#
Princip working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Princip advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sobieskiego (0) vs (7) Princip#SUB2#
Princip has hold of Sobieskiego's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Sobieskiego manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB2#
Princip working for a submission but Sobieskiego is keeping him at bay.
Sobieskiego regains half guard.#SUB2#
Princip 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 Princip. #SUB#
Sobieskiego actively working from the bottom here.#T5##SUB#
Sobieskiego looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Princip is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Princip is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Sobieskiego is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Princip pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Princip is working for a kimura but Sobieskiego is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Princip seems to be working for a kimura but Sobieskiego defends the submission attempt.#T6##SUB2#
Princip 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 Princip. #SUB#
Sobieskiego looking for submissions off his back.
Princip works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sobieskiego (0) vs (10) Princip#SUB2#
Princip is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Sobieskiego looks calm but he's in trouble here. Princip gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Sobieskiego is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Princip lets go of the hold and Sobieskiego can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Louis Princip!
Our winner, Louis Princip, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Meinard Ansgar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ademaro Dos Anjos!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Dos Anjos pushes Ansgar up against the ropes in a clinch.#TD2#
Dos Anjos pulls guard. #SUB#
Ansgar drops back looking for a leg! Dos Anjos is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dos Anjos manages to kick Ansgar off! Ansgar jumps back into Dos Anjos's guard.
Ansgar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dos Anjos on the ground.
Dos Anjos keeping full guard, as Ansgar tries to pass. #SUB2#
Dos Anjos 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! Ansgar rolls with it to try and escape but Dos Anjos cranks on the arm and Ansgar is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ademaro Dos Anjos!
A very excited looking Ademaro Dos Anjos 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Zeke Titus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 8 losses; Bull Mfer!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Titus shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Titus showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Titus (2) vs (0) Mfer#SUB2#
Mfer looking for submissions off his back.
Mfer tries to roll over but Titus keeps him under control.
Titus wants to free his trapped foot but Mfer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Titus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mfer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've been hearing that Titus has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Mfer looking for a kimura from the bottom but Titus passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Titus (5) vs (0) Mfer
Titus has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Mfer! Score +2 for reaching mount: Titus (7) vs (0) Mfer#SUB#
Titus jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mfer manages to avoid the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Mfer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Titus pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Titus is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Titus seems to be working for a kimura but Mfer defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Mfer is trying to get back to full guard.
Titus passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Titus (10) vs (0) Mfer
Mfer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mfer regains half guard.
Mfer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mfer looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Titus passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Titus (13) vs (0) Mfer
Mfer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Titus's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
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.
Mfer is looking for a sweep. Titus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2##SUB2#
Mfer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Titus pulls his head out easily.
Mfer tries to roll over but Titus keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Mfer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Titus pulls his head out easily.
Well, if Titus 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.
#SUB2#
Mfer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Titus seems to be working for a kimura but Mfer defends the submission attempt.
Mfer wants to improve his position but Titus is controlling well.
#SUB#
Titus is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Titus works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Titus (16) vs (0) Mfer#T3##SUB#
Titus is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Mfer is surviving well by controlling Titus's body position as best he can.
Mfer tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Titus working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Titus wants to control the pace but Mfer is squirming around nicely.
Mfer tries to reverse the position but Titus maintains control.#SUB#
Titus looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Mfer regains half guard.
Titus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mfer keeps working. #T4#
Mfer won't allow Titus to pass to mount. #SUB#
Titus wants to work for an arm triangle but Mfer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Mfer actively working from the bottom here.
Titus trying to mount his opponent but Mfer defends it.
Mfer is in trouble now - Titus has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Titus (19) vs (0) Mfer#SUB#
Titus looking to isolate an arm here. Mfer doesn't see it coming and as Titus extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Titus!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zeke Titus!
Zeke Titus thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Abraham Durden! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Jordan Lisko!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Durden shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Durden was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Durden (4) vs (0) Lisko
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 manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Durden (4) vs (2) Lisko#SUB2#
Lisko seems to be working for a kimura but Durden defends 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.#SUB#
Durden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Durden is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Durden actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Durden is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lisko pulls his head out easily.
Durden wants to improve his position but Lisko is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Lisko is looking for a kimura but Durden is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lisko to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lisko is trying to work for a kimura but Durden is defending well.
Durden is in trouble now - Lisko has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Durden (4) vs (5) Lisko#SUB2#
Lisko jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Durden manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Durden regains half guard.#T1##SUB#
Durden actively working from the bottom here.
Durden gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Lisko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Durden throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Lisko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Lisko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Lisko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lisko advances to half guard. #SUB#
Durden is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lisko pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Lisko wants to work for an arm triangle but Durden is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T2##SUB#
Durden is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lisko pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Durden actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Lisko is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Durden defends it well. #SUB#
Durden looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Lisko is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Lisko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Durden works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Lisko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lisko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Lisko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Durden has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lisko has managed to get both his arms back between Durden's legs - danger averted.#T3##SUB#
Durden is looking for a triangle but Lisko pushes his legs off easily.
Lisko looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Durden looking for a guillotine here but Lisko defends easily.
#SUB2#
Lisko drops back looking for a leg! Durden is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Durden manages to kick Lisko off! Lisko jumps back into Durden's guard.
Lisko slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Durden (4) vs (8) Lisko#SUB2#
Lisko tries for a kimura but Durden is defending well.
Durden gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Lisko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Durden has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Durden actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Lisko is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Durden defends it well. #SUB#
Durden actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Durden is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lisko pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Lisko is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Lisko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Lisko is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Durden is just riding it out for now. Lisko eventually gives up the hold. #T5#
Durden moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lisko tries to free his leg and advance position but Durden is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Lisko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lisko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Lisko drops back looking for a leg! Durden is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Durden manages to kick Lisko off! Lisko jumps back into Durden's guard. #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#
Durden working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lisko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lisko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Durden throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Lisko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lisko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T6##SUB#
Durden working for a triangle but Lisko defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Lisko drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Lisko as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Durden screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Lisko! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jordan Lisko!
An out of breath Jordan Lisko thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Giovanni De Rossi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Helmut Stoppelbein!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Stoppelbein tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but De Rossi defends well and Stoppelbein ends up having to push De Rossi into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
De Rossi stuffs the takedown.
De Rossi tries to counter by clinching up but Stoppelbein breaks away and moves out of range.
Stoppelbein shoots and misses #TD#
and De Rossi counters with a shoot takedown. Stoppelbein fights it but they end up in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: De Rossi (2) vs (0) Stoppelbein
Giovanni De Rossi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Helmut Stoppelbein.
De Rossi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: De Rossi (5) vs (0) Stoppelbein
De Rossi moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: De Rossi (7) vs (0) Stoppelbein
Stoppelbein can't escape the position.
We've been hearing good reports from De Rossi'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.
De Rossi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoppelbein keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T1#
De Rossi controlling his opponent.
De Rossi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Stoppelbein really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
De Rossi controlling from the full mount. #T2#
Stoppelbein has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: De Rossi (10) vs (0) Stoppelbein
I would not like to be Stoppelbein right now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
De Rossi has the hooks in. Stoppelbein is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. De Rossi passes his arm under Stoppelbein's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Stoppelbein taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Giovanni De Rossi!
During a confident post fight interview, Giovanni De Rossi 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 5 losses; Shogun Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 12 losses; Chozen Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown. Gracie tries to sprawl out of it but Silva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Gracie manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Silva tries for a takedown but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gracie as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shogun Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gracie. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Silva (0) vs (4) Gracie#SUB2#
Gracie has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Silva is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Gracie yanks on the arm and Silva is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Gracie.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chozen Gracie! |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 2 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Bruce White Jr!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
White Jr shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Leifsson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Leifsson (0) vs (2) White Jr#SUB#
Leifsson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
White Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Leifsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, White Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Leifsson's legs - danger averted.
Leifsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Leifsson keeping full guard, as White Jr tries to pass.
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.
White Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Leifsson is looking for a triangle but White Jr pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Leifsson has his foot on White Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. White Jr works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Leifsson is looking for a triangle but White Jr pushes his legs off easily.
White Jr works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
White Jr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Leifsson defends it well. #SUB2#
White Jr is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Leifsson has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Leifsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but White Jr pulls his head out easily. #T1##SUB2#
White Jr is trying to work for a kimura but Leifsson is defending well.
#SUB2#
White Jr 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.
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.#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Leifsson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
White Jr is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Leifsson actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Leifsson manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
White Jr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and White Jr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2##SUB#
Leifsson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Leifsson has his foot on White Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. White Jr works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Leifsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. White Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
White Jr drops back looking for a leg! Leifsson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Leifsson manages to kick White Jr off! White Jr jumps back into Leifsson's guard.
White Jr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (0) vs (5) White Jr
Leifsson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Leifsson is defending against the submission attempts here by White Jr.
#T3##SUB#
Leifsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
White Jr is trying for a kimura here. Leifsson looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! White Jr wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bruce White Jr!
Bruce White Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Ivan Kamenev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 0 losses; Ikemba Okoye!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Kamenev has Okoye up against the ropes in a clinch.
#TD#
Kamenev jumps guard.
#SUB#
Kamenev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Okoye defends well.
Kamenev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Okoye is one step ahead there.
Okoye wants to control from the top but Kamenev keeps moving. #SUB#
Kamenev 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.
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.#SUB#
Kamenev has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Okoye doesn't defend quickly enough and Kamenev has managed to lock this one up! Can Okoye escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Kamenev on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ivan Kamenev!
Ivan Kamenev thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 4 losses; Cole Orion! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 9 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Fiachna closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Orion (0) vs (4) Fiachna
Fiachna tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Fiachna working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB2#
Fiachna looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Orion tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fiachna wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
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.
Fiachna advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Orion (0) vs (6) Fiachna
Orion manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Fiachna is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Orion defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiachna looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fiachna keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Orion is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Fiachna is tapping! Great win for Orion!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Cole Orion!
Cole Orion thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Juha Ahokas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 33 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Ahokas shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ahokas was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ahokas (4) vs (0) Diesel
Diesel 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.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Ahokas tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ahokas has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Ahokas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Diesel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Diesel wants to control but Ahokas postures up.#SUB#
Ahokas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Diesel wants to control but Ahokas postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ahokas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Ahokas is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Diesel has escaped the position, nice work there.
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.#T1#
Diesel is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Diesel is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ahokas's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Ahokas is trying to work for a kimura but Diesel is defending well.
#SUB2#
Diesel actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Diesel is defending against the submission attempts here by Ahokas.
#SUB#
Ahokas 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.
#T2#
Diesel is trying to control but can't.
Ahokas prevents Diesel from improving his position.
Diesel is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Ahokas is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Ahokas is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Diesel as he works his way to full guard.
#SUB2#
Ahokas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diesel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ahokas has managed to get both his arms back between Diesel's legs - danger averted.#T3##SUB#
Ahokas drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Diesel manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ahokas has Diesel in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ahokas (4) vs (2) Diesel#SUB#
Ahokas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diesel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Diesel wants to control from the top but Ahokas keeps moving. #SUB#
Ahokas working for a triangle but Diesel defends it easily.
Ahokas keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully.
Diesel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Diesel trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahokas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Diesel stays in close to Ahokas's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Diesel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Ahokas has his foot on Diesel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Diesel works his way back into a safe position though.
Ahokas keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Ahokas has his foot on Diesel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Diesel works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Ahokas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Diesel trying to control but Ahokas is working from the bottom.
Diesel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T5#
Diesel trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahokas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diesel controlling from the top position.
Diesel passes Ahokas's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Ahokas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Diesel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Ahokas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Diesel is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Ahokas actively working from the bottom here.#T6#
Diesel is trying to control the action in half guard but Ahokas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Ahokas looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Ahokas actively working from the bottom here.
Ahokas is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Diesel is trying to work for a kimura but Ahokas is defending well.
#SUB2#
Diesel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Diesel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ahokas sees it coming and defends easily.
Ahokas regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ahokas keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Ahokas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diesel is aware though and is defending well.#T7#
Diesel trying to control but Ahokas is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ahokas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diesel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Diesel trying to control but Ahokas is working from the bottom.
Diesel passes into half guard.
Diesel controlling the action here.
Diesel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ahokas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Ahokas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Diesel is working for a kimura but Ahokas is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Ahokas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T8#
Diesel trying to control the action but Ahokas is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Diesel is working for a submission of some sort.
Ahokas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Ahokas actively working from the bottom here.
Diesel is pressing down on Ahokas's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ahokas is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Diesel seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Diesel is working for a submission of some sort.
#T9##SUB#
Ahokas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Diesel wants to work for an arm triangle but Ahokas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Ahokas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Ahokas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Diesel trying to control from half guard but Ahokas is working away. #SUB#
Ahokas looking for submissions off his back.
Diesel trying to control the action but Ahokas is working from the bottom. #T10##SUB2#
Diesel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ahokas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Diesel. #SUB2#
Diesel is looking for a kimura but Ahokas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Diesel to get the leverage.
Ahokas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Diesel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ahokas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Diesel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ahokas sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Diesel is trying to work for a kimura but Ahokas is defending well.
#SUB2#
Diesel is working for a kimura but Ahokas is defending it quite comfortably.
#T11##SUB#
Ahokas actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Diesel is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Ahokas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Ahokas looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Diesel seems to be looking for submissions.
Diesel is trying to control the action in half guard but Ahokas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T12##SUB#
Ahokas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ahokas wants to improve his position but Diesel is controlling well.
#SUB#
Ahokas looking for submissions off his back.
Diesel is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Diesel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Diesel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ahokas has managed to free his arm - good work.
Diesel not doing much here.
#T13#
Diesel passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ahokas (4) vs (5) Diesel
Ahokas sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Diesel wants to work for an arm triangle but Ahokas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Ahokas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Diesel seems to be working for a kimura but Ahokas defends the submission attempt.
Diesel is keen to just control but Ahokas is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Ahokas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Diesel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ahokas defends it well. #T14##SUB2#
Diesel is working for a submission of some sort.
Ahokas is in trouble now - Diesel has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ahokas (4) vs (8) Diesel
Diesel tries to control but Ahokas wriggling away.
Ahokas is trying to escape the mount.
Diesel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ahokas is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Diesel looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel wins on points by 8 to 4.
A relieved looking Kurt Diesel 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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