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Bots de Garra 26 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kastav Kvinchal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Bodie Helix!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Helix has closed the distance and engaged Kvinchal in a clinch.
Helix tries to score a body lock takedown but Kvinchal shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kvinchal drops down looking for an ankle pick but Helix pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Kvinchal rushes Helix and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#TD2#
Helix has Kvinchal pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Helix pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Kvinchal tumbling to the mat - Helix dives into Kvinchal's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kvinchal (0) vs (2) Helix
Helix trying to control the position from guard on top but Kvinchal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Helix stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kvinchal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kvinchal keeping moving, preventing Helix from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvinchal has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kvinchal 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: Kvinchal (2) vs (2) Helix#T1#
Helix is looking for a sweep. Kvinchal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Kvinchal is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Helix has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kvinchal is working away from the top position though.
Helix wants to improve his position but Kvinchal is controlling well.
Helix wants to control but Kvinchal is keeping busy.
Helix trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Kvinchal manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kvinchal (5) vs (2) Helix#T2#
Kvinchal tries to control but Helix wriggling away. #SUB#
Kvinchal is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Helix is surviving well by controlling Kvinchal's body position as best he can. #SUB#
Kvinchal has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Helix is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kastav Kvinchal!
Kastav Kvinchal seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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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 4 wins and 2 losses; Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 12 losses; Malcolm King!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Ferkingstad rushes King and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#TD#
Ferkingstad pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
King drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ferkingstad dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ferkingstad (2) vs (0) King#SUB#
Ferkingstad drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ferkingstad jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
King throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ferkingstad escapes and throws King's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ferkingstad (5) vs (0) King
Ferkingstad controlling the position from side mount.
King tries to buck Ferkingstad off but Ferkingstad is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferkingstad has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ferkingstad (7) vs (0) King
King is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Ferkingstad sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
King really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ferkingstad trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ferkingstad controlling the pace for now.
King is trying to escape the mount.
Ferkingstad works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ferkingstad (10) vs (0) King#SUB#
Ferkingstad is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
King is trying to break free.
#T2#
King staying busy and making it hard for Ferkingstad to control.
King tries to roll but Ferkingstad sticks to his back.
King is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Ferkingstad looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
King is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Ferkingstad keeps control of the position as King tries to break free.
#T3##SUB#
Ferkingstad has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Ferkingstad is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
I really don't envy King right now.
#SUB#
Ferkingstad looking to break King's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. King remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Ferkingstad will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Ferkingstad is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. King defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
King fending off the submission attempt from Ferkingstad. #T4#
King tries to escape but Ferkingstad has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Ferkingstad is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and King taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Ferkingstad.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad!
A relieved looking Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad 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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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 2 wins and 0 losses; Zabit Hussein! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Abraham Durden!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Durden shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Durden looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL#
Hussein pushes Durden up against the ropes in a clinch.
Hussein is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Durden pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Hussein gets control of Durden's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hussein will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Hussein is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hussein seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Hussein is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Hussein is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hussein controlling Durden's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hussein looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Durden drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Durden jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hussein looking to control.
#T1#
Durden is pushing down on Hussein's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hussein is fighting to maintain full guard but Durden has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Durden is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hussein is just riding it out for now. Durden eventually gives up the hold.
Hussein is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Durden 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.
Hussein has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Durden is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hussein is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Durden is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2##SUB#
Hussein looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Durden is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Hussein is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Durden pulls his head out easily.
Hussein slips a foot under and gets full guard. 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.#SUB2#
Durden drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hussein looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hussein looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hussein! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hussein (4) vs (0) Durden#SUB#
Hussein wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Durden, who protects the arm well.
Durden is looking to regain half guard here but Hussein keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3#
Durden manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Durden actively working from the bottom here.
Durden is pressing down on Hussein's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hussein works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Durden looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Durden looking for submissions off his back.
Still in half guard, Hussein seems content to control.#SUB#
Hussein 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. Hussein eventually gives up the hold.
Durden tries to get to full guard but Hussein has control of the leg. #T4##SUB#
Hussein 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. Hussein eventually gives up the hold.
Hussein is trying to control. Durden wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Hussein wants to work for an arm triangle but Durden is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Durden actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Durden actively working from the bottom here.
Durden won't allow Hussein to pass to mount. #SUB#
Hussein 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. Hussein eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Durden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T5##SUB2#
Durden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Durden is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hussein pulls his head out easily.
Hussein tries to pass the half guard into mount. Durden knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Durden looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hussein works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hussein (7) vs (0) Durden
Hussein moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hussein (9) vs (0) Durden#SUB#
Hussein wants to finish this one by submission but Durden is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hussein. #SUB#
Hussein working for a guillotine from mount but Durden is in no mood to give up.
Hussein looking to control but Durden is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T6#
Durden regains half guard.#SUB2#
Durden is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hussein pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Hussein is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Durden defends it well.
Hussein trying to pass the guard but Durden defending well.
Hussein has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hussein (12) vs (0) Durden
Hussein prevents Durden from getting the reversal.
Hussein trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hussein moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Hussein (15) vs (0) Durden#T7##SUB#
Hussein patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Hussein doesn't have the hooks in and Durden manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hussein (15) vs (2) Durden#SUB#
Hussein looking for a guillotine here but Durden defends easily.
#SUB2#
Durden drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hussein looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hussein looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hussein! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hussein (19) vs (2) Durden
Durden manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hussein (19) vs (4) Durden
Hussein trying to control but Durden postures up.
Hussein wants to get back to full guard.
Hussein moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Durden got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hussein has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Durden has managed to get both his arms back between Hussein's legs - danger averted.
Durden tries to free his leg and advance position but Hussein is retaining full guard. #T8#
Durden passes into half guard.
Hussein wants to control but Durden is keeping busy.
Hussein wants to get back to full guard.
Hussein is trying to maintain the position but Durden is very close to passing his half guard.
Hussein wants to improve his position but Durden is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Durden is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hussein wants to improve his position but Durden is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Durden wants to work for an arm triangle but Hussein is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T9##SUB2#
Durden is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hussein is just riding it out for now. Durden eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Hussein is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Durden pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Hussein looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Durden is looking for a kimura here.
Hussein manages to get to full guard.
Durden postures up.
#T10##SUB2#
Durden has gone for a leg lock! Hussein slips out almost immediately though and dives into Durden's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hussein (21) vs (4) Durden#SUB2#
Durden is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hussein forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Hussein wants to work for an arm triangle but Durden is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Durden looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hussein frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hussein (24) vs (4) Durden
Durden manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Hussein seems to be working for a kimura but Durden defends the submission attempt.#T11##SUB#
Hussein is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Hussein is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hussein is pressing down on Durden's thigh, looking to free his foot. Durden is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Durden is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hussein pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Hussein is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Durden has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Durden actively working from the bottom here.
Durden is in trouble now - Hussein has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hussein (27) vs (4) Durden
Durden is working to get back to half guard.
#T12#
Hussein tries to control but Durden wriggling away.
Durden manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Durden is not content to let Hussein control the position.#SUB#
Hussein wants to work for an arm triangle but Durden is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Hussein is working for a kimura but Durden is defending it quite comfortably.
Hussein is pressing down on Durden's thigh, looking to free his foot. Durden is holding on for now. #T13#
Hussein seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Durden does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hussein tries to pass the half guard into mount. Durden knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Hussein is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Durden looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hussein tries to pass to full mount but Durden defends it. #SUB#
Hussein 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.
#SUB2#
Durden is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hussein pulls his head out easily. #T14#
Hussein tries to pass to full mount but Durden defends it. #SUB2#
Durden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hussein passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Durden! Score +3 for passing guard: Hussein (30) vs (4) Durden
Durden is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hussein can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Durden is looking to escape. #SUB#
Hussein is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Durden is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Durden flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Hussein anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Durden and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Hussein slips an arm under Durden chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Hussein has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Hussein is squeezing on Durden like an anaconda would it's prey. Durden fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Zabit Hussein!
Zabit Hussein decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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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 7 wins and 12 losses; Bruce White Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Jordan Lisko!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by White Jr. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: White Jr (4) vs (0) Lisko
Lisko sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Lisko looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Lisko looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
White Jr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lisko defends it well. #SUB#
White Jr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lisko defends it well.
Lisko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lisko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but White Jr pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
White Jr wants to work for an arm triangle but Lisko is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lisko is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Lisko is defending against the submission attempts here by White Jr.
#T1##SUB#
White Jr 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 White Jr. #SUB2#
Lisko looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
White Jr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lisko defends it well. #SUB#
White Jr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lisko sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Lisko actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Lisko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
White Jr is looking for a kimura here.
#T2##SUB2#
Lisko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Lisko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
White Jr is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lisko is just riding it out for now. White Jr eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
White Jr seems to be working for a kimura but Lisko defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Lisko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but White Jr pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Lisko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but White Jr pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
White Jr is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3##SUB#
White Jr 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 White Jr. #SUB#
White Jr 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 White Jr. #SUB2#
Lisko looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Lisko actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Lisko looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
White Jr wants to work for an arm triangle but Lisko is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T4#
Lisko moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
White Jr thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
White Jr 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.
White Jr passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: White Jr (7) vs (0) Lisko
Lisko is looking for a sweep.
Lisko manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
White Jr is looking for a kimura but Lisko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for White Jr to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Lisko actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Lisko actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
White Jr seems to be working for a kimura but Lisko defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Lisko is defending against the submission attempts here by White Jr.
#T5##SUB#
White Jr is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Lisko looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
White Jr is looking for a kimura but Lisko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for White Jr to get the leverage.
Lisko moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Lisko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
White Jr drops back looking for a leg! Lisko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lisko manages to kick White Jr off! White Jr jumps back into Lisko's guard.
White Jr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Lisko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T6#
White Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lisko is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
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#
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.
White Jr wants to pass the guard but Lisko is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Lisko looking for a guillotine here but White Jr defends easily.
#SUB2#
Lisko is looking for a triangle but White Jr pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
White Jr 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. #T7##SUB#
White Jr drops back looking for a leg! Lisko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lisko manages to kick White Jr off! White Jr jumps back into Lisko's guard. #SUB2#
Lisko working for a triangle but White Jr defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Lisko has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. White Jr doesn't defend quickly enough and Lisko has managed to lock this one up! Can White Jr escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Lisko on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jordan Lisko!
A very excited looking Jordan Lisko 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.
The defeated Bruce White Jr had this to say: 'I'll be back!'. |
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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 15 wins and 8 losses; Ikemba Okoye! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Principo Adam!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Adam gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Okoye tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Adam just stands there and leans against the ropes.#TD2#
Adam pulls Okoye into guard.
Adam keeping full guard, as Okoye tries to pass. #SUB2#
Adam is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Okoye pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Adam is keeping the position for now.
Adam looking to hit a scissor sweep but Okoye is one step ahead there.
Okoye trying to control the position from guard on top but Adam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Adam has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Okoye can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Adam had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Okoye defends it easily.
Okoye wants to control from the top but Adam keeps moving.
Adam wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Okoye wants to control from the top but Adam keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Adam is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Okoye (0) vs (2) Adam
Adam is looking to advance position but Okoye has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Okoye (4) vs (2) Adam#SUB#
Okoye looking to secure an arm triangle but Adam defends it well.
Adam is desperately trying to improve his position but Okoye has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Okoye with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Okoye prevents Adam from getting the reversal.
Adam regains half guard.#T2#
Adam wants to get back to full guard.
Adam keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Okoye is looking for a kimura but Adam is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Okoye to get the leverage.
Adam 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.
Adam gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Adam 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.
Okoye wants to control from the top but Adam keeps moving. #SUB2#
Adam is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Okoye looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Adam is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Adam manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Okoye manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Okoye (4) vs (4) Adam#T3##SUB#
Okoye is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Adam passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Okoye (4) vs (7) Adam#SUB2#
Adam goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Okoye has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Adam but great work by Okoye. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Okoye (8) vs (7) Adam#SUB#
Okoye tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Adam is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Okoye off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Okoye (8) vs (11) Adam#SUB2#
Adam is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Okoye is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Principo Adam!
Principo Adam decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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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 7 wins and 3 losses; Serhey Rishkinov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 0 losses; Giovanni De Rossi!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Rishkinov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. De Rossi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Rishkinov (4) vs (0) De Rossi
You can see the frustration on De Rossi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Rishkinov tries for a kimura but De Rossi is defending well.
Rishkinov wants to control but De Rossi is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Rishkinov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Rishkinov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by De Rossi, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rishkinov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
De Rossi 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.#T1#
De Rossi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rishkinov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rishkinov trying to control the position but De Rossi is working away.
De Rossi tries to bench press Rishkinov off him but Rishkinov keeps the position.
Rishkinov wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Rossi keeps working. #SUB#
Rishkinov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Rishkinov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
De Rossi can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Rishkinov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Rishkinov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on De Rossi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3##SUB#
Rishkinov is trying to get an arm triangle but De Rossi is defending well. #SUB#
Rishkinov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. De Rossi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
De Rossi trying to control but Rishkinov flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Rishkinov (7) vs (0) De Rossi
De Rossi tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
De Rossi is working to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Rishkinov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as De Rossi is looking to escape.
Rishkinov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because De Rossi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
De Rossi tries to hold on but Rishkinov postures up.#SUB#
Rishkinov goes for an armbar but De Rossi turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from De Rossi. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rishkinov (7) vs (2) De Rossi
Rishkinov wants to hit a sweep here but De Rossi passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rishkinov there! Score +3 for passing guard: Rishkinov (7) vs (5) De Rossi#T5#
Rishkinov is looking to improve his position but De Rossi isn't that keen on the idea.
Rishkinov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
De Rossi is keen to just control but Rishkinov is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Rishkinov looking for a kimura from the bottom but De Rossi passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rishkinov (7) vs (8) De Rossi
Rishkinov tries to control but De Rossi manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Rishkinov (7) vs (11) De Rossi#T6#
De Rossi doesn't have the hooks in and Rishkinov manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rishkinov (9) vs (11) De Rossi
Rishkinov trying to control the position from guard on top but De Rossi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Rishkinov drops back looking for a leg! De Rossi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and De Rossi manages to kick Rishkinov off! Rishkinov jumps back into De Rossi's guard.
Rishkinov advances to half guard.
De Rossi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rishkinov is working away from the top position though.
Rishkinov tries to pass the half guard into mount. De Rossi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Rishkinov is working for a submission of some sort.
#T7##SUB#
Rishkinov wants to work for an arm triangle but De Rossi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Rishkinov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, De Rossi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rishkinov trying to control the action but De Rossi is working from the bottom.
Rishkinov works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rishkinov (12) vs (11) De Rossi#T8##SUB#
Rishkinov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rishkinov is looking to take a break and control but De Rossi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
De Rossi wants to control but Rishkinov postures up.
Rishkinov tries to advance to mount but can't.
De Rossi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
De Rossi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rishkinov tries to pass to full mount but De Rossi defends it. #T9#
De Rossi wants to improve his position but Rishkinov is controlling well.
Rishkinov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Rishkinov (15) vs (11) De Rossi#SUB#
Rishkinov looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Rishkinov swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and De Rossi is now in Rishkinov's guard. A big mistake from Rishkinov there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rishkinov (15) vs (13) De Rossi#T10#
De Rossi trying to control the position from guard on top but Rishkinov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rishkinov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
De Rossi pushes down on Rishkinov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rishkinov is trying to get back to full guard.#T11#
Rishkinov wants to control but De Rossi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rishkinov is staying active underneath De Rossi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rishkinov wants to improve his position but De Rossi is controlling well.
Rishkinov is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute De Rossi jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rishkinov (15) vs (16) De Rossi
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
You can see the frustration on Rishkinov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rishkinov is looking to regain half guard here but De Rossi keeps moving and retains side control. #T12#
Rishkinov wants to control but De Rossi postures up.
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.
Rishkinov tries to improve position but can't.
De Rossi takes a little break here. Rishkinov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Rishkinov can't do much from the bottom here. #T13#
Rishkinov is looking for a sweep.
De Rossi trying to control the action but Rishkinov is working from the bottom.
Rishkinov is trying to control De Rossi's posture but De Rossi avoids it.
De Rossi wants to control but Rishkinov is keeping him busy.
Rishkinov is trying to improve his position.#T14#
De Rossi trying to control the action but Rishkinov is working from the bottom.
De Rossi gets to mount! Rishkinov was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Rishkinov (15) vs (18) De Rossi
Rishkinov is looking to get to half guard.
De Rossi controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Rossi trying to control but Rishkinov is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
De Rossi wins on points by 18 to 15.
An out of breath Giovanni De Rossi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Serhey Rishkinov spoke after the fight, saying 'I didn't stick to the game plan. I played his game and lost . I'll be back '. |
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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 18 wins and 10 losses; Cole Orion! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 25 losses; Bazar Al Jhit!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Al Jhit shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Orion (0) vs (2) Al Jhit
Orion keeping full guard, as Al Jhit tries to pass. #SUB#
Orion has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Al Jhit can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Orion is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Al Jhit is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Orion is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Al Jhit defends well.#SUB#
Orion throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Orion looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Al Jhit avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Al Jhit drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Al Jhit jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion keeping full guard, as Al Jhit tries to pass.
Al Jhit forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Al Jhit maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Orion could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Al Jhit has cracked it and Orion is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Al Jhit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bazar Al Jhit!
Bazar Al Jhit seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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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 22 wins and 18 losses; Darragh Fiachna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 6 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Fiachna scores with a takedown into Leifsson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiachna (2) vs (0) Leifsson#SUB2#
Leifsson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fiachna defends well.#SUB2#
Leifsson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fiachna defends well.
Fiachna pushes down on Leifsson's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Fiachna is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fiachna frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (5) vs (0) Leifsson#SUB#
Fiachna looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Fiachna looking for a guillotine from mount but Leifsson is having none of it.
Leifsson is desperately trying to improve his position but Fiachna has a good base and remains in mount.
Fiachna pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Leifsson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Leifsson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (5) vs (2) Leifsson
Leifsson passes Fiachna's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Leifsson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fiachna sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Leifsson seems to be working for a kimura but Fiachna defends the submission attempt.
Fiachna gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fiachna is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Leifsson is aware though and is defending well.
Leifsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fiachna is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Leifsson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Leifsson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Leifsson drops back looking for a leg! Fiachna is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fiachna manages to kick Leifsson off! Leifsson jumps back into Fiachna's guard. #SUB#
Fiachna has his foot on Leifsson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Leifsson works his way back into a safe position though.#T2##SUB2#
Leifsson drops back looking for a leg! Fiachna is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fiachna manages to kick Leifsson off! Leifsson jumps back into Fiachna's guard. #SUB2#
Leifsson 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#
Leifsson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
My spies in HELLCADEMY BJJ inform me that Leifsson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Fiachna looking for a sweep. Not yet Fiachna, not yet.
Leifsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fiachna is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (7) vs (2) Leifsson
Fiachna forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Leifsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fiachna wants to pass the guard but Leifsson is defending well.
We've been hearing that Fiachna has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T3#
Leifsson tries to roll over but Fiachna keeps him under control.
Fiachna has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (10) vs (2) Leifsson
Leifsson is trying desperately to improve position.
Fiachna wants to take Leifsson's back but he can't do it this time.
Leifsson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fiachna with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T4#
Fiachna moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Fiachna (13) vs (2) Leifsson#SUB#
Fiachna has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Fiachna 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, Leifsson has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
You can see the frustration on Leifsson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Fiachna doesn't have the hooks in and Leifsson manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (13) vs (4) Leifsson
Fiachna looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Leifsson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Leifsson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fiachna looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Leifsson 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 wants to sweep here but Leifsson controlling him for the moment. #T5##SUB2#
Leifsson 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 wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Leifsson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Leifsson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fiachna looking for a sweep. Not yet Fiachna, not yet. #SUB2#
Leifsson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Leifsson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
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.
Fiachna wants to sweep but no luck.
Leifsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fiachna swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Leifsson 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#
Fiachna looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T6#
Fiachna looking for a sweep. Not yet Fiachna, not yet. #SUB2#
Leifsson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
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.#SUB2#
Leifsson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Leifsson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fiachna manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Leifsson manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (15) vs (4) Leifsson
Fiachna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiachna passes Leifsson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Leifsson gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Leifsson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fiachna doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fiachna manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T7#
Fiachna passes Leifsson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fiachna is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (18) vs (4) Leifsson
Fiachna moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Fiachna (21) vs (4) Leifsson#SUB#
Fiachna is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Leifsson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Leifsson for a finish. #SUB#
Fiachna is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Leifsson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Leifsson tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Fiachna is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Leifsson taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Fiachna.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Darragh Fiachna!
Our winner, Darragh Fiachna, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 4 losses; Ivan Kamenev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 8 losses; Jack Lynn!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lynn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kamenev tries to avoid it but Lynn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kamenev to the ground. Kamenev escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Kamenev forces Lynn back against the ropes and clinches.#TD2#
Lynn is trying to trip Kamenev. He has hold of a leg but Kamenev is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Lynn persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kamenev (0) vs (2) Lynn
Kamenev controls Lynn momentarily but Lynn frees himself. #SUB#
Lynn is sitting in close to Kamenev's body. Kamenev has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Lynn is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Lynn is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Kamenev.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ivan Kamenev!
Ivan Kamenev seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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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 52 wins and 21 losses; Donald Trump! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 63 wins and 36 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Trump gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Trump (4) vs (0) Diesel#SUB#
Trump thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Diesel wants to control but Trump postures up.#SUB#
Trump swings around for an armbar but Diesel sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Trump's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (4) vs (2) Diesel#SUB#
Diesel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Trump has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Diesel has managed to get both his arms back between Trump's legs - danger averted.
Trump seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Trump is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Trump looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Diesel passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Trump looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Diesel is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1##SUB2#
Diesel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Trump sees it coming and defends easily.
I've been told that Diesel has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.#SUB#
Trump looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Trump is looking to improve his position.
Trump wants to get back to full guard but Diesel has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (4) vs (5) Diesel
Trump is looking for a sweep.
Diesel is looking to take a break and control but Trump is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Trump is looking for a sweep.#T2#
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.
Trump sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Trump tries to get to full guard but Diesel has control of the leg. #SUB#
Trump looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Diesel 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! Trump is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kurt Diesel!
Kurt Diesel is the new super heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Kurt Diesel 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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