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Bots de Garra 37 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 12 losses; Louis Princip! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Gunnar Gunnarsson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Princip scores with a takedown into Gunnarsson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Princip (2) vs (0) Gunnarsson
Gunnarsson pulls Princip in close to prevent any damage.
Gunnarsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gunnarsson is trying to control the position but Princip postures up. #SUB#
Princip drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gunnarsson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Princip has Gunnarsson in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Princip (2) vs (2) Gunnarsson#SUB#
Princip working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gunnarsson has passed into half guard!
#SUB#
Princip looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Princip is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gunnarsson pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gunnarsson seems to be working for a kimura but Princip defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Gunnarsson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Princip doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gunnarsson. #T1#
Princip is looking for a sweep. Gunnarsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Princip is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Princip looking for submissions off his back.
Princip manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Princip escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gunnarsson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Princip keeping moving, preventing Gunnarsson from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Princip is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gunnarsson is aware though and is defending well.#T2##SUB2#
Gunnarsson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the 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.#SUB#
Princip is looking for a triangle but Gunnarsson pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Princip pushes a forearm under Gunnarsson's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Gunnarsson is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Louis Princip!
After winning the bout, Louis Princip thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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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 8 wins and 6 losses; Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 16 losses; Shogun Silva!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Ferkingstad clinches with his opponent.
Ferkingstad is trying to pull guard but Silva has him pressed against the ropes.#TD#
Ferkingstad manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Silva is pushing down on Ferkingstad's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ferkingstad is fighting to maintain full guard but Silva has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ferkingstad tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.
Silva passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ferkingstad (0) vs (3) Silva#SUB2#
Silva goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ferkingstad is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ferkingstad (2) vs (3) Silva#SUB2#
Silva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ferkingstad defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Silva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ferkingstad defends it easily.
Ferkingstad's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Ferkingstad pushing down on Silva's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Silva actively working from the bottom here.
Ferkingstad controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Silva looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Ferkingstad pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ferkingstad (5) vs (3) Silva
Ferkingstad can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silva is looking to escape. #T2#
Silva is working to get back to half guard.
Ferkingstad takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Ferkingstad (8) vs (3) Silva
Ferkingstad keeps control of the position easily here as Silva tries to buck him off.
Ferkingstad controlling well, preventing Silva from escaping the position.
Silva tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Silva is working to get back to half guard.
Ferkingstad looking to control and managing it successfully.
Silva tries to reverse the position but Ferkingstad maintains control.#T3#
Silva is still trying to improve position.
Ferkingstad tries to control but Silva wriggling away. #SUB#
Ferkingstad jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Silva manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Silva is looking to regain half guard here but Ferkingstad keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Ferkingstad wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Silva, who protects the arm well.
Silva is trying to get back to half guard.#T4##SUB#
Ferkingstad thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Silva is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Ferkingstad working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Ferkingstad is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Silva is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Silva is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ferkingstad is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ferkingstad (10) vs (3) Silva
Ferkingstad trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ferkingstad wants to take Silva's back but he can't do it this time. #T5#
Silva regains half guard.
Ferkingstad prevents Silva from improving his position.
Ferkingstad slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Silva is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Ferkingstad is tapping! Great win for Silva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shogun Silva! |
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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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Tobi Terrorelli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Jordan Lisko!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Terrorelli displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lisko.
Terrorelli drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lisko sprawls and moves away.
Lisko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Terrorelli avoids it really well and circles away.
Lisko goes for a double leg but Terrorelli avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Terrorelli continues to drive forward.
Terrorelli appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tobi Terrorelli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Lisko.
Lisko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Terrorelli tries to avoid it but Lisko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Terrorelli to the ground. Terrorelli escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Terrorelli changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lisko darts in looking for a takedown but Terrorelli gets double underhooks and turns Lisko into the ropes.
Terrorelli feinted with a counter takedown.
Lisko shoots in and drives through. Terrorelli sprawls well.
Terrorelli leaves Lisko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Terrorelli drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lisko sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lisko misses with a takedown attempt - Terrorelli sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Terrorelli appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lisko looks winded!
Lisko shoots and misses #TD#
and Terrorelli counters with a takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Terrorelli (4) vs (0) Lisko#SUB#
Terrorelli wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lisko, who protects the arm well. #T1##SUB#
Terrorelli tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Terrorelli has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Terrorelli looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lisko tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Terrorelli tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lisko tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Terrorelli wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Terrorelli tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Terrorelli is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lisko is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lisko sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T2##SUB#
Terrorelli seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Terrorelli seems to be working for a kimura but Lisko defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Lisko actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Terrorelli seems to be working for a kimura but Lisko defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Terrorelli 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 Terrorelli. #SUB#
Terrorelli is trying to work for a kimura but Lisko is defending well.
Lisko is looking for a sweep. Terrorelli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Lisko actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Lisko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3##SUB#
Terrorelli is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Terrorelli is working for a kimura but Lisko is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Terrorelli is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Terrorelli is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lisko tries to get to full guard but Terrorelli has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Lisko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Terrorelli is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lisko has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4##SUB#
Terrorelli is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lisko sees it coming and defends easily.
Lisko slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Terrorelli tries to free his leg and advance position but Lisko is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Lisko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Terrorelli doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Terrorelli manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Lisko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Terrorelli gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Lisko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Terrorelli won't allow Lisko to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Lisko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Terrorelli defends well.#SUB#
Terrorelli thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T5##SUB#
Terrorelli drops back looking for a leg! Lisko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lisko manages to kick Terrorelli off! Terrorelli jumps back into Lisko's guard. #SUB2#
Lisko looking for a guillotine here but Terrorelli defends easily.
#SUB#
Terrorelli drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Terrorelli jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Lisko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Terrorelli is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Lisko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Terrorelli is aware though and is defending well.
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#
Terrorelli drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Terrorelli jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Lisko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Terrorelli defends well.
Terrorelli pushing down on Lisko's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Terrorelli is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lisko has managed to free his arm - good work. #T6##SUB2#
Lisko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Lisko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Lisko actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Terrorelli looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Terrorelli 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 Terrorelli. #SUB#
Terrorelli is working for a submission of some sort.
#T7##SUB2#
Lisko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lisko is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Terrorelli's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Terrorelli's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Terrorelli (4) vs (4) Lisko#SUB2#
Terrorelli showing good submission defense here.
Terrorelli manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lisko's guard. Nice work there by Terrorelli.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Terrorelli (6) vs (4) Lisko#SUB2#
Lisko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Terrorelli thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Terrorelli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lisko is keeping the position for now.
Terrorelli passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Lisko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T8##SUB#
Terrorelli is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Terrorelli is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Lisko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Terrorelli works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Terrorelli (9) vs (4) Lisko
Lisko is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Terrorelli working for a submission but Lisko is keeping him at bay. #T9#
Lisko is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lisko sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Terrorelli 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 Terrorelli. #SUB2#
Lisko looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Terrorelli is working for a kimura but Lisko is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Terrorelli is working for a kimura but Lisko is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Lisko actively working from the bottom here.#T10##SUB2#
Lisko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Terrorelli is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lisko sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Terrorelli seems to be looking for submissions.
Lisko slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Lisko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Terrorelli looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Lisko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Terrorelli gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Terrorelli avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Terrorelli 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. #T11##SUB2#
Lisko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Terrorelli defends well.#SUB#
Terrorelli drops back looking for a leg! Lisko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lisko manages to kick Terrorelli off! Terrorelli jumps back into Lisko's guard. #SUB#
Terrorelli drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Terrorelli jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Terrorelli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lisko is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Terrorelli thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Lisko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Terrorelli gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Terrorelli drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Terrorelli jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T12##SUB2#
Lisko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Terrorelli gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Terrorelli thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Terrorelli looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Terrorelli avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Lisko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Lisko looking for a guillotine here but Terrorelli defends easily.
Terrorelli has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Lisko is looking for a triangle but Terrorelli pushes his legs off easily.
#T13#
Terrorelli pushing down on Lisko's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Terrorelli is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Terrorelli is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lisko sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Terrorelli is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lisko sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Terrorelli seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Lisko is defending against the submission attempts here by Terrorelli.
#SUB2#
Lisko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Terrorelli is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T14##SUB2#
Lisko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Terrorelli pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Lisko actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Lisko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Terrorelli seems to be working for a kimura but Lisko defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Lisko is defending against the submission attempts here by Terrorelli.
#SUB2#
Lisko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Lisko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Terrorelli is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Terrorelli takes the fight on points by 9 to 4.
A victorious Tobi Terrorelli thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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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 11 wins and 2 losses; Principo Adam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 19 losses; Tan Zan!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Zan gets tackled into the ropes by Adam. Adam maintains the clinch.
Adam is breathing heavily.#TD#
Adam has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Zan is trying to keep an underhook but Adam manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Adam (2) vs (0) Zan
Zan gets full guard.#SUB2#
Zan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Adam doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Adam manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Zan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Adam gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Adam forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Zan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Zan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Zan is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Adam is tapping! Great win for Zan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tan Zan!
During a confident post fight interview, Tan Zan 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 6 losses; Bong Ji Woo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 16 losses; Bruce White Jr!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
White Jr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ji Woo tries to avoid it but White Jr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ji Woo to the ground. Ji Woo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Ji Woo pushes White Jr up against the ropes in a clinch.
White Jr drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ji Woo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
White Jr is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Ji Woo can't fight it off and eventually White Jr manages to take the fight to the floor. Ji Woo looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ji Woo (0) vs (2) White Jr#SUB#
White Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
White Jr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ji Woo (0) vs (5) White Jr
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ji Woo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on White Jr's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
White Jr is looking to advance position but Ji Woo won't allow it. #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.
#T1##SUB2#
White Jr wants to work for an arm triangle but Ji Woo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ji Woo gets full guard.
Ji Woo keeping full guard, as White Jr tries to pass.
White Jr stands and throws Ji Woo's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ji Woo (0) vs (8) White Jr
Ji Woo is positioning himself to get back to 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.
Ji Woo struggling a bit here.#T2#
Ji Woo is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
White Jr goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ji Woo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for White Jr but great work by Ji Woo. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ji Woo (4) vs (8) White Jr
White Jr is trying to work for a sweep but Ji Woo has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ji Woo (6) vs (8) White Jr
White Jr keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ji Woo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
White Jr tries to reverse the position but Ji Woo maintains control.
White Jr keeps trying to improve his position.
White Jr is squirming around, avoiding Ji Woo's attempts to control the action. #T3#
White Jr is working to get back to half guard.
Ji Woo looking to control but White Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
White Jr really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ji Woo wants to control the pace but White Jr is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
White Jr tries to improve his position but Ji Woo has taken his back! Ji Woo has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will White Jr tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Ji Woo pushes White Jr away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bong Ji Woo!
Bong Ji Woo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Bruce White Jr spoke after the fight, saying '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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 24 losses; Darragh Fiachna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Bodie Helix!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Fiachna looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fiachna shoots in but no luck this time.
Fiachna closes the distance and clinches up with Helix, looking for a takedown. Fiachna pushes Helix against the ropes but Helix circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darragh Fiachna. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Helix clinches.
Helix is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Helix is fighting off a takedown attempt but Fiachna is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Helix to the mat. Helix regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiachna (2) vs (0) Helix
Helix is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Helix throws his legs up looking for a submission but Fiachna uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (5) vs (0) Helix
We've been hearing good reports from Fiachna's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Fiachna working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helix 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.
Helix is not content to let Fiachna control the position. #T1#
Helix tries to buck Fiachna off but Fiachna is having none of it.#SUB#
Fiachna wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Helix, who protects the arm well.
Helix is looking to reverse the position.
Fiachna advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Fiachna (7) vs (0) Helix
Helix is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
Fiachna trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Helix really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fiachna tries to control but Helix wriggling away.
Helix is in all sorts of trouble here.
Helix 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.#SUB#
Fiachna wants to finish this one by submission but Helix is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Fiachna.
Helix really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fiachna. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Helix really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Helix sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T3#
Well, if Fiachna 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.
Helix is refusing to be controlled, as Fiachna sits in half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fiachna wants to pass the guard but Helix is defending well.
Helix gets full guard.
Helix keeping moving, preventing Fiachna from controlling successfully.
Fiachna wants to pass the guard but Helix is keeping the position.#T4#
Helix working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Helix has his foot on Fiachna's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fiachna works his way back into a safe position though.
Fiachna slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Helix looking to control.
Fiachna controls from within his opponent's guard. #T5#
Helix is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Helix is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Helix looking for a guillotine here but Fiachna defends easily.
Helix pulls Fiachna in close to prevent any damage. #T6#
Fiachna wants to control from the top but Helix keeps moving.
Helix can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fiachna controls the pace.#SUB2#
Helix working for submissions but it's allowed Fiachna to get to half guard.
#SUB#
Fiachna seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Helix is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Darragh Fiachna!
An out of breath Darragh Fiachna 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 8 losses; Ivan Kamenev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Kastav Kvinchal!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Kamenev gets tackled into the ropes by Kvinchal. Kvinchal maintains the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kvinchal has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD#
Kamenev gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kamenev (2) vs (0) Kvinchal
Kamenev trying to control the position from guard on top but Kvinchal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kamenev preventing the sweep.
Kvinchal has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kamenev has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (5) vs (0) Kvinchal
Kamenev is looking to take a break and control but Kvinchal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kvinchal is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvinchal wants to control but Kamenev postures up.#T1#
Kamenev wants to control but Kvinchal is keeping him busy.
Kvinchal is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kamenev off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kamenev (5) vs (4) Kvinchal
Kamenev tries to escape the position.
Kamenev looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Kvinchal is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kamenev is defending well though. Kvinchal let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Kamenev preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kvinchal. #T2##SUB2#
Kamenev is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Kamenev trying to control but not successfully.
Kvinchal is trying to control but Kamenev is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Kamenev is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kvinchal can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kamenev is looking to escape. #T3#
Kamenev tries to lock up and control but Kvinchal gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kvinchal trying to control but Kamenev is having none of it.
Kvinchal controlling from mount. #T4#
Kamenev really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kvinchal wants to control but instead Kamenev manages to regain half guard.
Still in half guard, Kvinchal seems content to control.
Kvinchal trying to mount his opponent but Kamenev defends it.
Kamenev is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Convicted Top Team, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Kvinchal trying to control the action but Kamenev is working from the bottom.
Kamenev is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Kvinchal is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T5#
Kvinchal wants to free his trapped foot but Kamenev is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kamenev wants to improve his position but Kvinchal is controlling well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kvinchal trying to control the action but Kamenev is working from the bottom.
Kamenev wants to control but Kvinchal is keeping busy.
Kamenev is doing well to control the position and prevent Kvinchal from advancing to side control.#T6#
Kamenev is looking to improve his position.
Kvinchal is keen to just control but Kamenev is a slippery customer.
Kvinchal is just content to waste time from the top position. Kamenev takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Kvinchal controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kamenev is trying to keep Kvinchal in close.
#T7#
Kamenev wants to hit a sweep here but Kvinchal passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kamenev there! Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (5) vs (7) Kvinchal
Kvinchal trying to control but Kamenev is having none of it.
Kamenev manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T8#
Kamenev controlling the position for now.
Well, if Kvinchal 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.
Kvinchal trying to control the action but Kamenev is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kvinchal seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Kamenev has recovered full guard.
Kvinchal looking to pass the guard. #T9#
Kamenev controlling the position.
Kamenev wants to sweep but no luck.
Kamenev managing to control the position.
Kvinchal slips nicely into half guard.
Kvinchal is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
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 looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T10#
Kamenev is trying to maintain the position but Kvinchal is very close to passing his half guard.
Kvinchal is looking to pass Kamenev's guard but actually Kamenev recovers to full guard.
Kamenev is trying to control the position but Kvinchal postures up. #T11##SUB#
Kamenev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kvinchal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Kvinchal is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kamenev is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kamenev has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (7) vs (7) Kvinchal#SUB2#
Kvinchal is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kvinchal working a defensive guard but Kamenev passes into half guard.
Kamenev wants to control but Kvinchal is keeping him busy. #T12#
Kvinchal is trying to maintain the position but Kamenev is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Kamenev 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.
Kvinchal is trying to maintain the position but Kamenev is very close to passing his half guard.
Kvinchal is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kamenev's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kamenev's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kamenev (7) vs (11) Kvinchal#T13#
Kamenev trying to control the position but Kvinchal manages to sink in the hooks.
Kamenev rolls, trying to escape but Kvinchal keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Kvinchal working for the choke.
Kamenev is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Kvinchal is persistently looking for the submission but Kamenev is defending it well.
Kvinchal controlling the position well here. Kamenev rolled but Kvinchal kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T14#
Kamenev is trying to break free.
Kamenev is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Kvinchal tightening his grip on Kamenev, looking for the choke.
Kvinchal not allowing Kamenev to control his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kvinchal wins on points by 11 to 7.
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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 58 wins and 26 losses; Donald Trump! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 21 losses; Chozen Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Trump keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Trump has Gracie up against the ropes in a clinch.
Gracie tries for a takedown. No joy.
Trump gets underhooks to prevent Gracie's takedown attempt.
Donald Trump has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chozen Gracie.
Trump gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gracie.
#TD#
Trump turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Trump (4) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie is looking to reverse the 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.#SUB#
Trump is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gracie knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Trump is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie seems a little lost for a moment, as Trump dominates the positioning.#T1#
Gracie gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Trump is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gracie gets back to full guard.
Trump showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Trump passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (7) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie regains half guard.#T2#
Trump seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Trump is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (10) vs (0) Gracie
Trump controlling from the full mount.
Trump wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely.
Gracie looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Trump (13) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie rolls, trying to escape but Trump keeps control of the position.
#T3#
Gracie rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB#
Trump is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Trump to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Trump is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie won't allow Trump to pass to mount. #T4#
Trump is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Trump is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Trump is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Trump is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gracie! Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (16) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie is trying desperately to improve position.
Gracie wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Trump (19) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Trump is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Trump struggling to keep hold of the position.
Trump trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Gracie doesn't escape. #T5#
Gracie is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Gracie rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Trump's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Trump's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Trump (19) vs (4) Gracie#SUB2#
Trump defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (21) vs (4) Gracie
Trump passes Gracie's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Trump trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#T6#
Trump is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Trump looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Gracie with the active half guard here but Trump passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (24) vs (4) Gracie
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Trump wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T7##SUB#
Trump tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Trump has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gracie is not content to let Trump control the position.
Trump in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Trump wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gracie being controlled for a moment.
Gracie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Trump off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Trump (24) vs (8) Gracie#T8##SUB2#
Gracie working for the choke. #SUB2#
Gracie working for the choke. #SUB2#
Gracie seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Trump's chin but Trump turns very nicely into Gracie's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Trump.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (26) vs (8) Gracie#SUB2#
Gracie working for submissions but it's allowed Trump to get to half guard.
Trump is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T9##SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Trump wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Trump stalling. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Trump moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Gracie. Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (29) vs (8) Gracie
Gracie is trying to improve his position.#T10#
A lull in the action here as Trump stalls from top position.
We've been hearing good reports from Trump'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.
Gracie is trying to improve his position.
Gracie manages to work his way to half guard, despite Trump's best efforts.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Trump pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie looks winded!#T11##SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Trump is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Trump in particular looking to stall.#T12#
Gracie gets full guard.
Trump not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Trump trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Trump is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Trump defends it easily.#SUB2#
Gracie has an active guard here but Trump has managed to pass into half guard.
Trump stalling. #T13#
Gracie regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Trump from controlling successfully.
Trump is pushing down on Gracie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gracie is fighting to maintain full guard but Trump has managed to sneak the leg through.
Trump performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for a kimura from the bottom but Trump passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (32) vs (8) Gracie#T14#
Gracie being controlled for a moment.
Trump wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trump is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Trump staying calm.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trump takes the fight on points by 32 to 8.
A victorious Donald Trump thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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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 30 wins and 28 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 15 losses; Cole Orion!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Al Jhit gets tackled into the ropes by Orion. Orion maintains the clinch.
Al Jhit is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Al Jhit is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Orion is looking to take this one to the mat.
Al Jhit has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bazar Al Jhit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cole Orion.
Orion has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Al Jhit after a bit of a struggle.
Al Jhit drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Orion is trying to drag Al Jhit to the mat but Al Jhit just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Orion can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion tries to score a body lock takedown but Al Jhit shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Al Jhit tries for a takedown. No joy.
Orion is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Al Jhit is defending well.
Orion tries to score a body lock takedown but Al Jhit shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Orion looking for a takedown.
Orion gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Al Jhit.
#T1#
Orion is looking for a takedown.
Orion is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Al Jhit gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (0) Orion
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.
Orion is looking to sweep but instead, Al Jhit has passed into half guard.
Al Jhit is trying to control. Orion wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Al Jhit controlling the pace.
Al Jhit looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Al Jhit is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2#
Orion wants to control but Al Jhit is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Al Jhit wants to pass to mount but Orion is defending the position.
Orion is looking 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.
Al Jhit controlling the action here. #T3#
Al Jhit trying to control the action but Orion is working from the bottom.
Al Jhit looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Al Jhit frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (5) vs (0) Orion
Orion is working to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Orion is squirming around, avoiding Al Jhit's attempts to control the action.
Al Jhit wants to take Orion's back but he can't do it this time.
Al Jhit wants to control the pace but Orion is squirming around nicely. #T5#
Orion tries to hold on but Al Jhit postures up.
Al Jhit sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Orion tries to hold on but Al Jhit pushes him away. #T6#
Al Jhit wants to control the pace but Orion is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Al Jhit moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Orion has worked his arm free - good work by Orion!
Orion tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Al Jhit (7) vs (0) Orion#T7#
Orion stops Al Jhit from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Al Jhit tries to control but Orion wriggling away.
Orion is trying desperately to improve position.
Orion wants to control but Al Jhit is having none of it.
Al Jhit trying to control but Orion is having none of it. #T8#
Orion is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Al Jhit wants to control the pace but Orion is squirming around nicely.
Orion is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Orion is squirming around, avoiding Al Jhit's attempts to control the action.
Al Jhit is really struggling to control Orion but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Orion working to try and regain 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.
Orion is squirming around, avoiding Al Jhit's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Al Jhit goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Orion is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (7) vs (2) Orion#T10#
Orion controlling from the top position.
Al Jhit bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Orion's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (9) vs (2) Orion
Al Jhit is stalling in the full guard.
Al Jhit works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T11##SUB#
Orion is defending against the submission attempts here by Al Jhit.
Orion is concentrating on defense, preventing Al Jhit from advancing position.
Orion is staying active underneath Al Jhit, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Al Jhit tries to pass the half guard into mount. Orion knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Al Jhit is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Orion is just riding it out for now. Al Jhit eventually gives up the hold.
Al Jhit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Orion keeps working. #T12#
Orion wants to get back to full guard.
Al Jhit trying to control from half guard but Orion is working away.
Orion tries to roll over but Al Jhit keeps him under control.#SUB#
Al Jhit is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T13#
Orion tries to get to full guard but Al Jhit has control of the leg.
Al Jhit is just content to waste time from the top position. Orion takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Al Jhit wants to control from the top but Orion keeps moving.
Al Jhit slips nicely into half guard.#T14#
Orion moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Orion keeping moving, preventing Al Jhit from controlling successfully.
Orion 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Jhit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Al Jhit takes the fight on points by 9 to 2.
A relieved looking Bazar Al Jhit 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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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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 57 wins and 19 losses; Dragan Hozdic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 71 wins and 38 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Hozdic shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Diesel is trying to defend but Hozdic finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hozdic (2) vs (0) Diesel
Diesel is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Hozdic jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (5) vs (0) Diesel
Hozdic trying to control the position but Diesel is working away.
Diesel wants to control but Hozdic postures up.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hozdic trying to control the action but Diesel is working from the bottom. #T1#
Diesel being controlled for a moment.
Hozdic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diesel keeps working.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T2#
Hozdic is looking to take a break and control but Diesel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diesel is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Diesel keeps trying to improve his position.#T3#
Hozdic trying to control the action but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Diesel gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hozdic is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Diesel! Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (8) vs (0) Diesel
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Diesel is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T4#
Hozdic can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diesel is looking to escape.
Hozdic controlling the position easily from mount.
Hozdic is looking to take Diesel's back but instead Diesel gets back to half guard. Nice work.
We've been hearing good reports from Hozdic'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.#T5#
Hozdic wants to control but Diesel is keeping him busy.
Hozdic content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hozdic is looking to advance position but Diesel won't allow it. #T6#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hozdic is keen to just control but Diesel is a slippery customer.
Hozdic content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hozdic has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
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.
Hozdic is thwarting Diesel's attempts to control the position.
Diesel wants to improve his position but Hozdic is controlling well.
#T7#
Hozdic wants to pass the guard but Diesel is defending well.
Diesel is looking to improve his position.
Hozdic passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (11) vs (0) Diesel
Diesel is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T8#
Diesel is just holding on here. Hozdic manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hozdic (14) vs (0) Diesel
Hozdic wants to control but Diesel is keeping busy.
Diesel tries to break free.
Diesel looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
A lull in the action here.
#T9#
Diesel tries to break free.
Diesel is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Hozdic.
Diesel rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hozdic wants to take a breather but Diesel is having none of it. #T10#
Diesel trying to control but Hozdic postures up.
Diesel is not content to let Hozdic control the position.
Hozdic is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Diesel is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hozdic trying to mount his opponent but Diesel defends it.
Well, if Hozdic 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.
#T11#
Diesel is staying active underneath Hozdic, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Hozdic is looking for a kimura but Diesel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hozdic to get the leverage.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hozdic in particular looking to stall.
Hozdic is trying to control. Diesel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T12#
Hozdic tries to pass to full mount but Diesel defends it.
Hozdic is trying to control. Diesel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Diesel trying to control here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hozdic wants to control but Diesel is keeping him busy. #T13#
Diesel manages to get to full guard.
Diesel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hozdic seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T14#
Diesel is trying to keep Hozdic in close.
#SUB2#
Diesel working for submissions but it's allowed Hozdic to get to half guard.
Still in half guard, Hozdic seems content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hozdic takes the fight on points by 14 to 0.
Dragan Hozdic retains his super heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Dragan Hozdic thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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