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Bots de Garra 38 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Elrey Dorado! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Calan Smith!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Smith tries to keep at a distance but Dorado has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dorado prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Dorado jumps guard.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Dorado controlling the position.
Dorado looking to control.
Smith sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dorado's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Dorado's thigh. Dorado counters though and makes it back to full guard. #SUB2#
Smith is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dorado is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dorado has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dorado (2) vs (0) Smith
Smith looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dorado puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T1#
Dorado trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions off his back.
Smith is staying active underneath Dorado, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Smith moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dorado passes into half guard.
Dorado is trying to control the action in half guard but Smith is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Well, if Dorado 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.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Dorado controlling the action here. #SUB#
Dorado is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dorado is looking to advance position but Smith won't allow it. #SUB2#
Smith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dorado pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dorado moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dorado (5) vs (0) Smith
Dorado trying to control the position but Smith is working away. #SUB#
Dorado wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smith, who protects the arm well.
Smith is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Dorado controls the position from side control.
Smith tries to bench press Dorado off him but Dorado keeps the position.
Smith regains half guard.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Dorado has control of the leg.
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.
Dorado stalling.
Dorado is keen to just control but Smith is a slippery customer.
Smith tries to roll over but Dorado keeps him under control.
Smith is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4##SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dorado trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Smith looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Dorado pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dorado (8) vs (0) Smith
Dorado controlling the pace for now.
Dorado mounts Smith! Really nice guard pass there!
Smith is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dorado tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T5#
Dorado wants to control the pace but Smith is squirming around nicely.
Dorado controlling from mount.
Smith is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB#
Dorado working for a submission but Smith is keeping him at bay.
Dorado is trying to take his opponent's back.
Smith is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dorado controlling from the full mount.
Dorado prevents Smith from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Dorado looking for a guillotine from mount but Smith is having none of it.
Dorado trying to control but Smith is having none of it. #T6#
Smith is working to get back to half guard.
Smith sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Dorado works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dorado (11) vs (0) Smith
Dorado tries to control but Smith wriggling away. #SUB#
Dorado working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Smith slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T7#
Smith regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Smith has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Dorado is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Smith. Score +3 for passing guard: Dorado (14) vs (0) Smith
Dorado trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dorado not doing much here.
#SUB#
Dorado is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Smith sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Dorado wants to work for an arm triangle but Smith is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
Dorado is keen to just control but Smith is a slippery customer.#T8#
Dorado passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dorado (17) vs (0) Smith
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dorado wants to control the pace but Smith is squirming around nicely.
Smith can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Smith tries to improve his position but Dorado has taken his back! Dorado has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Smith tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Dorado pushes Smith away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Elrey Dorado!
Elrey Dorado thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 12 losses; Ricky Judge! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 11 losses; Thomas Bennett!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bennett fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Judge avoids it really well and circles away.
Bennett shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Judge feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Judge (2) vs (0) Bennett
Judge stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bennett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Judge wants to control from the top but Bennett keeps moving. #SUB2#
Bennett is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Judge is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Judge got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bennett has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Judge has managed to get both his arms back between Bennett's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Bennett had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Judge defends it easily.#SUB2#
Bennett throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Judge avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Judge trying to control but Bennett is working from the bottom.
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.
Judge slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Judge (5) vs (0) Bennett#T1##SUB#
Judge tries for a kimura but Bennett is defending well. #SUB#
Judge is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bennett is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Judge 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.
Bennett tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bennett is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Judge's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Judge wants to work for an arm triangle but Bennett is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bennett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Judge is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bennett has managed to free his arm - good work.
Judge wants to control but Bennett is keeping him busy. #T2##SUB2#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bennett is staying active underneath Judge, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Judge is working for a kimura but Bennett is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Judge pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.
Bennett tries to roll over but Judge keeps him under control.
Judge trying to mount his opponent but Bennett defends it. #SUB#
Judge is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3##SUB#
Judge is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bennett sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bennett is pressing down on Judge's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Judge might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Bennett is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Judge passes Bennett's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Judge wants to control but Bennett is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Judge pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Judge is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Judge is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bennett defends it well. #T4##SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Judge pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Judge trying to mount his opponent but Bennett defends it. #SUB#
Judge wants to work for an arm triangle but Bennett is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Judge is working for a kimura but Bennett is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Judge is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bennett defends it well. #SUB2#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Judge seems to be working for a kimura but Bennett defends the submission attempt.#T5##SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Judge 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#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Judge wants to work for an arm triangle but Bennett is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T6#
Bennett wants to improve his position but Judge is controlling well.
#SUB#
Judge is trying to work for a kimura but Bennett is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bennett manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Judge has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Bennett to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Judge is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Bennett pulls down on the head and he's put Judge to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Thomas Bennett!
In his post fight interview, Thomas Bennett started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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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 8 wins and 6 losses; Jerry Curls! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 8 losses; Davon Davis!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Davis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Davis wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Curls has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Davis after a bit of a struggle.
Curls is pressed up against the ropes. Davis has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Curls down to the mat. Curls avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Davis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Davis tries to score a body lock takedown but Curls shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Davis tries for a takedown but Curls manages to get underhooks.
Jerry Curls has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davon Davis.
Davis is working for takedown but Curls is calmly controlling the position for now.
Davis tries for a takedown. No joy.
Davis has Curls pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Curls manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Davis drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Curls gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Curls turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Curls (4) vs (0) Davis
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Curls working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Davis is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1##SUB#
Curls is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Davis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Davis gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Curls (6) vs (0) Davis#SUB#
Curls throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Davis has his hands clasped together but Curls breaks the hold and Davis is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Curls!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jerry Curls!
Jerry Curls thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 12 losses; Ikemba Okoye! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 19 losses; Tan Zan!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Okoye closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Okoye lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Okoye (2) vs (0) Zan#SUB2#
Zan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Okoye is aware though and is defending well.
Okoye pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zan is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Okoye thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Zan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Okoye doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Okoye manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Okoye drops back looking for a leg! Zan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zan manages to kick Okoye off! Okoye jumps back into Zan's guard. #SUB2#
Zan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Okoye is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Okoye got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Okoye has managed to get both his arms back between Zan's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Zan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Okoye gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Okoye 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.
Okoye sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Zan's guard. #T1##SUB#
Okoye is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Zan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Okoye is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zan defends it well. #SUB2#
Zan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Okoye pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Okoye seems to be working for a kimura but Zan defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Okoye is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Zan actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Okoye is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zan sees it coming and defends easily.#T2##SUB#
Okoye is working for a kimura but Zan is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Zan actively working from the bottom here.
Zan gets back to full guard.
Okoye wants to pass the guard but Zan is keeping the position.#SUB#
Okoye is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Okoye drops back looking for a leg! Zan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zan manages to kick Okoye off! Okoye jumps back into Zan's guard. #SUB#
Okoye thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Okoye avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T3##SUB2#
Zan 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. #SUB#
Okoye is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Okoye thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Zan looking for a guillotine here but Okoye defends easily.
#SUB#
Okoye drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Okoye jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Zan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Zan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Okoye defends well.#T4##SUB#
Okoye drops back looking for a leg! Zan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zan manages to kick Okoye off! Okoye jumps back into Zan's guard. #SUB#
Okoye drops back looking for a leg! Zan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zan manages to kick Okoye off! Okoye jumps back into Zan's guard. #SUB2#
Okoye got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Okoye has managed to get both his arms back between Zan's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Okoye avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Okoye thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Zan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Okoye is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Okoye 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.
Okoye pushes down on Zan's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T5#
Zan won't allow Okoye to pass to mount.
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#
Okoye is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Zan tries to roll over but Okoye keeps him under control.#SUB#
Okoye is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Zan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Okoye maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Zan could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Okoye has cracked it and Zan is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Okoye!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ikemba Okoye!
Our winner, Ikemba Okoye, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 16 losses; Cole Orion! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 22 losses; Chozen Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Orion has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gracie after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Orion is fighting off a takedown attempt but Gracie is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Orion to the mat. Orion regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Orion (0) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Orion is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Gracie has gone for a leg lock! Orion slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gracie's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orion (2) vs (2) Gracie#SUB2#
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Orion defends easily.
Orion is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Orion from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Orion's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Orion defends well.#T1##SUB2#
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Orion gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Orion doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Gracie is tightening it up a little... Orion has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Orion reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Orion taps out! Nice BJJ there by Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Chozen Gracie! |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 10 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 13 losses; Jack Lynn!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Leifsson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lynn. #CL#
Leifsson has Lynn up against the ropes in a clinch.
Lynn is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Leifsson is trying to drag Lynn to the mat but Lynn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Lynn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Leifsson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lynn stops a takedown attempt from Leifsson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Skjoldr Leifsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leifsson wants a takedown.
Leifsson wants to take the fight to the mat but Lynn manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lynn is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Lynn has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Leifsson is trying to keep an underhook but Lynn manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Leifsson (0) vs (2) Lynn
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lynn is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
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#
Lynn seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Lynn 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#
Lynn wants to work for an arm triangle but Leifsson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Leifsson is trying to maintain the position but Lynn is very close to passing his half guard.
Leifsson is controlling Lynn's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Leifsson is looking to improve his position.
We've been hearing good reports from Leifsson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Lynn is looking for a kimura but Leifsson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lynn to get the leverage.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Lynn seems to be looking for submissions.
Lynn looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2##SUB2#
Lynn is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Leifsson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lynn. #SUB2#
Lynn is working for a submission of some sort.
Leifsson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lynn is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Lynn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Lynn is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
Leifsson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lynn sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Leifsson's guard.
Leifsson gets full guard.
Lynn is looking to advance position but Leifsson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Leifsson (4) vs (2) Lynn
Lynn is trying to escape the mount.
Leifsson wants to control the pace but Lynn is squirming around nicely.
Lynn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lynn is squirming around, avoiding Leifsson's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Lynn is trying desperately to improve position.
Leifsson manages to capitalize on a mistake by Lynn to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Leifsson (7) vs (2) Lynn
Lynn rolls, trying to escape but Leifsson keeps control of the position.
Leifsson trying to control.
Lynn is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Leifsson off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
I really don't envy Lynn right now.
Lynn breaks Leifsson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (7) vs (4) Lynn
Lynn works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lynn wants to pass the guard but Leifsson is defending well. #SUB2#
Lynn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Lynn is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Leifsson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lynn. #T5#
Leifsson trying to control from the bottom.
Leifsson gets full guard.
Lynn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leifsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lynn stands and throws Leifsson's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (7) vs (7) Lynn
Lynn working away.#SUB2#
Lynn goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Leifsson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lynn but great work by Leifsson. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Leifsson (11) vs (7) Lynn
Lynn is looking for a sweep.#T6#
Leifsson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Leifsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lynn keeps working.
Leifsson controlling the position from side mount.
Lynn tries to improve position but can't.
Leifsson trying to control the action but Lynn is working from the bottom. #T7#
Lynn tries to buck Leifsson off but Leifsson is having none of it.
The referee asks Leifsson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Leifsson prefers to stall for the moment though.
Lynn is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Leifsson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lynn knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Leifsson is looking to take a break and control but Lynn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lynn regains half guard.#T8##SUB2#
Lynn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lynn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lynn keeping moving, preventing Leifsson from controlling successfully.
Lynn wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Lynn has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Leifsson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Lynn. Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (14) vs (7) Lynn
Leifsson controlling from side mount. #T9#
Lynn is looking to regain half guard here but Leifsson keeps moving and retains side control.
Leifsson trying to control the action but Lynn is working from the bottom.
Lynn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lynn is still trying to improve position.
Lynn is not content to let Leifsson control the position. #T10#
Leifsson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Lynn tries to bench press Leifsson off him but Leifsson keeps the position. #T11#
Leifsson trying to control the action but Lynn is working from the bottom.
Lynn is looking to regain half guard here but Leifsson keeps moving and retains side control.
Leifsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lynn keeps working.
Lynn is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lynn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lynn won't allow Leifsson to pass to mount.
Lynn is trying to get back to full guard.#T12##SUB2#
Lynn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Leifsson pulls his head out easily.
Leifsson trying to control from half guard but Lynn is working away.
Lynn is looking for a sweep. Leifsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Leifsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lynn keeps working. #SUB2#
Lynn looking for submissions off his back.
Lynn wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Lynn actively working from the bottom here.
Lynn looks winded!
Lynn is looking for a sweep. Leifsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T13##SUB#
Leifsson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lynn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Leifsson. #SUB2#
Lynn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Leifsson pulls his head out easily.
Leifsson sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T14#
Lynn is trying to get back to full guard.
Lynn is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Lynn looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Leifsson pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (17) vs (7) Lynn
Lynn regains half guard.#SUB2#
Lynn actively working from the bottom here.
Lynn is looking for a sweep. Leifsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Still in half guard, Leifsson seems content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leifsson takes the fight on points by 17 to 7.
A relieved looking Skjoldr Leifsson 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 71 wins and 39 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Kastav Kvinchal!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Kvinchal closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Kvinchal manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Diesel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kvinchal looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Diesel puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB2#
Kvinchal is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily.
Kvinchal is trying to maintain the position but Diesel is very close to passing his half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Diesel in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvinchal is looking to control Diesel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kvinchal avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Diesel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kvinchal doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Diesel. #T1#
Kvinchal is not content to let Diesel control the position.
Diesel wants to free his trapped foot but Kvinchal is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kvinchal is trying to control but can't.
Kvinchal is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Diesel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Diesel's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Diesel (0) vs (4) Kvinchal#SUB2#
Kvinchal is persistently looking for the submission but Diesel is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Diesel showing good submission defense here.
#T2#
Kvinchal tries to get the hooks in deep but Diesel pushed the leg off.
Diesel rolls, trying to escape but Kvinchal keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Diesel is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Diesel trying to control the position but Kvinchal manages to sink in the hooks. #T3##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kvinchal is looking for the choke from the back position but Diesel is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Diesel showing good submission defense here.
Diesel just trying to survive but Kvinchal is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kvinchal has the hooks in. Diesel is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Kvinchal is persistently looking for the submission but Diesel is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Kvinchal has got his arm under Diesel's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Diesel has spun round into Kvinchal's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (4) Kvinchal#T4#
Diesel wants to pass the guard but Kvinchal is keeping the position.
Kvinchal can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Diesel controls the pace.
Diesel forces his way into half guard.#T5#
Kvinchal trying to hold on to Diesel's head to control him but Diesel postures up.
Kvinchal is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Diesel jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (5) vs (4) Kvinchal
Kvinchal is looking for a sweep.
Diesel just content to control the position.
Kvinchal wants to control but Diesel postures up.
Diesel taking a breather here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kvinchal struggling a bit here.#T6#
Kvinchal is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Kvinchal's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kvinchal manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (5) vs (6) Kvinchal#SUB2#
Kvinchal is working for a kimura but Diesel is defending it quite comfortably.
Kvinchal is controlling the pace.
Diesel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T7#
Diesel is trying to maintain the position but Kvinchal is very close to passing his half guard.
Diesel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Diesel is trying to keep Kvinchal in close.
Diesel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kvinchal must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T8#
Kvinchal trying to move into half guard but instead Diesel has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (7) vs (6) Kvinchal
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#
Kvinchal is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diesel is aware though and is defending well.
Diesel content to stall in guard here.
Kvinchal looking for a sweep. Not yet Kvinchal, not yet.
Diesel sitting in guard here, content to control.
Diesel stands and throws Kvinchal's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (10) vs (6) Kvinchal
Kvinchal is looking to reverse the position.#T9#
Kvinchal manages to get back to half guard.
Kvinchal is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Diesel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kvinchal defends it well.
Kvinchal trying to hold on to Diesel's head to control him but Diesel postures up.
#SUB2#
Kvinchal is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily.
Diesel is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T10#
Kvinchal is looking for a sweep. Diesel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kvinchal moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Diesel stopping the sweep attempt from Kvinchal.
Diesel wants to control from the top but Kvinchal keeps moving.
Diesel passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (13) vs (6) Kvinchal
Kvinchal tries to buck Diesel off but Diesel is having none of it.#SUB#
Diesel tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T11##SUB#
Kvinchal reaches up around Diesel's neck trying to control. But Diesel takes advantage instantly and he's locked on an arm triangle! Big trouble for Kvinchal! Oh that looks nasty! A human being's head is not meant to turn that color! Kvinchal is out! He's gone limp! The ref steps in to break the fighters up and Diesel celebrates the victory with the fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kurt Diesel!
After winning the bout, Kurt Diesel 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 12 losses; Juha Ahokas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 97 wins and 50 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Ahokas instigates a clinch. #TD#
Ahokas turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ahokas (4) vs (0) Pavlov
Ahokas trying to control the position but Pavlov is working away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
You can see the frustration on Pavlov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep.
Ahokas is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Pavlov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Pavlov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov wants to get back to full guard.
Pavlov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1#
Pavlov pulls Ahokas in close to prevent any damage.
Pavlov controls Ahokas momentarily but Ahokas frees himself.
Pavlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ahokas is one step ahead there.
Ahokas postures up.
Pavlov can't keep his opponent in guard - Ahokas advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pavlov is not content to let Ahokas control the position.
Pavlov is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Ahokas wants to take a breather but Pavlov is having none of it.
Pavlov wants to control but Ahokas is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pavlov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ahokas's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ahokas's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ahokas (4) vs (4) Pavlov
Ahokas looking very determined here, making life difficult for Pavlov.
#SUB2#
Pavlov looking for the RNC.
What can Ahokas do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T3#
Ahokas looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Pavlov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Pavlov is looking to control Ahokas but Ahokas is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T4#
Ahokas trying to control but not successfully.
Good control from Pavlov.
Ahokas tries to escape but Pavlov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T5#
Let's hope that Pavlov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Pavlov trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Pavlov has the hooks in. Ahokas is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Pavlov is looking for a rear naked choke here but Ahokas reverses the position brilliantly into Pavlov's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ahokas (6) vs (4) Pavlov#T6#
Pavlov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ahokas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ahokas wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Ahokas is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pavlov controls Ahokas momentarily but Ahokas frees himself.
Ahokas trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Pavlov wants to sweep here but Ahokas controlling him for the moment.
Pavlov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ahokas wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Ahokas stopping the sweep attempt from Pavlov.
Ahokas passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ahokas (9) vs (4) Pavlov
Ahokas controlling from side mount.
Pavlov can't do much from the bottom here. #T8#
Pavlov tries to buck Ahokas off but Ahokas is having none of it.
Ahokas trying to control the position but Pavlov is working away.
Pavlov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ahokas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ahokas wants to control but Pavlov is keeping him busy.
What's Pavlov going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Pavlov is trying to improve his position.#T9#
The referee asks Ahokas politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ahokas prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB#
Ahokas tries for a kimura but Pavlov is defending well.
Ahokas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pavlov keeps working.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep.
Pavlov is still trying to improve position.
Ahokas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pavlov keeps working. #T10#
Pavlov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep.
Ahokas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pavlov is trying to control Ahokas's posture but Ahokas avoids it.
Pavlov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ahokas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T11#
Pavlov is not content to let Ahokas control the position.
Ahokas staying calm.
Pavlov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T12#
Pavlov trying to hold on to Ahokas's head to control him but Ahokas postures up.
Ahokas is trying to control the action in half guard but Pavlov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pavlov is looking to control Ahokas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pavlov avoid being mounted?
Ahokas trying to mount his opponent but Pavlov defends it. #SUB2#
Pavlov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ahokas stalling away here and it's allowed Pavlov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB2#
Pavlov looking for subs off his back but Ahokas has passed one foot through into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ahokas in particular looking to stall.#T13#
Pavlov tries to roll over but Ahokas keeps him under control.
Pavlov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ahokas is working away from the top position though.
Ahokas tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pavlov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pavlov wants to improve his position but Ahokas is controlling well.
Ahokas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pavlov keeps working. #T14#
Pavlov is trying to get back to full guard.
Ahokas looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ahokas trying to control from half guard but Pavlov is working away.
Pavlov trying to control here.
Pavlov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ahokas manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ahokas (9) vs (6) Pavlov
And that's the end of the fight!
Ahokas takes the fight on points by 9 to 6.
Juha Ahokas thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 24 losses; Darragh Fiachna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 59 wins and 26 losses; Donald Trump!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Trump gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fiachna wants a takedown but no success here.
Trump prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fiachna wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darragh Fiachna. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Trump wants the takedown. Fiachna is fighting it off but Trump persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Fiachna's guard against the ropes. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiachna (0) vs (2) Trump
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.
Fiachna is trying to keep Trump in close.
Trump trying to control but Fiachna is working from the bottom.
Trump controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiachna wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Trump is now in half guard.
Fiachna has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Trump is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Fiachna is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Trump in particular looking to stall.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Trump has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Let's hope that Trump has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Trump trying to control the action but Fiachna is working from the bottom. #T2#
Fiachna tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Trump has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (0) vs (5) Trump
Fiachna is trying to reverse the position but instead Trump has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Fiachna (0) vs (8) Trump
Trump keeps control of the position as Fiachna tries to break free.
Trump is looking to control Fiachna but Fiachna is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Fiachna is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Trump.
#T3#
You can see the frustration on Fiachna's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Trump controlling from the back.
Fiachna is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Trump tightening his grip on Fiachna, looking for the choke.
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 tries to escape the position.
#T4#
Trump has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Fiachna's body.
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.
Trump trying to control.
Fiachna trying to control but not successfully. #T5#
Fiachna rolls, trying to escape but Trump keeps control of the position.
Trump not allowing Fiachna to control his hands.
Trump has the hooks in. Fiachna is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Fiachna has hold of Trump's leg, trying to break free but it's let Trump lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Fiachna is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Trump throws him to one side and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Donald Trump!
Donald Trump thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 58 wins and 19 losses; Dragan Hozdic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 28 losses; Bazar Al Jhit!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hozdic shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Al Jhit sprawls well. Al Jhit wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hozdic gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Al Jhit throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hozdic was covering up waiting for the punch and Al Jhit finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hozdic (0) vs (2) Al Jhit
Hozdic is trying to keep Al Jhit in close.
Al Jhit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hozdic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Jhit trying to control but Hozdic is working from the bottom.
Al Jhit is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
My spies in Undisputed inform me that Al Jhit has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1#
Al Jhit slips nicely into half guard.
Hozdic wants to improve his position but Al Jhit is controlling well.
Al Jhit is trying to control the action in half guard but Hozdic is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hozdic moves into full guard.
Al Jhit wants to control from the top but Hozdic keeps moving. #T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hozdic is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hozdic (2) vs (2) Al Jhit
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#
Al Jhit escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hozdic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Al Jhit is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hozdic defends well.
Hozdic controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Hozdic's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Al Jhit is trying to control the position but Hozdic postures up.
Al Jhit might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hozdic haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hozdic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Al Jhit is keeping the position for now.
Hozdic postures up.
#T4#
Hozdic sitting in guard here, content to control.
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.#SUB2#
Al Jhit looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hozdic passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (5) vs (2) Al Jhit
Al Jhit tries to bench press Hozdic off him but Hozdic keeps the position.
Al Jhit struggling a bit here.
Al Jhit is not content to let Hozdic control the position.
A lull in the action here as Hozdic stalls from top position.#T5#
Hozdic working away.
Hozdic slows the pace down.
Al Jhit tries to bench press Hozdic off him but Hozdic keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Al Jhit's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hozdic trying to control the action but Al Jhit is working from the bottom. #T6##SUB#
Hozdic is trying to get an arm triangle but Al Jhit is defending well.
Al Jhit tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hozdic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hozdic wants to control but Al Jhit is keeping him busy.
Al Jhit trying to remain calm as Hozdic controls from the top position.
Al Jhit is trying to get back to half guard.#T7#
Hozdic is staying tight to Al Jhit's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Al Jhit is looking to reverse the position.
Al Jhit keeps trying to improve his position.
Hozdic slows the pace down.
Hozdic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Al Jhit keeps working.
Al Jhit tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T8#
Hozdic controlling from side mount.
Hozdic wants to control but Al Jhit is keeping him busy.
Hozdic is really struggling to control Al Jhit but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hozdic will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hozdic controls the position. #T9#
Al Jhit is looking for a sweep.
Hozdic trying to control the action but Al Jhit is working from the bottom.
Al Jhit regains half guard.
Al Jhit is looking for a sweep. Hozdic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Al Jhit regains full guard. Nicely done.
Al Jhit is trying to keep Hozdic in close.
Hozdic slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T10#
Hozdic has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Al Jhit throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Al Jhit trying to keep a closed guard but Hozdic is proving a slippery customer.
Hozdic trying to control but Al Jhit is working from the bottom. #T11##SUB2#
Al Jhit isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hozdic stacks Al Jhit on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Hozdic! Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (8) vs (2) Al Jhit
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Al Jhit gets back to half guard.
Hozdic stalling.
Hozdic prevents Al Jhit from improving his position.#T12#
Al Jhit is refusing to be controlled, as Hozdic sits in half guard.
Al Jhit wants to get back to full guard.
Al Jhit wants to sweep but Hozdic has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (11) vs (2) Al Jhit
Al Jhit is being controlled here.
Al Jhit can't do much from the bottom here. #T13#
Al Jhit is looking for a sweep.
Hozdic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Al Jhit keeps working.
Al Jhit tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hozdic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hozdic slows the pace down.
Al Jhit is trying to get back to half guard.
Hozdic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Al Jhit keeps working. #T14#
You can see the frustration on Al Jhit's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hozdic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Al Jhit keeps working.
Al Jhit tries to buck Hozdic off but Hozdic is having none of it.
Hozdic content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Jhit struggling a bit here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hozdic takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
Dragan Hozdic retains his super heavyweight title!
An out of breath Dragan Hozdic 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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