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Bots de Garra 60 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 19 losses; Joshua Burroughs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 25 losses; Bruce White Jr!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by White Jr or perhaps it was just good defense by Burroughs, which made it look bad. #TD#
Burroughs throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. White Jr was covering up waiting for the punch and Burroughs finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burroughs (2) vs (0) White Jr#SUB2#
Burroughs avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Burroughs sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed White Jr's guard.
Burroughs performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
White Jr won't allow Burroughs to pass to mount.
Burroughs controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
White Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Burroughs pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
White Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Still in half guard, Burroughs seems content to control.#T1#
Burroughs is looking to advance position but White Jr won't allow it. #SUB2#
White Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
White Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Still in half guard, Burroughs seems content to control.
White Jr is looking to improve his position.
White Jr keeps trying to improve his position.
Burroughs is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
White Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Burroughs seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Burroughs'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.#SUB2#
White Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Burroughs controlling the pace. #SUB2#
White Jr actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Burroughs content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Burroughs uses his free foot to push down on White Jr's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for White Jr. Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (5) vs (0) White Jr
White Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Burroughs controlling the position easily from mount.
Burroughs looking to control but White Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
White Jr is trying to escape the mount.
Burroughs can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as White Jr is looking to escape. #T4#
Burroughs controlling the position easily from mount.
White Jr is looking to improve his position but Burroughs isn't that keen on the idea.
White Jr is squirming around, avoiding Burroughs's attempts to control the action.
Burroughs tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Burroughs looking to control but White Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
White Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Burroughs looking to control and managing it successfully.
White Jr can't escape the position.
#T5#
Burroughs tries to control but White Jr wriggling away.
Burroughs looking to control and managing it successfully.
White Jr is wriggling around trying to escape.
Burroughs trying to control but he's not successful this time.
White Jr is desperately trying 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.
White Jr is squirming around, avoiding Burroughs's attempts to control the action.
White Jr bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (5) vs (2) White Jr#SUB2#
White Jr drops back, looking for a kneebar! Burroughs looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Burroughs looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Burroughs! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Burroughs (9) vs (2) White Jr
White Jr is trying to improve his position.#T6#
White Jr seems a little lost for a moment, as Burroughs dominates the positioning.
White Jr is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Burroughs works to advance to full mount. White Jr defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Burroughs (11) vs (2) White Jr
White Jr is squirming around, avoiding Burroughs's attempts to control the action.
Burroughs is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because White Jr is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Burroughs controlling from the full mount. #T7#
Burroughs seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down White Jr for as long as he can get away with.
White Jr is desperately trying to improve his position but Burroughs has a good base and remains in mount.
White Jr is squirming around, avoiding Burroughs's attempts to control the action.
Burroughs controlling the pace for now.
White Jr is looking to get to half guard.
Burroughs controlling from mount.
White Jr manages to regain half guard. Good work.
White Jr wants to improve his position but Burroughs is controlling well.
#T8#
Burroughs trying to control from half guard but White Jr is working away.
Burroughs is really struggling to control White Jr but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
White Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Burroughs pulls his head out easily.
Burroughs controlling the action here.
White Jr tries to get to full guard but Burroughs has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Burroughs in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
White Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Burroughs pulls his head out easily.
Burroughs is looking to take a break and control but White Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T9#
Burroughs works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (14) vs (2) White Jr
Burroughs takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Burroughs continues to stall.
White Jr is trying desperately to improve position.
Burroughs sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
White Jr gets back to half guard.#T10#
Burroughs sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Burroughs seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but White Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Burroughs wants to free his trapped foot but White Jr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
White Jr is not content to let Burroughs control the position.#SUB2#
White Jr with the active half guard here but Burroughs passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (17) vs (2) White Jr
Burroughs has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for White Jr! Score +2 for reaching mount: Burroughs (19) vs (2) White Jr
Burroughs controlling from mount.
Burroughs wants to control the pace but White Jr is squirming around nicely. #T11#
Burroughs looking to control and managing it successfully.
White Jr is trying desperately to improve position.
Burroughs sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
White Jr is trying desperately to improve position.
Burroughs tries to control but White Jr wriggling away.
Burroughs sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T12#
White Jr is trying to escape the mount.
Burroughs content just to control the position here.
Burroughs has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
White Jr is looking to get to half guard.
Burroughs looking to control and managing it successfully.
More hug and hope from Burroughs.#T13#
Burroughs trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Burroughs sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Burroughs tries to control but White Jr wriggling away.
White Jr really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Burroughs controlling from mount. #T14#
White Jr is wriggling around trying to escape.
Burroughs tries to control but White Jr wriggling away.
White Jr regains half guard.
Burroughs tries to pass to full mount but White Jr defends it.
Burroughs with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Burroughs moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from White Jr. Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (22) vs (2) White Jr
White Jr is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Burroughs takes the fight on points by 22 to 2.
Joshua Burroughs decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Bruce White Jr was interviewed post fight and said '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 24 wins and 21 losses; Jack Lynn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 15 losses; Calan Smith!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Smith closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Lynn drags the fight down to the ground.
Lynn is trying to keep Smith in close.
Smith advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Lynn is defending against the submission attempts here by Smith.
#SUB2#
Smith is trying to work for a kimura but Lynn is defending well.
#SUB2#
Smith is looking for a kimura here.
Lynn is looking to control Smith's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lynn avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lynn is positioning himself well to prevent Smith advancing to mount. #SUB2#
Smith is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lynn defends it well. #T1#
Lynn moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Smith passes into half guard.
Lynn's coaches at Rocket's Gentlemens Club have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Lynn manages to get to full guard.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Lynn trying to control the position.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lynn is pulling down on Smith's head to control his posture.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Lynn is keeping the position.
Lynn trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Smith has gone for a leg lock! Lynn slips out almost immediately though and dives into Smith's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lynn (2) vs (0) Smith#T2#
Lynn pushes down on Smith's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lynn takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lynn trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith is looking for a sweep. Lynn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lynn performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lynn looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Lynn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lynn 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. #T3##SUB2#
Smith actively working from the bottom here.
Smith wants to improve his position but Lynn is controlling well.
Lynn passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Smith! Score +3 for passing guard: Lynn (5) vs (0) Smith
Lynn tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Smith really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lynn tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lynn fails to move to back control.
Lynn controlling his opponent.
Smith is squirming around, avoiding Lynn's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Lynn sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lynn tries to control but Smith wriggling away.
Smith is looking to improve his position but Lynn isn't that keen on the idea.
Lynn tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lynn works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Lynn (8) vs (0) Smith
Lynn biding his time, controlling Smith.
Smith is in bad spot here.
Lynn is looking to control Smith but Smith is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T5#
Lynn has the hooks in. Smith is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
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.
Lynn doesn't have the hooks in and Smith manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lynn (8) vs (2) Smith
Smith pushing down on Lynn's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Lynn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Smith is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lynn is pressing down on Smith's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith is pushing down on Lynn's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lynn is fighting to maintain full guard but Smith has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lynn controlling the position for now.
Smith wants to pass to mount but Lynn is defending the position.
Smith keeps trying to improve his position.
Lynn wants to get back to full guard.#T6##SUB2#
Smith is working for a kimura but Lynn is defending it quite comfortably.
Lynn controlling the position well.
Smith is looking to advance position but Lynn won't allow it.
Lynn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Smith drops back looking for a leg! Lynn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lynn manages to kick Smith off! Smith jumps back into Lynn's guard.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lynn is keeping the position for now.
Lynn wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T7#
Lynn is trying to keep Smith in close.
Lynn is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Smith is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Lynn is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Lynn working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
Lynn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Lynn is retaining full guard.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Lynn looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
Smith is pushing down on Lynn's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lynn is fighting to maintain full guard but Smith has managed to sneak the leg through.#T8#
Lynn trying to control but Smith postures up.
#SUB2#
Smith is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lynn sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Smith wants to work for an arm triangle but Lynn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Smith is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lynn defends it well.
Lynn is holding on to half guard well.#SUB2#
Smith is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lynn sees it coming and defends easily.
Lynn desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Smith is pressing down on Lynn's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lynn is holding on for now. #T9#
Lynn keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Lynn manages to get to full guard.
Lynn controlling the position.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lynn is keeping the position for now.
Lynn has control of Smith's left arm, preventing Smith from doing any damage.
Lynn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Smith is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lynn is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lynn has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lynn (10) vs (2) Smith
Lynn is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T10#
Lynn trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Lynn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lynn has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lynn continues to stall.
Lynn advances to half guard.
Smith tries to roll over but Lynn keeps him under control.
Lynn looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Smith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lynn pulls his head out easily.
Lynn is taking a breather. Smith says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lynn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T11#
Lynn stalling.
Lynn looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lynn is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions off his back.
Smith is refusing to be controlled, as Lynn sits in half guard.
Lynn is controlling the pace.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
#T12#
Lynn perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Smith is looking for a sweep. Lynn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lynn trying to mount his opponent but Smith defends it.
Smith is not content to let Lynn control the position.
Smith is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lynn's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lynn's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lynn (10) vs (6) Smith
Lynn trying to control the hands but Smith won't let him.
Smith is trying to stick to Lynn's back but Lynn is turning into Smith. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Smith's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lynn. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lynn (12) vs (6) Smith#SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lynn passes into half guard.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
Smith works his way to full guard. Good work.#T13##SUB2#
Smith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lynn is aware though and is defending well.
Lynn sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Smith has his foot on Lynn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lynn works his way back into a safe position though.
Smith looks winded!
Lynn wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Lynn controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lynn trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Smith throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lynn escapes and throws Smith's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lynn (15) vs (6) Smith
Lynn is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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. #T14#
Lynn wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Lynn is staying tight to Smith's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Lynn trying to control the position but Smith is working away.
Smith tries to buck Lynn off but Lynn is having none of it.
Smith being controlled for a moment.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Lynn takes the fight on points by 15 to 6.
After winning the bout, Jack Lynn 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Reinaldo Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 10 losses; Serhey Rishkinov!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rishkinov tries to clinch up but Gracie circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Gracie closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Gracie pulls Rishkinov into guard.
#SUB#
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Rishkinov from controlling successfully.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Rishkinov controlling him for the moment.
Gracie can't keep his opponent in guard - Rishkinov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rishkinov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracie sees it coming and defends easily.
Rishkinov wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Rishkinov is controlling well.
#T1#
Gracie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rishkinov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rishkinov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (3) Rishkinov
Rishkinov trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rishkinov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rishkinov wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Gracie manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (3) Rishkinov#T2#
Gracie wants to take a breather but Rishkinov is having none of it.
Rishkinov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gracie works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rishkinov tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Rishkinov is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
Rishkinov moves into full guard.
Gracie stands and throws Rishkinov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (3) Rishkinov#SUB#
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rishkinov, who protects the arm well.
Rishkinov is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Rishkinov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gracie's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Gracie 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.
Rishkinov wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Rishkinov actively working from the bottom here.#T4##SUB#
Gracie is working for a kimura but Rishkinov is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Rishkinov defends the submission attempt.
We've been hearing that Gracie has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Rishkinov is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rishkinov avoid being mounted?
Rishkinov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rishkinov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T5#
Gracie passes Rishkinov's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Rishkinov defends the submission attempt.
Rishkinov is not content to let Gracie control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gracie wants to free his trapped foot but Rishkinov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rishkinov is looking to improve his position.
Gracie is thwarting Rishkinov's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Rishkinov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage. #T6#
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Rishkinov is defending the position.
Rishkinov trying to control here.
Rishkinov is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard. #SUB#
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rishkinov is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Rishkinov actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rishkinov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T7#
Gracie stalling away here and it's allowed Rishkinov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Gracie is pushing down on Rishkinov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rishkinov is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rishkinov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Rishkinov moves into full guard.
Rishkinov trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
#T8##SUB2#
Rishkinov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Rishkinov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie passes Rishkinov's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
Rishkinov tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Gracie has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (8) vs (3) Rishkinov#T9#
Rishkinov is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracie has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Gracie jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Rishkinov manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gracie tries to move into full mount but can't pass Rishkinov's legs.
Rishkinov wants to control but Gracie postures up.#T10##SUB#
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rishkinov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rishkinov tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rishkinov tries to improve position but can't.
Gracie wants to control but Rishkinov is keeping him busy.
Rishkinov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rishkinov is still trying to improve position.#T11#
Rishkinov is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Rishkinov gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rishkinov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Rishkinov gets full guard.#T12#
Gracie wants to control from the top but Rishkinov keeps moving. #SUB#
Gracie drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rishkinov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gracie has Rishkinov in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (8) vs (5) Rishkinov
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rishkinov is one step ahead there.
Rishkinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rishkinov is looking to advance position but Gracie has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracie (12) vs (5) Rishkinov#T13#
Rishkinov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Gracie is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Rishkinov has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Rishkinov tries to reverse the position but Gracie maintains control.
Gracie looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Gracie goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Rishkinov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (12) vs (7) Rishkinov#T14#
Rishkinov pushing down on Gracie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Rishkinov trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away. #SUB2#
Rishkinov wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Rishkinov has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie has a hand on Rishkinov's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Rishkinov takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (12) vs (10) Rishkinov
Rishkinov looking to control but Gracie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie takes the fight on points by 12 to 10.
A relieved looking Reinaldo Gracie thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Serhey Rishkinov stepped up to the mic, saying 'I didn't stick to the game plan. I played his game and lost . I'll be back '. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Harvey Smith! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 20 losses; Juha Ahokas!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ahokas moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.#CL#
Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ahokas is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ahokas has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Smith after a bit of a struggle.
I was talking to Smith's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ahokas wants to take the fight to the mat but Smith manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Harvey Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juha Ahokas.#TD#
Smith gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Smith (2) vs (0) Ahokas
Smith trying to control but Ahokas is working from the bottom.
Ahokas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Ahokas is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahokas keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully. #T1#
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ahokas is keeping the position for now.
Ahokas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ahokas keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ahokas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Ahokas's legs - danger averted.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Ahokas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (2) vs (2) Ahokas#T2#
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet. #SUB#
Smith throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ahokas uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (2) vs (5) Ahokas
Ahokas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Smith is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ahokas wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Ahokas just content to control the position. #T3#
Smith sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Smith wants to improve his position but Ahokas is controlling well.
Smith makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Smith.
Ahokas stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Smith trying to control the position.
Ahokas sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ahokas postures up.
#T4##SUB#
Smith looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ahokas passes into half guard.
Ahokas wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Ahokas looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Smith wants to improve his position but Ahokas is controlling well.
Ahokas is pressing down on Smith's thigh, looking to free his foot. Smith is holding on for now.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5#
Ahokas trying to control the pace.
Ahokas is keen to just control but Smith is a slippery customer.
Smith makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Smith.#SUB#
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ahokas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T6#
Ahokas content to stall in guard here.
Ahokas trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ahokas preventing the sweep.
Smith is working hard here to advance position.
Ahokas wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving. #SUB#
Smith is looking for a triangle but Ahokas pushes his legs off easily.
Ahokas passes Smith's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T7#
Ahokas wants to pass the guard but Smith is defending well.
Ahokas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Ahokas is trying to work for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Ahokas wants to pass the guard but Smith is defending well.
Smith is looking to improve his 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.
Ahokas trying to control from half guard but Smith is working away. #T8##SUB#
Smith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ahokas pulls his head out easily.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Ahokas has control of the leg.
Ahokas trying to mount his opponent but Smith defends it.
Smith wants to improve his position but Ahokas is controlling well.
Ahokas is looking to advance position but Smith won't allow it. #T9#
Smith tries to roll over but Ahokas keeps him under control.
Ahokas wants to pass to mount but Smith is defending the position.
Ahokas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Smith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ahokas pulls his head out easily.
Ahokas is taking a breather. Smith says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T10##SUB2#
Ahokas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Smith has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ahokas looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Smith tries to roll over but Ahokas keeps him under control.#T11#
Smith trying to hold on to Ahokas's head to control him but Ahokas postures up.
Well, if Ahokas is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB2#
Ahokas is looking for a kimura but Smith is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ahokas to get the leverage.
Smith moves into full guard.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Ahokas stands and throws Smith's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (2) vs (8) Ahokas#T12#
Smith is looking to regain half guard here but Ahokas keeps moving and retains side control.
Ahokas in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Smith is looking to reverse the position.
Ahokas trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom. #T13#
Smith gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Smith works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ahokas wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Ahokas trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Smith 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.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Smith keeping full guard, as Ahokas tries to pass.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith keeping moving, preventing Ahokas from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ahokas wins on points by 8 to 2.
Juha Ahokas 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 39 wins and 37 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 17 losses; Thomas Bennett!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Al Jhit 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: Al Jhit (2) vs (0) Bennett#SUB2#
Bennett throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Al Jhit escapes and throws Bennett's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (5) vs (0) Bennett
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bennett gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Al Jhit (7) vs (0) Bennett
Bennett is working to get back to half guard.
Bennett is controlling an arm, preventing Al Jhit from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Bennett has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Al Jhit (10) vs (0) Bennett#SUB#
Bennett preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Al Jhit. #SUB#
Bennett defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Al Jhit's arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennett is in bad spot here.
Bennett staying busy and making it hard for Al Jhit to control. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Bennett's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Al Jhit tries to keep control of the position but Bennett is staying busy.
Al Jhit keeps control of the position as Bennett tries to break free.
Al Jhit doesn't have the hooks in and Bennett manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (10) vs (2) Bennett#SUB2#
Bennett drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Al Jhit manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bennett has Al Jhit in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (12) vs (2) Bennett
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.
Al Jhit 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.
Bennett keeping moving, preventing Al Jhit from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB2#
Bennett is looking for a triangle here but Al Jhit uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (15) vs (2) Bennett
Al Jhit trying to control the action but Bennett is working from the bottom.
Bennett is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bennett is trying to work for a sweep but Al Jhit has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Al Jhit (17) vs (2) Bennett
Al Jhit can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bennett is looking to escape.
Bennett is looking to get to half guard.
Bennett 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.
Bennett is staying active underneath Al Jhit, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've been hearing good reports from Al Jhit'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.#T3##SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Al Jhit pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Al Jhit pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Bennett has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Al Jhit escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Al Jhit! Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (20) vs (2) Bennett
Bennett tries to bench press Al Jhit off him but Al Jhit keeps the position.
Bennett seems a little lost for a moment, as Al Jhit dominates the positioning.
Bennett is looking to regain half guard here but Al Jhit keeps moving and retains side control.
Al Jhit is looking to take a break and control but Bennett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Bennett is trying to get back to half guard.
Al Jhit works to advance to full mount. Bennett defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Al Jhit (22) vs (2) Bennett
Bennett is trying to reverse the position but instead Al Jhit has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Al Jhit (25) vs (2) Bennett
Bennett is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Al Jhit tightening his grip on Bennett, looking for the choke.
Bennett tries to escape the position.
Bennett is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Al Jhit has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Bennett is defending well but eventually Al Jhit manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Bennett has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bazar Al Jhit!
A victorious Bazar Al Jhit 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 18 losses; Calixto Cardona! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 18 losses; Ikemba Okoye!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Okoye bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cardona (0) vs (4) Okoye#SUB2#
Okoye thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Okoye is trying to get an arm triangle but Cardona is defending well.
Cardona tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cardona is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Okoye off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cardona (4) vs (4) Okoye
Cardona is trying to stick to Okoye's back but Okoye is turning into Cardona. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Cardona's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Okoye. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cardona (4) vs (6) Okoye#SUB#
Cardona is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Cardona is looking for a triangle but Okoye pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Cardona working for a triangle but Okoye defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okoye passes Cardona's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Okoye prevents Cardona from improving his position.#SUB2#
Okoye is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Okoye is trying to work for a kimura but Cardona is defending well.
#T1##SUB2#
Okoye seems to be working for a kimura but Cardona defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Okoye is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Okoye is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Okoye is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cardona tries to get to full guard but Okoye has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Okoye wants to work for an arm triangle but Cardona is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T2##SUB2#
Okoye is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cardona is just riding it out for now. Okoye eventually gives up the hold.
Cardona wants to improve his position but Okoye is controlling well.
Cardona works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Cardona 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 got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cardona has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Okoye has managed to get both his arms back between Cardona's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
Okoye thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Cardona 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. #T3##SUB2#
Okoye drops back looking for a leg! Cardona is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cardona manages to kick Okoye off! Okoye jumps back into Cardona's guard. #SUB2#
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#
Cardona is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Okoye defends well.
Okoye forces his way into half guard.
Cardona tries to roll over but Okoye keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Okoye is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Okoye is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cardona sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Okoye is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T4##SUB2#
Okoye is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cardona moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Okoye drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Okoye seems to have locked his on tight now - Cardona screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Okoye, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ikemba Okoye!
Ikemba Okoye seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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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 37 wins and 32 losses; Darragh Fiachna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 10 losses; Kastav Kvinchal!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Fiachna shoots in looking for a takedown but Kvinchal manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fiachna's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fiachna looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Kvinchal drives through and clinches with Fiachna against the ropes.
Kvinchal is pressed up against the ropes. Fiachna has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kvinchal down to the mat. Kvinchal avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Kvinchal closes the distance and pushes Fiachna back into the ropes.#TD2#
Kvinchal ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kvinchal no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kvinchal working a defensive guard here.
Fiachna trying to control but Kvinchal is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kvinchal looking for a guillotine here but Fiachna defends easily.
Fiachna looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiachna is working hard here to advance position.
Kvinchal can't keep his opponent in guard - Fiachna advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kvinchal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Kvinchal is refusing to be controlled, as Fiachna sits in half guard.
Fiachna with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Fiachna is looking for a kimura here.
Fiachna wants to take a breather but Kvinchal is having none of it. #SUB#
Fiachna is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kvinchal is just riding it out for now. Fiachna eventually gives up the hold.
Fiachna tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kvinchal knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
Kvinchal is looking to improve his position.
Fiachna stalling.
Kvinchal is trying to get back to full guard.
Kvinchal is controlling Fiachna's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Fiachna will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kvinchal tries to get to full guard but Fiachna has control of the leg.
Kvinchal is looking to control Fiachna's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kvinchal avoid being mounted?
Fiachna is trying to control. Kvinchal wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3#
Kvinchal tries to roll over but Fiachna keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Kvinchal looking for submissions off his back.
Fiachna trying to pass the guard but Kvinchal defending well.
Fiachna sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Fiachna is just content to waste time from the top position. Kvinchal takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Kvinchal is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (0) vs (2) Kvinchal
Fiachna holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T4#
Fiachna gets full guard.
Fiachna is trying to keep Kvinchal in close.
Kvinchal trying to control but Fiachna is working from the bottom.
Kvinchal passes Fiachna's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Kvinchal is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fiachna is just riding it out for now. Kvinchal eventually gives up the hold.
Fiachna preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Kvinchal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fiachna keeps working. #T5#
Fiachna tries to get to full guard but Kvinchal has control of the leg.
Fiachna gets full guard.
Kvinchal trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Fiachna manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (2) vs (2) Kvinchal
Kvinchal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kvinchal is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fiachna wants to control from the top but Kvinchal keeps moving.
Kvinchal has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Fiachna has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (5) vs (2) Kvinchal
Kvinchal can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T6#
Kvinchal is looking to reverse the position.
Fiachna wants to control but Kvinchal is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Fiachna tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fiachna has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kvinchal is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fiachna's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Fiachna is looking for a kimura but Kvinchal is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fiachna to get the leverage.
Fiachna works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (8) vs (2) Kvinchal#T7#
Fiachna avoids the attempt from Kvinchal to control.
Fiachna can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kvinchal is looking to escape.
Fiachna is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kvinchal is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kvinchal wants to control but Fiachna is having none of it.
Fiachna trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fiachna controlling from mount. #T8#
Kvinchal working to try and regain half guard.
Kvinchal regains half guard.
Fiachna is pressing down on Kvinchal's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kvinchal is holding on for now.
Fiachna wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kvinchal keeps working.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Fiachna passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (11) vs (2) Kvinchal
Fiachna fails to advance to Kvinchal's back. #T9#
Fiachna wants to control but Kvinchal has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Kvinchal is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fiachna's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fiachna's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fiachna (11) vs (6) Kvinchal#SUB2#
Kvinchal seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Fiachna's chin but Fiachna turns very nicely into Kvinchal's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Fiachna.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (13) vs (6) Kvinchal
Fiachna stopping the sweep attempt from Kvinchal.
Fiachna passes Kvinchal's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kvinchal has his hands clasped together around Fiachna's back. He's all about the action.
Kvinchal is not content to let Fiachna control the position.#T10#
Kvinchal is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fiachna's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fiachna's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fiachna (13) vs (10) Kvinchal#SUB2#
Fiachna defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Kvinchal is trying to stick to Fiachna's back but Fiachna is turning into Kvinchal. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kvinchal's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Fiachna. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (15) vs (10) Kvinchal
Fiachna pushing down on Kvinchal's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fiachna in particular looking to stall.
Fiachna is looking to take a break and control but Kvinchal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fiachna slows the pace down in half guard.
Kvinchal is looking to control Fiachna's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kvinchal avoid being mounted?#T11#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fiachna in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Kvinchal actively working from the bottom here.
Fiachna content to control rather than advance.
Fiachna seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kvinchal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kvinchal tries to roll over but Fiachna keeps him under control.#T12#
Fiachna wants to take a breather but Kvinchal is having none of it.
Kvinchal trying to control but Fiachna postures up.
Kvinchal wants to get back to full guard.
Fiachna uses his free foot to push down on Kvinchal's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kvinchal. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (18) vs (10) Kvinchal
Fiachna can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kvinchal is looking to escape.
Fiachna content just to control the position here.
Kvinchal sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Fiachna controlling the action here. #T13#
Fiachna seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kvinchal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fiachna controlling the action here.
Kvinchal is looking to improve his position.
Fiachna content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kvinchal trying to control here.
Fiachna seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kvinchal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T14#
Fiachna wants to pass the guard but Kvinchal is defending well.
Kvinchal is trying to control but can't.
Fiachna is trying to control. Kvinchal wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fiachna tries to pass to full mount but Kvinchal defends it.
Kvinchal is looking to control Fiachna's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kvinchal avoid being mounted?
Fiachna passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (21) vs (10) Kvinchal
Fiachna wants to take Kvinchal's back here but Kvinchal is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Fiachna can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kvinchal is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiachna takes the fight on points by 21 to 10.
Darragh Fiachna seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 14 losses; Jerry Curls! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 56 wins and 35 losses; Joe Average!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Curls clinches. #TD#
Curls pulls guard successfully.
Average controls from within his opponent's guard.
Curls keeping moving, preventing Average from controlling successfully.
Curls not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Average tries to free his leg and advance position but Curls is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Average trying to control the position from guard on top but Curls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Average pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Curls is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Average trying to control but Curls is working from the bottom.
Average looking to sit in guard and control but Curls gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Curls (2) vs (0) Average
Average trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Curls got a little sloppy there for a moment and Average has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Curls has managed to get both his arms back between Average's legs - danger averted.
Our spies down at at Hey Steves Fight Shack inform us that Average has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T2##SUB2#
Average working for a triangle but Curls defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Average is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Curls is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Curls wants to control from the top but Average keeps moving.
Curls tries to free his leg and advance position but Average is retaining full guard.
Average trying to keep a closed guard but Curls is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Curls looking to pass the guard.
Curls engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Average looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Average tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Curls might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Average looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Curls has picked Average up and slammed him! Average can't keep hold of the triangle and Curls manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (5) vs (0) Average
Average manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Average is looking to get back to full guard here but Curls has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (8) vs (0) Average#SUB#
Average wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Curls has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Average's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Average is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Curls!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jerry Curls!
Our winner, Jerry Curls, 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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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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 73 wins and 23 losses; Dragan Hozdic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 82 wins and 47 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Diesel feints and as Hozdic raises his hands in defense, Diesel changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hozdic (0) vs (2) Diesel
Hozdic wants to hit a sweep here but Diesel passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hozdic there! Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (0) vs (5) Diesel
Hozdic tries to hold on but Diesel pushes him away.
Diesel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hozdic is looking to escape.
Hozdic tries to hold on but Diesel pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hozdic is trying desperately to improve position.#T1#
Hozdic holds on to Diesel as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Hozdic wants to hold on but Diesel pushes him away.
Hozdic is trying desperately to improve position.
Diesel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hozdic is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
Diesel controlling his opponent.
Hozdic tries to hold on but Diesel pushes him away.
Diesel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hozdic is looking to escape.
Hozdic wants to hold on but Diesel pushes him away.#T3#
Diesel wants to control the pace but Hozdic is squirming around nicely.
Hozdic working to try and regain half guard.
Diesel avoids the attempt from Hozdic to control.
Hozdic is working to get back to half guard.
Diesel looking to control and managing it successfully.
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.#T4#
Diesel wants to control the pace but Hozdic is squirming around nicely.
Hozdic tries to hold on but Diesel pushes him away.
Hozdic keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Diesel controlling the pace for now. #T5#
Hozdic is desperately trying to improve his position but Diesel has a good base and remains in mount.
Hozdic tries to hold on but Diesel pushes him away.
Diesel takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Diesel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hozdic keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Hozdic 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.
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 wants to get back to full guard.
Diesel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hozdic trying to control from the bottom.
#T7#
Diesel is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hozdic! Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (0) vs (8) Diesel
Hozdic tries to reverse the position but Diesel maintains control.
Diesel controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Diesel looking to control but Hozdic is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Diesel controlling from the full mount. #T8#
Diesel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hozdic is looking to escape.
Hozdic bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hozdic (2) vs (8) Diesel
Hozdic's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T9#
Diesel wants to sweep but no luck.
Hozdic wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
Diesel controls Hozdic momentarily but Hozdic frees himself.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Hozdic from controlling successfully.
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.#T10#
Diesel working a defensive guard but Hozdic passes into half guard.
Hozdic with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Diesel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hozdic is working away from the top position though.
Hozdic slows the pace down in half guard.
Diesel wants to get back to full guard.#T11##SUB2#
Diesel looking for submissions off his back.
Diesel is looking to get back to full guard here but Hozdic has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (5) vs (8) Diesel
Diesel is looking for a sweep.
Hozdic working away.
Diesel is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Diesel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T12#
Diesel is looking to improve his position.
Diesel is refusing to be controlled, as Hozdic sits in half guard.
Diesel wants to improve his position but Hozdic is controlling well.
Hozdic controlling the action here.
Diesel is looking to improve his position.
#T13#
Diesel manages to get to full guard.
Hozdic controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Diesel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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.
Hozdic tries to free his leg and advance position but Diesel is retaining full guard.
Hozdic controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Diesel has his foot on Hozdic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hozdic works his way back into a safe position though.
Our spies down at at Convicted Fight Club inform us that Diesel has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T14##SUB2#
Diesel working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hozdic has passed into half guard!
Hozdic wants to take a breather but Diesel is having none of it. #SUB2#
Diesel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hozdic pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hozdic is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hozdic tries to pass the half guard into mount. Diesel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel wins on points by 8 to 5.
Kurt Diesel is the new super heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Kurt Diesel thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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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 37 wins and 21 losses; Cole Orion! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 110 wins and 57 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pavlov slaps away a takedown attempt from Orion, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pavlov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Orion defends it well.#TD2#
Pavlov gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Orion (0) vs (2) Pavlov
Pavlov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Orion is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pavlov trying to control the action but Orion is working from the bottom.
Pavlov content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pavlov is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Orion looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Orion is pressing down on Pavlov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Orion is looking for a triangle but Pavlov pushes his legs off easily.
Pavlov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pavlov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (0) vs (5) Pavlov
Orion 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.
Pavlov controlling from mount.
Orion 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.
Pavlov slows the pace down in half guard.
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Orion keeps working. #T2#
Orion is trying to maintain the position but Pavlov is very close to passing his half guard.
Orion wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
Orion is in trouble now - Pavlov has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (0) vs (8) Pavlov
Pavlov controlling his opponent.
Orion tries to reverse the position but Pavlov maintains control.
Pavlov controlling the position easily from mount.
My spies in Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch inform me that Pavlov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Orion is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Orion is trying desperately to improve position.
Orion is working hard here to advance position.
Pavlov avoids the attempt from Orion to control.
Pavlov controlling his opponent.
Orion wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Orion (0) vs (11) Pavlov#SUB2#
Pavlov is looking for the choke from the back position but Orion is controlling his hands well.
I really don't envy Orion right now.
Orion prevents Pavlov from getting a body triangle.
Orion just trying to survive but Pavlov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T4#
Orion turns into Pavlov and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orion (2) vs (11) Pavlov
Pavlov has his hands on Orion's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Orion thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Orion trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Orion is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pavlov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Pavlov is adopting a defensive 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 trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Pavlov trying to keep a closed guard but Orion is proving a slippery customer.
Pavlov controlling the position.
Pavlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Pavlov, not yet.
Pavlov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Orion trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Pavlov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Orion stands and throws Pavlov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (5) vs (11) Pavlov
Orion trying to control the action but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Pavlov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Pavlov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Orion is working away from the top position though.
Orion wants to control but Pavlov is keeping him busy.
Pavlov trying to control but Orion postures up.
#T7#
Pavlov is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Orion is staying active.#SUB#
Orion is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pavlov is just riding it out for now. Orion eventually gives up the hold.
Pavlov wants to get back to full guard.
Orion will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pavlov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pavlov.
Orion tries to free his leg and advance position but Pavlov is retaining full guard.
Pavlov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pavlov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orion (5) vs (13) Pavlov#T8#
Orion is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Orion keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Orion is trying to control the position but Pavlov postures up. #SUB#
Pavlov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Orion is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pavlov defends well.
Orion looking for a sweep. Not yet Orion, not yet. #SUB#
Pavlov is sitting in close to Orion's body. Orion has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Pavlov is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Pavlov is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Orion.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Cole Orion!
During a confident post fight interview, Cole Orion thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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