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Bots de Garra 74 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 1 losses; Anderson Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 13 losses; Verneri Ahma!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Ahma shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Ahma
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.#SUB2#
Ahma is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Ahma seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Ahma has gone for a leg lock! Gracie slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ahma's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (2) Ahma#SUB2#
Ahma looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Gracie is really struggling to control Ahma but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Ahma working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Ahma is tightening it up a little... Gracie has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Gracie reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Gracie taps out! Nice BJJ there by Ahma!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Verneri Ahma!
After winning the bout, Verneri Ahma 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 21 wins and 14 losses; Amir Ziyaeddin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 32 losses; Bruce White Jr!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ziyaeddin slaps away a takedown attempt from White Jr, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Ziyaeddin fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging White Jr to the ground. Ziyaeddin is now in White Jr's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ziyaeddin (2) vs (0) White Jr#SUB2#
White Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ziyaeddin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ziyaeddin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ziyaeddin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ziyaeddin (5) vs (0) White Jr#SUB#
Ziyaeddin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but White Jr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ziyaeddin is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down White Jr's shoulder. That is not cool.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White Jr is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
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 still trying to improve position.#T1#
Ziyaeddin controlling from side mount.
White Jr is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here.#SUB#
Ziyaeddin is trying to get an arm triangle but White Jr is defending well.
Ziyaeddin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
White Jr is looking to regain half guard here but Ziyaeddin keeps moving and retains side control.
Ziyaeddin just content to control the position. #T2#
White Jr is looking to regain half guard here but Ziyaeddin keeps moving and retains side control.
Ziyaeddin controls the position from side control.
Ziyaeddin trying to control the action but White Jr is working from the bottom.
Ziyaeddin controlling the position from side mount.
White Jr is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Ziyaeddin trying to control the action but White Jr is working from the bottom.
White Jr tries to improve position but can't.
White Jr is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
White Jr with the active half guard here but Ziyaeddin passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ziyaeddin (8) vs (0) White Jr
White Jr is looking for a sweep.
Ziyaeddin content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Ziyaeddin'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.#T4##SUB#
Ziyaeddin is trying to get an arm triangle but White Jr is defending well.
White Jr manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ziyaeddin's best efforts.
White Jr has a hand on Ziyaeddin's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ziyaeddin takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Ziyaeddin (11) vs (0) White Jr
Ziyaeddin wants to control the pace but White Jr is squirming around nicely.
White Jr is controlling an arm, preventing Ziyaeddin from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
White Jr tries to improve his position but instead Ziyaeddin has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ziyaeddin (14) vs (0) White Jr
Ziyaeddin controlling from the back.
Ziyaeddin tries to get the hooks in deep but White Jr pushed the leg off.
White Jr is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ziyaeddin trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T5#
Ziyaeddin controls the action.
Ziyaeddin wants to control but White Jr is keeping busy.
Ziyaeddin keeps control of the position easily here as White Jr tries to buck him off.
White Jr is in bad spot here.
Ziyaeddin controlling the position well here. White Jr rolled but Ziyaeddin kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
White Jr tries to break free.
#SUB#
White Jr fending off the submission attempt from Ziyaeddin. #SUB#
Ziyaeddin looking to break White Jr's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. White Jr remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Ziyaeddin will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T6#
White Jr tries to break free.
White Jr is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ziyaeddin is trying to stick to White Jr's back but White Jr is turning into Ziyaeddin. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ziyaeddin's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by White Jr. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ziyaeddin (14) vs (2) White Jr
White Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Ziyaeddin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ziyaeddin is adopting a defensive guard.
Ziyaeddin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. White Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ziyaeddin (16) vs (2) White Jr
Ziyaeddin sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
White Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ziyaeddin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T7#
Ziyaeddin controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
White Jr has an active guard here but Ziyaeddin has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
White Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ziyaeddin not doing much here.
#SUB2#
White Jr actively working from the bottom here.
White Jr looks winded!
Ziyaeddin slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Ziyaeddin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T8##SUB2#
White Jr has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Ziyaeddin escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Ziyaeddin! Score +3 for passing guard: Ziyaeddin (19) vs (2) White Jr
Ziyaeddin wants to lay and pray for a moment but White Jr keeps working.
Ziyaeddin controls the position from side control.
White Jr is not content to let Ziyaeddin control the position.
White Jr is being controlled here. #T9#
White Jr tries to improve position but can't.
Ziyaeddin wants to lay and pray for a moment but White Jr keeps working.
White Jr is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ziyaeddin off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ziyaeddin (19) vs (6) White Jr
Ziyaeddin is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
White Jr is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ziyaeddin knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ziyaeddin for a finish.
Ziyaeddin just trying to survive but White Jr is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
Ziyaeddin is having to fend off submission attempts from White Jr, who is looking to sink in the choke. White Jr doesn't have the hooks in though and Ziyaeddin manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ziyaeddin (21) vs (6) White Jr
Ziyaeddin advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ziyaeddin (24) vs (6) White Jr
Ziyaeddin wants to control but White Jr is keeping him busy.
White Jr tries to improve position but can't. #T10#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
White Jr is trying to get back to half guard.
Ziyaeddin trying to control the action but White Jr is working from the bottom.
White Jr is trying to get back to half guard.
Ziyaeddin moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Further stalling from Ziyaeddin.#T11#
Ziyaeddin wants to control but White Jr is keeping him busy.
White Jr manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Ziyaeddin is trying to work for a kimura but White Jr is defending well.
#SUB2#
White Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ziyaeddin pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
White Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ziyaeddin pulls his head out easily.
White Jr wants to improve his position but Ziyaeddin is controlling well.
#SUB#
Ziyaeddin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Ziyaeddin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T12#
Ziyaeddin not doing much here.
#SUB2#
White Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
White Jr is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Ziyaeddin wants to pass the guard but White Jr is defending well.
Ziyaeddin content to control rather than advance.
Ziyaeddin 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.
Ziyaeddin trying to pass the guard but White Jr defending well.
Ziyaeddin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T13##SUB2#
White Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
White Jr regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ziyaeddin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. White Jr is keeping the position for now.
Ziyaeddin trying to control the position from guard on top but White Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
White Jr can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ziyaeddin controls the pace.
Ziyaeddin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
White Jr looking for a guillotine here but Ziyaeddin defends easily.
#T14#
Ziyaeddin passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ziyaeddin (27) vs (6) White Jr
White Jr seems a little lost for a moment, as Ziyaeddin dominates the positioning.
White Jr is looking to reverse the position.
Ziyaeddin is looking to take a break and control but White Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ziyaeddin is staying tight to White Jr's torso, preventing him from escaping.
White Jr is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ziyaeddin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
White Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ziyaeddin takes the fight on points by 27 to 6.
Our winner, Amir Ziyaeddin, 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.
In defeat, Bruce White Jr stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back!'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 88 wins and 52 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 22 losses; Calixto Cardona!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Cardona misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Diesel decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cardona's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (0) Cardona#SUB2#
Cardona working for submissions but it's allowed Diesel to get to half guard.
Diesel stalling.
Diesel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cardona is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Cardona is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Diesel 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.#SUB2#
Cardona looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Cardona looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Diesel 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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Cardona looking for a kimura from the bottom but Diesel passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (5) vs (0) Cardona
Cardona seems a little lost for a moment, as Diesel dominates the positioning.#T2#
Cardona is trying to improve his position.
Cardona looks to move to half guard but instead Diesel has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Diesel (7) vs (0) Cardona
Cardona is working to get back to half guard.
Cardona is trying to reverse the position but instead Diesel has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Diesel (10) vs (0) Cardona
Diesel controlling well, preventing Cardona from escaping the position.
Diesel controls the action.
Cardona is in bad spot here.
#T3#
Cardona is still trying to improve position.
Cardona looks winded!
Diesel trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Cardona doesn't escape.
Cardona wants to escape the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Diesel controlling the position well here. Cardona rolled but Diesel kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T4#
Cardona tries to break free.
Good control from Diesel.
Cardona is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Diesel off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
I really don't envy Cardona right now.
Diesel keeps control of the position easily here as Cardona tries to buck him off.
Cardona tries to roll but Diesel sticks to his back.
#T5#
Cardona is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Diesel.
Cardona is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Cardona rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Diesel perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cardona is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Diesel in particular looking to stall.
Cardona wants to get back to full guard but Diesel has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (13) vs (0) Cardona#T6#
Diesel looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cardona is looking to get to half guard.
Diesel content just to control the position here.
Diesel manages to capitalize on a mistake by Cardona to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Diesel (16) vs (0) Cardona
Cardona tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Cardona really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Diesel manages to capitalize on a mistake by Cardona to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Diesel (19) vs (0) Cardona#T7#
Good control from Diesel.
Diesel keeps control of the position as Cardona tries to break free.
Diesel is trying to stick to Cardona's back but Cardona is turning into Diesel. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Diesel's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Cardona. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (19) vs (2) Cardona
Cardona must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cardona sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Diesel's guard. #SUB2#
Cardona seems to be working for a kimura but Diesel defends the submission attempt.
Diesel holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Diesel wants to control but Cardona is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Cardona is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T8##SUB2#
Cardona is looking for submissions but instead, Diesel has regained full guard.
Diesel pulls Cardona in close to his closed guard and prevents Cardona from doing any damage or advancing position.
Diesel has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cardona looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Cardona drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Diesel dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (21) vs (2) Cardona#T9##SUB2#
Cardona working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Diesel has passed into half guard!
#SUB2#
Cardona looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Diesel pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (24) vs (2) Cardona
Diesel manages to capitalize on a mistake by Cardona to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Diesel (27) vs (2) Cardona
Cardona tries to escape the position.
Diesel controlling the position well here. Cardona rolled but Diesel kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Cardona is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T10#
What can Cardona do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Cardona rolls, trying to escape but Diesel keeps control of the position.
I would not like to be Cardona right now.
Diesel controlling well, preventing Cardona from escaping the position.
Diesel has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Cardona's body.
Diesel has the hooks in. Cardona is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T11#
Diesel is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
You can see the frustration on Cardona's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
I would not like to be Cardona right now.
Cardona wants to escape the position.
#T12#
Cardona is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Diesel.
Cardona is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Diesel keeps control of the position as Cardona tries to break free.
Diesel trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Cardona doesn't escape.
I really don't envy Cardona right now.
#T13#
Diesel trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Cardona doesn't escape.
Cardona tries to escape but Diesel has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Cardona is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Diesel seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cardona for as long as he can get away with.
I really don't envy Cardona right now.
Diesel just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T14#
I really don't envy Cardona right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I would not like to be Cardona right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel takes the fight on points by 27 to 2.
A very excited looking Kurt Diesel made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 21 losses; Abubakar Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 46 losses; Able Archer!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Archer moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Camara is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Archer can't fight it off and eventually Camara manages to take the fight to the floor. Archer looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Camara (2) vs (0) Archer
Archer is trying to keep Camara in close.
Archer trying to control the position here.
Camara looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Archer is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Archer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Camara controls the pace.
Archer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Camara is one step ahead there.
Camara looking to sit in guard and control but Archer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (2) vs (2) Archer#T2#
Camara wants to sweep but no luck.
Archer tries to free his leg and advance position but Camara is retaining full guard.
Camara 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.
Camara keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully. #T3#
Camara looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.
Archer is fighting to break Camara's control of his arms but Camara is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Archer looking to sit in guard and control but Camara gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (4) vs (2) Archer
Camara stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Archer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Camara trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Archer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Camara slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Archer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Camara wants to pass the guard but Archer is keeping the position.
Camara will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T5#
Archer trying to control the position.
Camara tries to free his leg and advance position but Archer is retaining full guard.
Camara controls from within his opponent's guard. #T6#
Camara tries to free his leg and advance position but Archer is retaining full guard.
Archer wants to control but Camara passes easily into half guard.
Camara wants to control but Archer is keeping him busy.
Archer is trying to maintain the position but Camara is very close to passing his half guard.#T7#
Camara trying to advance position but Archer counters by regaining guard.
Camara not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Camara looking to pass the guard. #T8#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Archer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (4) vs (4) Archer
Archer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Archer is looking to advance position but Camara has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Camara (8) vs (4) Archer#T9#
Camara avoids the attempt from Archer to control.
Camara can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Archer is looking to escape.
Camara wants to take Archer's back here but Archer is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Archer wants to hold on but Camara pushes him away.#T10#
Camara wants to control the pace but Archer is squirming around nicely.
Archer is trying to escape the mount.
Camara controlling from the full mount.
Camara trying to control but Archer is having none of it.
Archer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T11#
Camara wants to control the pace but Archer is squirming around nicely.
Archer is controlling an arm, preventing Camara from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T12#
Archer tries to hold on but Camara pushes him away.
Camara sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
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.
Archer is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Camara has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Camara (11) vs (4) Archer
Camara has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Archer's body.
#T13##SUB#
Camara looking for the choke but no joy.
Archer prevents Camara from getting a body triangle.#T14#
Archer wants to control his opponent's hands but Camara gets his hands free.
Camara just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Archer rolls, trying to escape but Camara keeps control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Camara trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Archer doesn't escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Camara takes the fight on points by 11 to 4.
An out of breath Abubakar Camara thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 10 losses; Tyler Alvarez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 15 losses; Richard Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Alvarez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Anderson circles away.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown but Anderson shows good takedown defense.
Alvarez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Anderson avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarez misses with a takedown attempt - Anderson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Anderson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Anderson closes the distance and clinches.
Alvarez tries for a takedown but Anderson manages to get underhooks.
Anderson prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Anderson is looking for a takedown.
Alvarez goes for a takedown attempt but Anderson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Alvarez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Anderson tries to avoid it but Alvarez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Anderson to the ground. Anderson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Anderson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T1##CL2#
Anderson forces Alvarez back against the ropes and clinches.
Alvarez wants a takedown but no success here.
Anderson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Anderson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Anderson goes for a takedown attempt but Alvarez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Richard Anderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alvarez looks for a takedown but Anderson sprawls well.
Alvarez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Anderson avoids it really well and circles away.
Anderson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Alvarez.#TD#
Alvarez gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alvarez (2) vs (0) Anderson#T2#
Alvarez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Alvarez is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Anderson! Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (5) vs (0) Anderson
Anderson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Alvarez wants to take Anderson's back here but Anderson is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Anderson is looking to get to half guard.
Anderson keeps trying to improve his position.
Anderson wants to control but Alvarez is having none of it.
Alvarez wants to control the pace but Anderson is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Alvarez fails to take his opponent's back.
Alvarez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anderson is looking to escape.
Alvarez avoids the attempt from Anderson to control.
Alvarez looking to control but Anderson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Anderson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Alvarez wants to control but Anderson has made it back to half guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Alvarez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Anderson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Alvarez. #T4#
Alvarez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anderson keeps working.
Alvarez is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Anderson! Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (8) vs (0) Anderson
Alvarez tries to control but Anderson wriggling away.
We've been hearing good reports from Alvarez'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.
Alvarez fails to move to back control.
Anderson 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: Alvarez (8) vs (2) Anderson#T5#
Alvarez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alvarez is really struggling to control Anderson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Anderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Alvarez is retaining full guard.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Alvarez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Anderson being controlled here momentarily. #T6#
Anderson looking to pass the guard.
Alvarez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alvarez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alvarez is controlling Anderson's posture.
Alvarez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anderson is one step ahead there. #T7#
Anderson wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.
Anderson postures up.
Anderson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Alvarez trying to control the position.
#T8#
Anderson preventing the sweep.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Anderson trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Anderson postures up.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Alvarez is retaining full guard. #T9#
Anderson looking to sit in guard and control but Alvarez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (10) vs (2) Anderson
Anderson can't keep his opponent in guard - Alvarez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Alvarez is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Anderson reverses the position - he's now on top in Alvarez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (10) vs (4) Anderson
Anderson forces his way into half guard.
Alvarez is not content to let Anderson control the position.#T10#
Alvarez tries to get to full guard but Anderson has control of the leg.
Alvarez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Anderson slips nicely into half guard.
Alvarez tries to roll over but Anderson keeps him under control.#T11#
Alvarez is not content to let Anderson control the position.
Alvarez wants to improve his position but Anderson is controlling well.
Alvarez wants to get back to full guard but Anderson has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (10) vs (7) Anderson
Alvarez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Anderson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T12#
Alvarez is working hard here to advance position.
Anderson works to advance to full mount. Alvarez defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Alvarez (10) vs (9) Anderson#SUB2#
Anderson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Alvarez manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Anderson is looking to take a break and control but Alvarez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T13#
Alvarez tries to buck Anderson off but Anderson is having none of it.
Anderson working away.
A lull in the action here.#T14#
Alvarez is looking to reverse the position.
Anderson has control of an arm but Alvarez manages to advance to Anderson's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Alvarez (14) vs (9) Anderson#SUB#
Anderson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Alvarez gets his way!
Anderson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Alvarez has the hooks in. Anderson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Alvarez is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Anderson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Anderson for a finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Alvarez is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Anderson can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alvarez takes the fight on points by 14 to 9.
An out of breath Tyler Alvarez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 23 losses; Juha Ahokas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 8 losses; Ricky Clubber!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ahokas is looking to clinch.
Juha Ahokas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ahokas is pressed up against the ropes. Clubber has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ahokas down to the mat. Ahokas avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Clubber circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Ahokas moves into the clinch successfully.
Clubber drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ahokas drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Clubber gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ahokas is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahokas drops down looking for an ankle pick but Clubber pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juha Ahokas. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Ahokas clinches up with Clubber and pushes him back against the ropes.#T1##TD2#
Clubber has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ahokas clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ahokas (0) vs (4) Clubber
Clubber controlling well, preventing Ahokas from escaping the position.
Clubber avoiding Ahokas 's attempts to control his hands.
Ahokas wants to escape the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Ahokas'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.
Clubber really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Ahokas.
Ahokas rolls, trying to escape but Clubber keeps control of the position.
#T2#
Ahokas staying busy and making it hard for Clubber to control.
Ahokas wants to control his opponent's hands but Clubber gets his hands free.
Clubber just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Clubber gets his hands free as Ahokas looks to control.
Our spies down at at Jed's Gym inform us that Clubber has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Clubber slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T3#
Ahokas wants to control his opponent's hands but Clubber gets his hands free.
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.
Clubber controlling from the back.
Ahokas is trying to break free.
Ahokas is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
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 is really stuck here.
Clubber slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T4#
Ahokas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ahokas can't escape the position.
Clubber slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T5#
Ahokas tries to escape but Clubber has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Clubber is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Ahokas trying to control the action but Clubber just sinks the hooks in. #T6#
Clubber controls the action.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ahokas tries to roll but Clubber sticks to his back.
Clubber controls the position.
Clubber is looking to control Ahokas but Ahokas is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Ahokas is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T7#
I really don't envy Ahokas right now.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Clubber controlling the positon.
Clubber tries to keep control of the position but Ahokas is staying busy.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Ahokas is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T8#
Ahokas is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Clubber.
Ahokas wants to control his opponent's hands but Clubber gets his hands free. #T9#
I would not like to be Ahokas right now.
I really don't envy Ahokas right now.
#T10#
Ahokas trying to control the hands but Clubber won't let him.
Clubber has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Ahokas's body.
Clubber is hanging on to Ahokas's back as he tries to escape.
#T11#
Ahokas just trying to survive but Clubber is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Ahokas is in bad spot here.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Ahokas trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T12#
Clubber has the hooks in. Ahokas is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
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!
Well,Ahokas is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T13#
Clubber controlling well, preventing Ahokas from escaping the position.
Ahokas looking to control the position.
Ahokas is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Clubber.
Ahokas can't escape the position.
#T14#
Ahokas is keeping busy.
Clubber is hanging on to Ahokas's back as he tries to escape.
Clubber really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Ahokas.
Ahokas is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber wins on points by 4 to 0.
A relieved looking Ricky Clubber 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 58 wins and 41 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 20 losses; Joshua Burroughs!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Burroughs changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fiso looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Fiso (0) vs (4) Burroughs
Fiso prevents Burroughs from moving into mount.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Fiso is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
You can see the frustration on Fiso's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fiso is looking to regain half guard here but Burroughs keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso is not content to let Burroughs control the position. #T1#
Fiso tries to improve position but can't.
Fiso regains half guard.
Burroughs trying to control the action but Fiso is working from the bottom.
Burroughs prevents Fiso from improving his position.
Burroughs performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Burroughs is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fiso has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
Burroughs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fiso keeps working.
Burroughs sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Fiso tries to roll over but Burroughs keeps him under control.
Burroughs is figuring out what he wants to do next.
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.
Fiso is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fiso is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Burroughs trying to mount his opponent but Fiso defends it.
Fiso is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Burroughs is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fiso wants to control but Burroughs is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Fiso is looking for a sweep. Burroughs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Burroughs with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fiso is trying to maintain the position but Burroughs is very close to passing his half guard.
Fiso is trying to get back to full guard.
Fiso is pressing down on Burroughs's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Burroughs stays in close to Fiso's body and controls the position. #T5#
Fiso looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fiso wants to sweep here but Burroughs controlling him for the moment.
Fiso can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Burroughs controls the pace.
Burroughs trying to control but Fiso is working from the bottom.
Burroughs is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fiso 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.#T6#
Burroughs looking to pass the guard.
Fiso wants to sweep but no luck.
Fiso is trying to control the position but Burroughs postures up.
Fiso is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Burroughs is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Burroughs won't allow Fiso to sweep him here.
Burroughs trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burroughs engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fiso 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.#T7#
Fiso has his hands on Burroughs's head, controlling the position.
Fiso looking to control.
Fiso is pulling down on Burroughs's head. It's preventing any offense from Burroughs, at least for the moment.
Fiso manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Burroughs manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (2) vs (4) Burroughs
Fiso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burroughs swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Fiso forces his way into half guard.
Burroughs tries to roll over but Fiso keeps him under control.
Fiso wants to control but Burroughs is keeping him busy.
Fiso passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (5) vs (4) Burroughs
Burroughs is controlling an arm, preventing Fiso from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Fiso wants to control the pace but Burroughs is squirming around nicely. #T9#
Fiso controlling from the full mount.
Fiso wants to control the action but instead Burroughs gets a body lock and reverses into Fiso's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (5) vs (6) Burroughs
Fiso lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (7) vs (6) Burroughs#T10#
Fiso is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Burroughs has control of Fiso's left arm, preventing Fiso from doing any damage.
Fiso trying to control but Burroughs is working from the bottom.
Fiso looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Burroughs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T11#
Fiso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burroughs being controlled here, momentarily.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Burroughs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burroughs swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T12#
Fiso pushes down on Burroughs's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Burroughs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Burroughs is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fiso's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fiso's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fiso (7) vs (10) Burroughs
Burroughs wants to control but Fiso is keeping busy.
Fiso is trying to break free.
#T13#
Fiso looking very determined here, making life difficult for Burroughs.
Fiso tries to escape but Burroughs has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Burroughs has got one arm under Fiso's chin. This could be trouble... Fiso trying to control the other hand but Burroughs gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Fiso has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joshua Burroughs!
An out of breath Joshua Burroughs thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 27 losses; Bo Nickal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 23 losses; Helio Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracias fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD2#
Gracias looking to score a takedown here. Nickal is defending well but Gracias drives through and ends up in Nickal's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nickal (0) vs (2) Gracias
Nickal working a defensive guard here.
Nickal seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gracias wants to pass the guard but Nickal is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracias controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
It looks like Gracias might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Nickal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nickal has Gracias pulled in close to control his posture.
Nickal looking to control.
#T2#
Nickal 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.
Gracias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracias won't allow Nickal to sweep him here.
Gracias passes Nickal's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gracias wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nickal keeps working.
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.
Nickal trying to control but Gracias postures up.
#T3#
Gracias sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nickal is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracias looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
Nickal wants to improve his position but Gracias is controlling well.
Nickal is trying to maintain the position but Gracias is very close to passing his half guard.
Gracias content to control rather than advance. #T5#
Nickal is holding on to half guard well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T6#
Nickal looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nickal gets back to full guard.
Nickal is pulling down on Gracias's head to control his posture. #T7#
Nickal bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracias's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (2) vs (2) Gracias
Gracias working a defensive guard here.
Gracias keeping moving, preventing Nickal from controlling successfully.
Gracias is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T8#
Nickal content to stall in guard here.
Nickal trying to control but Gracias is working from the bottom. #T9#
Nickal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracias swivels though and keeps the full 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.
Gracias controlling Nickal's posture. #SUB2#
Gracias working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Nickal has passed into half guard!
#T10#
Nickal is keen to just control but Gracias is a slippery customer.
Nickal sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T11#
Gracias wants to get back to full guard.
Gracias is not content to let Nickal control the position.
Nickal is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T12#
Gracias tries to get to full guard but Nickal has control of the leg.
Nickal content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T13#
Gracias wants to control but Nickal is keeping busy.
Nickal content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nickal seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gracias for as long as he can get away with.#T14#
Nickal is trying to control. Gracias wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracias is trying to maintain the position but Nickal is very close to passing his half guard.
Gracias wants to improve his position but Nickal is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Gracias gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Gracias wins on points by 3 to 2.
A victorious Helio Gracias thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 8 losses; Rio Rolla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 17 losses; Ricky Judge!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Rolla fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Judge to the ground. Rolla is now in Judge's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rolla (2) vs (0) Judge
Rolla stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Judge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rolla works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rolla trying to pass the guard but Judge defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rolla is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Judge has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rolla is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (5) vs (0) Judge#T1#
Rolla fails to advance to Judge's back. #SUB#
Rolla goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Judge turns into him and now he's in Rolla's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (5) vs (2) Judge
Rolla has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Judge has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (5) vs (5) Judge
Judge trying to control the action but Rolla is working from the bottom. #T2#
Rolla is looking for a sweep.
Rolla is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at LĂ©Crucible, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Rolla prevents Judge from improving position.
Rolla is trying to improve his position.
Judge taking a breather here.
Rolla manages to get back to half guard.
Rolla is looking for a sweep. Judge is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rolla manages to get to full guard.
Judge wants to pass the guard but Rolla is keeping the position.#T3#
Judge won't allow Rolla to sweep him here.
Judge is pushing down on Rolla's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rolla is fighting to maintain full guard but Judge has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rolla is looking to get back to full guard here but Judge has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (5) vs (8) Judge
Rolla tries to buck Judge off but Judge is having none of it.
Rolla looks to move to half guard but instead Judge has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rolla (5) vs (10) Judge
Rolla keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Judge trying to control but Rolla is having none of it. #T4#
Rolla 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.
Rolla makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rolla.
Rolla looking to hit a scissor sweep but Judge is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Rolla working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Judge has passed into half guard!
Rolla wants to improve his position but Judge is controlling well.
#T5#
Judge wants to take a breather but Rolla is having none of it. #SUB#
Rolla actively working from the bottom here.
Judge has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Rolla tries to roll over but Judge keeps him under control.
Rolla tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Judge has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (5) vs (13) Judge
Rolla looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Rolla (5) vs (16) Judge#T6#
Rolla tries to break free.
Judge trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Judge keeps control of the position easily here as Rolla tries to buck him off.
Rolla is really stuck here.
Rolla is keeping busy.
Rolla trying to control the hands but Judge won't let him.
Judge keeps control of the position as Rolla tries to break free.
#T7#
Rolla is working hard here to advance position.
Judge tries to get the hooks in deep but Rolla pushed the leg off.
Rolla rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Rolla tries to get to full guard but Judge has control of the leg. #T8##SUB#
Rolla looking to work for a kimura 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.
Rolla is trying to get back to full guard.
Rolla is pressing down on Judge's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T9##SUB#
Rolla has an active guard here but Judge has managed to pass into half guard.
Judge is looking to take a break and control but Rolla is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rolla is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Judge wants to take a breather but Rolla is having none of it.
Judge seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rolla moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T10#
Rolla 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rolla is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (7) vs (16) Judge
Rolla preventing the sweep.
Rolla stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Judge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rolla pushes down on Judge's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rolla trying to mount his opponent but Judge defends it. #SUB#
Judge is defending against the submission attempts here by Rolla.
#T11#
Rolla trying to pass the guard but Judge defending well.
Judge wants to control but Rolla is keeping busy.
Rolla will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rolla is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Judge reverses the position - he's now on top in Rolla's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (7) vs (18) Judge#SUB#
Rolla has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Judge 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 Rolla. Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (7) vs (21) Judge
Rolla tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Judge wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T12#
Rolla is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Judge's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Judge prevents Rolla from improving his position.
Judge looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rolla is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rolla is pressing down on Judge's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rolla wants to control the position but Judge says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T13#
Judge is looking to take a break and control but Rolla is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rolla tries to get to full guard but Judge has control of the leg. #SUB#
Rolla looking for a kimura from the bottom but Judge passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (7) vs (24) Judge
Rolla tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Judge presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rolla (7) vs (26) Judge
Rolla is trying to reverse the position but instead Judge has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Rolla (7) vs (29) Judge
Judge has the hooks in. Rolla is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T14#
Will Judge go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Rolla can't escape the position.
Will Judge go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Rolla can't escape the position.
Rolla wants to control his opponent's hands but Judge gets his hands free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rolla tries to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Judge wins on points by 29 to 7.
After the big win, Ricky Judge made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors KRAKEN Nutrition + Laundry and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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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 37 wins and 23 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 114 wins and 61 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Pavlov gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Toehold (0) vs (2) Pavlov
Pavlov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Pavlov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pavlov controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov is keen to just control but Toehold is a slippery customer.#T1#
Toehold is trying to maintain the position but Pavlov is very close to passing his half guard.
Pavlov is looking to advance position but Toehold won't allow it.
Pavlov wants to take a breather but Toehold is having none of it. #SUB2#
Pavlov seems to be looking for submissions.
Toehold gets full guard.
Pavlov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Toehold keeps moving.
Toehold seems keen to control Pavlov's posture.
Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.
Pavlov keeps trying to improve his position.
Toehold is trying to keep Pavlov in close.
Pavlov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Pavlov looking to sit in guard and control but Toehold gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (2) vs (2) Pavlov
Toehold trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Toehold controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Toehold preventing the sweep. #T4#
Toehold 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.
Pavlov trying to control the position.
Pavlov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T5#
Pavlov is controlling Toehold's posture.
Pavlov trying to keep a closed guard but Toehold is proving a slippery customer.
Pavlov trying to control the position here.
Pavlov 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.
Pavlov looking to control.
Pavlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Toehold is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T6#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pavlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pavlov is controlling Toehold's posture.
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 lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (2) vs (4) Pavlov
Pavlov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Toehold keeps moving.
Pavlov passes Toehold's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T7#
Pavlov trying to control the pace.
It looks like Pavlov might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Toehold is trying to get back to full guard.
Pavlov trying to control the pace. #T8#
Toehold is not content to let Pavlov 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.
Pavlov content to control rather than advance.
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.#T9#
Toehold wants to get back to full guard.
Pavlov wants to free his trapped foot but Toehold is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pavlov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Toehold wants to get back to full guard.
Pavlov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Pavlov trying to mount his opponent but Toehold defends it.
Still in half guard, Pavlov seems content to control.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but Toehold defending well. #T10#
Pavlov is keen to just control but Toehold is a slippery customer.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pavlov in particular looking to stall.
Pavlov is trying to control the action in half guard but Toehold is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pavlov controlling the action here.
Toehold is trying to get back to full guard.
Pavlov is trying to control the action in half guard but Toehold is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T11#
Pavlov tries to pass to full mount but Toehold defends it. #SUB2#
Pavlov is working for a submission of some sort.
Toehold is looking to improve his position.
Toehold manages to get to full guard.
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Toehold is keeping the position for now. #T12#
Pavlov trying to control but Toehold is working from the bottom.
Toehold working a defensive guard here.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Toehold is keeping the position.
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!
Toehold trying to control the position.
#T13#
Pavlov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Toehold is keeping the position.
Toehold keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Pavlov postures up.
#T14#
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Toehold can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pavlov controls the pace.
Pavlov won't allow Toehold to sweep him here.
Toehold keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Toehold swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov wins on points by 4 to 2.
Matvey Pavlov is the new super heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Matvey Pavlov 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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