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Event:
Bots de Garra 123
Date: Feb 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 31 losses; Richard Anderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 29 losses; Abubakar Camara!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Camara displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Anderson.
And Camara tries to counter it with a takedown but Anderson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Camara stuffs the takedown.
Camara feints the counter takedown.
Anderson moves in looking to clinch but Camara pushes him off.
Camara drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Anderson defends it well.
Anderson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Anderson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #TD2#
Camara has Anderson pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Camara pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Anderson tumbling to the mat - Camara dives into Anderson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anderson (0) vs (2) Camara
Camara trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara controlling from the top position. #T1#
Anderson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (2) vs (2) Camara
Camara has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Camara is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Anderson trying to control but Camara is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
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.
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Camara is keeping the position for now.
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.#T3#
Anderson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Camara is keeping the position.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Camara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Anderson is fighting to break Camara's control of his arms but Camara is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Camara is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Anderson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Anderson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Camara for as long as he can get away with.#T5#
Camara wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy.
Camara is looking for a sweep. Anderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Camara is defending well.
Camara keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T6#
Camara 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.
Camara is not content to let Anderson control the position.
Camara trying to control here.
#T7#
Camara is looking for a sweep. Anderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Camara moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Camara being controlled here, momentarily.
Camara pulls Anderson in close to his closed guard and prevents Anderson from doing any damage or advancing position.#T8#
Anderson trying to control but Camara is working from the bottom.
Anderson stays in close to Camara's body and controls the position.
Camara trying to keep a closed guard but Anderson is proving a slippery customer.
Camara tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T9#
Camara is trying to keep Anderson in close.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Camara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Camara is adopting a defensive guard.#T10#
Camara being controlled here, momentarily.
Anderson'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.
Camara wants to improve his position but instead Anderson has moved into half guard.
#T11#
Anderson controlling the pace.
Camara is positioning himself well to prevent Anderson advancing to mount.
Camara has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anderson is working away from the top position though.#T12#
Camara is trying is best to control the position here.
Let's hope that Camara 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.
Camara tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Anderson has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (5) vs (2) Camara
Anderson looking to control and managing it successfully. #T13#
Camara regains half guard.
Anderson wants to control but Camara is keeping him busy.
Camara is trying to get back to full guard.#T14#
Camara is holding on to half guard well.
Anderson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Anderson is thwarting Camara's attempts to control the position.
Anderson slows the pace down in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson is thwarting Camara's attempts to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
Richard Anderson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 121
Date: Jan 31, 2024 |
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 46 wins and 28 losses; Abubakar Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 19 losses; Isaac Vernon!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Vernon changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Camara looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Camara (0) vs (4) Vernon
Vernon trying to control the action but Camara is working from the bottom.
Camara stops Vernon from passing to mount.
Camara is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Vernon is looking to take a break and control but Camara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Vernon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vernon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Vernon tries to advance to mount but can't.
Camara is looking for a sweep.
Vernon tries to advance to mount but can't.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Camara wants to control but Vernon postures up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T2#
Vernon is trying to move to mount but Camara reverses beautifully and ends up in Vernon's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (2) vs (4) Vernon
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.
Camara wants to pass the guard but Vernon is keeping the position.
Camara sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Vernon 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.#T3#
Camara wants to control from the top but Vernon keeps moving.
Vernon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Camara is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Camara drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Camara jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vernon working a defensive guard but Camara passes into half guard.
Camara content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
Vernon tries to get to full guard but Camara has control of the leg.
Vernon has a hand on Camara's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Camara takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (5) vs (4) Vernon
Vernon is trying to escape the mount.
Camara controlling the position easily from mount. #T5#
Camara wants to control the pace but Vernon is squirming around nicely.
Vernon is trying desperately to improve position.
Vernon keeps trying to improve his position.
Vernon is trying to reverse the position but instead Camara has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Camara (8) vs (4) Vernon
Camara really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Vernon.#T6#
Vernon is trying to break free.
Camara trying to control momentarily.
Camara controlling well, preventing Vernon from escaping the position.
Camara controlling from the back.
Camara wants to control but Vernon is keeping busy.
Vernon turns into Camara and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (8) vs (6) Vernon
Camara looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Vernon puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
My spies in Rollins Fitness inform me that Vernon has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T7#
Vernon is looking to advance position but Camara won't allow it. #SUB2#
Vernon is looking for a kimura but Camara is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vernon to get the leverage.
Camara is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vernon is trying to control. Camara wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vernon is looking to advance position but Camara won't allow it.
Vernon is trying to control the action in half guard but Camara is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vernon prevents Camara from improving his position.
Vernon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Camara knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T8#
Vernon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Camara is refusing to be controlled, as Vernon sits in half guard.
Vernon is looking to advance position but Camara won't allow it.
Camara trying to hold on to Vernon's head to control him but Vernon postures up.
#T9#
Vernon wants to free his trapped foot but Camara is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Camara keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Camara wants to get back to full guard.
Vernon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Camara keeps working.
Camara is concentrating on defense, preventing Vernon from advancing position. #T10#
Vernon passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Camara! Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (8) vs (9) Vernon
Vernon controlling the pace for now.
Camara is in all sorts of trouble here.
Camara gets back to half guard.
Vernon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Vernon is trying to control the action in half guard but Camara is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T11#
Camara tries to roll over but Vernon keeps him under control.
Vernon controlling the action here.
Camara gets back to full guard.
Vernon trying to control but Camara is working from the bottom. #T12#
Camara keeping full guard, as Vernon tries to pass.
Vernon postures up.
Vernon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Camara swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Camara pulls Vernon in close to prevent any damage. #T13#
Vernon tries to free his leg and advance position but Camara is retaining full guard.
Camara keeping moving, preventing Vernon from controlling successfully.
Vernon wants to pass the guard but Camara is keeping the position.
Camara keeping moving, preventing Vernon from controlling successfully.
Vernon being controlled here momentarily.
Camara keeping moving, preventing Vernon from controlling successfully. #T14#
Camara 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: Camara (10) vs (9) Vernon
Vernon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Camara's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Camara's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Camara (10) vs (13) Vernon
Vernon avoiding Camara 's attempts to control his hands.
Camara wants to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Camara is working hard here to advance position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vernon wins on points by 13 to 10.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Isaac Vernon waved his t-shirt featuring Pulling Guard's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 120
Date: Jan 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 43 losses; Darragh Fiachna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 28 losses; Abubakar Camara!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fiachna tries to clinch but Camara moves out of range.
Camara with the counter takedown but Fiachna avoids it easily.
Camara circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fiachna fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fiachna tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Camara defends well and Fiachna ends up having to push Camara into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Camara tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Camara goes for a takedown attempt but Fiachna pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fiachna is looking to clinch.
Camara changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fiachna closes the distance and clinches up with Camara, looking for a takedown. Fiachna pushes Camara against the ropes but Camara circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darragh Fiachna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Camara stuffs the takedown attempt from Fiachna. Fiachna gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiachna tries to clinch there but Camara circles away.
Camara is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Camara swats away the attempt to clinch by Fiachna.
Camara is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fiachna looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Camara is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1##CL#
Fiachna gets a clinch. #TD#
Fiachna pulls guard successfully.
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.
Camara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fiachna is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Fiachna has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Camara can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Camara controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fiachna might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Fiachna looking to control.
Camara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fiachna is keeping the position for now.
Fiachna is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Camara trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiachna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Fiachna is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Camara is aware though and is defending well.
Camara looking to pass the guard.
Fiachna working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Camara looking to pass the guard.
Fiachna is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Fiachna is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Camara is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
Fiachna trying to control the position.
Camara is stalling in 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.
Camara pushes down on Fiachna's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T5#
Camara is trying to control. Fiachna wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fiachna is holding on to half guard well.
Camara works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (0) vs (3) Camara
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fiachna tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T6#
Camara sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fiachna working to try and regain half guard.
Fiachna is working hard here to advance position.
Camara controlling the pace for now. #T7#
Fiachna tries to hold on but Camara pushes him away.
Camara tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fiachna tries to hold on but Camara pushes him away.
Fiachna slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Camara uses his free foot to push down on Fiachna's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Fiachna. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (0) vs (6) Camara
Fiachna regains half guard.#T8#
Fiachna tries to roll over but Camara keeps him under control.
Fiachna is looking to control Camara's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fiachna avoid being mounted?
Fiachna is positioning himself well to prevent Camara advancing to mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T9#
Camara wants to free his trapped foot but Fiachna is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Still in half guard, Camara seems content to control.
Fiachna tries to get to full guard but Camara has control of the leg.
Fiachna wants to control the action here but instead Camara manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (0) vs (9) Camara
Camara manages to capitalize on a mistake by Fiachna to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Fiachna (0) vs (12) Camara
Camara has the hooks in. Fiachna is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Camara is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T10#
You can see the frustration on Fiachna's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Camara controlling the position well here. Fiachna rolled but Camara kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Fiachna tries to escape but Camara has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Camara struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T11#
Camara not allowing Fiachna to control his hands.
Camara wants to control but Fiachna is keeping busy.
Our spies down at at Convicted Fight Club inform us that Camara has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Camara controlling from the back.
Camara keeps control of the position as Fiachna tries to break free.
#T12#
Fiachna just trying to survive but Camara is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Camara controlling well, preventing Fiachna from escaping the position.
Camara trying to control.
Fiachna tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T13#
Fiachna tries to roll but Camara sticks to his back.
Fiachna is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Fiachna tries to break free.
#T14#
Fiachna is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Camara.
You can see the frustration on Fiachna's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Good control from Camara.
Fiachna can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Camara controlling the position well here. Fiachna rolled but Camara kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Camara wants to control but Fiachna is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Camara wins on points by 12 to 0.
Abubakar Camara thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 119
Date: Jan 24, 2024 |
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 10 wins and 26 losses; Caio Peieira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 28 losses; Abubakar Camara!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.#TD#
Peieira fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Camara sprawls well initially but Peieira persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Peieira (2) vs (0) Camara
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#
Peieira seems to be looking for submissions.
Peieira is just content to waste time from the top position. Camara takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peieira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Camara is keeping the position for now.
Camara has Peieira pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Peieira trying to control the position from guard on top but Camara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peieira might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Peieira wants to pass the guard but Camara is keeping the position.
Peieira wants to control from the top but Camara keeps moving. #T2#
Peieira tries to free his leg and advance position but Camara is retaining full guard.
Camara has control of Peieira's left arm, preventing Peieira from doing any damage.
Peieira trying to control but Camara is working from the bottom. #T3#
Peieira's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Peieira wants to control from the top but Camara keeps moving.
Camara wants to sweep but no luck.
Camara pulls Peieira in close to his closed guard and prevents Peieira from doing any damage or advancing position.
Camara keeping moving, preventing Peieira from controlling successfully. #T4#
Camara lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Peieira (2) vs (2) Camara
Camara postures up.
Camara stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Peieira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Peieira is trying to keep Camara in close.
Peieira wants to control the position but Camara says "no thanks buddy" and passes 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.#T5#
Camara controlling the action here.
Peieira wants to control but Camara is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Camara passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Peieira (2) vs (5) Camara
Peieira is working to get back to half guard.
#T6#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Camara is looking to work his way around to Peieira's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Peieira is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Peieira tries to hold on but Camara postures up.
Peieira can't escape the position.
#T7#
Camara sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Camara prevents Peieira from getting the reversal.
Peieira tries to hold on but Camara postures up.
Peieira working to try and regain half guard.
Camara controlling from mount. #T8#
Peieira is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Peieira tries to control Camara's body but Camara pushes him off. Peieira squirms to his side and now Camara has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Peieira (2) vs (8) Camara
Camara really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Peieira.
Peieira is in bad spot here.
#T9#
Peieira is working hard here to advance position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Camara controlling the positon.
Peieira is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Peieira just trying to survive but Camara is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Camara 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.
#T10#
It looks like Camara 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.
Well, with Camara on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Peieira is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Let's hope that Camara 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.
Camara is continuing to stall.
Peieira 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.
#T11#
Peieira wants to control his opponent's hands but Camara gets his hands free.
Camara is hanging on to Peieira's back as he tries to escape.
Camara 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.
Peieira trying to control the action but Camara just sinks the hooks in. #T12#
Peieira is in bad spot here.
Camara gets his hands free as Peieira looks to control.
Peieira tries to escape but Camara has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Camara controlling the positon.
Camara not allowing Peieira to control his hands.
Peieira is really stuck here.
#T13#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Camara controlling the positon.
Peieira tries to break free.
Camara keeps control of the position easily here as Peieira tries to buck him off.
Camara not allowing Peieira to control his hands. #T14#
Camara controls the position.
Peieira is trying to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Peieira trying to control but not successfully.
What can Peieira do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
And that's the end of the fight!
Camara wins on points by 8 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Abubakar Camara thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 108
Date: Dec 17, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 57 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 27 losses; Abubakar Camara!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Archer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Camara drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Archer defends it well.
Able Archer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Archer closes the distance and pushes Camara back into the ropes.
Camara can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
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: Archer (0) vs (2) Camara
Archer 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.
Camara wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.#T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Archer holds on and takes a little breather.
Camara controlling from the top position.
Camara is looking to advance position but Archer has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Archer (4) vs (2) Camara
Archer prevents Camara from getting the reversal.#T2#
Archer wants to control the pace but Camara is squirming around nicely.
Camara wants to hold on but Archer pushes him away.
Camara is trying to escape the mount.
#T3#
Archer wants to take Camara's back here but Camara is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Camara tries to lock up and control but Archer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Archer looking to control and managing it successfully.
Camara tries to lock up and control but Archer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Camara is looking to improve his position but Archer isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Archer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Archer looking to control and managing it successfully.
Camara has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Archer's lack of action.
Camara controlling the position well.
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.#T5#
Camara wants to improve his position but Archer is controlling well.
Camara is still trying to improve position.
Archer perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Archer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Camara keeps working. #T6#
Archer controlling the action here.
Camara wants to control but Archer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Archer controlling the action here.
Camara is refusing to be controlled, as Archer sits in half guard. #T7#
Camara is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Archer jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (7) vs (2) Camara
Archer takes a little break here. Camara wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Camara 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.
Archer trying to control the position but Camara is working away. #T8#
Archer working away.
Archer works to advance to full mount. Camara defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Archer (9) vs (2) Camara
Archer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Camara is looking to escape.
Camara keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Archer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Camara really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Archer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Archer looking to control and managing it successfully. #T10#
Archer looking to control but Camara is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Camara is working to get back to half guard.
Archer tries to control but Camara wriggling away. #T11#
Camara tries to hold on but Archer postures up.
Archer prevents Camara from getting the reversal.
Archer trying to control but Camara is having none of it.
Camara is trying desperately to improve position.#T12#
Archer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Camara wants to hold on but Archer pushes him away.
Camara keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T13#
Camara holds of for dear life.
Camara is trying to escape the mount.
Camara is squirming around, avoiding Archer's attempts to control the action. #T14#
Camara is just holding on here. Archer manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Archer (12) vs (2) Camara
Archer keeps control of the position as Camara tries to break free.
Camara trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Archer wants to control the position but Camara frees himself and scrambles - Archer manages to regain control in side control.
Archer trying to control the position but Camara is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Archer takes the fight on points by 12 to 2.
An out of breath Able Archer 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 103
Date: Dec 03, 2023 |
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 43 wins and 27 losses; Abubakar Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 27 losses; Jari Laitila!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#CL2#
Laitila takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Camara gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Camara (2) vs (0) Laitila
Camara is trying to control. Laitila wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Laitila trying to control but Camara postures up.
Camara trying to control the action but Laitila is working from the bottom.
Camara controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Camara seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Laitila does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Laitila is concentrating on defense, preventing Camara from advancing position.
Let's hope that Laitila 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.
Camara 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.
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.
Camara is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
Laitila won't allow Camara to pass to mount.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Camara in particular looking to stall.
Laitila 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.
Laitila trying to control but Camara postures up.
Camara slows the pace down in half guard.
Laitila is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Camara working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Laitila's thigh. Laitila counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Camara engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Camara trying to control the position from guard on top but Laitila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Camara trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Laitila manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (2) vs (2) Laitila
Camara will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Camara seems keen to control Laitila's posture.
Camara tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Camara has control of Laitila's left arm, preventing Laitila from doing any damage. #T5#
Camara manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Laitila manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (4) vs (2) Laitila
Camara sitting in guard here, content to control.
Camara wants to pass the guard but Laitila is keeping the position.
Laitila is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T6#
Camara stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laitila swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Camara trying to control the position from guard on top but Laitila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laitila controls Camara momentarily but Camara frees himself.
Camara's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T7#
Laitila working a defensive guard here.
Camara content to stall in guard here.
Camara passes into half guard.
Laitila trying to control here.
#T8#
Laitila tries to get to full guard but Camara has control of the leg.
Laitila works his way to full guard. Good work.
Camara showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Laitila working a defensive guard here.
#T9#
Laitila has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Camara has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (7) vs (2) Laitila
Camara is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T10#
Laitila prevents Camara from moving into mount.
Camara working away.
Laitila is looking for a sweep.
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.#T11#
Camara is looking to take a break and control but Laitila is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Laitila's face as Camara controls the position.
Laitila looking for a sweep but Camara has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Camara (9) vs (2) Laitila
Laitila tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T12#
Camara controlling the pace for now.
Camara trying to control but Laitila is having none of it.
Laitila is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T13#
Laitila is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Camara moves to his opponent's back but Laitila bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Camara. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (9) vs (4) Laitila
Camara tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Camara is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Camara keeping moving, preventing Laitila from controlling successfully. #T14#
Camara pulls Laitila in close to his closed guard and prevents Laitila from doing any damage or advancing position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Camara tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Camara takes the fight on points by 9 to 4.
Our winner, Abubakar Camara, 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 102
Date: Dec 01, 2023 |
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 125 wins and 73 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 27 losses; Abubakar Camara!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pavlov is defended easily by Camara.
Pavlov shoots in looking for a takedown. Camara tries to sprawl out of it but Pavlov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Camara manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Camara tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pavlov shoots in looking for a takedown. Camara tries to sprawl out of it but Pavlov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Camara manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matvey Pavlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Camara as Pavlov shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Camara gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pavlov to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (0) Camara
Pavlov trying to control but Camara is working from the bottom.
Pavlov 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.#T1#
Pavlov 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.
Pavlov 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: Pavlov (2) vs (2) Camara
Pavlov is trying to keep Camara in close.
Pavlov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
Pavlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Camara is one step ahead there.
Camara is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pavlov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (4) vs (2) Camara
Pavlov trying to control but Camara is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Pavlov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Camara is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Camara has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (4) vs (4) Camara
Pavlov is pulling down on Camara's head to control his posture. #T3#
Pavlov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Pavlov working a defensive guard here.
Camara engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pavlov looking to control.
#T4#
Camara engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pavlov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Camara wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is keeping the position.
Pavlov trying to control the position.
Camara being controlled here momentarily.
Pavlov is trying to control the position but Camara postures up. #T5#
Camara preventing the sweep.
Camara is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pavlov pulls Camara in close to his closed guard and prevents Camara from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Camara from controlling successfully.
Pavlov wants to sweep here but Camara controlling him for the moment.
Pavlov controls Camara momentarily but Camara frees himself.
Camara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6#
Camara wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Camara is stalling in the full guard.
Pavlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Camara is one step ahead there.
Camara's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T7#
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Camara from controlling successfully.
Pavlov is trying to control the position but Camara postures up.
Camara stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pavlov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Camara sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pavlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Camara is one step ahead there.
Pavlov pulls Camara in close to prevent any damage.
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.#T8#
Camara postures up.
Camara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pavlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Camara is one step ahead there.
Pavlov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Camara sitting in guard here, content to control. #T9#
Pavlov wants to sweep but no luck.
Pavlov pulls Camara in close to his closed guard and prevents Camara from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pavlov trying to control the position.
Pavlov wants to sweep here but Camara controlling him for the moment.
Camara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now. #T10#
Pavlov wants to control the position but Camara says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Camara is thwarting Pavlov's attempts to control the position.
Pavlov is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pavlov wants to control but Camara is keeping busy.
Camara controlling the pace. #T11#
Pavlov trying to control here.
Camara is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pavlov gets back to full guard.
Pavlov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Camara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pavlov is trying to control the position but Camara postures up.
Pavlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Camara postures up.
#T12#
Pavlov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Camara is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Pavlov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Camara not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Pavlov looking for subs off his back but Camara has passed one foot through into half guard.
Camara prevents Pavlov from improving his position.#T13#
Camara trying to mount his opponent but Pavlov defends it.
Camara controlling the action here.
Pavlov is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Camara jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (4) vs (7) Camara#T14#
Camara is looking to take a break and control but Pavlov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep.
Pavlov struggling a bit here.
Camara taking a breather here.
Pavlov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Camara not doing much here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Camara wins on points by 7 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 100
Date: Nov 26, 2023 |
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 68 wins and 53 losses; Conald Petersen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 26 losses; Abubakar Camara!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Petersen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Camara was covering up waiting for the punch and Petersen finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Petersen (2) vs (0) Camara
Petersen won't allow Camara to sweep him here.
Petersen wants to pass the guard but Camara is keeping the position.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Camara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen is really struggling to control Camara but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Petersen pushes down on Camara's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Camara felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T1#
Camara trying to control but Petersen postures up.
Petersen stalling.
Petersen trying to control the action but Camara is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Petersen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Camara is just riding it out for now. Petersen eventually gives up the hold.
Camara tries to get to full guard but Petersen has control of the leg. #T2#
Camara trying to hold on to Petersen's head to control him but Petersen postures up.
Camara is trying to get back to full guard.
Petersen is thwarting Camara's attempts to control the position.
Camara is refusing to be controlled, as Petersen sits in half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Petersen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Petersen is looking to take a break and control but Camara is keeping him honest, looking to work 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.
Petersen wants to pass to mount but Camara is defending the position.
Petersen is keen to just control but Camara is a slippery customer.
Petersen prevents Camara from improving his position.
Petersen wants to pass to mount but Camara is defending the position.
Petersen trying to control from half guard but Camara is working away. #T4#
Camara keeping hold of Petersen's head, controlling as best he can.
Camara is staying active underneath Petersen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Petersen wants to pass to mount but Camara is defending the position.
Camara wants to improve his position but Petersen is controlling well.
Petersen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Camara knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Petersen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T5#
Petersen wants to take a breather but Camara is having none of it.
Camara is trying to control but can't.
Petersen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Petersen wants to pass to mount but Camara is defending the position.
Petersen is trying to control the action in half guard but Camara is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Petersen wants to advance to full mount but Camara doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Camara keeping full guard, as Petersen tries to pass. #T6#
Camara keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
Petersen wants to pass the guard but Camara is keeping the position.
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 trying to control the position.
Petersen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Petersen trying to move into half guard but instead Camara has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (2) vs (2) Camara#T7#
Petersen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (4) vs (2) Camara
Petersen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Petersen is stalling in the full guard.
Petersen passes Camara's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Camara is trying to control but can't.
Petersen works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (7) vs (2) Camara
Camara is squirming around, avoiding Petersen's attempts to control the action. #T8#
Petersen controlling from the full mount.
Camara holds on, trying desperately to control.
Petersen content just to control the position here.
Camara tries to reverse the position but Petersen maintains control.
Petersen controlling the pace for now.
Camara stops Petersen from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T9#
Camara tries to hold on but Petersen postures up.
Camara is squirming around, avoiding Petersen's attempts to control the action.
Petersen controlling from the full mount.
Petersen wants to control but Camara has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Petersen wants to control but Camara is keeping him busy. #T10#
Camara is looking for a sweep. Petersen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Petersen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Petersen seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Camara for as long as he can get away with.
Petersen is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Camara! Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (10) vs (2) Camara
Petersen content just to control the position here.
Petersen looking to control but Camara is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Petersen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Camara is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T11#
Petersen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Petersen is trying to take his opponent's back.
Camara tries to hold on but Petersen postures up.
Petersen wants to take his opponent's back but Camara doesn't allow it.
Camara is squirming around, avoiding Petersen's attempts to control the action.
Petersen fails to advance to Camara's back. #T12#
Petersen controlling from the full mount.
Petersen prevents Camara from getting the reversal.
Camara is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Petersen wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Camara 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.
Petersen controlling the pace for now.
Camara is wriggling around trying to escape.
Petersen looking to control but Camara is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T13#
Camara is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Petersen can't control as he wanted to and Camara manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Petersen is taking a breather. Camara 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.
Petersen wants to control but Camara is keeping him busy.
Camara is trying to get back to full guard.
Petersen slows the pace down in half guard. #T14#
Camara trying to hold on to Petersen's head to control him but Petersen postures up.
Camara is staying active underneath Petersen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Petersen wants to pass the guard but Camara is defending well.
Petersen stalling away here and it's allowed Camara to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Camara keeping full guard, as Petersen tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Camara trying to keep a closed guard but Petersen is proving a slippery customer.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Camara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petersen takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
A relieved looking Conald Petersen 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 99
Date: Nov 22, 2023 |
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 42 wins and 25 losses; Abubakar Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 30 losses; Helio Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gracias is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Gracias closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Camara (0) vs (4) Gracias
Camara is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gracias wants to lay and pray for a moment but Camara keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gracias content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Gracias trying to control from half guard but Camara is working away.
Gracias takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gracias seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Camara does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
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.
Camara wants to get back to full guard.
Camara is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracias's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracias's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Camara (4) vs (4) Gracias
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.#T2#
I would not like to be Gracias right now.
#SUB#
Camara is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Camara is looking for a choke. Gracias gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Gracias manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (4) vs (6) Gracias
Camara seems keen to control Gracias's posture.#T3#
Gracias is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gracias is pushing down on Camara's leg trying to pass to half guard. Camara is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracias has managed to sneak the leg through.#T4#
Camara is looking to control Gracias's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Camara avoid being mounted?
Camara wants to get back to full guard.
Camara works his way to full guard. Good work.
Camara is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Camara 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: Camara (6) vs (6) Gracias
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gracias wants to control but Camara is keeping busy.
#T5#
Gracias is looking to improve his position.
Gracias is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Camara's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Camara's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Camara (6) vs (10) Gracias
Camara trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Gracias controlling well, preventing Camara from escaping the position.
Gracias not allowing Camara to control his hands. #T6#
Gracias is looking to control Camara but Camara is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Gracias is controlling the position but Camara somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Camara is looking for a sweep. Gracias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracias trying to control from Camara's half guard. Camara has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T7#
Gracias content to stall in guard here.
Camara is controlling Gracias's posture.#T8#
Gracias trying to control the position from guard on top but Camara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Camara is trying to keep Gracias in close.
Gracias won't allow Camara to sweep him here.
Camara will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T9#
Camara keeping moving, preventing Gracias from controlling successfully.
Gracias preventing the sweep.
Camara is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracias is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T10#
Camara not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Camara controlling the position.#T11#
Camara wants to sweep here but Gracias controlling him for the moment.
Gracias trying to control but Camara is working from the bottom.
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.#T12#
Camara is trying to control the position but Gracias postures up.
Gracias wants to control from the top but Camara keeps moving.
Camara is trying to keep Gracias in close.
Gracias is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Camara has control of Gracias's left arm, preventing Gracias from doing any damage. #T13#
Gracias trying to control but Camara is working from the bottom.
Camara working a defensive guard here.
#T14#
Camara is really struggling to control Gracias but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracias wants to pass the guard but Camara is keeping the position.
Camara looking for a sweep. Not yet Camara, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracias wins on points by 10 to 6.
A very excited looking Helio Gracias 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 94
Date: Nov 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 20 losses; Tres Sulvar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 25 losses; Abubakar Camara!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Sulvar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Camara sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Camara is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD#
Sulvar drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sulvar (2) vs (0) Camara
Sulvar wants to control from the top but Camara keeps moving.
Sulvar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Camara keeping moving, preventing Sulvar from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara pulls Sulvar in to control the position. #T1#
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 is trying to keep Sulvar in close.
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.
Sulvar's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Camara wants to sweep here but Sulvar controlling him for the moment.
Camara manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sulvar manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (2) vs (2) Camara#T2#
Sulvar wants to sweep here but Camara controlling him for the moment.
Sulvar trying to control the position.
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.
Camara stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sulvar swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
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.
Camara advances to half guard.
Sulvar tries to get to full guard but Camara has control of the leg.
Camara performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
Camara is trying to control the action in half guard but Sulvar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Camara tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sulvar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T5#
Camara performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Camara's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sulvar wants to get back to full guard.#T6#
Camara controlling the action here.
Camara is trying to control. Sulvar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Camara tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sulvar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Camara is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sulvar! Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (2) vs (5) Camara#T7#
Camara tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Camara trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Camara controlling the pace for now.
Camara wants to take his opponent's back but Sulvar doesn't allow it. #T8#
Camara controlling the position easily from mount.
Sulvar wants to hold on but Camara pushes him away.
Camara controlling the pace for now. #T9#
Sulvar tries to hold on but Camara postures up.
Sulvar manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Camara trying to advance position but Sulvar counters by regaining guard.
Camara trying to control the position from guard on top but Sulvar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Camara tries to free his leg and advance position but Sulvar is retaining full guard.
Sulvar trying to control the position.
Camara slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T11#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Camara wants to pass the guard but Sulvar is keeping the position.
Sulvar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Camara controls the pace.
Camara wants to pass the guard but Sulvar is keeping the position.#T12#
Sulvar has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sulvar being controlled here, momentarily.
Camara wants to control from the top but Sulvar keeps moving. #T13#
Sulvar controls Camara momentarily but Camara frees himself.
Camara controlling from the top position.
It looks like Camara 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.#T14#
Camara trying to control the position from guard on top but Sulvar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Camara wins on points by 5 to 2.
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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Event:
Bots de Garra 93
Date: Nov 05, 2023 |
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 41 wins and 24 losses; Abubakar Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 14 losses; Ricky Clubber!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Clubber closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Clubber lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Camara (0) vs (2) Clubber
Camara tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Clubber wants to control from the top but Camara keeps moving.
Clubber controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clubber stopping the sweep attempt from Camara.#T1#
Clubber trying to control but Camara is working from the bottom.
Camara is trying to keep Clubber in close.
Camara keeping moving, preventing Clubber from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Camara looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Clubber passes into half guard.
Clubber is looking to take a break and control but Camara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Camara is looking to improve his position.
Clubber not doing much here.
Clubber wants to pass the guard but Camara is defending well. #T3#
Clubber seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Camara does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Camara is trying to control but can't.
Clubber is looking to advance position but Camara won't allow it.
Clubber is still trying to improve position.#T4#
Clubber prevents Camara from improving his position.
Camara won't allow Clubber to pass to mount.
Clubber has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Jed's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Camara is not content to let Clubber control the position.#SUB2#
Clubber is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Camara is just riding it out for now. Clubber eventually gives up the hold. #T5#
Clubber is trying to control the action in half guard but Camara is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Clubber tries to pass the half guard into mount. Camara knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Clubber trying to control the action but Camara is working from the bottom. #T6#
Camara keeping control of the position.
Camara is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Clubber sitting and controlling from the 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.#T7#
Camara tries to roll over but Clubber keeps him under control.
Clubber slows the pace down in half guard.
Clubber works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (0) vs (5) Clubber#T8#
Clubber looking to control and managing it successfully.
Clubber pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Clubber keeps trying to improve his position.#T9#
Clubber looking to control but Camara is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Clubber sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T10#
Clubber wants to control the pace but Camara is squirming around nicely.
Camara wants to hold on but Clubber pushes him away.
Camara can't escape the position.
Camara is working hard here to advance position.#T11#
Camara gets back to half guard.
Camara is concentrating on defense, preventing Clubber from advancing position.
Camara wants to control but Clubber is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Clubber trying to control from half guard but Camara is working away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T12#
Camara tries to get to full guard but Clubber has control of the leg.
Camara trying to control but Clubber postures up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Camara tries to get to full guard but Clubber has control of the leg. #T13#
Camara is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Clubber wants to lay and pray for a moment but Camara keeps working.
Clubber stalling.
Camara trying to control but Clubber postures up.
#T14#
Clubber trying to advance position but Camara counters by regaining guard.
Clubber wants to control from the top but Camara keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clubber 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber wins on points by 5 to 0.
After winning the bout, Ricky Clubber 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 91
Date: Oct 29, 2023 |
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 41 wins and 23 losses; Abubakar Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 123 wins and 67 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Pavlov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Camara looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Camara (0) vs (4) Pavlov
Pavlov controls the position from side control.
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!#SUB2#
Pavlov tries for a kimura but Camara is defending well.
Pavlov is looking to take a break and control but Camara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Camara tries to bench press Pavlov off him but Pavlov keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Camara's face as Pavlov controls the position.
Camara 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.
Camara is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
Pavlov taking a breather here. #T1#
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Camara keeps working.
Pavlov controls the position.
Pavlov trying to control the position but Camara is working away.
Pavlov laying and praying for a moment but Camara takes advantage and regains half guard.
Camara trying to control but Pavlov postures up.
#T2#
Pavlov is pressing down on Camara's thigh, looking to free his foot. Camara is holding on for now.
Pavlov is still trying to improve position.
Still in half guard, Pavlov seems content to control.#SUB2#
Pavlov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Camara has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pavlov is looking to stall here but Camara recovers full guard.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Camara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Camara is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pavlov advances to half guard.
Pavlov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Camara keeping control of the position.
Camara wants to get back to full guard.
Pavlov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Camara knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
Pavlov uses his free foot to push down on Camara's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Camara. Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (0) vs (7) Pavlov
Camara is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Camara is squirming around, avoiding Pavlov's attempts to control the action.
Pavlov controlling the pace for now.
Pavlov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Camara holds on for dear life, controlling Pavlov's posture momentarily.
Pavlov fails to move to back control. #T5#
Pavlov trying to control but Camara is having none of it.
Camara has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Pavlov's lack of action.
Camara is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
Camara is trying to control but can't.
Pavlov is looking to stall here but Camara recovers full guard.
Camara manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pavlov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (2) vs (7) Pavlov#T6#
Camara postures up.
Pavlov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Camara postures up.
Pavlov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
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.
Camara is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pavlov holds on and takes a little breather.
Camara trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Pavlov looking to control.
Pavlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Camara from controlling successfully.
Pavlov controls Camara momentarily but Camara frees himself.
Camara trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Pavlov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Camara escapes and throws Pavlov's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (5) vs (7) Pavlov#T8#
Camara happy to just control the position for now.
Pavlov tries to bench press Camara off him but Camara keeps the position.
Pavlov is not content to let Camara control the position.
Pavlov tries to bench press Camara off him but Camara keeps the position. #T9#
Pavlov stops Camara from passing to mount.
Pavlov is trying to control Camara's posture but Camara avoids it.
Pavlov regains half guard.
Camara trying to control the action but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Camara working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Pavlov's thigh. Pavlov counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Camara trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Pavlov controls Camara momentarily but Camara frees himself. #T10#
Camara preventing the sweep.
Camara wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Pavlov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Camara tries to free his leg and advance position but Pavlov is retaining full guard.
Pavlov 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: Camara (5) vs (9) Pavlov
Well, if Pavlov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T11#
Camara trying to control from the bottom.
Pavlov is looking to stall here but Camara recovers full guard.
Pavlov is pushing down on Camara's leg trying to pass to half guard. Camara is fighting to maintain full guard but Pavlov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pavlov tries to pass to full mount but Camara defends it.
Camara keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T12#
Pavlov tries to pass to full mount but Camara defends it.
Pavlov controlling the pace.
Well,Camara is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Camara is trying to maintain the position but Pavlov is very close to passing his half guard.
Pavlov is trying to control. Camara wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but Camara defending well.
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Camara keeps working. #T13#
Camara is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pavlov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pavlov is just content to waste time from the top position. Camara takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Camara swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Camara keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Camara will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Camara looking for a sweep. Not yet Camara, not yet. #T14#
Camara is controlling Pavlov's posture.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Camara is keeping the position.
Camara bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pavlov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (7) vs (9) Pavlov
Pavlov seems keen to control Camara's posture.
Camara looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Camara is now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov wins on points by 9 to 7.
During a confident post fight interview, Matvey Pavlov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 90
Date: Oct 25, 2023 |
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 53 wins and 32 losses; Bo Nickal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 22 losses; Abubakar Camara!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Nickal gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Nickal (4) vs (0) Camara
Camara prevents Nickal from improving position.
You can see the frustration on Camara's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Camara is looking to regain half guard here but Nickal keeps moving and retains side control.
Nickal trying to control the position but Camara is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara manages to get back to half guard.#T1#
Camara is trying to control but can't.
Nickal trying to mount his opponent but Camara defends it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nickal prevents Camara from improving his position.
Camara won't allow Nickal to pass to mount.
Nickal looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nickal in particular looking to stall.
Camara wants to control but Nickal is keeping busy.
Camara is pressing down on Nickal's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Camara has an active guard here but Nickal has managed to pass into half guard.
Camara is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Nickal content to control rather than advance.
Camara tries to roll over but Nickal keeps him under control.
Camara 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.#T4#
Nickal trying to control the action but Camara is working from the bottom.
Camara is controlling Nickal's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB2#
Camara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T5#
Camara is refusing to be controlled, as Nickal sits in half guard.
Nickal not doing much here.
Camara is pressing down on Nickal's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
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 sitting in guard here, content to control. #T6#
Camara looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Camara not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nickal wants to control from the top but Camara keeps moving.
Camara wants to sweep here but Nickal controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Camara is looking for a triangle but Nickal pushes his legs off easily.
#T7#
Nickal is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Camara is trying to hold Nickal in close to prevent damage but Nickal has managed to pass into half guard.
Camara wants to get back to full guard.
Nickal is trying to control the action in half guard but Camara is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Camara keeping hold of Nickal's head, controlling as best he can. #T8#
Nickal seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Camara wants to control the action here but instead Nickal manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (7) vs (0) Camara
Camara tries to reverse the position but Nickal maintains control.
Nickal looking to control and managing it successfully. #T9#
Nickal wants to control the pace but Camara is squirming around nicely.
Nickal wants to control but instead Camara manages to regain half guard.
Camara is looking to control Nickal's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Camara avoid being mounted?
Nickal sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T10#
Camara works his way to full guard. Good work.
Camara controls Nickal momentarily but Nickal frees himself.
Camara pulls Nickal in to control the position. #T11#
Camara keeping moving, preventing Nickal from controlling successfully.
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.
Nickal passes Camara's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nickal trying to pass the guard but Camara defending well.
Nickal moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (10) vs (0) Camara#T12#
Camara is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Nickal tries to pass the half guard into mount. Camara knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Camara is pressing down on Nickal's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Camara keeping moving, preventing Nickal from controlling successfully. #T13#
Nickal stopping the sweep attempt from Camara.#SUB2#
Camara had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nickal defends it easily.
Camara is controlling Nickal's posture.
Nickal not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T14#
Camara trying to keep a closed guard but Nickal is proving a slippery customer.
Nickal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Camara swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Camara looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nickal takes the fight on points by 10 to 0.
A relieved looking Bo Nickal 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 88
Date: Oct 20, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 12 losses; Ricky Clubber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 22 losses; Abubakar Camara!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Camara stuffs the takedown attempt from Clubber. Clubber gets slowly back to his feet.
Clubber moves to clinch but Camara breaks away #TD2#
and Camara decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Clubber's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Clubber (0) vs (2) Camara
Clubber is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Camara's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Clubber seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Camara wants to control from the top but Clubber keeps moving.
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.
Camara tries to free his leg and advance position but Clubber is retaining full guard. #T1#
Camara is still trying to improve position.
Camara wants to control from the top but Clubber keeps moving.
Clubber controlling Camara's posture.
Camara trying to control but Clubber is working from the bottom.
Camara is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Clubber has control of Camara's left arm, preventing Camara from doing any damage.
Clubber working a defensive guard here.
Camara looking to pass the guard.
Camara trying to control but Clubber is working from the bottom. #T3#
Camara is fighting to break Clubber's control of his arms but Clubber is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Camara tries to free his leg and advance position but Clubber is retaining full guard. #T4#
Camara keeps trying to improve his position.
Clubber wants to sweep but no luck.
Camara wants to control from the top but Clubber keeps moving.
Clubber not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Clubber keeping moving, preventing Camara from controlling successfully.
Clubber wants to hit a sweep here but Camara passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Clubber there! Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (0) vs (5) Camara#T5#
Clubber wants to control but Camara is having none of it.
Camara wants to take Clubber's back here but Clubber is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Camara tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Camara looking to control but Clubber is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T6#
Camara looking to control and managing it successfully.
Camara trying to control but he's not successful this time.
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.
Camara controlling his opponent.
Camara prevents Clubber from getting the reversal.#T7#
Camara trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Clubber tries to hold on but Camara pushes him away.
Clubber is just holding on here. Camara manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Clubber (0) vs (8) Camara
Camara 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.
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.
Camara wants to control but Clubber is keeping busy.#T8#
Clubber looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Camara has the hooks in. Clubber is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Clubber trying to control but not successfully.
Camara keeps control of the position easily here as Clubber tries to buck him off.
#T9#
Camara gets his hands free as Clubber looks to control.
Camara 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.
Clubber trying to control the hands but Camara won't let him.
Our spies down at at Convicted Fight Club inform us that Camara has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Clubber tries to escape the position.
#T10#
Camara is looking to control Clubber but Clubber is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Clubber tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Clubber tries to hold on but Camara pushes him away.
Clubber working to try and regain half guard.
Camara controlling from the full mount.
Camara prevents Clubber from getting the reversal.#T11##SUB2#
Camara working for a guillotine from mount but Clubber is in no mood to give up.
Clubber is squirming around, avoiding Camara's attempts to control the action.
Camara looking to control and managing it successfully.
Camara avoids the attempt from Clubber to control.#T12#
Camara controlling the position easily from mount.
Clubber is working to get back to half guard.
Camara trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Clubber tries to hold on but Camara pushes him away. #T13#
Camara controlling from the full mount.
Clubber is working to get back to half guard.
Camara sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T14#
Camara tries to control but Clubber wriggling away.
Clubber wants to hold on but Camara pushes him away.
Camara fails to take his opponent's back.
Camara sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clubber keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Camara wins on points by 8 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Abubakar Camara thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 84
Date: Oct 06, 2023 |
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 39 wins and 22 losses; Abubakar Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 17 losses; Richard Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Anderson shoots in for a double leg but Camara sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Anderson tries to clinch up but Camara circles away and keeps his distance.
Camara tries to counter with a takedown but Anderson is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Anderson gets a clinch.
Anderson is trying to drag Camara to the mat but Camara just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Camara 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.
Camara is working for takedown but Anderson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Camara is pressed up against the ropes. Anderson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Camara down to the mat. Camara avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Abubakar Camara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Anderson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Camara tries to keep at a distance but Anderson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Camara is trying to drag Anderson to the mat but Anderson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Anderson can't get the takedown.
#T1#
Anderson wants a takedown.
#TD#
Camara is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Anderson can't fight it off and eventually Camara manages to take the fight to the floor. Anderson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Camara (2) vs (0) Anderson
Camara 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.
Camara passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (5) vs (0) Anderson
Anderson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Camara (7) vs (0) Anderson#T2#
Camara manages to capitalize on a mistake by Anderson to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Camara (10) vs (0) Anderson#SUB#
Camara looking for the choke but no joy.
Good control from Camara.
Camara'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.#T3#
Anderson tries to escape but Camara has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Camara is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Anderson is in bad spot here.
#T4#
Camara wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy.
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#
Anderson showing good submission defense here.
Camara struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T5##SUB#
Camara looking for the RNC.
Camara 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.
Anderson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Camara slows the pace down in half guard. #T6#
Camara wants to control but Anderson is keeping him busy.
Camara controlling the pace.
Anderson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T7#
Camara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anderson is keeping the position for now.
Camara is stalling in the full guard.
Anderson wants to hit a sweep here but Camara passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Anderson there! Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (13) vs (0) Anderson
Camara tries to control but Anderson wriggling away. #T8#
Anderson tries to lock up and control but Camara gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Camara works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Camara (16) vs (0) Anderson
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T9#
Camara is controlling the position but Anderson somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Anderson trying to control from the bottom.
#T10#
Anderson trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (19) vs (0) Anderson
Camara tries to control but Anderson wriggling away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Anderson tries to lock up and control but Camara gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Camara fails to move to back control.
Camara tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Camara wants to control the pace but Anderson is squirming around nicely. #T11#
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: Camara (19) vs (2) Anderson
Camara keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T12##SUB#
Camara is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Anderson is aware though and is defending well.
Anderson 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 (21) vs (2) Anderson
Camara trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Anderson working a defensive guard but Camara manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (24) vs (2) Anderson
Anderson prevents Camara from moving into mount. #T13#
Camara controls the position.
Anderson wants to control but Camara postures up.
Anderson regains half guard.
Camara seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Anderson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Camara tries to pass to full mount but Anderson defends it.
Camara stalling. #T14#
Anderson is controlling Camara's trapped leg to prevent Camara from advancing to side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Camara is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that's the end of the fight!
Camara takes the fight on points by 24 to 2.
Our winner, Abubakar Camara, 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 82
Date: Oct 01, 2023 |
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 65 wins and 46 losses; Conald Petersen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 22 losses; Abubakar Camara!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Petersen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Camara did well to prevent Petersen getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Petersen (2) vs (0) Camara
Petersen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Camara is trying to get back to full guard.
Camara 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.
Petersen is looking to advance position but Camara won't allow it.
Petersen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Petersen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Petersen wants to advance to full mount but Camara doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T1#
Petersen postures up.
Petersen looking to pass the guard.
Petersen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Petersen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Camara swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Petersen 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.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Camara keeps moving. #T2#
Camara is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Camara has his hands on Petersen's head, controlling the position.
Petersen looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Camara keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
Camara is trying to keep Petersen in close.
Petersen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Petersen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Camara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
Petersen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Petersen 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: Petersen (2) vs (2) Camara
Petersen is adopting a defensive guard.
Camara postures up.
Petersen has Camara pulled in close to control his posture.
Camara is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T5#
Petersen is pulling down on Camara's head to control his posture.
Petersen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Petersen is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (4) vs (2) Camara
Petersen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Camara swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Camara keeps moving.
Camara 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: Petersen (4) vs (4) Camara#T6#
Petersen is looking to improve his position.
Camara controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Camara is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Petersen trying to get back to full guard but Camara takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (4) vs (7) Camara
Petersen is trying desperately to improve position.
Petersen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T7#
Camara controlling from mount.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Camara seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Petersen is holding on tight.
Petersen is working to get back to half guard.
Petersen 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 battling for position here. Petersen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Petersen wants to sweep but no luck.
Petersen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Petersen is looking to sweep but instead, Camara has passed into half guard.
Camara prevents Petersen from improving his position.#T8#
Petersen trying to control from the bottom.
Camara takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Petersen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Petersen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Camara won't allow Petersen to sweep him here.
Camara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Camara trying to control the position from guard on top but Petersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Petersen wants to sweep but no luck.
Camara showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Petersen wants to control but Camara passes easily into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Camara in particular looking to stall.
Petersen wants to control but Camara is keeping busy.
Petersen gets back to full guard.
#T10#
Petersen 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 controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Petersen trying to keep a closed guard but Camara is proving a slippery customer.
Camara preventing the sweep.
Camara trying to control but Petersen is working from the bottom.
Petersen looking for a sweep. Not yet Petersen, not yet. #T11#
Petersen trying to control the position.
Petersen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Camara is one step ahead there.
Camara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Petersen is keeping the position for now.
Petersen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Petersen keeping full guard, as Camara tries to pass.
Camara is still trying to improve position.
Camara controlling from the top position. #T12#
Petersen 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 is stalling in the full guard.
Petersen wants to sweep here but Camara controlling him for the moment. #T13#
Petersen looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Camara puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Camara controlling the action here.
Camara prevents Petersen from improving his position.
Camara controlling the action here.
Camara wants to lay and pray for a moment but Petersen keeps working.
Petersen tries to roll over but Camara keeps him under control.#T14#
Petersen tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Camara has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (4) vs (10) Camara
Petersen stops Camara from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Petersen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersen wants to hold on but Camara pushes him away.#SUB2#
Petersen tries to improve his position but Camara has taken his back! Camara has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Petersen tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Camara pushes Petersen away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Abubakar Camara!
A victorious Abubakar Camara thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Conald Petersen stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ta Ta there retard'. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 81
Date: Sep 27, 2023 |
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 22 losses; Abubakar Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 10 losses; Rio Rolla!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Rolla dives in and scores a takedown into Camara's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Camara (0) vs (2) Rolla
Rolla advances to half guard.
Rolla is looking to advance position but Camara won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Camara manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rolla postures up.
Rolla works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rolla wants to pass to mount but Camara is defending the position.
Camara trying to control but Rolla postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara is in trouble now - Rolla has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (0) vs (5) Rolla
Rolla tries to take Camara's back but instead Camara uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #T1#
Rolla is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Camara working a defensive guard here.
Rolla wants to pass the guard but Camara is keeping the position.
Rolla pushing down on Camara's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Rolla is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Camara doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rolla.
Camara won't allow Rolla to pass to mount. #T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Camara manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rolla wants to pass the guard but Camara is keeping 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.
Rolla passes Camara's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rolla tries to pass the half guard into mount. Camara knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rolla working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Camara's thigh. Camara counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Camara seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Rolla trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Camara manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (2) vs (5) Rolla
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rolla is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (2) vs (7) Rolla
Rolla trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Rolla preventing the sweep.
Rolla passes Camara's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Rolla is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Camara is doing well to control the position and prevent Rolla from advancing to side control.
Rolla is looking to advance position but Camara won't allow it.
Camara is looking for a sweep. Rolla is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rolla wants to pass to mount but Camara is defending the position.
Camara wants to improve his position but Rolla is controlling well.
#T4##SUB2#
Rolla wants to work for an arm triangle but Camara is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Rolla is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Camara defends it well.
Camara gets back to full guard.
Camara looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rolla is one step ahead there.
Rolla trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5#
Rolla passes into half guard.
Rolla looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Camara regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rolla slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (2) vs (10) Rolla
Camara tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Camara prevents Rolla from improving position. #SUB2#
Rolla goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Camara has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rolla but great work by Camara. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Camara (6) vs (10) Rolla
Rolla sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T6#
Rolla regains full guard. Nicely done.
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.
Rolla bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Camara's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (6) vs (12) Rolla
Rolla is looking to pass into half guard but Camara pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Camara is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (8) vs (12) Rolla
Rolla looking to hit a scissor sweep but Camara is one step ahead there.
Rolla is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Camara advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (11) vs (12) Rolla
Rolla tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Camara presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Camara (13) vs (12) Rolla
Rolla is working to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Camara works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Camara (16) vs (12) Rolla#SUB#
Camara is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Rolla with him. Rolla is trying to defend but Camara has an arm under the chin now! Rolla grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Abubakar Camara!
Our winner, Abubakar Camara, 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 79
Date: Sep 22, 2023 |
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 21 losses; Abubakar Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 78 wins and 39 losses; Donald Trump!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Trump shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Trump showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Camara (0) vs (2) Trump
Trump is just content to waste time from the top position. Camara takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Trump trying to control but Camara is working from the bottom.
Camara is pulling down on Trump's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Trump postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Camara is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (2) vs (2) Trump
Camara will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Camara stopping the sweep attempt from Trump.
Camara trying to control the position from guard on top but Trump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trump looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Camara content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Trump has locked up a guillotine! Trump's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Camara is holding on here and Trump must be using up a lot of energy. Camara has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Trump gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Donald Trump!
Our winner, Donald Trump, 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 77
Date: Sep 16, 2023 |
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 36 wins and 21 losses; Abubakar Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 23 losses; Thomas Bennett!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bennett tries to score a power double leg takedown but Camara sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bennett somewhat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bennett.
Camara leaves Bennett with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Abubakar Camara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Bennett.
Bennett fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bennett misses with a takedown #TD#
and Camara counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Camara (2) vs (0) Bennett
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (5) vs (0) Bennett
Bennett being controlled for a moment.
Bennett is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Camara is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Camara (7) vs (0) Bennett#T1#
Bennett wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Camara (10) vs (0) Bennett
I would not like to be Bennett right now.
Camara keeps control of the position as Bennett tries to break free.
Camara struggling to keep hold of the position.
Bennett is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Camara is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
You can see the frustration on Bennett's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Camara biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T2#
Camara doesn't have the hooks in and Bennett manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (10) vs (2) Bennett#SUB2#
Bennett has gone for a leg lock! Camara slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bennett's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (12) vs (2) Bennett#SUB2#
Bennett has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Camara 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 Bennett. Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (15) vs (2) Bennett
Bennett is trying to work for a sweep but Camara has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Camara (17) vs (2) Bennett
Bennett is squirming around, avoiding Camara's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Bennett tries to improve his position but Camara has taken his back! Camara has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Bennett tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Camara pushes Bennett away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Abubakar Camara!
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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Event:
Bots de Garra 76
Date: Sep 13, 2023 |
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 18 losses; Patty O Reilly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 21 losses; Abubakar Camara!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
O Reilly looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: O Reilly (2) vs (0) Camara
We've been hearing good reports from O Reilly'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.
O Reilly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Camara keeping moving, preventing O Reilly from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
O Reilly lying in Camara's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Camara decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! O Reilly taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Abubakar Camara!
Abubakar Camara thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 74
Date: Sep 08, 2023 |
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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Event:
Bots de Garra 72
Date: Sep 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 12 losses; Verneri Ahma! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 21 losses; Abubakar Camara!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Camara gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ahma to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ahma (2) vs (0) Camara
Ahma might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ahma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Camara is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Ahma drops back, looking for a kneebar! Camara looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Camara looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Camara! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ahma (2) vs (4) Camara
Ahma tries to buck Camara off but Camara is having none of it.
The referee asks Camara politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Camara prefers to stall for the moment though.
Ahma is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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.
Ahma looks to move to half guard but instead Camara has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ahma (2) vs (6) Camara
Camara sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Camara manages to capitalize on a mistake by Ahma to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ahma (2) vs (9) Camara
Well, with Camara on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Ahma is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#T1#
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.
Ahma tries to break free.
#T2#
Camara 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.
Ahma tries to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Camara controlling the positon.
Camara has the hooks in. Ahma is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Camara is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Camara's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ahma is trying to break free.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Ahma is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Camara has locked on a rear naked choke here! Ahma is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Abubakar Camara!
Our winner, Abubakar Camara, 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 69
Date: Aug 27, 2023 |
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 33 wins and 20 losses; Abubakar Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 112 wins and 61 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Pavlov gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Camara (0) vs (4) Pavlov
Pavlov is looking to take a break and control but Camara is keeping him honest, looking to work 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.
Pavlov tries to advance to mount but Camara denies him.
Pavlov is looking to take a break and control but Camara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pavlov advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Camara (0) vs (6) Pavlov
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov controlling the pace for now.
Camara is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pavlov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T1#
Camara is trying desperately to improve position.
Pavlov content just to control the position here.
Pavlov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Camara is looking to escape.
Pavlov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Camara slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Camara trying to hold on to Pavlov's head to control him but Pavlov postures up.
#T2#
Pavlov wants to take a breather but Camara is having none of it.
Camara is trying to control but can't.
Camara is pressing down on Pavlov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Camara had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pavlov defends it easily.
Camara keeping full guard, as Pavlov tries to pass.
Pavlov won't allow Camara to sweep him here.
Pavlov controlling from the top position. #T3#
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Camara keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Camara is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Camara is trying to keep Pavlov in close.
Pavlov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4##SUB#
Camara had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pavlov defends it easily.
Camara keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Pavlov is pushing down on Camara's leg trying to pass to half guard. Camara is fighting to maintain full guard but Pavlov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Well, if Pavlov 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.
Pavlov is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Camara reverses the position - he's now on top in Pavlov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (2) vs (6) Pavlov
Pavlov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T5#
Camara controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pavlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Pavlov, not yet.
Pavlov working a defensive guard but Camara manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (5) vs (6) Pavlov
Camara is looking to take a break and control but Pavlov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T6#
Pavlov is looking for a sweep.
Pavlov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Camara's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Camara is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Camara is looking to advance position but Pavlov won't allow it.
Camara is thwarting Pavlov's attempts to control the position.
Camara trying to control the action but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Pavlov is trying to control but Camara manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (8) vs (6) Pavlov#T7#
Pavlov tries to lock up and control but Camara gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pavlov regains half guard.
Pavlov wants to control but Camara is keeping busy.
Pavlov wants to improve his position but Camara is controlling well.
Pavlov trying to control here.
Pavlov is trying to get back to full guard.
Camara will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T8#
Pavlov gets back to full guard.
Camara pushing down on Pavlov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Camara trying to control the pace.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Camara is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Camara wants to free his trapped foot but Pavlov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Camara is trying to control. Pavlov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Camara is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T9#
Camara is keen to just control but Pavlov is a slippery customer.
Pavlov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pavlov trying to keep a closed guard but Camara is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Pavlov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pavlov trying to keep a closed guard but Camara is proving a slippery customer.
Pavlov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Camara manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (8) vs (8) Pavlov#SUB#
Camara has his foot on Pavlov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pavlov works his way back into a safe position though.
Camara keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully. #T10##SUB#
Camara had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pavlov defends it easily.
Pavlov trying to move into half guard but instead Camara has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (10) vs (8) Pavlov
Pavlov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (10) vs (10) Pavlov
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Camara is keeping the position for now.
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!
Pavlov content to stall in guard here.
Pavlov preventing the sweep. #T11#
Camara keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Camara not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Camara looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Camara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Camara has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pavlov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Camara seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Pavlov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (10) vs (13) Pavlov#T12#
Camara is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pavlov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Pavlov tries to pass to full mount but Camara defends it.
Camara gets back to full guard.
Camara pulls Pavlov in close to prevent any damage.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Camara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Pavlov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Camara swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Camara keeps moving.
Pavlov 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 (12) vs (13) Pavlov#SUB#
Camara 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.
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.#T14#
Pavlov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pavlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Camara is one step ahead there.
Pavlov has Camara pulled in close to control his posture.
Camara slips nicely into half guard.
Pavlov trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov wins on points by 13 to 12.
A victorious Matvey Pavlov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 64
Date: Aug 06, 2023 |
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 32 wins and 20 losses; Abubakar Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 12 losses; Richard Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#CL2#
Anderson has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Camara has Anderson pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Camara pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Anderson tumbling to the mat - Camara dives into Anderson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Camara (2) vs (0) Anderson
Camara 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.
Camara is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Anderson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Anderson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Camara doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Camara manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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.
Camara controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Anderson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Anderson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Camara defends it easily.
Anderson wants to improve his position but instead Camara has moved into half guard.
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.
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 wants to improve his position but Camara is controlling well.
#T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Anderson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Camara passes into half guard.
Still in half guard, Camara seems content to control.
Anderson is staying active underneath Camara, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Anderson is pressing down on Camara's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Camara is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Camara trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Anderson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Camara is aware though and is defending well.
Camara tries to free his leg and advance position but Anderson is retaining full guard.
Anderson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Camara trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB2#
Camara got a little sloppy there for a moment and Anderson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Camara has managed to get both his arms back between Anderson's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Anderson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Camara postures up.
Camara engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Camara stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anderson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
Camara trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Camara advances to half guard.
Anderson wants to control but Camara is keeping busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Anderson manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T6##SUB2#
Camara got a little sloppy there for a moment and Anderson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Camara has managed to get both his arms back between Anderson's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Anderson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Camara is aware though and is defending well.
Camara trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Camara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Camara wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving. #T7#
Camara content to stall in guard here.
Camara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anderson trying to control the position.
Anderson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Camara haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T8#
Camara controlling from the top position.
Camara advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (5) vs (0) Anderson
Camara moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Camara (7) vs (0) Anderson
Camara prevents Anderson from getting the reversal.#T9#
Anderson is squirming around, avoiding Camara's attempts to control the action.
Anderson gets back to half guard.
Well, if Camara 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.
Anderson is looking for a sweep. Camara is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T10#
Camara is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Anderson is staying active underneath Camara, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Camara prevents Anderson from improving his position.#T11#
Camara is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Camara is pushing down on Anderson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Anderson is fighting to maintain full guard but Camara has managed to sneak the leg through.
Anderson wants to get back to full guard but Camara has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (10) vs (0) Anderson
Anderson struggling a bit here.
Anderson tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T12#
Camara wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anderson keeps working.
Anderson is looking to regain half guard here but Camara keeps moving and retains side control.
Camara moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Camara (12) vs (0) Anderson#T13#
Camara looking to control but Anderson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Camara takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Camara can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anderson is looking to escape.
Anderson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T14#
Camara wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Anderson has given up his back here. Will Camara look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Camara (15) vs (0) Anderson
Anderson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Camara's guard. Nice work there by Anderson.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (15) vs (2) Anderson
Anderson trying to control but Camara is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Camara trying to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Camara takes the fight on points by 15 to 2.
A relieved looking Abubakar Camara 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 63
Date: Aug 04, 2023 |
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 56 wins and 37 losses; Joe Average! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 19 losses; Abubakar Camara!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#CL#
Average forces Camara back against the ropes and clinches.#TD2#
Camara has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Average regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Average (0) vs (2) Camara
Average 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: Average (2) vs (2) Camara#SUB#
Average is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Camara doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Average.
Camara is refusing to be controlled, as Average sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Average is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Camara is staying active underneath Average, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
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.
Camara is trying to maintain the position but Average is very close to passing his half guard.
Average is keen to just control but Camara is a slippery customer.
Average prevents Camara from improving his position.
Camara is staying active underneath Average, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Average is really struggling to control Camara but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Average controlling the pace. #T2##SUB#
Average is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Average passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Average (5) vs (2) Camara#SUB#
Average working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Average controls the position.#T3##SUB#
Average has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Camara is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Average yanks on the arm and Camara is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Average.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joe Average! |
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Event:
CWC 396
Date: Jul 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 18 losses; Shaka Zulu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 18 losses; Abubakar Camara!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Zulu drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Zulu (4) vs (0) Camara
Zulu trying to control the position but Camara is working away.
Camara is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Zulu is looking to take a break and control but Camara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zulu controls the position from side control.#T1#
Camara gets back to half guard.
Camara is refusing to be controlled, as Zulu sits in half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Zulu is pressing down on Camara's thigh, looking to free his foot. Camara is holding on for now.
Camara trying to control but Zulu postures up.
#T2##SUB2#
Camara looking for submissions off his back.
Zulu stalling. #T3#
Zulu is trying to control. Camara wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zulu is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Camara is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Zulu trying to control the pace.
Zulu is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Camara reverses the position - he's now on top in Zulu's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zulu (4) vs (2) Camara#T4#
Camara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zulu wants to sweep but no luck.
Camara tries to free his leg and advance position but Zulu is retaining full guard.
Zulu keeping moving, preventing Camara from controlling successfully.
Zulu is pulling down on Camara's head to control his posture. #T5#
Zulu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zulu is looking to sweep but instead, Camara has passed into half guard.
Zulu tries to get to full guard but Camara has control of the leg.
Camara content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Zulu trying to hold on to Camara's head to control him but Camara postures up.
#T6#
Camara prevents Zulu from improving his position.
Zulu is working hard here to advance position.
Zulu keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Zulu tries to roll over but Camara keeps him under control.#T7#
Zulu keeping control of the position.
Camara looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Camara wants to control but Zulu is keeping him busy. #T8#
Zulu tries to roll over but Camara keeps him under control.
Camara works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Zulu (4) vs (5) Camara
Camara wants to control the pace but Zulu is squirming around nicely.
Zulu is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at SSJ Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Zulu can't escape the position.
Camara can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zulu is looking to escape. #T9#
Zulu is wriggling around trying to escape.
Camara fails to take his opponent's back.
Zulu 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: Zulu (6) vs (5) Camara
Camara keeping moving, preventing Zulu from controlling successfully.
Our spies down at at Convicted Fight Club inform us that Camara has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T10#
Zulu stays in close to Camara's body and controls the position.
Camara looking for a sweep. Not yet Camara, not yet.
Camara 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: Zulu (6) vs (7) Camara
Zulu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Camara showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T11#
Zulu 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 wants to pass the guard but Zulu is keeping the position.
Zulu lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zulu (8) vs (7) Camara
Zulu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Camara swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T12#
Zulu 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.
Zulu sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Camara's guard.
Zulu stalling.
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.
Camara is trying to maintain the position but Zulu is very close to passing his half guard.#T13#
Zulu wants to control but Camara is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Camara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Zulu wants to free his trapped foot but Camara is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Zulu is taking a breather. Camara 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.#T14#
Zulu is looking to take a break and control but Camara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zulu is taking a breather. Camara 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.
Camara trying to hold on to Zulu's head to control him but Zulu postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Camara is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Zulu is staying active.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zulu takes the fight on points by 8 to 7.
Shaka Zulu thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 393 Peterson vs Ottke
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
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 31 wins and 18 losses; Abubakar Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Rio Rolla!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Rolla tries for a takedown but Camara sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Camara drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rolla sprawls and moves away.#TD2#
Rolla gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Camara (0) vs (2) Rolla
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rolla trying to pass the guard but Camara defending well.
Rolla working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Camara's thigh. Camara counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Rolla tries to free his leg and advance position but Camara is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolla is looking to pass into half guard but Camara pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Camara is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (2) vs (2) Rolla#T1#
Rolla keeping moving, preventing Camara from controlling successfully.
Rolla 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: Camara (2) vs (4) Rolla#SUB2#
Rolla wants to work for an arm triangle but Camara is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rolla trying to control the action but Camara is working from the bottom.
Camara wants to improve his position but Rolla is controlling well.
Camara is pressing down on Rolla's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rolla trying to control the position from guard on top but Camara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rolla passes Camara's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Camara's coaches at Convicted Fight 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.#T2##SUB2#
Rolla is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Camara is just riding it out for now. Rolla eventually gives up the hold.
Rolla wants to pass to mount but Camara is defending the position. #SUB2#
Rolla is working for a kimura but Camara is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Rolla seems to be working for a kimura but Camara defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Camara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rolla pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Rolla moves into full mount! Camara won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (2) vs (7) Rolla
Rolla tries to take his opponent's back but Camara turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (4) vs (7) Rolla
Rolla 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: Camara (4) vs (9) Rolla#SUB2#
Rolla is looking for a kimura here.
Rolla wants to lay and pray for a moment but Camara keeps working. #T4#
Rolla moves into full mount! Camara won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (4) vs (12) Rolla
Camara 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 is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Camara reverses the position - he's now on top in Rolla's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (6) vs (12) Rolla
Camara trying to control the position from guard on top but Rolla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rolla lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (6) vs (14) Rolla
Camara tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T5#
Rolla trying to move into half guard but instead Camara has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (8) vs (14) Rolla
Our spies down at at LĂ©Crucible inform us that Rolla has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Rolla looking for a sweep. Not yet Rolla, not yet.
Rolla looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Camara puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Rolla is trying to get back to full guard.
Rolla is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rolla manages to get to full guard.
Rolla tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Camara wants to control from the top but Rolla keeps moving. #T6#
Camara is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Camara preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Rolla looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Camara passes into half guard.
Camara passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (11) vs (14) Rolla
Rolla tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Camara wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T7#
Rolla is still trying to improve position.
Camara trying to control the action but Rolla is working from the bottom.
Rolla is trying to get back to half guard.
Rolla sneaks back into half guard.
Rolla is looking to improve his position.
Camara tries to pass to full mount but Rolla defends it. #T8#
Rolla is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Camara is working for a submission of some sort.
Rolla is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Camara is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rolla defends it well. #T9#
Rolla wants to improve his position but Camara is controlling well.
Rolla regains full guard. Nicely done.
Camara tries to free his leg and advance position but Rolla is retaining full guard.
Camara wants to control from the top but Rolla keeps moving. #SUB2#
Rolla throws his legs up looking for a submission but Camara uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (14) vs (14) Rolla
Camara is looking to take a break and control but Rolla is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10#
Camara is really struggling to control Rolla but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Rolla gets back to half guard.
Camara prevents Rolla from improving his position.
Camara perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T11#
Rolla makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rolla.
Rolla keeping moving, preventing Camara from controlling successfully.
Camara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rolla is keeping the position for now.
Rolla keeping moving, preventing Camara from controlling successfully.
Camara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rolla is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Rolla is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Camara is aware though and is defending well.
Camara stopping the sweep attempt from Rolla.#T12##SUB2#
Rolla looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Rolla isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Camara stacks Rolla on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Camara! Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (17) vs (14) Rolla
Camara wants to control but Rolla is keeping him busy.
Rolla manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (17) vs (16) Rolla
Camara is trying to maintain the position but Rolla is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Rolla is looking for a kimura but Camara is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rolla to get the leverage.
Camara wants to get back to full guard.
Rolla trying to pass the guard but Camara defending well. #T13##SUB2#
Rolla is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Camara defends it well. #SUB2#
Rolla is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Camara sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Rolla wants to work for an arm triangle but Camara is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Camara trying to control from the bottom.
Rolla wants to pass to mount but Camara is defending the position. #SUB2#
Rolla seems to be working for a kimura but Camara defends the submission attempt.#T14#
Rolla trying to pass the guard but Camara defending well.
Camara wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Rolla is working for an americana but Camara has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Rolla was thinking about the submission.
Camara trying to keep a closed guard but Rolla is proving a slippery customer.
Camara bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rolla's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (19) vs (16) Rolla
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rolla lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (19) vs (18) Rolla
Rolla passes Camara's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Camara takes the fight on points by 19 to 18.
Our winner, Abubakar Camara, 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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Event:
CWC 389
Date: Jun 25, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 63 wins and 38 losses; Harry Hirsch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 17 losses; Abubakar Camara!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Camara avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Camara tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hirsch throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Camara's waist but Camara gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hirsch off to one side.
Camara is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Hirsch forces Camara back against the ropes and clinches.
Camara is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Hirsch gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hirsch can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Camara turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hirsch (0) vs (4) Camara
Hirsch is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Camara off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hirsch (4) vs (4) Camara
Hirsch has the hooks in. Camara is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
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.
Hirsch trying to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hirsch keeps control of the position easily here as Camara tries to buck him off.
#T1#
Hirsch seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Camara for as long as he can get away with.
Camara turns into Hirsch and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (4) vs (6) Camara
Hirsch bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Camara's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (6) vs (6) Camara
Hirsch wants to control from the top but Camara keeps moving.
Hirsch tries to free his leg and advance position but Camara is retaining full guard. #T2#
Hirsch trying to control but Camara is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hirsch 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.
Hirsch passes Camara's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hirsch passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Camara! Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (9) vs (6) Camara#T3#
Hirsch avoids the attempt from Camara to control.
Hirsch wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Camara wants to control but Hirsch is having none of it.
Hirsch controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Hirsch prevents Camara from getting the reversal.
Camara is squirming around, avoiding Hirsch's attempts to control the action.
Camara is trying to reverse the position but instead Hirsch has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Hirsch (12) vs (6) Camara
Will Hirsch go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Camara rolls, trying to escape but Hirsch keeps control of the position.
#T5#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Hirsch trying to control.#T6#
You can see the frustration on Camara's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Hirsch trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Camara tries to escape the position.
#T7#
Hirsch trying to control.
Hirsch biding his time, controlling Camara.
Hirsch is hanging on to Camara's back as he tries to escape.
#T8#
Hirsch just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Camara 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.
Hirsch continues to stall.
Camara tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Hirsch controlling the pace for now. #T9#
Hirsch'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.
Hirsch pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Hirsch looking to control but Camara is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Camara is looking to improve his position but Hirsch isn't that keen on the idea.#T10#
Hirsch wants to control the pace but Camara is squirming around nicely.
Camara tries to control the position but Hirsch now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hirsch (15) vs (6) Camara#T11#
Camara is trying to break free.
Camara just trying to survive but Hirsch is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Hirsch trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Camara doesn't escape.
Camara looking very determined here, making life difficult for Hirsch.
Hirsch controls the action.
Camara tries to roll but Hirsch sticks to his back.
#T12#
Camara trying to control the hands but Hirsch won't let him.
Hirsch has the hooks in. Camara is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Camara 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.#T13#
Camara is still trying to improve position.
Hirsch 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.
I really don't envy Camara right now.
Camara is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Hirsch.
Will Hirsch go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T14#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Further stalling from Hirsch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Camara tries to escape but Hirsch has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hirsch takes the fight on points by 15 to 6.
Harry Hirsch decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 386
Date: Jun 18, 2023 |
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 31 wins and 16 losses; Abubakar Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 8 losses; Mapuche Matariki!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Matariki gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Camara looking for a takedown.
Matariki drops down looking for an ankle pick but Camara pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Matariki moves into range and clinches up with Camara.
Camara is looking for a takedown.
Camara prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Matariki is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Camara can't fight it off and eventually Matariki manages to take the fight to the floor. Camara looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Camara (0) vs (2) Matariki
Camara is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matariki wants to pass the guard but Camara is keeping the position.#T1#
Matariki's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Camara looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Camara looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Matariki has picked Camara up and slammed him! Camara can't keep hold of the triangle and Matariki manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (0) vs (5) Matariki
Matariki laying and praying for a moment but Camara takes advantage and regains half guard.
Camara moves into full guard.
Camara looking for a sweep. Not yet Camara, not yet.
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.#T2#
Matariki passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (0) vs (8) Matariki
Matariki staying calm.
Matariki trying to control the position but Camara is working away. #T3#
Matariki controls the position.
Camara trying to control but Matariki flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Camara (0) vs (11) Matariki
I would not like to be Camara right now.
#T4#
Camara trying to control the hands but Matariki breaks the grip.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matariki has good solid back control here.
Camara rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Camara trying to hold on to Matariki's head to control him but Matariki postures up.
#T5#
Matariki has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (0) vs (14) Matariki
Camara can't escape the position.
Matariki wants to control the pace but Camara is squirming around nicely.
Camara wants to control but Matariki is having none of it.
Matariki controlling the position easily from mount. #T6#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Camara is desperately trying to improve his position but Matariki has a good base and remains in mount.
Matariki wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T7#
Camara is desperately trying to improve his position but Matariki has a good base and remains in mount.
Matariki wants to control but Camara has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Camara manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Matariki looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Camara pulls Matariki in close to prevent any damage. #T8#
Matariki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Camara swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Camara seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Matariki stopping the sweep attempt from Camara.
Matariki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Camara is keeping the position for now. #T9#
Matariki stopping the sweep attempt from Camara.
Matariki wants to control from the top but Camara keeps moving.
Camara looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Camara working for a triangle but Matariki defends it easily.
Matariki stopping the sweep attempt from Camara.#T10#
Matariki is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Camara throws his legs up looking for a submission but Matariki uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (0) vs (17) Matariki
Matariki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Camara keeps working.
Matariki moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T11#
Matariki advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Camara (0) vs (19) Matariki
Camara wants to hold on but Matariki pushes him away.
Matariki controlling the position easily from mount.
Matariki wants to control the pace but Camara is squirming around nicely. #T12#
Matariki manages to capitalize on a mistake by Camara to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Camara (0) vs (22) Matariki
A bit of a pause in the action here. Matariki controlling the positon.
Matariki controlling well, preventing Camara from escaping the position.
#T13#
What can Camara 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,Camara is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Matariki trying to control momentarily.
You can see the frustration on Camara's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Camara is working hard here to advance position.
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.
Camara rolls, trying to escape but Matariki keeps control of the position.
#T14#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Matariki's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Camara trying to control the hands but Matariki breaks the grip.
Matariki just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matariki tries to get the hooks in deep but Camara pushed the leg off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matariki wins on points by 22 to 0.
A relieved looking Mapuche Matariki 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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Event:
CWC 383
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 17 losses; Shaka Zulu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 15 losses; Abubakar Camara!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Zulu tries to clinch up but Camara circles away and keeps his distance.
And Camara tries to counter it with a takedown but Zulu pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
Zulu closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Camara to the mat! Camara manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Zulu (2) vs (0) Camara#SUB2#
Camara working for a triangle but Zulu defends it easily.
Zulu sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zulu'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.#T1#
Zulu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Our spies down at at Convicted Fight Club inform us that Camara has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T2#
Zulu's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camara wants to control but Zulu passes easily into half guard.
Zulu trying to control the pace. #T3#
Further stalling from Zulu.
Camara is trying to get back to full guard.
Zulu is pressing down on Camara's thigh, looking to free his foot. Camara is holding on for now.
Zulu takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4#
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Zulu is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Camara is looking to improve his position.
Zulu takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Zulu moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Zulu (5) vs (0) Camara
Zulu controls the position from side control.#T5#
Camara is trying to get back to half guard.
Camara prevents Zulu from improving position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Camara tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T6#
Zulu tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The referee asks Zulu politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Zulu prefers to stall for the moment though.#T7#
Camara is trying to improve his position.
Camara trying to control but Zulu flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Zulu (8) vs (0) Camara
Zulu controlling the position well here. Camara rolled but Zulu kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Zulu wants to control but Camara manages to buck him off and is now in Zulu's guard! Nice work there by Camara! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zulu (8) vs (2) Camara
Camara wants to control from the top but Zulu keeps moving. #T8#
Camara sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Zulu keeping full guard, as Camara tries to pass.
Zulu has Camara pulled in close to control his posture.
Zulu has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T9#
Zulu wants to sweep here but Camara controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zulu controlling the position.
Camara controls from within his opponent's guard. #T10#
Zulu keeping full guard, as Camara tries to pass.
Camara pushes down on Zulu's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Zulu is looking to control Camara's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zulu avoid being mounted?#T11#
Zulu desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Camara not doing much here.
Zulu is staying active underneath Camara, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T12#
Zulu tries to roll over but Camara keeps him under control.
Camara trying to control the pace.
Zulu trying to hold on to Camara's head to control him but Camara postures up.
Zulu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T13#
Zulu is staying active underneath Camara, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zulu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Camara is working away from the top position though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Camara is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T14#
Zulu is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Camara's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Camara's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Zulu (12) vs (2) Camara
Camara tries to roll but Zulu sticks to his back.
Zulu is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Zulu.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Zulu takes the fight on points by 12 to 2.
Shaka Zulu retains his super heavyweight title!
A victorious Shaka Zulu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 379
Date: May 28, 2023 |
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 30 wins and 15 losses; Abubakar Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 7 losses; Mapuche Matariki!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Matariki clinches with his opponent.
Matariki prevents the takedown attempt.
Camara 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.
Camara stops a takedown attempt from Matariki.
Camara drops down looking for an ankle pick but Matariki pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Matariki rushes Camara and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Camara lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Camara (2) vs (0) Matariki
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matariki wants to control but Camara is keeping busy.
Matariki is looking for a sweep. Camara is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matariki is trying to control but can't.
Matariki wants to get back to full guard but Camara has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (5) vs (0) Matariki
Camara controlling from mount. #T1#
Matariki is trying to reverse the position but instead Camara has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Camara (8) vs (0) Matariki
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Camara's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB#
Camara is persistently looking for the submission but Matariki is defending it well.
Camara controlling well, preventing Matariki from escaping the position.
Matariki prevents Camara from getting a body triangle.#T2#
Camara trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Matariki doesn't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Camara is hanging on to Matariki's back as he tries to escape.
Camara controlling the position well here. Matariki rolled but Camara kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T4#
Matariki 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.
Matariki wants to escape the position.
Matariki trying to control the hands but Camara breaks the grip. #T5#
Camara controlling well, preventing Matariki from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Camara tightening his grip on Matariki, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Camara looking for the choke but no joy.
Matariki rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T6#
Well, if Camara 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.
Matariki keeping control of the position.
Still in half guard, Camara seems content to control.#T7#
Camara is trying to control. Matariki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Matariki is looking to improve his position.
Camara controlling the pace.
Camara seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Matariki for as long as he can get away with.
Camara will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Matariki is concentrating on defense, preventing Camara from advancing position. #T8#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Camara content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Camara wants to pass the guard but Matariki is defending well.
Matariki is pressing down on Camara's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T9#
Camara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matariki is keeping the position for now.
Matariki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Camara controls the pace.
Camara won't allow Matariki to sweep him here.
Camara stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matariki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Matariki has Camara pulled in close to control his posture. #T10#
Matariki looking for a sweep. Not yet Matariki, not yet.
Camara 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.
Matariki looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Camara puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Camara trying to control the pace. #T11#
Camara is pressing down on Matariki's thigh, looking to free his foot. Matariki is holding on for now.
Matariki is trying to get back to full guard.
Camara content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T12#
Matariki is staying active underneath Camara, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Matariki slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Camara trying to control but Matariki is working from the bottom.
Camara controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T13#
Matariki wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Camara is now in half guard.
Camara is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Camara uses his free foot to push down on Matariki's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Matariki. Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (11) vs (0) Matariki#T14#
Matariki is desperately trying to improve his position but Camara has a good base and remains in mount.
Matariki is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Camara controlling his opponent.
Matariki looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Camara (14) vs (0) Matariki
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Camara's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
And that's the end of the fight!
Camara takes the fight on points by 14 to 0.
A victorious Abubakar Camara thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 375
Date: May 14, 2023 |
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 29 wins and 15 losses; Abubakar Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 32 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Kakuto shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kakuto was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Camara (0) vs (4) Kakuto
Camara struggling a bit here.
Kakuto trying to control the action but Camara is working from the bottom.
Kakuto tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakuto is looking to take a break and control but Camara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Camara can't do much from the bottom here.
Kakuto is trying to move to mount but Camara reverses beautifully and ends up in Kakuto's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (2) vs (4) Kakuto
Camara stopping the sweep attempt from Kakuto.#T2##SUB2#
Kakuto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Camara is aware though and is defending well.
Camara stopping the sweep attempt from Kakuto.
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.
Camara has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kakuto wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Kakuto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Camara doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Camara manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Camara won't allow Kakuto to sweep him here.
Kakuto looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Camara puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kakuto wants to sweep but Camara has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (5) vs (4) Kakuto
Kakuto is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Kakuto keeps trying to improve his position.
Camara will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Camara gets to mount! Kakuto was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Camara (7) vs (4) Kakuto
Camara manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kakuto to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Camara (10) vs (4) Kakuto
Camara seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Kakuto defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Camara's arms.
Kakuto tries to break free.
Camara controlling from the back.
I really don't envy Kakuto right now.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Kakuto rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Kakuto manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Camara 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.
Kakuto wants to sweep here but Camara controlling him for the moment.
Camara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kakuto 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.
Kakuto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Camara's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (10) vs (6) Kakuto#SUB#
Camara is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T5#
Kakuto sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Camara's guard.
Camara moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Camara isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kakuto stacks Camara on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kakuto! Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (10) vs (9) Kakuto
Camara is looking for a sweep.#T6#
Kakuto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Camara keeps working.
Camara tries to buck Kakuto off but Kakuto is having none of it.
My spies in Canucks Combat Club inform me that Kakuto has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kakuto controlling the position.
Camara tries to bench press Kakuto off him but Kakuto keeps the position. #T7#
Camara is letting Kakuto control him for a moment.
Camara regains half guard.
Kakuto controlling the action here.
Kakuto trying to pass the guard but Camara defending well. #T8#
Camara has his hands clasped together around Kakuto's back. He's all about the action.
Camara is not content to let Kakuto control the position.#T9#
Kakuto not doing much here.
Kakuto works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (10) vs (12) Kakuto
Camara tries to bench press Kakuto off him but Kakuto keeps the position. #T10#
Camara gets back to half guard.
Kakuto trying to control from Camara's half guard. Camara has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB#
Camara throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T11##SUB#
Camara working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kakuto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kakuto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Camara has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kakuto 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 Camara. Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (10) vs (15) Kakuto#SUB2#
Kakuto thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T12#
Camara is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kakuto off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Camara (14) vs (15) Kakuto
Kakuto tries to escape but Camara has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kakuto tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Camara manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kakuto to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Camara (17) vs (15) Kakuto
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kakuto is in bad spot here.
#T13##SUB#
Camara is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kakuto knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kakuto for a finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Camara keeps control of the position easily here as Kakuto tries to buck him off.
Kakuto rolls, trying to escape but Camara keeps control of the position.
What can Kakuto do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
I really don't envy Kakuto right now.
Kakuto rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T14#
Camara works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (20) vs (15) Kakuto
Camara controlling the pace for now.
Camara looking to control but Kakuto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kakuto is trying desperately to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kakuto wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Camara (23) vs (15) Kakuto
And that's the end of the fight!
Camara takes the fight on points by 23 to 15.
A victorious Abubakar Camara thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Tsuyoi Kakuto had this to say: 'KyĹŤ wa watashi ga katenaito kami wa watashi ni itta (God Told Me I cannot Win today) '. |
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Event:
CWC 372
Date: May 07, 2023 |
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 29 wins and 14 losses; Abubakar Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 17 losses; Shaka Zulu!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Zulu clinches up against the cage.
Zulu wants to take the fight to the mat but Camara manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Camara works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Camara (2) vs (0) Zulu
Camara controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Zulu wants to sweep but no luck.
Camara controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Zulu wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
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.#T2#
Zulu can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Camara controls the pace.
Zulu keeping moving, preventing Camara from controlling successfully. #T3#
Camara looking to sit in guard and control but Zulu 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) Zulu
Camara wants to sweep here but Zulu controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zulu sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Camara working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Zulu has passed into half guard!
#T5#
Zulu is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Camara tries to roll over but Zulu keeps him under control.#T6#
Camara trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (2) vs (5) Zulu
Camara wants to hold on but Zulu pushes him away.
Zulu looking to control but Camara is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Camara is desperately trying to improve his position but Zulu has a good base and remains in mount.
Zulu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T7#
Camara tries to improve his position but instead Zulu has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Camara (2) vs (8) Zulu
Zulu just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Camara is really stuck here.
#T8#
Zulu 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.
Camara is trying to break free.
#T9#
Zulu controls the position.
I really don't envy Camara right now.
Zulu just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Zulu gets his hands free as Camara looks to control. #T10#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Camara is in bad spot here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Zulu's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Zulu keeps control of the position as Camara tries to break free.
Camara is keeping busy.
#T11#
Zulu just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Zulu's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Zulu controls the position.#T12##T13#
It looks like Zulu 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.
Camara is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Zulu controlling the position well here. Camara rolled but Zulu kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T14#
Zulu wants to control but Camara is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Camara trying to control the hands but Zulu breaks the grip.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zulu wins on points by 8 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Shaka Zulu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 369
Date: Apr 30, 2023 |
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 28 wins and 14 losses; Abubakar Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Sergey Makarov!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Makarov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Makarov lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Camara (0) vs (2) Makarov#SUB#
Camara looking for a triangle here. Makarov is fighting it but it looks tight! Camara pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Makarov is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Abubakar Camara!
A relieved looking Abubakar Camara 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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Event:
CWC 365
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
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 63 wins and 35 losses; Judas Priest! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 13 losses; Abubakar Camara!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Camara gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Priest (2) vs (0) Camara
Priest trying to control the position from guard on top but Camara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Priest is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Priest postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Priest tries to free his leg and advance position but Camara is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Priest won't allow Camara to sweep him here.
Camara being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Camara is controlling Priest's posture.
Priest 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.
Priest is fighting to break Camara's control of his arms but Camara is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Priest is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Camara looking for a sweep. Not yet Camara, not yet.
Camara seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Priest pushes down on Camara's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Priest is looking to stall here but Camara recovers full guard. #T4#
Priest engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Camara keeping moving, preventing Priest from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Priest passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (5) vs (0) Camara
Priest looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Camara is trying to control Priest's posture but Priest avoids it. #T5#
Priest tries to advance to mount but can't.
Priest trying to control the position but Camara is working away.
Camara gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Priest (7) vs (0) Camara
Camara is trying desperately to improve position.#T6#
Camara tries to hold on but Priest pushes him away.
Camara regains half guard.
Camara is looking for a sweep. Priest is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Priest seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Camara does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Camara wants to get back to full guard.#T7#
Priest is trying to control the action in half guard but Camara is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Priest in particular looking to stall.
Priest is looking to take a break and control but Camara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Camara wants to get back to full guard.#T8#
Priest takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Camara is trying to get back to full guard.
Priest is looking to advance position but Camara won't allow it.
Well, if Priest 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.
Camara is staying active underneath Priest, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T9#
Priest takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Priest is trying to control the action in half guard but Camara is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Priest keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Camara is looking for a sweep. Priest is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Camara gets back to full guard.
Camara looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Priest puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T10##SUB2#
Camara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Priest slows the pace down in half guard.
Camara is looking to control Priest's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Camara avoid being mounted?
Priest tries to pass the half guard into mount. Camara knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T11#
Camara is looking to control Priest's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Camara avoid being mounted?
Camara wants to improve his position but Priest is controlling well.
Priest takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Camara looking for submissions off his back.
Priest controlling the action here.#T12#
Camara is trying to control but can't.
Camara keeping control of the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Priest in particular looking to stall.
Priest trying to mount his opponent but Camara defends it. #T13#
Priest controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Camara actively working from the bottom here.
Camara is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T14#
Priest trying to control from Camara's half guard. Camara has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Our spies down at at Convicted Fight Club inform us that Camara has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Priest stays in close to Camara's body and controls the position.
Camara trying to keep a closed guard but Priest is proving a slippery customer.
Priest stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Camara swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Priest controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Priest takes the fight on points by 7 to 0.
Judas Priest retains his super heavyweight title!
Our winner, Judas Priest, 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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Event:
CWC 361
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 13 losses; Abubakar Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Sergey Makarov!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Makarov feints and as Camara raises his hands in defense, Makarov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Camara (0) vs (2) Makarov
Makarov showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Camara is looking for a triangle but Makarov pushes his legs off easily.
Makarov looking to pass the guard.
Makarov trying to control the position from guard on top but Camara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makarov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
My spies in Globo Gym inform me that Makarov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1#
Camara keeping moving, preventing Makarov from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Camara had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Makarov defends it easily.#SUB#
Camara is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Makarov defends well.
Makarov wants to control from the top but Camara keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Makarov tries to free his leg and advance position but Camara is retaining full guard.
Camara seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Makarov stopping the sweep attempt from Camara.
Camara is working hard here to advance position.
Makarov stays in close to Camara's body and controls the position.
Makarov wants to control from the top but Camara keeps moving. #T3#
Makarov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Makarov tries to free his leg and advance position but Camara is retaining full guard.
Camara can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Makarov controls the pace.#T4#
Camara keeping moving, preventing Makarov from controlling successfully.
Makarov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Makarov wants to control from the top but Camara keeps moving.
Makarov pushes down on Camara's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Makarov is stalling here. Camara is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Makarov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Camara has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Camara (4) vs (2) Makarov#T5#
Makarov wants to control but Camara postures up.
Camara controlling the position.
Makarov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Camara's best efforts.
Makarov is doing well to control the position and prevent Camara from advancing to side control.
Camara tries to pass to full mount but Makarov defends it. #T6#
Camara is looking to take a break and control but Makarov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Makarov wants to control but Camara is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Camara wants to work for an arm triangle but Makarov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Makarov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Makarov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Makarov.#T7#
Makarov 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.
Makarov keeping moving, preventing Camara from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Makarov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Camara defends it easily.
Makarov wants to sweep here but Camara controlling him for the moment. #T8#
Makarov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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.
Makarov trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Makarov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Camara defends it easily.
Makarov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T9#
Camara wants to control from the top but Makarov keeps moving. #SUB2#
Makarov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Camara postures up.
Makarov trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Makarov looking for a guillotine here but Camara defends easily.
#T10#
Camara postures up.
Makarov being controlled here, momentarily.
Makarov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Camara is one step ahead there. #T11#
Makarov looking to control.
#SUB2#
Makarov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Makarov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Camara showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Makarov working a defensive guard here.
#T12#
Camara forces his way into half guard.
Makarov is looking for a sweep. Camara is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Makarov wants to control the action here but instead Camara manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (7) vs (2) Makarov
Camara tries to control but Makarov wriggling away.
Camara prevents Makarov from getting the reversal.#T13#
Camara takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Makarov holds on to Camara as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Camara wants to control the pace but Makarov is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makarov is trying desperately to improve position.
Camara controlling from mount. #T14#
Camara prevents Makarov from getting the reversal.
Camara controlling from mount.
Makarov is working to get back to half guard.
Camara sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Makarov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Camara takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
Abubakar Camara thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SMASH: Choke vs Thomas
Date: Apr 08, 2023 |
#R1#
A shot to the liver by Tryastsyn. Beautiful body shot.
Camara 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.
Tryastsyn paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tryastsyn works the jab nicely.
Camara throws a hook but Tryastsyn avoids it easily.
It seemed like Tryastsyn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Camara slips a jab and a cross from Tryastsyn.
Camara walks into a straight right hand from Tryastsyn.
Tryastsyn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Camara.
Camara misses with an attempted mid kick.
Camara misses with a hook
and Tryastsyn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tryastsyn looks to land a right hand but Camara moved out of range.
Camara swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tryastsyn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Camara with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tryastsyn looks to throw the jab but Camara is out of range.
Camara lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#CUT#It looks like Eugeniy Tryastsyn has been cut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tryastsyn has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#T1#
Tryastsyn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A jab from Camara does it's job there.
Tryastsyn looks to score with a jab to the body but Camara is just out of range.
Camara swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Camara cracks Tryastsyn on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Tryastsyn falls backwards against the cage. Camara follows up with more strikes that drop Tryastsyn to his knees. Camara keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Tryastsyn! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abubakar Camara!
Abubakar Camara thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SMASH: Castellana vs Hatfield
Date: Mar 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Camara is looking to slow The Gaul down with leg kicks.
The Gaul throws a lazy head kick
and Camara counters with a low kick, right behind The Gaul 's knee.
Camara fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The Gaul looks to land a right hand but Camara moved out of range.
Camara blocks a jab.
The Gaul throws a hook but Camara blocks it.#TD#
Camara shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. The Gaul is trying to defend but Camara finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Camara seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Gaul is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. The Gaul manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The Gaul is adopting a defensive guard.
Camara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Camara passes The Gaul's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The Gaul has his hands clasped together around Camara's back. He's all about the action.
Camara controlling the action here. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Camara is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, The Gaul has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Camara seems to be working for a kimura but The Gaul defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Camara is looking for a kimura here.
#T3##SUB#
Camara is trying to work for a kimura but The Gaul is defending well.
The Gaul wants to control but Camara is keeping busy.
Camara sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The Gaul swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The Gaul throws a jab when Camara was well out of range.
The Gaul throws a leg kick that misses.
The Gaul throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The Gaul connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Camara's hands.
Camara throws out a powerful jab.
The Gaul throws a body punch but Camara moves out of range.
It looked like Camara wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The Gaul throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Camara.
Camara was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice defenses there by Camara.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The Gaul throws a head kick but Camara moves out of range.
The Gaul throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Camara counters with a single leg into guard. The Gaul didn't expect that.
Camara wants to pass the guard but The Gaul is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abubakar Camara dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
The Gaul throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Camara sizes up The Gaul with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The Gaul throws a left and a right that both miss
and Camara counters with a nice low kick that buckles The Gaul's knee momentarily.
The Gaul thows a left - swing and a miss!
The Gaul throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Gaul tries to bum rush Camara with a series of wild strikes but Camara uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The Gaul misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Camara looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Camara avoids the head kick by The Gaul.
Crixus The Gaul seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Gaul misses with a few strikes there.
The Gaul goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Camara steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from The Gaul. That one must have hurt.
The Gaul misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T1#
The Gaul misses the body punch
and Camara counters with a straight right hand.
Camara moves away from the strike by The Gaul.
The Gaul takes one on the button.#TD#
Camara closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into The Gaul's guard.
The Gaul can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Camara controls the pace.
Camara trying to control the position from guard on top but The Gaul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Gaul trying to control the position here.
Camara is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Camara looking to sit in guard and control but The Gaul gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Camara is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The Gaul tries to free his leg and advance position but Camara is retaining full guard. #T3#
The Gaul passes into half guard.
Camara keeping control of the position.
Camara wants to improve his position but The Gaul is controlling well.
The Gaul controlling the action here.
The Gaul is continuing to stall.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Camara tries to roll over but The Gaul keeps him under control.
Camara trying to control but The Gaul postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The Gaul throws a lazy right hand but Camara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Gaul misses with a head kick.
The Gaul looks to land a left hand but Camara moved out of range nicely.
Camara blocks a head kick by The Gaul.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Crixus The Gaul showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Camara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Gaul.
An attempted straight right counter from Camara misses the target.#TD#
Camara 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.
Abubakar Camara overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Camara wants to control from the top but The Gaul keeps moving.
Camara is really struggling to control The Gaul but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Gaul is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Gaul looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Camara sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Camara looking to sit in guard and control but The Gaul gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Camara is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Camara is controlling The Gaul's posture.
Camara looking to hit a scissor sweep but The Gaul is one step ahead there.
Camara is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
The Gaul avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Camara has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but The Gaul can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Camara wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
The Gaul being controlled here momentarily.
Camara wants to sweep here but The Gaul controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nice takedown defense from The Gaul. No joy for Camara on that attempt.
A head kick by The Gaul misses
and Camara counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The Gaul loads up on a big right hand but Camara slips the punch.
Camara with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Camara takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CUT2#It looks like Abubakar Camara has been cut.
The Gaul tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Camara swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T4#
The Gaul misses with a hook
and Camara counters with an outside leg kick.
#TD#
Camara looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Camara wants to pass to mount but The Gaul is defending the position.
The Gaul is staying active underneath Camara, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Camara 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Camara is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abubakar Camara showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Camara has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abubakar Camara!
Our winner, Abubakar Camara, 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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Event:
SMASH: Nascimento vs Donovan
Date: Mar 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Gustafsson as Camara shoots in.
Camara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Camara tries to counter with a takedown but Gustafsson is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Camara fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gustafsson sprawls well initially but Camara persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gustafsson is looking to get back to is feet but Camara passes into side control.
Gustafsson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Camara. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Camara 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gustafsson is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Camara presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Gustafsson is trying to reverse the position but instead Camara has taken his back - oops!
Camara is breathing heavily.#T1#
Camara not allowing Gustafsson to control his hands.
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.
Gustafsson rolls, trying to escape but Camara keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Gustafsson has hold of Camara's leg, trying to break free but it's let Camara lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Gustafsson is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Camara throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Abubakar Camara!
Our winner, Abubakar Camara, 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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Event:
SMASH: Camara vs Wayne
Date: Feb 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Wayne throws a lazy right hand but Camara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Camara moves out of range of the strikes.
Wayne swings for the body but Camara moves out of range.
Wayne misses with an uppercut.
Camara defending well as Wayne loads up on a big left hand.
Wayne misses with a right hand #TD#
and Camara counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Wayne!
Wayne being controlled for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Camara is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wayne knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
Camara wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wayne keeps working.
Wayne is pushing Camara's head away, looking to escape. Camara manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB#
Camara wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wayne, who protects the arm well.
Camara tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wayne is trying to buck Camara off.
Camara trying to control the action but Wayne is working from the bottom.
Wayne bucks up and tries to throw Camara off but instead Camara has got his back!#SUB#
Camara looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Wayne is controlling Camara 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. #SUB#
Camara looking for a guillotine here but Wayne defends easily.
#T3#
Wayne 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.
Wayne looking to sit in guard and control but Camara gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Camara forces his way into half guard.
Camara not doing much here.
#SUB#
Camara seems to be working for a kimura but Wayne defends the submission attempt.
Camara trying to pass the guard but Wayne defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abubakar Camara dominated that round.
That's time! Camara's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Wayne throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Camara counters with a single leg into guard. Wayne didn't expect that.
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.
Camara trying to move into half guard but instead Wayne has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Wayne tries to free his leg and advance position but Camara is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Camara escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wayne gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wayne trying to control the position from guard on top but Camara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Camara looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Camara is trying to control the position but Wayne postures up. #T1#
Camara managing to control the position.
Wayne trying to move into half guard but instead Camara has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Wayne wants to stand up but Camara is controlling him.
Camara trying to control but Wayne is working from the bottom.
Camara sitting in guard here, content to control.
Abubakar Camara overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Camara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wayne is keeping the position for now.
Camara is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Camara wants to control from the top but Wayne keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Camara wants to pass the guard but Wayne is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Camara is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wayne can do to turn this around?#T3#
Wayne lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wayne looks to land a left hand but Camara moved out of range nicely.
Wayne throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wayne misses with a hook. Camara ducked under it nicely.
Wayne throws a jab but it's blocked by Camara.
Wayne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Camara attempts a counter takedown but Wayne avoids it well and moves away.
Wayne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Camara.
Wayne misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Camara counters with a takedown into side control.
Wayne is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Wayne seems a little lost for a moment, as Camara dominates the positioning.
Wayne wants to get back to his feet but Camara is dominant here and he's now got Wayne's back!
Wayne is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Camara.
#SUB#
Camara has got his arm under Wayne's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Wayne has spun round into Camara's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wayne trying to control but Camara is working from the bottom.
Wayne stopping the sweep attempt from Camara.
Camara wants to hit a sweep here but Wayne passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Camara there!
Camara is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wayne throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Camara because Wayne loaded up on that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Anthony Wayne will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Wayne thows a leg kick but Camara checks it #TD#
and Camara counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Wayne!
Camara wants to control but Wayne is keeping him busy.
Camara looking to control but instead Wayne has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Camara stalling away here and it's allowed Wayne to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Wayne keeping moving, preventing Camara from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayne really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Camara. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Camara won't allow Wayne to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wayne throws an overhand right that lands on Camara's shoulder, as Camara tries to avoid the shot.
Camara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wayne.
Wayne throws a shot from downtown. Camara moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Wayne.
Wayne throws a sloppy head kick and Camara moves out of range easily.
Wayne throws a sloppy body shot
#TD#
and Camara counters with a shoot takedown. Wayne fights it but they end up in guard.
Camara prevents Wayne from getting back to his feet.
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.
Camara looking to sit in guard and control but Wayne gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Wayne won't allow Camara to sweep him here. #T2#
Camara controls Wayne momentarily but Wayne frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wayne is looking to stand up but Camara won't let him.
Camara is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Camara is pulling down on Wayne's head. It's preventing any offense from Wayne, at least for the moment.
Wayne engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T3#
Wayne trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wayne misses with a looping left.
Camara blocks a jab.
Camara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wayne.
Wayne throws a hook but Camara avoids it easily.
Anthony Wayne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wayne throws a hook but Camara avoids it easily.
Wayne is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Wayne throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Camara counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Camara trying to control but Wayne is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Camara drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Wayne dives on top into guard.#REVB##T4#
Camara controls Wayne momentarily but Wayne frees himself. #SUB#
Camara is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wayne defends well.
Wayne passes Camara's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Camara wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wayne trying to control from half guard but Camara is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Wayne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wayne has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:29
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Anthony Wayne!
Anthony Wayne bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
SMASH: Reedtz vs Roy
Date: Dec 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Gee pivots, looking for a leg kick but Camara is out of range and Gee settles back down.
Camara fails with the takedown.
Gee tries to counter with a clinch but Camara shakes him off and moves away.
Camara misses with a jab to the body
and Gee counters with a nice body kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Camara.
A jab from Gee does it's job there.
Camara circles away from the clinch attempt.
Camara misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Camara.
Gee slips a jab from Camara.
Gee throws a leg kick but Camara moved away.
Camara appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gee wants to clinch
and Camara counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Gee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Camara was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sloppy strikes from Gee. Those never looked like landing.
Camara misses with a body shot.
Gee throws an off balance right hand
letting Camara counter with a right hand.
Gee looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#CL#
Camara darts in and clinches Gee up against the cage.
Gee tries to throw a body punch but Camara avoids it by throwing Gee back against the cage.
Camara working aggressively here.
#TD#
Camara has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Gee regains guard immediately.
Camara controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Camara has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Camara thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2#
Gee being controlled here, momentarily.
Gee is looking to stand up but Camara isn't so interested in that idea.
Camara tries to free his leg and advance position but Gee is retaining full guard.
Camara stays in close to Gee's body and controls the position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Camara.
Gee wants to stand up but Camara is controlling him.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Camara sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gee has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T3#
Gee fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A shot to the body from Camara misses
and Gee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Camara looks for a takedown but Gee sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abubakar Camara. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Camara scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gee wants to get back to his feet but Camara is dominant here and he's now got Gee's back!
Gee is trying to get back to his feet but Camara has full control of the position and if anything, Gee has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Camara is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Gee has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Camara has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Gee taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Camara doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Abubakar Camara!
Our winner, Abubakar Camara, 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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Event:
CWC 330 - Trump vs Cruz
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 60 wins and 42 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 13 losses; Abubakar Camara!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Camara 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: Sparxx (0) vs (2) Camara
Sparxx keeping moving, preventing Camara from controlling successfully.
Sparxx not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Camara's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sparxx 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: Sparxx (2) vs (2) Camara
Sparxx trying to pass the guard but Camara defending well.
Camara wants to control but Sparxx is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Camara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Camara is not content to let Sparxx control the position.
Camara tries to get to full guard but Sparxx has control of the leg. #T1#
Sparxx content to control rather than advance.
Sparxx trying to control the action but Camara is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Sparxx is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Camara still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Camara has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sparxx (2) vs (6) Camara
Sparxx is trying to get back to half guard.
Who's going to make the next move?#T2#
Sparxx trying to remain calm as Camara controls from the top position.
Sparxx trying to control but Camara flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Sparxx (2) vs (9) Camara
Sparxx is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Camara.
It looks like Camara 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.
Sparxx is trying to break free.
Camara just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T3#
Camara controlling well, preventing Sparxx from escaping the position.
Sparxx is working hard here to advance position.
Camara controlling the position well here. Sparxx rolled but Camara kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sparxx trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Camara's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T4#
Camara 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.
Sparxx tries to escape the position.
Camara just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Our spies down at at Convicted Fight Club inform us that Camara has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Sparxx rolls, trying to escape but Camara keeps control of the position.
Sparxx trying to control the action but Camara just sinks the hooks in.
Sparxx looking very determined here, making life difficult for Camara.
#T5#
Camara avoiding Sparxx 's attempts to control his hands.
Camara has the hooks in. Sparxx is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
I would not like to be Sparxx right now.
Sparxx tries to break free.
Sparxx is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Sparxx is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Catch Wrestling L.A., so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T6#
Sparxx is in bad spot here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Sparxx trying to control the hands but Camara breaks the grip.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparxx looking very determined here, making life difficult for Camara.
Camara 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.
#T7#
Sparxx trying to control the hands but Camara breaks the grip.
Sparxx turns into Camara and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (4) vs (9) Camara
Sparxx wants to control from the top but Camara keeps moving.
Camara trying to keep a closed guard but Sparxx is proving a slippery customer.
Sparxx passes into half guard.
Sparxx works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (7) vs (9) Camara#T8#
Camara working to try and regain half guard.
Sparxx trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sparxx wants to take his opponent's back but Camara doesn't allow it.
Camara is trying to escape the mount.
Sparxx looking to control but Camara is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Camara prevents Sparxx from taking his back.#T9#
Camara working to try and regain half guard.
Sparxx seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Camara is holding on tight.
Sparxx can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Camara is looking to escape.
Camara really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Camara tries to hold on but Sparxx pushes him away. #T10#
Sparxx wants to take Camara's back but he can't do it this time.
Sparxx controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Sparxx has control of Camara's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Camara regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Camara is controlling an arm, preventing Sparxx from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Camara tries to hold on but Sparxx pushes him away. #T11#
Sparxx seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Camara is holding on tight.
Camara is squirming around, avoiding Sparxx's attempts to control the action.
Camara sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Camara is pressing down on Sparxx's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Camara is looking for a triangle but Sparxx pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Camara has his feet on Sparxx's thighs here. He's pushed Sparxx off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Sparxx screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Abubakar Camara!
Abubakar Camara seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Tyrone Sparxx stepped up to the mic, saying 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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Event:
CWC 329
Date: Nov 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 12 losses; Shaka Zulu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 12 losses; Abubakar Camara!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Camara shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zulu but Zulu pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Zulu changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Camara looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Zulu (4) vs (0) Camara
Camara is trying to improve his position.
Camara is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Zulu is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Zulu (6) vs (0) Camara
Zulu sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zulu prevents Camara from getting the reversal.#T1#
Zulu controlling the pace for now.
Camara tries to reverse the position but Zulu maintains control.
Zulu fails to advance to Camara's back.
Camara tries to reverse the position but Zulu maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Camara wants to hold on but Zulu pushes him away.
Camara is desperately trying to improve his position but Zulu has a good base and remains in mount.
Zulu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Camara is trying to escape the mount.
Camara is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Camara has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Camara tries to lock up and control but Zulu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Zulu controlling from mount.
Camara tries to hold on but Zulu postures up.
Camara really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Camara is squirming around, avoiding Zulu's attempts to control the action.
Camara tries to reverse the position but Zulu maintains control.
Zulu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Camara is looking to escape. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Camara is in all sorts of trouble here.
Zulu controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camara is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T5#
Zulu content just to control the position here.
Zulu is looking to take Camara's back but instead Camara gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Zulu performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Zulu tries to pass to full mount but Camara defends it. #T6##SUB2#
Camara actively working from the bottom here.
Camara wants to control but Zulu is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Zulu content to control rather than advance.
Zulu is looking to advance position but Camara won't allow it. #T7#
Zulu not doing much here.
Camara tries to roll over but Zulu keeps him under control.
Zulu is pressing down on Camara's thigh, looking to free his foot. Camara is holding on for now.
Camara gets full guard.
Zulu stopping the sweep attempt from Camara.#T8#
Camara can't keep his opponent in guard - Zulu advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Zulu is looking to advance position but Camara won't allow it.
Camara has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zulu is working away from the top position though.
Zulu is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Camara wants to get back to full guard.#T9#
Zulu is pressing down on Camara's thigh, looking to free his foot. Camara is holding on for now.
Zulu prevents Camara from improving his position.
Camara trying to hold on to Zulu's head to control him but Zulu postures up.
Zulu content to control rather than advance.
Camara is looking to control Zulu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Camara avoid being mounted?#T10#
Zulu stalling.
Zulu wants to control but Camara is keeping him busy.
Zulu is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Camara is trying to get back to full guard.#T11#
Zulu wants to control but Camara is keeping him busy.
Camara regains full guard. Nicely done.
Zulu stopping the sweep attempt from Camara.
Zulu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Camara wants to sweep here but Zulu controlling him for the moment.
Zulu is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Zulu is fighting to break Camara's control of his arms but Camara is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T12#
Zulu is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Camara had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zulu defends it easily.
Zulu sitting in guard here, content to control. #T13#
Zulu preventing the sweep.
Zulu sitting in guard here, content to control.
Zulu postures up.
Zulu trying to control the position from guard on top but Camara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Camara wants to sweep here but Zulu controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Camara looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T14##SUB2#
Camara is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zulu's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Camara looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zulu is one step ahead there.
Zulu not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zulu takes the fight on points by 6 to 0.
Shaka Zulu retains his heavyweight title!
Shaka Zulu thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC HALLOWEEN HAVOC 1
Date: Oct 30, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 12 losses; Abubakar Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 17 losses; Galtero El Toro!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Camara closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. El Toro quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Camara (2) vs (0) El Toro
Camara is controlling the pace.
Camara passes into side control, despite El Toro's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (5) vs (0) El Toro
El Toro is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Camara's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara trying to pass the guard but El Toro defending well. #T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
El Toro 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.
El Toro tries to get to full guard but Camara has control of the leg.
El Toro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Camara's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Camara's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Camara (5) vs (4) El Toro
El Toro really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Camara.
El Toro tries to get the hooks in deep but Camara pushed the leg off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
El Toro just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB2#
El Toro is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Camara knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Camara for a finish.
El Toro controlling well, preventing Camara from escaping the position.
Camara trying to control but not successfully. #T3#
Camara is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Convicted Fight Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
El Toro is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Camara knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Camara for a finish. #SUB2#
Camara defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Camara trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Camara wants to escape the position.
#T4##SUB2#
El Toro has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Camara breaks El Toro's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (7) vs (4) El Toro
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camara sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed El Toro's guard.
Camara prevents El Toro from improving his position.
El Toro trying to hold on to Camara's head to control him but Camara postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. El Toro manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T5#
El Toro keeping full guard, as Camara tries to pass.
El Toro controlling Camara's posture.
El Toro wants to sweep here but Camara controlling him for the moment.
Camara is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
El Toro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T6#
El Toro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
El Toro 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.
El Toro is trying to keep Camara in close.
Camara slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (10) vs (4) El Toro
El Toro is trying to control Camara's posture but Camara avoids it. #T7#
El Toro tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Camara (12) vs (4) El Toro
Camara avoids the attempt from El Toro to control.
El Toro is squirming around, avoiding Camara's attempts to control the action.
Camara sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
El Toro working to try and regain half guard.
#T8#
Camara sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
El Toro really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Camara content just to control the position here.
El Toro working to try and regain half guard.
#T9#
El Toro keeps trying to improve his position.
Camara controlling from the full mount.
Camara avoids the attempt from El Toro to control.
Camara takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Camara will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
El Toro tries to hold on but Camara pushes him away. #T10#
El Toro manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Camara not doing much here.
El Toro wants to improve his position but Camara is controlling well.
El Toro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Camara's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Camara's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Camara (12) vs (8) El Toro#T11#
Camara wants to escape the position.
El Toro controlling from the back.
El Toro has the hooks in. Camara is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
El Toro trying to control momentarily.
El Toro just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB2#
Camara is having to fend off submission attempts from El Toro, who is looking to sink in the choke. El Toro doesn't have the hooks in though and Camara manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (14) vs (8) El Toro
El Toro trying to control the position.
#T12##SUB2#
Camara avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
El Toro being controlled here, momentarily.
El Toro is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T13#
El Toro trying to keep a closed guard but Camara is proving a slippery customer.
Camara is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Camara advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (17) vs (8) El Toro#T14#
El Toro is trying to control Camara's posture but Camara avoids it.
Camara just content to control the position.
El Toro is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Camara is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Camara (19) vs (8) El Toro
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Camara controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Camara takes the fight on points by 19 to 8.
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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Event:
CWC 327 - Nickal vs Saric
Date: Oct 23, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 12 losses; Abubakar Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Eyvind Skallagrimsson!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Skallagrimsson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Camara's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Camara (0) vs (2) Skallagrimsson
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camara looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Skallagrimsson 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 (4) vs (2) Skallagrimsson
Skallagrimsson can't escape the position.
Camara controlling from the full mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skallagrimsson tries to lock up and control but Camara gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T1#
Camara controlling his opponent.
Camara seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Skallagrimsson for as long as he can get away with.
Skallagrimsson controls the position.
Camara takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Skallagrimsson is working to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Camara takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Camara prevents Skallagrimsson from getting the reversal.
Camara takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Skallagrimsson wants to control but Camara is having none of it.
Camara controlling from mount. #T3#
Skallagrimsson is looking to get to half guard.
Skallagrimsson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Camara looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Skallagrimsson tries to hold on but Camara pushes him away.
Skallagrimsson can't escape the position.
Camara controlling the position easily from mount.
Skallagrimsson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T5#
Camara controlling the pace for now.
Skallagrimsson doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Camara takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Skallagrimsson is working to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Camara avoids the attempt from Skallagrimsson to control.
Skallagrimsson tries to reverse the position but Camara maintains control.
Camara takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Skallagrimsson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Skallagrimsson keeps trying to improve his position.
Camara takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T7#
Skallagrimsson is trying to escape the mount.
Camara takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Skallagrimsson working to try and regain half guard.
Camara sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Skallagrimsson tries to lock up and control but Camara gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Skallagrimsson has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T8#
Camara prevents Skallagrimsson from getting the reversal.
Skallagrimsson tries to lock up and control but Camara gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Camara controlling the position easily from mount.
Skallagrimsson working to try and regain half guard.
Camara looking to control and managing it successfully.
Skallagrimsson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Camara controlling his opponent.
Camara has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Skallagrimsson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T10#
Camara looking to control and managing it successfully.
Skallagrimsson tries to hold on but Camara pushes him away.
Camara tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T11#
Camara'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.
Skallagrimsson tries to hold on but Camara pushes him away.
Skallagrimsson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Camara sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Skallagrimsson is trying to escape the mount.
Camara sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T12#
Further stalling from Camara.
Skallagrimsson is looking to improve his position but Camara isn't that keen on the idea.
Camara looking to control and managing it successfully.
Camara continues to stall.#T13#
Skallagrimsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Camara controlling from the full mount.
Skallagrimsson is trying desperately to improve position.
Camara controlling the position easily from mount.
Skallagrimsson gets back to half guard.#T14#
Camara slows the pace down in half guard.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Camara.
Skallagrimsson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Skallagrimsson wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Skallagrimsson wants to control but Camara passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (7) vs (2) Skallagrimsson
And that's the end of the fight!
Camara takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
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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Event:
CWC 326
Date: Oct 16, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 11 losses; Abubakar Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 22 losses; Rich Silva Jr!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Silva Jr gets a double leg takedown into Camara's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Camara (0) vs (2) Silva Jr
Silva Jr trying to control but Camara is working from the bottom.
Camara trying to control the position.
Camara keeping moving, preventing Silva Jr from controlling successfully.
Silva Jr won't allow Camara to sweep him here.
Silva Jr passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (0) vs (5) Silva Jr
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara manages to get back to half guard.
Camara is looking for a sweep. Silva Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Camara is working hard here to advance position.
Silva Jr controlling the action here.
Camara is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Convicted Fight Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Camara is looking for a sweep. Silva Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva Jr perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Camara is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Camara trying to hold on to Silva Jr's head to control him but Silva Jr postures up.
Silva Jr trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Camara makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Camara.#SUB#
Camara looking for a guillotine here but Silva Jr defends easily.
Camara looking for a sweep. Not yet Camara, not yet.
Silva Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Camara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB#
Camara escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silva Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Camara trying to keep a closed guard but Silva Jr is proving a slippery customer.
Silva Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Camara is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Camara is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silva Jr defends well.
Camara bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silva Jr's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (2) vs (5) Silva Jr#T4#
Silva Jr is trying to keep Camara in close.
Silva Jr seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Silva Jr wants to sweep but no luck. #T5#
Camara wants to pass the guard but Silva Jr is keeping the position.
Silva Jr 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 slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Camara wants to control from the top but Silva Jr keeps moving.
Silva Jr pulls Camara in close to his closed guard and prevents Camara from doing any damage or advancing position.#T6#
Silva Jr wants to hit a sweep here but Camara passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Silva Jr there! Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (5) vs (5) Silva Jr
Camara wants to control but instead Silva Jr manages to regain half guard.
Silva Jr is trying to maintain the position but Camara is very close to passing his half guard.#T7#
Silva Jr wants to improve his position but Camara is controlling well.
Camara stalling.
The fighters are battling for position here. Silva Jr manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Camara tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva Jr is retaining full guard.
Camara postures up.
#T8#
Silva Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Camara manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (5) vs (7) Silva Jr
Silva Jr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Camara isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Silva Jr stacks Camara on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Silva Jr! Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (5) vs (10) Silva Jr
Silva Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Camara keeps working.
Silva Jr might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Camara haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T9#
Camara tries to improve position but can't.
Silva Jr in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Camara manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (7) vs (10) Silva Jr#T10#
Silva Jr regains full guard. Nicely done.
Camara trying to control but Silva Jr is working from the bottom.
Camara is looking to pass into half guard but Silva Jr pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Silva Jr is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (7) vs (12) Silva Jr
Camara can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Silva Jr controls the pace.#SUB#
Camara looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Camara looking for a sweep. Not yet Camara, not yet. #T11##SUB#
Camara working for a triangle but Silva Jr defends it easily.
Silva Jr showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Camara is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Camara escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silva Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T12#
Camara tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silva Jr wants to control from the top but Camara keeps moving. #SUB#
Camara is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silva Jr is aware though and is defending well.
Camara looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva Jr is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Camara is looking for a triangle but Silva Jr pushes his legs off easily.
#T13#
Camara keeping moving, preventing Silva Jr from controlling successfully.
Camara working a defensive guard here.
Camara has his hands on Silva Jr's head, controlling the position.
Camara tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silva Jr is stalling in the full guard. #T14#
Silva Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Camara is retaining full guard.
Camara is trying to control the position but Silva Jr postures up.
Silva Jr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silva Jr wins on points by 12 to 7.
Rich Silva Jr is the new heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Rich Silva Jr, 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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Event:
CWC 325 - Camara vs Petersen
Date: Oct 09, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 11 losses; Abubakar Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 27 losses; Conald Petersen!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Camara scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Camara (2) vs (0) Petersen
Petersen is trying to get back to full guard.
Camara trying to mount his opponent but Petersen defends it.
Petersen wants to improve his position but Camara is controlling well.
Petersen is controlling Camara's trapped leg to prevent Camara from advancing to side control.
Camara is thwarting Petersen's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen wants to get back to full guard.
Petersen is trying to control but can't.
#T1#
Petersen is pressing down on Camara's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Petersen looking for a sweep. Not yet Petersen, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Camara being controlled here momentarily.
Camara postures up.
Petersen pulls Camara in close to prevent any damage.
Camara's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Petersen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Petersen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Camara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Petersen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Camara is one step ahead there.
Petersen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Camara manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (2) vs (2) Petersen
Camara trying to control the position.
Petersen trying to move into half guard but instead Camara has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (4) vs (2) Petersen
Camara stays in close to Petersen's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Petersen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3#
Petersen has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Camara has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (7) vs (2) Petersen
Petersen tries to bench press Camara off him but Camara keeps the position.
Camara controlling from side mount.
Camara trying to control the position but Petersen is working away.
Petersen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Camara's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Petersen keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Camara is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (10) vs (2) Petersen#T4#
Camara sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petersen is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Camara controlling the position easily from mount.
Petersen wants to control but Camara is having none of it.#T5#
Petersen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Camara trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Petersen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Camara sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Petersen is trying to escape the mount.
#T6#
Camara content just to control the position here.
Camara looking to control but Petersen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T7#
Petersen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Petersen wants to hold on but Camara pushes him away.
Petersen tries to reverse the position but Camara maintains control.
Petersen tries to hold on but Camara postures up.
Petersen is trying desperately to improve position.
Camara content just to control the position here.
Camara wants to control the pace but Petersen is squirming around nicely. #T8#
Petersen tries to hold on but Camara pushes him away.
Petersen can't escape the position.
Camara wants to control the pace but Petersen is squirming around nicely.
Petersen tries to lock up and control but Camara gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Petersen working to try and regain half guard.
Camara looking to control but Petersen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Petersen wants to control but Camara is having none of it.#T9#
Petersen gets back to half guard.
Petersen trying to hold on to Camara's head to control him but Camara postures up.
Petersen is looking for a sweep. Camara is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Camara perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Petersen wants to get back to full guard but Camara has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (13) vs (2) Petersen
Petersen is trying to escape the mount.
Petersen tries to lock up and control but Camara gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Camara trying to control but Petersen is having none of it. #T10#
Camara looking to control and managing it successfully.
Petersen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Petersen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Camara controlling the pace for now.
Camara can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Petersen is looking to escape. #T11#
Camara controlling the pace for now.
Camara trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Petersen tries to lock up and control but Camara gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Camara content just to control the position here.
Petersen is squirming around, avoiding Camara's attempts to control the action. #T12#
Petersen working to try and regain half guard.
Petersen is still trying to improve position.
Petersen keeps trying to improve his position.
Camara wants to control the pace but Petersen is squirming around nicely.
Petersen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T13#
Camara takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Camara tries to control but Petersen wriggling away.
Petersen tries to reverse the position but Camara maintains control.
Petersen manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Petersen trying to control from the bottom.
Petersen is looking for a sweep. Camara is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T14#
Camara not doing much here.
Petersen is concentrating on defense, preventing Camara from advancing position.
Petersen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Camara is working away from the top position though.
Petersen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Well, if Camara 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.
Petersen is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Camara takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
Abubakar Camara retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Abubakar Camara, 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.
The defeated Conald Petersen had this to say: 'Ta Ta there retard'. |
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Event:
CWC 324 - Zulu vs Camara
Date: Oct 02, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 11 losses; Shaka Zulu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 11 losses; Abubakar Camara!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Zulu leaves Camara with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Camara is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Zulu's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Zulu (0) vs (2) Camara
Camara prevents Zulu from improving his position.
Camara is looking to take a break and control but Zulu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zulu is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Camara trying to pass the guard but Zulu defending well.
Camara not doing much here.
Zulu is looking to control Camara's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zulu avoid being mounted?
Camara wants to pass to mount but Zulu is defending the position. #T2#
Camara seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zulu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zulu is trying is best to control the position here.
Camara with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Zulu tries to roll over but Camara keeps him under control.
Camara tries to pass to full mount but Zulu defends it.
Zulu moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Zulu pulls Camara in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Camara is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Camara wants to pass the guard but Zulu is keeping the position.
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.
Zulu pulls Camara in close to prevent any damage. #T5#
Camara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zulu seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zulu wants to hit a sweep here but Camara passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Zulu there! Score +3 for passing guard: Zulu (0) vs (5) Camara#T6#
Zulu tries to hold on but Camara postures up.
Camara takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T7#
Zulu is trying to escape the mount.
Camara tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Camara's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Zulu is trying desperately to improve position.#T8#
Zulu tries to hold on but Camara pushes him away.
Camara controlling the pace for now.
Let's hope that Camara 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.
Zulu is squirming around, avoiding Camara's attempts to control the action. #T9#
Camara takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Zulu is looking to get to half guard.
Camara controlling the pace for now. #T10#
Zulu tries to lock up and control but Camara gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Zulu is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Camara controlling the position easily from mount. #T11#
Camara tries to control but Zulu wriggling away. #T12#
Zulu is trying to escape the mount.
Zulu is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Camara can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zulu is looking to escape.
Camara content just to control the position here.
Zulu wants to hold on but Camara pushes him away.#T13#
Zulu sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Zulu is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at SSJ Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Camara tries to pass the half guard into mount. Zulu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Zulu is staying active underneath Camara, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Camara is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T14##SUB#
Zulu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Camara pulls his head out easily.
Zulu is concentrating on defense, preventing Camara from advancing position.
Zulu is looking for a sweep. Camara is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zulu keeping hold of Camara's head, controlling as best he can.
Camara perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zulu is not content to let Camara control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Camara wins on points by 5 to 0.
Abubakar Camara is the new heavyweight champion!
Abubakar Camara thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CATCHMANIA 3
Date: Sep 25, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 29 losses; Harry Hirsch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 11 losses; Abubakar Camara!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Taro Takaoka and Ren Mimura.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Camara throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hirsch's waist but Hirsch gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Camara off to one side. #CL#
Hirsch has managed to clinch.
Camara is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Camara is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hirsch pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Camara turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Camara manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hirsch (0) vs (4) Camara
Camara gets to mount! Hirsch was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hirsch (0) vs (6) Camara
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hirsch is looking to get to half guard.
Hirsch regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
Hirsch wants to get back to full guard.
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.
Camara is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Hirsch reverses the position - he's now on top in Camara's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (2) vs (6) Camara
Hirsch's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Camara working a defensive guard but Hirsch manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (5) vs (6) Camara
Camara seems a little lost for a moment, as Hirsch dominates the positioning.#T2#
Camara is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Camara wants to control but Hirsch postures up.
Hirsch is staying tight to Camara's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T3#
Camara is looking for a sweep.
Camara keeps trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Camara's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Camara is looking for a sweep.
Camara has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Camara is still trying to improve position.#T4#
Hirsch trying to control the action but Camara is working from the bottom.
Camara is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Camara is trying to control Hirsch's posture but Hirsch avoids it.
Camara gets back to half guard.
Hirsch takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T5#
Camara is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hirsch's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hirsch's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hirsch (5) vs (10) Camara
Hirsch trying to control the position but Camara manages to sink in the hooks.
Hirsch is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Camara has good solid back control here.
Hirsch is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T6#
Camara 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.
You can see the frustration on Hirsch's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
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.
Camara gets his hands free as Hirsch looks to control.
Camara controlling the position well here. Hirsch rolled but Camara kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T7#
You can see the frustration on Hirsch's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Camara biding his time, looking for the opening.
Hirsch trying to control the action but Camara just sinks the hooks in.
Camara controlling the position well here. Hirsch rolled but Camara kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8#
Hirsch rolls, trying to escape but Camara keeps control of the position.
Camara tries to keep control of the position but Hirsch is staying busy.#T9#
Camara controlling from the back.
Will Camara go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Camara is not going to allow Hirsch to sit and survive in this position.
Camara biding his time, controlling Hirsch. #T10#
Hirsch looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Hirsch is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at SSJ Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Hirsch wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Camara is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Hirsch knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Hirsch for a finish.
Hirsch trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T11#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Camara's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
You can see the frustration on Hirsch's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Camara controls the position.
Hirsch trying to control but not successfully. #T12#
Hirsch rolls, trying to escape but Camara keeps control of the position.
Hirsch is working hard here to advance position.
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.
Hirsch trying to control but not successfully. #T13#
Hirsch tries to escape the position.
Camara tries to keep control of the position but Hirsch is staying busy.
Camara just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T14#
Camara tries to get the hooks in deep but Hirsch pushed the leg off.
Camara keeps control of the position as Hirsch tries to break free.
Hirsch is keeping busy.
What can Hirsch do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Camara controlling well, preventing Hirsch from escaping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Camara wins on points by 10 to 5.
A victorious Abubakar Camara thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 322 - Pavlov vs Read
Date: Sep 18, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 11 losses; Abubakar Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 22 losses; Leandro Lo!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Camara closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Camara (4) vs (0) Lo
The referee asks Camara politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Camara prefers to stall for the moment though.
Lo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Camara wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lo keeps working.
Camara slows the pace down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Lo 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.
Camara has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lo prevents Camara from improving position.
Camara 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.#T2#
Lo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Camara off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Camara (4) vs (4) Lo
Lo is hanging on to Camara's back as he tries to escape.
Camara trying to control the hands but Lo breaks the grip.
Camara tries to break free.
Lo controlling the position well here. Camara rolled but Lo kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Camara can't escape the position.
#T3#
Camara trying to control the position but Lo manages to sink in the hooks.
Lo is hanging on to Camara's back as he tries to escape.
Camara trying to control the position but Lo manages to sink in the hooks.
Lo keeps control of the position as Camara tries to break free.
Camara trying to control the hands but Lo breaks the grip.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Camara is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Lo.
#T4#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camara is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lo is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
A lull in the action here.
Lo avoiding Camara 's attempts to control his hands. #T5#
I really don't envy Camara right now.
Lo trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Camara doesn't escape.
Lo wants to control but Camara is keeping busy.
Camara rolls, trying to escape but Lo keeps control of the position.
Lo has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Camara's body.
Lo doesn't have the hooks in and Camara manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (6) vs (4) Lo#T6#
Camara tries to free his leg and advance position but Lo is retaining full guard.
Lo controlling the position.
Camara controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Camara'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.
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.
Camara trying to control the position from guard on top but Lo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Camara is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Camara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lo is keeping the position for now. #T8#
Camara is working hard here to advance position.
Camara is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T9#
Camara trying to control but Lo is working from the bottom.
Lo is pulling down on Camara's head. It's preventing any offense from Camara, at least for the moment.
Lo being controlled here, momentarily.
Camara trying to control the position from guard on top but Lo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Lo looking for a sweep. Not yet Lo, not yet.
Camara postures up.
Camara sitting in guard here, content to control.
Camara preventing the sweep. #T11#
Camara wants to control from the top but Lo keeps moving.
Lo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lo pulls Camara in close to his closed guard and prevents Camara from doing any damage or advancing position.#T12#
Camara sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lo's guard.
Lo is looking for a sweep. Camara is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Camara seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lo wants to improve his position but Camara is controlling well.
#T13#
Camara trying to control the action but Lo is working from the bottom.
Camara looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Camara is controlling the pace.
#T14#
Lo tries to roll over but Camara keeps him under control.
Camara looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lo is refusing to be controlled, as Camara sits in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Camara trying to mount his opponent but Lo defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Camara takes the fight on points by 6 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Abubakar Camara thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 321 - Prelims
Date: Sep 11, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 11 losses; Abubakar Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 31 losses; David Allan Coe!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Camara scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Camara (2) vs (0) Coe
Coe is trying to control but can't.
Camara is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Coe wants to improve his position but Camara is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coe is still trying to improve position.
Coe moves into full guard.
#T1##SUB2#
Coe looking for a guillotine here but Camara defends easily.
Camara tries to free his leg and advance position but Coe is retaining full guard.
Coe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Camara is one step ahead there.
Coe pulls Camara in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Camara preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Coe looking for a guillotine here but Camara defends easily.
Camara is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Coe is looking for a triangle but Camara pushes his legs off easily.
#T3#
Camara trying to control the position from guard on top but Coe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coe is trying to keep Camara in close.
#SUB2#
Coe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Camara postures up.
Coe is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Camara works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Still in half guard, Camara seems content to control.#T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Camara is trying to control. Coe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Coe is looking for a sweep. Camara is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Camara is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Camara passes into side control, despite Coe's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (5) vs (0) Coe
Camara working away.#T5#
Coe is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Camara off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Camara (5) vs (4) Coe
Coe has good solid back control here. #SUB2#
Coe is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Camara trying to control the hands but Coe won't let him. #T6##SUB2#
Coe looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Coe looking for the choke but no joy.
My spies in Far-Q Fight Club inform me that Coe has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Camara looking very determined here, making life difficult for Coe.
#SUB2#
Coe has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Camara has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
I really don't envy Camara right now.
#T7##SUB2#
Coe looking for the choke from the back.
Camara trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Coe is hanging on to Camara's back as he tries to escape.
Camara trying to control the action but Coe just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Camara fending off the submission attempt from Coe. #SUB2#
Camara is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Camara trying to control the position but Coe manages to sink in the hooks. #T8#
Camara is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Coe is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Coe working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Coe is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Camara has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Camara might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Coe working for the choke.
Coe is trying to stick to Camara's back but Camara is turning into Coe. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Coe's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Camara. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (7) vs (4) Coe#T9#
Coe looking for a sweep. Not yet Coe, not yet.
Camara slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Coe keeping full guard, as Camara tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Coe looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Camara has picked Coe up and slammed him! Coe can't keep hold of the triangle and Camara manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (10) vs (4) Coe
Coe is looking to reverse the position.
Coe is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Camara is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Camara (12) vs (4) Coe
Coe tries to hold on but Camara postures up.#T10#
Camara takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Camara looking to control but Coe is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Coe is trying desperately to improve position.
Camara controlling the pace for now. #T11#
Coe is looking to improve his position but Camara isn't that keen on the idea.
Coe tries to hold on but Camara postures up.
Camara wants to control the pace but Coe is squirming around nicely.
Coe can't escape the position.
Camara controlling from the full mount.
Coe keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T12#
Coe slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Camara seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T13#
Camara is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (15) vs (4) Coe
Camara prevents Coe from getting the reversal.
Coe wants to hold on but Camara pushes him away.
Camara wants to control the pace but Coe is squirming around nicely.
Camara controlling the position easily from mount.
Coe can't escape the position.
#T14#
Camara content just to control the position here.
Camara can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Coe is looking to escape.
Coe tries to hold on but Camara postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Coe is working to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Camara takes the fight on points by 15 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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Event:
CWC 320 - Prelims
Date: Sep 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; More IsMore! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 10 losses; Abubakar Camara!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nice takedown defense from IsMore. No joy for Camara on that attempt.
IsMore attempts a counter takedown but Camara avoids it well and moves away.#CL#
Camara gets tackled into the cage by IsMore. IsMore maintains the clinch.
Camara prevents a takedown attempt there.
Camara is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but IsMore is defending well.#TD#
IsMore has picked Camara up - he's going for a ride! IsMore dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: IsMore (2) vs (0) Camara
IsMore tries to pass to full mount but Camara defends it.
IsMore is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: IsMore (5) vs (0) Camara
Camara is looking to improve his position but IsMore isn't that keen on the idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Camara is still trying to improve position.
IsMore sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
IsMore trying to control but Camara is having none of it.
Camara tries to improve his position but instead IsMore has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: IsMore (8) vs (0) Camara#T2#
I really don't envy Camara right now.
Camara turns into IsMore and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: IsMore (8) vs (2) Camara#SUB#
IsMore working for a triangle but Camara defends it easily.
Camara showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
IsMore trying to control the position here.
IsMore seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T3#
IsMore 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: IsMore (10) vs (2) Camara
Camara is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Camara is defending against the submission attempts here by IsMore.
Camara trying to control but IsMore postures up.
#T4#
Camara is looking to improve his position.
Camara works his way to full guard. Good work.
IsMore's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
IsMore drops back looking for a leg! Camara is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Camara manages to kick IsMore off! IsMore jumps back into Camara's guard. #SUB2#
Camara looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T5#
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 looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Camara escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. IsMore gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Camara throws his legs up looking for a submission but IsMore uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: IsMore (13) vs (2) Camara
Camara tries to buck IsMore off but IsMore is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
IsMore wants to control but Camara is keeping him busy.
Camara is looking to reverse the position.
IsMore trying to control the action but Camara is working from the bottom.
Camara tries to bench press IsMore off him but IsMore keeps the position. #SUB#
IsMore is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Camara has escaped the position, nice work there. #T7#
Camara is trying to improve his position.
IsMore wants to control but Camara is keeping him busy.
IsMore is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Camara is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
IsMore is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Camara knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
IsMore tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T8#
IsMore trying to control the position but Camara is working away. #SUB#
IsMore goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Camara rolls with the submission and now he's on top in IsMore's guard! Nice work there by Camara! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: IsMore (13) vs (4) Camara
IsMore wants to sweep but no luck. #T9#
Camara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. IsMore is keeping the position for now.
Camara postures up.
Camara trying to control the position from guard on top but IsMore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camara advances to half guard.
IsMore tries to roll over but Camara keeps him under control.#SUB#
IsMore looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T10#
IsMore gets back to full guard.
Camara controls from within his opponent's guard.
IsMore manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Camara manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: IsMore (15) vs (4) Camara
IsMore trying to control but Camara is working from the bottom. #T11#
IsMore controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Camara is looking for a triangle but IsMore pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Camara looking for a guillotine here but IsMore defends easily.
Our spies down at at Convicted Fight Club inform us that Camara has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Camara wants to hit a sweep here but IsMore passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Camara there! Score +3 for passing guard: IsMore (18) vs (4) Camara#T12#
IsMore trying to control but Camara is having none of it. #SUB#
IsMore has hold of Camara's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Camara manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Camara is trying to escape the mount.
#T13#
Camara wants to hold on but IsMore pushes him away.
Camara can't escape the position.
IsMore controlling the position easily from mount.
Camara can't escape the position.
#T14#
IsMore wants to control the pace but Camara is squirming around nicely.
Camara is wriggling around trying to escape.
IsMore trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Camara tries to reverse the position but IsMore maintains control.
And that's the end of the fight!
IsMore takes the fight on points by 18 to 4.
A victorious More IsMore thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TWGC 37 (265+lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 10 losses; Shaka Zulu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 9 losses; Abubakar Camara!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Zulu has Camara up against the cage in a clinch.
Zulu stops a takedown attempt from Camara.
Zulu has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Camara avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Zulu stops a takedown attempt from Camara.
Camara goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zulu prevents it.
Shaka Zulu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abubakar Camara.
Zulu goes for a takedown in the clinch but Camara prevents it.
#TD#
Zulu turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Zulu (4) vs (0) Camara
Camara is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here as Zulu stalls from top position.
Camara is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Zulu taking a breather here.
Camara tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Camara trying to control but Zulu flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Zulu (7) vs (0) Camara#T2#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Zulu controlling the positon.
Camara is in bad spot here.
Camara is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Camara has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Camara rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Zulu is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Camara wants to control but Zulu is keeping busy.
#T4#
Camara is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zulu moves into full mount! Camara won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Zulu (10) vs (0) Camara
Camara tries to lock up and control but Zulu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Camara might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Zulu haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Zulu controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Camara is desperately trying to improve his position but Zulu has a good base and remains in mount.
Camara wants to hold on but Zulu pushes him away.
Zulu fails to take his opponent's back.
Zulu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Zulu fails to take his opponent's back. #T6#
Camara tries to lock up and control but Zulu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Zulu trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Camara tries to reverse the position but Zulu maintains control.
Camara is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Camara keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Camara tries to control Zulu's body but Zulu pushes him off. Camara squirms to his side and now Zulu has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Zulu (13) vs (0) Camara#T7#
Camara rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zulu is taking a breather. Camara 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.
Zulu trying to mount his opponent but Camara defends it.
Camara tries to get to full guard but Zulu has control of the leg.
Zulu controlling the action here. #T8#
Camara is in trouble now - Zulu has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Zulu (16) vs (0) Camara
Camara can't escape the position.
Camara is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Zulu prevents Camara from getting the reversal.
Zulu fails to move to back control.
Zulu content just to control the position here. #T9#
Zulu works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Zulu (19) vs (0) Camara
Camara is in bad spot here.
Zulu controls the position.
Camara tries to roll but Zulu sticks to his back.
Camara trying to control the hands but Zulu breaks the grip.
Camara tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T10#
Camara tries to reverse the position but Zulu maintains control.
Zulu controlling from mount.
Zulu avoids the attempt from Camara to control.#T11#
Zulu looking to control and managing it successfully.
Camara is trying to reverse the position but instead Zulu has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Zulu (22) vs (0) Camara
Camara is really stuck here.
Camara keeps trying to improve his position.
Zulu has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Camara's body.
#T12#
Camara is in bad spot here.
Zulu is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Camara 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.
Camara wants to control his opponent's hands but Zulu gets his hands free.
Zulu controlling well, preventing Camara from escaping the position.
I would not like to be Camara right now.
A lull in the action here.
#T13#
Zulu trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Camara doesn't escape.
Camara trying to control the position but Zulu manages to sink in the hooks.
Zulu doesn't have the hooks in and Camara manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zulu (22) vs (2) Camara
Camara stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zulu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Camara being controlled here momentarily. #T14#
Zulu 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 is fighting to break Zulu's control of his arms but Zulu is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Camara preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zulu takes the fight on points by 22 to 2.
After winning the bout, Shaka Zulu 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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Event:
TWGC 37 (265+lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Aug 20, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 9 losses; Abubakar Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 9 losses; Xandao Couceiro!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Camara 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: Camara (2) vs (0) Couceiro
Couceiro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Couceiro is trying to hold Camara in close to prevent damage but Camara has managed to pass into half guard.
Couceiro is trying to maintain the position but Camara is very close to passing his half guard.
Camara controlling the action here.
Couceiro has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Couceiro wants to control but Camara is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couceiro might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Camara haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Couceiro tries to roll over but Camara keeps him under control.#SUB#
Camara is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1#
Camara is pressing down on Couceiro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Couceiro is holding on for now.
Camara controlling the action here.
Couceiro trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Camara is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Couceiro is just riding it out for now. Camara eventually gives up the hold.
Couceiro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Camara is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Still in half guard, Camara seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Couceiro is pressing down on Camara's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Couceiro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Couceiro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Couceiro is trying to keep Camara in close.
Camara is pushing down on Couceiro's leg trying to pass to half guard. Couceiro is fighting to maintain full guard but Camara has managed to sneak the leg through.
Couceiro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Couceiro trying to control here.
Camara prevents Couceiro from improving his position.
Couceiro trying to get back to full guard but Camara takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (5) vs (0) Couceiro
Camara controlling from mount.
Camara will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Couceiro 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: Camara (8) vs (0) Couceiro
Couceiro is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T4#
Couceiro turns into Camara and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (8) vs (2) Couceiro
Couceiro looking to pass the guard.
Couceiro is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Couceiro looking to pass the guard.
Couceiro is fighting to break Camara's control of his arms but Camara is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Couceiro looking to pass the guard.
Couceiro sitting in guard here, content to control. #T5#
Couceiro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Camara is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Couceiro has gone for a leg lock! Camara slips out almost immediately though and dives into Couceiro's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (10) vs (2) Couceiro
Camara looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Couceiro wants to sweep but no luck. #T6##SUB2#
Couceiro looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Camara has picked Couceiro up and slammed him! Couceiro can't keep hold of the triangle and Camara manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (13) vs (2) Couceiro
You can see the frustration on Couceiro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Couceiro is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Camara off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Camara (13) vs (6) Couceiro
Couceiro is hanging on to Camara's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Camara 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 Couceiro gets his way!
Camara trying to control the hands but Couceiro won't let him.
Will Couceiro go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T7#
Camara tries to escape but Couceiro has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Couceiro is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Camara turns into Couceiro and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (15) vs (6) Couceiro
Camara sitting in guard here, content to control.
Couceiro is looking to sweep but instead, Camara has passed into half guard.
#T8##SUB2#
Couceiro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Camara pulls his head out easily.
Camara prevents Couceiro from improving his position.
Couceiro gets back to full guard.
Couceiro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Camara is one step ahead there.
Camara tries to free his leg and advance position but Couceiro is retaining full guard.
Couceiro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T9##SUB2#
Couceiro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Camara is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Couceiro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Camara defends it easily.
Camara advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (18) vs (6) Couceiro
Camara passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Couceiro! Score +2 for reaching mount: Camara (20) vs (6) Couceiro
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camara wants to take Couceiro's back but he can't do it this time.
Camara avoids the attempt from Couceiro to control.
Couceiro wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Camara (23) vs (6) Couceiro
Couceiro looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T10#
Couceiro can't escape the position.
Good control from Camara.
You can see the frustration on Couceiro's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Couceiro wants to control his opponent's hands but Camara gets his hands free. #T11##SUB#
Camara looking for the choke from the back.
I really don't envy Couceiro right now.
Couceiro is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Couceiro manages to reverse the position and now he's in Camara's guard. Nice work there by Couceiro.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (23) vs (8) Couceiro
Camara is adopting a defensive guard.
Couceiro stopping the sweep attempt from Camara.#T12#
Couceiro's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Couceiro trying to control but Camara is working from the bottom.
Couceiro tries to free his leg and advance position but Camara is retaining full guard.
Camara seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Couceiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Camara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Couceiro looking to pass the guard.
Camara looking for a sweep. Not yet Camara, not yet.
Couceiro postures up.
Camara managing to control the position.
Camara trying to keep a closed guard but Couceiro is proving a slippery customer.
#T13#
Camara looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Camara keeping full guard, as Couceiro tries to pass.
Camara can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Couceiro controls the pace.
Camara pulls Couceiro in close to prevent any damage.
Couceiro controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T14#
Camara manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Couceiro manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (25) vs (8) Couceiro#SUB2#
Couceiro is looking for a triangle but Camara pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Couceiro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Couceiro looking for a guillotine here but Camara defends easily.
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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Camara takes the fight on points by 25 to 8.
Abubakar Camara decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 37 (265+lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 19, 2022 |
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 7 wins and 4 losses; Darragh Fiachna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 9 losses; Abubakar Camara!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Camara gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiachna (0) vs (2) Camara
Fiachna tries to roll over but Camara keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Fiachna is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Camara has latched onto it... Big trouble! Camara pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Fiachna is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Camara!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Abubakar Camara!
A victorious Abubakar Camara thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 314 - Fiso vs Jan
Date: Jul 24, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 8 losses; Abubakar Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 27 losses; Harry Hirsch!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Hirsch feints and as Camara raises his hands in defense, Hirsch changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Camara (0) vs (2) Hirsch
Hirsch 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.
Camara pulls Hirsch in close to prevent any damage.
Hirsch wants to pass the guard but Camara is keeping the position.
Hirsch content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Camara looking for a sweep. Not yet Camara, not yet.
Hirsch looking to pass the guard.
Hirsch controlling from the top position.
Hirsch pushes down on Camara's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Camara is controlling Hirsch's trapped leg to prevent Hirsch from advancing to side control.#T2#
Camara wants to improve his position but Hirsch is controlling well.
Camara is working hard here to advance position.
Camara trying to hold on to Hirsch's head to control him but Hirsch postures up.
#T3#
Hirsch passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (0) vs (5) Hirsch
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Camara wants to control but Hirsch postures up.
Camara is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Camara's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hirsch tries to move to mount but Camara blocks the move with his legs. #T4#
Camara is not content to let Hirsch control the position.
Camara prevents Hirsch from moving into mount.
Camara tries to bench press Hirsch off him but Hirsch keeps the position.
Camara wants to control but Hirsch postures up.
Hirsch content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Hirsch tries to move into full mount but can't pass Camara's legs. #T5#
Camara seems a little lost for a moment, as Hirsch dominates the positioning.
Camara wants to control but Hirsch postures up.
Camara tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hirsch wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Camara can't do much from the bottom here.
Camara controls the position for a moment.
Hirsch controlling from side mount. #T6#
Camara regains half guard.
Hirsch trying to control from half guard but Camara is working away.
Hirsch controlling the action here. #T7#
Camara is looking to get back to full guard here but Hirsch has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (0) vs (8) Hirsch
Hirsch is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Camara tries to bench press Hirsch off him but Hirsch keeps the position. #T8#
Camara wants to control but Hirsch postures up.
Camara is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hirsch is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Camara stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Camara manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (2) vs (8) Hirsch
Hirsch trying to control but Camara postures up.
Camara stalling. #T9#
Hirsch wants to control but Camara passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (5) vs (8) Hirsch
Camara controls the position.
Hirsch tries to buck Camara off but Camara is having none of it.#SUB#
Camara is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hirsch has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hirsch can't do much from the bottom here. #T10#
Camara has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Hirsch! Score +2 for reaching mount: Camara (7) vs (8) Hirsch
Hirsch tries to reverse the position but Camara maintains control.
Camara wants to control the pace but Hirsch is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Camara swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Hirsch is now in Camara's guard. A big mistake from Camara there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (7) vs (10) Hirsch#T11#
Camara seems keen to control Hirsch's posture.
Camara trying to keep a closed guard but Hirsch is proving a slippery customer.
Hirsch is stalling in the full guard.
Camara trying to keep a closed guard but Hirsch is proving a slippery customer.
Camara seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T12#
Camara keeping full guard, as Hirsch tries to pass.
Hirsch looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hirsch's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T13#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Camara holds on and takes a little breather.
Hirsch is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Camara controls Hirsch momentarily but Hirsch frees himself. #T14#
Hirsch controlling from the top position.
Camara trying to control the position here.
Camara trying to keep a closed guard but Hirsch is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hirsch wants to pass the guard but Camara is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hirsch wins on points by 10 to 7.
Harry Hirsch decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 313 - Zulu vs Hirsch
Date: Jul 17, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 7 losses; Abubakar Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 16 losses; Rich Silva Jr!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Camara scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Camara (4) vs (0) Silva Jr
Silva Jr is looking for a sweep.
Silva Jr wants to control but Camara postures up.#SUB#
Camara working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Silva Jr regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara controlling the action here.
Camara is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Silva Jr! Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (7) vs (0) Silva Jr#T1#
Camara avoids the attempt from Silva Jr to control.
Silva Jr is in all sorts of trouble here.
Camara tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Camara wants to take Silva Jr's back but he can't do it this time.
Silva Jr tries to hold on but Camara pushes him away. #T2##SUB#
Camara swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Silva Jr is now in Camara's guard. A big mistake from Camara there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (7) vs (2) Silva Jr
Silva Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Camara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva Jr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
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.
Silva Jr controlling from the top position. #T3#
Camara not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Silva Jr wants to control from the top but Camara keeps moving.
Silva Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Camara keeping moving, preventing Silva Jr from controlling successfully.
Camara controlling the position.
Silva Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Camara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB2#
Silva Jr has gone for a leg lock! Camara slips out almost immediately though and dives into Silva Jr's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (9) vs (2) Silva Jr#SUB2#
Silva Jr looking for a guillotine here but Camara defends easily.
Silva Jr can't keep his opponent in guard - Camara advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Camara is looking to stall here but Silva Jr recovers full guard. #T5#
Camara wants to control from the top but Silva Jr keeps moving.
Silva Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Camara content to stall in guard here.
Silva Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Camara's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (9) vs (4) Silva Jr#T6#
Camara trying to control the position.
Silva Jr wants to control from the top but Camara keeps moving.
Silva Jr showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Silva Jr wants to control from the top but Camara keeps moving. #T7#
Camara controls Silva Jr momentarily but Silva Jr frees himself.
Silva Jr preventing the sweep.
Silva Jr wants to pass the guard but Camara is keeping the position.
Camara working a defensive guard here.
#T8#
Silva Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Camara.
Silva Jr postures up.
Silva Jr works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Camara moves into full guard.
Camara seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB2#
Silva Jr has gone for a leg lock! Camara slips out almost immediately though and dives into Silva Jr's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (11) vs (4) Silva Jr
Camara stopping the sweep attempt from Silva Jr.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9#
Camara wants to control from the top but Silva Jr keeps moving. #SUB2#
Silva Jr looking for a triangle here. Camara is fighting it but it looks tight! Silva Jr pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Camara is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rich Silva Jr!
Our winner, Rich Silva Jr, 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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Event:
CWC 312 - Ziyaeddin vs Priest
Date: Jul 10, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 6 losses; Abubakar Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 9 losses; Shaka Zulu!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zulu tries for a takedown. No joy.
Zulu is working for takedown but Camara is calmly controlling the position for now.
Zulu tries for a takedown but Camara manages to get underhooks.
Abubakar Camara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaka Zulu.
Camara has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Zulu is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Zulu gets underhooks to prevent Camara's takedown attempt.
Zulu drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Camara prevents the takedown attempt.
Zulu gets underhooks to prevent Camara's takedown attempt.
Zulu wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD2#
Zulu is trying to trip Camara. He has hold of a leg but Camara is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Zulu persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Camara (0) vs (2) Zulu
Zulu is fighting to break Camara's control of his arms but Camara is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Camara seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Zulu trying to control the position from guard on top but Camara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zulu might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Camara haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T1#
Camara wants to improve his position but instead Zulu has moved into half guard.
Camara is pressing down on Zulu's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Camara is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Zulu is stalling in the full guard.
Camara keeping full guard, as Zulu tries to pass. #T2#
Camara pulls Zulu in close to his closed guard and prevents Zulu from doing any damage or advancing position.
Zulu 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camara working a defensive guard here.
Camara pulls Zulu in close to his closed guard and prevents Zulu from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3#
Zulu pushing down on Camara's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Camara is trying to maintain the position but Zulu is very close to passing his half guard.
Still in half guard, Zulu seems content to control.
Camara trying to control but Zulu postures up.
Zulu performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
Camara is looking to get back to full guard here but Zulu has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (0) vs (5) Zulu
Camara holding on.
Camara is looking for a sweep.#T5#
Camara prevents Zulu from moving into mount.
Camara tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zulu wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Camara is working hard here to advance position.
Camara keeping his opponent close.
Camara being controlled for a moment. #T6#
Zulu gets to mount! Camara was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Camara (0) vs (7) Zulu
Zulu controlling from the full mount.
Camara tries to hold on but Zulu postures up.
Zulu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Camara is looking to escape. #T7#
Camara working to try and regain half guard.
Zulu tries to control but Camara wriggling away.
Camara is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T8#
Zulu controlling from mount.
Camara keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Camara is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Zulu controlling from mount.
Camara tries to improve his position but instead Zulu has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Camara (0) vs (10) Zulu#T9#
Good control from Zulu.
Camara tries to break free.
Zulu controls the position.
Camara is in bad spot here.
#T10#
Zulu is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Camara wants to escape the position.
Zulu controlling from the back.
Zulu controlling well, preventing Camara from escaping the position.
#T11#
Camara breaks Zulu's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (2) vs (10) Zulu
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Zulu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Camara doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Camara manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Camara controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Zulu trying to control the position.
#T12#
Zulu wants to hit a sweep here but Camara passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Zulu there! Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (5) vs (10) Zulu
Camara content just to control the position here.
Well,Camara is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Camara tries to control but Zulu wriggling away.
Zulu regains half guard.#T13#
Zulu is refusing to be controlled, as Camara sits in half guard.
Zulu wants to get back to full guard.
Camara content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Camara trying to control from half guard but Zulu is working away.
Zulu 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.#T14#
Zulu is controlling Camara's trapped leg to prevent Camara from advancing to side control.
Camara passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (8) vs (10) Zulu
Zulu 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!
Zulu tries to hold on but Camara pushes him away.
Zulu tries to reverse the position but Camara maintains control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zulu wins on points by 10 to 8.
Shaka Zulu is the new heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Shaka Zulu 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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Event:
CWC 311 - Lee vs Brown
Date: Jul 03, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 6 losses; Abubakar Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 11 losses; Galtero El Toro!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Camara scores with a takedown into El Toro's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Camara (2) vs (0) El Toro#SUB2#
El Toro throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Camara escapes and throws El Toro's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (5) vs (0) El Toro
Camara will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
El Toro manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Camara with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Camara is keen to just control but El Toro is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Toro is trying to control but can't.
Camara trying to pass the guard but El Toro defending well.
El Toro has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
El Toro is staying active underneath Camara, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Camara performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Camara 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.
El Toro is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
El Toro is defending against the submission attempts here by Camara.
Camara seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
El Toro is trying to maintain the position but Camara is very close to passing his half guard.
Camara slows the pace down in half guard.
Camara wants to pass the guard but El Toro is defending well.
El Toro wants to improve his position but Camara is controlling well.
#T3#
Camara trying to control the pace.
Camara is trying to control. El Toro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
El Toro wants to get back to full guard.
El Toro trying to control from the bottom.
El Toro might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Camara haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4#
Camara trying to control the action but El Toro is working from the bottom.
El Toro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
El Toro is concentrating on defense, preventing Camara from advancing position.
Camara content to control rather than advance.
El Toro trying to control here.
#T5#
Camara keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
El Toro wants to get back to full guard.
El Toro manages to get to full guard.
Camara 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. #T6#
El Toro has his hands on Camara's head, controlling the position.
El Toro controls Camara momentarily but Camara frees himself.
Camara showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T7#
El Toro controls Camara momentarily but Camara frees himself.
El Toro keeping full guard, as Camara tries to pass. #SUB2#
El Toro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Camara trying to control but El Toro is working from the bottom. #T8#
Camara is fighting to break El Toro's control of his arms but El Toro is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Camara is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
El Toro seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
El Toro is trying to control the position but Camara postures up. #T9#
El Toro has control of Camara's left arm, preventing Camara from doing any damage.
Camara stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. El Toro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Camara controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
El Toro is looking to sweep but instead, Camara has passed into half guard.
#T10#
El Toro is trying to control but can't.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
El Toro is trying to maintain the position but Camara is very close to passing his half guard.
Camara content to control rather than advance.
El Toro wants to control but Camara is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T11#
Camara content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
El Toro wants to control but Camara is keeping busy.
Camara trying to control from half guard but El Toro is working away.
El Toro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Camara is working away from the top position though.
Camara is trying to control the action in half guard but El Toro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T12#
El Toro is trying to get back to full guard.
El Toro won't allow Camara to pass to mount.
El Toro is staying active underneath Camara, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Camara content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Camara'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.
El Toro wants to improve his position but Camara is controlling well.
#T13#
El Toro is doing well to control the position and prevent Camara from advancing to side control.
Camara is keen to just control but El Toro is a slippery customer.
El Toro manages to get to full guard.
El Toro wants to control but Camara passes easily into half guard.
#T14##SUB2#
El Toro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Camara is looking to advance position but El Toro won't allow it.
El Toro is trying to get back to full guard.
Camara takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
El Toro is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Camara takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
Abubakar Camara retains his heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Abubakar Camara 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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Event:
CWC 310 - ALL OUT WAR
Date: Jun 26, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 6 losses; Abubakar Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 25 losses; Harry Hirsch!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Hirsch closes the distance and clinches.
Camara drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
Camara works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Camara (2) vs (0) Hirsch
Hirsch keeping moving, preventing Camara from controlling successfully.
Camara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hirsch is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Hirsch looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hirsch looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Hirsch is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Hirsch is trying to control the position but Camara postures up. #SUB2#
Hirsch is looking for a triangle here but Camara uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (5) vs (0) Hirsch
Camara controlling the position from side mount.
Camara tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T2#
Hirsch sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Camara is thwarting Hirsch's attempts to control the position.
Hirsch tries to roll over but Camara keeps him under control.
Hirsch 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.#SUB2#
Hirsch looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hirsch wants to get back to full guard but Camara has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (8) vs (0) Hirsch#T3#
Hirsch tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Camara wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hirsch prevents Camara from moving into mount.
Hirsch struggling a bit here.
Hirsch is looking for a sweep.
Hirsch keeps trying to improve his position.#T4#
Hirsch is still trying to improve position.
Camara trying to control the action but Hirsch is working from the bottom.
Camara gets to mount! Hirsch was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Camara (10) vs (0) Hirsch
Hirsch is squirming around, avoiding Camara's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T5#
Camara moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Camara (13) vs (0) Hirsch
Hirsch is really stuck here.
Camara avoiding Hirsch 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Camara is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Hirsch is defending well though. Camara let's go of the attempt for now.
Hirsch looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T6#
Camara trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Camara gets his hands free as Hirsch looks to control.
Hirsch is trying to break free.
Camara trying to control momentarily.
Hirsch manages to reverse the position and now he's in Camara's guard. Nice work there by Hirsch.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (13) vs (2) Hirsch#T7#
Hirsch tries to free his leg and advance position but Camara is retaining full guard.
Hirsch trying to control but Camara is working from the bottom.
Camara working a defensive guard but Hirsch manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (13) vs (5) Hirsch
Hirsch trying to control the position but Camara is working away.
Hirsch gets to mount! Camara was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Camara (13) vs (7) Hirsch#T8#
Hirsch controlling his opponent.
Hirsch can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Camara is looking to escape.
Camara tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Camara gets back to half guard.
Camara is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T9#
Camara moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Camara manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hirsch manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (15) vs (7) Hirsch
Hirsch looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Camara puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hirsch is trying to maintain the position but Camara is very close to passing his half guard.
Hirsch is refusing to be controlled, as Camara sits in half guard. #T10#
Hirsch is trying to maintain the position but Camara is very close to passing his half guard.
Camara seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Camara is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T11#
Hirsch tries to get to full guard but Camara has control of the leg.
Camara controlling the action here.
Hirsch manages to get to full guard.
#T12#
Hirsch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Camara is one step ahead there.
Camara content to stall in guard here.
Hirsch keeping moving, preventing Camara from controlling successfully. #T13#
Hirsch is trying to keep Camara in close.
Camara wants to control from the top but Hirsch keeps moving.
Hirsch tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Hirsch looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T14##SUB2#
Hirsch had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Camara defends it easily.
Camara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hirsch is keeping the position for now.
Camara trying to control but Hirsch is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Camara being controlled here momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Camara takes the fight on points by 15 to 7.
Abubakar Camara retains his heavyweight title!
A victorious Abubakar Camara thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 309 - Steel vs Pavlov
Date: Jun 19, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 6 losses; Abubakar Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 35 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Reed Andrews and David Schapiro.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sparxx looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Sparxx gets caught flat footed, as Camara shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Camara (2) vs (0) Sparxx
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camara passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (5) vs (0) Sparxx
Sparxx tries to buck Camara off but Camara is having none of it.
Sparxx tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Camara presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Camara (7) vs (0) Sparxx
Camara content just to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparxx regains half guard.
Camara 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.#T1#
Camara wants to control but Sparxx is keeping him busy.
Sparxx is controlling Camara's trapped leg to prevent Camara from advancing to side control.
Camara looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sparxx is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Camara wants to free his trapped foot but Sparxx is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Sparxx is trying to maintain the position but Camara is very close to passing his half guard.
Camara trying to control from half guard but Sparxx is working away.
Sparxx is trying to get back to full guard.
Sparxx makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sparxx.
Camara controlling from the top position. #T3##SUB2#
Sparxx has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Camara can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sparxx trying to keep a closed guard but Camara is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
Sparxx keeping full guard, as Camara tries to pass.
Sparxx has Camara pulled in close to control his posture.
Camara tries to free his leg and advance position but Sparxx is retaining full guard.
Sparxx looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Camara controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sparxx working for a triangle but Camara defends it easily.
#T5#
Camara trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
Camara postures up.
#SUB2#
Sparxx looking for subs off his back but Camara has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Camara with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T6#
Camara trying to pass the guard but Sparxx defending well.
Camara trying to control the pace.
Sparxx tries to roll over but Camara keeps him under control.
Sparxx is refusing to be controlled, as Camara sits in half guard. #T7#
Sparxx is looking to control Camara's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sparxx avoid being mounted?
Sparxx won't allow Camara to pass to mount.
Sparxx is pressing down on Camara's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Camara trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparxx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparxx has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T8#
Camara preventing the sweep.
Sparxx keeping moving, preventing Camara from controlling successfully.
Sparxx pulls Camara in close to his closed guard and prevents Camara from doing any damage or advancing position.
Camara trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
Camara stays in close to Sparxx's body and controls the position. #T9##SUB2#
Sparxx is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Camara pushing down on Sparxx's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Camara tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sparxx knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Camara in particular looking to stall.
Sparxx trying to control but Camara postures up.
#T10##SUB2#
Sparxx looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Camara is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T11#
Sparxx wants to improve his position but Camara is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Camara in particular looking to stall.
Sparxx preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Sparxx manages to get to full guard.
#T12#
Sparxx wants to sweep but no luck.
Sparxx looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Camara puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Sparxx controlling the position well.
Camara passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sparxx! Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (10) vs (0) Sparxx#T13#
Camara manages to capitalize on a mistake by Sparxx to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Camara (13) vs (0) Sparxx
Sparxx is trying to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Camara is looking to control Sparxx but Sparxx is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T14#
Camara wants to control but Sparxx manages to buck him off and is now in Camara's guard! Nice work there by Sparxx! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (13) vs (2) Sparxx#SUB#
Camara working for a triangle but Sparxx defends it easily.
Sparxx controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Camara takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
Abubakar Camara retains his heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Abubakar Camara thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Tyrone Sparxx had this to say: 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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Event:
CWC 308 - Silva Jr vs Priest
Date: Jun 12, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 6 losses; Abubakar Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 7 losses; Shaka Zulu!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zulu.
Camara fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Camara darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Camara (2) vs (0) Zulu
Camara is pressing down on Zulu's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zulu is holding on for now.
Camara is thwarting Zulu's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zulu is looking to improve his position.
Zulu 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.
Camara trying to control from half guard but Zulu is working away. #T1#
Zulu works his way to full guard. Good work.
Camara 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.
Camara slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (5) vs (0) Zulu
Zulu is looking to reverse the position.
Camara trying to control the action but Zulu is working from the bottom.
Zulu is trying to get back to half guard.
Zulu can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Zulu tries to bench press Camara off him but Camara keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zulu gets back to half guard.
Zulu wants to get back to full guard but Camara has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (8) vs (0) Zulu
Camara has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Camara (10) vs (0) Zulu
Zulu tries to hold on but Camara postures up.
Zulu is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Camara trying to control but Zulu is having none of it.
Zulu is trying to reverse the position but instead Camara has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Camara (13) vs (0) Zulu
I really don't envy Zulu right now.
Camara really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Zulu.
Zulu wants to escape the position.
#T4#
Zulu looking very determined here, making life difficult for Camara.
Camara controlling the position well here. Zulu rolled but Camara kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Zulu trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Zulu breaks Camara's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (13) vs (2) Zulu
Camara wants to sweep but no luck. #T5#
Zulu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Camara is keeping the position for now.
Zulu keeps trying to improve his position.
Camara managing to control the position.
Zulu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Camara seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Camara being controlled here, momentarily.
Zulu postures up.
#T7#
Camara trying to control the position here.
Camara continues to stall.
Camara'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.#T8##SUB#
Zulu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Camara has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zulu has managed to get both his arms back between Camara's legs - danger averted.
Camara keeping moving, preventing Zulu from controlling successfully.
Camara looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zulu is one step ahead there.
Camara is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T9#
Camara looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zulu is one step ahead there.
Camara 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: Camara (15) vs (2) Zulu
Zulu is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Zulu manages to get to full guard.
#T10#
Camara stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zulu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zulu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Camara is one step ahead there.
Camara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zulu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T11#
Camara wants to control from the top but Zulu keeps moving.
Camara postures up.
Zulu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Camara looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T12#
Camara trying to control but Zulu is working from the bottom.
Camara preventing the sweep.
Camara controlling from the top position.
Camara advances to half guard. #T13#
Well, if Camara 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.
Zulu wants to control but Camara is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Zulu tries to roll over but Camara keeps him under control.
Zulu is looking to control Camara's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zulu avoid being mounted?
Zulu is looking to improve his position.
#T14#
Camara works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (18) vs (2) Zulu
Camara takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Zulu is trying to reverse the position but instead Camara has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Camara (21) vs (2) Zulu
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Camara controls the position.
Camara struggling to keep hold of the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Camara takes the fight on points by 21 to 2.
Abubakar Camara retains his heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Abubakar Camara 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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Event:
CWC 307 - Dyon vs Steel
Date: Jun 05, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 34 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 6 losses; Abubakar Camara!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Dean Styles and Joseph Jones.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Camara fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sparxx sprawls well initially but Camara persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sparxx (0) vs (2) Camara
Sparxx is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sparxx is holding on to half guard well.
Camara content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Camara is thwarting Sparxx's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparxx is holding on to half guard well.
Sparxx is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Catch Wrestling L.A., so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T1#
Sparxx is trying to get back to full guard.
Sparxx is working hard here to advance position.
Camara seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sparxx is looking to improve his position.
Camara controlling the action here. #T2#
Sparxx tries to roll over but Camara keeps him under control.
Camara keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sparxx is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Sparxx is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Camara prevents Sparxx from improving his position.
Camara content to control rather than advance.
Camara wants to free his trapped foot but Sparxx is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
Sparxx holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Sparxx tries to roll over but Camara keeps him under control.
Sparxx keeping hold of Camara's head, controlling as best he can. #T5#
Sparxx trying to control but Camara postures up.
Camara trying to control the pace.
Camara wants to take a breather but Sparxx is having none of it.
Sparxx controlling the position for now.
Camara trying to control the action but Sparxx is working from the bottom. #T6#
Sparxx wants to get back to full guard but Camara has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (0) vs (5) Camara
Sparxx is squirming around, avoiding Camara's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
Camara controlling from the full mount.
Sparxx is just holding on here. Camara manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Sparxx (0) vs (8) Camara#SUB2#
Camara is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Sparxx is defending well though. Camara let's go of the attempt for now.
Our spies down at at Convicted Fight Club inform us that Camara has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Camara tries to get the hooks in deep but Sparxx pushed the leg off. #T8#
Camara is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Sparxx trying to control the position but Camara manages to sink in the hooks.
Sparxx is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Camara is not going to allow Sparxx to sit and survive in this position.
Camara trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Sparxx doesn't escape.
Sparxx tries to escape but Camara has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T9##SUB2#
Camara is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Sparxx has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
I would not like to be Sparxx right now.
Sparxx tries to break free.
Camara is not going to allow Sparxx to sit and survive in this position.
Camara controls the position.#T10#
Sparxx is really stuck 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.
It looks like Camara 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.
Camara trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Sparxx tries to roll but Camara sticks to his back.
#T11#
Camara controlling from the back.#SUB2#
Camara is looking for the choke from the back position but Sparxx is controlling his hands well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparxx is really stuck here.
Good control from Camara.#T12##SUB2#
Camara is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Sparxx is defending well though. Camara let's go of the attempt for now.
Camara struggling to keep hold of the position.
Sparxx wants to control his opponent's hands but Camara gets his hands free.
Sparxx rolls, trying to escape but Camara keeps control of the position.
Camara gets his hands free as Sparxx looks to control.
Sparxx is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T13#
Sparxx looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Camara controlling from the back.#SUB2#
Camara has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T14#
Sparxx breaks Camara's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (8) Camara
Sparxx won't allow Camara to sweep him here.
Camara is adopting a defensive guard.
Camara wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sparxx passes Camara's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sparxx prevents Camara from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Camara wins on points by 8 to 2.
Abubakar Camara is the new heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Abubakar Camara 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, Tyrone Sparxx stepped up to the mic, saying 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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Event:
CWC 306 - Halli vs Brown
Date: May 29, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 20 losses; Leandro Lo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Abubakar Camara!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Dean Styles and Russell Pearce.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Camara pinned against the cage. Camara gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Camara closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lo did well to prevent Camara getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lo (0) vs (2) Camara
Camara content to control rather than advance.
Camara's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Lo preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Camara controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Camara is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2#
Lo is not content to let Camara control the position.
Camara takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
It looks like Camara 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.#SUB2#
Camara is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lo defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Camara content to control rather than advance.
Let's hope that Camara 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.
Camara is looking to take a break and control but Lo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Camara passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (0) vs (5) Camara
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Lo can't escape the position.
Camara avoids the attempt from Lo to control.
Lo is desperately trying to improve his position but Camara has a good base and remains in mount.#T5#
Lo stops Camara from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Camara tries to control but Lo wriggling away.
Lo is looking to get to half guard.
Camara trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Camara with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T6#
Lo slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Camara is trying to control. Lo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Camara is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Camara might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lo trying to control but Camara postures up.
#T7#
Camara not doing much here.
Lo gets full guard.
Camara wants to pass the guard but Lo is keeping the position.
Lo trying to keep a closed guard but Camara is proving a slippery customer.
Camara showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Lo'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.#T8#
Lo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lo is adopting a defensive guard.
Camara forces his way into half guard.#T9#
Lo is trying to maintain the position but Camara is very close to passing his half guard.
Camara controlling the action here.
Lo is not content to let Camara control the position.#T10#
Camara is looking to advance position but Lo won't allow it.
Camara content to control rather than advance.
Camara passes into side control, despite Lo's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (0) vs (8) Camara#T11#
Lo is looking for a sweep.
Camara is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Camara is trying to get an arm triangle but Lo is defending well. #SUB2#
Camara thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T12#
Lo prevents Camara from improving position.
Lo wants to control but Camara postures up.
Camara is looking to take a break and control but Lo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Camara tries to advance to mount but Lo denies him.
Well,Lo is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T13##SUB2#
Camara tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lo is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T14#
Camara content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Lo tries to bench press Camara off him but Camara keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Camara controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Camara wins on points by 8 to 0.
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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Event:
CWC 304 - Pavlov vs Halli
Date: May 15, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Abubakar Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 25 losses; Richard Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Camara looking to score a takedown here. Morgan is defending well but Camara drives through and ends up in Morgan's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Camara (2) vs (0) Morgan
Morgan looking to control.
Camara is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Morgan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Camara content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Morgan for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Morgan is looking for a triangle but Camara pushes his legs off easily.
#T1#
Camara postures up.
#SUB2#
Morgan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Morgan throws his legs up looking for a submission but Camara uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (5) vs (0) Morgan
Morgan is trying to control Camara's posture but Camara avoids it.
Camara tries to move into full mount but can't pass Morgan's legs. #T2#
Morgan is trying to control Camara's posture but Camara avoids it.
Camara tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Morgan is trying to improve his position.
Morgan wants to control but Camara postures up.
Morgan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (5) vs (2) Morgan#T3#
Camara controlling the position for now.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Camara tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Morgan has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (5) vs (5) Morgan
Morgan controlling the position easily from mount.
Camara tries to reverse the position but Morgan maintains control.#T4#
Morgan controlling from the full mount.
Camara is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Morgan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Camara tries to hold on but Morgan postures up.
Morgan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Morgan prevents Camara from getting the reversal.#T5#
Morgan wants to control the action but instead Camara gets a body lock and reverses into Morgan's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (7) vs (5) Morgan
Camara controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Morgan working for submissions but it's allowed Camara to get to half guard.
Camara is controlling the pace.
#T6#
Camara is keen to just control but Morgan is a slippery customer.
Morgan is trying to control but Camara manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (10) vs (5) Morgan
Camara can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Morgan is looking to escape. #T7#
Morgan tries to reverse the position but Camara maintains control.
Morgan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Morgan is working to get back to half guard.
Camara seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Morgan is holding on tight.
Morgan tries to hold on but Camara postures up.
Morgan wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Camara (13) vs (5) Morgan#T8#
Will Camara go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Camara controls the position.
Morgan rolls, trying to escape but Camara keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Morgan fending off the submission attempt from Camara.
Morgan is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Camara.
Morgan wants to control his opponent's hands but Camara gets his hands free. #T9#
Camara tries to get the hooks in deep but Morgan pushed the leg off.
Camara will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Camara 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.
Morgan can't escape the position.
Camara doesn't have the hooks in and Morgan manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (13) vs (7) Morgan
Camara seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Camara wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Morgan 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 (15) vs (7) Morgan
Camara sitting in guard here, content to control. #T10#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Morgan holds on and takes a little breather.
Camara stays in close to Morgan's body and controls the position.
Morgan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Camara's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Morgan working a defensive guard but Camara manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (18) vs (7) Morgan
Morgan can't do much from the bottom here. #T11#
Camara controls the position.
Morgan manages to get back to half guard.
Camara prevents Morgan from improving his position.
Camara is thwarting Morgan's attempts to control the position.
Morgan controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morgan is trying to control but can't.
#T12##SUB2#
Morgan has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Camara escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Camara! Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (21) vs (7) Morgan
Morgan manages to work his way to half guard, despite Camara's best efforts.
Camara tries to pass the half guard into mount. Morgan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Camara is working hard here to advance position.
Morgan trying to control from the bottom.
#T13#
Morgan controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Camara is thwarting Morgan's attempts to control the position.
Camara is controlling the pace.
Morgan desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T14#
Morgan is staying active underneath Camara, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Morgan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Camara looking to pass the guard.
Morgan working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morgan pulls Camara in close to his closed guard and prevents Camara from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Camara takes the fight on points by 21 to 7.
Abubakar Camara 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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Event:
CWC 303 - Priest vs Jackson
Date: May 08, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; Abubakar Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 32 losses; Maxim Bok!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Dmitry Maklakov and Ivan Kurochkin.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Camara gets caught flat footed, as Bok shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Camara (0) vs (2) Bok
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bok trying to move into half guard but instead Camara has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (2) vs (2) Bok
Camara won't allow Bok to sweep him here.
Bok is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Camara stands and throws Bok's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (5) vs (2) Bok
Bok is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T1#
Bok can't do much from the bottom here.
Bok is trying to work for a sweep but Camara has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Camara (7) vs (2) Bok
Bok wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Camara (10) vs (2) Bok
Camara is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Bok 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.#T2#
I really don't envy Bok right now.
Bok breaks Camara's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (10) vs (4) Bok
Camara not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bok 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 (12) vs (4) Bok
Bok looking for a sweep. Not yet Bok, not yet.
Camara slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Camara is sitting in close to Bok's body. Bok has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Camara is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Camara is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Bok.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Maxim Bok!
During a confident post fight interview, Maxim Bok thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 302 - Priest vs Bangsit
Date: Apr 17, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Abubakar Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 13 losses; Rich Silva Jr!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Anthony Taglia and Alyssa Summers.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Camara 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: Camara (4) vs (0) Silva Jr
A lull in the action here as Camara stalls from top position.
Silva Jr wants to control but Camara postures up.
Silva Jr has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Camara controlling the position. #SUB#
Camara tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva Jr being controlled for a moment. #T1#
Silva Jr is looking for a sweep.
Camara has control of an arm but Silva Jr manages to advance to Camara's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Camara (4) vs (4) Silva Jr
Camara is really stuck here.
#T2#
Silva Jr is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Camara looking very determined here, making life difficult for Silva Jr.
Silva Jr controls the action.
Camara wants to escape the position.
Camara prevents Silva Jr from getting a body triangle.
Silva Jr might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Camara haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T3#
I really don't envy Camara right now.
Camara trying to control the position but Silva Jr manages to sink in the hooks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Silva Jr looking to break Camara's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Camara remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Silva Jr will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Silva Jr working for a choke but Camara is defending well. #SUB2#
Silva Jr looking for the choke but no joy. #T4#
Camara can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Silva Jr is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Camara knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Camara for a finish.
Camara is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Silva Jr is looking for the choke from the back position but Camara is controlling his hands well. #T5##SUB2#
Silva Jr is looking for the choke from the back position but Camara is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Silva Jr looking for the choke but no joy.
Camara manages to reverse the position and now he's in Silva Jr's guard. Nice work there by Camara.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (6) vs (4) Silva Jr
Silva Jr looking to control but Camara passes into half guard.
Silva Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Camara sits in half guard. #T6##SUB2#
Silva Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Camara pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Camara is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Camara controlling the action here. #T7#
Silva Jr tries to get to full guard but Camara has control of the leg.
Camara not doing much here.
Silva Jr is looking for a sweep. Camara is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T8#
Silva Jr is not content to let Camara control the position.
Camara trying to control the pace.
Silva Jr won't allow Camara to pass to mount.
Camara is trying to control the action in half guard but Silva Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T9#
Silva Jr is trying to control but can't.
Camara wants to take a breather but Silva Jr is having none of it. #SUB2#
Silva Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Camara pulls his head out easily.
Camara wants to free his trapped foot but Silva Jr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Silva Jr is not content to let Camara control the position.
Silva Jr is looking to improve his position.
#T10##SUB#
Silva Jr makes his way to full guard, as Camara worked for a kimura.
Camara passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (9) vs (4) Silva Jr
Camara is looking to take a break and control but Silva Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Camara happy to just control the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T11#
Camara tries to advance to mount but can't.
Silva Jr wants to control but Camara postures up.
Camara is staying tight to Silva Jr's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T12#
Silva Jr manages to get back to half guard.
Silva Jr is staying active underneath Camara, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Silva Jr wants to control but Camara is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Camara tries to pass the half guard into mount. Silva Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Camara trying to control from Silva Jr's half guard. Silva Jr has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB2#
Silva Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Camara is aware though and is defending well.#T13#
Silva Jr wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Silva Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Camara doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Camara manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Camara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva Jr is keeping the position for now.
Silva Jr pulls Camara in to control the position. #T14##SUB#
Camara has gone for a leg lock! Silva Jr slips out almost immediately though and dives into Camara's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (9) vs (6) Silva Jr
Camara seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Camara keeping full guard, as Silva Jr tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva Jr stands and throws Camara's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (9) vs (9) Silva Jr
Camara is looking to reverse the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Silva Jr gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Silva Jr wins on points by 10 to 9.
Rich Silva Jr 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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Event:
CWC 301 - Halli vs Pavlov
Date: Apr 10, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 31 losses; Maxim Bok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 3 losses; Abubakar Camara!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Bruno Lombardi and Russell Pearce.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Camara looks for a takedown but Bok sprawls well.#TD#
Bok scores with a takedown into Camara's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bok (2) vs (0) Camara
Camara keeping moving, preventing Bok from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Camara is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bok might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bok pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Camara is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bok trying to move into half guard but instead Camara has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (2) vs (2) Camara#T1#
Camara pushes down on Bok's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Camara is looking for a kimura here.
Bok tries to roll over but Camara keeps him under control.
I've been told that Camara has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Bok wants to control but Camara is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Bok looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Bok tries to get to full guard but Camara has control of the leg. #SUB#
Bok actively working from the bottom here.
Bok is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bok is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Roosters Coop, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T3#
Bok gets full guard.
Bok bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Camara's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (4) vs (2) Camara
Camara wants to sweep here but Bok controlling him for the moment.
Camara keeping moving, preventing Bok from controlling successfully.
Camara keeping full guard, as Bok tries to pass.
Camara is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Bok pushing down on Camara's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Bok seems to be working for a kimura but Camara defends the submission attempt.
Camara trying to control here.
Camara tries to get to full guard but Bok has control of the leg.
Bok is looking to stall here but Camara recovers full guard. #T5#
Bok looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Camara wants to sweep here but Bok controlling him for the moment.
Camara is still trying to improve position.
Bok trying to control the position from guard on top but Camara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Bok tries to free his leg and advance position but Camara is retaining full guard.
Camara trying to control the position.
Camara looking for a sweep. Not yet Camara, not yet.
Camara is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Camara keeping full guard, as Bok tries to pass.
Bok advances to half guard. #T7##SUB#
Bok is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Camara still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Camara has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bok (4) vs (6) Camara
Bok is not content to let Camara control the position.
Bok is looking to regain half guard here but Camara keeps moving and retains side control.
Camara 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 Bok's shoulder. That is not cool.
Bok is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Camara is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bok has escaped the position, nice work there. #T8#
Bok manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (6) vs (6) Camara
Camara is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Bok seems to be looking for submissions.
Bok trying to control from half guard but Camara is working away.
Bok looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T9#
Camara wants to control but Bok is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bok is just content to waste time from the top position. Camara takes advantage of the situation and regains 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.
Bok wants to pass the guard but Camara is keeping the position.
Bok wants to control from the top but Camara keeps moving.
Camara pulls Bok in to control the position. #T10#
Camara keeping moving, preventing Bok from controlling successfully.
Camara is trying to control the position but Bok postures up.
Camara wants to sweep here but Bok controlling him for the moment.
Camara is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bok looking to pass the guard. #T11#
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.
Bok pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Camara is keeping the position for now.
Bok trying to control the position from guard on top but Camara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Camara seems keen to control Bok's posture.
Bok wants to control from the top but Camara keeps moving. #T12#
Bok looking to pass the guard.
Camara working a defensive guard here.
Bok wants to control from the top but Camara keeps moving.
Camara looking to control.
Bok stopping the sweep attempt from Camara.
Bok tries to free his leg and advance position but Camara is retaining full guard.
Bok trying to control the position from guard on top but Camara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
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.
Bok tries to free his leg and advance position but Camara is retaining full guard.
Bok is working hard here to advance position.
Bok wants to control from the top but Camara keeps moving.
Bok is stalling in the full guard.
Bok'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.#T14#
Bok pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Camara is keeping the position for now.
Bok pushes down on Camara's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Camara is not content to let Bok control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Bok wants to work for an arm triangle but Camara is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Bok gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Bok takes the fight on points by 7 to 6.
An out of breath Maxim Bok 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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Event:
CWC 300 - SUPERNOVA
Date: Apr 03, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Abubakar Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 16 losses; Conald Petersen!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Camara shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Petersen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Camara (2) vs (0) Petersen
Petersen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Camara is one step ahead there.
Petersen keeps trying to improve his position.
Petersen controlling the position.
Petersen wants to sweep here but Camara controlling him for the moment.
Petersen working a defensive guard here.
Camara trying to control but Petersen is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Petersen is controlling Camara's posture.#T1#
Camara content to stall in guard here.
Petersen looking to control.
Petersen pulls Camara in close to his closed guard and prevents Camara from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petersen trying to control the position.
Camara wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving.
Petersen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Camara will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Camara controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Camara 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petersen seems keen to control Camara's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Petersen is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (2) vs (2) Petersen
Petersen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Petersen tries to free his leg and advance position but Camara is retaining full guard.
Petersen advances to half guard.
Petersen controlling the action here.
Petersen trying to control the action but Camara is working from the bottom.
Camara tries to get to full guard but Petersen has control of the leg.
Camara is pressing down on Petersen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Petersen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Petersen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Camara does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
Petersen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Petersen trying to pass the guard but Camara defending well.
Camara wants to control but Petersen is keeping busy.
Petersen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Petersen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Petersen slows the pace down in half guard.
Camara is looking to improve his position.
#T5#
Petersen works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (2) vs (5) Petersen
Petersen fails to move to back control.
Camara wants to hold on but Petersen pushes him away.
Camara manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Petersen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Camara wants to control but Petersen is keeping busy.
#T6#
Camara gets back to full guard.
Camara can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Petersen controls the pace.
Petersen advances to half guard. #T7#
Petersen content to control rather than advance.
Petersen is stalling here. Camara is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Petersen seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Camara has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Camara (6) vs (5) Petersen
Petersen is looking to reverse the position.
Camara working away.
Petersen is looking for a sweep.
Petersen is still trying to improve position.#T8#
Petersen gets back to half guard.
Camara controlling the action here.
Petersen wants to improve his position but Camara is controlling well.
#T9#
Petersen trying to control from the bottom.
Petersen tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Camara has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (9) vs (5) Petersen
Petersen is looking to get to half guard.
Camara manages to capitalize on a mistake by Petersen to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Camara (12) vs (5) Petersen
Petersen turns into Camara and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (12) vs (7) Petersen#T10#
Petersen 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.
Camara bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Petersen's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (14) vs (7) Petersen
Camara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Petersen is trying to keep Camara in close.
Camara pushes down on Petersen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Petersen is positioning himself well to prevent Camara advancing to mount.
Petersen gets back to full guard.
Petersen wants to control but Camara passes easily into half guard.
#T11#
Petersen is trying to get back to full guard.
Camara controlling the action here.
Petersen is looking to control Camara's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Petersen avoid being mounted?
Petersen wants to improve his position but Camara is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Camara in particular looking to stall.#T12#
Petersen tries to get to full guard but Camara has control of the leg.
Petersen trying to control but Camara postures up.
Camara controlling the action here.
Petersen wants to improve his position but Camara is controlling well.
#T13#
Petersen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Camara wants to take a breather but Petersen is having none of it.
Petersen is looking to control Camara's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Petersen avoid being mounted?
Petersen moves into full guard.
Camara looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Petersen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Camara manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (14) vs (9) Petersen#T14#
Camara 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: Camara (16) vs (9) Petersen
Camara is keen to just control but Petersen is a slippery customer.
Camara tries to pass the half guard into mount. Petersen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Petersen trying to hold on to Camara's head to control him but Camara postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersen is refusing to be controlled, as Camara sits in half guard.
Petersen is looking to get back to full guard here but Camara has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (19) vs (9) Petersen
And that's the end of the fight!
Camara takes the fight on points by 19 to 9.
Abubakar Camara decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Conald Petersen was interviewed post fight and said 'Ta Ta there retard'. |
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Event:
CWC 299 - Jackson vs Camara
Date: Mar 20, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 16 losses; Tyrano Jackson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 2 losses; Abubakar Camara!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Camara gets a double leg takedown into Jackson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jackson (0) vs (2) Camara
Camara stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Camara keeps trying to improve his position.
Jackson 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.#SUB#
Jackson is looking to cinch up a triangle. Camara throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Jackson's body to avoid the submission. Jackson has instead reached around Camara's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Jackson arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tyrano Jackson!
Tyrano Jackson retains his super heavyweight title!
Tyrano Jackson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 298 - Jackson vs Jones
Date: Mar 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 1 losses; Abubakar Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 18 losses; Leandro Lo!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Camara sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lo somewhat.#TD#
Camara dives in and scores a takedown into Lo's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Camara (2) vs (0) Lo
Lo keeping moving, preventing Camara from controlling 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.
Camara is stalling in the full guard.
Lo 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Camara is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lo has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (2) vs (2) Lo#T1#
Lo tries to free his leg and advance position but Camara is retaining full guard.
Lo stopping the sweep attempt from Camara.#SUB#
Camara has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Camara is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lo defends well.#T2#
Camara can't keep his opponent in guard - Lo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Camara is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Camara is looking to control Lo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Camara avoid being mounted?#T3#
Camara is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lo's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Camara (6) vs (2) Lo
Lo trying to control the hands but Camara won't let him.
Camara controlling from the back.
Lo is really stuck here.
#T4#
Lo is keeping busy.
Camara is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Lo wants to escape the position.
#T5#
Good control from Camara.
Camara wants to control but Lo is keeping busy.
Camara is really struggling to control Lo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Camara biding his time, controlling Lo.
Lo wants to control his opponent's hands but Camara gets his hands free.
Camara is trying to stick to Lo's back but Lo is turning into Camara. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Camara's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lo. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (6) vs (4) Lo#T6##SUB#
Camara had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lo defends it easily.
Lo pushing down on Camara's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (6) vs (7) Lo
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.
Camara really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lo wants to control the pace but Camara is squirming around nicely. #T7#
Lo controlling from mount.
Camara is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lo controlling from mount.
Camara wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Camara (6) vs (10) Lo
Good control from Lo.
My spies in The Jungle Room inform me that Lo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lo trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T8#
Camara can't escape the position.
Lo tries to get the hooks in deep but Camara pushed the leg off.
Camara is trying to break free.
Camara trying to control the hands but Lo won't let him. #T9#
Lo has good solid back control here.
Camara tries to roll but Lo sticks to his back.
Good control from Lo.
Camara controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
Lo is hanging on to Camara's back as he tries to escape.
#T10#
Camara just trying to survive but Lo is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
What can Camara do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Camara tries to roll but Lo sticks to his back.
Lo wants to control but Camara is keeping busy.
You can see the frustration on Camara's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Camara is working hard here to advance position.#T11#
Camara looking very determined here, making life difficult for Lo.
Camara is really stuck here.
Lo struggling to keep hold of the position.
Lo controls the action.
Lo keeps control of the position as Camara tries to break free.
#T12#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Lo's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Lo doesn't have the hooks in and Camara manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (8) vs (10) Lo#T13#
Camara content to stall in guard here.
Lo keeping moving, preventing Camara from controlling successfully.
Lo trying to keep a closed guard but Camara is proving a slippery customer.
Camara wants to control from the top but Lo keeps moving. #T14#
Camara not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Camara postures up.
Camara trying to control but Lo is working from the bottom.
Camara controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Camara trying to control but Lo is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lo wins on points by 10 to 8.
Leandro Lo is the new heavyweight champion! |
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Event:
CWC 297 - Camara vs Hirsch
Date: Mar 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 1 losses; Abubakar Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 20 losses; Harry Hirsch!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Camara closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hirsch did well to prevent Camara getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Camara (2) vs (0) Hirsch
Hirsch is looking for a sweep. Camara is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hirsch keeps trying to improve his position.
Camara performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hirsch trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hirsch wants to improve his position but Camara is controlling well.
#T1#
Camara not doing much here.
Hirsch is trying to get back to full guard.
Hirsch has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Hirsch is trying to control but can't.
Hirsch is looking for a sweep. Camara is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hirsch is trying is best to control the position here.
Hirsch wants to get back to full guard but Camara has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (5) vs (0) Hirsch
Hirsch is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.#T2#
Camara in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Camara'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.
Hirsch is looking for a sweep.
Hirsch is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Camara off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Camara (5) vs (4) Hirsch
Camara tries to escape but Hirsch has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T3#
Hirsch controls the action.
Camara wants to escape the position.
Camara rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Camara slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hirsch passes into half guard. #T4#
Hirsch is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Camara is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Convicted Fight Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Camara is trying to control but can't.
Hirsch tries to pass to full mount but Camara defends it.
Camara tries to get to full guard but Hirsch has control of the leg.
Hirsch takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T5#
Camara holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Camara won't allow Hirsch to pass to mount.
Hirsch is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Camara trying to hold on to Hirsch's head to control him but Hirsch postures up.
Hirsch keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Camara is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hirsch's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hirsch's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Camara (9) vs (4) Hirsch#T6#
Hirsch tries to break free.
Hirsch breaks Camara's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (9) vs (6) Hirsch
Hirsch preventing the sweep.
Camara trying to control the position.
Hirsch is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hirsch won't allow Camara to sweep him here. #T7#
Hirsch tries to free his leg and advance position but Camara is retaining full guard.
Hirsch is stalling in the full guard.
Camara is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Camara wants to sweep but no luck.
Hirsch is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T8#
Camara is trying to keep Hirsch in close.
Camara is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hirsch preventing the sweep. #T9#
Hirsch sitting in guard here, content to control.
Camara is trying to control the position but Hirsch postures up.
Camara being controlled here, momentarily.
Camara 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: Camara (11) vs (6) Hirsch
Hirsch is looking to improve his position.
#T10#
Camara wants to take a breather but Hirsch is having none of it.
Hirsch is looking for a sweep. Camara is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hirsch wants to control but Camara is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Camara slows the pace down in half guard.
Hirsch is looking to improve his position.
Hirsch wants to control but Camara is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hirsch wants to get back to full guard.#T11#
Camara looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Camara seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hirsch does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Camara prevents Hirsch from improving his position.
Hirsch wants to control but Camara is keeping busy.
Camara wants to free his trapped foot but Hirsch is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hirsch is staying active underneath Camara, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T12#
Hirsch is looking to get back to full guard here but Camara has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (14) vs (6) Hirsch
Hirsch tries to improve position but can't.
Hirsch is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Camara off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Camara (14) vs (10) Hirsch
Hirsch biding his time, looking for the opening.
Camara tries to escape but Hirsch has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Camara tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Hirsch sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T13#
Hirsch wants to take his opponent's back but Camara doesn't allow it.
Hirsch can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Camara is looking to escape.
Camara stops Hirsch from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T14#
Camara is trying desperately to improve position.
Hirsch wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Hirsch looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hirsch is looking to work his way around to Camara's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Camara takes the fight on points by 14 to 10.
Abubakar Camara retains his heavyweight title!
A victorious Abubakar Camara thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 296 - Camara vs Silva Jr 2
Date: Feb 27, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Abubakar Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 10 losses; Rich Silva Jr!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Silva Jr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Camara swivels and escapes.#TD#
Camara 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: Camara (2) vs (0) Silva Jr
Camara trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Camara is really struggling to control Silva Jr but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Camara controls from within his opponent's guard.
Silva Jr 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Silva Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva Jr, not yet. #SUB2#
Silva Jr working for submissions but it's allowed Camara to get to half guard.
Camara is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
Camara is looking to advance position but Silva Jr won't allow it.
Camara passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (5) vs (0) Silva Jr#T3#
Silva Jr is looking to get to half guard.
Camara looking to control and managing it successfully.
Camara seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Silva Jr for as long as he can get away with.
Camara moves to his opponent's back but Silva Jr bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Camara. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (5) vs (2) Silva Jr#T4#
Silva Jr preventing the sweep.
Silva Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Camara looking to control.
#T5#
Camara bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silva Jr's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (7) vs (2) Silva Jr
Camara engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Silva Jr looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Camara passes into half guard.
Silva Jr tries to roll over but Camara keeps him under control.#T6#
Still in half guard, Camara seems content to control.
Silva Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Camara sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Silva Jr is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Silva Jr has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T7#
Camara has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (10) vs (2) Silva Jr
Camara fails to advance to Silva Jr's back. #T8##SUB#
Camara swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Silva Jr is now in Camara's guard. A big mistake from Camara there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (10) vs (4) Silva Jr
Camara is pulling down on Silva Jr's head to control his posture.
Camara working a defensive guard but Silva Jr manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (10) vs (7) Silva Jr
Camara gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T9#
Camara wants to get back to full guard.
Camara is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Convicted Fight Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Silva Jr content to control rather than advance.
Camara regains full guard. Nicely done. #T10#
Camara has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Silva Jr has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (10) vs (10) Silva Jr
Camara is looking for a sweep.
Camara manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (12) vs (10) Silva Jr
Camara seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silva Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Silva Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Silva Jr.
Silva Jr managing to control the position. #T11#
Silva Jr looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Camara puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Camara is controlling the pace.
Camara wants to pass the guard but Silva Jr is defending well.
Camara stalling. #T12#
Silva Jr is not content to let Camara control the position.
Camara passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (15) vs (10) Silva Jr
Camara with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T13#
Camara prevents Silva Jr from getting the reversal.
Camara tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Camara fails to advance to Silva Jr's back.
Camara trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Camara seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Silva Jr is holding on tight.
#T14#
Camara works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Camara (18) vs (10) Silva Jr
Silva Jr wants to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Will Camara go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Silva Jr is holding onto Camara's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Camara controlling well, preventing Silva Jr from escaping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Camara takes the fight on points by 18 to 10.
Abubakar Camara retains his heavyweight title!
Abubakar Camara decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Rich Silva Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'Me hungry!'. |
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Event:
CWC 295 Jackson vs Dravezesdi
Date: Feb 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Abubakar Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Rutger Petrov !
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice takedown defense from Petrov . No joy for Camara on that attempt. #TD#
Camara 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: Camara (2) vs (0) Petrov
Petrov 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 sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (5) vs (0) Petrov #T1#
Petrov prevents Camara from moving into mount.
Camara slows the pace down.
Petrov tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Petrov wants to control but Camara postures up.
Petrov trying to remain calm as Camara controls from the top position.
Who's going to make the next move?
Camara in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Camara will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Petrov tries to bench press Camara off him but Camara keeps the position.
Petrov looks to move to half guard but instead Camara has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Camara (7) vs (0) Petrov
Petrov regains half guard.#T4#
Camara is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Petrov is looking for a sweep. Camara is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Petrov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Petrov .
Camara showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Petrov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Camara is aware though and is defending well.#T5#
Petrov trying to control the position.
Petrov being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Petrov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Petrov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Camara controls from within his opponent's guard. #T6#
Camara passes into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Petrov desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T7#
Petrov tries to roll over but Camara keeps him under control.
Camara is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Petrov wants to sweep but Camara has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (10) vs (0) Petrov
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T8#
Petrov is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as Camara stalls from top position.
Camara has control of an arm but Petrov manages to advance to Camara's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Camara (10) vs (4) Petrov #SUB2#
Camara defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Camara tries to break free.
#T9#
Camara breaks Petrov 's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (12) vs (4) Petrov
Camara pushing down on Petrov 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Petrov gets full guard.
Petrov is trying to keep Camara in close.
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.
Petrov keeping full guard, as Camara tries to pass.
Camara controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T10#
Petrov is trying to keep Camara in close.
Camara looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Petrov has control of Camara's left arm, preventing Camara from doing any damage. #T11#
Camara is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Petrov controls Camara momentarily but Camara frees himself. #SUB2#
Petrov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Camara passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (15) vs (4) Petrov
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camara is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Petrov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T12#
Camara is looking to take a break and control but Petrov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Petrov is looking for a sweep.
Camara wants to control but Petrov is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T13##SUB#
Petrov wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Camara seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Petrov is tapping! Wow, great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Abubakar Camara!
Abubakar Camara retains his heavyweight title!
A victorious Abubakar Camara thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 294 - Dravezesdi v Ribbler
Date: Feb 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 19 losses; Harry Hirsch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Abubakar Camara!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Hirsch moves into the clinch.
Camara prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Camara lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hirsch (0) vs (2) Camara
Hirsch is trying to get back to full guard.
Hirsch is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Camara performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hirsch wants to control but Camara is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hirsch controlling the position well.
Hirsch trying to control here.
#T1#
Camara content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hirsch is trying to control but can't.
Hirsch trying to get back to full guard but Camara takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (0) vs (5) Camara
Camara controlling his opponent.
Hirsch is working to get back to half guard.
Hirsch is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at SSJ Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T2#
Camara controlling the position easily from mount.
Hirsch prevents Camara from taking his back.
Hirsch sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Camara trying to mount his opponent but Hirsch defends it.
Camara is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hirsch is doing well to control the position and prevent Camara from advancing to side control.#T3#
Hirsch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Camara not doing much here.
Hirsch wants to improve his position but Camara is controlling well.
Hirsch wants to control the action here but instead Camara manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (0) vs (8) Camara
Hirsch is controlling an arm, preventing Camara from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Camara looking to control but Hirsch is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Camara seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Hirsch is holding on tight.
Camara can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hirsch is looking to escape.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hirsch is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hirsch is working to get back to half guard.
Hirsch tries to hold on but Camara pushes him away. #T5#
Hirsch is trying to escape the mount.
Camara is looking to work his way around to Hirsch's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hirsch tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Camara controlling from the full mount.
Camara tries to control but Hirsch wriggling away.
Camara sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hirsch can't escape the position.
#T6#
Camara trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hirsch is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Camara content just to control the position here.
Hirsch working to try and regain half guard.
Hirsch wants to hold on but Camara pushes him away.#T7#
Camara controlling from the full mount.
Hirsch is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Camara controlling the pace for now.
Hirsch tries to reverse the position but Camara maintains control.
Camara controlling the position easily from mount.
Hirsch tries to hold on but Camara postures up.
Camara controlling from mount. #T8#
Hirsch is trying to escape the mount but Camara keeps good control and instead manages to take Hirsch's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hirsch (0) vs (11) Camara
Hirsch rolls, trying to escape but Camara keeps control of the position.
Hirsch looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Camara biding his time, controlling Hirsch.
Hirsch is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T9#
Hirsch wants to control his opponent's hands but Camara gets his hands free.
Hirsch turns into Camara and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (2) vs (11) Camara
Camara trying to control the position.
Camara wants to sweep here but Hirsch controlling him for the moment. #T10#
Hirsch sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hirsch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Camara looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hirsch puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Camara wants to improve his position but Hirsch is controlling well.
#T11#
Camara is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Camara holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Hirsch works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (5) vs (11) Camara#T12#
Hirsch controlling the position easily from mount.
Camara is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hirsch sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T13#
Hirsch prevents Camara from getting the reversal.
Hirsch controlling from the full mount.
Camara working to try and regain half guard.
#T14#
Hirsch content just to control the position here.
Hirsch moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Hirsch (8) vs (11) Camara
What can Camara do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Hirsch is hanging on to Camara's back as he tries 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!
Camara wins on points by 11 to 8.
Abubakar Camara is the new heavyweight champion!
A victorious Abubakar Camara thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 293 - Camara vs Lo
Date: Jan 30, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Abubakar Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 16 losses; Leandro Lo!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lo looks for a takedown but Camara sprawls well.
Lo dives in for a single leg takedown but Camara sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Camara shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lo napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Camara (4) vs (0) Lo
Camara moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Lo is looking for a sweep.
Camara taking a breather here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Lo can't do much from the bottom here.
Camara tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lo's legs.
Camara slows the pace down.
Camara seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lo for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
Camara has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Lo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Camara content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Camara tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
You can see the frustration on Lo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Camara in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T5#
What's Lo going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Camara tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T6#
Camara in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Lo tries to buck Camara off but Camara is having none of it.
Camara moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T7#
I wouldn't like to be where Lo is right now.
Camara is trying to move to mount but Lo reverses beautifully and ends up in Camara's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (4) vs (2) Lo
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Camara wants to sweep here but Lo controlling him for the moment. #T8#
Camara controls Lo momentarily but Lo frees himself.
Camara is really struggling to control Lo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Lo wants to control from the top but Camara keeps moving.
Lo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T9#
Lo tries to free his leg and advance position but Camara is retaining full guard.
Lo is stalling in the full guard.
Lo looking to pass the guard.
Lo trying to control but Camara is working from the bottom. #T10#
Camara is trying to control the position but Lo postures up.
Camara seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lo preventing the sweep.
Camara is looking to sweep but instead, Lo has passed into half guard.
Lo not doing much here.
#T11#
Camara is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Camara gets back to full guard.
Lo controlling from the top position.
Camara looking for a sweep. Not yet Camara, not yet. #T12#
Camara controls Lo momentarily but Lo frees himself.
Lo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
My spies in The Jungle Room inform me that Lo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T13#
Camara is trying to keep Lo in close.
Lo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Camara is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Camara lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (6) vs (2) Lo#T14#
Lo keeping full guard, as Camara tries to pass.
Camara looking to sit in guard and control but Lo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (6) vs (4) Lo
Camara wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Camara is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (8) vs (4) Lo
And that's the end of the fight!
Camara takes the fight on points by 8 to 4.
Abubakar Camara decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 292
Date: Jan 23, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 13 losses; Fray Tormenta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Abubakar Camara!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Camara drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tormenta (0) vs (2) Camara
Camara trying to control but Tormenta is working from the bottom.
Camara is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tormenta lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tormenta (2) vs (2) Camara
Camara keeping moving, preventing Tormenta from controlling successfully.
Camara controls Tormenta momentarily but Tormenta frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tormenta sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tormenta 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.
Camara is trying to keep Tormenta in close.
#T1#
Tormenta controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tormenta trying to control the position from guard on top but Camara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Camara trying to keep a closed guard but Tormenta is proving a slippery customer.
Camara is pulling down on Tormenta's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tormenta engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tormenta has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Camara is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tormenta tries to free his leg and advance position but Camara is retaining full guard.
Camara is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tormenta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Camara is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Camara has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Tormenta doesn't defend quickly enough and Camara has managed to lock this one up! Can Tormenta escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Camara on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Abubakar Camara!
Our winner, Abubakar Camara, 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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Event:
CWC 291 - Los Angeles
Date: Jan 16, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Abubakar Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 8 losses; Rich Silva Jr!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Camara manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Silva Jr on his heels. He'll look to pass Silva Jr's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Camara (2) vs (0) Silva Jr
Silva Jr is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Camara stopping the sweep attempt from Silva Jr.
Silva Jr is still trying to improve position.
Silva Jr keeping moving, preventing Camara from controlling successfully.
Silva Jr is trying to keep Camara in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara looking to pass the guard.
Camara controlling from the top position. #T1##SUB2#
Silva Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Silva Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Camara can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Camara slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Silva Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva Jr, not yet.
Silva Jr trying to control the position here.
Camara sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Silva Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Camara is proving a slippery customer.
Camara looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Silva Jr has his foot on Camara's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Camara works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Camara preventing the sweep.
Camara controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Camara tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva Jr is retaining full guard.
Silva Jr 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.
Silva Jr has his hands on Camara's head, controlling the position.
Camara controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
Silva Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silva Jr trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Silva Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Camara can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Camara looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Silva Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Camara can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T5#
Camara stopping the sweep attempt from Silva Jr.
Camara sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Silva Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Camara is aware though and is defending well.
Silva Jr keeping full guard, as Camara tries to pass.
Camara slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T6#
Silva Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Camara stays in close to Silva Jr's body and controls the position.
Silva Jr 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: Camara (2) vs (2) Silva Jr
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T7#
Silva Jr wants to pass the guard but Camara is defending well.
Still in half guard, Silva Jr seems content to control.
Camara is looking for a sweep. Silva Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silva Jr is looking to pass Camara's guard but actually Camara recovers to full guard.
Silva Jr preventing the sweep.
Silva Jr wants to control from the top but Camara keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Camara is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (4) vs (2) Silva Jr
Silva Jr 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's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Silva Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silva Jr working a defensive guard here.
Silva Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Camara's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (4) vs (4) Silva Jr#T9#
Silva Jr is pushing down on Camara's leg trying to pass to half guard. Camara is fighting to maintain full guard but Silva Jr has managed to sneak the leg through.
Camara is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Silva Jr seems content to control.
Camara has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silva Jr is working away from the top position though.
Silva Jr content to control rather than advance.
Camara is trying is best to control the position here. #T10#
Camara wants to get back to full guard.
Silva Jr controlling the pace.
Camara is staying active underneath Silva Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Silva Jr takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Camara is looking for a sweep. Silva Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silva Jr content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Camara wants to control but Silva Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T11#
Still in half guard, Silva Jr seems content to control.#SUB2#
Silva Jr is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Silva Jr is pressing down on Camara's thigh, looking to free his foot. Camara is holding on for now.
Camara wants to improve his position but Silva Jr is controlling well.
Silva Jr content to control rather than advance.
Silva Jr's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Silva Jr looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T12#
Silva Jr is keen to just control but Camara is a slippery customer.
Silva Jr is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Camara gets full guard.
Silva Jr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T13#
Camara working a defensive guard here.
Silva Jr stays in close to Camara's body and controls the position.
Camara is pulling down on Silva Jr's head to control his posture.
Silva Jr looking to pass the guard.
Silva Jr content to stall in guard here. #T14#
More stalling from Silva Jr.#SUB#
Camara is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silva Jr is aware though and is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva Jr showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Silva Jr gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Silva Jr wins on points by 5 to 4.
Rich Silva Jr is the new heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Rich Silva Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 290 - New York
Date: Jan 09, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 9 losses; Eddie Gelfen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Abubakar Camara!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Alyssa Summers and Chad Campbell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Camara. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gelfen (0) vs (4) Camara
Gelfen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gelfen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gelfen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Camara is working away from the top position though.
Gelfen is looking to get back to full guard here but Camara has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Gelfen (0) vs (7) Camara
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara tries to advance position but instead Gelfen slips a leg back in to half guard.
Gelfen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1#
Camara passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camara performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gelfen is trying to control but can't.
Still in half guard, Camara seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Camara wants to free his trapped foot but Gelfen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gelfen is staying active underneath Camara, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2##SUB#
Gelfen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Camara passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gelfen (0) vs (10) Camara
Gelfen can't escape the position.
Camara pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Gelfen reaches up to try and control the position but Camara seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Gelfen rolls and tries to escape and now Camara has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Gelfen (0) vs (13) Camara#T3#
Camara trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Camara keeps control of the position as Gelfen tries to break free.
Camara trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Gelfen doesn't escape.
Camara is hanging on to Gelfen's back as he tries to escape.
#T4#
Camara trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Camara controls the position.
Camara keeps control of the position as Gelfen tries to break free.
Gelfen tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Camara can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gelfen is looking to escape.
Gelfen tries to hold on but Camara postures up.#T5#
Camara trying to control but Gelfen is having none of it.
Gelfen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Camara tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gelfen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T6#
Camara trying to control but Gelfen is having none of it.
Gelfen is trying desperately to improve position.
Gelfen tries to control the position but Camara now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Gelfen (0) vs (16) Camara
Camara gets his hands free as Gelfen looks to control.
Gelfen is trying to break free.
#T7#
Gelfen is working hard here to advance position.
Our spies down at at Convicted Fight Club inform us that Camara has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Camara wants to control but Gelfen is keeping busy.
Camara keeps control of the position as Gelfen tries to break free.
Camara controls the action.
Gelfen staying busy and making it hard for Camara to control. #T8#
Gelfen is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Camara is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Gelfen has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Camara biding his time, looking for the opening.
Let's hope that Camara 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#
Gelfen breaks Camara's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gelfen (2) vs (16) Camara
Gelfen is pushing down on Camara's leg trying to pass to half guard. Camara is fighting to maintain full guard but Gelfen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Camara gets back to full guard.
Gelfen pushes down on Camara's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Camara gets full guard.
Gelfen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gelfen trying to control the position from guard on top but Camara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Camara looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Camara controls Gelfen momentarily but Gelfen frees himself.
Gelfen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T11#
Camara working a defensive guard here.
Gelfen wants to control from the top but Camara keeps moving.
Gelfen is really struggling to control Camara but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T12#
Camara keeping full guard, as Gelfen tries to pass.
Gelfen trying to control but Camara is working from the bottom.
Gelfen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Camara working a defensive guard here.
Gelfen trying to control but Camara is working from the bottom. #T13#
Camara working a defensive guard here.
Camara tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gelfen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Camara tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gelfen trying to control the position from guard on top but Camara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Gelfen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Camara's guard.
Camara works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gelfen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gelfen'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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gelfen wants to control from the top but Camara keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Camara wins on points by 16 to 2.
Abubakar Camara is the new heavyweight champion!
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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Event:
CWC 289.5
Date: Jan 05, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 18 losses; Harry Hirsch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Abubakar Camara!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Camara misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Hirsch darts in and clinches Camara up against the cage.
Camara has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hirsch avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Camara has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Hirsch regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hirsch (0) vs (2) Camara
Camara controls from within his opponent's guard.
Camara preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara wants to control from the top but Hirsch keeps moving.
Hirsch wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hirsch tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Hirsch controls Camara momentarily but Camara frees himself.
Hirsch tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hirsch pulls Camara in to control the position.
Hirsch is trying to keep Camara in close.
Camara stays in close to Hirsch's body and controls the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hirsch holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
Hirsch wants to sweep but no luck.
Camara controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hirsch looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Camara postures up.
Hirsch looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Camara sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hirsch keeping full guard, as Camara tries to pass.
Camara keeps trying to improve his position.#T4#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hirsch holds on and takes a little breather.
Camara is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Camara stopping the sweep attempt from Hirsch.
Hirsch is working hard here to advance position.
Hirsch is trying to hold Camara in close to prevent damage but Camara has managed to pass into half guard.
#T5#
Hirsch wants to get back to full guard.
Hirsch wants to get back to full guard but Camara has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (0) vs (5) Camara
Hirsch looking for a sweep but Camara has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hirsch (0) vs (7) Camara
Hirsch tries to hold on but Camara postures up.
Hirsch really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Camara takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T6#
Camara is looking to work his way around to Hirsch's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Camara content just to control the position here.
Hirsch regains half guard.
Camara prevents Hirsch from improving his position.
Hirsch trying to hold on to Camara's head to control him but Camara postures up.
#T7#
Hirsch has his hands clasped together around Camara's back. He's all about the action.
Hirsch is trying to maintain the position but Camara is very close to passing his half guard.
Camara passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hirsch! Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (0) vs (10) Camara
Camara sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T8#
Hirsch tries to hold on but Camara postures up.
Hirsch regains half guard.
Hirsch wants to get back to full guard but Camara has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (0) vs (13) Camara
Camara is looking to take a break and control but Hirsch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T9#
Hirsch tries to buck Camara off but Camara is having none of it.
Hirsch prevents Camara from improving position.
Hirsch is trying to escape the position but Camara is controlling the position.
Hirsch tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Hirsch manages to get back to half guard.#T10#
Hirsch trying to hold on to Camara's head to control him but Camara postures up.
Camara is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (0) vs (16) Camara
Camara avoids the attempt from Hirsch to control.
Camara controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T11#
Hirsch 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: Hirsch (2) vs (16) Camara
Camara looking for a sweep. Not yet Camara, not yet.
Hirsch is stalling in the full guard.
Camara is looking to sweep but instead, Hirsch has passed into half guard.
Hirsch is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T12#
Camara is staying active underneath Hirsch, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Camara trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Hirsch manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (5) vs (16) Camara
Hirsch looking to control and managing it successfully.
Camara wants to hold on but Hirsch pushes him away.#T13#
Hirsch seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Camara is holding on tight.
Camara working to try and regain half guard.
Hirsch controlling his opponent.
Hirsch trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T14#
Hirsch content just to control the position here.
Camara tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Camara gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hirsch controlling the pace.
Camara has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hirsch is working away from the top position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Camara wins on points by 16 to 5.
Our winner, Abubakar Camara, 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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Event:
CWC 289
Date: Jan 02, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Abubakar Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 25 losses; Maxim Bok!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Camara. #TD2#
Bok scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Camara (0) vs (4) Bok
Bok trying to control the action but Camara is working from the bottom.
Camara 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camara trying his best to control but Bok has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Camara (0) vs (6) Bok
Camara is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bok is looking to work his way around to Camara's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bok controlling from the full mount.
Camara working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB2#
Bok is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Camara has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Camara! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (2) vs (6) Bok#T1#
Bok looking to hit a scissor sweep but Camara is one step ahead there.
Camara controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bok working a defensive guard but Camara manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (5) vs (6) Bok#T2#
Bok looking for a sweep but Camara has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Camara (7) vs (6) Bok
Bok tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Camara sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bok looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Camara (10) vs (6) Bok
Camara 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#
Bok can't escape the position.
Camara really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Bok.
Camara keeps control of the position as Bok tries to break free.
Good control from Camara.
Bok tries to escape the position.
Camara will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Camara tries to get the hooks in deep but Bok pushed the leg off. #T4#
Bok is really stuck here.
Camara trying to control.
Camara is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Camara has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Bok trying to control but not successfully. #T5#
Will Camara go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Bok tries to escape the position.
Camara is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T6#
Bok tries to escape but Camara has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Camara has good solid back control here.
Bok turns into Camara and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (10) vs (8) Bok
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.
Bok is looking to pass into half guard but Camara pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Camara is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (12) vs (8) Bok#T7##SUB2#
Bok has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Camara 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 Bok. Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (15) vs (8) Bok
Camara content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Camara has control of an arm but Bok manages to advance to Camara's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Camara (15) vs (12) Bok
Bok controls the action.
Camara tries to roll but Bok sticks to his back.
#T8#
Will Bok go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Bok is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Camara is in bad spot here.
Camara tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Bok is trying to take his opponent's back.
Bok takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Bok has control of Camara's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Camara regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T9#
Camara has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Bok's lack of action.
Bok tries to pass to full mount but Camara defends it.
Bok trying to control the action but Camara is working from the bottom. #T10#
Camara moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Camara has control of Bok's left arm, preventing Bok from doing any damage.
Bok engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Camara lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (17) vs (12) Bok
Bok is looking to sweep but instead, Camara has passed into half guard.
#T11#
Bok tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Camara has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (20) vs (12) Bok
Bok is desperately trying to improve his position but Camara has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bok looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Camara (23) vs (12) Bok
Camara keeps control of the position easily here as Bok tries to buck him off.
#T12#
Bok turns into Camara and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (23) vs (14) Bok#T13##SUB#
Camara has his foot on Bok's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bok works his way back into a safe position though.
Bok being controlled here momentarily.
Camara looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bok is one step ahead there.
Camara manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bok manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (25) vs (14) Bok
Bok looking for a sweep. Not yet Bok, not yet.
Camara controls from within his opponent's guard. #T14#
Bok wants to hit a sweep here but Camara passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bok there! Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (28) vs (14) Bok
Camara is looking to work his way around to Bok's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Bok can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bok is trying to escape the mount but Camara keeps good control and instead manages to take Bok's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Camara (31) vs (14) Bok
Camara is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Camara doesn't have the hooks in and Bok manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (31) vs (16) Bok
And that's the end of the fight!
Camara takes the fight on points by 31 to 16.
A victorious Abubakar Camara thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
WCF 100: Anderson vs Khabib
Date: Nov 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Camara just misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CUT#It looks like Matt Barnes has been cut.
A lazy body kick from Barnes
and Camara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barnes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Matt Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Camara takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#CL#
Camara clinches up with Barnes and pushes him back against the cage.
Barnes gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Camara.
A short right from Camara.
Barnes misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barnes tries to work over Camara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Camara lands a hook that snaps the head of Barnes backwards. #T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Camara.
Camara cracks Barnes with a nice body shot.
Barnes is trying to push Camara away but Camara has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Camara lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC#Barnes is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Matt Barnes's cut even more.
Camara dips a shoulder and cracks Barnes with a mighty uppercut! Barnes falls back against the cage and Camara unloads with a barrage of strikes! Barnes is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Camara screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abubakar Camara!
Abubakar Camara 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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Event:
WCF 96: Wolf vs Vanorden
Date: Oct 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Camara walks into a straight right hand from Rader.
Camara misses with a hook. Rader ducked under it nicely.
Rader throws out a counter right but Camara avoids it with no problem.
Rader misses with a hook.
Camara was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rader throws out a loose jab but Camara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Camara throws a body kick that misses.
Camara showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rader.
Camara misses with an uppercut
and Rader counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rader scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Good standup being displayed there by Rader as he connects with a hook.
Rader misses the jab.#T1#
Rader lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rader looks to throw the jab but Camara is out of range.
Rader misses with a hook. Camara ducked under it nicely.
Rader is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Camara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rader throws a counter combo.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Rader misses with a hook
and Camara counters with an inside leg kick.
Rader throws an off balance right hand
and Camara counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rader thinking.
Camara takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Camara misses with a wild body shot.
Rader ducks under a wild hook from Camara.#T2#
Camara throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rader takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A low kick from Camara misses
and Rader connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Camara takes a swing at Rader's ribcage but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rader scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Camara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rader swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Camara throws a lazy body kick
and Rader counters with a stiff right hand.
Camara seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A shot to the body from Camara misses
enabling Rader to counter with a crisp jab.
Camara throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Rader lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rader misses the jab.
Rader is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Camara had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Camara misses with a kick to the body #KD2#
and Rader counters with a crisp right hand that drops Camara! Rader lets Camara back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Rader throws a body shot but no joy.
Camara throws a leg kick that is checked#KD2#
and Rader counters with a nice right hand that sends Camara toppling to the canvas! Camara scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Rader finish him?!#ROC2#Camara is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rader lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Camara out cold! Camara is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dennis Rader!
Dennis Rader thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WCF 92: Wallace vs Camara 2
Date: Oct 02, 2021 |
#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Camara.
Wallace tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Camara was well out of range. Poor timing from Wallace.
It seemed like Camara was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Wallace misses.
Camara slips under a jab from Wallace.
Wallace misses with a wild body shot.
Camara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wallace.
Camara doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wallace jabs at Camara's body.
Camara swings for the body but Wallace moves out of range.
Camara lands with a hook. Wallace tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT2#It looks like Bubba Wallace has been cut.
Camara takes one to the side of the head.
Wallace misses with a right hand
and Camara counters with a nice body shot.
Camara on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Camara lands a jab.
Wallace dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Camara throws a lazy right hand but Wallace sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wallace looks to land a left hand but Camara moved out of range nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Camara misses.
Wallace misses with a wild body shot.
Camara was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Wallace throws a hook to the side of Camara's head but Camara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wallace misses with a right hand #TD2#
so Camara counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wallace keeping moving, preventing Camara from controlling successfully.
Camara is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Camara trying to control but Wallace is working from the bottom. #T2#
Wallace can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Camara controls the pace.
Camara advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Camara working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Camara tries for a kimura but Wallace is defending well. #T3##SUB2#
Camara is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wallace has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Camara is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wallace is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Camara is looking to take a break and control but Wallace is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Camara is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wallace has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abubakar Camara dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bubba Wallace's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Camara lands a jab.
Wallace lands a really nice looking cross but Camara seems unphased.
Camara takes one on the button.
Wallace lands with an uppercut that bounces Camara off the cage and back into range.
Wallace checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wallace throws a jab when Camara was well out of range.
Camara doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace misses with an uppercut.
Camara throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wallace swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bubba Wallace is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice straight punches there by Wallace. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wallace.
Wallace throws an overhand right that drops Camara like a sack of potatoes! Wallace dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bubba Wallace!
Bubba Wallace retains his heavyweight title!
Bubba Wallace really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Brooklyn Apothecary logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
WCF 88: Wallace vs Rader
Date: Sep 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Camara throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camara makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Camara.
Camara has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gracie won't allow Camara to sweep him here.
Gracie postures up.
Gracie 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.
Gracie won't allow Camara to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie stays in close to Camara's body and controls the position. #T1#
Gracie won't allow Camara to sweep him here.
Gracie controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Camara 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.
Camara pulls Gracie in to control the position.
Camara has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown. Camara tries to sprawl out of it but Gracie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Camara manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Camara as he jumps to the side.
A jab from Camara finds it's way through Gracie's defenses.
Gracie dives in and grabs Camara's left leg, looking for a takedown. Camara pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out.
Abubakar Camara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Dog Gracie.
Camara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gracie.
Camara digs a good hook to Gracie's body.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Crunch! Camara slams his shin into Gracie's torso.
Gracie looks winded!#T2#
Gracie misses with a straight right.
Gracie takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gracie takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CUT#It looks like Big Dog Gracie has been cut.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Camara.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Camara bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gracie's head.
Gracie circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Camara. Gracie falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Camara!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Abubakar Camara!
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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Event:
WCF 84: Camara vs Wallace
Date: Aug 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Wallace misses with a hook
#TD#
and Camara counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Camara has gone for a leg lock! Wallace slips out almost immediately though and dives into Camara's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Camara escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wallace gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Camara is trying to keep Wallace in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace wants to stand but Camara is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Camara has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wallace can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1##SUB#
Wallace avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Camara has his foot on Wallace's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wallace works his way back into a safe position though.
Camara pulls Wallace in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Wallace got a little sloppy there for a moment and Camara has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wallace has managed to get both his arms back between Camara's legs - danger averted.
My spies in Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts inform me that Wallace has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Camara controls Wallace momentarily but Wallace frees himself. #T2#
Wallace wants to stand but Camara is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Camara is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wallace defends well.#SUB#
Camara working for submissions but it's allowed Wallace to get to half guard.
Camara is positioning himself well to prevent Wallace advancing to mount. #T3#
Wallace seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#SUB#
Camara actively working from the bottom here.
Camara is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Camara looking for submissions off his back.#SU2#
Wallace decides to stand and escape the position.
Wallace fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Camara manages to avoid it.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wallace thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wallace misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Camara decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wallace's guard.
Camara sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wallace's guard. #SUB#
Camara is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wallace defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Camara is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wallace has managed to free his arm - good work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wallace can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wallace is trying to control but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abubakar Camara dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Wallace lands the left hand.#TD#
Camara closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Wallace's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Wallace manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Camara fails to pull guard.
Camara misses with a hook to the ribs.
Camara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Camara has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wallace avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Camara tries to throw a body punch but Wallace avoids it by throwing Camara back against the cage.
Camara prevents Wallace from breaking the clinch.
Wallace blocking some punches.
Camara tries to throw a body punch but Wallace avoids it by throwing Camara back against the cage.
Wallace blocking some punches.
Camara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wallace lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wallace lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Camara.#T1##TD#
Camara decides to pull guard.
Camara trying to keep a closed guard but Wallace is proving a slippery customer.
Camara is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Camara is looking for a triangle but Wallace pushes his legs off easily.
Wallace would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU2#
Wallace stands up and waves to Camara to follow him.
Nice sprawl there from Wallace as Camara shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abubakar Camara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wallace throws a left and a right that both miss
and Camara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Wallace steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Camara.
Wallace throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Camara blocks a jab.
Wallace misses the shot to the body.
Camara misses with a wild body shot.
Wallace swings widly with a right hand
and Camara counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Camara shoots in looking for a takedown but Wallace manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Camara's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wallace uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Camara seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Wallace dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wallace displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Camara.
A little jabbing left from Wallace on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bubba Wallace is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Camara looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T3#
Wallace looking for a sweep. Not yet Wallace, not yet.
Wallace keeping moving, preventing Camara from controlling successfully.
Wallace is controlling Camara's posture.
Camara engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Camara stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wallace swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Camara is working hard here to advance position.
Camara wants to control from the top but Wallace keeps moving. #SUB#
Camara drops back, looking for a kneebar! Wallace looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Wallace looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Wallace! #REVB#
Camara is trying to control Wallace's posture but Wallace avoids it.
Camara manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bubba Wallace will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Wallace. Camara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Camara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wallace was well out of range. Poor timing from Camara.
Camara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Camara misses the target.
Camara just misses with a punch to the body.
Wallace throws the left hand but Camara avoids the punch easily.
Wallace misses with a lunging right hand
and Camara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Camara avoids the body shot from Wallace.
Bubba Wallace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wallace throws a hook but Camara avoids it easily.
Wallace throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Camara stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wallace.
Wallace throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wallace tests Camara's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wallace misses with an uppercut. Camara saw that one coming.#T1##KD2#
Wallace cracks Camara with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Camara looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Wallace finish him?
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wallace connects with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Wallace.
Wallace misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Camara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wallace is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wallace fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bubba Wallace seems to be getting the better of the standup.#KD2#
Wallace lands a left and a right that send Camara crashing to the mat, dazed. Wallace thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Camara is rocked!
Wallace fakes the body blow, causing Camara to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Camara goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bubba Wallace!
Bubba Wallace is the new heavyweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Bubba Wallace waved his t-shirt featuring Brooklyn Apothecary's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 59: Camara vs Denovan
Date: Jun 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Denovan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Camara tries to avoid it but Denovan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Camara to the ground. Camara escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A nice leg kick from Camara, right into the meat of the thigh.
Camara cracks Denovan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT#It looks like Jett Denovan has been cut.#TD2#
Denovan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Camara looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Denovan tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Denovan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Camara keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Camara's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Denovan postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Camara is looking to regain half guard here but Denovan keeps moving and retains side control.
Camara can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Camara is looking for a sweep.
Denovan throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Camara works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Denovan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Camara works his way to full guard. Good work.
Denovan throws a big elbow that misses.
Camara pulls Denovan in to control the position. #T2#
Camara working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Denovan.
Denovan being controlled here momentarily.
Denovan stands and throws Camara's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Camara tries to bench press Denovan off him but Denovan keeps the position.
The strikes coming from Denovan are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Denovan throws a strike aimed at the side of Camara's head but Camara avoids it well.
Denovan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Camara keeps working. #T3#
Camara is trying to get back to half guard.
Denovan misses with the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Camara's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Denovan is trying to ground and pound but Camara uses the momentary lack of control by Denovan to regain half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Camara works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Denovan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Denovan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Camara seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camara wants to sweep but no luck.
Denovan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Denovan throws a strike but Camara rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Denovan working for a triangle but Camara defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Camara avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Camara 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jett Denovan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jett Denovan's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Denovan looks for a takedown but Camara sprawls well.
A jab from Camara finds it's way through Denovan's defenses.
Abubakar Camara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Camara digs a good body shot into Denovan's ribs.#TD2#
Denovan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Camara trying to control here.
Denovan is trying to control. Camara wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara gets back to full guard.
Denovan throws an elbow that misses. Camara uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Denovan's guard. Nice move by Camara!#REVR##T1##SUB2#
Denovan looking for a guillotine here but Camara defends easily.
Camara is looking to advance position but Denovan has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Camara keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Denovan looking to finish with strikes here!
Denovan throwing strikes but Camara recovers to half guard. A much better position. #T2#
Camara gets back to full guard.
Denovan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Denovan looking to sit in guard and control but Camara gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Camara controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Denovan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Camara is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Camara continues to stall.#T3#
Camara looking to sit in guard and control but Denovan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Denovan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Camara utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Camara keeping moving, preventing Denovan from controlling successfully.
Denovan preventing the sweep. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Denovan throwing strikes from guard but Camara blocks nicely.
Denovan looking to sit in guard and control but Camara gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Denovan keeping moving, preventing Camara from controlling successfully.
Camara looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Camara got a little sloppy there for a moment and Denovan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Camara has managed to get both his arms back between Denovan's legs - danger averted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Denovan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Camara controls the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Abubakar Camara will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jett Denovan's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Camara scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Denovan dives in and grabs Camara's left leg, looking for a takedown. Camara pushes down on Denovan's head and hops out.
Denovan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Camara connects with a looping right hand.
Camara lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Denovan at a distance.
Denovan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#KD#
Camara drops Denovan with a big left hand and mounts him. Denovan is in big trouble! #ROC#Denovan is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Camara takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Denovan stops Camara from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #SUB#
Camara working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Jett Denovan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Camara trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T1##SUB#
Camara working for a guillotine from mount but Denovan is in no mood to give up.
Camara mounts Denovan! Really nice guard pass there!
Camara is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Denovan can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Camara goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Denovan is on top in guard.
Camara pulls Denovan in close to prevent any damage.
Denovan throws an elbow that misses. Camara uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Denovan's guard. Nice move by Camara!#REVR##T2#
Camara sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Denovan's guard.
Denovan won't allow Camara to pass to mount. #SUB#
Camara is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Camara is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Camara is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Denovan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Camara. #SUB#
Camara is looking for a kimura but Denovan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Camara to get the leverage. #T3#
Still in half guard, Camara seems content to control.
Camara passes to side control.
Denovan tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Camara goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Denovan has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Camara but great work by Denovan.
An elbow from Denovan crashes against the mat.
Camara gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Denovan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Denovan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
Denovan is looking to advance position but Camara won't allow it.
Camara is trying to get back to full guard.
Denovan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Camara's head.
Camara keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Camara is looking to improve his position.
Denovan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abubakar Camara clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Jett Denovan's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Denovan misses with a takedown attempt
and Denovan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Camara tries to sprawl but Denovan drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Camara controlling the position for now.
Camara wants to improve his position but Denovan is controlling well.
Camara is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Denovan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Denovan's back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Camara has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Denovan has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Camara is looking for the choke from the back position but Denovan is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Camara has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T1#
Denovan trying to control the action but Camara just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Camara looking for the choke from the back.
Denovan is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Camara off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
I really don't envy Denovan right now.
Denovan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Denovan 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 Camara gets his way!
Camara struggling to keep hold of the position.
Camara controlling from the back.#SUB#
Camara has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Denovan is in real trouble here. Camara gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Denovan is tapping out! Camara wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Abubakar Camara!
Abubakar Camara retains his heavyweight title!
A victorious Abubakar Camara thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 52: Camara vs Gracie
Date: May 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Camara throws a head kick that Gracie semi-blocks.
#CUT#It looks like Big Dog Gracie has been cut.
Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Camara swivels and escapes.
Camara slips under a jab from Gracie.#TD2#
Gracie looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Camara wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Gracie trying to control but Camara is working from the bottom.
Gracie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara wants to control but Gracie postures up.
Camara is trying to escape the position but Gracie is controlling the position. #T1#
Gracie throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Camara works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Camara is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Camara is concentrating on defense, preventing Gracie from advancing position.
Gracie controlling the action here.
Camara wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Camara is having none of it.
Gracie trying to advance position but Camara counters by regaining guard.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Camara's guard. #T2#
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Camara does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Camara is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracie's back!
Camara will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Camara keeps control of the position as Gracie tries to break free.
#SUB#
Camara has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Gracie! Can he survive? No! He's out! Camara gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Abubakar Camara!
Abubakar Camara retains his heavyweight title!
Abubakar Camara decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 46: Camara vs Tupp 2
Date: Mar 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Tupp on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tupp walks into a stiff left hand from Camara.
Tupp keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Camara is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#KD2#
Tupp drops Camara with a beautiful combination! Camara stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Tupp is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Camara is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Abubakar Camara has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Camara throws a jab when Tupp was well out of range.
Oh Camara is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Camara lands with a good body shot.
Camara seems to have got his legs back now.
Camara lands a jab to Tupp's midsection.
Camara works the jab nicely.
Camara scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tupp closes the distance and clinches up with Camara, looking for a takedown. Tupp pushes Camara against the cage but Camara circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tupp scores with a nice strike.
Camara scores with a nice head shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tupp. Camara shrugs it off though. #T1#
Tupp tries to close the distance and clinch but Camara swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Tupp drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Camara escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tupp gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Camara not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tupp must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tupp trying to control but Camara is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Camara has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Tupp doesn't defend quickly enough and Camara has managed to lock this one up! Can Tupp escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Camara on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Abubakar Camara!
Abubakar Camara retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Abubakar Camara thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Jack Tupp stepped up to the mic, saying 'I gave him my best. I didn’t want to tap'. |
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Event:
WCF 58: Camara vs Santos
Date: Feb 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Camara swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Santos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circling - Camara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Santos misses with the combination.
Camara misses with a body shot
and Santos counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Camara throws a body shot but no joy.
Santos is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Nice body punch from Camara.
Santos has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Santos takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CUT#It looks like Johnny Santos has been cut.
Camara throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Santos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Santos slips a jab from Camara.
Santos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Santos fails to land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Camara digs a good hook to Santos's body.
Camara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Santos is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T1##KD#
Camara moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Santos goes down! Can Camara finish him!?
Camara sitting in guard here, content to control.
Camara passes Santos's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Camara trying to mount his opponent but Santos defends it.
Santos looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB#
Camara is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Santos doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Camara.
Santos has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Camara is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Camara is trying to control. Santos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Camara is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Santos sees it coming and defends easily.
Santos manages to get to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Camara is pushing down on Santos's leg trying to pass to half guard. Santos is fighting to maintain full guard but Camara has managed to sneak the leg through.
Camara passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Santos!
Camara is trying to take his opponent's back.
#SUB#
Camara is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Santos has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Santos is squirming around, avoiding Camara's attempts to control the action. #T3##SUB#
Camara looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Santos is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Camara is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Santos is surviving well by controlling Camara's body position as best he can.
Camara trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Camara jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Santos manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T4#
Camara wants to lay and pray for a moment but Santos keeps working. #SUB#
Camara is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Santos has escaped the position, nice work there.
Santos is trying to improve his position.
Camara controlling the position from side mount. #SUB#
Camara is trying to get an arm triangle but Santos is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos wants to control but Camara postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abubakar Camara dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Santos's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Camara throws out a loose jab but Santos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Camara throws a poor cross that misses
and Santos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Camara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Camara misses the shot to the body.
Jab from Camara.
Santos fails to land with a series of punches.
Camara is looking to counter punch.
Santos walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Camara! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Abubakar Camara!
Abubakar Camara retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Abubakar Camara thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
WCF 54: Camara vs Rader
Date: Jan 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Camara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rader was well out of range. Poor timing from Camara.
Rader takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Camara throws a poor cross that misses
and Rader connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Camara misses.
Rader has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Camara rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rader counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Camara looks to throw the jab but Rader is out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rader looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Camara throws a shot to the body.
Rader throws a right and a left that both miss.
Camara with a nice cross.
Rader is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Camara scores with a body shot.
Camara slips a jab and a cross from Rader.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Camara looks to score with a jab to the body but Rader is just out of range.
Rader throws a body punch but Camara moves out of range.
Camara tries to counter with a takedown but Rader is quick to defend against it.
Camara looks to throw the jab but Rader is out of range.
Camara has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kevin Spacey`s Basement of Doom in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Camara on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Camara blocks a jab.
Camara lands with a hook. Rader tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT#It looks like Dennis Rader has been cut.
Rader misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Camara. Rader does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rader steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Camara.
Camara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Camara misses with a body shot.
Rader throws a jab but it's blocked by Camara.
Camara swings widly with a right hand
and Rader counters with a right hand to the body.
Camara misses with a hook. Rader ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Rader misses.
Camara throws out a powerful jab.
Camara throws a poor cross that misses
and Rader counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Rader takes the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Camara tightens his grip and picks Rader up, before dumping him to the ground. Rader manages to land in guard. #T2##SUB2#
Rader is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Camara defends well.#SUB2#
Rader is looking for a triangle but Camara pushes his legs off easily.
Camara looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Rader has his foot on Camara's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Camara works his way back into a safe position though.
Camara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Camara wants to control from the top but Rader keeps moving.
Camara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rader looking to control.
Camara trying to control but Rader is working from the bottom. #T3#
Camara passes Rader's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Camara is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Rader is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Camara pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Camara is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Camara 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.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Rader looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Camara seems to be working for a kimura but Rader defends the submission attempt.
Camara passes to side control.
Rader tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Camara working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Camara wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rader keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abubakar Camara dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dennis Rader's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Rader takes a swing at Camara's ribcage but misses.
Rader listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Camara looks to land a right hand but Rader moved out of range.
Camara moves out of range as Rader strikes.
Abubakar Camara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Camara ducks under a wild hook from Rader.
Camara throws a hook but Rader blocks it.
Camara throws a right hand that misses
and Rader counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rader throws a hook but Camara blocks it.
Camara's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rader connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Camara scrambles back to his feet.
Camara misses with an uppercut. Rader saw that one coming.
Rader throws a hook to the side of Camara's head but Camara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara looks to score with a jab to the body but Rader is just out of range.
Camara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rader moves away.
Rader swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Rader finds it's way through Camara's defenses.
Rader keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rader connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
Rader looks to land a right hand but Camara moved out of range.
Nice body punch from Camara.
Camara takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rader ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rader looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Camara throws an overhand right that lands on Rader's shoulder, as Rader tries to avoid the shot.
Camara throws an off balance right hand
and Rader counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A combination from Rader does no damage.
Camara throws a body punch but Rader moves out of range.
Camara defending well as Rader loads up on a big left hand.
Camara lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rader throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Camara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rader lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Camara circles away quickly and effectively.
Rader looks to clinch #TD#
and Camara counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Rader has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Camara can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Camara trying to control but Rader is working from the bottom. #T2#
Rader is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Camara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rader is keeping the position for now.
Camara might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Camara pushing down on Rader's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Rader actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Camara seems to be working for a kimura but Rader defends the submission attempt.
Abubakar Camara overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Camara is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rader has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Camara performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Camara is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Camara wants to pass to mount but Rader is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Rader looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Camara wants to work for an arm triangle but Rader is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Rader is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Camara pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Rader looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rader is staying active underneath Camara, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rader tries to get to full guard but Camara has control of the leg. #SUB#
Camara 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.
Camara tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rader knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Camara works his foot free and advances to mount.
Rader is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Abubakar Camara will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dennis Rader's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Rader throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A cross from Rader lands.
Rader looks to land a combination but Camara avoids it well.
Rader lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Good standup being displayed there by Camara as he connects with a hook.
Rader gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Camara.
Camara lands a right hook to the body.
Camara takes a swing at Rader's ribcage but misses.
Dennis Rader seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Camara just misses with a punch to the body.
Rader falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Camara counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Camara is trying to work for a kimura but Rader is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rader is looking to control Camara's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rader avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Camara is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rader doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Camara. #T1#
Camara is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rader!
Rader is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Camara swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Abubakar Camara!
Abubakar Camara retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Abubakar Camara, 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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Event:
WCF 49: Camara vs Schlaub
Date: Dec 05, 2020 |
#R1#
Schlaub misses with a left hand
and Camara counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Brendan Schlaub has been cut.
Schlaub throws the left hand but Camara avoids the punch easily.
Camara jabs Schlaub to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Schlaub misses with an uppercut
and Camara counters with a stiff right hand.
Schlaub looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Camara cracks Schlaub with an open hand slap.
Schlaub misses with a two punch combination.
Schlaub wants to clinch up but Camara keeps it at a distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Camara misses the target.
Schlaub shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT#That has opened up Brendan Schlaub's cut even more.
Camara drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Schlaub right on the button. Schlaub goes down! Camara follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Camara gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abubakar Camara!
Abubakar Camara retains his heavyweight title!
A victorious Abubakar Camara thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Halloween on Hilo
Date: Oct 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camara misses with a jab, cross combination.
Camara with a nice cross.#CUT2#It looks like Tom Dirk has been cut.
Camara lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A jab lands there for Camara.
Camara misses the jab.
A quick step to the side and Dirk tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Camara with a nice cross.
Camara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dirk manages to avoid it.
Dirk is looking to counter punch.
Camara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dirk was well out of range. Poor timing from Camara.
Dirk was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dirk on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Camara misses with an uppercut. Dirk saw that one coming.
Dirk swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Camara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dirk.
Camara has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Camara lands a jab to Dirk's midsection.#T1#
Camara jabs at Dirk's body.
Dirk 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.#KD2#
Nice combo by Camara! Oh, that's hurt him - Dirk falls to the canvas and Camara follows him into side control. #SUB2#
Camara is trying to get an arm triangle but Dirk is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dirk is not content to let Camara control the position. #SUB2#
Camara wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dirk, who protects the arm well.
Dirk tries to buck Camara off but Camara is having none of it.#SUB2#
Camara looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dirk is trying to control Camara's posture but Camara avoids it. #T2#
Dirk is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Camara tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Camara has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Camara is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dirk has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Camara is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dirk has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dirk wants to control but Camara postures up.
Dirk is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Camara is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T3#
Dirk is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Dirk is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Camara tries for a kimura but Dirk is defending well. #SUB2#
Camara is trying to get an arm triangle but Dirk is defending well.
Dirk tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Dirk's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Camara tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Camara has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Camara wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dirk, who protects the arm well. #T4#
Dirk is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Camara is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Dirk is trying to escape and Camara transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Dirk is forced to tap! Nice work there by Camara! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Abubakar Camara!
Abubakar Camara is the new heavyweight champion!
Abubakar Camara thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 23: Camara vs Deertay
Date: Oct 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deertay takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Camara misses with a body shot
#TD2#
and Deertay counters with a shoot takedown. Camara fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB#
Camara is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Deertay got a little sloppy there for a moment and Camara has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Deertay has managed to get both his arms back between Camara's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Camara has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Deertay doesn't defend quickly enough and Camara has managed to lock this one up! Can Deertay escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Camara on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Abubakar Camara!
After winning the bout, Abubakar Camara 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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Event:
F&B 37: Jefferson vs. Yun
Date: Aug 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camara tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Camara walks into a left hand.
Camara ducks under a wild hook from Mikli.
Mikli's corner calls for a 1-2. Mikli obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Camara fails to land the takedown.
Mikli paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Camara throws a poor cross that misses
and Mikli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mikli fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Camara has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mikli leaves Camara with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mikli looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mikli loads up on a big right hand but Camara slips the punch.
Camara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mikli throws out a counter right but Camara avoids it with no problem.
Camara tries to clinch up but Mikli circles away and keeps his distance.
A jab from Mikli misses.
Camara attempts a counter takedown but Mikli avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Mikli throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Camara on the side of the head. #CL#
Camara has closed the distance and engaged Mikli in a clinch.
Mikli digs a right hand into Camara's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Camara's gas tank. #TD#
Camara jumps into guard, dragging Mikli to the mat.
Mikli postures up.
Mikli trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Camara will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Camara is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Mikli rolls with it to try and escape but Camara cranks on the arm and Mikli is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Abubakar Camara!
A very excited looking Abubakar Camara 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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Event:
F&B 34: Izquierdo vs. Boaler 3
Date: Aug 02, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camara leaves Boaler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Camara closes the distance and clinches.
Camara gets underhooks to prevent Boaler's takedown attempt.
Good body shot from Camara.
Camara is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Abubakar Camara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Boaler.
Camara lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Camara.
Boaler looks winded!
Camara lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Camara throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Camara scores with a nice hook to the head.
Boaler is trying to pull guard but Camara turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Camara gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Boaler.
Camara lands a body shot in the clinch.
Camara lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Camara lands a body shot.
Camara makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short uppercut from Camara. #T1#
Camara scores with a hook to the body.
Camara lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Camara is leaning against Boaler and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short left from Camara.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Camara.
Boaler jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Camara walks away with a smile on his face. Boaler gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Camara lands a lovely overhand right.
Boaler gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Camara gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Boaler is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abubakar Camara!
After winning the bout, Abubakar Camara 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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Event:
F&B 27: Boaler vs. Izquierdo 2
Date: Jun 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Jones gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Camara to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Camara stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.#SUB2#
Camara 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.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Camara on the ground.
Camara pushes down on Jones's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jones pushes Camara off but Camara dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Jones!
Camara content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Camara is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Jones has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Jones! #SUB2#
Camara is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Jones frees his head nicely. Oh but Camara has switched to an armbar! Jones is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Abubakar Camara!
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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Event:
F&BE 24- Ars Dominatum
Date: Apr 25, 2020 |
#R1##CL#
Camara rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.
Camara fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Camara jumps guard but Smith stands there with Camara around his waist. Camara gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Smith can't break the clinch.
Smith wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD#
Camara pulls guard. #SUB#
Camara is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smith defends well.
Smith wants to control from the top but Camara keeps moving. #SUB#
Camara looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Camara throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Camara has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Camara is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smith has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Camara is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Camara escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Camara looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
#T1#
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Camara trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Camara has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Camara looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
Smith looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Camara escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smith wants to control from the top but Camara keeps moving.
Smith has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Camara is proving hard to escape from.
Camara trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
#T2##SUB#
Camara looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
Smith wants to control from the top but Camara keeps moving. #SUB#
Camara is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
Camara looking to control.
#SUB#
Camara looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Smith is defending well. Camara quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Smith has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Camara celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Abubakar Camara!
Our winner, Abubakar Camara, 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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Event:
WCF 5: Uno vs Andrews
Date: Jan 11, 2020 |
#R1#
Good shot there by Tupp.#CUT2#
It looks like Abubakar Camara has been cut.
Tupp looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Camara fails to pull guard.
#TD#
Camara jumps guard.
Tupp trying to stand up but can't free himself from Camara's guard.#SUB#
Camara is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tupp defends well.
Tupp tries to stand but Camara is controlling from the bottom.
Tupp being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Camara had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tupp defends it easily.#SUB#
Camara is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Tupp rolls with it to try and escape but Camara cranks on the arm and Tupp is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Abubakar Camara!
During a confident post fight interview, Abubakar Camara thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
WCF 2: Uno vs Gunnarsson
Date: Dec 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Ueno tries to clinch but Camara is having none of it. #CL#
Camara clinches up with Ueno and pushes him back against the cage.
Camara is trying to pull guard but Ueno turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ueno misses with a punch to the body.
Camara tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Camara tries to pull guard but Ueno holds him up against the cage and eventually Camara drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abubakar Camara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ueno missing with knees to the body.
Ueno tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Camara fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ueno. #CUT2#
It looks like Abubakar Camara has been cut.
Camara tries to pull guard but Ueno forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Camara has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ueno uses from the top position.
Camara pulls Ueno in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Camara working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ueno doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Camara is tightening it up a little... Ueno has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Ueno reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Ueno taps out! Nice BJJ there by Camara!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Abubakar Camara!
A very excited looking Abubakar Camara 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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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 21, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Urtanson clinches with his opponent.
Camara throws a punch but it's blocked by Urtanson.
Camara tries to pull guard but Urtanson holds him up against the cage and eventually Camara drops back down to his feet.
#TD#
Camara successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Urtanson is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Camara has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Urtanson is looking to defend but Camara has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Urtanson! Camara pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Urtanson taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Abubakar Camara!
A victorious Abubakar Camara thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
MADNESS TEST EVENT
Date: Jun 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Abubakar Camara looks to land a combination but Kawhi Camara avoids it well. #CL#
Kawhi Camara moves into the clinch successfully.
Abubakar Camara wants a takedown.
#TD2#
Abubakar Camara jumps guard and drags Kawhi Camara to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kawhi Camara stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Abubakar Camara swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Abubakar Camara had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kawhi Camara defends it easily.
Kawhi Camara showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB2#
Kawhi Camara has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Abubakar Camara to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Kawhi Camara is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Abubakar Camara pulls down on the head and he's put Kawhi Camara to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Abubakar Camara!
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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