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Event:
Bots de Garra 140
Date: Apr 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 26 losses; Enamorado Bandito! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 31 losses; Caio Peieira!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Peieira shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Peieira showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bandito (0) vs (2) Peieira
Peieira is taking a breather. Bandito 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.
Peieira is trying to control. Bandito wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Peieira prevents Bandito from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandito trying to control but Peieira postures up.
#T1#
Bandito tries to get to full guard but Peieira has control of the leg.
Bandito keeping hold of Peieira's head, controlling as best he can.
Bandito is looking for a sweep. Peieira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bandito trying to get back to full guard but Peieira takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (0) vs (5) Peieira
Bandito tries to control the position but Peieira now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Bandito (0) vs (8) Peieira#T2#
Peieira gets his hands free as Bandito looks to control.
Bandito is really stuck here.
Will Peieira go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
I really don't envy Bandito right now.
Bandito prevents Peieira from getting a body triangle.
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.
Bandito is really stuck here.
#T3##SUB2#
Peieira is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Bandito is defending well though. Peieira let's go of the attempt for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bandito trying to control the hands but Peieira breaks the grip.
Peieira 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.
Bandito prevents Peieira from getting a body triangle.#T4#
Peieira is trying to control but Bandito is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Bandito has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Peieira's lack of action.
Bandito has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Peieira is working away from the top position though.
Well, if Peieira 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.
Bandito won't allow Peieira to pass to mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Bandito's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T5##SUB2#
Peieira seems to be working for a kimura but Bandito defends the submission attempt.
Peieira is trying to control the action in half guard but Bandito is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bandito is trying to get back to full guard.
Peieira stalling.
Peieira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bandito keeps working. #T6#
Peieira frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (0) vs (11) Peieira
Peieira looking to control but Bandito is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bandito tries to reverse the position but Peieira maintains control.
Bandito manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Bandito trying to control here.
#T7#
Bandito moves into full guard.
Bandito trying to control the position.
Peieira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Peieira is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bandito looking to control.
#T8#
Bandito controlling the position.
Bandito wants to hit a sweep here but Peieira passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bandito there! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (0) vs (14) Peieira
Peieira manages to capitalize on a mistake by Bandito to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Bandito (0) vs (17) Peieira
Peieira trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Bandito doesn't escape.
Peieira trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T9#
Peieira 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.
Peieira keeps control of the position as Bandito tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Peieira is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Peieira is not going to allow Bandito to sit and survive in this position. #T10#
Peieira is looking to control Bandito but Bandito is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Bandito tries to roll but Peieira sticks to his back.
Peieira controls the position.
I really don't envy Bandito right now.
#SUB2#
Peieira looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Bandito is controlling Peieira 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (2) vs (17) Peieira#T11#
Bandito wants to control from the top but Peieira keeps moving.
Bandito slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (5) vs (17) Peieira
Peieira is not content to let Bandito control the position. #T12#
Peieira is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bandito off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bandito (5) vs (21) Peieira
Bandito tries to break free.
Bandito manages to reverse the position and now he's in Peieira's guard. Nice work there by Bandito.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (7) vs (21) Peieira
Bandito trying to control but Peieira is working from the bottom.
Bandito wants to pass the guard but Peieira is keeping the position.#T13#
Bandito wants to control from the top but Peieira keeps moving.
Bandito looking to sit in guard and control but Peieira gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (7) vs (23) Peieira
Bandito keeping moving, preventing Peieira from controlling successfully.
Bandito will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Peieira looking to sit in guard and control but Bandito gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (9) vs (23) Peieira#T14#
Bandito engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bandito postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Peieira wins on points by 23 to 9.
A very excited looking Caio Peieira 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 137
Date: Mar 27, 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 25 losses; Enamorado Bandito! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 9 losses; Bráulio Etxeberria!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Etxeberria fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Etxeberria shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bandito as he jumps to the side.
Etxeberria fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Enamorado Bandito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bráulio Etxeberria.
Etxeberria shoots in and drives through. Bandito sprawls well.
Etxeberria shoots in for a takedown but Bandito shows good takedown defense.
Bandito defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Etxeberria.
Bandito attempts a counter takedown but Etxeberria avoids it well and moves away.
Etxeberria tries for a takedown but Bandito circles away easily#TD#
and Bandito decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Etxeberria's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bandito (2) vs (0) Etxeberria
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandito content to stall in guard here.
Etxeberria controls Bandito momentarily but Bandito frees himself. #T1#
Bandito pushing down on Etxeberria's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Etxeberria 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.
Etxeberria is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Etxeberria moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Etxeberria looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bandito is one step ahead there.
Bandito controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Etxeberria wants to sweep but no luck.
We've been hearing good reports from Bandito'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.
Etxeberria keeping full guard, as Bandito tries to pass.
Etxeberria looking to control.
Bandito stopping the sweep attempt from Etxeberria.
Bandito stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Etxeberria swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Etxeberria not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Bandito not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Etxeberria is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bandito showing good wrestling skills to control 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.#T4#
Bandito works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bandito looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Etxeberria is refusing to be controlled, as Bandito sits in half guard.
Etxeberria is looking to improve his position.
#T5#
Etxeberria trying to control here.
Bandito trying to mount his opponent but Etxeberria defends it.
Bandito perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bandito will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Etxeberria gets full guard.#T6#
Bandito is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Etxeberria is trying to control the position but Bandito postures up.
Bandito 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. #T7#
Bandito has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bandito pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Etxeberria is keeping the position for now.
Etxeberria controlling Bandito's posture.
Etxeberria trying to keep a closed guard but Bandito is proving a slippery customer.
#T8#
Bandito passes Etxeberria's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bandito trying to pass the guard but Etxeberria defending well.
Bandito controlling the action here.
Etxeberria trying to control from the bottom.
#T9#
Bandito perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Etxeberria is looking to control Bandito's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Etxeberria avoid being mounted?
Bandito works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (5) vs (0) Etxeberria
Etxeberria is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Bandito looking to take Etxeberria's back but Etxeberria rolls and after a scramble, Etxeberria ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Etxeberria to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (5) vs (2) Etxeberria
Bandito working a defensive guard but Etxeberria passes into half guard.
Etxeberria is controlling the pace.
Bandito trying to control but Etxeberria postures up.
#T11#
The fighters are battling for position here. Bandito manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bandito is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Etxeberria preventing the sweep.
Bandito pulls Etxeberria in to control the position. #T12#
Etxeberria stays in close to Bandito's body and controls the position.
Bandito is trying to keep Etxeberria in close.
Etxeberria controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bandito looking to hit a scissor sweep but Etxeberria is one step ahead there.
Bandito has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Etxeberria has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (5) vs (5) Etxeberria#T13#
Bandito trying to control but Etxeberria flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Bandito (5) vs (8) Etxeberria
Bandito is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Etxeberria controlling the positon.#T14#
Etxeberria's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bandito trying to control the action but Etxeberria just sinks the hooks in.
And that's the end of the fight!
Etxeberria wins on points by 8 to 5.
Bráulio Etxeberria 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:
Bots de Garra 133
Date: Mar 13, 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 11 wins and 8 losses; Bráulio Etxeberria! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 24 losses; Enamorado Bandito!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Etxeberria tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bandito defends well and Etxeberria ends up having to push Bandito into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bandito with the counter takedown but Etxeberria avoids it easily.
Etxeberria can't get the takedown.
Bandito is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Etxeberria is defending well.
Etxeberria is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Bandito gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bráulio Etxeberria. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bandito is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bandito is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Bandito gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Etxeberria (0) vs (2) Bandito
Bandito stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Etxeberria swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Etxeberria is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bandito defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Etxeberria being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Bandito wants to pass the guard but Etxeberria is keeping the position.
Bandito passes Etxeberria's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
My spies in Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu inform me that Bandito has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bandito trying to mount his opponent but Etxeberria defends it.
Bandito is taking a breather. Etxeberria 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.#T2#
Etxeberria wants to improve his position but Bandito is controlling well.
Etxeberria slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bandito looking to pass the guard.
Bandito stays in close to Etxeberria's body and controls the position.
Bandito trying to control the position from guard on top but Etxeberria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Bandito stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Etxeberria swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Etxeberria is pulling down on Bandito's head. It's preventing any offense from Bandito, at least for the moment.
Bandito controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
Bandito looking to pass the 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.
Bandito trying to control but Etxeberria 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.
Bandito is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T5#
Etxeberria tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bandito trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Etxeberria being controlled here, momentarily.
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.
Bandito wants to control from the top but Etxeberria keeps moving. #T6#
Bandito pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Etxeberria is keeping the position for now.
Etxeberria is trying to keep Bandito in close.
Etxeberria wants to sweep but no luck. #T7#
Etxeberria bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bandito's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Etxeberria (2) vs (2) Bandito
Etxeberria being controlled here momentarily.
Bandito is trying to hold Etxeberria in close to prevent damage but Etxeberria has managed to pass into half guard.
Etxeberria works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Etxeberria (5) vs (2) Bandito
Etxeberria controlling from the full mount. #T8#
Bandito is trying to escape the mount.
Bandito is squirming around, avoiding Etxeberria's attempts to control the action.
Etxeberria wants to take Bandito's back here but Bandito is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Bandito is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T9#
Etxeberria content just to control the position here.
We've been hearing good reports from Etxeberria'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.
Etxeberria can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bandito is looking to escape.
Etxeberria can't control as he wanted to and Bandito manages to get the fight back to his half guard. #T10#
Etxeberria looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bandito is trying to get back to full guard.
Etxeberria wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bandito keeps working. #T11#
Etxeberria frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Etxeberria (8) vs (2) Bandito
Etxeberria trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Etxeberria is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Bandito is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Etxeberria (11) vs (2) Bandito#T12#
Bandito turns into Etxeberria and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Etxeberria (11) vs (4) Bandito
Etxeberria wants to improve his position but instead Bandito has moved into half guard.
Bandito wants to take a breather but Etxeberria is having none of it.
Etxeberria tries to roll over but Bandito keeps him under control.
Bandito wants to pass the guard but Etxeberria is defending well. #T13#
Bandito content to control rather than advance.
Etxeberria is not content to let Bandito control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T14#
Etxeberria wants to control but Bandito is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Etxeberria wants to improve his position but Bandito is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Etxeberria takes the fight on points by 11 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Bráulio Etxeberria thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 132
Date: Mar 10, 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 24 losses; Enamorado Bandito! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 37 losses; Jari Laitila!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Laitila moves into range and clinches up with Bandito.
Laitila drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bandito pulls his leg out and moves away.
Laitila closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Bandito counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bandito (2) vs (0) Laitila
Laitila has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bandito is working away from the top position though.
Laitila is refusing to be controlled, as Bandito sits in half guard.
Laitila won't allow Bandito to pass to mount.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laitila wants to control but Bandito is keeping busy.
#T1#
Bandito is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Bandito advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (5) vs (0) Laitila
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.
Laitila prevents Bandito from moving into mount.
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 struggling a bit here.
Laitila is being controlled here. #T2#
Bandito has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Laitila gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bandito (7) vs (0) Laitila
Bandito controlling the pace for now.
Laitila tries to hold on but Bandito postures up.#T3#
Bandito controlling from mount.
Bandito avoids the attempt from Laitila to control.
Bandito prevents Laitila from getting the reversal.
Bandito controlling the pace for now.
Laitila tries to reverse the position but Bandito maintains control.#T4#
Bandito can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Laitila is looking to escape.
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.
Bandito takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Laitila is looking to improve his position but Bandito isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T5#
Bandito tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bandito wants to take his opponent's back but Laitila doesn't allow it.
Laitila sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Laitila wants to get back to full guard but Bandito has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (10) vs (0) Laitila#T6#
Bandito 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 Laitila's shoulder. That is not cool.
Bandito wants to control for a moment but Laitila uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Laitila is refusing to be controlled, as Bandito sits in half guard.
Bandito is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T7#
Laitila preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T8#
Laitila wants to get back to full guard.
Laitila keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Bandito seems to be working for a kimura but Laitila defends the submission attempt.
Laitila gets back to full guard.
#T9#
Bandito trying to control the position from guard on top but Laitila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laitila trying to control the position.
Laitila keeping full guard, as Bandito tries to pass. #T10#
Bandito looking to sit in guard and control but Laitila gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (10) vs (2) Laitila
Bandito tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Laitila 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.
Laitila trying to control but Bandito is working from the bottom. #T11#
Laitila slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bandito controls Laitila momentarily but Laitila frees himself. #T12#
Laitila won't allow Bandito to sweep him here.
Bandito seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Bandito is trying to control the position but Laitila postures up.
Bandito has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bandito is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T13#
Bandito is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Laitila is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bandito is really struggling to control Laitila but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Bandito pulls Laitila in to control the position.
Laitila trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T14#
Laitila showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bandito wants to sweep here but Laitila controlling him for the moment.
Bandito is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Bandito takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
Enamorado Bandito 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 131
Date: Mar 06, 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 24 losses; Enamorado Bandito! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 22 losses; Isaac Vernon!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Vernon shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bandito napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bandito (0) vs (4) Vernon
Bandito manages to get back to half guard.
Bandito is not content to let Vernon control the position.
Bandito wants to improve his position but Vernon is controlling well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Vernon trying to mount his opponent but Bandito defends it.
Bandito trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon trying to mount his opponent but Bandito defends 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.
We've been hearing good reports from Bandito'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.
Vernon is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Vernon is thwarting Bandito's attempts to control the position.
Vernon not doing much here.
Bandito keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Bandito is looking for a sweep. Vernon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Bandito is trying to maintain the position but Vernon is very close to passing his half guard.
Vernon is stalling here. Bandito is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Vernon seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Bandito has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bandito (4) vs (4) Vernon
Vernon tries to buck Bandito off but Bandito is having none of it.
Vernon wants to control but Bandito postures up.
Vernon is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Vernon wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Bandito seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Vernon is tapping! Wow, great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Enamorado Bandito!
Enamorado Bandito 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 130
Date: Mar 03, 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 69 wins and 43 losses; Bo Bolsonaro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 24 losses; Enamorado Bandito!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Bolsonaro moves into the clinch successfully.
Bolsonaro jumps guard but Bandito stands there with Bolsonaro around his waist. Bolsonaro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bolsonaro 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.#TD#
Bolsonaro pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Bolsonaro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bandito trying to control but Bolsonaro is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bolsonaro has an active guard here but Bandito has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Bolsonaro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bolsonaro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bandito pulls his head out easily.
Bandito performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Bolsonaro looking for submissions off his back.#T1##SUB#
Bolsonaro looking for submissions off his back.
Bandito controlling the pace. #SUB#
Bolsonaro actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Bolsonaro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bandito pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Bolsonaro actively working from the bottom here.
Bolsonaro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bandito slows the pace down in half guard. #T2##SUB#
Bolsonaro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bandito pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Bolsonaro with the active half guard here but Bandito passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bolsonaro (0) vs (3) Bandito
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bandito tries to advance to mount but can't.
Bandito wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bolsonaro keeps working.
Bolsonaro is trying to improve his position.#T3##SUB2#
Bandito looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
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.
Bolsonaro tries to improve position but can't.
Bolsonaro sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bandito is trying to control. Bolsonaro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Bolsonaro has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Bandito escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Bandito! Score +3 for passing guard: Bolsonaro (0) vs (6) Bandito
Bolsonaro tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Bandito presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bolsonaro (0) vs (8) Bandito#T4#
Bolsonaro looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Bolsonaro (0) vs (11) Bandito
Bolsonaro tries to roll but Bandito sticks to his back.
Bolsonaro manages to reverse the position and now he's in Bandito's guard. Nice work there by Bolsonaro.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolsonaro (2) vs (11) Bandito#SUB#
Bolsonaro drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bandito looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bandito looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bandito! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bolsonaro (2) vs (15) Bandito
Bolsonaro is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Bandito moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Bolsonaro. Score +3 for passing guard: Bolsonaro (2) vs (18) Bandito
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bolsonaro is looking for a sweep.
Bandito advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Bolsonaro (2) vs (20) Bandito#T5#
Bolsonaro regains half guard.#SUB#
Bolsonaro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bandito pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Bolsonaro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bandito is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bolsonaro! Score +3 for passing guard: Bolsonaro (2) vs (23) Bandito
Bolsonaro is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bandito moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Bolsonaro (2) vs (26) Bandito
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Bolsonaro is trying to break free.
#T6#
Bolsonaro is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Bandito.
Bolsonaro wants to escape the position.
Good control from Bandito.
Bolsonaro tries to roll but Bandito sticks to his back.
Bandito trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Bolsonaro doesn't escape.
Bolsonaro breaks Bandito's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolsonaro (4) vs (26) Bandito
Bandito has Bolsonaro pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Bolsonaro has gone for a leg lock! Bandito slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bolsonaro's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolsonaro (4) vs (28) Bandito#T7##SUB#
Bolsonaro working for submissions but it's allowed Bandito to get to half guard.
#SUB#
Bolsonaro actively working from the bottom here.
Bolsonaro is breathing heavily.
Bandito controlling the pace.
Bandito trying to control from half guard but Bolsonaro is working away.
Bandito might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bolsonaro haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T8##SUB#
Bolsonaro looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Bolsonaro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bandito looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
My spies in Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu inform me that Bandito has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bandito stalling.
Bandito is trying to control the action in half guard but Bolsonaro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Bolsonaro has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Bandito escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Bandito! Score +3 for passing guard: Bolsonaro (4) vs (31) Bandito
Bolsonaro is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Bandito is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bolsonaro (4) vs (33) Bandito#T9#
Bandito controlling the position easily from mount.
Bolsonaro wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Bolsonaro (4) vs (36) Bandito
Bolsonaro is really stuck here.
Bandito doesn't have the hooks in and Bolsonaro manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolsonaro (6) vs (36) Bandito
Bandito lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolsonaro (6) vs (38) Bandito
Bandito engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Bolsonaro looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bandito passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Bolsonaro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bandito pulls his head out easily. #T10#
Bandito with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bandito is looking to advance position but Bolsonaro won't allow it. #SUB#
Bolsonaro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bandito pulls his head out easily.
Bolsonaro tries to roll over but Bandito keeps him under control.
Bandito takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Bolsonaro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bandito pulls his head out easily.
Bandito is trying to control. Bolsonaro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Bolsonaro has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Bandito escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Bandito! Score +3 for passing guard: Bolsonaro (6) vs (41) Bandito#T11#
Bolsonaro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bandito wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bolsonaro is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bandito's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bandito looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bandito trying to control the action but Bolsonaro is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bolsonaro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Bolsonaro looking for submissions off his back.#T12#
Bandito frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Bolsonaro (6) vs (44) Bandito
Bandito controlling the position easily from mount.
Bandito wants to take Bolsonaro's back here but Bolsonaro is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Bolsonaro is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Well,Bolsonaro is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Bandito looking to control and managing it successfully. #T13#
Bolsonaro is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bolsonaro is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Bandito has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Bolsonaro (6) vs (47) Bandito#SUB2#
Bolsonaro showing good submission defense here.
Bolsonaro tries to escape but Bandito has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
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.
Bolsonaro prevents Bandito from getting a body triangle.#T14#
Bolsonaro is trying to break free.
Bandito 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.
Bolsonaro manages to reverse the position and now he's in Bandito's guard. Nice work there by Bolsonaro.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolsonaro (8) vs (47) Bandito#SUB#
Bolsonaro drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bandito looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bandito looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bandito! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bolsonaro (8) vs (51) Bandito
Bolsonaro is trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bolsonaro tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Bandito presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bolsonaro (8) vs (53) Bandito
Bolsonaro is looking to improve his position but Bandito isn't that keen on the idea.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bandito wins on points by 53 to 8.
A relieved looking Enamorado Bandito 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 128
Date: Feb 25, 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 23 losses; Enamorado Bandito! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 36 losses; Jari Laitila!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Laitila moves in looking to clinch but Bandito pushes him off.
Laitila closes the distance but Bandito moves to the side #TD#
and Bandito decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Laitila's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bandito (2) vs (0) Laitila
We've been hearing good reports from Bandito'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.
Bandito won't allow Laitila to sweep him here.
Bandito 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.
Bandito trying to control the position from guard on top but Laitila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bandito will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laitila has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bandito controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Bandito'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.
Laitila 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: Bandito (2) vs (2) Laitila
Bandito is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
Bandito wants to improve his position but Laitila is controlling well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Laitila trying to mount his opponent but Bandito defends it.
Laitila wants to control but Bandito is keeping him busy.
Bandito has his hands clasped together around Laitila's back. He's all about the action.#T3#
Laitila stalling away here and it's allowed Bandito to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Laitila slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (2) vs (5) Laitila
Bandito wants to control but Laitila postures up.
Bandito is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Laitila off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bandito (6) vs (5) Laitila
Laitila trying to control the hands but Bandito breaks the grip. #T4#
I would not like to be Laitila right now.
Laitila trying to control the hands but Bandito won't let him.
Bandito is riding his opponent, not letting Laitila buck him off.
Laitila 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.#T5#
Bandito controlling well, preventing Laitila from escaping the position.
Laitila is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Bandito.
Laitila wants to escape the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Bandito controlling the positon.
Laitila rolls, trying to escape but Bandito keeps control of the position.
#T6#
Laitila really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Bandito's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping 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.
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.
Laitila can't escape the position.
Will Bandito go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T7#
Bandito keeps control of the position easily here as Laitila tries to buck him off.
Laitila wants to control his opponent's hands but Bandito gets his hands free.
Laitila tries to roll but Bandito sticks to his back.
#T8#
Bandito gets his hands free as Laitila looks to control. #SUB#
Bandito looking for the RNC.
What can Laitila do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Laitila can't escape the position.
Laitila is still trying to improve position.
Laitila just trying to survive but Bandito is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Bandito controlling from the back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Bandito's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T9#
Bandito controls the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Bandito's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Bandito avoiding Laitila 's attempts to control his hands. #T10#
Laitila is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Laitila manages to reverse the position and now he's in Bandito's guard. Nice work there by Laitila.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (6) vs (7) Laitila
Bandito looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Laitila puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Bandito wants to improve his position but Laitila is controlling well.
Laitila works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (6) vs (10) Laitila#T11#
Laitila controlling his opponent.
Laitila trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bandito is trying desperately to improve position.#T12#
Bandito is squirming around, avoiding Laitila's attempts to control the action.
Laitila might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bandito haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T13#
Bandito is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Laitila looking to control but Bandito is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bandito keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T14#
Bandito tries to lock up and control but Laitila gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Laitila content just to control the position here.
Bandito wants to control but Laitila is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bandito working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laitila wins on points by 10 to 6. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 127
Date: Feb 21, 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 22 losses; Enamorado Bandito! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 36 losses; Patty O'Reilly!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bandito slaps away a takedown attempt from O'Reilly, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bandito half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
O'Reilly moves to clinch but Bandito breaks away #TD#
and Bandito counters with a nice double leg into side control. O'Reilly won't be happy with that. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bandito (4) vs (0) O'Reilly
O'Reilly tries to bench press Bandito off him but Bandito keeps the position.
Bandito will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bandito 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 O'Reilly's shoulder. That is not cool.
O'Reilly tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Bandito easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bandito (6) vs (0) O'Reilly
O'Reilly manages to regain half guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandito wants to take a breather but O'Reilly is having none 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.#T1#
O'Reilly tries to get to full guard but Bandito has control of the leg.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
O'Reilly is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bandito pulls his head out easily.
Bandito tries to pass to full mount but O'Reilly defends it.
O'Reilly is looking for a sweep. Bandito is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Bandito is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, O'Reilly has managed to free his arm - good work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bandito in particular looking to stall.#T2#
Bandito wants to control but O'Reilly is keeping him busy.
Bandito trying to mount his opponent but O'Reilly defends it.
O'Reilly is looking to improve his position.
O'Reilly controlling the position well.
O'Reilly gets full guard.#T3##SUB2#
O'Reilly has his foot on Bandito's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bandito works his way back into a safe position though.
Bandito 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.
O'Reilly is trying to control the position but Bandito postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Bandito'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 is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
O'Reilly can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bandito controls the pace.
O'Reilly looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bandito is one step ahead there. #T4##SUB2#
O'Reilly had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bandito defends it easily.
Bandito trying to control the position from guard on top but O'Reilly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bandito pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. O'Reilly is keeping the position for now.
O'Reilly looking to control.
Bandito trying to control but O'Reilly is working from the bottom. #T5#
O'Reilly keeping full guard, as Bandito tries to pass.
Bandito controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
O'Reilly trying to keep a closed guard but Bandito is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
O'Reilly looking for a guillotine here but Bandito defends easily.
O'Reilly working a defensive guard here.
#T6#
Bandito sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bandito'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.
O'Reilly is trying to keep Bandito in close.
#T7##SUB2#
O'Reilly has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Bandito doesn't defend quickly enough and O'Reilly has managed to lock this one up! Can Bandito escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to O'Reilly on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Patty O'Reilly!
A very excited looking Patty O'Reilly 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 126
Date: Feb 18, 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 21 losses; Enamorado Bandito! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 103 wins and 51 losses; Dimitri Trump!
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?
Trump shoots in but Bandito avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Trump shoots in and drives through. Bandito sprawls well.
Trump shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bandito as he jumps to the side.
Bandito half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Enamorado Bandito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dimitri Trump.
Trump shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bandito pinned against the ropes. Bandito gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Trump with a poor takedown #TD#
and Bandito counters with a takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bandito (4) vs (0) Trump
We've been hearing good reports from Bandito'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.
Bandito 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 Trump's shoulder. That is not cool.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump struggling a bit here.#T1#
Bandito tries to move to mount but Trump blocks the move with his legs.
Trump is looking for a sweep.
Bandito trying to control the position but Trump 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.
Trump struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here as Bandito stalls from top position.#T2#
Trump 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.
Trump is looking to regain half guard here but Bandito keeps moving and retains side control.
Bandito in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Bandito wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trump keeps working. #T3#
Trump tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bandito wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Trump is trying to control Bandito's posture but Bandito avoids it.
Bandito taking a breather here. #T4#
Trump is trying to control Bandito's posture but Bandito avoids 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.
Bandito trying to control the action but Trump is working from the bottom.
Bandito controls the position.
Bandito is trying to move to mount but Trump reverses beautifully and ends up in Bandito's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (4) vs (2) Trump#T5#
Trump trying to control but Bandito is working from the bottom.
Trump passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (4) vs (5) Trump
Trump is staying tight to Bandito's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Trump trying to control the action but Bandito is working from the bottom. #T6#
Trump controlling the position.
Bandito holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
You can see the frustration on Bandito's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bandito holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#T7#
Bandito is not content to let Trump control the position. #SUB2#
Trump has hold of Bandito's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Bandito seems comfortable defending it but Trump has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Bandito is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Bandito is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Trump couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dimitri Trump!
Dimitri Trump is the new super heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Dimitri Trump thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 125
Date: Feb 14, 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 21 losses; Enamorado Bandito! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 30 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bandito leaves Sulvar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sulvar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sulvar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Enamorado Bandito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tres Sulvar.#TD2#
Sulvar closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sulvar lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bandito (0) vs (2) Sulvar
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandito controlling Sulvar's posture. #T1#
Bandito can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sulvar controls the pace.
Bandito is trying to control the position but Sulvar postures up.
My spies in Hammer House of Horror inform me that Sulvar has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bandito is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
Bandito is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sulvar preventing the sweep.
Bandito lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (2) vs (2) Sulvar
Bandito is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Bandito stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sulvar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bandito pushes down on Sulvar's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sulvar tries to get to full guard but Bandito has control of the leg.
Bandito looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
Bandito controlling the pace.
Sulvar tries to roll over but Bandito keeps him under control.
Bandito wants to take a breather but Sulvar is having none of it.
Bandito is looking to advance position but Sulvar won't allow it.
Sulvar wants to control but Bandito is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T5#
Bandito 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.
Bandito wants to pass the guard but Sulvar is defending well.
Bandito content to control rather than advance.
Sulvar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bandito is working away from the top position though.#T6#
Sulvar is refusing to be controlled, as Bandito sits in half guard.
Bandito prevents Sulvar from improving his position.
Sulvar keeps trying to improve his position.#T7#
Bandito is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bandito passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sulvar! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (5) vs (2) Sulvar
Bandito seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Sulvar is holding on tight.
Bandito controlling from the full mount. #T8#
Bandito'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.
Sulvar is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bandito wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Bandito controlling the position easily from mount. #T9#
Bandito tries to control but Sulvar wriggling away.
Sulvar can't escape the position.
Sulvar has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Bandito (8) vs (2) Sulvar
I would not like to be Sulvar right now.
#T10#
Bandito seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sulvar for as long as he can get away with.
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 can't escape the position.
Bandito trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Bandito has the hooks in. Sulvar is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T11#
What can Sulvar do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T12#
Will Bandito go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
We've been hearing good reports from Bandito'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.
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.
#T13#
Bandito keeps control of the position as Sulvar tries to break free.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bandito really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Sulvar.#T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bandito trying to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bandito takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
Enamorado Bandito retains his super heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Enamorado Bandito 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 124
Date: Feb 11, 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 102 wins and 50 losses; Donald Trump! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 21 losses; Enamorado Bandito!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Trump dives in and grabs Bandito's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bandito pushes down on Trump's head and hops out.
Trump fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bandito avoids it really well and circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Trump or perhaps it was just good defense by Bandito, which made it look bad.
Bandito drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Trump defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donald Trump. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Trump closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bandito quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trump (2) vs (0) Bandito
Bandito is looking for a sweep. Trump is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bandito is not content to let Trump control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump wants to advance to full mount but Bandito doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Trump wants to pass the guard but Bandito is keeping the position.#T1#
Bandito tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Our spies down at at Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu inform us that Bandito has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Trump is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bandito wants to sweep here but Trump controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Trump wants to control from the top but Bandito keeps moving.
Trump is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Trump trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bandito seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Trump engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Bandito managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Bandito has his foot on Trump's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Trump works his way back into a safe position though.
Trump trying to control but Bandito is working from the bottom.
Trump stopping the sweep attempt from Bandito.#T4#
Trump trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've been hearing good reports from Trump's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Trump might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bandito manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Trump manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (2) vs (2) Bandito
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.
Bandito passes Trump's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Trump tries to get to full guard but Bandito has control of the leg.
Bandito keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T5#
Trump keeping control of the position.
Bandito trying to control the pace.
Bandito is keen to just control but Trump is a slippery customer.#T6#
Bandito controlling the action here.
Trump wants to control but Bandito is keeping busy.
Trump keeping control of the position.
Trump wants to control but Bandito is keeping busy.
#T7##SUB2#
Bandito is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Trump has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bandito keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Trump is not content to let Bandito control the position.#T8#
Bandito passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Trump! Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (2) vs (5) Bandito
Trump tries to hold on but Bandito pushes him away.
Trump is working to get back to half guard.
Trump wants to hold on but Bandito pushes him away.
Bandito tries to control but Trump wriggling away. #T9#
Bandito controlling the position easily from mount.
Bandito prevents Trump from getting the reversal.
Bandito controlling from mount.
Bandito prevents Trump from getting the reversal.#T10#
Trump tries to control the position but Bandito now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Trump (2) vs (8) Bandito
Bandito controlling the position well here. Trump rolled but Bandito kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Bandito's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bandito doesn't have the hooks in and Trump manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (4) vs (8) Bandito#T11#
Trump being controlled here momentarily.
Bandito working a defensive guard here.
Trump controls from within his opponent's guard.
Trump postures up.
#T12#
Bandito keeping moving, preventing Trump from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Bandito looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Trump passes into half guard.
Trump wants to free his trapped foot but Bandito is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Trump is taking a breather. Bandito 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.#T13#
Trump is trying to control the action in half guard but Bandito is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Trump is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bandito is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
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.
Bandito wants to control but Trump passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (7) vs (8) Bandito
Trump taking a breather here. #T14#
Bandito tries to buck Trump off but Trump is having none of it.
Trump trying to control the action but Bandito is working from the bottom.
Bandito is trying to control Trump's posture but Trump avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bandito wins on points by 8 to 7.
Enamorado Bandito is the new super heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Enamorado Bandito 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 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 29 losses; Tres Sulvar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 21 losses; Enamorado Bandito!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sulvar misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Bandito counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sulvar won't be happy with that. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sulvar (0) vs (4) Bandito
Bandito wants to control but Sulvar is keeping him busy.
Sulvar 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.
Bandito controlling from side mount.
It looks like Bandito 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandito tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T1#
Sulvar is letting Bandito control him for a moment. #T2#
Sulvar is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bandito off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sulvar (4) vs (4) Bandito
Bandito turns into Sulvar and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (4) vs (6) Bandito
My spies in Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu inform me that Bandito has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bandito wants to pass the guard but Sulvar is keeping the position.#T3#
Sulvar is trying to keep Bandito in close.
Sulvar pulls Bandito in to control the position.
Bandito trying to control the position from guard on top but Sulvar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Sulvar controls Bandito momentarily but Bandito frees himself.
Bandito wants to pass the guard but Sulvar is keeping the position.
Bandito slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in 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.
Sulvar controls Bandito momentarily but Bandito frees himself. #T5#
Bandito trying to control the position from guard on top but Sulvar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bandito 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.
Sulvar wants to improve his position but instead Bandito has moved into half guard.
Sulvar tries to roll over but Bandito keeps him under control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T6#
Sulvar is trying to maintain the position but Bandito is very close to passing his half guard.
Bandito perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sulvar tries to roll over but Bandito keeps him under control.#T7##SUB2#
Bandito is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bandito wants to take a breather but Sulvar is having none of it.
Bandito is controlling the pace.
Bandito is looking to take a break and control but Sulvar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T8#
Sulvar wants to improve his position but Bandito is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bandito wants to pass the guard but Sulvar is defending well.
Bandito takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T9#
The fighters are battling for position here. Sulvar manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bandito wants to control from the top but Sulvar keeps moving.
Sulvar wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bandito showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T10#
Sulvar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bandito trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Sulvar manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (6) vs (6) Bandito
Bandito is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bandito wants to sweep here but Sulvar controlling him for the moment. #T11#
Bandito is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bandito bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sulvar's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (6) vs (8) Bandito
Bandito is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from 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.#T12#
Sulvar wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bandito wants to control from the top but Sulvar keeps moving.
Sulvar looking for a sweep. Not yet Sulvar, not yet. #T13#
Bandito sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bandito trying to control the position from guard on top but Sulvar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sulvar trying to keep a closed guard but Bandito is proving a slippery customer.
Bandito stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sulvar swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T14#
Bandito pushing down on Sulvar's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sulvar moves into full guard.
Sulvar is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sulvar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bandito manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (8) vs (8) Bandito
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Bandito gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Bandito wins on points by 9 to 8.
A victorious Enamorado Bandito 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 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 21 losses; Enamorado Bandito! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 61 wins and 62 losses; Able Archer!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.
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.
Archer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Archer tries to clinch #TD#
and Bandito counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bandito. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bandito (2) vs (0) Archer
Archer keeping moving, preventing Bandito from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer managing to control the position.
Archer trying to control the position.
#T1#
Bandito trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom.
Archer is adopting a defensive guard.
Bandito stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Archer swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Bandito is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bandito tries to free his leg and advance position but Archer is retaining full guard.
Archer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Archer pulls Bandito in close to his closed guard and prevents Bandito from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3#
Archer keeping full guard, as Bandito tries to pass.
Bandito is working hard here to advance position.
Archer is trying to keep Bandito in close.
#T4#
Bandito is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bandito trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bandito is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bandito postures up.
#T5#
Bandito trying to move into half guard but instead Archer has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (2) vs (2) Archer
Bandito trying to keep a closed guard but Archer is proving a slippery customer.
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 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.
We've been hearing good reports from Bandito'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.
Bandito trying to control the position.
#T6#
Bandito tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Archer won't allow Bandito to sweep him here.
Archer tries to free his leg and advance position but Bandito is retaining full guard. #T7#
Bandito tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bandito working a defensive guard here.
Bandito is pulling down on Archer's head. It's preventing any offense from Archer, at least for the moment.
Archer is stalling in the full guard. #T8#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bandito is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (4) vs (2) Archer
Archer is trying to control the position but Bandito postures up.
Bandito looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bandito will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Archer wants to sweep but no luck. #T9#
Bandito looking to pass the guard.
Bandito advances to half guard.
Bandito is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (7) vs (2) Archer
Bandito controlling the position easily from mount. #T10#
Archer is squirming around, avoiding Bandito's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Bandito jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Archer is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Archer and Bandito has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#T11##SUB#
Bandito tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bandito has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bandito tries to advance to mount but Archer instead regains half guard.
Archer is looking for a sweep. Bandito is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T12#
Bandito trying to control the pace.
Archer is looking to control Bandito's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Archer avoid being mounted?
Archer is in trouble now - Bandito has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (10) vs (2) Archer#T13#
Archer tries to lock up and control but Bandito gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Archer defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bandito.
Bandito pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Archer tries to lock up and control but Bandito gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bandito tries to control but Archer wriggling away.
Archer wants to control but Bandito is having none of it.#T14#
Archer is working to get back to half guard.
Archer has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Bandito's lack of action.
Archer is positioning himself well to prevent Bandito advancing to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Archer is pressing down on Bandito's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bandito takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
After winning the bout, Enamorado Bandito 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 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 20 losses; Enamorado Bandito! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 37 losses; Helio Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gracias misses with a takedown attempt - Bandito sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gracias shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Bandito decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gracias's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bandito (2) vs (0) 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.
Bandito trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracias controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracias keeping moving, preventing Bandito from controlling successfully.
Bandito looking to sit in guard and control but Gracias gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (2) vs (2) Gracias#T1#
Bandito looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracias is one step ahead there.
Bandito will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bandito is working hard here to advance position.
We've been hearing good reports from Bandito'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.
Gracias controlling from the top position.
Gracias stopping the sweep attempt from Bandito.#T2#
Gracias trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bandito managing to control the position.
Gracias won't allow Bandito to sweep him here.
Bandito trying to control the position.
#T3#
Bandito wants to improve his position but instead Gracias has moved into half guard.
Bandito is trying to get back to full guard.
Bandito trying to control from the bottom.
Bandito is refusing to be controlled, as Gracias sits in half guard.
Bandito slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4#
Bandito keeping moving, preventing Gracias from controlling successfully.
Bandito tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bandito wants to control the position but Gracias says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Gracias is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bandito is trying to control but Gracias manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (2) vs (5) Gracias#T5#
Bandito is trying to escape the mount.
Bandito wants to control but Gracias is having none of it.
Bandito gets back to half guard.
Bandito tries to roll over but Gracias keeps him under control.
Gracias is trying to control the action in half guard but Bandito is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T6#
Bandito wants to control but Gracias is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bandito is looking for a sweep. Gracias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracias passes into side control, despite Bandito's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (2) vs (8) Gracias
Bandito is looking to regain half guard here but Gracias keeps moving and retains side control. #T7#
Bandito is trying to control Gracias's posture but Gracias avoids it.
Gracias trying to control the action but Bandito is working from the bottom.
Bandito tries to buck Gracias off but Gracias is having none of it.
Gracias wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bandito keeps working. #T8#
Bandito is letting Gracias control him for a moment.
Gracias trying to control the action but Bandito is working from the bottom.
Bandito tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracias wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gracias gets to mount! Bandito was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Bandito (2) vs (10) Gracias#T9#
Bandito is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gracias trying to control but Bandito is having none of it.
Gracias wants to take his opponent's back but Bandito doesn't allow it.
Gracias controlling the position easily from mount. #T10#
Bandito is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gracias can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bandito is looking to escape.
Bandito gets back to half guard.#T11#
The fighters are battling for position here. Bandito manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bandito is pulling down on Gracias's head to control his posture.
Gracias sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gracias forces his way into half guard.#T12#
Bandito wants to improve his position but Gracias is controlling well.
Bandito gets back to full guard.
Bandito trying to control the position here. #T13#
Gracias wants to control from the top but Bandito keeps moving.
Bandito is adopting a defensive guard.
Bandito keeping moving, preventing Gracias from controlling successfully. #T14#
Gracias advances to half guard.
Bandito is trying to control but Gracias passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (2) vs (13) Gracias
Bandito can't do much from the bottom here.
Bandito manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (4) vs (13) Gracias
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bandito with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracias wins on points by 13 to 4.
After winning the bout, Helio Gracias 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 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 20 losses; Enamorado Bandito! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 23 losses; Rio Rolla!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Bandito displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rolla.
Bandito appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rolla with a poor takedown #TD#
and Bandito counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Rolla! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bandito (4) vs (0) Rolla
Rolla tries to buck Bandito off but Bandito is having none of it.
Bandito in side control, just content to control the action for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolla tries to buck Bandito off but Bandito is having none of it.#T1#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rolla regains half guard.
Rolla is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rolla is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bandito's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bandito's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bandito (4) vs (4) Rolla
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Rolla's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB2#
Rolla goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Bandito escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (6) vs (4) Rolla
Bandito tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rolla knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
Rolla moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Rolla looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bandito won't allow Rolla to sweep him here.
Rolla is looking to sweep but instead, Bandito has passed into half guard.
Rolla gets full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rolla is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (6) vs (6) Rolla#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bandito looking for a sweep. Not yet Bandito, not yet.
Rolla stands and throws Bandito's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (6) vs (9) Rolla
Bandito controls the position for a moment.
Rolla tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Rolla wants to take a breather but Bandito manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Rolla.
Rolla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bandito is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Rolla stopping the sweep attempt from Bandito.
Bandito trying to keep a closed guard but Rolla is proving a slippery customer.
Rolla wants to control from the top but Bandito keeps moving.
Bandito 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.
Bandito 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 is looking to advance position but Bandito has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bandito (10) vs (9) Rolla
Rolla is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T5#
Rolla looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Bandito (13) vs (9) Rolla
Rolla tries to break free.
Rolla turns into Bandito and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (13) vs (11) Rolla
Bandito seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rolla trying to move into half guard but instead Bandito has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (15) vs (11) Rolla#T6#
Rolla wants to sweep but no luck.
Bandito wants to control from the top but Rolla keeps moving.
Rolla tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rolla wants to hit a sweep here but Bandito passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rolla there! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (18) vs (11) Rolla
Rolla is working to get back to half guard.
Bandito manages to capitalize on a mistake by Rolla to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Bandito (21) vs (11) Rolla
Rolla manages to reverse the position and now he's in Bandito's guard. Nice work there by Rolla.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (21) vs (13) Rolla
Rolla trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Bandito is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rolla won't allow Bandito to sweep him here.
Rolla looking to pass the guard.
Rolla stopping the sweep attempt from Bandito.
Bandito keeping full guard, as Rolla tries to pass.
Rolla is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rolla trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Bandito lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (23) vs (13) Rolla
Rolla trying to keep a closed guard but Bandito is proving a slippery customer.
Rolla looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bandito is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Rolla working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bandito doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bandito manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T9#
Rolla trying to keep a closed guard but Bandito is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Rolla looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bandito passes into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rolla manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bandito trying to control but Rolla is working from the bottom.
Rolla tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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.#T10#
Bandito stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rolla swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bandito sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bandito stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rolla swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rolla is looking to sweep but instead, Bandito has passed into half guard.
Rolla is trying to control but Bandito passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (26) vs (13) Rolla
Rolla is looking for a sweep.
Bandito wants to control but Rolla is keeping him busy. #T11#
Rolla looking for a sweep but Bandito has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bandito (28) vs (13) Rolla
Rolla is squirming around, avoiding Bandito's attempts to control the action.
Rolla has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Bandito (31) vs (13) Rolla#SUB#
Bandito is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Rolla has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Rolla can't escape the position.
#T12#
Rolla prevents Bandito from getting a body triangle.
Rolla 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.
You can see the frustration on Rolla's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Rolla is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Bandito.
Bandito tries to keep control of the position but Rolla is staying busy.
Rolla is really stuck here.
#T13#
Rolla trying to control the hands but Bandito won't let him.
A lull in the action here.
Rolla tries to escape the position.
Bandito trying to control momentarily.
Rolla rolls, trying to escape but Bandito keeps control of the position.
#T14#
Rolla prevents Bandito from getting a body triangle.
Bandito is hanging on to Rolla's back as he tries to escape.
Rolla is still trying to improve position.
Bandito 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!
Rolla tries to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bandito takes the fight on points by 31 to 13.
Our winner, Enamorado Bandito, 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 117
Date: Jan 17, 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 96 wins and 49 losses; Donald Trump! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 19 losses; Enamorado Bandito!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Trump throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bandito's waist but Bandito gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Trump off to one side.
Bandito changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD#
Bandito tries to sprawl but Trump drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trump (2) vs (0) Bandito
Bandito slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've been hearing good reports from Trump's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Bandito wants to sweep but no luck.
Bandito is trying to keep Trump in close.
Trump is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandito wants to control the position but Trump says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T1#
Trump is trying to control the action in half guard but Bandito is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bandito controlling the position well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Trump in particular looking to stall.
Bandito has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Trump is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Trump with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bandito is controlling Trump's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Trump tries to pass to full mount but Bandito defends it.
Bandito wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Trump is thwarting Bandito's attempts to control the position.
Bandito moves into full guard.
Trump trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bandito wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Our spies down at at Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu inform us that Bandito has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T4#
Trump passes Bandito's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Trump sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bandito is positioning himself well to prevent Trump advancing to mount.
Bandito regains full guard. Nicely done. #T5#
Trump trying to control but Bandito is working from the bottom.
Bandito not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Trump stands and throws Bandito's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (5) vs (0) Bandito
Trump takes a little break here. Bandito wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Bandito is trying to improve his position.#T6#
Trump trying to control the position but Bandito is working away.
Bandito tries to buck Trump off but Trump is having none of it.
Trump moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T7#
Bandito wants to control but Trump postures up.
Bandito tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bandito manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (5) vs (2) Bandito
Trump is looking to improve his position.
Bandito is looking to take a break and control but Trump is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T8#
Trump trying to control here.
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.
Bandito trying to mount his opponent but Trump defends it.
Bandito is keen to just control but Trump is a slippery customer.
Bandito seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T9#
Trump controlling the position well.
Bandito looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Trump is not content to let Bandito control the position.#T10#
Bandito controlling the action here.
Trump tries to get to full guard but Bandito has control of the leg.
Bandito seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bandito prevents Trump from improving his position.#T11#
Trump is working hard here to advance position.
Trump won't allow Bandito to pass to mount.
Bandito wants to control but Trump is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Bandito is looking for a kimura but Trump is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bandito to get the leverage.
Bandito wants to control but Trump is keeping him busy. #T12#
Trump is looking to control Bandito's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Trump avoid being mounted?
Trump is pressing down on Bandito's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed 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.
Bandito wants to control from the top but Trump keeps moving.
Trump not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bandito preventing the sweep.
Bandito postures up.
#T13#
Bandito showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Trump keeping full guard, as Bandito tries to pass.
Trump 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: Trump (7) vs (2) Bandito
Bandito is looking to control Trump's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bandito avoid being mounted?#T14#
The fighters are battling for position here. Bandito manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Trump trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bandito is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trump trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trump takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Donald Trump thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 116
Date: Jan 14, 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 18 losses; Enamorado Bandito! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 27 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Bandito stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bandito wants it to stay on the feet.
Bandito half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sulvar or perhaps it was just good defense by Bandito, which made it look bad.
Bandito feinted with a counter takedown.
Sulvar has a takedown stuffed.
Bandito tries to counter with a takedown but Sulvar is quick to defend against it.
Enamorado Bandito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tres Sulvar.#TD2#
Sulvar closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sulvar lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bandito (0) vs (2) Sulvar
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandito has his hands on Sulvar's head, controlling 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.#T1#
Bandito is trying to hold Sulvar in close to prevent damage but Sulvar has managed to pass into half guard.
Bandito's coaches at Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu 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.
Bandito wants to get back to full guard.
Bandito is refusing to be controlled, as Sulvar sits in half guard.
Sulvar prevents Bandito from improving his position.
My spies in Hammer House of Horror inform me that Sulvar has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T2#
Sulvar wants to control but Bandito is keeping him busy.
Bandito wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sulvar in particular looking to stall.
Bandito regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bandito can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sulvar controls the pace.
Bandito is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3#
Bandito 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.
Bandito is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sulvar 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.
Bandito managing to control the position. #T4#
Bandito looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sulvar is one step ahead there.
Bandito is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bandito has Sulvar pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T5#
Bandito 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.
Bandito managing to control the position.
Bandito not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bandito 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: Bandito (2) vs (2) Sulvar#T6#
Bandito controlling from the top position.
Bandito pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sulvar is keeping the position for now.
Bandito 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.
Sulvar is pulling down on Bandito's head to control his posture. #T7#
Bandito looking to sit in guard and control but Sulvar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (2) vs (4) Sulvar
Bandito controls Sulvar momentarily but Sulvar frees himself.
Bandito is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sulvar is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T8#
Bandito looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sulvar is one step ahead there.
Bandito managing to control the position.
Sulvar trying to control but Bandito is working from the bottom. #T9#
Bandito trying to control the position here.
Bandito continues to stall.
Sulvar stopping the sweep attempt from Bandito.
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.#T10#
Sulvar advances to half guard.
Bandito works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bandito trying to control the position.
Bandito has Sulvar pulled in close to control his posture.
Bandito is trying to keep Sulvar in close.
#T11#
Sulvar trying to control but Bandito is working from the bottom.
Sulvar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sulvar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bandito is controlling Sulvar's posture.
Bandito is trying to control the position but Sulvar postures up. #T12#
Sulvar won't allow Bandito to sweep him here.
Bandito trying to control the position here.
Sulvar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bandito is keeping the position for now.
Bandito looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sulvar is one step ahead there.
Sulvar wants to control from the top but Bandito keeps moving. #T13#
Bandito tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bandito is controlling Sulvar's posture.#T14#
Bandito is looking to sweep but instead, Sulvar has passed into half guard.
Sulvar is thwarting Bandito's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bandito is staying active underneath Sulvar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sulvar wins on points by 4 to 2.
Tres Sulvar is the new super heavyweight champion!
Tres Sulvar 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 115
Date: Jan 10, 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 18 losses; Enamorado Bandito! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 26 losses; Richard Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Bandito keeps the fight on the outside.
Bandito appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Anderson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bandito defends well and Anderson ends up having to push Bandito into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but Bandito shows good takedown defense.
Bandito half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Anderson with a poor takedown #TD#
and Bandito counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bandito (2) vs (0) Anderson
Enamorado Bandito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Anderson.
Bandito is stalling in the full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Bandito'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.
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.
Bandito preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandito is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Bandito wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.
Bandito 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. #SUB2#
Anderson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bandito has picked Anderson up and slammed him! Anderson can't keep hold of the triangle and Bandito manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (5) vs (0) Anderson#T2#
Anderson prevents Bandito from improving position.
Anderson is looking for a sweep.
Bandito tries to move to mount but Anderson blocks the move with his legs.
Anderson is letting Bandito control him for a moment.
Anderson gets back to half guard.#T3#
Bandito trying to mount his opponent but Anderson defends it.
Anderson 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.
Bandito is keen to just control but Anderson is a slippery customer.
Bandito is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Anderson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T4#
Anderson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bandito is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Bandito looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bandito is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bandito uses his free foot to push down on Anderson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Anderson. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (8) vs (0) Anderson#T5#
Anderson is working to get back to half guard.
Bandito wants to take Anderson's back but he can't do it this time.
Bandito looking to control and managing it successfully. #T6#
Anderson can't escape the position.
Bandito trying to control but Anderson is having none of it.
Anderson is trying desperately to improve position.#T7#
Bandito content just to control the position here.
Bandito trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T8#
Bandito controlling his opponent.
Bandito is looking to work his way around to Anderson's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Anderson tries to hold on but Bandito postures up.
Bandito controlling the pace for now. #T9#
Bandito trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bandito looking to control and managing it successfully.
Anderson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Bandito trying to control but Anderson is having none of it.
Anderson is working to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Anderson keeps trying to improve his position.
Bandito controlling the pace for now.
Anderson tries to hold on but Bandito pushes him away.
Anderson working to try and regain half guard.
#T12#
Bandito can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anderson is looking to escape.
Bandito looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bandito can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anderson is looking to escape. #T13#
Bandito is really struggling to control Anderson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Anderson tries to hold on but Bandito postures up.
Bandito fails to advance to Anderson's back.
Bandito content just to control the position here. #T14#
Anderson tries to reverse the position but Bandito maintains control.
Bandito looking to control and managing it successfully.
Anderson wants to control but Bandito is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Bandito takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Enamorado Bandito retains his super heavyweight title!
Our winner, Enamorado Bandito, 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 114
Date: Jan 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 41 wins and 34 losses; Helio Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 18 losses; Enamorado Bandito!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Bandito gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracias (2) vs (0) Bandito
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bandito wants to sweep here but Gracias controlling him for the moment.
Gracias controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gracias is fighting to break Bandito's control of his arms but Bandito is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bandito is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (2) vs (2) Bandito#T1#
Bandito passes into half guard.
Bandito wants to take a breather but Gracias is having none of it.
Gracias is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bandito takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
Gracias controlling the position for now.
Bandito sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
Bandito is thwarting Gracias's attempts to control 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.
Bandito passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (2) vs (5) Bandito
Gracias is trying to escape the position but Bandito is controlling the position.
Bandito tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Bandito is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T4#
Gracias is looking to regain half guard here but Bandito keeps moving and retains side control.
Bandito wants to control but Gracias is keeping him busy.
Bandito taking a breather here. #T5#
Gracias sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gracias trying to control here.
Gracias keeping control of the position.
Bandito is thwarting Gracias's attempts to control the position.#T6#
Gracias is not content to let Bandito control the position.
Bandito not doing much here.
Bandito wants to take a breather but Gracias is having none of it. #SUB2#
Bandito is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T7#
Gracias wants to improve his position but Bandito is controlling well.
Bandito is pressing down on Gracias's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracias is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Bandito is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracias is just riding it out for now. Bandito eventually gives up the hold.
Bandito tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gracias knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T8#
Bandito not doing much here.
Gracias wants to control but Bandito is keeping busy.
Bandito tries to pass to full mount but Gracias defends it. #T9#
Bandito controlling the action here.
Bandito trying to control the action but Gracias is working from the bottom. #T10#
Gracias wants to control but Bandito is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bandito uses his free foot to push down on Gracias's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gracias. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (2) vs (8) Bandito
Bandito takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gracias is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bandito looking to control but Gracias is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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##T12##SUB2#
Bandito goes for an armbar but Gracias turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Gracias. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (4) vs (8) Bandito
Gracias trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bandito bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracias's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (4) vs (10) Bandito
Gracias can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bandito controls the pace.
Bandito trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Bandito looking to pass the guard.
Gracias is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bandito is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gracias is trying to keep Bandito in close.
#T14#
Gracias tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracias might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bandito is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gracias keeping full guard, as Bandito tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Bandito wins on points by 10 to 4.
Enamorado Bandito is the new super heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Enamorado Bandito, 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 112
Date: Dec 31, 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 39 wins and 18 losses; Enamorado Bandito! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 14 losses; Isaac Vernon!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bandito displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vernon.
Isaac Vernon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vernon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bandito pinned against the ropes. Bandito gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bandito tries to counter with a takedown but Vernon is quick to defend against it.
Vernon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bandito as he avoids it easily.
Bandito attempts a counter takedown but Vernon avoids it well and moves away.
Enamorado Bandito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isaac Vernon.#TD2#
Vernon manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bandito on his heels. He'll look to pass Bandito's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bandito (0) vs (2) Vernon
Bandito trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandito keeping full guard, as Vernon tries to pass.
We've been hearing good reports from Bandito'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.
Bandito pulls Vernon in close to prevent any damage.
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##SUB#
Bandito has his feet on Vernon's thighs here. He's pushed Vernon 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! Vernon screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Enamorado Bandito!
A relieved looking Enamorado Bandito 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 109
Date: Dec 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 18 losses; Enamorado Bandito! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 93 wins and 45 losses; Donald Trump!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Trump shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Bandito counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bandito (2) vs (0) Trump
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.
Bandito is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Trump is trying to control but can't.
Trump tries to get to full guard but Bandito has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump trying to control here.
Bandito tries to pass the half guard into mount. Trump knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Trump is refusing to be controlled, as Bandito sits in half guard.
Trump is looking for a sweep. Bandito is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Trump is still trying to improve position.#T2#
Bandito perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bandito wants to control but Trump is keeping him busy.
Bandito prevents Trump from improving his position.
Trump is trying to control but can't.
Trump is trying to get back to full guard.
Bandito looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Bandito trying to control the action but Trump is working from the bottom.
Trump wants to get back to full guard.
Bandito is keen to just control but Trump is a slippery customer.
Trump is pressing down on Bandito's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bandito preventing the sweep.
Trump keeping full guard, as Bandito tries to pass.
Bandito will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Trump keeping moving, preventing Bandito from controlling successfully.
Bandito wants to pass the guard but Trump is keeping the position.
Bandito won't allow Trump to sweep him here.
Trump keeping moving, preventing Bandito from controlling successfully.
Bandito looking to pass the guard. #T5#
Trump can't keep his opponent in guard - Bandito advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bandito with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Trump is trying 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.
Bandito is looking to take a break and control but Trump is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T6#
Bandito stalling away here and it's allowed Trump to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Bandito postures up.
Trump looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Trump trying to control the position.
#T7#
Bandito 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.
We've been hearing good reports from Bandito's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Trump not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Trump has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bandito tries to free his leg and advance position but Trump is retaining full guard.
Trump has Bandito pulled in close to control his posture.
Our spies down at at Alpha Brasil inform us that Trump has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T8#
Bandito looking to pass the guard.
Trump trying to control the position.
Bandito content to stall in guard here.
Bandito trying to control the position from guard on top but Trump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Bandito's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bandito won't allow Trump to sweep him here.
Bandito 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. #T10#
Trump managing to control the position.
Bandito preventing the sweep. #T11#
Trump wants to control the position but Bandito says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Bandito works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (5) vs (0) Trump
Trump is trying to escape the mount.
Bandito controlling his opponent.
Trump keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T12#
Bandito looking to control but Trump is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Trump is trying desperately to improve position.
Bandito fails to take his opponent's back.
Trump manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T13#
Bandito tries to pass to full mount but Trump defends it.
Trump gets full guard.
Trump keeping moving, preventing Bandito from controlling successfully.
Bandito stopping the sweep attempt from Trump.#T14#
Bandito stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trump swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Trump has Bandito pulled in close to control his posture.
Trump wants to sweep but no luck.
Bandito slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trump pulls Bandito in close to prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bandito takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
Our winner, Enamorado Bandito, 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 107
Date: Dec 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 17 losses; Enamorado Bandito! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 17 losses; Abu Schaubi!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Schaubi has Bandito up against the ropes in a clinch.
Bandito drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Schaubi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Schaubi pulls Bandito into guard.
Bandito postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Schaubi pulls Bandito in close to his closed guard and prevents Bandito from doing any damage or advancing position.
Schaubi looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bandito puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandito trying to control from Schaubi's half guard. Schaubi has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Bandito looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Schaubi is pulling down on Bandito's head. It's preventing any offense from Bandito, at least for the moment.
Bandito wants to pass the guard but Schaubi is keeping the position.
Schaubi has Bandito pulled in close to control his posture.
Bandito tries to free his leg and advance position but Schaubi is retaining full guard. #T2#
Schaubi has Bandito pulled in close to control his posture.
Schaubi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (0) vs (2) Schaubi
Schaubi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bandito tries to get to full guard but Schaubi has control of the leg. #T3#
Schaubi tries to pass to full mount but Bandito defends it.
Bandito is staying active underneath Schaubi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bandito trying to hold on to Schaubi's head to control him but Schaubi postures up.
Schaubi passes into side control, despite Bandito's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (0) vs (5) Schaubi
Schaubi trying to control the position but Bandito is working away. #T4#
Bandito is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Schaubi off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bandito (4) vs (5) Schaubi
Schaubi tries to escape but Bandito has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Schaubi trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Schaubi is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Bandito looking for the choke from the back.
Bandito not allowing Schaubi to control his hands.
Schaubi turns into Bandito and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (4) vs (7) Schaubi#T5#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bandito is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (6) vs (7) Schaubi
Bandito stopping the sweep attempt from Schaubi.
Schaubi can't keep his opponent in guard - Bandito advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bandito passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Schaubi! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (9) vs (7) Schaubi
Schaubi is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Bandito has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Bandito (12) vs (7) Schaubi#T6#
Schaubi tries to escape but Bandito has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Schaubi trying to control the position but Bandito manages to sink in the hooks.
Schaubi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bandito haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T7#
Bandito doesn't have the hooks in and Schaubi manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (12) vs (9) Schaubi
Bandito wants to sweep here but Schaubi controlling him for the moment.
Schaubi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Schaubi looking to pass the guard. #T8#
Schaubi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bandito's guard.
Schaubi prevents Bandito from improving his position.
Schaubi works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (12) vs (12) Schaubi
We've been hearing good reports from Bandito'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.
Bandito is squirming around, avoiding Schaubi's attempts to control the action. #T9#
Bandito is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Schaubi looking to control but Bandito is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Schaubi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Schaubi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bandito is looking to escape. #T10#
Schaubi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Schaubi wants to control but instead Bandito manages to regain half guard.
Schaubi moves into full mount! Bandito won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (12) vs (15) Schaubi
Bandito tries to lock up and control but Schaubi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T11#
Schaubi controlling the pace for now.
Let's hope that Schaubi 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.
Bandito is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bandito sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T12#
Schaubi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bandito trying to control but Schaubi postures up.
Bandito is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Schaubi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bandito trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (12) vs (18) Schaubi#T13#
Bandito can't escape the position.
Schaubi controlling from mount.
Schaubi trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T14#
Bandito is looking to improve his position but Schaubi isn't that keen on the idea.
Bandito is controlling an arm, preventing Schaubi from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Schaubi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schaubi tries to control but Bandito wriggling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schaubi wins on points by 18 to 12.
Abu Schaubi is the new super heavyweight champion!
As Abu Schaubi got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: G-g-g-g-gadOOSHED him through a glass door, b'. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 106
Date: Dec 10, 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 36 wins and 32 losses; Helio Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 17 losses; Enamorado Bandito!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gracias shoots in looking for a takedown. Bandito tries to sprawl out of it but Gracias keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Bandito manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Bandito drives through with a takedown into Gracias's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracias (0) vs (2) Bandito
Gracias pulls Bandito in close to his closed guard and prevents Bandito from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bandito trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracias controls Bandito momentarily but Bandito frees himself.
Gracias might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Bandito trying to control but Gracias is working from the bottom.
Bandito pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracias is keeping the position for now.
Bandito slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (0) vs (5) Bandito
Gracias trying to control but Bandito flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gracias (0) vs (8) Bandito
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#
Bandito is hanging on to Gracias's back as he tries to escape.
Gracias trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Bandito working for a choke but Gracias is defending well.
Gracias is really stuck here.
My spies in Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu inform me that Bandito has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gracias prevents Bandito from getting a body triangle.#T3#
Bandito not allowing Gracias to control his hands.
Good control from Bandito.
Bandito trying to control.#T4#
Gracias is really stuck here.
Will Bandito go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Gracias trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T5##SUB2#
Bandito has got his arm under Gracias's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Gracias has spun round into Bandito's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (2) vs (8) Bandito
Gracias wants to control from the top but Bandito keeps moving.
Bandito looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gracias puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Bandito holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T6#
Bandito wants to control but Gracias is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bandito is staying active underneath Gracias, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gracias prevents Bandito from improving his position.#SUB2#
Bandito is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracias pulls his head out easily.
Bandito is looking to control Gracias's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bandito avoid being mounted?
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#
Bandito is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Gracias is controlling the pace.
Gracias has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T8#
Bandito trying to control but Gracias postures up.
Bandito is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bandito trying to control but Gracias postures up.
Bandito makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bandito.
Bandito is trying to keep Gracias in close.
#T9#
Gracias content to stall in guard here.
Bandito pulls Gracias in close to prevent any damage.
Gracias wants to control from the top but Bandito keeps moving. #T10##SUB2#
Bandito is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracias is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Gracias avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracias is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bandito trying to control the position here. #T11#
Bandito working a defensive guard but Gracias manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (5) vs (8) Bandito
Bandito wants to control but Gracias postures up.
Gracias is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Gracias tries to advance to mount but Bandito denies him. #T12#
Bandito sneaks back into half guard.
Gracias prevents Bandito from improving his position.
Bandito trying to control here.
#T13#
Gracias trying to control from half guard but Bandito is working away.
Bandito wants to improve his position but Gracias is controlling well.
Gracias works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (8) vs (8) Bandito
Gracias looking to control but Bandito is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T14#
Bandito working to try and regain half guard.
Bandito slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracias is thwarting Bandito's attempts to control the position.
Bandito is looking for a sweep. Gracias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Bandito gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Bandito wins on points by 9 to 8.
Enamorado Bandito is the new super heavyweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Enamorado Bandito started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 104
Date: Dec 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 18 losses; Rio Rolla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 17 losses; Enamorado Bandito!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rolla shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bandito as he jumps to the side.
Rolla darts in looking for a takedown but Bandito gets double underhooks and turns Rolla into the ropes.
Bandito feints the counter takedown.
Rolla goes for a takedown attempt but Bandito pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rio Rolla. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rolla fails with the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Bandito as Rolla shoots in.
Rolla fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bandito avoids it really well and circles away.
Rolla has a takedown stuffed.
Bandito is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rolla fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bandito avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolla darts in looking for a takedown but Bandito gets double underhooks and turns Rolla into the ropes. #TD2#
Bandito gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rolla (0) vs (2) Bandito
Bandito wants to pass the guard but Rolla is defending well.
Rolla is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Rolla regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Rolla is looking for a triangle here but Bandito uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (0) vs (5) Bandito
Bandito is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Rolla will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Bandito trying to control the position but Rolla is working away.
Rolla being controlled for a moment.
Rolla is not content to let Bandito control the position. #T2#
Rolla manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rolla is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rolla is looking to get back to full guard here but Bandito has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (0) vs (8) Bandito#SUB2#
Bandito tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bandito has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rolla is looking to reverse the position.
Rolla manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (2) vs (8) Bandito#SUB#
Rolla is working for a submission of some sort.
Bandito wants to improve his position but Rolla is controlling well.
#T3#
Bandito wants to control but Rolla is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bandito is not content to let Rolla control the position.#SUB#
Rolla is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Bandito still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Bandito 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: Rolla (2) vs (12) Bandito
Rolla is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Bandito is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rolla has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4#
Rolla prevents Bandito from moving into mount.
Rolla sneaks back into half guard.
Bandito prevents Rolla from improving his position.
Bandito 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.
Rolla tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Bandito has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (2) vs (15) Bandito
Bandito controlling his opponent. #T5#
Rolla wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Rolla (2) vs (18) Bandito
Bandito controlling well, preventing Rolla from escaping the position.
Bandito is trying to stick to Rolla's back but Rolla is turning into Bandito. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bandito's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Rolla. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (4) vs (18) Bandito
Our spies down at at Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu inform us that Bandito has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Rolla wants to pass the guard but Bandito is keeping the position.
Rolla is looking to pass into half guard but Bandito pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bandito is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (4) vs (20) Bandito
Bandito's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rolla tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rolla wants to hit a sweep here but Bandito passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rolla there! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (4) vs (23) Bandito
Rolla is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Bandito wants to control the pace but Rolla is squirming around nicely.
Rolla gets back to half guard.
Rolla is not content to let Bandito control the position.
Rolla wants to get back to full guard.
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 keeping moving, preventing Bandito from controlling successfully. #T7#
Rolla wants to hit a sweep here but Bandito passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rolla there! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (4) vs (26) Bandito
Rolla really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rolla is working hard here to advance position.
Bandito can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rolla is looking to escape.
Rolla looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Rolla (4) vs (29) Bandito#T8#
Rolla tries to break free.
A lull in the action here.
Bandito controlling well, preventing Rolla from escaping the position.
#T9##SUB2#
Rolla showing good submission defense here.
I really don't envy Rolla right now.
#SUB2#
Bandito is persistently looking for the submission but Rolla is defending it well.
Bandito biding his time, looking for the opening.
Rolla breaks Bandito's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (6) vs (29) Bandito
Rolla forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bandito manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T10#
Rolla advances to half guard.
Bandito tries to get to full guard but Rolla has control of the leg.
Rolla wants to pass the guard but Bandito is defending well.
Bandito trying to control but Rolla postures up.
Rolla works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (9) vs (29) Bandito#SUB#
Rolla goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Bandito is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (9) vs (31) Bandito#T11##SUB2#
Bandito drops back looking for a leg! Rolla is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rolla manages to kick Bandito off! Bandito jumps back into Rolla's guard.
Bandito stopping the sweep attempt from Rolla.
Rolla keeping moving, preventing Bandito from controlling successfully.
Rolla looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bandito puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Bandito is looking to advance position but Rolla won't allow it.
Rolla slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T12##SUB#
Rolla is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bandito defends well.#SUB2#
Rolla is trying to push Bandito off with his feet but Bandito grabs hold of one of the legs and drops back looking for a submission! He's cranking on one of Rolla's ankles and Rolla is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Ankle Lock). Enamorado Bandito!
After the fight, Enamorado Bandito was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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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 35 wins and 17 losses; Enamorado Bandito! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 21 losses; Richard Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bandito slaps away a takedown attempt from Anderson, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Anderson rushes Bandito and presses him up against the ropes.#TD#
Bandito gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bandito (2) vs (0) Anderson
Bandito uses his free foot to push down on Anderson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Anderson. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (5) vs (0) Anderson
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 is squirming around, avoiding Bandito's attempts to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Anderson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bandito is trying to take his opponent's back.
Bandito wants to control the pace but Anderson is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Anderson is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
Bandito wants to take Anderson's back here but Anderson is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Bandito looking to take Anderson's back but Anderson rolls and after a scramble, Anderson ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Anderson to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (5) vs (2) Anderson
Bandito seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Anderson being controlled here momentarily.
Anderson sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Bandito is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bandito keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Anderson passes into half guard. #T4#
Bandito wants to get back to full guard.
Bandito trying to control but Anderson postures up.
Anderson is pressing down on Bandito's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bandito is holding on for now.
Bandito trying to control here.
#T5#
Bandito is holding on to half guard well.
Anderson wants to take a breather but Bandito is having none of it.
Bandito wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy.
Bandito tries to get to full guard but Anderson has control of the leg.
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.#T6##SUB#
Bandito looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Anderson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T7#
Bandito wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy.
Bandito gets full guard.
Anderson controlling from the top position.
Anderson stopping the sweep attempt from Bandito.#T8#
Bandito trying to control the position here.
Anderson looking to pass the guard.
Bandito controls Anderson momentarily but Anderson frees himself.
Anderson showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T9#
Let's hope that Anderson 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.
Bandito is trying to control the position but Anderson postures up.
Bandito manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Anderson manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (7) vs (2) Anderson
Bandito controls from within his opponent's guard. #T10#
Bandito wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Anderson 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.
Bandito advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (10) vs (2) Anderson#T11#
Bandito controlling the position from side mount.
Anderson is trying to get back to half guard.
Anderson prevents Bandito from moving into mount.
Bandito trying to control the action but Anderson is working from the bottom. #T12#
A lull in the action here.
Bandito is looking to take a break and control but Anderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anderson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (10) vs (4) Anderson#T13#
Bandito wants to get back to full guard.
Anderson wants to take a breather but Bandito is having none of it.
Anderson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Anderson prevents Bandito from improving his position.
Bandito is trying to control but Anderson passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (10) vs (7) Anderson#T14#
Bandito is looking for a sweep.
Bandito is not content to let Anderson control the position.
Anderson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson wants to control but Bandito is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bandito takes the fight on points by 10 to 7.
After the fight, Enamorado Bandito was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 92
Date: Nov 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 66 wins and 47 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 16 losses; Enamorado Bandito!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bandito leaves Fiso with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fiso shoots in and drives through. Bandito sprawls well.
Fiso tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bandito defends well and Fiso ends up having to push Bandito into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malaki Fiso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bandito is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bandito gets underhooks to prevent Fiso's takedown attempt.
Fiso is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bandito is defending well.
Fiso has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bandito is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fiso changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bandito fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD#
Fiso looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bandito! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Fiso (4) vs (0) Bandito
Who's going to make the next move?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso slows the pace down.
Bandito is not content to let Fiso control the position.
Fiso 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 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#
Fiso advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Fiso (6) vs (0) Bandito
Bandito is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fiso is stalling here but it's allowed Bandito to get half guard.
Bandito trying to control but Fiso postures up.
Fiso perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bandito keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Fiso trying to control the action but Bandito is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Bandito actively working from the bottom here.
Fiso wants to control but Bandito is keeping him busy.
Fiso with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fiso is pressing down on Bandito's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bandito is holding on for now.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fiso in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Bandito is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fiso pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Fiso is looking to advance position but Bandito won't allow it.
Fiso is looking to stall here but Bandito recovers full guard.
Fiso trying to control but Bandito is working from the bottom.
Fiso preventing the sweep.
Fiso trying to control but Bandito is working from the bottom.
Bandito working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Bandito has his hands on Fiso's head, controlling the position.
Fiso postures up.
Fiso is fighting to break Bandito's control of his arms but Bandito is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Fiso wants to control from the top but Bandito keeps moving.
Fiso might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fiso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bandito is keeping the position for now.
Fiso wants to control from the top but Bandito keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T5#
Fiso preventing the sweep.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bandito is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Fiso tries to free his leg and advance position but Bandito is retaining full guard.
Bandito keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Fiso advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (9) vs (0) Bandito#T6#
Fiso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bandito keeps working.
Bandito tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fiso controls the position.
Fiso has knee on belly momentarily but Bandito bucks him off and regains half guard.
Fiso moves into full mount! Bandito won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (12) vs (0) Bandito#T7#
Fiso trying to control but Bandito is having none of it.
Bandito is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bandito is squirming around, avoiding Fiso's attempts to control the action.
Bandito 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.#T8#
Fiso takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bandito is squirming around, avoiding Fiso's attempts to control the action.
Fiso is really struggling to control Bandito but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T9#
Bandito slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Fiso is trying to control. Bandito wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fiso content to control rather than advance.
Bandito moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bandito working a defensive guard here.
Fiso passes Bandito's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T10#
Bandito is controlling Fiso's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Fiso is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bandito is trying to control but can't.
Bandito regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fiso tries to free his leg and advance position but Bandito is retaining full guard.
Bandito looking to control.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bandito is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T11#
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bandito swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Bandito is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fiso defends well.
Fiso controlling from the top position.
Fiso wants to pass the guard but Bandito is keeping the position.#T12#
Fiso is working hard here to advance position.
Fiso is pushing down on Bandito's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bandito is fighting to maintain full guard but Fiso has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bandito trying to control from the bottom.
Bandito is trying to get back to full guard.
Fiso wants to control but Bandito is keeping him busy.
Bandito trying to control from the bottom.
Bandito tries to get to full guard but Fiso has control of the leg.
Fiso is trying to control. Bandito wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T13#
Bandito wants to improve his position but Fiso is controlling well.
Fiso seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bandito does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bandito is trying to maintain the position but Fiso is very close to passing his half guard.
Bandito is holding on to half guard well.
Fiso is pressing down on Bandito's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bandito is holding on for now.
Fiso controlling the pace. #T14#
Bandito is trying to control but can't.
Fiso is pressing down on Bandito's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bandito is holding on for now.
Fiso wants to control but Bandito is keeping him busy.
Bandito is pressing down on Fiso's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fiso tries to free his leg and advance position but Bandito is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bandito wants to sweep but no luck.
Fiso pushes down on Bandito's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiso takes the fight on points by 12 to 0.
An out of breath Malaki Fiso 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 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 16 losses; Enamorado Bandito! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 39 losses; Bazar Al Jhit!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Bandito looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bandito (2) vs (0) Al Jhit#SUB2#
Al Jhit looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Al Jhit working for a triangle but Bandito defends it easily.
Bandito pushes down on Al Jhit's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandito is stalling here. Al Jhit is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bandito seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Al Jhit has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bandito (2) vs (4) Al Jhit
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1#
Bandito struggling a bit here.
Bandito is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bandito tries to get to full guard but Al Jhit has control of the leg.
Bandito is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Bandito is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Al Jhit jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (2) vs (7) Al Jhit
Bandito is trying to get back to half guard.
Al Jhit tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bandito's legs.
We've been hearing good reports from Bandito's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Al Jhit is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bandito knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
Bandito tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bandito prevents Al Jhit from moving into mount.
You can see the frustration on Bandito's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4##SUB2#
Al Jhit wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bandito, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Al Jhit goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bandito has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Al Jhit but great work by Bandito. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bandito (6) vs (7) Al Jhit
Bandito tries to move to mount but Al Jhit blocks the move with his legs.
Bandito wants to lay and pray for a moment but Al Jhit keeps working. #T5#
Al Jhit gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bandito (8) vs (7) Al Jhit
Al Jhit is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Al Jhit is still trying to improve position.
Bandito wants to control but Al Jhit has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
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.#T6#
Bandito is looking to stall here but Al Jhit recovers full guard. #SUB2#
Al Jhit looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Al Jhit has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Undisputed. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Bandito looking to pass the guard. #T7#
Bandito trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Jhit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bandito slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Al Jhit keeping moving, preventing Bandito from controlling successfully. #T8#
Bandito 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. #SUB2#
Al Jhit had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bandito defends it easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T9#
Bandito is pushing down on Al Jhit's leg trying to pass to half guard. Al Jhit is fighting to maintain full guard but Bandito has managed to sneak the leg through.
Al Jhit is looking to get back to full guard here but Bandito has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (11) vs (7) Al Jhit
Bandito is looking to take a break and control but Al Jhit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Al Jhit tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Bandito presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bandito (13) vs (7) Al Jhit#T10#
Al Jhit can't escape the position.
Bandito is trying to control here but Al Jhit has managed to regain half guard.
Bandito passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (16) vs (7) Al Jhit
Al Jhit is working to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Bandito takes Al Jhit's back. Score +3 for taking back: Bandito (19) vs (7) Al Jhit
Bandito tries to get the hooks in deep but Al Jhit pushed the leg off.
Bandito 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.
Al Jhit is in bad spot here.
Bandito is riding his opponent, not letting Al Jhit buck him off.
Al Jhit is keeping busy.
#T12##SUB#
Bandito is looking for the choke from the back position but Al Jhit is controlling his hands well.
Bandito is hanging on to Al Jhit's back as he tries to escape.
Good control from Bandito.
Bandito is trying to stick to Al Jhit's back but Al Jhit is turning into Bandito. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bandito's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Al Jhit. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (19) vs (9) Al Jhit#T13##SUB2#
Al Jhit is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bandito is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bandito has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (21) vs (9) Al Jhit
Bandito trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Jhit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Bandito is stalling in the full guard.
Bandito trying to control but Al Jhit is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bandito trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bandito takes the fight on points by 21 to 9.
Enamorado Bandito decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 86
Date: Oct 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 16 losses; Enamorado Bandito! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 17 losses; Verneri Ahma!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Ahma shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bandito manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bandito (0) vs (2) Ahma
Bandito 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#
Ahma has gone for a leg lock! Bandito slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ahma's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (2) vs (2) Ahma#SUB2#
Ahma working for submissions but it's allowed Bandito to get to half guard.
#SUB2#
Ahma looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Bandito pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (5) vs (2) Ahma
Ahma looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Bandito (8) vs (2) Ahma
Ahma can't escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahma breaks Bandito's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (8) vs (4) Ahma
Ahma won't allow Bandito to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Ahma drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bandito looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bandito looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bandito! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bandito (12) vs (4) Ahma
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.
Ahma is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Ahma looking for a sweep but Bandito has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bandito (14) vs (4) Ahma
Bandito takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bandito seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ahma for as long as he can get away with.
Ahma looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Bandito (17) vs (4) Ahma
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bandito has the hooks in. Ahma is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Bandito tightening his grip on Ahma, looking for the choke.
Ahma rolls, trying to escape but Bandito keeps control of the position.
#T2##SUB#
Bandito 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 Ahma with him. Ahma is trying to defend but Bandito has an arm under the chin now! Ahma grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Enamorado Bandito!
Enamorado Bandito tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 83
Date: Oct 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 16 losses; Enamorado Bandito! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 65 wins and 47 losses; Conald Petersen!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Petersen drives through with a takedown into Bandito's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bandito (0) vs (2) Petersen
Petersen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bandito trying to control the position here.
Petersen tries to free his leg and advance position but Bandito is retaining full guard.
Petersen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bandito keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Bandito keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
Petersen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Petersen stopping the sweep attempt from Bandito.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Bandito keeps moving.
Petersen looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Petersen trying to control but Bandito is working from the bottom.
Bandito trying to control the position.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bandito manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Petersen manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (2) vs (2) Petersen
Petersen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Petersen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Petersen looking to control.
#T3#
Bandito is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Petersen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bandito manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (2) vs (4) Petersen
Bandito is pulling down on Petersen's head to control his posture.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Petersen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Petersen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bandito controlling the position.
Petersen looking to pass the guard.
Petersen trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Bandito manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (4) vs (4) Petersen
Petersen looking for a sweep. Not yet Petersen, not yet.
Petersen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bandito manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (4) vs (6) Petersen#T5#
Bandito trying to keep a closed guard but Petersen is proving a slippery customer.
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 control from the top but Bandito keeps moving.
Bandito looking for a sweep. Not yet Bandito, not yet.
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 is fighting to break Bandito's control of his arms but Bandito is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Petersen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Petersen advances to half guard. #T6#
Petersen slows the pace down in half guard.
Petersen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Petersen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bandito does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Petersen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Petersen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bandito does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T7#
Petersen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Petersen trying to control the action but Bandito is working from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Petersen is pressing down on Bandito's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bandito is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Petersen seems to be looking for submissions.
Bandito is looking to control Petersen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bandito avoid being mounted?
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T8#
Bandito is not content to let Petersen control the position.
Petersen wants to free his trapped foot but Bandito is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Bandito looking for subs from the bottom but Petersen mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (4) vs (9) Petersen
Petersen controlling from mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Bandito'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.
Petersen wants to control the pace but Bandito is squirming around nicely. #T9#
Petersen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Petersen is looking to work his way around to Bandito's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Petersen controlling the pace for now.
Bandito is looking to improve his position but Petersen isn't that keen on the idea.
Petersen controlling the position easily from mount.
Bandito wants to control but Petersen is having none of it.#T10#
Petersen tries to control but Bandito wriggling away.
Bandito is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bandito wants to hold on but Petersen pushes him away.
Bandito 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: Bandito (6) vs (9) Petersen
Bandito postures up.
Bandito pushing down on Petersen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T11#
Petersen is trying to control but can't.
Petersen tries to roll over but Bandito keeps him under control.
Bandito tries to pass the half guard into mount. Petersen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Petersen is trying to maintain the position but Bandito is very close to passing his half guard.
Petersen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Petersen looking for a sweep. Not yet Petersen, not yet.
Petersen is trying to keep Bandito in close.
Bandito wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving. #T12#
Petersen trying to control the position.
Bandito tries to free his leg and advance position but Petersen is retaining full guard.
Petersen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bandito stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Petersen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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.#T13#
Petersen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Petersen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bandito trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bandito trying to control but Petersen is working from the bottom.
Petersen is trying to keep Bandito in close.
#T14#
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.#SUB2#
Petersen looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bandito has picked Petersen up and slammed him! Petersen can't keep hold of the triangle and Bandito manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (9) vs (9) Petersen
Petersen tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Bandito presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bandito (11) vs (9) Petersen
Bandito avoids the attempt from Petersen to control.
Bandito is trying to control here but Petersen has managed to regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersen trying to control from the bottom.
Bandito content to control rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bandito takes the fight on points by 11 to 9.
Enamorado Bandito decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Conald Petersen was interviewed post fight and said 'Ta Ta there retard'. |
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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 31 wins and 16 losses; Enamorado Bandito! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 14 losses; Tobi Terrorelli!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Terrorelli throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bandito's waist but Bandito gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Terrorelli off to one side. #TD2#
Terrorelli drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bandito (0) vs (2) Terrorelli#SUB2#
Terrorelli drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bandito looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bandito looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bandito! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bandito (4) vs (2) Terrorelli
Terrorelli is looking for a sweep.
Terrorelli is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bandito controls the position.
Terrorelli is looking for a sweep.
Terrorelli is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bandito's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Terrorelli is looking to get back to full guard here but Bandito has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (7) vs (2) Terrorelli
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandito advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Bandito (9) vs (2) Terrorelli
Terrorelli is trying desperately to improve position.
Bandito will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Terrorelli wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Bandito (12) vs (2) Terrorelli
Terrorelli wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Terrorelli is trying to defend against the choke here but Bandito has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Bandito Tightens the hold and Terrorelli taps out furiously! Bandito displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Enamorado Bandito!
A less than humble Enamorado Bandito misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 33 losses; Bruce White Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 16 losses; Enamorado Bandito!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
White Jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bandito but Bandito pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Bandito 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: White Jr (0) vs (2) Bandito
Bandito trying to control but White Jr is working from the bottom.
Bandito controlling from the top position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
White Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
White Jr looking for a guillotine here but Bandito defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
White Jr has an active guard here but Bandito has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
White Jr actively working from the bottom here.#T1##SUB#
White Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bandito pulls his head out easily.
Bandito stalling. #SUB#
White Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bandito stalling.
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#
White Jr looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
White Jr actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Bandito is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: White Jr (0) vs (5) Bandito
My spies in Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu inform me that Bandito has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bandito moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: White Jr (0) vs (8) Bandito
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bandito has the hooks in. White Jr is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
White Jr showing good submission defense here.
White Jr tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
White Jr defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Bandito's arms. #T3#
You can see the frustration on White Jr's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
A lull in the action here.
Well, with Bandito on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before White Jr is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
White Jr is in bad spot here.
Bandito tries to get the hooks in deep but White Jr pushed the leg off.
White Jr rolls, trying to escape but Bandito keeps control of the position.
Bandito really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for White Jr.
White Jr can't escape the position.
#T4#
Bandito just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
White Jr is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
White Jr has hold of Bandito's leg, trying to break free but it's let Bandito lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! White Jr is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Bandito throws him to one side and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Enamorado Bandito!
Enamorado Bandito was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Bruce White Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back!'. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 75
Date: Sep 10, 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 29 wins and 16 losses; Enamorado Bandito! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 22 losses; Thomas Bennett!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bennett closes the distance and clinches up with Bandito, looking for a takedown. Bennett pushes Bandito against the ropes but Bandito circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bennett dives in and grabs Bandito's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bandito pushes down on Bennett's head and hops out.
Bennett is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bandito sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Enamorado Bandito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Bennett.
Bennett misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bennett shoots in for a takedown but Bandito shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Bandito shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bandito (2) vs (0) Bennett
Bandito passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (5) vs (0) Bennett
Bennett has given up his back. Will we see Bandito going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Bandito (8) vs (0) Bennett
We've been hearing good reports from Bandito'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennett tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Bennett slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Bennett wants to get back to full guard.
Bennett won't allow Bandito to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.
Bennett is trying to get back to full guard.
Bandito is taking a breather. Bennett 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.
Bennett tries to roll over but Bandito keeps him under control.#T2#
Bennett won't allow Bandito to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Bennett looking for a kimura from the bottom but Bandito passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (11) vs (0) Bennett
Bandito is looking to take a break and control but Bennett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bennett is looking for a sweep.
Bennett is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bandito off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bandito (11) vs (4) Bennett#SUB2#
Bennett patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Bennett is persistently looking for the submission but Bandito is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Bandito fending off the submission attempt from Bennett.
Bennett is hanging on to Bandito's back as he tries to escape.
#T3##SUB2#
Bennett patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Bandito breaks Bennett's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (13) vs (4) Bennett#SUB2#
Bennett looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bandito has picked Bennett up and slammed him! Bennett can't keep hold of the triangle and Bandito manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (16) vs (4) Bennett
Bandito trying to control the action but Bennett is working from the bottom.
Bennett is trying to work for a sweep but Bandito has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bandito (18) vs (4) Bennett
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bennett tries to improve his position but instead Bandito has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Bandito (21) vs (4) Bennett
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Bandito is hanging on to Bennett's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Bennett is trying to roll into a better position but Bandito has get a rear naked choke and Bennett is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Enamorado Bandito!
After the fight, Enamorado Bandito was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 78 wins and 36 losses; Donald Trump! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 16 losses; Enamorado Bandito!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Bandito shoots in and drives through. Trump sprawls well.
Bandito fails with the takedown.
Trump stuffs the takedown attempt from Bandito. Bandito gets slowly back to his feet.
Donald Trump has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enamorado Bandito.#CL#
Trump has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bandito wants a takedown.
#TD2#
Bandito has picked Trump up - he's going for a ride! Bandito dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trump (0) vs (2) Bandito
Bandito is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Trump trying to hold on to Bandito's head to control him but Bandito postures up.
Trump won't allow Bandito to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump wants to get back to full guard.
Bandito wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trump keeps working. #T1#
Trump wants to get back to full guard.
Trump keeping hold of Bandito's head, controlling as best he can.
Bandito wants to take a breather but Trump is having none of it.
Trump is controlling Bandito's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Bandito with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
Trump trying to control but Bandito 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.
Trump works his way to full guard. Good work.
Trump keeping moving, preventing Bandito from controlling successfully. #T3#
Bandito looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bandito wants to control from the top but Trump keeps moving.
My spies in Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu inform me that Bandito has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bandito is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Trump keeping moving, preventing Bandito from controlling successfully.
Bandito tries to free his leg and advance position but Trump is retaining full guard.
Bandito won't allow Trump to sweep him here.
Bandito trying to control the position from guard on top but Trump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trump wants to sweep but no luck. #T5#
Trump trying to keep a closed guard but Bandito is proving a slippery customer.
Bandito stands and throws Trump's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (0) vs (5) Bandito
Bandito working away.
Bandito tries to advance to mount but can't.
Trump is looking to regain half guard here but Bandito keeps moving and retains side control.
Bandito controlling the position. #T6#
Trump tries to buck Bandito off but Bandito is having none of it.
Bandito just content to control the position.
You can see the frustration on Trump's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T7#
Trump is looking to regain half guard here but Bandito keeps moving and retains side control.
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 been hearing good reports from Trump's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Trump might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Trump gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bandito looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bandito trying to pass the guard but Trump defending well. #T8#
Trump slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Trump wants to sweep but no luck.
Bandito pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trump is keeping the position for now.
Trump is trying to control the position but Bandito postures up.
Bandito wants to control from the top but Trump keeps moving. #T9#
Trump tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Trump is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bandito looking to sit in guard and control but Trump gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (2) vs (5) Bandito
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bandito is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (2) vs (7) Bandito
Trump looking for a sweep. Not yet Trump, not yet. #T10#
Bandito pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trump is keeping the position for now.
Bandito trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Trump manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (4) vs (7) Bandito
Bandito is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bandito has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T11#
Trump preventing the sweep.
Bandito keeping moving, preventing Trump from controlling successfully.
Trump controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bandito trying to control the position here.
Bandito is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T12#
Trump is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Trump wants to control from the top but Bandito keeps moving. #T13#
Trump stays in close to Bandito's body and controls the position.
Bandito keeping moving, preventing Trump from controlling successfully.
Bandito is pulling down on Trump's head. It's preventing any offense from Trump, at least for the moment.#T14#
Trump stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bandito swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Trump trying to control but Bandito is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bandito looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bandito wins on points by 7 to 4.
Enamorado Bandito was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 70
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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 22 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 16 losses; Enamorado Bandito!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Leifsson shoots in looking for a takedown but Bandito manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Leifsson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bandito. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Leifsson (0) vs (4) Bandito
Leifsson is looking to regain half guard here but Bandito keeps moving and retains side control.
Bandito taking a breather here.
Leifsson tries to buck Bandito off but Bandito is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leifsson is working hard here to advance position.
Leifsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Leifsson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (2) vs (4) Bandito#T1#
Leifsson is keen to just control but Bandito is a slippery customer.
Bandito is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Leifsson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Leifsson's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Leifsson (2) vs (8) Bandito
My spies in Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu inform me that Bandito has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Leifsson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Bandito.
Leifsson trying to control the position but Bandito manages to sink in the hooks.
Leifsson is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Leifsson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T2#
Bandito is trying to control the action in half guard but Leifsson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bandito is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bandito sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Leifsson is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Bandito is pressing down on Leifsson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Leifsson is holding on for now.
Bandito wants to control but Leifsson is keeping him busy.
Leifsson trying to control here.
Leifsson regains full guard. Nicely done.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Leifsson holds on and takes a little breather.
Bandito 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.#T4#
Leifsson 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: Leifsson (4) vs (8) Bandito
Leifsson trying to control from half guard but Bandito is working away.
Leifsson is stalling here. Bandito is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Leifsson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Bandito has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Leifsson (4) vs (12) Bandito
Bandito wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leifsson keeps working.
Leifsson is looking for a sweep.#T5#
Bandito working away.
Leifsson is looking for a sweep.#T6#
Bandito tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Leifsson is letting Bandito control him for a moment.
Bandito wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leifsson keeps working.
Leifsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T7#
Bandito tries to move into full mount but can't pass Leifsson's legs.
Leifsson struggling a bit here.
Leifsson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Leifsson is trying to improve his position.
Leifsson gets back to half guard.#T8##SUB2#
Bandito is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Leifsson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bandito.
Bandito stalling away here and it's allowed Leifsson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Leifsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T9#
Leifsson keeping full guard, as Bandito tries to pass.
Leifsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bandito looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T10#
Bandito postures up.
Bandito wants to pass the guard but Leifsson is keeping the position.
Leifsson managing to control the position.
Bandito preventing the sweep. #T11##SUB#
Leifsson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bandito pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leifsson is keeping the position for now.
Bandito forces his way into half guard.
Bandito looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Leifsson works his way to full guard. Good work.#T12#
Leifsson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Leifsson keeping moving, preventing Bandito from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Leifsson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (6) vs (12) Bandito
Leifsson looking to sit in guard and control but Bandito gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (6) vs (14) Bandito
Leifsson trying to control the position.
#T13#
Bandito being controlled here momentarily.
Leifsson is trying to hold Bandito in close to prevent damage but Bandito has managed to pass into half 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.
Bandito wants to take a breather but Leifsson is having none of it.
Leifsson trying to control but Bandito postures up.
#T14#
Bandito wants to pass the guard but Leifsson is defending well.
Bandito wants to control but Leifsson is keeping him busy.
Leifsson is trying to get back to full guard.
Bandito with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leifsson wants to improve his position but Bandito is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bandito wins on points by 14 to 6.
Enamorado Bandito bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 66
Date: Aug 12, 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 12 wins and 13 losses; Richard Anderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 16 losses; Enamorado Bandito!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Anderson tries to clinch up but Bandito circles away and keeps his distance.
Bandito misses with a takedown attempt - Anderson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Bandito drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anderson (0) vs (2) Bandito
My spies in Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu inform me that Bandito has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bandito is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bandito is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bandito got a little sloppy there for a moment and Anderson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bandito has managed to get both his arms back between Anderson's legs - danger averted.
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.
Bandito controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Bandito wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.
Bandito passes Anderson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bandito trying to control from half guard but Anderson is working away. #T2#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bandito trying to control the action but Anderson 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.
Anderson is trying to control but can't.
Anderson won't allow Bandito to pass to mount. #T3#
Bandito works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (0) vs (5) Bandito
Anderson tries to hold on but Bandito postures up.
Anderson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T4##SUB2#
Bandito is working for a kimura but Anderson is defending it quite comfortably.
Anderson gets back to full guard.
Anderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bandito is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T5##SUB#
Anderson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bandito stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anderson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Anderson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bandito doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bandito manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T6##SUB#
Anderson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bandito doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bandito manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bandito looking to sit in guard and control but Anderson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (2) vs (5) Bandito
Anderson 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. #T7#
Bandito keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bandito is pulling down on Anderson's head. It's preventing any offense from Anderson, at least for the moment.
Bandito looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T8#
Bandito keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Anderson preventing the sweep.
Anderson is fighting to break Bandito's control of his arms but Bandito is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bandito looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anderson is one step ahead there.
Bandito keeping full guard, as Anderson tries to pass. #T9#
Bandito wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Anderson is now in half guard.
Bandito is looking for a sweep. Anderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bandito wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy.
#T10#
Anderson is taking a breather. Bandito 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.
Anderson is looking to take a break and control but Bandito is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anderson trying to advance position but Bandito counters by regaining guard.
Bandito wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T11#
Bandito not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bandito looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bandito can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Anderson controls the pace.
Bandito is controlling Anderson's posture.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Bandito keeps moving. #T12#
Anderson postures up.
Bandito wants to sweep here but Anderson controlling him for the moment.
Anderson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Bandito is keeping the position.#T13#
Anderson is stalling in the full guard.
Bandito controls Anderson momentarily but Anderson frees himself.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Bandito keeps moving. #T14#
Bandito looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Anderson trying to control but Bandito is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Bandito wins on points by 5 to 2.
Enamorado Bandito spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 44 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 15 losses; Enamorado Bandito!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Archer instigates a clinch.
Archer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bandito walks away with a smile on his face. Archer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Archer closes the distance and clinches.
Archer jumps guard but Bandito stands there with Archer around his waist. Archer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Archer has been working on his balance at Jed's Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Bandito.
Bandito is trying to drag Archer to the mat but Archer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Bandito gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Archer.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Able Archer. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Archer successfully pulls guard.
Bandito advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (0) vs (3) Bandito
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Bandito 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.#SUB2#
Bandito is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Archer has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Archer tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Bandito wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Archer, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Bandito working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Bandito goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Archer has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bandito but great work by Archer. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Archer (4) vs (3) Bandito#T2##SUB#
Archer tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Archer has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bandito tries to buck Archer off but Archer is having none of it.#SUB#
Archer is trying to get an arm triangle but Bandito is defending well.
Archer tries to advance to mount but Bandito denies him. #T3#
Bandito is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Archer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bandito has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bandito struggling a bit here.
Bandito looks to move to half guard but instead Archer has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Archer (6) vs (3) Bandito
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.#T4#
Bandito sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bandito wants to get back to full guard.
Bandito is trying to control but Archer manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (9) vs (3) Bandito
Bandito keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Archer goes for an armbar but Bandito turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Bandito. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (9) vs (5) Bandito#T5#
Archer is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bandito trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Archer can't keep his opponent in guard - Bandito advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Archer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bandito tries to pass the half guard into mount. Archer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T6#
Archer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bandito is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Bandito is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Bandito is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bandito passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Archer! Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (9) vs (8) Bandito
Archer stops Bandito from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T7#
Bandito is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bandito moves to his opponent's back but Archer bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Bandito. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (11) vs (8) Bandito
Bandito controls Archer momentarily but Archer frees himself.
Bandito might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Archer haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T8#
Archer looking to pass the guard.
Our spies down at at Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu inform us that Bandito has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Archer sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bandito's guard. #SUB#
Archer is trying to work for a kimura but Bandito is defending well.
Bandito trying to hold on to Archer's head to control him but Archer postures up.
#T9#
Bandito is not content to let Archer control the position.#SUB#
Archer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bandito defends it well.
Bandito is pressing down on Archer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Archer trying to control but Bandito is working from the bottom. #T10#
Bandito 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.
Archer advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (14) vs (8) Bandito
Archer tries to move to mount but Bandito blocks the move with his legs.
Archer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bandito keeps working. #SUB#
Archer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T11##SUB#
Archer tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Archer has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bandito is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Archer wants to control but Bandito is keeping him busy.
Bandito tries to improve position but can't. #T12#
Bandito can't do much from the bottom here.
Archer wants to control but Bandito is keeping him busy.
Archer has control of an arm but Bandito manages to advance to Archer's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Archer (14) vs (12) Bandito#SUB2#
Archer is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Bandito looking to break Archer's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Archer remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Bandito will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T13##SUB2#
Bandito looking to break Archer's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Archer remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Bandito will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Bandito is persistently looking for the submission but Archer is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Bandito working for a choke but Archer reverses nicely into Bandito 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (16) vs (12) Bandito
Bandito looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Archer puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Bandito is looking to improve his position.
#T14#
Archer tries to pass to full mount but Bandito defends it. #SUB#
Archer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bandito is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Archer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Archer takes the fight on points by 16 to 12.
A relieved looking Able Archer 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 395
Date: Jul 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 15 losses; Enamorado Bandito! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 42 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Mondragon drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bandito (0) vs (2) Mondragon
Bandito wants to sweep here but Mondragon controlling him for the moment.
Mondragon stays in close to Bandito's body and controls the position.
Mondragon is pushing down on Bandito's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bandito is fighting to maintain full guard but Mondragon has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bandito is looking for a sweep. Mondragon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mondragon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bandito keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mondragon is looking to advance position but Bandito won't allow it.
Mondragon stalling. #T1#
Bandito wants to get back to full guard.
Mondragon controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Mondragon is trying to work for a kimura but Bandito is defending well.
Mondragon trying to control from half guard but Bandito is working away. #T2##SUB2#
Mondragon is working for a kimura but Bandito is defending it quite comfortably.
Bandito really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Bandito is defending against the submission attempts here by Mondragon.
Bandito tries to get to full guard but Mondragon has control of the leg. #T3#
Mondragon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bandito is trying to get back to full guard.
Mondragon controlling the action here.#T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Bandito manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bandito seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Bandito is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mondragon stopping the sweep attempt from Bandito.
Mondragon content to stall in guard here. #T5#
Mondragon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bandito swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Mondragon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bandito 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.
Mondragon wants to control from the top but Bandito keeps moving. #T6#
Bandito is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mondragon wants to control from the top but Bandito keeps moving.
Bandito will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bandito is trying to keep Mondragon in close.
Bandito seems keen to control Mondragon's posture.
Mondragon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bandito looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T7#
Bandito is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mondragon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bandito trying to control the position.
Bandito is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mondragon is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mondragon being controlled here momentarily. #T8#
Mondragon advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (0) vs (5) Mondragon
Mondragon takes a little break here. Bandito wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Bandito wants to control but Mondragon postures up.#T9#
Bandito prevents Mondragon from moving into mount.
Mondragon moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Bandito is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Mondragon tries for a kimura but Bandito is defending well. #T10#
Mondragon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bandito keeps working. #SUB2#
Mondragon goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bandito has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mondragon but great work by Bandito. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bandito (4) vs (5) Mondragon#SUB#
Bandito is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mondragon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mondragon is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bandito's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T11##SUB2#
Mondragon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mondragon is looking for a sweep. Bandito is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mondragon is in trouble now - Bandito has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (7) vs (5) Mondragon
Bandito seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Mondragon is holding on tight.
Mondragon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bandito wants to take Mondragon's back here but Mondragon is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Mondragon is trying desperately to improve position.#T12#
Bandito pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Mondragon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mondragon tries to hold on but Bandito pushes him away.
Bandito pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Mondragon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mondragon is controlling an arm, preventing Bandito from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Mondragon is trying desperately to improve position.#T13#
Mondragon stops Bandito from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Bandito tries to take Mondragon's back but instead Mondragon uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Bandito passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (10) vs (5) Mondragon#SUB#
Bandito swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Mondragon is now in Bandito's guard. A big mistake from Bandito there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (10) vs (7) Mondragon#T14#
Bandito trying to keep a closed guard but Mondragon is proving a slippery customer.
Mondragon trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mondragon postures up.
Mondragon trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bandito is trying to control the position but Mondragon postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Mondragon drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bandito looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bandito looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bandito! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bandito (14) vs (7) Mondragon
And that's the end of the fight!
Bandito takes the fight on points by 14 to 7.
Enamorado Bandito tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
CWC 387
Date: Jun 18, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 14 losses; Enamorado Bandito! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 8 losses; Tyler Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Alvarez. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bandito (0) vs (4) Alvarez
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Alvarez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bandito knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bandito tries to buck Alvarez off but Alvarez is having none of it.
Alvarez trying to control the action but Bandito is working from the bottom.
Bandito is trying to escape the position but Alvarez is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandito is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Alvarez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Alvarez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Alvarez is looking to take a break and control but Bandito is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Bandito tries to buck Alvarez off but Alvarez is having none of it.
Alvarez trying to control the action but Bandito is working from the bottom.
Bandito really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Alvarez working away.#T2#
Alvarez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bandito keeps working.
Alvarez working away.
Alvarez is looking to take a break and control but Bandito is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Alvarez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bandito, who protects the arm well.
Bandito tries to buck Alvarez off but Alvarez is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bandito manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Alvarez wants to control but Bandito is keeping him busy.
Alvarez is controlling the pace.
#T3#
Bandito is not content to let Alvarez control the position.
Bandito wants to improve his position but Alvarez is controlling well.
Alvarez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bandito does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bandito trying to control here.
Alvarez tries to pass to full mount but Bandito defends it.
Alvarez prevents Bandito from improving his position.
Alvarez wants to take a breather but Bandito is having none of it.
Alvarez tries to pass to full mount but Bandito defends it. #T4#
Bandito is looking for a sweep. Alvarez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alvarez is looking to advance position but Bandito won't allow it.
Bandito moves into full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bandito holds on and takes a little breather.
Bandito can't keep his opponent in guard - Alvarez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Alvarez passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (0) vs (7) Alvarez
Bandito is looking to get to half guard.
Bandito prevents Alvarez from taking his back.#T5#
Bandito is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Alvarez has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Bandito (0) vs (10) Alvarez#SUB2#
Alvarez is looking for the choke from the back position but Bandito is controlling his hands well.
Bandito trying to control the hands but Alvarez won't let him. #SUB2#
Bandito fending off the submission attempt from Alvarez.
Our spies down at at Vale Tudo NY inform us that Alvarez has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Bandito preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Alvarez. #T6##SUB2#
Bandito defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Alvarez tightening his grip on Bandito, looking for the choke.
Bandito trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Bandito showing good submission defense here.
Bandito is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Bandito breaks Alvarez's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (2) vs (10) Alvarez
Alvarez pulls Bandito in close to prevent any damage. #T7#
Bandito works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bandito wants to free his trapped foot but Alvarez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Alvarez trying to hold on to Bandito's head to control him but Bandito postures up.
Alvarez is trying to control but Bandito passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (5) vs (10) Alvarez#SUB#
Bandito swings around for an armbar but Alvarez sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bandito's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (5) vs (12) Alvarez
Bandito seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Bandito keeping full guard, as Alvarez tries to pass.
Bandito trying to keep a closed guard but Alvarez is proving a slippery customer.
Alvarez being controlled here momentarily. #T8#
Bandito keeping full guard, as Alvarez tries to pass.
Alvarez is looking to pass into half guard but Bandito pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bandito is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (7) vs (12) Alvarez
Alvarez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bandito is one step ahead there.
Bandito passes Alvarez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bandito is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Bandito preventing the sweep.
Alvarez pulls Bandito in close to prevent any damage. #T9#
Bandito sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Alvarez's guard.
Alvarez wants to control but Bandito is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Bandito seems to be working for a kimura but Alvarez defends the submission attempt.
Bandito is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Bandito stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alvarez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bandito is working hard here to advance position.#T10#
Alvarez wants to sweep here but Bandito controlling him for the moment.
Alvarez keeping full guard, as Bandito tries to pass.
Bandito is looking to advance position but Alvarez has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bandito (7) vs (16) Alvarez
Alvarez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bandito is looking to escape.
Bandito is desperately trying to improve his position but Alvarez has a good base and remains in mount.#T11#
Alvarez moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Bandito (7) vs (19) Alvarez#SUB2#
Alvarez working for a choke but Bandito reverses nicely into Alvarez 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (9) vs (19) Alvarez
Alvarez controlling Bandito's posture.
Bandito trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bandito passes into half guard.
Bandito will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bandito trying to mount his opponent but Alvarez defends it. #T12#
Alvarez is looking for a sweep. Bandito is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alvarez won't allow Bandito to pass to mount.
Alvarez is looking to control Bandito's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Alvarez avoid being mounted?
Bandito tries to pass to full mount but Alvarez defends it.
Bandito is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T13#
Alvarez keeping full guard, as Bandito tries to pass.
Alvarez is trying to control the position but Bandito postures up.
Bandito tries to free his leg and advance position but Alvarez is retaining full guard.
Alvarez is pulling down on Bandito's head. It's preventing any offense from Bandito, at least for the moment.#T14#
Bandito trying to move into half guard but instead Alvarez has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (9) vs (21) Alvarez
Bandito is trying to control the position but Alvarez postures up.
Alvarez pushes down on Bandito's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Alvarez trying to mount his opponent but Bandito defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alvarez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bandito won't allow Alvarez to pass to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alvarez wins on points by 21 to 9.
Tyler Alvarez 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 384
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 13 losses; Enamorado Bandito! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 37 losses; Bjj Steel!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Bandito drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bandito (2) vs (0) Steel
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bandito trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bandito being controlled here momentarily.
Bandito wants to pass the guard but Steel is keeping the position.
Bandito pushing down on Steel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandito tries to pass the half guard into mount. Steel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Steel regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bandito stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Bandito is working hard here to advance position.
Steel seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bandito passes Steel's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Steel tries to roll over but Bandito keeps him under control.#T2#
Bandito wants to pass the guard but Steel is defending well.
Bandito will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Steel wants to control but Bandito is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bandito wants to pass to mount but Steel is defending the position. #SUB#
Bandito is looking for a kimura but Steel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bandito to get the leverage.
Steel tries to roll over but Bandito keeps him under control.
Bandito is pressing down on Steel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Steel is holding on for now.
Bandito uses his free foot to push down on Steel's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Steel. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (5) vs (0) Steel#T3#
Bandito fails to advance to Steel's back.
Steel tries to hold on but Bandito postures up.
Steel prevents Bandito from taking his back.
Steel is working to get back to half guard.
Steel stops Bandito from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Steel really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T4#
Bandito wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Steel can't escape the position.
Bandito is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Steel is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Bandito (8) vs (0) Steel#SUB#
Bandito is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Bandito 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, Steel has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Bandito not allowing Steel to control his hands. #T5##SUB#
Steel defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Bandito is looking for the choke from the back position but Steel is controlling his hands well.
Bandito really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Bandito working for the choke.
Bandito is trying to stick to Steel's back but Steel is turning into Bandito. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bandito's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Steel. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (8) vs (2) Steel
Bandito looking for a sweep. Not yet Bandito, not yet.
Steel stands and throws Bandito's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (8) vs (5) Steel
Bandito tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T6#
Bandito is not content to let Steel control the position.
Bandito manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Steel wants to free his trapped foot but Bandito is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Steel is trying to work for a kimura but Bandito is defending well.
Bandito wants to improve his position but Steel is controlling well.
Steel tries to pass to full mount but Bandito defends it. #T7#
Well, if Steel 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.
Steel is trying to control. Bandito wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bandito is looking to improve his position.
Steel slows the pace down in half guard. #T8#
Bandito is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Steel with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Steel is thwarting Bandito's attempts to control the position.
Still in half guard, Steel seems content to control.
Steel is trying to control. Bandito wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bandito wants to get back to full guard.
Steel performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T9#
Bandito trying to control here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bandito is looking to improve his position.
Bandito is trying to maintain the position but Steel is very close to passing his half guard.
Steel performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T10#
Bandito is looking to control Steel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bandito avoid being mounted?
Bandito wants to get back to full guard.
Steel takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Steel is looking to advance position but Bandito won't allow it.
Bandito wants to control but Steel is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T11#
Steel trying to pass the guard but Bandito defending well.
Bandito wants to control but Steel is keeping busy.
Bandito is trying is best to control the position here.
Steel trying to control from half guard but Bandito is working away.
Steel moves into full mount! Bandito won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (8) vs (8) Steel
Steel looking to control but Bandito is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T12#
Steel takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Steel trying to control but Bandito is having none of it.
Bandito is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Steel wants to control but instead Bandito manages to regain half guard.
Bandito wants to get back to full guard.#T13#
Steel trying to control from half guard but Bandito is working away.
Steel prevents Bandito from improving his position.
Steel is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (8) vs (11) Steel
Bandito is desperately trying to improve his position but Steel has a good base and remains in mount.
Steel controlling from mount.
Bandito regains half guard.
Steel is trying to control. Bandito wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T14#
Bandito is trying to control but can't.
Steel with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bandito trying to control here.
Steel trying to control from half guard but Bandito is working away.
Steel is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel wins on points by 11 to 8.
Our winner, Bjj Steel, 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 379
Date: May 28, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 23 losses; Chan Siam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 12 losses; Enamorado Bandito!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bandito shoots in for a double leg but Siam sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bandito is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nice sprawl there from Bandito as Siam shoots in.#TD#
Siam 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: Siam (2) vs (0) Bandito
Siam trying to mount his opponent but Bandito defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bandito makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bandito.
Bandito working a defensive guard but Siam manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (5) vs (0) Bandito
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siam tries to advance to mount but Bandito denies him. #T1#
Siam moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Bandito prevents Siam from moving into mount.
Siam takes a little break here. Bandito wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T2#
Bandito is trying to improve his position.
Siam content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Bandito is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bandito wants to improve his position but Siam is controlling well.
Bandito is pressing down on Siam's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Siam postures up.
Siam slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Siam stopping the sweep attempt from Bandito.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siam not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bandito is controlling Siam's posture.#T4#
Siam is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Siam trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Siam 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.
Bandito looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T5#
Bandito not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Siam'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.
Bandito tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Siam sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bandito's guard.
Bandito wants to sweep but Siam has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (8) vs (0) Bandito
Bandito is being controlled here.
Bandito is trying to improve his position.#T6#
Siam 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 Bandito's shoulder. That is not cool.
Bandito tries to bench press Siam off him but Siam keeps the position.
Bandito manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (8) vs (2) Bandito
Bandito tries to pass to full mount but Siam defends it.
Bandito is still trying to improve position.
Siam is pressing down on Bandito's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T7#
Siam is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bandito pushes down on Siam's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Siam keeping control of the position.
Bandito passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (8) vs (5) Bandito
Bandito fails to advance to Siam's back.
Bandito avoids the attempt from Siam to control.#T8#
Bandito prevents Siam from getting the reversal.
Bandito wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #SUB2#
Bandito is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Siam has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Siam! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (10) vs (5) Bandito
Bandito wants to control but Siam passes easily into half guard.
Siam is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T9#
Bandito wants to control the action here but instead Siam manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (13) vs (5) Bandito
Siam controlling the pace for now.
Siam prevents Bandito from getting the reversal.
Siam controlling the position easily from mount.
Bandito tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T10#
Siam avoids the attempt from Bandito to control.
Bandito sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bandito works his way to full guard. Good work.
Siam controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Siam might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T11#
Bandito working a defensive guard here.
Bandito looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Siam 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.
Siam pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bandito is keeping the position for now. #T12#
Bandito wants to sweep here but Siam controlling him for the moment.
Siam is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bandito 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: Siam (13) vs (7) Bandito
Bandito wants to advance to full mount but Siam doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T13#
Bandito trying to move into half guard but instead Siam has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (15) vs (7) Bandito
Bandito looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Siam puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Siam is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bandito is trying to control but Siam passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (18) vs (7) Bandito
Siam controls the position.
Bandito is trying to control Siam's posture but Siam avoids it. #T14#
Bandito is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bandito is not content to let Siam control the position.
Bandito seems a little lost for a moment, as Siam dominates the positioning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Siam takes the fight on points by 18 to 7.
Chan Siam 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 375
Date: May 14, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 12 losses; Enamorado Bandito! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 15 losses; Bjørn Helvig!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Helvig tries to sprawl but Bandito drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bandito (2) vs (0) Helvig
Helvig tries to roll over but Bandito keeps him under control.
Helvig is looking to control Bandito's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Helvig avoid being mounted?
Bandito wants to free his trapped foot but Helvig is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Helvig wants to get back to full guard.
Bandito tries to pass the half guard into mount. Helvig knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bandito really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Helvig wants to get back to full guard.
Bandito will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandito is looking to advance position but Helvig won't allow it.
Helvig wants to improve his position but Bandito is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Helvig looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Bandito has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (5) vs (0) Helvig
Helvig working to try and regain half guard.
Bandito wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Helvig keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bandito wants to take his opponent's back but Helvig doesn't allow it.
Helvig is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
Bandito is looking to work his way around to Helvig's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Helvig is looking to improve his position but Bandito isn't that keen on the idea.
Helvig has given up his back here. Will Bandito look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Bandito (8) vs (0) Helvig#SUB#
Helvig preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Bandito.
Helvig rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Bandito looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bandito prevents Helvig from improving his position.
Bandito is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (11) vs (0) Helvig#T3#
Bandito fails to advance to Helvig's back.
Bandito works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Bandito (14) vs (0) Helvig
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bandito is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Helvig knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Helvig for a finish. #SUB#
Helvig preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Bandito.
Helvig rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Bandito looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Bandito is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Helvig defends it well. #SUB#
Bandito is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Helvig defends it well. #T4##SUB#
Bandito is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Helvig sees it coming and defends easily.
Helvig is pressing down on Bandito's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Helvig tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bandito trying to move into half guard but instead Helvig has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (14) vs (2) Helvig
Bandito looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Helvig wants to control from the top but Bandito keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Helvig pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bandito is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Bandito looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T5#
Bandito wants to sweep but no luck.
Helvig wants to control from the top but Bandito keeps moving.
Helvig stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bandito swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Helvig passes Bandito's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Helvig looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Helvig 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.
#T6#
Helvig trying to pass the guard but Bandito defending well.
Bandito is looking to improve his position.
Helvig tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bandito knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bandito wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Helvig is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bandito sees it coming and defends easily.#T7#
Helvig is taking a breather. Bandito 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.
Helvig tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bandito knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Helvig trying to control the action but Bandito is working from the bottom.
Helvig wants to pass to mount but Bandito is defending the position.
Helvig is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T8#
Bandito not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bandito lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (16) vs (2) Helvig
Helvig is trying to control the position but Bandito postures up.
Bandito pushes down on Helvig's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Bandito is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bandito moves into full mount! Helvig won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (19) vs (2) Helvig
Helvig has given up his back here. Will Bandito look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Bandito (22) vs (2) Helvig#SUB#
Bandito is looking for the choke from the back position but Helvig is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Bandito looking for the choke but no joy.
Helvig is in bad spot here.
#T9##SUB#
Bandito working for a choke but Helvig is defending well. #SUB#
Bandito looking to break Helvig's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Helvig remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Bandito will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Helvig trying to control the hands but Bandito breaks the grip.
Bandito is trying to stick to Helvig's back but Helvig is turning into Bandito. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bandito's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Helvig. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (22) vs (4) Helvig
Bandito looking to control.
Helvig trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Helvig is still trying to improve position.
Helvig is looking to advance position but Bandito has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bandito (26) vs (4) Helvig#T10#
Bandito seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Helvig is holding on tight.
Bandito moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Bandito (29) vs (4) Helvig
Bandito is trying to stick to Helvig's back but Helvig is turning into Bandito. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bandito's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Helvig. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (29) vs (6) Helvig
Helvig sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bandito's guard.
Helvig is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Helvig is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Bandito still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Bandito 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: Bandito (33) vs (6) Helvig
Helvig is looking to regain half guard here but Bandito keeps moving and retains side control.
Helvig is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bandito off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bandito (33) vs (10) Helvig#T11##SUB2#
Helvig goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Bandito escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (35) vs (10) Helvig
Helvig is trying to get back to full guard.
Bandito uses his free foot to push down on Helvig's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Helvig. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (38) vs (10) Helvig
Helvig is trying to escape the mount but Bandito keeps good control and instead manages to take Helvig's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Bandito (41) vs (10) Helvig#SUB#
Bandito is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Bandito seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Bandito is hanging on to Helvig's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Bandito looking for the choke from the back. #T12##SUB#
Bandito looking for the choke from the back.
Helvig wants to control his opponent's hands but Bandito gets his hands free. #SUB#
Helvig showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Bandito working for the choke.
Bandito is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Bandito has got his arm under Helvig's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Helvig has spun round into Bandito's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (41) vs (12) Helvig
Helvig is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bandito working a defensive guard here.
Helvig passes into half guard. #T13#
Helvig wants to free his trapped foot but Bandito is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Helvig prevents Bandito from improving his position.
Bandito is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Helvig's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Helvig's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bandito (45) vs (12) Helvig#SUB#
Bandito is persistently looking for the submission but Helvig is defending it well.
#SUB#
Helvig defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Bandito's arms.
Helvig wants to control his opponent's hands but Bandito gets his hands free.
Helvig rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T14#
Bandito wants to pass to mount but Helvig is defending the position.
Helvig is trying to get back to full guard.
Bandito works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (48) vs (12) Helvig
Helvig slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bandito wants to advance to full mount but Helvig doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Helvig looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Helvig has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bandito can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Helvig tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bandito takes the fight on points by 48 to 12.
In his post fight interview, Enamorado Bandito started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
CWC 373
Date: May 07, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 18 losses; Joshua Burroughs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 12 losses; Enamorado Bandito!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Burroughs gets caught napping as Bandito dives in and scores a takedown. Burroughs manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burroughs (0) vs (2) Bandito
Bandito slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (0) vs (5) Bandito#SUB2#
Bandito tries for a kimura but Burroughs is defending well. #SUB2#
Bandito wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Burroughs, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Bandito is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Burroughs is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bandito tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Bandito tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
Burroughs is looking to regain half guard here but Bandito keeps moving and retains side control.
Burroughs gets back to half guard.
Bandito trying to pass the guard but Burroughs defending well. #T2#
Bandito is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Burroughs reverses the position - he's now on top in Bandito's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (2) vs (5) Bandito
Bandito has control of Burroughs's left arm, preventing Burroughs from doing any damage.
Bandito looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Burroughs trying to control but Bandito is working from the bottom.
Burroughs stopping the sweep attempt from Bandito.
Burroughs controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Bandito seems keen to control Burroughs's posture.
Bandito working a defensive guard here.
Our spies down at at Slobos MT & Boxing Club inform us that Bandito has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Bandito looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burroughs is one step ahead there.
Bandito manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Burroughs manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (2) vs (7) Bandito
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bandito stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burroughs swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Burroughs is adopting a defensive guard.
Bandito tries to free his leg and advance position but Burroughs is retaining full guard.
Bandito postures up.
Bandito passes Burroughs's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Bandito is looking for a kimura but Burroughs is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bandito to get the leverage.
Burroughs might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bandito moves into full mount! Burroughs won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (2) vs (10) Bandito#SUB2#
Bandito goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Burroughs turns into him and now he's in Bandito's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (4) vs (10) Bandito
Bandito not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T5#
Burroughs looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Burroughs preventing the sweep.
Bandito is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Burroughs wants to control from the top but Bandito keeps moving.
Bandito looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burroughs is one step ahead there. #T6#
Burroughs trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bandito is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Burroughs tries to free his leg and advance position but Bandito is retaining full guard.
Bandito is trying to control the position but Burroughs postures up.
Bandito might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Burroughs haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Burroughs trying to control but Bandito is working from the bottom.
Bandito is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T7#
Burroughs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bandito swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burroughs passes Bandito's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Still in half guard, Burroughs seems content to control.
Burroughs seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bandito does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Burroughs is looking to stall here but Bandito recovers full guard.
Burroughs controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T8#
Burroughs stopping the sweep attempt from Bandito.
Burroughs wants to pass the guard but Bandito is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Bandito throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bandito looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burroughs is one step ahead there.
Bandito being controlled here, momentarily. #T9#
Bandito keeping moving, preventing Burroughs from controlling successfully.
Burroughs tries to free his leg and advance position but Bandito is retaining full guard.
Bandito manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Burroughs manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (4) vs (12) Bandito
Bandito wants to pass the guard but Burroughs is keeping the position.
Burroughs is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bandito is looking to advance position but Burroughs has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Burroughs (8) vs (12) Bandito#T10#
Bandito is trying desperately to improve position.
Burroughs can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bandito is looking to escape.
Burroughs controlling the pace for now.
Burroughs looking to control but Bandito is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bandito wants to control but Burroughs is having none of it.#T11#
Bandito tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Burroughs tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bandito is squirming around, avoiding Burroughs's attempts to control the action.
Bandito tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Burroughs wants to control the pace but Bandito is squirming around nicely.
Burroughs tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T12#
Bandito wants to control but Burroughs is having none of it.
Burroughs wants to control the pace but Bandito is squirming around nicely.
Bandito is looking to get to half guard.
Burroughs can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bandito is looking to escape.
Bandito is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T13#
Bandito is looking to get to half guard.
Burroughs controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Burroughs moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Bandito has worked his arm free - good work by Bandito!
Bandito is not content to let Burroughs control the position.
Bandito is looking to regain half guard here but Burroughs keeps moving and retains side control. #T14#
Bandito tries to control but Burroughs manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Burroughs (11) vs (12) Bandito
Burroughs controlling from the back.
Bandito tries to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burroughs controls the action.
Bandito is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bandito wins on points by 12 to 11.
Enamorado Bandito bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
CWC 369
Date: Apr 30, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 11 losses; Enamorado Bandito! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 14 losses; Bjørn Helvig!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Bandito 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: Bandito (2) vs (0) Helvig#SUB2#
Helvig escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bandito gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bandito pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Helvig is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Helvig working for a triangle but Bandito defends it easily.
Bandito looking to pass the guard.
Bandito wants to control from the top but Helvig keeps moving.
Bandito will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helvig wants to sweep but no luck.
Helvig is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Helvig is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Bandito 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.
Bandito advances to half guard.
Helvig gets full guard.
Helvig is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Helvig throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bandito wants to control from the top but Helvig keeps moving.
Bandito looking to pass the guard.
Bandito is working hard here to advance position.
Bandito slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (5) vs (0) Helvig
Helvig is not content to let Bandito control the position. #T2#
Helvig gets back to half guard.
Bandito wants to pass to mount but Helvig is defending the position.
Bandito moves into full mount! Helvig won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (8) vs (0) Helvig
Bandito tries to control but Helvig wriggling away.
Bandito wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Helvig regains half guard.
Helvig is in trouble now - Bandito has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (11) vs (0) Helvig
Helvig gets back to half guard.
Bandito is pressing down on Helvig's thigh, looking to free his foot. Helvig is holding on for now.
Helvig gets full guard.
Helvig keeping full guard, as Bandito tries to pass. #T4#
Helvig wants to sweep here but Bandito controlling him for the moment.
Bandito slips nicely into half guard.
Bandito trying to mount his opponent but Helvig defends it.
Bandito seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Helvig does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Helvig looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bandito passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Helvig! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (14) vs (0) Helvig
Bandito trying to control but Helvig is having none of it.
Helvig is trying desperately to improve position.#T5#
Bandito really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bandito trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Helvig has given up his back. Will we see Bandito going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Bandito (17) vs (0) Helvig
Bandito seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Bandito tries to get the hooks in deep but Helvig pushed the leg off.
Helvig is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Bandito is trying to stick to Helvig's back but Helvig is turning into Bandito. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bandito's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Helvig. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (17) vs (2) Helvig
Helvig pushes down on Bandito's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Helvig seems to be looking for submissions.
Bandito won't allow Helvig to pass to mount. #T6#
Helvig working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Bandito's thigh. Bandito counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Helvig wants to control from the top but Bandito keeps moving.
Helvig preventing the sweep.
Helvig trying to control but Bandito is working from the bottom.
Helvig pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bandito is keeping the position for now.
Helvig stopping the sweep attempt from Bandito.
Helvig looking to pass the guard.
Helvig pushing down on Bandito's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T7##SUB2#
Helvig looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Helvig is working for a submission of some sort.
Bandito trying to hold on to Helvig's head to control him but Helvig postures up.
Helvig seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bandito does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bandito wants to improve his position but Helvig is controlling well.
#T8#
Bandito is trying to maintain the position but Helvig is very close to passing his half guard.
Helvig trying to pass the guard but Bandito defending well.
Helvig is looking to pass Bandito's guard but actually Bandito recovers to full guard.
Bandito is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bandito tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Helvig passes into half guard.
Helvig trying to pass the guard but Bandito defending well.
Helvig prevents Bandito from improving his position.#T9#
Bandito is looking to control Helvig's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bandito avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Helvig maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Bandito could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Helvig has cracked it and Bandito is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Helvig!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bjørn Helvig!
Bjørn Helvig 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 366
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 11 losses; Enamorado Bandito! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 35 losses; Bjj Steel!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Bandito closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Steel quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bandito (2) vs (0) Steel
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.
Steel wants to get back to full guard.
Bandito will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bandito wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steel keeps working.
Bandito looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bandito wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steel keeps working.
Steel manages to get to full guard.
Steel wants to sweep here but Bandito controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel is adopting a defensive guard.
Bandito trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Bandito slips nicely into half guard.
Bandito really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Steel regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bandito trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bandito passes Steel's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bandito trying to pass the guard but Steel defending well.
Bandito sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Steel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bandito's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bandito's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bandito (2) vs (4) Steel
Bandito wants to escape the position.
#T2#
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.
Steel doesn't have the hooks in and Bandito manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (4) vs (4) Steel
Bandito looking to pass the guard.
Bandito is working hard here to advance position.
Bandito wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bandito trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steel wants to sweep here but Bandito controlling him for the moment.
Steel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Bandito wants to pass the guard but Steel is keeping the position.
Bandito works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Steel is positioning himself well to prevent Bandito advancing to mount.
Bandito tries to pass the half guard into mount. Steel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Steel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bandito is working away from the top position though.
Steel wants to improve his position but Bandito is controlling well.
Bandito has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (7) vs (4) Steel#T4#
Bandito looking to control and managing it successfully.
Steel really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bandito trying to control but Steel is having none of it.
Bandito pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#SUB#
Bandito looking to secure an arm triangle but Steel defends it well.
Bandito trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T5#
Steel wants to control but Bandito is having none of it.
Bandito is stalling here but it's allowed Steel to get half guard.
Steel is not content to let Bandito control the position.
Steel regains full guard. Nicely done.
Steel working a defensive guard here.
Bandito tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard. #T6#
Steel trying to control the position.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Bandito from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Steel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bandito trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Bandito is fighting to break Steel's control of his arms but Steel is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bandito trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Bandito passes into half guard. #T7#
Steel is looking to improve his position.
Steel keeps trying to improve his position.
Bandito passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Steel! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (10) vs (4) Steel
Bandito takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bandito trying to control but Steel is having none of it.
Steel tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T8#
Bandito looking to control but Steel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bandito fails to advance to Steel's back.
Steel is trying to escape the mount.
Steel prevents Bandito from taking his back.#SUB#
Bandito has hold of Steel's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Steel manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Bandito looking to control but Steel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bandito sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T9##SUB#
Bandito is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Steel is surviving well by controlling Bandito's body position as best he can.
Bandito avoids the attempt from Steel to control.
Bandito tries to control but Steel wriggling away.
Bandito is really struggling to control Steel 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.
Bandito with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T10#
Steel is looking to improve his position but Bandito isn't that keen on the idea.
Bandito wants to take Steel's back here but Steel is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Steel is in all sorts of trouble here.
Steel is still trying to improve position.
Steel tries to hold on but Bandito pushes him away.
Bandito is looking to work his way around to Steel's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Steel is trying desperately to improve position.
Bandito trying to control but Steel is having none of it. #T11#
Steel stops Bandito from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Steel is squirming around, avoiding Bandito's attempts to control the action.
Steel prevents Bandito from taking his back.#T12#
Steel regains half guard.
Bandito frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (13) vs (4) Steel
Steel sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Steel is looking for a sweep. Bandito is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Steel controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Steel gets full guard.#T13#
Bandito looking to pass the guard.
Bandito is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Steel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bandito trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bandito trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bandito drops back, looking for a kneebar! Steel looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Steel looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Steel! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bandito (13) vs (8) Steel
Steel is trying to move to mount but Bandito reverses beautifully and ends up in Steel's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (15) vs (8) Steel#T14#
Steel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Steel looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Steel keeping full guard, as Bandito tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel is controlling Bandito's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bandito takes the fight on points by 15 to 8.
In his post fight interview, Enamorado Bandito started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
CWC 362
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 10 losses; Enamorado Bandito! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 18 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Toehold closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bandito quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bandito (0) vs (2) Toehold
Bandito tries to get to full guard but Toehold has control of the leg.
Bandito is trying to control but can't.
Bandito is looking to get back to full guard here but Toehold has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (0) vs (5) Toehold
Bandito tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandito is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Bandito looking for a sweep but Toehold has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bandito (0) vs (7) Toehold
Bandito is wriggling around trying to escape.
Toehold sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bandito really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Toehold tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Toehold avoids the attempt from Bandito to control.
Bandito really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bandito regains half guard.
Bandito wants to improve his position but Toehold is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Bandito trying to control but Toehold postures up.
#T4#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Toehold in particular looking to stall.
Bandito wants to improve his position but Toehold is controlling well.
Bandito slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bandito looking for a sweep. Not yet Bandito, not yet.
Toehold controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Toehold being controlled here momentarily.
Bandito seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Bandito really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T5#
Bandito being controlled here, momentarily.
Bandito tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bandito wants to hit a sweep here but Toehold passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bandito there! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (0) vs (10) Toehold#T6#
Toehold looking to control but Bandito is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bandito is trying to escape the mount.
Toehold controlling the position easily from mount.
Bandito is looking to improve his position but Toehold isn't that keen on the idea.#T7#
Bandito slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bandito trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (0) vs (13) Toehold
Toehold controlling his opponent.
Toehold prevents Bandito from getting the reversal.#T8#
Toehold controlling the pace for now.
Toehold can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bandito is looking to escape. #T9#
Bandito is working to get back to half guard.
Bandito tries to hold on but Toehold pushes him away. #T10#
Toehold controlling from mount.
Bandito keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bandito slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Toehold tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bandito knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bandito is trying to get back to full guard.
Toehold is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T11#
Toehold passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (0) vs (16) Toehold
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bandito tries to lock up and control but Toehold gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Toehold controlling from the full mount.
Bandito is trying desperately to improve position.#T12#
Bandito tries to hold on but Toehold postures up.
Bandito tries to reverse the position but Toehold maintains control.
Toehold controlling the position easily from mount.
Bandito tries to lock up and control but Toehold gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T13#
Bandito is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bandito regains half guard.
Bandito wants to control but Toehold passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (0) vs (19) Toehold
Bandito tries to buck Toehold off but Toehold is having none of it.#T14#
Toehold has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Bandito! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bandito (0) vs (21) Toehold
Bandito tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Toehold controlling the pace for now.
Toehold wants to control but Bandito has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Toehold is taking a breather. Bandito 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold wins on points by 21 to 0.
A victorious Tommy Toehold 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 359
Date: Apr 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 19 losses; Joe Tidd! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 10 losses; Enamorado Bandito!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Bandito gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tidd to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tidd (2) vs (0) Bandito
Bandito keeping full guard, as Tidd tries to pass.
Tidd 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.
Bandito working a defensive guard here.
Tidd's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bandito wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bandito keeps trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tidd wants to control from the top but Bandito keeps moving.
Our spies down at at Slobos MT & Boxing Club inform us that Bandito has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T1#
Tidd slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tidd tries to free his leg and advance position but Bandito is retaining full guard.
Bandito pulls Tidd in close to his closed guard and prevents Tidd from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bandito looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tidd is one step ahead there.
Tidd showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bandito bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tidd's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tidd (2) vs (2) Bandito#T2#
Tidd keeping full guard, as Bandito tries to pass.
Tidd working a defensive guard here.
Tidd managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bandito stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tidd swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Tidd controlling Bandito's posture.
Bandito wants to control from the top but Tidd keeps moving.
Tidd is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bandito trying to control but Tidd is working from the bottom.
Tidd is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tidd keeping full guard, as Bandito tries to pass.
Tidd keeping moving, preventing Bandito from controlling successfully. #T4#
Tidd is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bandito trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bandito is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tidd is trying to control the position but Bandito postures up.
Bandito trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tidd managing to control the position. #T5#
Bandito looking to pass the guard.
Bandito postures up.
Tidd pulls Bandito in close to prevent any damage.
Tidd continues to stall.
Bandito tries to free his leg and advance position but Tidd is retaining full guard.
Bandito trying to control the position from guard on top but Tidd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Bandito preventing the sweep.
Bandito tries to free his leg and advance position but Tidd is retaining full guard.
Bandito is looking to advance position but Tidd has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tidd (6) vs (2) Bandito
Bandito is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bandito is still trying to improve position.
Tidd looking to control but Bandito is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tidd wants to take Bandito's back but he can't do it this time.
Tidd is stalling here but it's allowed Bandito to get half guard.
#T7#
Bandito is looking to improve his position.
Bandito is refusing to be controlled, as Tidd sits in half guard.
Bandito is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tidd looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bandito tries to get to full guard but Tidd has control of the leg.
Bandito is not content to let Tidd control the position.
Bandito is looking to improve his position.
#T8#
Tidd perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bandito is trying to maintain the position but Tidd is very close to passing his half guard.
Bandito is holding on to half guard well.
Bandito won't allow Tidd to pass to mount.
Tidd slows the pace down in half guard.
Bandito is staying active underneath Tidd, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tidd takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T9#
Tidd prevents Bandito from improving his position.
Bandito is in trouble now - Tidd has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Tidd (9) vs (2) Bandito
Tidd is looking to work his way around to Bandito's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Tidd sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bandito is trying to escape the mount.
#T10#
Tidd wants to take Bandito's back here but Bandito is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Tidd tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tidd has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Bandito 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: Tidd (9) vs (4) Bandito
Tidd controls Bandito momentarily but Bandito frees himself.
Bandito slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Tidd (9) vs (7) Bandito
Tidd manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bandito's best efforts.#T11#
Bandito content to control rather than advance.
Bandito seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tidd does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bandito tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tidd knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tidd is holding on to half guard well.
Tidd wants to improve his position but Bandito is controlling well.
Bandito trying to control from half guard but Tidd is working away.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bandito in particular looking to stall.
Tidd might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Bandito is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T12#
Tidd trying to hold on to Bandito's head to control him but Bandito postures up.
Tidd is trying to get back to full guard.
Tidd is staying active underneath Bandito, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tidd wants to control but Bandito is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bandito is trying to control the action in half guard but Tidd is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bandito looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bandito passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Tidd (9) vs (10) Bandito
Tidd really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T13#
Tidd is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Bandito is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Tidd is surviving well by controlling Bandito's body position as best he can.
Bandito wants to take Tidd's back but he can't do it this time.
Bandito avoids the attempt from Tidd to control.
Tidd gets back to half guard.#T14#
Tidd is not content to let Bandito control the position.
Bandito is looking to advance position but Tidd won't allow it.
Tidd wants to control but Bandito is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tidd is refusing to be controlled, as Bandito sits in half guard.
Tidd has his hands clasped together around Bandito's back. He's all about the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bandito is trying to control the action in half guard but Tidd is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bandito wins on points by 10 to 9.
Enamorado Bandito tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
CWC 355
Date: Apr 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 9 losses; Enamorado Bandito! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Gul Dukat!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Dukat goes for a double leg but Bandito avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bandito continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Dukat decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bandito (0) vs (2) Dukat
Dukat keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dukat has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The House Of Pain. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Bandito preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Bandito is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandito is staying active underneath Dukat, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bandito gets back to full guard.
#T1#
Bandito looking for a sweep. Not yet Bandito, not yet.
Dukat is looking to advance position but Bandito has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bandito (4) vs (2) Dukat
Bandito wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Dukat is looking to get to half guard.
Bandito forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Bandito (7) vs (2) Dukat
Dukat tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Dukat is squirming around, avoiding Bandito's attempts to control the action.
Bandito controlling from mount. #T2#
Bandito trying to control but Dukat is having none of it.
Bandito wants to take Dukat's back but he can't do it this time.
Dukat is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bandito looking to control but Dukat is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Dukat sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Dukat is staying active underneath Bandito, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dukat moves into full guard.
Bandito will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Dukat escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bandito gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dukat keeping moving, preventing Bandito from controlling successfully.
Bandito advances to half guard.
Bandito is trying to control. Dukat wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Bandito tries to pass to full mount but Dukat defends it. #SUB#
Bandito 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.
Bandito wants to free his trapped foot but Dukat is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dukat is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bandito controlling the action here.#T5#
Bandito trying to control the action but Dukat is working from the bottom.
Bandito tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dukat knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Bandito wants to work for an arm triangle but Dukat is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bandito is looking to pass Dukat's guard but actually Dukat recovers to full guard.
Dukat controls Bandito momentarily but Bandito frees himself.
Dukat manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bandito manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (7) vs (4) Dukat#T6#
Bandito is trying to control the position but Dukat postures up.
Bandito looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dukat is one step ahead there.
Bandito is working hard here to advance position.
Dukat wants to control from the top but Bandito keeps moving. #T7#
Dukat stopping the sweep attempt from Bandito.
Dukat controlling from the top position.
Bandito not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dukat pushes down on Bandito's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dukat sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T8#
Bandito manages to get to full guard.
Bandito keeping moving, preventing Dukat from controlling successfully.
Bandito seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Dukat is pushing down on Bandito's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bandito is fighting to maintain full guard but Dukat has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bandito makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bandito.
Dukat sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bandito's guard. #T9#
Dukat is looking to advance position but Bandito won't allow it. #SUB2#
Dukat has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Bandito defend it? Dukat steps over the head and cranks it - Bandito is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Dukat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gul Dukat!
In his post fight interview, Gul Dukat started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
CWC 351
Date: Mar 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 9 losses; Enamorado Bandito! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 36 losses; Pacer Dalton!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bandito shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
and Dalton counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bandito (0) vs (2) Dalton
Bandito pulls Dalton in to control the position.
Dalton passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (0) vs (5) Dalton
Dalton wants to control but Bandito is keeping him busy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dalton slows the pace down.
Bandito is looking to regain half guard here but Dalton keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton controlling the position.
Bandito is trying to improve his position.
Bandito really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bandito is not content to let Dalton control 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.#T1#
Dalton controls the position.
Bandito is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
The referee asks Dalton politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Dalton prefers to stall for the moment though.
Bandito is looking to reverse the position.
Bandito is trying to escape the position but Dalton is controlling the position.
Bandito is looking to regain half guard here but Dalton keeps moving and retains side control.
Dalton taking a breather here.
Dalton is looking to take a break and control but Bandito is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Dalton in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Dalton is looking to take a break and control but Bandito is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bandito is looking to regain half guard here but Dalton keeps moving and retains side control.
Dalton wants to control but Bandito is keeping him busy.
Bandito tries to buck Dalton off but Dalton is having none of it.
Dalton takes a little break here. Bandito wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dalton is looking to take a break and control but Bandito is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Dalton controlling the position from side mount.
Bandito is looking for a sweep.
Bandito manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dalton's best efforts.
Bandito is looking for a sweep. Dalton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dalton controlling the action here.
Dalton is keen to just control but Bandito is a slippery customer.
Bandito works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dalton stopping the sweep attempt from Bandito.
Bandito is working hard here to advance position.
Bandito will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bandito is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (2) vs (5) Dalton
Bandito passes Dalton's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dalton tries to get to full guard but Bandito has control of the leg. #SUB#
Bandito is working for a submission of some sort.
Dalton wants to improve his position but Bandito is controlling well.
Dalton gets back to full guard.
Bandito trying to control the position from guard on top but Dalton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bandito looking to pass the guard.
Dalton has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bandito postures up.
#T5#
Bandito wants to pass the guard but Dalton is keeping the position.
Dalton is trying to control the position but Bandito postures up.
Dalton wants to sweep but no luck.
Dalton can't keep his opponent in guard - Bandito advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dalton is refusing to be controlled, as Bandito sits in half guard.
Dalton is controlling Bandito's trapped leg to prevent Bandito from advancing to side control.
Dalton gets back to full guard.
Dalton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bandito trying to control but Dalton is working from the bottom.
Dalton keeping full guard, as Bandito tries to pass.
Dalton looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T6#
Dalton is pulling down on Bandito's head to control his posture.
Dalton trying to keep a closed guard but Bandito is proving a slippery customer.
Bandito won't allow Dalton to sweep him here.
Dalton has his hands on Bandito's head, controlling the position.
Bandito trying to control but Dalton is working from the bottom.
Dalton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bandito trying to control but Dalton is working from the bottom.
Dalton is pulling down on Bandito's head. It's preventing any offense from Bandito, at least for the moment.
Dalton looking to control.
#T7#
Bandito advances to half guard.
Bandito passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (5) vs (5) Dalton
Bandito wants to take Dalton's back here but Dalton is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Dalton is desperately trying to improve his position but Bandito has a good base and remains in mount.
Dalton is squirming around, avoiding Bandito's attempts to control the action.
Dalton is looking to improve his position but Bandito isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Bandito looking to secure an arm triangle but Dalton defends it well.
Dalton is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T8#
Dalton manages to control the position for a moment.
Dalton tries to reverse the position but Bandito maintains control.
Dalton is controlling an arm, preventing Bandito from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Dalton is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dalton is trying desperately to improve position.
Dalton wants to hold on but Bandito pushes him away.#SUB#
Bandito wants to finish this one by submission but Dalton is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bandito.
Dalton regains half guard.
Bandito trying to pass the guard but Dalton defending well.
Dalton is trying to get back to full guard.
Bandito wants to control but Dalton is keeping him busy. #T9#
Bandito trying to pass the guard but Dalton defending well.
Bandito passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (8) vs (5) Dalton#SUB#
Bandito looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dalton can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Bandito looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dalton struggling a bit here.
Dalton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bandito is looking to take a break and control but Dalton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dalton 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.
Dalton can't do much from the bottom here. #T10##SUB#
Bandito is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dalton knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bandito wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dalton keeps working.
Dalton stuck in half guard on the bottom here.#SUB#
Bandito wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dalton, who protects the arm well.
Dalton sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dalton is looking to improve his position.
Dalton slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bandito stopping the sweep attempt from Dalton.#T11#
Bandito slips nicely into half guard.
Bandito works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (11) vs (5) Dalton
Dalton working to try and regain half guard.
Bandito takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Bandito (14) vs (5) Dalton#SUB#
Bandito is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Bandito is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Dalton knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Dalton for a finish. #SUB#
Bandito looking to break Dalton's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Dalton remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Bandito will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T12#
Dalton trying to control the hands but Bandito won't let him.
Bandito seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Bandito has the hooks in. Dalton is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Dalton is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Bandito's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Dalton trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Bandito is working for a rear naked choke. Dalton is not defending it well and Bandito has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Dalton refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Dalton's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Enamorado Bandito!
In his post fight interview, Enamorado Bandito started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
CWC 343
Date: Mar 12, 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 19 wins and 9 losses; Enamorado Bandito! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 7 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Roger Salmon.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Bandito closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McDonald did well to prevent Bandito getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bandito (2) vs (0) McDonald
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.
Bandito is looking to take a break and control but McDonald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bandito is looking to pass McDonald's guard but actually McDonald recovers to full guard.
Bandito passes McDonald's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bandito looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McDonald tries to roll over but Bandito keeps him under control.
Bandito seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McDonald does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandito looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McDonald is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bandito passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for McDonald! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (5) vs (0) McDonald#T1#
Bandito trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bandito moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Bandito (8) vs (0) McDonald
McDonald is really stuck here.
Bandito is trying to stick to McDonald's back but McDonald is turning into Bandito. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bandito's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by McDonald. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (8) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald preventing the sweep.
Bandito is working hard here to advance position.
Bandito keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
McDonald is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2#
McDonald slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (8) vs (5) McDonald#SUB2#
McDonald is trying to get an arm triangle but Bandito is defending well.
I've been told that McDonald 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.
Bandito is trying to improve his position.
Bandito is not content to let McDonald control the position. #T3#
Bandito tries to bench press McDonald off him but McDonald keeps the position.
Bandito sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
McDonald is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bandito sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Bandito is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McDonald pulls his head out easily.
Bandito is staying active underneath McDonald, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bandito is looking to control McDonald's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bandito avoid being mounted?#T4#
McDonald stalling.
McDonald is just content to waste time from the top position. Bandito takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bandito 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: Bandito (10) vs (5) McDonald
Bandito trying to pass the guard but McDonald defending well. #SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McDonald is trying to control but can't.
#T5#
Bandito looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McDonald has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bandito is working away from the top position though.
McDonald is trying to get back to full guard.
Bandito is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (13) vs (5) McDonald
McDonald is trying to escape the mount.
#T6#
Bandito looking to control but McDonald is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McDonald working to try and regain half guard.
McDonald gets back to half guard.
McDonald tries to get to full guard but Bandito has control of the leg.
Bandito tries to pass the half guard into mount. McDonald knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McDonald tries to roll over but Bandito keeps him under control.#T7##SUB#
Bandito is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bandito wants to pass to mount but McDonald is defending the position.
Bandito passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (16) vs (5) McDonald
Bandito really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Bandito goes for an armbar but McDonald turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from McDonald. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (16) vs (7) McDonald
Bandito has control of McDonald's left arm, preventing McDonald from doing any damage. #T8#
McDonald is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McDonald postures up.
Bandito looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bandito lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (18) vs (7) McDonald
McDonald looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bandito is pushing down on McDonald's leg trying to pass to half guard. McDonald is fighting to maintain full guard but Bandito has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bandito trying to control the action but McDonald is working from the bottom.
Bandito has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (21) vs (7) McDonald#T9#
Bandito looking to control but McDonald is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McDonald is trying desperately to improve position.
McDonald keeps trying to improve his position.
Bandito can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McDonald is looking to escape. #SUB#
Bandito is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But McDonald has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from McDonald! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (21) vs (9) McDonald
Bandito manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McDonald manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (23) vs (9) McDonald#T10#
Bandito 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.
Bandito tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald is retaining full guard.
Bandito trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
McDonald has an active guard here but Bandito has managed to pass into half guard.
Bandito tries to pass the half guard into mount. McDonald knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T11#
Bandito trying to control from half guard but McDonald is working away.
Bandito will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bandito is really struggling to control McDonald but he's trying to hold on to the position.
McDonald wants to improve his position but Bandito is controlling well.
McDonald is pressing down on Bandito's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bandito is pushing down on McDonald's leg trying to pass to half guard. McDonald is fighting to maintain full guard but Bandito has managed to sneak the leg through.
McDonald manages to get to full guard.
Bandito looking to sit in guard and control but McDonald gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (23) vs (11) McDonald#T12#
Bandito not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McDonald pushes down on Bandito's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bandito makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bandito.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bandito tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McDonald controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bandito working a defensive guard here.
#T13#
McDonald slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (23) vs (14) McDonald
You can see the frustration on Bandito's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bandito is looking for a sweep.
McDonald trying to control the action but Bandito is working from the bottom. #T14#
Bandito manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Bandito is defending against the submission attempts here by McDonald.
Bandito is pressing down on McDonald's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bandito can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McDonald controls the pace.
McDonald tries to free his leg and advance position but Bandito is retaining full guard.
Bandito seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bandito has McDonald pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
McDonald is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bandito is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bandito has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (25) vs (14) McDonald
And that's the end of the fight!
Bandito takes the fight on points by 25 to 14.
After the fight, Enamorado Bandito was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
David McDonald was interviewed post fight and said 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'. |
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Event:
CWC 334 - Bar vs Nickal
Date: Jan 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 8 losses; Enamorado Bandito! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 26 losses; Tyrano Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, David Schapiro and Russell Pearce.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Jackson has Bandito up against the cage in a clinch.
Bandito is working for takedown but Jackson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bandito really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bandito is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jackson is defending well.#TD2#
Jackson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bandito regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bandito (0) vs (2) Jackson
Jackson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandito wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
Jackson 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Bandito is keeping the position.
Bandito looking to control but Jackson passes into half guard.
Bandito is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (0) vs (5) Jackson
Jackson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bandito is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
Bandito is working hard here to advance position.
Jackson controlling from mount.
Jackson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bandito tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Jackson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bandito keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jackson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jackson prevents Bandito from getting the reversal.#T4#
Jackson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bandito is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jackson content just to control the position here.
Bandito is trying to reverse the position but instead Jackson has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Bandito (0) vs (8) Jackson
Jackson controlling the position well here. Bandito rolled but Jackson kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Bandito is trying to break free.
#T5#
Jackson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
More stalling from Jackson.#T6#
Jackson not allowing Bandito to control his hands.
I would not like to be Bandito right now.
Bandito is trying to break free.
Jackson controlling the position well here. Bandito rolled but Jackson kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Bandito trying to control the position but Jackson manages to sink in the hooks. #T7#
Jackson is trying to stick to Bandito's back but Bandito is turning into Jackson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Jackson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bandito. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (2) vs (8) Jackson
Bandito pushes down on Jackson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jackson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jackson holds on and takes a little breather.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
Bandito tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Bandito trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
Bandito stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Jackson wants to sweep here but Bandito controlling him for the moment.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Bandito from controlling successfully.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Bandito tries to pass.
Bandito looking to sit in guard and control but Jackson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (2) vs (10) Jackson
Jackson pushing down on Bandito's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T9#
Bandito slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bandito looking to control.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bandito looking for a sweep. Not yet Bandito, not yet.
Bandito has control of Jackson's left arm, preventing Jackson from doing any damage.
Jackson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jackson with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T10#
Bandito looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bandito is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bandito is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up.
Bandito is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bandito trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
#T11#
Jackson advances to half guard.
Jackson is controlling the pace.
Bandito is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jackson trying to control the pace.
Jackson moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (2) vs (13) Jackson#T12#
Jackson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Bandito tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Jackson presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bandito (2) vs (15) Jackson
Jackson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T13#
Bandito can't escape the position.
Bandito manages to control the position for a moment.
Jackson wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Bandito sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T14#
Bandito tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
Bandito wants to control but Jackson passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (2) vs (18) Jackson
Bandito can't do much from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bandito gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bandito (2) vs (20) Jackson
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson wins on points by 20 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Tyrano Jackson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 333 - Hirsch vs Bandito
Date: Jan 15, 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 51 wins and 33 losses; Harry Hirsch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 7 losses; Enamorado Bandito!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Bandito 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: Hirsch (0) vs (2) Bandito
Bandito wants to control from the top but Hirsch keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bandito trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hirsch has control of Bandito's left arm, preventing Bandito from doing any damage.
Bandito pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hirsch is keeping the position for now.
Hirsch controlling Bandito's posture. #T1#
Bandito wants to pass the guard but Hirsch is keeping the position.
Hirsch keeping moving, preventing Bandito from controlling successfully.
Hirsch keeping full guard, as Bandito tries to pass.
Hirsch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bandito is one step ahead there.
Bandito wants to pass the guard but Hirsch is keeping the position.
Hirsch 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#
Hirsch 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: Hirsch (2) vs (2) Bandito
Bandito trying to control from the bottom.
Bandito keeping control of the position.
Bandito wants to get back to full guard.
Hirsch slows the pace down in half guard.
Bandito trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
Bandito wants to control but Hirsch passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (5) vs (2) Bandito
Hirsch controlling from side mount.
Bandito gets back to half guard.
Bandito tries to get to full guard but Hirsch has control of the leg.
Bandito controlling the position for now.#T4#
Bandito is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Hirsch jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (8) vs (2) Bandito
Bandito trying to remain calm as Hirsch controls from the top position.
Bandito tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bandito sneaks back into half guard.
Hirsch wants to free his trapped foot but Bandito is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T5#
Hirsch prevents Bandito from improving his position.
Hirsch passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (11) vs (2) Bandito
Hirsch wants to take his opponent's back but Bandito doesn't allow it.
Bandito is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hirsch controlling his opponent. #T6#
Hirsch works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hirsch (14) vs (2) Bandito
Bandito tries to escape the position.
Hirsch has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Bandito's body.
Bandito manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hirsch's guard. Nice work there by Bandito.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (14) vs (4) Bandito
Bandito is looking to advance position but Hirsch has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hirsch (18) vs (4) Bandito
Bandito is desperately trying to improve his position but Hirsch has a good base and remains in mount.#T7#
Bandito wants to control but Hirsch is having none of it.
Bandito is looking to improve his position but Hirsch isn't that keen on the idea.
Hirsch controlling the position easily from mount.
Bandito is looking to improve his position but Hirsch isn't that keen on the idea.
Hirsch controlling his opponent. #T8#
Bandito is working to get back to half guard.
Hirsch controlling from mount.
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.
Bandito is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hirsch controlling from the full mount. #T9#
Bandito is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hirsch tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bandito is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hirsch takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bandito prevents Hirsch from taking his back.
Bandito sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T10#
Hirsch wants to pass to mount but Bandito is defending the position.
Bandito gets back to full guard.
Bandito seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
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.
Bandito trying to control the position.
#T11#
Bandito looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hirsch showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bandito wants to improve his position but instead Hirsch has moved into half guard.
Bandito trying to get back to full guard but Hirsch takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (21) vs (4) Bandito#T12#
Bandito is looking to get to half guard.
Hirsch looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bandito is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hirsch controlling from the full mount. #T13#
Hirsch seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bandito for as long as he can get away with.
Hirsch prevents Bandito from getting the reversal.
Hirsch moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Hirsch (24) vs (4) Bandito
Bandito wants to escape the position.
What can Bandito do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T14#
Bandito rolls, trying to escape but Hirsch keeps control of the position.
Hirsch doesn't have the hooks in and Bandito manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (24) vs (6) Bandito
Hirsch has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bandito wants to pass the guard but Hirsch is keeping the position.
Bandito is looking to advance position but Hirsch has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hirsch (28) vs (6) Bandito
Hirsch controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hirsch prevents Bandito from getting the reversal.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hirsch takes the fight on points by 28 to 6.
Harry Hirsch retains his super heavyweight title!
Harry Hirsch 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 332 - Prelims
Date: Jan 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 7 losses; Enamorado Bandito! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Oscar Gage!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Ivan Kurochkin and Valeri Chadov.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Gage clinches with his opponent.
Bandito really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD#
Bandito lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bandito (2) vs (0) Gage
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bandito is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gage! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (5) vs (0) Gage
Gage tries to hold on but Bandito postures up.
Bandito can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gage is looking to escape.
Bandito avoids the attempt from Gage to control.
Bandito looking to control but Gage is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bandito is trying to take his opponent's back.
Gage tries to hold on but Bandito pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandito wants to take his opponent's back but Gage doesn't allow it. #SUB#
Bandito has control of Gage's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Gage regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Gage tries to lock up and control but Bandito gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T1#
Bandito can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gage is looking to escape.
Bandito avoids the attempt from Gage to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gage slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gage trying to control from the bottom.
Bandito trying to mount his opponent but Gage defends it.
Gage is trying is best to control the position here.
Bandito wants to take a breather but Gage is having none of it. #SUB2#
Gage is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bandito pulls his head out easily.
Bandito is pressing down on Gage's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gage is holding on for now.
Gage is refusing to be controlled, as Bandito sits in half guard.
Bandito is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gage! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (8) vs (0) Gage
Bandito looking to control but Gage is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Bandito working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gage wants to control but Bandito is having none of it.
Gage tries to reverse the position but Bandito maintains control.
Bandito trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gage wants to control but Bandito is having none of it.
Gage stops Bandito from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Gage looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gage is squirming around, avoiding Bandito's attempts to control the action.
Gage tries to hold on but Bandito pushes him away.
Bandito trying to control but Gage is having none of it. #T3#
Gage tries to hold on but Bandito pushes him away.
Bandito fails to move to back control. #SUB#
Bandito looking for a guillotine from mount but Gage is having none of it.
Bandito wants to control the pace but Gage is squirming around nicely.
Bandito avoids the attempt from Gage to control.
Bandito controlling the pace for now.
Gage is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gage is desperately trying to improve his position but Bandito has a good base and remains in mount.
Gage wants to control but Bandito is having none of it.
Bandito is trying to take his opponent's back.
Gage keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Bandito forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Bandito (11) vs (0) Gage#SUB#
Gage showing good submission defense here.
Gage trying to control the action but Bandito just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Gage defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Bandito is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Gage is defending well though. Bandito let's go of the attempt for now.
Gage tries to roll but Bandito sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Gage showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Gage preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Bandito. #T5#
Gage tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gage is controlling an arm, preventing Bandito from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Gage wants to hold on but Bandito pushes him away.
Bandito fails to take his opponent's back.
Bandito controlling from the full mount.
Gage is looking to improve his position but Bandito isn't that keen on the idea.
Gage is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gage tries to hold on but Bandito postures up.
Bandito pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#SUB#
Bandito looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T6#
Gage is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gage tries to reverse the position but Bandito maintains control.
Bandito is looking to work his way around to Gage's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Bandito will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gage is looking to get to half guard.
Gage has given up his back. Will we see Bandito going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Bandito (14) vs (0) Gage
Gage rolls, trying to escape but Bandito keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Gage fending off the submission attempt from Bandito. #SUB#
Gage 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 Bandito gets his way!
Gage is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Bandito has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T7#
Gage trying to control the position but Bandito manages to sink in the hooks.
Gage tries to escape the position.
Gage has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Gage trying to control the action but Bandito just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Bandito looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Bandito working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Gage rolls, trying to escape but Bandito keeps control of the position.
Despite being in a bad position, Gage is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts. #SUB#
Bandito is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Gage knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Gage for a finish. #T8##SUB#
Bandito is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Gage knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Gage for a finish. #SUB#
Bandito looking for the choke from the back.
Gage trying to control the action but Bandito just sinks the hooks in.
A lull in the action here.
#SUB#
Gage defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Bandito's arms.
Gage trying to control the hands but Bandito won't let him. #T9##SUB#
Bandito looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Bandito patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Gage tries to escape but Bandito has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Gage holding on to Bandito's left wrist, preventing the choke.
Gage trying to control but not successfully.
Gage is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Bandito is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Gage tries to break free.
#SUB#
Bandito is looking for the choke from the back position but Gage is controlling his hands well.
Bandito is controlling the position but Gage somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Bandito is looking to take a break and control but Gage is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10#
Gage trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Bandito wants to work for an arm triangle but Gage is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gage controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Bandito tries to pass to full mount but Gage defends it.
Gage gets full guard.#SUB2#
Gage working for a triangle but Bandito defends it easily.
Gage is controlling Bandito's posture.
Bandito forces his way into half guard.#T11#
Gage is trying to control but can't.
Gage is looking for a sweep. Bandito is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gage moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Gage has his foot on Bandito's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bandito works his way back into a safe position though.
Gage pulls Bandito in to control the position.
Gage trying to keep a closed guard but Bandito is proving a slippery customer.
Bandito stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gage swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Bandito got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gage has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bandito has managed to get both his arms back between Gage's legs - danger averted.
Bandito trying to control but Gage is working from the bottom.
Bandito wants to pass the guard but Gage is keeping the position.
Bandito trying to control but Gage is working from the bottom. #T12#
Bandito pushing down on Gage's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gage is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bandito seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gage keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Gage is trying to control but can't.
Bandito wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gage keeps working.
Gage trying to control from the bottom.
Bandito tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gage knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gage trying to hold on to Bandito's head to control him but Bandito postures up.
#T13#
Bandito wants to pass the guard but Gage is defending well.
Gage preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Gage is staying active underneath Bandito, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bandito wants to pass to mount but Gage is defending the position.
Gage tries to roll over but Bandito keeps him under control.
Gage makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gage.
Bandito looking to pass the guard.
Bandito sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gage has Bandito pulled in close to control his posture. #T14#
Bandito stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gage swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bandito wants to control from the top but Gage keeps moving.
Gage controlling Bandito's posture.
Bandito trying to control the position from guard on top but Gage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Gage working for a triangle but Bandito defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Gage looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bandito takes the fight on points by 14 to 0.
Enamorado Bandito decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
CWC 330 - McCain vs Brown
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 7 losses; Enamorado Bandito! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 31 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bandito shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mondragon as he jumps to the side.
Bandito is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mondragon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Mondragon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bandito (0) vs (2) Mondragon
Bandito moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bandito is controlling Mondragon's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandito keeping full guard, as Mondragon tries to pass.
Bandito really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mondragon wants to control from the top but Bandito keeps moving. #T1#
Mondragon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mondragon preventing the sweep.
Mondragon wants to control from the top but Bandito keeps moving.
Mondragon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Mondragon stopping the sweep attempt from Bandito.
Bandito is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mondragon won't allow Bandito to sweep him here.
Mondragon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bandito wants to sweep here but Mondragon controlling him for the moment.
Mondragon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bandito swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3##SUB#
Bandito is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mondragon defends well.
Mondragon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bandito has his hands on Mondragon's head, controlling the position. #T4#
Mondragon trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bandito pulls Mondragon in close to his closed guard and prevents Mondragon from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mondragon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bandito swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mondragon trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Bandito controlling the position.
Bandito wants to sweep but no luck.
Bandito looking to control.
Bandito is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bandito can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mondragon controls the pace.
Bandito looking to control.
#T6#
Mondragon forces his way into half guard.
Mondragon trying to control the pace.
Let's hope that Mondragon 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.
Mondragon prevents Bandito from improving his position.
Bandito wants to control but Mondragon is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T7#
Bandito controlling the position for now.
Bandito works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mondragon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mondragon preventing the sweep.
Mondragon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mondragon controlling from the top position.
Bandito keeping moving, preventing Mondragon from controlling successfully. #T8##SUB#
Bandito is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bandito has control of Mondragon's left arm, preventing Mondragon from doing any damage.
Mondragon has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at London MMA Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Mondragon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mondragon preventing the sweep. #T9#
Mondragon trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Bandito had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mondragon defends it easily.
Mondragon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bandito is keeping the position for now.
Bandito looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mondragon is one step ahead there.
Bandito trying to control the position.
#T10#
Bandito bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mondragon's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (2) vs (2) Mondragon
Bandito wants to pass the guard but Mondragon is keeping the position.
Bandito trying to control the position from guard on top but Mondragon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mondragon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bandito trying to control the position from guard on top but Mondragon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mondragon is trying to control the position but Bandito postures up.
Bandito forces his way into half guard.#T11#
Bandito seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mondragon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Mondragon looking for submissions off his back.
Bandito prevents Mondragon from improving his position.
Mondragon keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Mondragon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bandito is working away from the top position though.#T12#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bandito has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (5) vs (2) Mondragon
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mondragon is desperately trying to improve his position but Bandito has a good base and remains in mount.
Bandito wants to control but instead Mondragon manages to regain half guard.
Mondragon preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Mondragon trying to control here.
Bandito is trying to control. Mondragon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mondragon is looking to improve his position.
Bandito stalling away here and it's allowed Mondragon to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T13#
Bandito is pushing down on Mondragon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mondragon is fighting to maintain full guard but Bandito has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Bandito is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mondragon has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mondragon is holding on to half guard well.
Mondragon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bandito is trying to control. Mondragon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bandito passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (8) vs (2) Mondragon
Bandito wants to take Mondragon's back but he can't do it this time.
Bandito wants to control the pace but Mondragon is squirming around nicely. #T14#
Mondragon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mondragon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bandito tries to control but Mondragon wriggling away.
Bandito will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mondragon tries to hold on but Bandito postures up.#SUB#
Bandito is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Mondragon has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Mondragon! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (8) vs (4) Mondragon
Bandito looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bandito takes the fight on points by 8 to 4.
A very excited looking Enamorado Bandito rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
CWC 329 - Prelims
Date: Nov 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 7 losses; Enamorado Bandito! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 29 losses; Dick Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bandito fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Diaz avoids it really well and circles away.
Diaz tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Bandito gets tackled into the cage by Diaz. Diaz maintains the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Diaz 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.#TD2#
Diaz pulls guard.
Diaz wants to sweep but no luck.
Bandito pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
Bandito is working hard here to advance position.
Diaz trying to control the position here.
Bandito won't allow Diaz to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bandito stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Bandito from controlling successfully.
Diaz is trying to control the position but Bandito postures up.
Bandito trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bandito is stalling in the full guard.
Diaz looking for a sweep. Not yet Diaz, not yet.
Bandito pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
Bandito won't allow Diaz to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bandito wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Bandito stands and throws Diaz's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (3) vs (0) Diaz#T2#
Diaz wants to control but Bandito postures up.
Bandito is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diaz tries to improve position but can't.
Diaz can't do much from the bottom here.
Bandito trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Bandito working away.
Bandito is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Diaz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bandito wants to control but Diaz is keeping him busy.
Diaz can't do much from the bottom here.
Bandito really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3#
Bandito happy to just control the position for now.
Bandito wants to control but Diaz is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Diaz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Diaz sneaks back into half guard.
Diaz is not content to let Bandito control the position.
Diaz won't allow Bandito to pass to mount.
Bandito takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bandito working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Diaz's thigh. Diaz counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Bandito won't allow Diaz to sweep him here. #T4#
Bandito wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Bandito looking to pass the guard.
Diaz trying to control the position.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Bandito tries to pass.
Diaz pulls Bandito in close to prevent any damage.
Bandito passes into half guard. #SUB#
Bandito wants to work for an arm triangle but Diaz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Diaz is staying active underneath Bandito, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T5#
Bandito wants to advance to full mount but Diaz doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Bandito from controlling successfully.
Bandito pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
Diaz trying to control the position here.
Bandito trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bandito trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bandito works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bandito is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Diaz reverses the position - he's now on top in Bandito's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (3) vs (2) Diaz
Diaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Bandito is retaining full guard. #T6##SUB#
Bandito has his foot on Diaz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Diaz works his way back into a safe position though.
Diaz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Diaz being controlled here momentarily.
Bandito looking for a sweep. Not yet Bandito, not yet.
Diaz being controlled here momentarily.
Bandito looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diaz is one step ahead there. #T7#
Bandito manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Diaz manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (5) vs (2) Diaz
Bandito trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Bandito looking to pass the guard.
Bandito stands and throws Diaz's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (8) vs (2) Diaz
Bandito trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bandito thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T8#
Diaz tries to buck Bandito off but Bandito is having none of it.
Diaz gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Diaz keeping control of the position.
Diaz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bandito passes Diaz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bandito passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Diaz! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (11) vs (2) Diaz
Diaz is looking to get to half guard.
Diaz manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T9#
Diaz is looking for a sweep. Bandito is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bandito wants to free his trapped foot but Diaz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Diaz wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Bandito is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Diaz is not content to let Bandito control the position.
Diaz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bandito looking to pass the guard.
Diaz controls Bandito momentarily but Bandito frees himself.
Bandito tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.
Diaz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T10#
Diaz is continuing to stall.
Bandito pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
Diaz wants to sweep here but Bandito controlling him for the moment.
Bandito trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
Diaz is trying to keep Bandito in close.
Diaz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bandito is one step ahead there.
Bandito trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bandito won't allow Diaz to sweep him here.
Diaz controls Bandito momentarily but Bandito frees himself.
Bandito advances to half guard.
Diaz wants to control but Bandito is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Diaz is not content to let Bandito control the position.
Bandito is looking to advance position but Diaz won't allow it.
Bandito passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Diaz! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (14) vs (2) Diaz
Diaz tries to lock up and control but Bandito gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T12#
Diaz 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: Bandito (17) vs (2) Diaz
Bandito keeps control of the position as Diaz tries to break free.
Bandito gets his hands free as Diaz looks to control. #SUB#
Bandito patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Diaz preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Bandito.
Bandito is not going to allow Diaz to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Diaz defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (17) vs (4) Diaz
Bandito wants to hit a sweep here but Diaz passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bandito there! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (17) vs (7) Diaz#T13#
Bandito manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Bandito is pressing down on Diaz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bandito is pulling down on Diaz's head. It's preventing any offense from Diaz, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Bandito working for submissions but it's allowed Diaz to get to half guard.
#T14#
Bandito is trying to get back to full guard.
Diaz is controlling the pace.
Bandito tries to get to full guard but Diaz has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bandito takes the fight on points by 17 to 7.
In his post fight interview, Enamorado Bandito started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Dick Diaz had this to say: 'I'll Slap you harder next time!!!'. |
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Event:
CWC Fight Night 6
Date: Oct 28, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 7 losses; Enamorado Bandito! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
McDonald throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bandito's waist but Bandito gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McDonald off to one side.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McDonald shoots in and drives through. Bandito sprawls well.
McDonald 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.
Bandito stuffs the takedown.
Enamorado Bandito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David McDonald.
Bandito fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Bandito scores with a takedown into McDonald's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bandito (2) vs (0) McDonald
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
McDonald looking for a guillotine here but Bandito defends easily.
#SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
McDonald working for a triangle but Bandito defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bandito got a little sloppy there for a moment and McDonald has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bandito has managed to get both his arms back between McDonald's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bandito being controlled here momentarily. #T1##SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bandito slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (5) vs (0) McDonald
Bandito trying to control the action but McDonald is working from the bottom.
McDonald is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Bandito thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (5) vs (2) McDonald
Bandito trying to control here.
Bandito makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bandito.#T2#
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bandito is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
McDonald is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bandito is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bandito has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (7) vs (2) McDonald
Bandito passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (10) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald is trying to get back to half guard.
McDonald is still trying to improve position.
McDonald is not content to let Bandito control the position. #SUB#
Bandito thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3#
McDonald tries to buck Bandito off but Bandito is having none of it.
Bandito trying to control the action but McDonald is working from the bottom.
Bandito controls the position from side control.
Bandito really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McDonald is not content to let Bandito control the position.
McDonald struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here as Bandito stalls from top position.
McDonald is not content to let Bandito control the position. #SUB#
Bandito tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bandito will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
McDonald tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bandito wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McDonald wants to control but Bandito postures up.#SUB#
Bandito is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McDonald is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McDonald gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
McDonald is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bandito pulls his head out easily.
Bandito passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for McDonald! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (13) vs (2) McDonald
Bandito fails to advance to McDonald's back.
Bandito moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Bandito (16) vs (2) McDonald#SUB#
Bandito looking for the choke but no joy. #T5#
Bandito is trying to stick to McDonald's back but McDonald is turning into Bandito. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bandito's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by McDonald. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (16) vs (4) McDonald
Bandito bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McDonald's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (18) vs (4) McDonald
Bandito stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bandito defends well.#SUB2#
McDonald has his foot on Bandito's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bandito works his way back into a safe position though.
Bandito slips nicely into half guard.
Bandito trying to mount his opponent but McDonald defends it. #SUB2#
McDonald actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T6#
McDonald is in trouble now - Bandito has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (21) vs (4) McDonald
Bandito forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Bandito (24) vs (4) McDonald#SUB#
Bandito working for a choke but McDonald is defending well.
McDonald is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
McDonald won't enjoy being in this position. Bandito looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - McDonald is tapping - it's over boys! Bandito picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Enamorado Bandito!
Enamorado Bandito spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
In defeat, David McDonald stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'. |
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Event:
CWC Fight Night 5
Date: Oct 19, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 6 losses; Enamorado Bandito! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Owen Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Alvarez pushes Bandito up against the cage in a clinch.
Bandito looking for a takedown.
Bandito has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Alvarez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Alvarez turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bandito (0) vs (4) Alvarez
Alvarez wants to control but Bandito is keeping him busy.
Bandito is trying to escape the position but Alvarez is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Alvarez is trying to get an arm triangle but Bandito is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Bandito (0) vs (6) Alvarez
Bandito really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bandito 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: Bandito (2) vs (6) Alvarez#T1#
Bandito trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alvarez 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: Bandito (2) vs (8) Alvarez#SUB2#
Alvarez wants to work for an arm triangle but Bandito is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bandito wants to control but Alvarez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bandito tries to get to full guard but Alvarez has control of the leg.
Bandito wants to control but Alvarez is keeping busy.
#T2##SUB2#
Alvarez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bandito is just riding it out for now. Alvarez eventually gives up the hold.
Bandito is staying active underneath Alvarez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bandito wants to control but Alvarez is keeping busy.
Alvarez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3#
Alvarez passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (2) vs (11) Alvarez
Alvarez with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Alvarez trying to control but Bandito is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Alvarez avoids the attempt from Bandito to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bandito is looking to escape.
Alvarez wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T5#
Alvarez content just to control the position here.
Alvarez tries to control but Bandito wriggling away.
Alvarez controlling his opponent.
Alvarez trying to control but Bandito is having none of it.
Alvarez content just to control the position here.
Alvarez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bandito is looking to escape. #T6#
Bandito really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Alvarez controlling the pace for now.
Alvarez wants to control the pace but Bandito is squirming around nicely.
Bandito sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Alvarez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T7#
Alvarez is pressing down on Bandito's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bandito is holding on for now.
Alvarez trying to control from half guard but Bandito is working away.
Alvarez is pressing down on Bandito's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bandito is holding on for now.
Bandito is not content to let Alvarez control the position.
Bandito tries to roll over but Alvarez keeps him under control.#T8#
Alvarez is looking to take a break and control but Bandito is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alvarez controlling the action here.
Bandito is looking to improve his position.
Alvarez wants to pass to mount but Bandito is defending the position.
Alvarez is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Bandito reverses the position - he's now on top in Alvarez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (4) vs (11) Alvarez#T9#
Alvarez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bandito manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (4) vs (13) Alvarez
Bandito is trying to control the position but Alvarez postures up.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bandito trying to control the position.
Bandito looking for a sweep. Not yet Bandito, not yet. #T10#
Alvarez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bandito is keeping the position for now.
Alvarez postures up.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvarez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alvarez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T11#
It looks like Alvarez 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.
Alvarez pushes down on Bandito's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bandito wants to get back to full guard.
Bandito is staying active underneath Alvarez, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T12#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Alvarez in particular looking to stall.
Alvarez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bandito does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Alvarez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bandito haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Alvarez is looking to advance position but Bandito won't allow it.
Alvarez keeps trying to improve his position.
Bandito controlling the position for now.#T13#
Alvarez is trying to control the action in half guard but Bandito is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bandito is trying to get back to full guard.
Bandito is not content to let Alvarez control the position.
Bandito moves into full guard.
Alvarez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bandito swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alvarez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bandito will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T14#
Bandito trying to control the position.
Bandito being controlled here, momentarily.
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but Bandito is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alvarez wins on points by 13 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Owen Alvarez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 99:
Date: Mar 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Bandito throws an off balance right hand
and Masvidal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from Masvidal misses its intended target.
Bandito changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Masvidal throws an overhand right that lands on Bandito's shoulder, as Bandito tries to avoid the shot.
Masvidal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nate Masvidal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Masvidal, as that shot connected.
Bandito bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Masvidal's corner calls for a 1-2. Masvidal obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL#
Masvidal instigates a clinch.
Masvidal pushes Bandito back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bandito throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandito tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Masvidal's elbow. #BC#
Masvidal manages to break the clinch.
Bandito swats away the attempt to clinch by Masvidal.
Bandito throws an off balance right hand
and Masvidal counters with a straight right hand.
Masvidal missing with a left hand there. Bandito was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Bandito on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Masvidal misses with a looping right.
Bandito is looking to clinch but Masvidal is avoiding it.
Masvidal lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bandito at a distance.
Masvidal misses with a looping left.
The fighters circle momentarily. Masvidal darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Masvidal uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bandito takes one on the button.
Bandito steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Masvidal.#CL#
Masvidal clinches up with Bandito and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Bandito has clasped his hands together around Masvidal's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masvidal wants to get back to his feet but Bandito is dominant here and he's now got Masvidal's back!
Masvidal is in bad spot here.
#T2#
What can Masvidal do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T3#
Masvidal trying to control the hands but Bandito won't let him.
Masvidal is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Well, with Bandito on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Masvidal is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Masvidal is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Masvidal trying to control the hands but Bandito breaks the grip. #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.
Masvidal is trying to stand back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bandito biding his time, controlling Masvidal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Masvidal dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Bandito shoots in but no luck this time.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Masvidal!
#CUT#It looks like Enamorado Bandito has been cut.
Masvidal cracks Bandito with an open hand slap.#CL#
Masvidal moves into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Masvidal as the two fighters clinch.
Masvidal scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Masvidal lands a shoulder strike. #ROC#Bandito is rocked!
Bandito stalls.
Bandito is still on wobbly legs! Can Masvidal finish him?
Masvidal lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Masvidal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Masvidal throws a big shot that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Masvidal rushes Bandito and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Bandito is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Masvidal piles on the pressure and Bandito crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nate Masvidal!
Nate Masvidal decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 93: Bendetti vs Mercer
Date: Feb 16, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Bandito shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
White wants to control but Bandito is keeping busy.
White tries to get to full guard but Bandito has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bandito in particular looking to stall.
White tries to get to full guard but Bandito has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White wants to get back to full guard but Bandito has mounted him!#T1#
White tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bandito controlling his opponent.
Bandito manages to capitalize on a mistake by White to take his back!
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.
Bandito seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down White for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bandito continues to stall.
White trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
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.
White wants to escape the position.
#T3#
I would not like to be White right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bandito tightening his grip on White, looking for the choke.
I really don't envy White right now.
#T4#
Bandito gets his hands free as White looks to control. #SUB#
Bandito is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. White defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Bandito is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White is in bad spot here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bandito is riding his opponent, not letting White buck him off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Enamorado Bandito dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Bandito blocks a head kick by White.
Bandito is looking to counter the offense by White and move into the clinch.#KD2#
White lands a big head kick that sends Bandito tumbling to the mat! White takes a step backwards and waves Bandito back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Bandito is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Enamorado Bandito has been cut.
White tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bandito paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Oh Bandito is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
White misses with a head kick.
White tries to clinch up but Bandito circles away and keeps his distance.
White tries a head kick but it misses.
Bandito avoids the head kick by White.
Bandito really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A head kick misses from White.
Bandito seems to have got his legs back now.
White throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Bandito counters by clinching up.
Bandito is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that White can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bandito misses with a punch on the inside.
Bandito slowing the pace effectively.
White jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bandito walks away with a smile on his face. White gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
White throws a head kick that misses.
Bandito avoids the head kick by White.
#CL#
Bandito rushes White and presses him up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bandito.
Bandito managing to block the knees to the body from White.
#TD#
Bandito gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Bandito is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and White defends it well. #T1#
Well, if Bandito 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.
Bandito moves into full mount! White won't be happy about that!
Bandito tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
More hug and hope from Bandito.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
White tries to reverse the position but Bandito maintains control.
White has given up his back.
Bandito 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.
White can't escape the position.
#T3#
Bandito really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for White.
Bandito gets his hands free as White looks to control. #SUB#
Bandito is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! White is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Enamorado Bandito!
Enamorado Bandito decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 88: Kiran vs Solo
Date: Jan 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Bastiat shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Bandito rushes Bastiat and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bandito as Bastiat tries to tie him up.
Bandito has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bastiat is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bandito is working for takedown but Bastiat is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bandito is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD2#
Bandito wants the takedown. Bastiat is fighting it off but Bandito persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Bastiat's guard against the cage.
Bastiat wants to hit a sweep here but Bandito passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bastiat there!
Bastiat is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bastiat wants to control but Bandito is having none of it.
Bastiat is desperately trying to improve his position but Bandito has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Bastiat 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.
Bandito controlling his opponent.
Bastiat stops Bandito from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Bastiat is desperately trying to improve his position but Bandito has a good base and remains in mount.
Bastiat's coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio 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.
Bandito avoids the attempt from Bastiat to control.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bandito controlling from the full mount.
Bastiat is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bandito avoids the attempt from Bastiat to control.
Bandito looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bastiat wants to hold on but Bandito pushes him away.
Bastiat tries to control Bandito's body but Bandito pushes him off. Bastiat squirms to his side and now Bandito has his back! #T3#
Bastiat wants to escape the position.
Well, with Bandito on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Bastiat is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Bandito controlling the position well here. Bastiat rolled but Bandito kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Bastiat tries to escape but Bandito has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Bastiat might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bandito has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Bastiat's body.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bandito's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Bandito is looking for the choke from the back position but Bastiat is controlling his hands well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Enamorado Bandito dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Bastiat fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bandito manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Bandito closes the distance and clinches.
A short left from Bastiat.
Bandito stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bastiat lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bandito.
Bastiat struggles to land a body shot inside as Bandito controls his hands.
Bastiat lands a shot to the body.
Bastiat tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Bastiat.
Bandito lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bastiat presses Bandito against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bandito takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #TD2#
Bandito is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Bastiat can't fight it off and eventually Bandito manages to take the fight to the floor. Bastiat looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bastiat not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Bastiat 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 Bastiat holds on and takes a little breather.
Bandito controls from within his opponent's guard.
Let's hope that Bandito 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.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bandito works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bastiat trying to control here.
Bandito keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bandito trying to pass the guard but Bastiat defending well. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Bandito shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bandito showed some decent athleticism there.
Enamorado Bandito has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bandito is looking to advance position but Bastiat won't allow it. #T3#
Bandito performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bastiat is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bandito is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bastiat wants to control but Bandito is keeping busy.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bandito prevents Bastiat from improving his position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Bastiat is trying to control but can't.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bastiat scores with a shot to the body.
Bandito drops his hands momentarily and Bastiat takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bastiat jabs Bandito right on the nose. Bandito blinks but takes it well.#CUT#It looks like Enamorado Bandito has been cut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Bastiat closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bandito - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bastiat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Enamorado Bandito will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Enamorado Bandito's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bandito slips a straight right by Bastiat.
Bandito keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bandito closes the distance and clinches up with Bastiat, looking for a takedown. Bandito pushes Bastiat against the cage but Bastiat circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bandito misses with an uppercut
and Bastiat counters with a stiff right hand.
Frederic Bastiat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bandito jabs at Bastiat's body.
Bandito wants to clinch#TD#
so Bastiat counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bandito has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bastiat can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bandito trying to control the position here. #T1#
Bastiat throws a big right hand that misses.
Bastiat lands a couple of elbows.
Bandito has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bastiat is looking to pass into half guard but Bandito pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bandito is in guard.#REVB#
Bastiat pulls Bandito in to control the position.
Bandito tries to free his leg and advance position but Bastiat is retaining full guard.
Bastiat is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bandito won't allow Bastiat to sweep him here.
Bandito's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Bastiat looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bandito puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Bastiat controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Bandito performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bandito passes to full mount!
Bastiat tries to hold on but Bandito pushes him away. #T3#
Bastiat is squirming around, avoiding Bandito's attempts to control the action.
Bastiat is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bastiat tries to lock up and control but Bandito gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bastiat is trying to escape the mount but Bandito keeps good control and instead manages to take Bastiat's back.
Bastiat trying to control the action but Bandito just sinks the hooks in.
Bandito has the hooks in. Bastiat is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Bandito is trying to stick to Bastiat's back but Bastiat is turning into Bandito. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bandito's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bastiat.
Bandito managing to control the position. #T4#
Bandito not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bandito pulls Bastiat in close to prevent any damage.
Bastiat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bandito swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bastiat works over Bandito with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bastiat accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bandito controlling Bastiat's posture.
Bastiat trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Frederic Bastiat.
I think Bandito 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
WCF 103: Wolf vs Legionarius
Date: Dec 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Bandito misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tarlah.
Nice sprawl there from Bandito as Tarlah shoots in.
Tarlah fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bandito avoids it really well and circles away.
Bandito is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tarlah.
Tarlah bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
Bandito closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bandito lands in his opponent's guard.
Bandito will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlah looking for a sweep. Not yet Tarlah, not yet. #T1#
Bandito is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tarlah keeping full guard, as Bandito tries to pass.
Bandito not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bandito preventing the sweep.
Bandito really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bandito engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bandito preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tarlah swats away the attempt to clinch by Bandito.#CL#
Bandito has managed to clinch.
Bandito is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bandito stalling against the cage.
Bandito dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tarlah is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Enamorado Bandito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Balink Tarlah.#T3#
Tarlah has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bandito avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tarlah prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Tarlah turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Tarlah working the ground and pound from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bandito is looking to regain half guard here but Tarlah keeps moving and retains side control.
Tarlah grinds an elbow into Bandito's temple.
Tarlah creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bandito sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Bandito is looking to regain half guard here but Tarlah keeps moving and retains side control.
Bandito dodges the ground and pound from Tarlah.#T4#
Tarlah in side control, throwing shots but Bandito defends.
Tarlah working the head and body with strikes.
Tarlah working the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bandito is working to avoid the ground and pound but Tarlah connects with a decent elbow.
Bandito is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tarlah working away.
Bandito is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tarlah working the body and head with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bandito is trying to get back to half guard.
Tarlah in side control, throwing shots but Bandito defends.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Balink Tarlah will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Tarlah wants to clinch.
Bandito is looking to clinch.
Tarlah tries to bum rush Bandito with a series of wild strikes but Bandito uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tarlah fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
As Tarlah tries to get set, Bandito tries to push him back and clinch up but Tarlah manages to avoid the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlah fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bandito appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tarlah fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Enamorado Bandito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Balink Tarlah.#T1#
Bandito is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bandito sets himself, and Tarlah steps forward looking for the clinch! Bandito avoids it this time.
Bandito is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bandito misses with a wild combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tarlah. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tarlah shoots in but no luck this time.
Bandito is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tarlah.#TD#
Bandito fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tarlah sprawls well initially but Bandito persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bandito has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
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.
Bandito takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Balink Tarlah has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Bandito has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Tarlah is controlling an arm, preventing Bandito from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Bandito sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tarlah bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T4##SUB#
Bandito looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Bandito working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tarlah doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tarlah manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bandito controls Tarlah momentarily but Tarlah frees himself.
Bandito is controlling Tarlah's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tarlah is in close to Bandito's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Enamorado Bandito dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Bandito shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tarlah but Tarlah pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bandito takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bandito keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bandito drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tarlah sprawls and moves away.
Tarlah shoots in for a takedown but Bandito shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Bandito shoots in and gets a takedown into Tarlah's guard.
Bandito sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bandito pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tarlah is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Tarlah can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bandito controls the pace.
Tarlah has Bandito pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bandito tries to free his leg and advance position but Tarlah is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Bandito clinches with his opponent.
Bandito displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tarlah up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bandito takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bandito seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Tarlah cracks Bandito with a nice body shot.#TD#
Bandito gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Tarlah regains guard.
Bandito being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Tarlah trying to control the position.
Bandito controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tarlah looking to control.
#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.
Bandito controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bandito is looking to advance position but Tarlah has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Tarlah cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
BOOM! Tarlah connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Tarlah lands with some strikes.#ROC2#Bandito is rocked!
Tarlah prevents Bandito from getting the reversal.
Oh Bandito is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tarlah unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Bandito wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Tarlah celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balink Tarlah!
A very excited looking Balink Tarlah 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:
ENIGMA SUB WRESTLING 1
Date: Oct 31, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 6 losses; Enamorado Bandito! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Helio Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Steve Montenegro and Russell Pearce.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Bandito clinches up with Gracias and pushes him back against the ropes.
Gracias jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bandito walks away with a smile on his face. Gracias gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Bandito instigates a clinch.
Bandito drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gracias gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Gracias jumps guard.
Bandito trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracias is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracias has Bandito pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracias lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (0) vs (2) Gracias
Bandito not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Bandito looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracias is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Gracias drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bandito manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gracias has Bandito in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (2) vs (2) Gracias#SUB2#
Gracias looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bandito passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (5) vs (2) Gracias
Gracias is not content to let Bandito control the position.
Gracias is trying to control Bandito's posture but Bandito avoids it. #T2#
Gracias tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bandito wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gracias is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gracias manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bandito is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Gracias reverses the position - he's now on top in Bandito's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (5) vs (4) Gracias
Bandito really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gracias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Bandito 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: Bandito (7) vs (4) Gracias
Gracias is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bandito's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bandito's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bandito (7) vs (8) Gracias
Bandito is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Gracias is persistently looking for the submission but Bandito is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Gracias is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Bandito has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Gracias is looking to control Bandito but Bandito is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T4#
Bandito breaks Gracias's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (9) vs (8) Gracias
Gracias keeping full guard, as Bandito tries to pass. #SUB2#
Gracias has an active guard here but Bandito has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Gracias looking for submissions off his back.
Bandito seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracias does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T5#
Bandito controlling the action here.
Gracias is pressing down on Bandito's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Gracias is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gracias keeping full guard, as Bandito tries to pass.
Gracias wants to sweep here but Bandito controlling him for the moment.
Bandito passes Gracias's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T6#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bandito in particular looking to stall.
Gracias tries to get to full guard but Bandito has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Gracias is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bandito pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Gracias is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bandito pulls his head out easily.
Bandito takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gracias is trying to get back to full guard.#T7#
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracias manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bandito passes Gracias's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gracias is looking to improve his position.
Bandito wants to control but Gracias is keeping him busy. #T8#
Bandito prevents Gracias from improving his position.
Bandito is looking to advance position but Gracias won't allow it.
Bandito not doing much here.
Gracias is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T9#
Bandito is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gracias! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (12) vs (8) Gracias
Gracias tries to lock up and control but Bandito gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gracias is squirming around, avoiding Bandito's attempts to control the action.
Bandito sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gracias working to try and regain half guard.
#T10#
Bandito tries to control but Gracias wriggling away.
Gracias has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Bandito's lack of action.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bandito has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gracias trying to hold on to Bandito's head to control him but Bandito postures up.
Bandito trying to control the action but Gracias is working from the bottom.
Bandito not doing much here.
#T11#
Gracias is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Bandito jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (15) vs (8) Gracias
Gracias tries to buck Bandito off but Bandito is having none of it.
Bandito content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T12#
Bandito trying to control the position but Gracias is working away.
Gracias gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gracias is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bandito wants to pass to mount but Gracias is defending the position.
Gracias tries to roll over but Bandito keeps him under control.#T13##SUB2#
Gracias actively working from the bottom here.
Gracias tries to roll over but Bandito keeps him under control.
Gracias regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bandito stands and throws Gracias's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (18) vs (8) Gracias
Gracias tries to buck Bandito off but Bandito is having none of it.
Bandito trying to control the action but Gracias is working from the bottom. #T14#
Gracias is looking to reverse the position.
Bandito moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Bandito tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracias is trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bandito takes the fight on points by 18 to 8.
Enamorado Bandito was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
CACC Mondragon vs Scaletta
Date: Jun 13, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Brandon Stark! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 5 losses; Enamorado Bandito!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Chad Campbell and Bruno Lombardi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Stark rushes Bandito and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Bandito has picked Stark up - he's going for a ride! Bandito dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Stark (0) vs (2) Bandito
Stark tries to roll over but Bandito keeps him under control.
Stark is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Bandito is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Bandito is trying to work for a kimura but Stark is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandito wants to free his trapped foot but Stark is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Bandito with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Bandito is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stark is just riding it out for now. Bandito eventually gives up the hold.
Stark is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Bandito is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stark is looking to control Bandito's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stark avoid being mounted?#T2##SUB2#
Bandito wants to work for an arm triangle but Stark is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Stark regains full guard. Nicely done.
Stark keeping moving, preventing Bandito from controlling successfully.
Bandito passes into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bandito prevents Stark from improving his position.#SUB2#
Bandito is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stark wants to control but Bandito is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bandito is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Stark reverses the position - he's now on top in Bandito's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stark (2) vs (2) Bandito
Bandito keeping moving, preventing Stark from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Bandito looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bandito is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stark (2) vs (4) Bandito
Stark keeping moving, preventing Bandito from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Stark is looking for a triangle but Bandito pushes his legs off easily.
#T4#
Bandito stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stark swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bandito trying to control the position from guard on top but Stark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Stark is looking to cinch up a triangle. Bandito throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Stark's body to avoid the submission. Stark has instead reached around Bandito's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Stark arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Brandon Stark!
A relieved looking Brandon Stark thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Enamorado Bandito spoke after the fight, saying 'Hump was too dry. '. |
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Event:
CACC 198: Mondragon vs Sanchez
Date: May 16, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Peter Barnkvist! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 5 losses; Enamorado Bandito!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Barnkvist moves into range and clinches up with Bandito.#TD#
Barnkvist has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bandito regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnkvist (2) vs (0) Bandito
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.
Bandito pulls Barnkvist in to control the position.
Bandito is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barnkvist wants to pass the guard but Bandito is keeping the position.
Barnkvist wants to control from the top but Bandito keeps moving.
Barnkvist 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.
Barnkvist advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnkvist trying to pass the guard but Bandito defending well.
Bandito is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Barnkvist's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Barnkvist's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnkvist (2) vs (4) Bandito
Barnkvist trying to control the position but Bandito manages to sink in the hooks. #T1##SUB2#
Barnkvist defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnkvist (4) vs (4) Bandito
Barnkvist passes into half guard. #SUB#
Barnkvist is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Barnkvist is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bandito doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barnkvist.
Bandito tries to roll over but Barnkvist keeps him under control.
Barnkvist wants to advance to full mount but Bandito doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Barnkvist has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
Bandito lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnkvist (4) vs (6) Bandito
Bandito is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Barnkvist trying to control the position.
Bandito stopping the sweep attempt from Barnkvist.
Barnkvist manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bandito manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnkvist (6) vs (6) Bandito
Barnkvist wants to pass the guard but Bandito is keeping the position.
Bandito looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barnkvist is one step ahead there.
Bandito 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: Barnkvist (6) vs (8) Bandito#T3#
Bandito sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bandito is trying to control the action in half guard but Barnkvist is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Barnkvist is trying to maintain the position but Bandito is very close to passing his half guard.
Bandito trying to control from half guard but Barnkvist is working away. #SUB2#
Bandito is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Barnkvist defends it well.
Barnkvist tries to roll over but Bandito keeps him under control.
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.#T4##SUB2#
Bandito wants to work for an arm triangle but Barnkvist is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Barnkvist trying to get back to full guard but Bandito takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnkvist (6) vs (11) Bandito
Barnkvist is looking to get to half guard.
Barnkvist gets back to half guard.#T5##SUB2#
Barnkvist is defending against the submission attempts here by Bandito.
#SUB2#
Bandito is working for a kimura but Barnkvist is defending it quite comfortably.
Barnkvist wants to control but Bandito is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Barnkvist is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Barnkvist moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T6#
Barnkvist is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bandito wants to control from the top but Barnkvist keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barnkvist is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnkvist (8) vs (11) Bandito
Barnkvist trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnkvist trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bandito keeping full guard, as Barnkvist tries to pass. #T7#
Barnkvist slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnkvist (11) vs (11) Bandito
Bandito is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Barnkvist off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnkvist (11) vs (15) Bandito
Bandito struggling to keep hold of the position.
Bandito is trying to stick to Barnkvist's back but Barnkvist is turning into Bandito. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bandito's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Barnkvist. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnkvist (13) vs (15) Bandito
Bandito 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: Barnkvist (13) vs (17) Bandito
Bandito is trying to control the action in half guard but Barnkvist is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bandito trying to control from Barnkvist's half guard. Barnkvist has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Barnkvist is trying to keep Bandito in close.
#T8#
Barnkvist looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bandito trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnkvist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnkvist is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bandito wants to pass the guard but Barnkvist is keeping the position.
Barnkvist looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T9#
Bandito trying to control but Barnkvist is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Barnkvist is looking for a triangle here but Bandito uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnkvist (13) vs (20) Bandito
Bandito works to advance to full mount. Barnkvist defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnkvist (13) vs (22) Bandito
Bandito tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Barnkvist is working to get back to half guard.
Bandito trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T10#
Bandito moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Barnkvist (13) vs (25) Bandito
Bandito trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Barnkvist is really stuck here.
Bandito wants to control but Barnkvist is keeping busy.
Barnkvist rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB2#
Bandito is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T11#
Barnkvist trying to control from the bottom.
Bandito is trying to control the action in half guard but Barnkvist is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Bandito seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Barnkvist is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Enamorado Bandito!
Enamorado Bandito managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, CHURCH OF ZOIDBERG - FEEBLE FIGHTWEAR, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
CACC 194: Jiurgite vs Kakuto 2
Date: May 02, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 4 losses; Enamorado Bandito! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Joey Simone!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Simone drives through and clinches with Bandito against the ropes.
Bandito has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Simone avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Simone pulls guard successfully.
Simone can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bandito controls the pace.
Bandito wants to control from the top but Simone keeps moving.
Simone looking for a sweep. Not yet Simone, not yet.
Bandito looking to pass the guard.
Bandito really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bandito stopping the sweep attempt from Simone.
Bandito wants to pass the guard but Simone is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandito looking to sit in guard and control but Simone gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (0) vs (2) Simone
Bandito wants to sweep but no luck.
Simone sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bandito's guard.
Simone keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1#
Simone wants to free his trapped foot but Bandito is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Simone is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Simone is trying to control the action in half guard but Bandito is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bandito trying to hold on to Simone's head to control him but Simone postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Simone sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Simone seems to be working for a kimura but Bandito defends the submission attempt.
Bandito is trying to get back to full guard.
Bandito is staying active underneath Simone, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Bandito wants to control but Simone is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bandito wants to get back to full guard.
Simone is looking to take a break and control but Bandito is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bandito gets back to full guard.
Simone forces his way into half guard.
Bandito is looking for a sweep. Simone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bandito gets back to full guard.
Bandito being controlled here, momentarily.
Bandito tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Simone looking to pass the guard.
Simone wants to control from the top but Bandito keeps moving.
Simone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bandito is keeping the position for now.
Bandito not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Simone passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (0) vs (5) Simone
Simone works to advance to full mount. Bandito defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Bandito (0) vs (7) Simone
Simone content just to control the position here.
Simone trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Simone sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Simone tries to control but Bandito wriggling away.
Bandito tries to reverse the position but Simone maintains control.
Simone controlling the pace for now.
Simone wants to control the pace but Bandito is squirming around nicely.
Bandito is trying desperately to improve position.
Simone content just to control the position here. #T5#
Simone wants to control the pace but Bandito is squirming around nicely.
Bandito tries to lock up and control but Simone gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bandito tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Simone controlling the pace for now.
Bandito is in all sorts of trouble here.
Simone fails to advance to Bandito's back.
Bandito tries to hold on but Simone postures up.
Simone controlling from the full mount. #T6#
Bandito really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Simone controlling his opponent.
Bandito slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bandito wants to improve his position but Simone is controlling well.
Bandito gets back to full guard.
Simone trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bandito is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Simone passes Bandito's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T7#
Bandito is refusing to be controlled, as Simone sits in half guard.
Bandito tries to roll over but Simone keeps him under control.
Bandito has a hand on Simone's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Simone takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (0) vs (10) Simone
Simone trying to control but Bandito is having none of it.
Bandito is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2#
Simone jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Bandito manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Bandito manages to get back to half guard.#T8#
Simone is keen to just control but Bandito is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Bandito looking for submissions off his back.
Bandito is looking for a sweep. Simone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Simone has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (0) vs (13) Simone
Simone wants to control the pace but Bandito is squirming around nicely.
Bandito is trying desperately to improve position.#T9#
Simone controlling the position easily from mount.
Bandito 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.
Simone seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Simone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bandito keeps working.
Well, if Simone 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.
Simone is looking to advance position but Bandito won't allow it. #T10#
Simone prevents Bandito from improving his position.
Simone tries to pass to full mount but Bandito defends it.
Bandito is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Simone is trying to work for a kimura but Bandito is defending well.
Bandito is trying to get back to full guard.
Bandito trying to get back to full guard but Simone takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (0) vs (16) Simone
Simone controlling from the full mount. #T11#
Bandito stops Simone from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Simone can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bandito is looking to escape.
Bandito tries to hold on but Simone postures up.#SUB2#
Simone working for a submission but Bandito is keeping him at bay.
Bandito working to try and regain half guard.
#T12#
Bandito is working hard here to advance position.
Simone looking to control but Bandito is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Simone is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Bandito is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Bandito (0) vs (19) Simone
Bandito tries to break free.
Simone is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Bandito is really stuck here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
A lull in the action here.
#T13#
Bandito just trying to survive but Simone is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Simone is hanging on to Bandito's back as he tries to escape.
Our spies down at at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch inform us that Simone has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Simone just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Bandito tries to roll but Simone sticks to his back.
Simone tries to keep control of the position but Bandito is staying busy.
Simone just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Bandito wants to escape the position.
Simone is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T14#
Simone wants to control but Bandito manages to buck him off and is now in Simone's guard! Nice work there by Bandito! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (2) vs (19) Simone
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Simone is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (2) vs (21) Simone#SUB#
Simone got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bandito has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Simone has managed to get both his arms back between Bandito's legs - danger averted.
Bandito being controlled here, momentarily.
Simone trying to control but Bandito is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Simone wins on points by 21 to 2.
Joey Simone thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Enamorado Bandito had this to say: 'Hump was too dry. '. |
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Event:
CACC 191: Arias vs Ottke
Date: Apr 18, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 4 losses; Enamorado Bandito! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Luiz Santos!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Santos pushes Bandito up against the ropes in a clinch.
Santos has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bandito avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Santos gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bandito.
Santos is looking to take this one to the mat.
Santos is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bandito changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Santos fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enamorado Bandito. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Santos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
Bandito shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bandito was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bandito (4) vs (0) Santos
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos wants to control but Bandito postures up.
Santos is looking for a sweep.
Santos looks to move to half guard but instead Bandito has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bandito (6) vs (0) Santos
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#
Bandito with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T1#
Bandito can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Santos is looking to escape.
Bandito controlling the pace for now.
Santos can't escape the position.
Bandito tries to control but Santos wriggling away.
Bandito controlling from mount.
Santos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bandito really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
Santos tries to hold on but Bandito pushes him away.
Bandito seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Santos is holding on tight.
Santos can't escape the position.
Santos wants to hold on but Bandito pushes him away.
Bandito wants to take Santos's back here but Santos is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bandito can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Santos is looking to escape.
Santos really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Santos is controlling an arm, preventing Bandito from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T3#
Bandito tries to control but Santos wriggling away.
Santos slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bandito wants to pass to mount but Santos is defending the position.
Santos regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Santos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bandito is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Santos working for a triangle but Bandito defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Santos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bandito is aware though and is defending well.
We've been informed that Santos has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bandito will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Bandito trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Santos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Bandito thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Santos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bandito defends it easily.
Bandito trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bandito slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (9) vs (0) Santos
Bandito trying to control the position but Santos is working away.
Santos is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Bandito is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bandito (11) vs (0) Santos#T5#
Bandito moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Bandito (14) vs (0) Santos
Santos looking very determined here, making life difficult for Bandito.
Bandito avoiding Santos 's attempts to control his hands.
Bandito 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.
Santos tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Bandito is cranking Santos's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Santos! He's tightened the choke and Santos is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Enamorado Bandito!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Enamorado Bandito made sure he mentioned CHURCH OF ZOIDBERG - FEEBLE FIGHTWEAR, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
CACC 183: Ty vs MacGowan II
Date: Mar 28, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 4 losses; Enamorado Bandito! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Sid Murrdock!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Murrdock closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Murrdock is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Bandito gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Bandito has hold of one of Murrdock's legs. Murrdock is fighting the takedown attempt but Bandito gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bandito (2) vs (0) Murrdock
Murrdock is controlling Bandito's posture.
Bandito looking to sit in guard and control but Murrdock gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (2) vs (2) Murrdock
Bandito trying to control the position.
Bandito has Murrdock pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandito looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bandito manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Murrdock manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (4) vs (2) Murrdock
Murrdock working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Murrdock pulls Bandito in close to prevent any damage.
Murrdock controls Bandito momentarily but Bandito frees himself.
Murrdock trying to control the position here.
Murrdock tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bandito passes into half guard. #SUB#
Bandito is looking for submissions but instead, Murrdock has regained full guard.
#T2#
Murrdock controls Bandito momentarily but Bandito frees himself.
Bandito really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Murrdock keeping moving, preventing Bandito from controlling successfully.
Murrdock has his hands on Bandito's head, controlling the position.
Bandito pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murrdock is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Bandito trying to control the position from guard on top but Murrdock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bandito stopping the sweep attempt from Murrdock.
Bandito pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murrdock is keeping the position for now.
Bandito trying to control the position from guard on top but Murrdock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murrdock keeping full guard, as Bandito tries to pass.
Bandito passes Murrdock's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Bandito seems to be looking for submissions.
#T4##SUB#
Bandito 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.
Murrdock is controlling Bandito's trapped leg to prevent Bandito from advancing to side control.
Murrdock wants to control but Bandito is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Murrdock is staying active underneath Bandito, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T5#
Murrdock is trying to control but can't.
Murrdock keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Bandito trying to control the action but Murrdock is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Murrdock is defending against the submission attempts here by Bandito.
Bandito moves into full mount! Murrdock won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (7) vs (2) Murrdock
Bandito can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Murrdock is looking to escape. #T6#
Murrdock is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Murrdock is looking to get to half guard.
Bandito trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bandito fails to move to back control. #T7#
Murrdock working to try and regain half guard.
Bandito will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Murrdock is squirming around, avoiding Bandito's attempts to control the action.
Murrdock wants to control but Bandito is having none of it.
Murrdock tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bandito tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T8#
Bandito wants to take Murrdock's back here but Murrdock is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Murrdock is squirming around, avoiding Bandito's attempts to control the action.
Bandito wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Bandito trying to control but Murrdock is having none of it.
Murrdock stops Bandito from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T9#
Murrdock tries to lock up and control but Bandito gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Bandito with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB#
Bandito with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Bandito wants to control the pace but Murrdock is squirming around nicely.
Bandito wants to take his opponent's back but Murrdock doesn't allow it. #T10#
Bandito looking to control but Murrdock is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Murrdock is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Murrdock regains half guard.
Bandito trying to pass the guard but Murrdock defending well.
Bandito wants to control but Murrdock is keeping him busy. #T11##SUB#
Bandito wants to work for an arm triangle but Murrdock is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bandito trying to control from half guard but Murrdock is working away.
Bandito is looking to advance position but Murrdock won't allow it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Murrdock has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bandito is working away from the top position though.
Murrdock moves into full guard.
Bandito trying to control the position from guard on top but Murrdock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Murrdock has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Murrdock keeping moving, preventing Bandito from controlling successfully.
Bandito tries to free his leg and advance position but Murrdock is retaining full guard.
Murrdock wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bandito wants to control from the top but Murrdock keeps moving. #T13#
Bandito tries to free his leg and advance position but Murrdock is retaining full guard.
Murrdock controlling the position.
Murrdock looking to control.
Bandito sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Murrdock's guard.
Murrdock trying to control from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Murrdock slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bandito trying to control the position from guard on top but Murrdock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Murrdock trying to keep a closed guard but Bandito is proving a slippery customer.
Murrdock controlling Bandito's posture.
Murrdock is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Bandito drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Murrdock dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (7) vs (4) Murrdock
And that's the end of the fight!
Bandito takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Enamorado Bandito made sure he mentioned CHURCH OF ZOIDBERG - FEEBLE FIGHTWEAR, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
CACC 174: Pavlov vs Sakuraba
Date: Feb 28, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Enamorado Bandito! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 16 losses; Tigran Minasian!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Minasian shoots for a takedown but Bandito saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Bandito clinches. #TD#
Bandito wants the takedown. Minasian is fighting it off but Bandito persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Minasian's guard against the ropes. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bandito (2) vs (0) Minasian
Minasian keeping moving, preventing Bandito from controlling successfully.
Bandito tries to free his leg and advance position but Minasian is retaining full guard.
Bandito wants to control from the top but Minasian keeps moving.
Bandito wants to pass the guard but Minasian is keeping the position.
Minasian trying to keep a closed guard but Bandito is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minasian looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bandito will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bandito trying to control but Minasian is working from the bottom. #T1#
Minasian wants to sweep here but Bandito controlling him for the moment.
Bandito wants to control from the top but Minasian keeps moving.
Bandito slips nicely into half guard.
Bandito wants to pass the guard but Minasian is defending well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Minasian is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Minasian is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bandito's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bandito's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bandito (2) vs (4) Minasian#T2#
Minasian not allowing Bandito to control his hands.
Bandito can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Bandito defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Minasian's arms.
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.
Bandito looking to control the position.
What can Bandito do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Bandito tries to roll but Minasian sticks to his back.
A lull in the action here.
I really don't envy Bandito right now.
Bandito trying to control the hands but Minasian won't let him.
Bandito is trying to break free.
#T3#
Bandito prevents Minasian from getting a body triangle.
Bandito is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#SUB2#
Bandito defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Minasian's arms.
What can Bandito do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Bandito staying busy and making it hard for Minasian to control.
Bandito really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bandito just trying to survive but Minasian is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Bandito's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Minasian is looking to control Bandito but Bandito is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Minasian has the hooks in. Bandito is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Bandito showing good submission defense here.
Will Minasian go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Minasian controlling well, preventing Bandito from escaping the position.
Bandito is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Minasian's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Bandito breaks Minasian's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (4) vs (4) Minasian#T5#
Bandito passes Minasian's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Minasian moves into full guard.
Bandito won't allow Minasian to sweep him here.
Bandito wants to pass the guard but Minasian is keeping the position.
Bandito wants to control from the top but Minasian keeps moving.
Minasian wants to sweep here but Bandito controlling him for the moment. #T6#
Minasian keeping moving, preventing Bandito from controlling successfully.
Bandito won't allow Minasian to sweep him here.
Bandito is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bandito trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Minasian wants to sweep here but Bandito controlling him for the moment. #T7#
Bandito trying to control the position from guard on top but Minasian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bandito tries to free his leg and advance position but Minasian is retaining full guard.
Minasian is trying to keep Bandito in close.
#SUB2#
Minasian had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bandito defends it easily.
Bandito wants to pass the guard but Minasian is keeping the position.#T8#
Bandito stopping the sweep attempt from Minasian.
Minasian is still trying to improve position.
Minasian keeping moving, preventing Bandito from controlling successfully.
Bandito passes Minasian's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bandito trying to mount his opponent but Minasian defends it. #SUB#
Bandito is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T9#
Bandito wants to pass the guard but Minasian is defending well.
Bandito wants to lay and pray for a moment but Minasian keeps working. #SUB#
Bandito is working for a kimura but Minasian is defending it quite comfortably.
Bandito is trying to control the action in half guard but Minasian is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T10#
Bandito wants to pass the guard but Minasian is defending well.
Minasian wants to improve his position but Bandito is controlling well.
Bandito trying to mount his opponent but Minasian defends it.
Minasian wants to control but Bandito is keeping busy.
Minasian has a hand on Bandito's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Bandito takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (7) vs (4) Minasian
Minasian is squirming around, avoiding Bandito's attempts to control the action. #T11#
Bandito wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Minasian is looking to get to half guard.
Bandito controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Bandito goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Minasian is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (7) vs (6) Minasian
Minasian 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. #T12#
Minasian tries to free his leg and advance position but Bandito is retaining full guard.
Minasian wants to control from the top but Bandito keeps moving.
Bandito wants to sweep here but Minasian controlling him for the moment.
Bandito keeping full guard, as Minasian tries to pass.
Minasian is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bandito trying to control the position.
Minasian trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Bandito escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Minasian gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T13#
Minasian showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bandito wants to sweep but no luck.
Minasian wants to pass the guard but Bandito is keeping the position.
Bandito keeping moving, preventing Minasian from controlling successfully.
Bandito looking for a sweep. Not yet Bandito, not yet.
Bandito looking to control.
#SUB#
Bandito escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Minasian gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Minasian wants to control from the top but Bandito keeps moving. #T14#
Minasian is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Bandito has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Minasian can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Minasian preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Minasian tries to free his leg and advance position but Bandito is retaining full guard.
Minasian trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bandito looking for a sweep. Not yet Bandito, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bandito takes the fight on points by 7 to 6.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Enamorado Bandito made sure he mentioned CHURCH OF ZOIDBERG - FEEBLE FIGHTWEAR, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
CACC 167: Arias vs Sanchez II
Date: Jan 31, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 3 losses; Enamorado Bandito! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Wutang Lee!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Roberts and Russell Pearce.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Bandito is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lee's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bandito (2) vs (0) Lee
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bandito wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy.
Lee regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bandito postures up.
Lee being controlled here, momentarily.
Lee pulls Bandito in to control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandito wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving. #SUB#
Bandito drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lee manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bandito has Lee in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (2) vs (2) Lee#T1#
Lee wants to control from the top but Bandito keeps moving. #SUB#
Bandito looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lee has picked Bandito up and slammed him! Bandito can't keep hold of the triangle and Lee manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (2) vs (5) Lee
Bandito tries to buck Lee off but Lee is having none of it.
Bandito is working hard here to advance position.
Bandito really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lee has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at CT. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T2#
Lee advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Bandito (2) vs (7) Lee
Bandito slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bandito is looking to get back to full guard here but Lee has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (2) vs (10) Lee
Bandito manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bandito manages to get to full guard.
Lee passes Bandito's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T3#
Lee is looking to take a break and control but Bandito is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bandito wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well.
Bandito is staying active underneath Lee, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bandito wants to get back to full guard.#T4##SUB#
Bandito looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bandito moves into full guard.
Bandito wants to improve his position but instead Lee has moved into half guard.
Lee wants to control but Bandito is keeping him busy.
Lee keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lee prevents Bandito from improving his position.#T5#
Lee looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lee looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bandito wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Bandito looking for submissions off his back.
Bandito regains full guard. Nicely done. #T6#
Lee preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Bandito working for submissions but it's allowed Lee to get to half guard.
Lee sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lee trying to control from half guard but Bandito is working away.
Bandito tries to get to full guard but Lee has control of the leg. #T7#
Lee wants to take a breather but Bandito is having none of it.
Bandito is trying to control but can't.
Lee controlling the pace.
Lee is looking to take a break and control but Bandito is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bandito is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bandito moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Bandito looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lee has picked Bandito up and slammed him! Bandito can't keep hold of the triangle and Lee manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (2) vs (13) Lee#T8#
You can see the frustration on Bandito's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bandito tries to buck Lee off but Lee is having none of it.#T9#
Bandito is trying to control Lee's posture but Lee avoids it.
Bandito tries to bench press Lee off him but Lee keeps the position.
Bandito wants to control but Lee postures up.
Lee passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Bandito! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bandito (2) vs (15) Lee
Bandito 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.
Bandito tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.
Bandito moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T10#
Lee trying to control but Bandito is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bandito has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lee can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bandito is keeping the position for now.
Lee is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Bandito looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lee has picked Bandito up and slammed him! Bandito can't keep hold of the triangle and Lee manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (2) vs (18) Lee#T11#
Bandito is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bandito is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Lee is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bandito (2) vs (20) Lee
Bandito 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: Bandito (4) vs (20) Lee
Bandito stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T12#
Lee keeping moving, preventing Bandito from controlling successfully.
Bandito stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee 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.
Bandito is fighting to break Lee's control of his arms but Lee is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Bandito from controlling successfully.
Bandito will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T13#
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.
Lee keeping full guard, as Bandito tries to pass.
Bandito trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Lee keeping full guard, as Bandito tries to pass.
Lee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bandito trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee 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!
Lee wins on points by 20 to 4.
Wutang Lee made sure to mention his sponsor, Arcticus University: London in his post fight interview.
Enamorado Bandito was interviewed post fight and said 'Hump was too dry. '. |
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Event:
CACC 153: Average vs Galanos
Date: Dec 20, 2020 |
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 10 wins and 2 losses; Enamorado Bandito! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 3 losses; Conald Petersen!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Petersen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bandito looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bandito (0) vs (4) Petersen
Bandito tries to improve position but can't.
Bandito is letting Petersen control him for a moment.
It looks like Petersen 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen trying to control the position but Bandito is working away.
Bandito stops Petersen from passing to mount.
Bandito really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Petersen is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T1#
Bandito can't do much from the bottom here.
Petersen wants to control but Bandito is keeping him busy.
The referee asks Petersen politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Petersen prefers to stall for the moment though.
Bandito is trying to control Petersen's posture but Petersen avoids it.
Petersen trying to control the action but Bandito is working from the bottom.
Bandito is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Petersen controlling the position from side mount.
Bandito is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Petersen wants to control but Bandito is keeping him 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.
Bandito is trying to improve his position.
Petersen is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T3#
Bandito manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bandito tries to get to full guard but Petersen has control of the leg.
Petersen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Petersen is keen to just control but Bandito is a slippery customer.
Well, if Petersen 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 trying to control the action but Bandito is working from the bottom.
Bandito has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Petersen is working away from the top position though.
Petersen controlling the action here.
Bandito is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Bandito wants to control but Petersen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Petersen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bandito is not content to let Petersen control the position.
Petersen wants to pass to mount but Bandito is defending the position.
Petersen is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (0) vs (7) Petersen
Bandito sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Petersen moves into full mount! Bandito won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (0) vs (10) Petersen#T5#
Petersen takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Bandito (0) vs (13) Petersen
Bandito tries to escape the position.
Bandito is working hard here to advance position.
Petersen is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
You can see the frustration on Bandito's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Petersen is persistently looking for the submission but Bandito is defending it well.
Bandito can't escape the position.
#T6##SUB2#
Petersen is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Petersen controlling from the back.
Bandito trying to control the position but Petersen manages to sink in the hooks.
Petersen controlling from the back.
Bandito trying to control the action but Petersen just sinks the hooks in. #T7#
Petersen struggling to keep hold of the position.
You can see the frustration on Bandito's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Petersen doesn't have the hooks in and Bandito manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (2) vs (13) Petersen
Petersen is trying to keep Bandito in close.
Bandito looking to pass the guard.
Petersen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Petersen 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: Bandito (2) vs (15) Petersen
Bandito tries to get to full guard but Petersen has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Petersen in particular looking to stall.
Petersen trying to control the action but Bandito is working from the bottom. #T8##SUB2#
Petersen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bandito sees it coming and defends easily.
Bandito makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bandito.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Bandito keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bandito is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (4) vs (15) Petersen
Bandito preventing the sweep.
Bandito wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving.
Petersen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Petersen pulls Bandito in close to prevent any damage. #T9#
Bandito slips nicely into half guard.
Petersen gets back to full guard.
Bandito pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Petersen is keeping the position for now.
Petersen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bandito is one step ahead there.
Petersen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bandito tries to free his leg and advance position but Petersen is retaining full guard. #T10#
Bandito wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving.
Bandito stopping the sweep attempt from Petersen.
Petersen controlling Bandito's posture.
Petersen keeping full guard, as Bandito tries to pass.
Petersen is trying to keep Bandito in close.
Petersen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bandito is one step ahead there. #T11#
Bandito wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving.
Petersen wants to sweep here but Bandito controlling him for the moment.
Petersen controlling the position.
Bandito tries to free his leg and advance position but Petersen is retaining full guard.
Petersen is trying to control the position but Bandito postures up.
Petersen pulls Bandito in close to his closed guard and prevents Bandito from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bandito pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Petersen is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Petersen looking for a guillotine here but Bandito defends easily.
#T12#
Bandito preventing the sweep.
Petersen trying to control the position.
Bandito wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving.
Petersen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bandito manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (4) vs (17) Petersen#SUB#
Bandito throws his legs up looking for a submission but Petersen uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (4) vs (20) Petersen
Petersen tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Petersen slows the pace down. #T13#
Bandito tries to improve position but can't.
Bandito trying to remain calm as Petersen controls from the top position.
Bandito looks to move to half guard but instead Petersen has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bandito (4) vs (22) Petersen
Bandito is in all sorts of trouble here.
Petersen tries to control but Bandito wriggling away.
Petersen controlling the position easily from mount. #T14#
Petersen looking to control but Bandito is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Petersen is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Bandito to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Bandito shrugs it off.
Bandito working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB2#
Petersen is working for a guillotine from mount but Bandito frees his head quite easily.
Petersen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bandito is desperately trying to improve his position but Petersen has a good base and remains in mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petersen wins on points by 22 to 4.
Conald Petersen is the new super heavyweight champion!
A victorious Conald Petersen 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:
CACC 145: St Pierre vs Dennis
Date: Nov 29, 2020 |
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 9 wins and 2 losses; Enamorado Bandito! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Joey Woods!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Bandito shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Woods manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bandito (2) vs (0) Woods
Bandito works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Woods is trying to maintain the position but Bandito is very close to passing his 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.
Woods is staying active underneath Bandito, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Bandito is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Woods doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bandito.
Woods controlling the position well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandito performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1##SUB#
Bandito 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.
Bandito trying to pass the guard but Woods defending well.
Bandito seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Woods does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bandito in particular looking to stall.
Woods is looking to control Bandito's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Woods avoid being mounted?#T2#
Bandito trying to control from half guard but Woods is working away.
Bandito keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bandito passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (5) vs (0) Woods
Bandito really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Woods is desperately trying to improve his position but Bandito has a good base and remains in mount.#T3#
Woods is trying to escape the mount but Bandito keeps good control and instead manages to take Woods's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Bandito (8) vs (0) Woods
Woods tries to roll but Bandito sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Bandito is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Woods is defending well though. Bandito let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Bandito looking to break Woods's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Woods remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Bandito will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Woods is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Bandito off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Woods trying to control the hands but Bandito won't let him. #SUB#
Bandito is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Woods taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Bandito.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Enamorado Bandito!
Enamorado Bandito retains his super heavyweight title!
An out of breath Enamorado Bandito thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Joey Woods was interviewed post fight and said 'I tried my best today. For my fans and my sponsors I want to day thanks for your support. I'll be back!! '. |
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Event:
CACC 136: Pripyat v Tormenta 2
Date: Nov 08, 2020 |
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 8 wins and 2 losses; Enamorado Bandito! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Czarny Z Garbowa fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bandito to the ground. Czarny Z Garbowa is now in Bandito's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bandito (0) vs (2) Czarny Z Garbowa#SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bandito has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Czarny Z Garbowa has managed to get both his arms back between Bandito's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Bandito looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Czarny Z Garbowa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bandito is keeping the position for now.
Czarny Z Garbowa pushes down on Bandito's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bandito manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Bandito looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandito tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Bandito wants to control but Czarny Z Garbowa passes easily into half guard.
Bandito works his way to full guard. Good work.
Czarny Z Garbowa trying to control but Bandito is working from the bottom.
Bandito really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bandito tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Czarny Z Garbowa trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Czarny Z Garbowa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Czarny Z Garbowa trying to control but Bandito is working from the bottom.
Bandito is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Bandito looking for a sweep. Not yet Bandito, not yet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Czarny Z Garbowa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bandito wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Czarny Z Garbowa is now in half guard.
Bandito trying to control but Czarny Z Garbowa postures up.
Bandito gets back to full guard.
Czarny Z Garbowa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bandito is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Bandito looking to control.
Czarny Z Garbowa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bandito is keeping the position for now.
Bandito is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bandito can't keep his opponent in guard - Czarny Z Garbowa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bandito wants to get back to full guard.
Czarny Z Garbowa trying to control from half guard but Bandito is working away.
Bandito regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
Czarny Z Garbowa trying to control but Bandito is working from the bottom.
Czarny Z Garbowa postures up.
Czarny Z Garbowa wants to control from the top but Bandito keeps moving.
Bandito tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Czarny Z Garbowa forces his way into half guard.
Czarny Z Garbowa looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Czarny Z Garbowa is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Bandito reverses the position - he's now on top in Czarny Z Garbowa's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (2) vs (2) Czarny Z Garbowa
Bandito pushing down on Czarny Z Garbowa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T5#
The fighters are battling for position here. Czarny Z Garbowa manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bandito can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bandito defends it easily.
Bandito wants to control from the top but Czarny Z Garbowa keeps moving. #T6#
Czarny Z Garbowa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bandito trying to control the position from guard on top but Czarny Z Garbowa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bandito wants to pass the guard but Czarny Z Garbowa is keeping the position.
Czarny Z Garbowa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bandito's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (2) vs (4) Czarny Z Garbowa
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bandito is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (4) vs (4) Czarny Z Garbowa#T7#
Bandito stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Czarny Z Garbowa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Czarny Z Garbowa working a defensive guard here.
Czarny Z Garbowa wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Bandito has passed into half guard!
Czarny Z Garbowa has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at ZuccoTraining Ground. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
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.
Czarny Z Garbowa trying to control here.
Bandito trying to control the action but Czarny Z Garbowa is working from the bottom. #T8#
Bandito prevents Czarny Z Garbowa from improving his position.
Bandito wants to lay and pray for a moment but Czarny Z Garbowa keeps working.
Bandito is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bandito moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (7) vs (4) Czarny Z Garbowa#T9#
Bandito wants to take a breather but Czarny Z Garbowa manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Bandito.
Bandito trying to control the position from guard on top but Czarny Z Garbowa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa looking for a guillotine here but Bandito defends easily.
Bandito wants to control from the top but Czarny Z Garbowa keeps moving.
Bandito tries to free his leg and advance position but Czarny Z Garbowa is retaining full guard. #T10#
Czarny Z Garbowa working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Bandito got a little sloppy there for a moment and Czarny Z Garbowa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bandito has managed to get both his arms back between Czarny Z Garbowa's legs - danger averted.
Bandito trying to control but Czarny Z Garbowa is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bandito escapes and throws Czarny Z Garbowa's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (10) vs (4) Czarny Z Garbowa#SUB#
Bandito tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bandito has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T11#
Czarny Z Garbowa prevents Bandito from improving position.
Bandito wants to lay and pray for a moment but Czarny Z Garbowa keeps working.
Czarny Z Garbowa tries to improve position but can't.
Bandito trying to control the position but Czarny Z Garbowa is working away.
You can see the frustration on Czarny Z Garbowa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T12#
Czarny Z Garbowa prevents Bandito from moving into mount.
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking to reverse the position.
Bandito has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Bandito (12) vs (4) Czarny Z Garbowa#SUB#
Bandito moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Czarny Z Garbowa has worked his arm free - good work by Czarny Z Garbowa!
Czarny Z Garbowa manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T13#
Czarny Z Garbowa is staying active underneath Bandito, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Czarny Z Garbowa trying to hold on to Bandito's head to control him but Bandito postures up.
Czarny Z Garbowa is staying active underneath Bandito, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bandito is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Czarny Z Garbowa is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bandito passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (15) vs (4) Czarny Z Garbowa
Czarny Z Garbowa is wriggling around trying to escape.
Czarny Z Garbowa keeps trying to improve his position.#T14#
Bandito wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Czarny Z Garbowa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bandito can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Czarny Z Garbowa is looking to escape.
Bandito wants to take Czarny Z Garbowa's back here but Czarny Z Garbowa is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Bandito moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Czarny Z Garbowa has worked his arm free - good work by Czarny Z Garbowa!
And that's the end of the fight!
Bandito takes the fight on points by 15 to 4.
Enamorado Bandito retains his super heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Enamorado Bandito 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:
CACC 131: Dominguez vs Sparxx
Date: Oct 18, 2020 |
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 6 wins and 2 losses; Rauf Amudaev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Enamorado Bandito!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Amudaev 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: Amudaev (2) vs (0) Bandito#SUB2#
Bandito is looking for a triangle but Amudaev pushes his legs off easily.
Amudaev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Amudaev'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.
Amudaev trying to control but Bandito is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bandito has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Amudaev doesn't defend quickly enough and Bandito has managed to lock this one up! Can Amudaev escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Bandito on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Enamorado Bandito! Enamorado Bandito retains his super heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Enamorado Bandito thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CACC 126: Brown vs Morrison Jr
Date: Oct 04, 2020 |
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 6 wins and 2 losses; Enamorado Bandito! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 1 losses; Conald Petersen!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bandito defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Petersen.
As Petersen tries to get set, Bandito tries to push him back and clinch up but Petersen manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Bandito closes the distance and clinches.
Petersen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bandito after a bit of a struggle.
Petersen is looking for a takedown.
Enamorado Bandito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conald Petersen.
Petersen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bandito is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bandito prevents the takedown attempt.
Petersen is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Bandito gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Petersen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bandito pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bandito is pressed up against the ropes. Petersen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bandito down to the mat. Bandito avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Bandito closes the distance and clinches.
Petersen is trying to drag Bandito to the mat but Bandito just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Petersen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Petersen tries for a takedown but Bandito manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Bandito gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Petersen regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bandito (2) vs (0) Petersen
Bandito sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Petersen's guard.
Petersen trying to control here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bandito trying to control from half guard but Petersen is working away. #T1#
Bandito works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (5) vs (0) Petersen
Petersen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bandito seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Petersen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Petersen is trying to control but can't.
Bandito wants to pass to mount but Petersen is defending the position.
Bandito really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Bandito is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Petersen actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Bandito is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Petersen is just riding it out for now. Bandito eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
Petersen is looking for a sweep. Bandito is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Petersen is trying to maintain the position but Bandito is very close to passing his half guard.
Petersen is looking for a sweep. Bandito is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Petersen keeping hold of Bandito's head, controlling as best he can.
Bandito is looking to advance position but Petersen won't allow it. #SUB#
Bandito is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Petersen sees it coming and defends easily.
Bandito wants to pass to mount but Petersen is defending the position. #T3#
Bandito works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (8) vs (0) Petersen
Petersen wants to control but Bandito postures up.
Petersen is trying to get back to half guard.
Petersen is not content to let Bandito control the position.
Petersen gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bandito (10) vs (0) Petersen
Petersen is working to get back to half guard.
Bandito trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Bandito moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Bandito (13) vs (0) Petersen
Petersen rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Petersen is concentrating on defense, preventing Bandito from advancing position.
Let's hope that Petersen 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.
Petersen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bandito tries to free his leg and advance position but Petersen is retaining full guard.
Petersen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bandito is one step ahead there.
Petersen has Bandito pulled in close to control his posture. #T5#
Bandito looking to pass the guard.
Bandito will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Petersen working for a triangle but Bandito defends it easily.
Petersen trying to control the position here.
Petersen keeping moving, preventing Bandito from controlling successfully. #T6##SUB2#
Petersen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bandito is aware though and is defending well.
Petersen looking to control.
Petersen wants to sweep but no luck.
Petersen can't keep his opponent in guard - Bandito advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Petersen trying to hold on to Bandito's head to control him but Bandito postures up.
Bandito is pressing down on Petersen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Petersen is holding on for now.
Bandito trying to control from Petersen's half guard. Petersen has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Bandito stopping the sweep attempt from Petersen.#T7#
Bandito trying to control the position from guard on top but Petersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bandito advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (16) vs (0) Petersen
Petersen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bandito wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Petersen manages to get back to half guard.
Bandito trying to control the action but Petersen is working from the bottom.
Petersen moves into full guard.
#T8#
Petersen is pulling down on Bandito's head. It's preventing any offense from Bandito, at least for the moment.
Bandito postures up.
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.
Petersen keeping full guard, as Bandito tries to pass. #SUB2#
Petersen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bandito defends well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Petersen 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: Bandito (16) vs (2) Petersen#T9#
Bandito is looking to improve his position.
Petersen is trying to control. Bandito wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Petersen trying to control the pace.
Bandito is looking to improve his position.
Petersen performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T10##SUB#
Bandito is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Petersen pulls his head out easily.
Petersen is looking to take a break and control but Bandito is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Petersen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Petersen prevents Bandito from improving his position.
Bandito is working hard here to advance position.#T11#
Petersen is trying to control. Bandito wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bandito is trying to control but Petersen manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (16) vs (5) Petersen
Petersen wants to control the pace but Bandito is squirming around nicely.
Petersen controlling from the full mount.
Petersen avoids the attempt from Bandito to control.#T12#
Bandito is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Petersen working for a submission but Bandito is keeping him at bay.
Bandito is trying to escape the mount.
Petersen controlling from mount.
Petersen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bandito is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Petersen looking to control but Bandito is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T13#
Petersen is looking to work his way around to Bandito's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Petersen content just to control the position here.
Bandito slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bandito is refusing to be controlled, as Petersen sits in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bandito manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Bandito has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Petersen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bandito manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Petersen manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (18) vs (5) Petersen#T14#
Bandito trying to control the position from guard on top but Petersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bandito trying to control but Petersen is working from the bottom.
Petersen looking to control.
Petersen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Petersen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bandito wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bandito takes the fight on points by 18 to 5.
Enamorado Bandito retains his super heavyweight title!
Enamorado Bandito decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
CACC BLUE BELT BLUES FINAL
Date: Sep 11, 2020 |
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 3 wins and 2 losses; Eduardo Cunha! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Enamorado Bandito!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Cunha shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bandito as he avoids it easily.
Bandito is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD2#
Bandito 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: Cunha (0) vs (2) Bandito
Bandito pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cunha 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.
Cunha wants to sweep here but Bandito controlling him for the moment.
Cunha is pulling down on Bandito's head. It's preventing any offense from Bandito, at least for the moment.
Cunha looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cunha is trying to control the position but Bandito postures up.
Bandito stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cunha swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cunha keeping moving, preventing Bandito from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cunha managing to control the position.
Cunha keeping full guard, as Bandito tries to pass.
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 Cunha holds on and takes a little breather.
Bandito stopping the sweep attempt from Cunha.
Bandito stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cunha swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bandito slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Cunha (0) vs (5) Bandito
Cunha is looking to regain half guard here but Bandito keeps moving and retains side control.
Cunha wants to control but Bandito postures up.
Cunha's coaches at Cobb's 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.
Cunha is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Cunha is holding on to half guard well.
Bandito is pressing down on Cunha's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cunha is holding on for now.
Cunha tries to roll over but Bandito keeps him under control.#T2#
Bandito wants to pass the guard but Cunha is defending well. #SUB#
Cunha is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bandito pulls his head out easily.
Bandito wants to pass to mount but Cunha is defending the position.
Cunha has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bandito is working away from the top position though.
Cunha controlling the position for now.
Cunha wants to get back to full guard.
Bandito is looking to advance position but Cunha won't allow it.
Cunha trying to control from the bottom.
Cunha is controlling Bandito's trapped leg to prevent Bandito from advancing to side control.#T3#
Cunha wants to improve his position but Bandito is controlling well.
Cunha preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Cunha tries to get to full guard but Bandito has control of the leg.
Bandito seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cunha does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Bandito is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cunha is just riding it out for now. Bandito eventually gives up the hold.
Cunha trying to control here.
Cunha tries to roll over but Bandito keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Bandito is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T4#
Cunha is holding on to half guard well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bandito in particular looking to stall.
Cunha keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Bandito is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Cunha! Score +3 for passing guard: Cunha (0) vs (8) Bandito
Cunha is working to get back to half guard.
Cunha tries to hold on but Bandito pushes him away. #T5#
Bandito wants to take Cunha's back but he can't do it this time.
Cunha is desperately trying to improve his position but Bandito has a good base and remains in mount.
Cunha is squirming around, avoiding Bandito's attempts to control the action.
Cunha tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bandito can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cunha is looking to escape.
Cunha is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bandito trying to control but Cunha is having none of it.
Bandito wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T6#
Cunha manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Bandito tries to pass to full mount but Cunha defends it.
Cunha is doing well to control the position and prevent Bandito from advancing to side control.
Cunha trying to control here.
Cunha regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cunha pulls Bandito in to control the position.
Bandito trying to control the position from guard on top but Cunha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bandito wants to pass the guard but Cunha is keeping the position.#T7#
Bandito is pushing down on Cunha's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cunha is fighting to maintain full guard but Bandito has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bandito is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Cunha! Score +3 for passing guard: Cunha (0) vs (11) Bandito
Cunha is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bandito fails to take his opponent's back.
Cunha is trying desperately to improve position.
Cunha 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: Cunha (2) vs (11) Bandito
Bandito trying to control the position.
Cunha stopping the sweep attempt from Bandito.#T8#
Cunha advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cunha (5) vs (11) Bandito
Cunha happy to just control the position for now.
Bandito is looking for a sweep.
Cunha trying to control the position but Bandito is working away.
Bandito trying to remain calm as Cunha controls from the top position.
Cunha is looking to take a break and control but Bandito is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T9#
Bandito is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee asks Cunha politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Cunha prefers to stall for the moment though.
Bandito tries to buck Cunha off but Cunha is having none of it.
Bandito gets back to half guard.
Cunha is looking to advance position but Bandito won't allow it.
Cunha is looking to take a break and control but Bandito is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cunha is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T10#
Bandito wants to improve his position but Cunha is controlling well.
Bandito is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cunha's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cunha's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cunha (5) vs (15) Bandito
Cunha trying to control the hands but Bandito won't let him. #SUB2#
Bandito is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Cunha has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Cunha turns into Bandito and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cunha (7) vs (15) Bandito
Cunha slips nicely into half guard.
Bandito wants to sweep but Cunha has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cunha (10) vs (15) Bandito
Cunha wants to control but Bandito is keeping him busy. #T11#
Cunha is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bandito is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Cunha is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Bandito will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Bandito is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bandito seems a little lost for a moment, as Cunha dominates the positioning.
Cunha trying to control the action but Bandito is working from the bottom. #T12#
Bandito tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cunha is looking to take a break and control but Bandito is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Bandito tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cunha wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cunha wants to control but Bandito is keeping him busy.
Cunha moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Cunha wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bandito keeps working. #T13#
Bandito wants to control but Cunha postures up.
Bandito is looking for a sweep.
Cunha trying to control the action but Bandito is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Bandito's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T14#
The referee asks Cunha politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Cunha prefers to stall for the moment though.
Cunha trying to control the action but Bandito is working from the bottom.
Bandito tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cunha wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Bandito's face as Cunha controls the position.
Cunha is looking to take a break and control but Bandito is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bandito is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Cunha is trying to get an arm triangle but Bandito is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bandito wins on points by 15 to 10.
Enamorado Bandito is the new super heavyweight champion!
Enamorado Bandito bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
CACC 115
Date: Aug 15, 2020 |
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 3 wins and 3 losses; Potato Squash! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Enamorado Bandito!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bandito shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Squash sprawls well. Squash wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bandito gets slowly back to his feet.
Squash attempts a counter takedown but Bandito avoids it well and moves away.
Bandito fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Squash avoids it really well and circles away.
Squash attempts a counter takedown but Bandito avoids it well and moves away.
Bandito shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Squash changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Potato Squash has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enamorado Bandito.
Bandito gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Squash counters with a takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Squash (4) vs (0) Bandito
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandito tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Squash tries for a kimura but Bandito is defending well. #T1#
Bandito is looking to regain half guard here but Squash keeps moving and retains side control.
Bandito is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Squash is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bandito knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bandito is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bandito sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Squash looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Squash knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bandito on the ground.#T2#
Bandito is refusing to be controlled, as Squash sits in half guard. #SUB#
Squash seems to be working for a kimura but Bandito defends the submission attempt.
Bandito works his way to full guard. Good work.
Squash slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Squash (7) vs (0) Bandito
Bandito is trying to get back to half guard.
Squash wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bandito keeps working.
Bandito tries to bench press Squash off him but Squash keeps the position. #T3#
Bandito manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Squash (7) vs (2) Bandito
Bandito is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Squash wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bandito in particular looking to stall.
Squash trying to control here.
Bandito trying to pass the guard but Squash defending well. #SUB2#
Bandito wants to work for an arm triangle but Squash is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bandito wants to free his trapped foot but Squash is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
Bandito prevents Squash from improving his position.
Bandito wants to take a breather but Squash is having none of it.
Bandito is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Bandito wants to pass to mount but Squash is defending the position. #SUB2#
Bandito seems to be looking for submissions.
Bandito wants to advance to full mount but Squash doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T5#
Bandito pushing down on Squash's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bandito seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Squash does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Squash is looking for a sweep. Bandito is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bandito is thwarting Squash's attempts to control the position.
Squash is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bandito wants to control but Squash is keeping him busy.
Squash wants to improve his position but Bandito is controlling well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bandito trying to control the pace. #T6#
Squash wants to control but Bandito is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Bandito is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bandito seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bandito trying to control from half guard but Squash is working away.
Squash tries to get to full guard but Bandito has control of the leg. #T7#
Squash manages to get to full guard.
Bandito showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bandito passes into 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.
Squash is staying active underneath Bandito, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Squash gets full guard.#T8#
Bandito trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Squash keeping moving, preventing Bandito from controlling successfully.
Bandito pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Squash is keeping the position for now.
Squash manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bandito manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Squash (9) vs (2) Bandito
Squash trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Bandito is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Squash frees his head nicely. Oh but Bandito has switched to an armbar! Squash is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Enamorado Bandito!
After the fight, Enamorado Bandito was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
CACC 110
Date: Aug 01, 2020 |
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 3 wins and 2 losses; Timmy Flowers! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Enamorado Bandito!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Flowers instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Bandito turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bandito manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Flowers (0) vs (4) Bandito
Flowers sneaks back into half guard.
Flowers is looking for a sweep. Bandito is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bandito works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Flowers (0) vs (7) Bandito
Flowers is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Bandito tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bandito has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandito trying to control the position but Flowers is working away. #SUB2#
Bandito tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
Flowers is looking for a sweep.
Bandito is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bandito tries to move into full mount but can't pass Flowers's legs. #SUB2#
Bandito looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bandito 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 Flowers's shoulder. That is not cool.
Flowers is not content to let Bandito control the position. #T2#
Bandito controls the position.#SUB2#
Bandito is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Flowers has escaped the position, nice work there.
Flowers's coaches at Finish the Fight 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.
Bandito looking to control but instead Flowers has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Flowers trying to control from the bottom.
Flowers wants to get back to full guard.
Flowers slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Flowers looking for a guillotine here but Bandito defends easily.
#T3#
Bandito pushing down on Flowers's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Flowers manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Flowers managing to control the position.
Bandito advances to half guard.
Flowers tries to roll over but Bandito keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Bandito is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Flowers has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Bandito is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4#
Bandito frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Flowers (0) vs (10) Bandito#SUB2#
Bandito looking to secure an arm triangle but Flowers defends it well. #SUB2#
Bandito goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Flowers is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Flowers (2) vs (10) Bandito
Bandito 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: Flowers (2) vs (12) Bandito#T5#
Flowers is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bandito is keen to just control but Flowers is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Bandito is working for a kimura but Flowers is defending it quite comfortably.
Bandito is trying to control the action in half guard but Flowers is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bandito trying to control from Flowers's half guard. Flowers has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB#
Flowers looking for subs off his back but Bandito has passed one foot through into half guard.
Flowers is refusing to be controlled, as Bandito sits in half guard. #T6#
Flowers won't allow Bandito to pass to mount.
Bandito is looking to take a break and control but Flowers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bandito is trying to work for a kimura but Flowers is defending well.
Flowers tries to roll over but Bandito keeps him under control.#T7##SUB#
Flowers is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bandito pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bandito seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Flowers does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Flowers wants to control but Bandito is keeping busy.
Flowers is looking to get back to full guard here but Bandito has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Flowers (2) vs (15) Bandito
Bandito trying to control the action but Flowers is working from the bottom.
Bandito passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Flowers! Score +2 for reaching mount: Flowers (2) vs (17) Bandito
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.#T8#
Flowers manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Bandito trying to control the action but Flowers is working from the bottom.
Bandito works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Flowers (2) vs (20) Bandito
Bandito looking to control but Flowers is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Flowers is trying to escape the mount.
#T9#
Flowers has given up his back here. Will Bandito look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Flowers (2) vs (23) Bandito#SUB2#
Flowers is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Bandito tries to get the hooks in deep but Flowers pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
Flowers fending off the submission attempt from Bandito. #SUB2#
Bandito 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, Flowers has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Bandito trying to control momentarily.
#T10#
Flowers manages to reverse the position and now he's in Bandito's guard. Nice work there by Flowers.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Flowers (4) vs (23) Bandito
Bandito wants to sweep here but Flowers controlling him for the moment.
Bandito lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Flowers (4) vs (25) Bandito
Bandito advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Flowers (4) vs (28) Bandito
Flowers can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Bandito tries for a kimura but Flowers is defending well. #T11#
Bandito working away.#SUB2#
Bandito is trying to get an arm triangle but Flowers is defending well.
Flowers can't do much from the bottom here.
Flowers gets back to half guard.
Bandito uses his free foot to push down on Flowers's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Flowers. Score +3 for passing guard: Flowers (4) vs (31) Bandito
Flowers is squirming around, avoiding Bandito's attempts to control the action. #T12#
Flowers is looking to improve his position but Bandito isn't that keen on the idea.
Flowers is working hard here to advance position.
Bandito controlling from the full mount.
Flowers is looking to improve his position but Bandito isn't that keen on the idea.#T13#
Bandito can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Flowers is looking to escape.
Bandito moves to his opponent's back but Flowers bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Bandito. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Flowers (6) vs (31) Bandito
Bandito is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T14##SUB2#
Bandito looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bandito keeping moving, preventing Flowers from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bandito is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Flowers (6) vs (33) Bandito
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Flowers had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bandito defends it easily.
Bandito stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Flowers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bandito wins on points by 33 to 6.
After the fight, Enamorado Bandito was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
CACC 106
Date: Jul 11, 2020 |
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 3 wins and 1 losses; Enamorado Bandito! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sulvar fails with a takedown attempt.
Bandito fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sulvar avoids it really well and circles away.
Bandito fails with a takedown attempt.
Bandito closes the distance and clinches up with Sulvar, looking for a takedown. Bandito pushes Sulvar against the ropes but Sulvar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enamorado Bandito. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Sulvar gets a double leg takedown into Bandito's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bandito (0) vs (2) Sulvar
Sulvar won't allow Bandito to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandito has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Sulvar has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (0) vs (5) Sulvar
Sulvar in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T1#
Bandito tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sulvar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sulvar takes a little break here. Bandito wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Bandito is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Sulvar controls the position.
Bandito is trying to improve his position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Bandito really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bandito is looking to regain half guard here but Sulvar keeps moving and retains side control.
Sulvar trying to control the action but Bandito is working from the bottom. #T3#
Bandito is trying to get back to half guard.
Sulvar moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Bandito is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Bandito struggling a bit here.
Bandito tries to bench press Sulvar off him but Sulvar keeps the position.
A lull in the action here.#T5#
Sulvar is looking to take a break and control but Bandito is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bandito tries to improve position but can't. #T6#
Bandito is working hard here to advance position.#T7#
The referee asks Sulvar politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Sulvar prefers to stall for the moment though.
Bandito is trying to control Sulvar's posture but Sulvar avoids it.
Bandito is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T8#
Sulvar content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Bandito tries to buck Sulvar off but Sulvar is having none of it.#T9#
Sulvar trying to control the action but Bandito is working from the bottom.
Bandito gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sulvar is trying to control. Bandito wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T10#
Bandito trying to hold on to Sulvar's head to control him but Sulvar postures up.
Sulvar controlling the pace.
Sulvar prevents Bandito from improving his position.
Sulvar controlling the pace.
Bandito wants to improve his position but Sulvar is controlling well.
#T11#
Sulvar stalling.
Bandito wants to get back to full guard.
Sulvar looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T12#
Bandito trying to get back to full guard but Sulvar takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (0) vs (8) Sulvar
Bandito is looking to improve his position but Sulvar isn't that keen on the idea.
Sulvar controlling the pace for now.
Bandito regains half guard.#T13#
Bandito trying to hold on to Sulvar's head to control him but Sulvar postures up.
Bandito is looking to get back to full guard here but Sulvar has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (0) vs (11) Sulvar
Bandito tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sulvar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bandito can't do much from the bottom here. #T14#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Bandito is looking for a sweep.
Sulvar wants to control but Bandito is keeping him busy.
Sulvar might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bandito haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Sulvar wins on points by 11 to 0. |
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Event:
CACC 103
Date: Jun 27, 2020 |
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 3 wins and 0 losses; Enamorado Bandito! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Conald Petersen!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Petersen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bandito (0) vs (2) Petersen
Petersen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bandito keeping full guard, as Petersen tries to pass.
Petersen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bandito looking for a sweep. Not yet Bandito, not yet.
Petersen advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (0) vs (5) Petersen
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandito is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bandito regains half guard.#T1#
Petersen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
It looks like Petersen 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.
Petersen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Petersen is continuing to stall.#T2#
Bandito is looking to improve his position.
Petersen trying to control the action but Bandito is working from the bottom.
Bandito is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bandito wants to sweep but Petersen has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (0) vs (8) Petersen
Petersen taking a breather here. #T3#
Petersen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bandito keeps working.
Petersen slows the pace down.
Petersen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bandito keeps working. #T4#
Bandito gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bandito (0) vs (10) Petersen#SUB2#
Petersen goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Bandito is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (2) vs (10) Petersen
Bandito really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Petersen working a defensive guard here.
Bandito trying to control but Petersen is working from the bottom.
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.
Petersen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T5#
Petersen controls Bandito momentarily but Bandito frees himself.
Bandito won't allow Petersen to sweep him here.
Petersen is controlling Bandito's posture.#SUB2#
Petersen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bandito defends well.
Bandito trying to control the position from guard on top but Petersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bandito is really struggling to control Petersen but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T6#
Petersen trying to keep a closed guard but Bandito is proving a slippery customer.
Petersen keeping moving, preventing Bandito from controlling successfully.
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.
Petersen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bandito manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (2) vs (12) Petersen
Petersen passes Bandito's right leg, so 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.
Bandito wants to improve his position but Petersen is controlling well.
#T7#
Petersen tries to pass to full mount but Bandito defends it.
Bandito tries to get to full guard but Petersen has control of the leg.
Petersen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bandito knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bandito is looking to control Petersen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bandito avoid being mounted?
Petersen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Petersen is trying to control the action in half guard but Bandito is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T8##SUB2#
Petersen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Petersen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Petersen wants to control but Bandito is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Petersen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Well, if Petersen 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 looking to take a break and control but Bandito is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T9#
Petersen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bandito trying to control but Petersen postures up.
#SUB#
Bandito looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Petersen not doing much here.
Bandito tries to get to full guard but Petersen has control of the leg. #T10##SUB2#
Bandito is defending against the submission attempts here by Petersen.
Petersen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Petersen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T11#
Bandito is looking for a sweep. Petersen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bandito is refusing to be controlled, as Petersen sits in half guard.
Bandito trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (2) vs (15) Petersen
Petersen is looking to work his way around to Bandito's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Petersen tries to take Bandito's back but instead Bandito uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Bandito wants to control but Petersen passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (2) vs (18) Petersen
Petersen tries to move to mount but Bandito blocks the move with his legs. #T12#
Bandito manages to work his way to half guard, despite Petersen's best efforts.#SUB2#
Petersen seems to be looking for submissions.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Petersen in particular looking to stall.
Petersen is trying to control the action in half guard but Bandito is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Petersen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Petersen trying to control the action but Bandito is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Petersen is looking for a kimura but Bandito is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Petersen to get the leverage. #T13#
Bandito is looking to improve his position.
Bandito slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bandito will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bandito keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
Petersen looking to pass the guard.
Petersen's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T14#
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bandito swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Petersen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Petersen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Petersen passes Bandito's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Petersen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersen wants to pass the guard but Bandito is defending well.
Petersen is just content to waste time from the top position. Bandito takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petersen wins on points by 18 to 2.
Conald Petersen is the new super heavyweight champion!
Conald Petersen thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CACC 101
Date: Jun 20, 2020 |
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 2 wins and 0 losses; Enamorado Bandito! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Eduardo Cunha!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bandito leaves Cunha with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Bandito closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cunha quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bandito (2) vs (0) Cunha
Bandito prevents Cunha from improving his position.
Bandito looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cunha is trying to get back to full guard.
Bandito is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (5) vs (0) Cunha
Cunha wants to hold on but Bandito pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cunha really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bandito fails to move to back control.
Bandito can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cunha is looking to escape.
Cunha is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.#T1#
Cunha tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cunha wants to control but Bandito is having none of it.
Bandito trying to control but Cunha is having none of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Cunha is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T2#
Bandito tries to control but Cunha wriggling away.
Bandito prevents Cunha from getting the reversal.
Bandito really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cunha is squirming around, avoiding Bandito's attempts to control the action.
Cunha is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cunha 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.
Bandito trying to control but Cunha is having none of it. #T3#
Cunha manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Cunha is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cunha is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bandito's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bandito's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bandito (5) vs (4) Cunha#SUB2#
Cunha seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Bandito's chin but Bandito turns very nicely into Cunha's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Bandito.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (7) vs (4) Cunha
Cunha keeping full guard, as Bandito tries to pass.
Cunha seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cunha looking to control.
Bandito trying to control the position from guard on top but Cunha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Cunha 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: Bandito (7) vs (6) Cunha
Cunha wants to free his trapped foot but Bandito is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bandito manages to get to full guard.
Cunha is looking to advance position but Bandito has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bandito (11) vs (6) Cunha
Bandito trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cunha tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bandito wants to control the pace but Cunha is squirming around nicely.
Bandito seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Cunha is holding on tight.
#T5#
Bandito is working hard here to advance position.
Cunha tries to lock up and control but Bandito gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cunha stops Bandito from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Cunha tries to lock up and control but Bandito gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bandito trying to control but Cunha is having none of it.
Cunha is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bandito tries to control but Cunha wriggling away.
Cunha wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Bandito (14) vs (6) Cunha
Cunha is keeping busy.
Cunha breaks Bandito's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (14) vs (8) Cunha#T6#
Cunha pushes down on Bandito's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cunha wants to control but Bandito is keeping him busy.
Bandito wants to control but Cunha is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cunha wants to take a breather but Bandito is having none of it. #SUB2#
Cunha is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bandito doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cunha.
Cunha trying to control the action but Bandito is working from the bottom.
Cunha is thwarting Bandito's attempts to control the position.#T7#
Cunha is pressing down on Bandito's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bandito is holding on for now.
Bandito tries to get to full guard but Cunha has control of the leg.
Cunha uses his free foot to push down on Bandito's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bandito. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (14) vs (11) Cunha#SUB2#
Cunha with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB2#
Cunha working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Cunha wants to take Bandito's back here but Bandito is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Bandito regains half guard.#T8#
Cunha is trying to control the action in half guard but Bandito is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Cunha is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cunha in particular looking to stall.
Cunha trying to control from half guard but Bandito is working away.
Bandito is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Cunha is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bandito wants to get back to full guard.#T9##SUB2#
Cunha wants to work for an arm triangle but Bandito is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bandito tries to roll over but Cunha keeps him under control.
Cunha content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cunha wants to control but Bandito is keeping him busy.
Bandito slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bandito keeping full guard, as Cunha tries to pass. #T10#
Cunha stopping the sweep attempt from Bandito.#SUB2#
Cunha has gone for a leg lock! Bandito slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cunha's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (16) vs (11) Cunha
Cunha lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (16) vs (13) Cunha
Cunha stopping the sweep attempt from Bandito.
Bandito keeping moving, preventing Cunha from controlling successfully.
Cunha passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (16) vs (16) Cunha
Cunha is looking to take a break and control but Bandito is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bandito manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cunha's best efforts.#T11##SUB2#
Cunha is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Cunha is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bandito defends it well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Cunha wants to control but Bandito is keeping him busy.
Bandito won't allow Cunha to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Bandito is defending against the submission attempts here by Cunha.
#SUB2#
Cunha is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bandito has managed to free his arm - good work. #T12##SUB2#
Cunha is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bandito defends it well.
Cunha is keen to just control but Bandito is a slippery customer.
Cunha prevents Bandito from improving his position.
Cunha is trying to control the action in half guard but Bandito is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cunha tries to pass to full mount but Bandito defends it. #SUB#
Bandito looking for submissions off his back.
Bandito won't allow Cunha to pass to mount. #T13##SUB2#
Cunha is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cunha is trying to control the action in half guard but Bandito is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Cunha is working for a kimura but Bandito is defending it quite comfortably.
Cunha tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bandito knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Cunha is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bandito has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Cunha is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T14##SUB2#
Cunha seems to be looking for submissions.
Cunha looks winded!
Bandito has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cunha is working away from the top position though.
Cunha is stalling here. Bandito is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Cunha seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Bandito has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bandito (20) vs (16) Cunha
Cunha is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cunha manages to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bandito tries to pass to full mount but Cunha defends it.
Cunha is not content to let Bandito control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bandito takes the fight on points by 20 to 16.
Enamorado Bandito tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
CACC 89
Date: May 16, 2020 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ethan Charlesworth (ranked 5475 p4p, 113 weight class) and Enamorado Bandito (ranked 5066 p4p, 108 weight class). Bandito has chosen Bonnie Tyler - Holding Out For A Hero as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ethan Charlesworth! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Enamorado Bandito!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Bandito closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Charlesworth did well to prevent Bandito getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Charlesworth (0) vs (2) Bandito
Charlesworth is looking to improve his position.
Charlesworth is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Bandito has latched onto it... Big trouble! Bandito pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Charlesworth is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Bandito!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Enamorado Bandito!
In his post fight interview, Enamorado Bandito started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
CACC 80
Date: Apr 25, 2020 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Test Twenty One (ranked 4781 p4p, 126 weight class) and Ergun Cerrahoglu (ranked 6984 p4p, 156 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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 0 wins and 0 losses; Test Twenty One! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ergun Cerrahoglu!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Twenty One shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cerrahoglu but Cerrahoglu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Twenty One misses with a takedown attempt - Cerrahoglu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Twenty One shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cerrahoglu pinned against the ropes. Cerrahoglu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Test Twenty One. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Twenty One looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cerrahoglu moves into range and clinches up with Twenty One.
Cerrahoglu has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Twenty One regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Twenty One (0) vs (2) Cerrahoglu
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Twenty One trying to keep a closed guard but Cerrahoglu is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Twenty One looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cerrahoglu is one step ahead there.
Twenty One really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Twenty One keeping full guard, as Cerrahoglu tries to pass.
Cerrahoglu drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Twenty One manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cerrahoglu has Twenty One in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Twenty One (2) vs (2) Cerrahoglu
Twenty One preventing the sweep.
Cerrahoglu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cerrahoglu is looking to sweep but instead, Twenty One has passed into half guard.
Cerrahoglu trying to control from the bottom.
Twenty One passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cerrahoglu! Score +3 for passing guard: Twenty One (5) vs (2) Cerrahoglu
Cerrahoglu tries to improve his position but Twenty One has taken his back! Twenty One has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Cerrahoglu tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Twenty One pushes Cerrahoglu away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Test Twenty One! |
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