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Event:
Bots de Garra 142
Date: Apr 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 London, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 47 losses; Helio Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 55 losses; Vartan Esteves!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Esteves shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gracias is trying to defend but Esteves finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracias (0) vs (2) Esteves
Esteves is stalling here. Gracias is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Esteves seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gracias has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracias (4) vs (2) Esteves
Esteves is being controlled here.
Esteves tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracias (6) vs (2) Esteves
Esteves is in all sorts of trouble here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esteves tries to improve his position but instead Gracias has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gracias (9) vs (2) Esteves
Esteves is really stuck here.
#T1##SUB#
Gracias working for the choke.
Gracias gets his hands free as Esteves looks to control.
Gracias biding his time, controlling Esteves.
Esteves tries to roll but Gracias sticks to his back.
#T2#
Esteves trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Esteves is really stuck here.
Esteves trying to control the action but Gracias just sinks the hooks in.
Esteves tries to escape the position.
Gracias has good solid back control 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.#T3#
Gracias is not going to allow Esteves to sit and survive in this position.
Gracias has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Esteves's body.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Gracias's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Esteves is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T4#
Gracias is not going to allow Esteves to sit and survive in this position.
Gracias controls the action.
Esteves biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
Gracias is looking to control Esteves but Esteves is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T5#
Esteves tries to escape the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Gracias controlling the positon.
Esteves wants to escape the position.
Esteves rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T6#
Esteves manages to get to full guard.
Gracias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Esteves swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Esteves is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Esteves can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gracias controls the pace.#T7#
Esteves keeping moving, preventing Gracias from controlling successfully.
Esteves wants to sweep but no luck.
Esteves being controlled here, momentarily.
Esteves is looking to sweep but instead, Gracias has passed into half guard.
Esteves has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracias is working away from the top position though.#T8#
Esteves wants to get back to full guard but Gracias has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (12) vs (2) Esteves
Esteves is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gracias trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gracias sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Esteves 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: Gracias (12) vs (4) Esteves#T9#
Gracias wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracias keeping moving, preventing Esteves from controlling successfully.
Gracias is pulling down on Esteves's head to control his posture. #T10#
Esteves looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Esteves wants to control from the top but Gracias keeps moving.
Gracias pulls Esteves in close to prevent any damage.
Esteves trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Gracias lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (14) vs (4) Esteves
Esteves is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracias engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T12##SUB2#
Esteves is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracias is aware though and is defending well.
Gracias 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.
Esteves is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T13#
Esteves can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gracias controls the pace.
Esteves is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracias stands and throws Esteves's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (17) vs (4) Esteves
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gracias moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracias (19) vs (4) Esteves
Esteves 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.#T14#
Esteves preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Well, if Gracias 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Esteves is trying to control but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracias takes the fight on points by 19 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Helio Gracias thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 141
Date: Apr 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 31 wins and 26 losses; Jamarcus Burroughs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 46 losses; Helio Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Burroughs 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: Burroughs (2) vs (0) Gracias
Gracias is trying to control but can't.
Gracias is looking to improve his position.
Gracias wants to control but Burroughs is keeping busy and won't allow 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.
Gracias wants to improve his position but Burroughs is controlling well.
Burroughs seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burroughs trying to pass the guard but Gracias defending well. #T1#
Burroughs trying to control from half guard but Gracias is working away.
Burroughs is pressing down on Gracias's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracias is holding on for now.
Burroughs controlling the action here.#T2#
Gracias is in trouble now - Burroughs has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (5) vs (0) Gracias
Gracias tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Burroughs can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracias is looking to escape. #T3#
Burroughs controlling the position easily from mount.
Gracias is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Burroughs controlling his opponent.
Burroughs wants to control the pace but Gracias is squirming around nicely.
Burroughs sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gracias is looking to get to half guard.#T5#
Burroughs tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Burroughs trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Burroughs controlling the position easily from mount.
Burroughs trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T6#
Gracias is wriggling around trying to escape.
Burroughs trying to control but Gracias is having none of it. #T7#
Gracias is looking to improve his position but Burroughs isn't that keen on the idea.
Burroughs controlling the position easily from mount.
Burroughs trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T8#
Gracias working to try and regain half guard.
Burroughs wants to control the pace but Gracias is squirming around nicely.
Burroughs tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Burroughs can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracias is looking to escape. #T9#
Burroughs controlling the position easily from mount. #T10#
Burroughs avoids the attempt from Gracias to 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 desperately trying to improve his position but Burroughs has a good base and remains in mount.
Burroughs can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracias is looking to escape. #T11#
Burroughs sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Burroughs looking to control but Gracias is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gracias bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (5) vs (2) Gracias#T12#
Gracias looking to pass the guard.
Burroughs keeping moving, preventing Gracias from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Burroughs wants to control the position but Gracias says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Gracias slows the pace down in half guard.
Burroughs has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracias 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.#T13#
Gracias stalling away here and it's allowed Burroughs to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Burroughs wants to sweep here but Gracias controlling him for the moment.
Gracias wants to control from the top but Burroughs keeps moving. #T14#
Burroughs is controlling Gracias's posture.
Gracias showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gracias wants to pass the guard but Burroughs is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Burroughs takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
Jamarcus Burroughs 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 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 London, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 45 losses; Helio Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 55 wins and 30 losses; Abu Schaubi!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gracias. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gracias (4) vs (0) Schaubi
Schaubi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Schaubi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gracias's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Schaubi gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracias not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Schaubi looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gracias has picked Schaubi up and slammed him! Schaubi can't keep hold of the triangle and Gracias manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (7) vs (0) Schaubi#T1#
Gracias is staying tight to Schaubi's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Gracias has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Schaubi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gracias controls 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.#T2#
Schaubi holds on to Gracias's head and controls the position momentarily.
Gracias wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schaubi keeps working.
Schaubi struggling a bit here.
Gracias controlling from side mount.
Schaubi is not content to let Gracias control the position. #T3#
Schaubi tries to buck Gracias off but Gracias is having none of it.
Schaubi can't do much from the bottom here.
Schaubi tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Schaubi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Schaubi is trying to get back to half guard.
Schaubi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gracias off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracias (7) vs (4) Schaubi
Gracias tries to break free.
#T5##SUB2#
Schaubi is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Gracias knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Gracias for a finish.
Schaubi avoiding Gracias 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Schaubi is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Gracias taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Schaubi.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Abu Schaubi!
Abu Schaubi looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'G-g-g-g-gadOOSHED him through a glass door, b'. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 136
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 63 wins and 46 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 44 losses; Helio Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Toehold changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gracias tries to avoid it but Toehold manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gracias to the ground. Gracias escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Toehold shoots in and bounces Gracias off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Toehold (2) vs (0) Gracias
Gracias managing to control the position.
Toehold trying to control but Gracias is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracias is pulling down on Toehold's head to control his posture. #T1#
Gracias keeping moving, preventing Toehold from controlling successfully.
Gracias tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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.
Gracias controls Toehold momentarily but Toehold frees himself.
Gracias keeping moving, preventing Toehold from controlling successfully.
Gracias keeping full guard, as Toehold tries to pass. #T2#
Gracias has Toehold pulled in close to control his posture.
Gracias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Toehold is one step ahead there.
Gracias controlling Toehold's posture. #T3#
Gracias is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Toehold looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Toehold pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracias is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Gracias is pulling down on Toehold's head to control his posture.
Gracias controls Toehold momentarily but Toehold frees himself. #T5#
Toehold being controlled here momentarily.
Toehold wants to control from the top but Gracias keeps moving.
Toehold sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Toehold passes Gracias's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T6#
Toehold is looking to advance position but Gracias won't allow it.
Toehold sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gracias trying to control here.
#T7#
Gracias is looking for a sweep. Toehold is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracias holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Toehold trying to control the action but Gracias is working from the bottom.
Toehold is looking to advance position but Gracias won't allow it. #T8#
Gracias wants to improve his position but Toehold is controlling well.
Gracias is trying to control but can't.
Gracias has his hands clasped together around Toehold's back. He's all about the action.
Toehold looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T9#
Gracias controlling the position well.
Toehold controlling the action here.
Gracias wants to get back to full guard.#T10#
Gracias is trying to control but can't.
Gracias is refusing to be controlled, as Toehold sits in half guard.
Gracias is doing well to control the position and prevent Toehold from advancing to side 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.
Gracias is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T11#
Toehold passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (5) vs (0) Gracias
Toehold controlling from the full mount.
Gracias is trying to reverse the position but instead Toehold has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Toehold (8) vs (0) Gracias#T12#
Gracias rolls, trying to escape but Toehold keeps control of the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Toehold keeps control of the position as Gracias tries to break free.
Toehold avoiding Gracias 's attempts to control his hands. #T13#
Toehold controlling well, preventing Gracias from escaping the position.
Gracias just looking to survive in the bad position.
Toehold controls the action.
Gracias just trying to survive but Toehold is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T14#
Toehold keeps control of the position easily here as Gracias tries to buck him off.
I really don't envy Gracias right now.
Gracias controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracias is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
A relieved looking Tommy Toehold 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 134
Date: Mar 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 London, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 43 losses; Helio Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 86 wins and 65 losses; Conald Petersen!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Petersen looking to score a takedown here. Gracias is defending well but Petersen drives through and ends up in Gracias's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracias (0) vs (2) Petersen
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gracias looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Petersen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracias seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Petersen tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracias is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracias managing to control the position. #T1#
Petersen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gracias has Petersen pulled in close to control his posture.
Petersen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gracias's guard.
Petersen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Petersen is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracias is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Petersen wants to pass the guard but Gracias 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.#T2#
Petersen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Petersen trying to control the action but Gracias is working from the bottom.
Gracias holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Still in half guard, Petersen seems content to control.
Petersen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracias keeps working.
Petersen tries to pass to full mount but Gracias defends it.
Gracias keeping hold of Petersen's head, controlling as best he can. #T3#
Gracias has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gracias is refusing to be controlled, as Petersen sits in half guard.
Petersen trying to control the pace.
Petersen trying to pass the guard but Gracias defending well.
Petersen passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (0) vs (5) Petersen#T4#
Petersen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gracias is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Petersen controlling his opponent.
Petersen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
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.#T5#
Petersen tries to control but Gracias wriggling away.
Petersen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gracias haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Petersen looking to control and managing it successfully. #T6#
Gracias stops Petersen from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Petersen controlling from the full mount.
Gracias is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gracias tries to hold on but Petersen pushes him away.
Petersen seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Gracias is holding on tight.
Petersen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Petersen trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T7#
Petersen controlling his opponent.
Petersen with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Petersen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gracias is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.#T8#
Petersen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Petersen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracias is looking to escape.
Petersen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gracias is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Petersen looking to control but Gracias is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T9#
Petersen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Petersen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Petersen controlling the pace for now.
Petersen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
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 in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T10#
Petersen is trying to take his opponent's back.
Gracias is squirming around, avoiding Petersen's attempts to control the action. #T11#
Gracias stops Petersen from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Petersen controlling from the full mount.
Gracias is squirming around, avoiding Petersen's attempts to control the action.
Gracias is trying to escape the mount.
Petersen controlling his opponent. #T12#
Petersen trying to control but Gracias is having none of it.
Gracias is desperately trying to improve his position but Petersen has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Petersen has control of Gracias's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Gracias regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Gracias prevents Petersen from taking his back.#T13#
Petersen looking to control but Gracias is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gracias is trying to escape the mount.
Petersen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Petersen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Petersen controlling his opponent. #T14#
Petersen tries to control but Gracias wriggling away.
Petersen seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Gracias is holding on tight.
Petersen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracias is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracias tries to hold on but Petersen postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petersen wins on points by 5 to 0.
A very excited looking Conald Petersen 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 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 35 losses; Jerry Curls! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 42 losses; Helio Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Curls shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gracias manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Curls (2) vs (0) Gracias
Curls trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Curls wants to control from the top but Gracias keeps moving.
Curls wants to pass the guard but Gracias is keeping the position.
Gracias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Curls is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracias trying 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.#T1#
Curls tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracias is retaining full guard.
Curls is looking to pass into half guard but Gracias pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gracias is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Curls (2) vs (2) Gracias
Gracias controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Let's hope that Gracias 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#
Curls looking for a sweep. Not yet Curls, not yet.
Curls trying to control the position.
Gracias sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Curls looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Curls is trying to keep Gracias in close.
Gracias stays in close to Curls's body and controls the position.
Gracias preventing the sweep.
Gracias is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
Curls looking to control.
Gracias trying to control but Curls is working from the bottom.
Gracias is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Curls is trying to keep Gracias in close.
#T5#
Gracias trying to control but Curls is working from the bottom.
Gracias is stalling in the full guard.
Curls 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: Curls (4) vs (2) Gracias#T6#
Gracias wants to control but Curls is keeping busy.
Curls tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gracias knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gracias trying to control here.
#T7#
Gracias is controlling Curls's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Gracias is trying to get back to full guard.
Curls content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gracias tries to get to full guard but Curls has control of the leg. #T8#
Gracias trying to control but Curls postures up.
Gracias controlling the position for now.
Gracias trying to control from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T9#
Gracias won't allow Curls 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.
Curls is looking to take a break and control but Gracias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Curls wants to pass to mount but Gracias is defending the position.
Curls works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (7) vs (2) Gracias
Curls controlling the position easily from mount. #T10#
Curls trying to control but Gracias is having none of it.
Gracias is wriggling around trying to escape.
Curls can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracias is looking to escape.
Gracias wants to hold on but Curls pushes him away.#T11#
Curls trying to control but Gracias is having none of it.
Curls sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T12#
Gracias is looking to get to half guard.
Curls content just to control the position here.
Gracias prevents Curls from taking his back.#T13#
Gracias wants to control but Curls is having none of it.
Curls controlling the pace for now.
Gracias is squirming around, avoiding Curls's attempts to control the action.
Curls fails to move to back control. #T14#
Gracias is squirming around, avoiding Curls's attempts to control the action.
Curls fails to move to back control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracias has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Curls's lack of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Curls takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
A relieved looking Jerry Curls 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 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 12 losses; Anderson Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 42 losses; Helio Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Gracie has closed the distance and engaged Gracias in a clinch.
#TD#
Gracie wants the takedown. Gracias is fighting it off but Gracie persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Gracias's guard against the ropes. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Gracias
Gracie trying to control but Gracias is working from the bottom.
Gracie 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: Gracie (2) vs (2) Gracias
Gracias is stalling in the full guard.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gracie isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Gracias stacks Gracie on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Gracias! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (2) vs (5) Gracias#T1#
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here.
Gracie tries to bench press Gracias off him but Gracias keeps the position.
Gracias taking a breather here.
Gracie is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gracias tries to advance to mount but Gracie denies him. #T2#
I wouldn't like to be where Gracie is right now.
Gracie is trying to control Gracias's posture but Gracias avoids it.
Gracie 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 is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Gracie is not content to let Gracias control the position. #T3#
The referee asks Gracias politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Gracias prefers to stall for the moment though.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gracias wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working. #T4#
Gracias is staying tight to Gracie's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Gracie regains half guard.
Gracie is looking to control Gracias's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Gracias sits in half guard.
Gracie is looking to control Gracias's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?
Gracie wants to improve his position but Gracias is controlling well.
#T5#
Gracie trying to control here.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Gracias is controlling well.
Gracias works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (2) vs (8) Gracias
Gracie keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Gracie wants to hold on but Gracias pushes him away.
Gracias trying to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie tries to reverse the position but Gracias maintains control.#T7#
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie tries to hold on but Gracias pushes him away.
Gracie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gracias is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T8#
Gracias takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gracie wants to hold on but Gracias pushes him away.
Gracie is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gracias controlling from the full mount. #T9#
Gracias avoids the attempt from Gracie to control.
Gracias fails to take his opponent's back.
Gracie is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gracie 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: Gracie (4) vs (8) Gracias
We've been hearing that Gracie has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T10#
Gracie 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 but Gracie postures up. #SUB#
Gracie drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gracias manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gracie has Gracias in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (4) vs (10) Gracias
Gracias postures up.
Gracias is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T11##SUB#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracias doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracias manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracias trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracias passes Gracie's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gracias wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy. #T12#
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
Gracias trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Gracias is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
Gracias is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracias pulls his head out easily. #T13#
Gracie trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (4) vs (13) Gracias
Gracias tries to control but Gracie wriggling away.
Gracie can't escape the position.
Gracie wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (4) vs (16) Gracias#T14#
Good control from Gracias.
Gracias is looking to control Gracie but Gracie is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Gracie trying to control but not successfully.
Gracie tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie trying to control the position but Gracias manages to sink in the hooks.
Gracie can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracias wins on points by 16 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Helio Gracias thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 42 losses; Helio Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 8 losses; Reinaldo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Gracias bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gracias (4) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie tries to bench press Gracias off him but Gracias keeps the position.
Gracie manages to get back to half guard.
Gracie trying to control but Gracias postures up.
Gracias slows the pace down in half guard.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie wants to control but Gracias is keeping busy.
#T1#
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Gracias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracias perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gracias seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gracie for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gracias is looking to advance position but Gracie won't allow it.
Gracias looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracias's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracias's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracias (4) vs (4) Gracie
A bit of a pause in the action here. Gracie controlling the positon.
Gracias turns into Gracie and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (6) vs (4) Gracie
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gracie pulls Gracias in close to his closed guard and prevents Gracias from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3#
Gracias is stalling in the full guard.
Gracias trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracias controlling from the top position. #T4#
Gracias stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie 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.
Gracie is pulling down on Gracias's head. It's preventing any offense from Gracias, at least for the moment.#T5#
Gracias trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracias trying to move into half guard but instead Gracie has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (6) vs (6) Gracie
Gracie 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: Gracias (8) vs (6) Gracie
Gracie is trying to keep Gracias in close.
#T6#
Gracias's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gracias postures up.
Gracias looking to pass the guard.
Gracie trying to control the position.
Gracie 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: Gracias (8) vs (8) Gracie#T7#
Gracie sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gracias trying to control from the bottom.
Gracias is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracie's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracias (12) vs (8) Gracie
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.
Gracie just trying to survive but Gracias is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T8#
Gracias is riding his opponent, not letting Gracie buck him off.
Gracie is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Gracias is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Gracie trying to control the action but Gracias just sinks the hooks in.
Gracie prevents Gracias from getting a body triangle.#T9#
Gracias controls the action.
Gracie trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Gracias has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Gracias gets his hands free as Gracie looks to control. #SUB#
Gracias looking for the choke but no joy.
Gracie trying to control the action but Gracias just sinks the hooks in. #T10#
Gracie tries to escape the position.
Gracie trying to control the position but Gracias manages to sink in the hooks. #T11#
Gracie wants to escape the position.
Gracie trying to control but not successfully.
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.
I really don't envy Gracie right now.
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.#T12#
What can Gracie do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Gracie trying to control the action but Gracias just sinks the hooks in.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Gracias controlling the position well here. Gracie rolled but Gracias kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T13#
Gracie wants to escape the position.
Gracie trying to control but not successfully.
Gracie rolls, trying to escape but Gracias keeps control of the position.
Gracias has good solid back control here. #T14#
I really don't envy Gracie right now.
Gracias struggling to keep hold of the position.
Gracie rolls, trying to escape but Gracias keeps control of the position.
Gracias controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I really don't envy Gracie right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracias takes the fight on points by 12 to 8.
Helio Gracias 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 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 104 wins and 52 losses; Donovan Trumpinov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 41 losses; Helio Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Trumpinov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trumpinov (2) vs (0) Gracias
Trumpinov performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Trumpinov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gracias wants to control but Trumpinov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trumpinov is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracias is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1#
Gracias won't allow Trumpinov to pass to mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Trumpinov'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.
Trumpinov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Trumpinov trying to pass the guard but Gracias defending well.
Well, if Trumpinov 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.
#T2#
Trumpinov is pressing down on Gracias's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracias is holding on for now.
Gracias is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Trumpinov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, 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.#T3#
Trumpinov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracias keeps working.
Trumpinov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Trumpinov (5) vs (0) Gracias
Trumpinov trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Trumpinov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Trumpinov looking to control but Gracias is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Trumpinov wants to control but Gracias has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Gracias is refusing to be controlled, as Trumpinov sits in half guard. #T5#
Trumpinov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gracias is staying active underneath Trumpinov, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T6#
Gracias controlling the position well.
Trumpinov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracias keeps working.
Trumpinov trying to control the pace.
Gracias wants to improve his position but Trumpinov is controlling well.
#T7#
Trumpinov is looking to advance position but Gracias won't allow it.
Gracias wants to improve his position but Trumpinov is controlling well.
#SUB#
Trumpinov is working for a kimura but Gracias is defending it quite comfortably.
Gracias wants to control but Trumpinov is keeping busy.
#T8#
Trumpinov wants to control but Gracias is keeping him busy.
Gracias keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Trumpinov 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.
Gracias is positioning himself well to prevent Trumpinov advancing to mount. #T9#
Trumpinov is stalling here. Gracias is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Trumpinov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gracias has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Trumpinov (5) vs (4) Gracias
Trumpinov can't do much from the bottom here.
Trumpinov is not content to let Gracias control the position. #T10#
Trumpinov is looking to regain half guard here but Gracias keeps moving and retains side control.
Trumpinov is trying to escape the position but Gracias is controlling the position.
Trumpinov is positioning himself to get back to 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.
Trumpinov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gracias's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T11#
Trumpinov tries to roll over but Gracias keeps him under control.
Well, if Gracias 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.
Trumpinov is trying to get back to full guard.#T12#
Gracias stalling away here and it's allowed Trumpinov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Gracias trying to control but Trumpinov is working from the bottom.
Gracias advances to half guard.
Trumpinov won't allow Gracias to pass to mount.
Trumpinov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracias's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracias's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Trumpinov (9) vs (4) Gracias#T13##SUB#
Trumpinov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Trumpinov is looking for the choke from the back position but Gracias is controlling his hands well.
I really don't envy Gracias right now.
Gracias rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Gracias is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracias wants to get back to full guard but Trumpinov has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Trumpinov (12) vs (4) Gracias#T14#
Trumpinov is looking to take a break and control but Gracias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Trumpinov slows the pace down.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracias is not content to let Trumpinov control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trumpinov takes the fight on points by 12 to 4.
Donovan Trumpinov 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 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 31 losses; Tres Sulvar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 40 losses; Helio Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Sulvar gets caught napping as Gracias dives in and scores a takedown. Sulvar manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sulvar (0) vs (2) Gracias
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sulvar has his hands on Gracias's head, controlling the position.
Gracias 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: Sulvar (2) vs (2) Gracias
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sulvar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Sulvar seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gracias for as long as he can get away with.
Gracias has his hands on Sulvar's head, controlling the position. #T2#
Sulvar wants to pass the guard but Gracias is keeping the position.
Sulvar is stalling in the full guard.
Sulvar advances to half guard. #T3#
Gracias is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracias is trying to control but can't.
Sulvar wants to take a breather but Gracias is having none of it. #T4#
Gracias regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gracias is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gracias is continuing to stall.#T5#
Sulvar stopping the sweep attempt from Gracias.
Gracias managing to control the position.
Sulvar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sulvar trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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#
Sulvar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sulvar is fighting to break Gracias's control of his arms but Gracias is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T7#
Gracias controls Sulvar momentarily but Sulvar frees himself.
Gracias 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.#T8#
Sulvar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sulvar trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sulvar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sulvar sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gracias pulls Sulvar in close to prevent any damage. #T9#
Sulvar sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gracias controls Sulvar momentarily but Sulvar frees himself.
Gracias looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracias, not yet. #T10#
Sulvar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gracias seems keen to control Sulvar's posture.
Sulvar wants to control from the top but Gracias keeps moving. #SUB2#
Gracias is looking for a triangle but Sulvar pushes his legs off easily.
#T11#
Gracias seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sulvar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gracias controls Sulvar momentarily but Sulvar frees himself. #T12#
Gracias being controlled here, momentarily.
Sulvar trying to control but Gracias is working from the bottom.
Gracias looking to control.
Sulvar slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (5) vs (2) Gracias#T13#
Sulvar wants to control but Gracias is keeping him busy.
Sulvar moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T14#
Gracias gets back to half guard.
Gracias wants to control but Sulvar is keeping busy.
Sulvar trying to pass the guard but Gracias defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sulvar prevents Gracias from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sulvar takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
A victorious Tres Sulvar 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 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 102 wins and 51 losses; Donald Trump! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 39 losses; Helio Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
No luck for Trump with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
Gracias looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trump (0) vs (2) Gracias
Gracias not doing much here.
Trump trying to control but Gracias postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracias 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.#T1#
Gracias wants to pass the guard but Trump is defending well.
Trump is trying to maintain the position but Gracias is very close to passing his half guard.
Trump wants to improve his position but Gracias is controlling well.
Trump has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracias is working away from the top position though.#T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Trump manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gracias controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Trump keeping moving, preventing Gracias from controlling successfully.
Trump controlling the position.
Gracias preventing the sweep. #T3#
Trump is working hard here to advance position.
Gracias slips nicely into half guard.
Trump is staying active underneath Gracias, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gracias is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
Gracias wants to take a breather but Trump is having none of it.
Trump tries to get to full guard but Gracias has control of the leg.
Gracias is looking to take a break and control but Trump is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Trump is trying to get back to full guard.#T5#
Trump is looking to control Gracias's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Trump avoid being mounted?
Trump is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracias slows the pace down in half guard.
Trump is trying to get back to full guard.#T6#
Trump trying to control but Gracias postures up.
Trump gets back to full guard.
Trump wants to sweep here but Gracias controlling him for the moment.
Trump seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Gracias trying to control the position from guard on top but Trump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Gracias postures up.
Gracias preventing the sweep.
Gracias trying to control the position from guard on top but Trump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Trump wants to sweep but no luck.
Trump manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gracias manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (2) vs (2) Gracias
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Trump controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gracias working a defensive guard here.
Trump sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T9#
Gracias keeping full guard, as Trump tries to pass.
Gracias keeping moving, preventing Trump from controlling successfully.
Gracias wants to sweep but no luck. #T10#
Trump being controlled here momentarily.
Trump trying to control but Gracias is working from the bottom.
Trump is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gracias keeping moving, preventing Trump from controlling successfully. #T11#
Gracias trying to control the position.
Trump wants to control from the top but Gracias keeps moving.
Gracias controls Trump momentarily but Trump frees himself.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Trump's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T12#
Gracias bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Trump's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (2) vs (4) Gracias
Gracias won't allow Trump to sweep him 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.
Gracias 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 (4) vs (4) Gracias
Trump wants to control from the top but Gracias keeps moving. #T13#
Gracias is trying to hold Trump in close to prevent damage but Trump has managed to pass into half guard.
Trump is looking to take a break and control but Gracias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Trump controlling the action here. #T14##SUB#
Gracias is defending against the submission attempts here by Trump.
Trump is pressing down on Gracias's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracias is holding on for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Trump gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Trump takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
A very excited looking Donald Trump 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 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 London, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 39 losses; Helio Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 54 wins and 34 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
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.#TD2#
Kamenev shoots in and bounces Gracias off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracias (0) vs (2) Kamenev
Kamenev content to stall in guard here.
Gracias trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kamenev trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Kamenev postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kamenev is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kamenev's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gracias 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: Gracias (2) vs (2) Kamenev#T2#
Kamenev tries to roll over but Gracias keeps him under control.
Kamenev is still trying to improve position.
Gracias looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kamenev wants to control but Gracias is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Kamenev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracias looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gracias passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (5) vs (2) Kamenev#T4#
Kamenev is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gracias wants to control the pace but Kamenev is squirming around nicely.
Gracias content just to control the position here.
Kamenev tries to reverse the position but Gracias maintains control.
Kamenev wants to hold on but Gracias pushes him away.#T5#
Gracias controlling his opponent.
Gracias prevents Kamenev from getting the reversal.
Gracias avoids the attempt from Kamenev to control.
Gracias trying to control but Kamenev is having none of it.
Kamenev is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Gracias wants to control the pace but Kamenev is squirming around nicely.
Gracias sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kamenev is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gracias controlling his opponent.
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#
Kamenev gets back to half guard.
Gracias passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (8) vs (2) Kamenev
Kamenev sneaks back into half guard.
Still in half guard, Gracias seems content to control.#T8#
Kamenev is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Gracias 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.
Kamenev is looking to control Gracias's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kamenev avoid being mounted?
Gracias seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T9#
Kamenev is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracias's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracias's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracias (8) vs (6) Kamenev
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Kamenev's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Gracias rolls, trying to escape but Kamenev keeps control of the position.
Gracias staying busy and making it hard for Kamenev to control. #SUB2#
Kamenev is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Gracias defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Kamenev biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T10#
Gracias rolls, trying to escape but Kamenev keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Kamenev working for the choke.
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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gracias wants to control his opponent's hands but Kamenev gets his hands free. #T11#
Kamenev struggling to keep hold of the position.
Gracias is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T12#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T13#
Kamenev is not going to allow Gracias to sit and survive in this position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T14##SUB2#
Gracias defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Kamenev's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracias takes the fight on points by 8 to 6.
Helio Gracias thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 123
Date: Feb 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 39 losses; Helio Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 33 losses; Jerry Curls!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gracias tries to clinch but Curls moves out of range. #TD#
Curls tries to sprawl but Gracias drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracias (2) vs (0) Curls
Curls is refusing to be controlled, as Gracias sits in half guard.
Gracias content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Curls has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracias is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Curls is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracias pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Curls is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Gracias jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (5) vs (0) Curls
Gracias taking a breather here.
Curls struggling a bit here.
Gracias takes a little break here. Curls wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T2#
Curls tries to control but Gracias manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Gracias (8) vs (0) Curls
I really don't envy Curls right now.
Gracias will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Curls keeps trying to improve his position.
Curls breaks Gracias's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (8) vs (2) Curls
Gracias seems keen to control Curls's posture.#T3#
Gracias tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracias controls Curls momentarily but Curls frees himself.
Curls tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracias is retaining full guard.
Curls wants to control from the top but Gracias keeps moving. #T4#
Curls stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Curls preventing the sweep.
Gracias not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracias keeping moving, preventing Curls from controlling successfully.
Curls looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T5#
Gracias has control of Curls's left arm, preventing Curls from doing any damage.
Curls trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Curls slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gracias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Curls is one step ahead there.
Curls tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracias is retaining full guard. #T7#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gracias holds on and takes a little breather.
Curls pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracias is keeping the position for now.
Gracias pulls Curls in close to his closed guard and prevents Curls from doing any damage or advancing position.#T8#
Gracias keeping full guard, as Curls tries to pass.
Gracias looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Curls puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Curls is keen to just control but Gracias is a slippery customer.
Curls is looking to advance position but Gracias won't allow it.
Curls wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracias keeps working. #T9#
Gracias is concentrating on defense, preventing Curls from advancing position.
Curls keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Curls is looking to take a break and control but Gracias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10#
Curls is looking to advance position but Gracias won't allow it.
Gracias trying to control here.
Curls is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (8) vs (5) Curls
Gracias is squirming around, avoiding Curls's attempts to control the action. #T11#
Gracias can't escape the position.
Gracias wants to hold on but Curls pushes him away.
Curls prevents Gracias from getting the reversal.
Curls trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gracias tries to lock up and control but Curls gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Curls controlling from the full mount. #T12#
Curls avoids the attempt from Gracias to control.
Curls looking to control but Gracias is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Curls seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Gracias is holding on tight.
Curls wants to control the pace but Gracias is squirming around nicely. #T13#
Gracias tries to hold on but Curls pushes him away.
Curls trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Curls controlling from mount.
Curls fails to advance to Gracias's back.
Curls trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T14#
Gracias tries to reverse the position but Curls maintains control.
Curls sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Curls prevents Gracias from getting the reversal.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracias takes the fight on points by 8 to 5.
During a confident post fight interview, Helio Gracias thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 122
Date: Feb 04, 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 34 wins and 16 losses; Tyler Alvarez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 38 losses; Helio Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracias.
Alvarez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Alvarez leaves Gracias with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gracias darts in looking for a takedown but Alvarez gets double underhooks and turns Gracias into the ropes.
Tyler Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Helio Gracias.
Gracias fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracias fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Gracias closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Alvarez to the mat! Alvarez manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alvarez (0) vs (2) Gracias
Alvarez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gracias manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (2) vs (2) Gracias#T1#
Alvarez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gracias is pulling down on Alvarez's head to control his posture.
Alvarez looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Alvarez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gracias is trying to control the position but Alvarez postures up.
Alvarez pushing down on Gracias's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3#
Gracias is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alvarez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gracias is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Alvarez in particular looking to stall.#T4#
Alvarez wants to control but Gracias is keeping him busy.
Gracias preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Alvarez trying to control from half guard but Gracias is working away.
Gracias works his way to full guard. Good work.#T5#
Gracias can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Alvarez controls the pace.
Gracias manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alvarez manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (2) vs (4) Gracias
Alvarez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracias trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Alvarez looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gracias puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T6#
Alvarez is looking to improve his position.
Gracias is keen to just control but Alvarez is a slippery customer.
We've been hearing good reports from Alvarez's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Alvarez wants to control but Gracias is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracias is pressing down on Alvarez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Alvarez is holding on for now.
Alvarez is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracias controlling the action here. #T7#
Alvarez controlling the position well.
Alvarez wants to improve his position but Gracias is controlling well.
#T8#
Alvarez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alvarez.
Alvarez managing to control the position. #T9#
Gracias slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gracias stopping the sweep attempt from Alvarez.
Gracias's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Alvarez trying to control the position.
#T10#
Gracias trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Alvarez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracias defends it easily.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Gracias from controlling successfully.
Alvarez controls Gracias momentarily but Gracias frees himself. #T11#
Gracias 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.
Alvarez trying to control the position.
Alvarez is really struggling to control Gracias but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gracias controlling from the top position. #T12##T13#
Gracias's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Alvarez is trying to control the position but Gracias postures up. #T14#
Gracias 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.
Gracias advances to half guard.
Gracias stalling away here and it's allowed Alvarez to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracias looking to sit in guard and control but Alvarez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (4) vs (4) Gracias
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Alvarez gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Alvarez takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Tyler Alvarez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 37 losses; Helio Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 28 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracias goes for a double leg but Sulvar avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Sulvar continues to drive forward.
Gracias drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sulvar pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD2#
Sulvar shoots in and bounces Gracias off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracias (0) vs (2) Sulvar
Sulvar is stalling in the 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks 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!#T1#
Sulvar looking to pass the guard.
Sulvar showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gracias keeping moving, preventing Sulvar from controlling successfully.
Sulvar tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracias is retaining full guard. #T2#
Gracias controlling Sulvar's posture.
Sulvar controlling from the top position. #T3#
Sulvar trying to control but Gracias is working from the bottom.
Gracias trying to keep a closed guard but Sulvar is proving a slippery customer.
Sulvar's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gracias keeping moving, preventing Sulvar from controlling successfully. #T4#
Sulvar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sulvar is fighting to break Gracias's control of his arms but Gracias is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gracias controls Sulvar momentarily but Sulvar frees himself.
Gracias wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T5#
Gracias 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.
Sulvar content to stall in guard here.
Gracias working a defensive guard here.
#T6#
Sulvar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sulvar wants to control from the top but Gracias keeps moving.
Sulvar stopping the sweep attempt from Gracias.#T7#
Gracias has his hands on Sulvar's head, controlling the position.
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.
Sulvar being controlled here momentarily.
Sulvar stays in close to Gracias's body and controls the position. #T8#
Gracias 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: Gracias (2) vs (2) Sulvar
Sulvar tries to get to full guard but Gracias has control of the leg.
Gracias slows the pace down in half guard. #T9#
Sulvar is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Gracias jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (5) vs (2) Sulvar
Gracias wants to control but Sulvar is keeping him busy.
Gracias controls the position.
Sulvar tries to bench press Gracias off him but Gracias keeps the position. #T10#
Gracias controlling from side mount.
Gracias wants to control for a moment but Sulvar uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Sulvar makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sulvar.#T11#
Gracias showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T12#
Gracias has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gracias'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.#T13#
Sulvar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sulvar wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gracias 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: Gracias (5) vs (4) Sulvar
Gracias wants to hit a sweep here but Sulvar passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gracias there! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (5) vs (7) Sulvar#T14#
Sulvar looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gracias is working to get back to half guard.
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 7 to 5.
Tres Sulvar thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 36 losses; Helio Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 57 wins and 40 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nice takedown defense from Gracias. No joy for Toehold on that attempt. #TD2#
Toehold 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: Gracias (0) vs (2) Toehold
Toehold is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gracias looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Toehold being controlled here momentarily.
Gracias is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Gracias has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Toehold has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (0) vs (5) Toehold
Gracias wants to control but Toehold postures up.
Gracias is trying to get back to half guard.
Gracias wants to control but Toehold postures up.#T2#
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.
You can see the frustration on Gracias's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Toehold moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Toehold wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracias keeps working. #T3#
Gracias is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Toehold wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracias keeps working.
Gracias can't do much from the bottom here.
Toehold controls the position from side control.#T4#
Gracias tries to bench press Toehold off him but Toehold keeps the position.
Toehold taking a break here but Gracias is having none of it and regains half guard.
Toehold wants to free his trapped foot but Gracias is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T5#
Toehold is keen to just control but Gracias is a slippery customer.
Gracias keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Toehold works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (0) vs (8) Toehold
Toehold controlling from the full mount. #T6#
Gracias working to try and regain half guard.
#T7#
Toehold trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Toehold avoids the attempt from Gracias to control.
Gracias is trying to escape the mount.
Toehold wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T8#
Gracias is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Toehold avoids the attempt from Gracias to control.
Toehold content just to control the position here.
Gracias is trying desperately to improve position.#T9#
Gracias is working hard here to advance position.
Toehold 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 tries to lock up and control but Toehold gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T10#
Gracias is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Toehold can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracias is looking to escape.
Gracias is looking to get to half guard.
Toehold trying to control but Gracias is having none of it. #T11#
Gracias tries to reverse the position but Toehold maintains control.
Toehold controlling from the full mount.
Gracias really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T12#
Gracias is controlling an arm, preventing Toehold from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Gracias really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T13#
Toehold is trying to take his opponent's back.
Gracias manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Toehold performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Toehold trying to control from Gracias's half guard. Gracias has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T14#
Toehold trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Toehold preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toehold sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gracias is adopting a defensive guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold wins on points by 8 to 0. Tommy Toehold retains his super heavyweight title!
Tommy Toehold thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 118
Date: Jan 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 London, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 36 losses; Helio Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 19 losses; Ricky Judge!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Judge moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Judge has picked Gracias up - he's going for a ride! Judge dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracias (0) vs (2) Judge
Judge prevents Gracias from improving his position.
Gracias keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Judge is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judge tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gracias knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Gracias controlling the position well.
My spies in Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu inform me that Judge has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Judge trying to pass the guard but Gracias defending well.
Gracias tries to get to full guard but Judge has control of the leg.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Gracias looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracias manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gracias has control of Judge's left arm, preventing Judge from doing any damage.
Judge wants to control from the top but Gracias keeps moving. #T3#
Judge looking to pass the guard.
Judge content to stall in guard here.
Gracias pulls Judge in to control the position.
Gracias will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gracias tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Gracias working a defensive guard here.
Gracias pulls Judge in close to his closed guard and prevents Judge from doing any damage or advancing position.
Judge trying to control but Gracias is working from the bottom. #T5#
Judge's corner is telling him to maintain 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.
Judge trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracias is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gracias is looking to sweep but instead, Judge has passed into half guard.
Judge trying to control from half guard but Gracias is working away. #T6#
Judge tries to pass to full mount but Gracias defends it.
Judge is stalling here. Gracias is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Judge seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gracias has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracias (4) vs (2) Judge
Judge tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Judge is trying to escape the position but Gracias is controlling the position. #T7#
Judge gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gracias is looking to advance position but Judge won't allow it.
Judge wants to get back to full guard.
Judge is looking to control Gracias's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Judge avoid being mounted?
Judge is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T8#
Well, if Gracias 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.
Judge tries to get to full guard but Gracias has control of the leg. #T9#
Gracias trying to mount his opponent but Judge defends it.
Judge is pressing down on Gracias's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T10##SUB2#
Judge is looking for a triangle here but Gracias uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (7) vs (2) Judge
Judge is looking for a sweep.
Judge prevents Gracias from improving position.
Gracias 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 Judge's shoulder. That is not cool. #T11#
Judge is looking to regain half guard here but Gracias keeps moving and retains side control.
Judge wants to control but Gracias postures up.
Gracias trying to control the action but Judge is working from the bottom.
Gracias tries to advance to mount but Judge denies him. #T12#
Judge is trying to get back to half guard.
A control attempt from Judge but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracias (9) vs (2) Judge
Gracias controlling from the full mount. #T13#
Judge tries to hold on but Gracias postures up.
Gracias wants to control the pace but Judge is squirming around nicely.
Gracias seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Judge is holding on tight.
#T14#
Gracias avoids the attempt from Judge to control.
Judge is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gracias sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Judge is trying to escape the mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Judge is squirming around, avoiding Gracias's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracias takes the fight on points by 9 to 2.
A relieved looking Helio Gracias 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 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 13 losses; Tyler Alvarez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 36 losses; Helio Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gracias fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Alvarez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Gracias throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Alvarez tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gracias is in Alvarez's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alvarez (0) vs (2) Gracias
Alvarez wants to hit a sweep here but Gracias passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Alvarez there! Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (0) vs (5) Gracias
Alvarez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracias controlling his opponent. #T1#
Gracias wants to control the pace but Alvarez is squirming around nicely.
Alvarez is looking to improve his position but Gracias isn't that keen on the idea.
Alvarez is trying to reverse the position but instead Gracias has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Alvarez (0) vs (8) Gracias
Alvarez is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Alvarez just trying to survive but Gracias is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T2#
Gracias is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Alvarez is really stuck here.
Alvarez looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Gracias tries to get the hooks in deep but Alvarez pushed the leg off. #T3#
I would not like to be Alvarez right now.
Gracias's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gracias is not going to allow Alvarez to sit and survive in this position.
Gracias has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Alvarez's body.
#T4#
Alvarez is trying to break free.
Gracias has good solid back control here. #T5#
Alvarez is really stuck here.
Alvarez is working hard here to advance position.
Gracias is looking to control Alvarez but Alvarez is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Alvarez is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
We've been hearing good reports from Alvarez's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Gracias has the hooks in. Alvarez is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T6#
Gracias controlling from the back.
Alvarez just trying to survive but Gracias is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Gracias controlling the position well here. Alvarez rolled but Gracias kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Will Gracias go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T7#
Alvarez tries to escape but Gracias has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gracias just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T8#
I really don't envy Alvarez right now.
Gracias controls the action.#T9#
Alvarez looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
I would not like to be Alvarez right now.
#T10#
Alvarez is really stuck here.
Alvarez trying to control the action but Gracias just sinks the hooks in.
Gracias 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.
#T11#
Alvarez tries to break free.
Gracias is not going to allow Alvarez to sit and survive in this position.
Gracias struggling to keep hold of the position.
Alvarez wants to escape the position.
Gracias has good solid back control here. #T12#
Let's hope that Gracias 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.
Alvarez looking very determined here, making life difficult for Gracias.
#T13#
Alvarez trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Alvarez tries to roll but Gracias sticks to 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.
Alvarez trying to control the position but Gracias manages to sink in the hooks. #T14#
Will Gracias go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Alvarez is in bad spot here.
Gracias looking to hold on to the position here but Alvarez rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Alvarez is trying to control the position but Gracias postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Gracias from controlling successfully.
Gracias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alvarez is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracias wins on points by 8 to 0.
Helio Gracias thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 36 losses; Helio Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 22 losses; Abu Schaubi!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracias misses with a takedown attempt - Schaubi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Schaubi wants to counter with a clinch but Gracias pushes him away.#TD#
Gracias looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracias (2) vs (0) Schaubi
Schaubi is looking for a sweep. Gracias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top 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.
Gracias moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (5) vs (0) Schaubi
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schaubi regains half guard.
Gracias wants to take a breather but Schaubi is having none of it. #T1#
Schaubi keeping hold of Gracias's head, controlling as best he can.
Gracias not doing much here.
Schaubi 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.
Schaubi regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
Schaubi is trying to keep Gracias in close.
Schaubi has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Gracias has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (8) vs (0) Schaubi
Schaubi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gracias controlling the position. #T3#
Gracias is looking to take a break and control but Schaubi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Schaubi is holding Gracias down, trying to stall.
Gracias slows the pace down. #T4#
Schaubi tries to buck Gracias off but Gracias 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.
Schaubi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gracias's best efforts.
Schaubi trying to control but Gracias postures up.
Gracias controlling the pace.
Schaubi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Schaubi.#T5#
Schaubi is controlling Gracias's posture.
Gracias trying to control but Schaubi is working from the bottom.
Schaubi pulls Gracias in to control the position.
Schaubi trying to control the position.
#T6#
Schaubi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Schaubi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Schaubi wants to sweep but no luck.
Schaubi pulls Gracias in to control the position.
Gracias pushing down on Schaubi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T7#
Schaubi is trying to get back to full guard.
Schaubi is looking to control Gracias's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Schaubi avoid being mounted?
Gracias seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Schaubi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Schaubi trying to control from the bottom.
Schaubi works his way to full guard. Good work.#T8#
Schaubi controlling the position.
Gracias not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Schaubi trying to control the position.
Schaubi looking for a sweep. Not yet Schaubi, not yet.
Schaubi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Schaubi is looking to sweep but instead, Gracias has passed into half guard.
#T9#
Schaubi is trying to get back to full guard.
Schaubi is looking to control Gracias's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Schaubi avoid being mounted?
Schaubi is looking for a sweep. Gracias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Schaubi won't allow Gracias to pass to mount. #T10#
Schaubi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracias's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracias's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracias (8) vs (4) Schaubi
Schaubi not allowing Gracias to control his hands.
Gracias is in bad spot here.
Schaubi trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Schaubi biding his time, looking for the opening.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Schaubi's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T11#
I would not like to be Gracias right now.
Gracias tries to escape but Schaubi has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Gracias is working hard here to advance position.
Schaubi wants to control but Gracias is keeping busy.
What can Gracias 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#
Schaubi struggling to keep hold of the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
You can see the frustration on Gracias's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Schaubi controlling the positon.#T13#
Schaubi is looking to control Gracias but Gracias is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Schaubi looking to hold on to the position here but Gracias rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Gracias keeping moving, preventing Schaubi from controlling successfully. #T14#
Schaubi advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (8) vs (7) Schaubi
Schaubi working away.
Gracias seems a little lost for a moment, as Schaubi dominates the positioning.
Schaubi 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!
Schaubi is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracias takes the fight on points by 8 to 7.
During a confident post fight interview, Helio Gracias thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Abu Schaubi was interviewed post fight and said 'Gawld dawg'. |
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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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 27 losses; Tres Sulvar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 35 losses; Helio Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Gracias throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sulvar tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gracias is in Sulvar's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sulvar (0) vs (2) Gracias
Gracias forces his way into half guard.
Sulvar trying to hold on to Gracias's head to control him but Gracias postures up.
Sulvar is controlling Gracias's trapped leg to prevent Gracias from advancing to side control.
Gracias controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Sulvar wants to get back to full guard.
Sulvar is positioning himself well to prevent Gracias advancing to mount.
Sulvar'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.
Gracias with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
Sulvar is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracias is looking to pass Sulvar's guard but actually Sulvar recovers to full guard.
Gracias slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3##T4#
Sulvar wants to control but Gracias passes easily into half guard.
Still in half guard, Gracias seems content to control.
Sulvar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracias is working away from the top position though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T5#
Sulvar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gracias being controlled here momentarily.
Further stalling from Sulvar.#T6#
Gracias postures up.
Sulvar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gracias controls the pace.
Sulvar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracias content to stall in guard here. #T7#
Let's hope that Gracias 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.
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.
Sulvar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T8#
Gracias is stalling in the full guard.
Sulvar trying to control the position here.
Gracias sitting in guard here, content to control. #T9#
Gracias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've been hearing good reports from Sulvar'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.
Sulvar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gracias controls the pace.
Sulvar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T10#
Gracias trying to control the position from guard on top but Sulvar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sulvar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sulvar tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T11#
Gracias looking to pass the guard.
Sulvar looking for a sweep. Not yet Sulvar, not yet.
Sulvar has Gracias pulled in close to control his posture.
Gracias showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gracias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sulvar is keeping the position for now. #T12#
Sulvar wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sulvar is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gracias trying to control but Sulvar is working from the bottom. #T13#
Sulvar is trying to control the position but Gracias postures up.
Gracias 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.
Gracias looking to pass the guard.
Gracias wants to control from the top but Sulvar keeps moving. #T14#
Sulvar 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: Sulvar (2) vs (2) Gracias
Sulvar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracias is keeping the position for now.
Gracias has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Sulvar has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (5) vs (2) Gracias
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracias prevents Sulvar from improving position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sulvar takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
A victorious Tres Sulvar 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 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 113
Date: Jan 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 London, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 34 losses; Helio Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 77 wins and 56 losses; Conald Petersen!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gracias misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Petersen 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) Petersen
Gracias keeping full guard, as Petersen tries to pass.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gracias holds on and takes a little breather.
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.
Petersen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gracias keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Petersen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gracias tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracias working a defensive guard here.
Petersen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gracias bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Petersen's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (2) vs (2) Petersen
Gracias stands and throws Petersen's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (5) vs (2) Petersen#T2#
Petersen is trying to get back to half guard.
Petersen looking for a sweep but Gracias has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracias (7) vs (2) Petersen
Petersen manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Petersen wants to get back to full guard.
Gracias is trying to control. Petersen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Petersen keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Gracias prevents Petersen from improving his position.#T3#
Petersen wants to control but Gracias passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (10) vs (2) Petersen
Gracias controlling the position.
Petersen tries to control but Gracias manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Gracias (13) vs (2) Petersen
Petersen can't escape the position.
Petersen rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Petersen wants to control but Gracias is keeping busy.
#T4#
Gracias wants to lay and pray for a moment but Petersen keeps working.
Petersen tries to roll over but Gracias keeps him under control.
Petersen is trying to control but can't.
Petersen is pressing down on Gracias's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Petersen controlling Gracias's posture.
Petersen tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T5#
Petersen is trying to keep Gracias in close.
Petersen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gracias not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Petersen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T6#
Petersen trying to control the position.
Gracias stopping the sweep attempt from Petersen.
Gracias trying to control the position from guard on top but Petersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracias showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gracias wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving. #T7#
Petersen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Petersen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Petersen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracias 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. #T8#
Gracias stopping the sweep attempt from Petersen.
Petersen pulls Gracias in close to his closed guard and prevents Gracias from doing any damage or advancing position.
Petersen trying to keep a closed guard but Gracias is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Petersen looking for a guillotine here but Gracias defends easily.
Petersen working a defensive guard here.
#T9#
Petersen wants to sweep here but Gracias controlling him for the moment.
Petersen pulls Gracias in close to prevent any damage.
Petersen looking to control.
Gracias is fighting to break Petersen's control of his arms but Petersen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gracias stopping the sweep attempt from Petersen.
Gracias engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gracias stopping the sweep attempt from Petersen.#T10#
Gracias wants to pass the guard but Petersen is keeping the position.
Petersen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracias controlling from the top position.
Petersen looking for a sweep. Not yet Petersen, not yet. #T11#
Petersen looking to control.
Gracias 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.
Petersen seems keen to control Gracias's posture.
Gracias wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving.
Petersen is trying to hold Gracias in close to prevent damage but Gracias has managed to pass into half guard.
Petersen is trying to control but can't.
Petersen tries to roll over but Gracias keeps him under control.
Gracias wants to pass the guard but Petersen is defending well. #T12#
Petersen wants to get back to full guard.
Petersen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gracias is thwarting Petersen's attempts to control the position.
Gracias is just content to waste time from the top position. Petersen takes advantage of the situation and regains 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#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Petersen holds on and takes a little breather.
Petersen wants to sweep here but Gracias controlling him for the moment.
Petersen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Petersen looking to control but Gracias passes into half guard.
Gracias controlling the pace.
Petersen is looking for a sweep. Gracias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T14#
Petersen trying to control from the bottom.
Gracias perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Petersen is trying to control but can't.
Petersen keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Petersen tries to roll over but Gracias keeps him under control.
Petersen wants to sweep but Gracias has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (16) vs (2) Petersen
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersen regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracias takes the fight on points by 16 to 2.
Helio Gracias retains his super heavyweight title!
Our winner, Helio Gracias, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Conald Petersen had this to say: 'Ta Ta there retard'. |
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Event:
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 London, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 34 losses; Helio Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 25 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gracias stuffs the takedown attempt from Sulvar. Sulvar gets slowly back to his feet.
Sulvar shoots in looking for a takedown. Gracias tries to sprawl out of it but Sulvar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Gracias manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Gracias closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sulvar quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracias (2) vs (0) Sulvar
Gracias trying to mount his opponent but Sulvar defends it.
Sulvar is refusing to be controlled, as Gracias sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sulvar trying to hold on to Gracias's head to control him but Gracias postures up.
#T1#
Gracias wants to pass the guard but Sulvar is defending well.
Sulvar is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracias is taking a breather. Sulvar 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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
Sulvar is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracias's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracias's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracias (2) vs (4) Sulvar
Gracias rolls, trying to escape but Sulvar keeps control of the position.
I would not like to be Gracias right now.
Gracias tries to break free.
#T3#
Sulvar biding his time, looking for the opening.
Gracias tries to escape the position.
Sulvar really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Gracias.
It looks like Sulvar 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.#T4#
Sulvar is not going to allow Gracias to sit and survive in this position.
I would not like to be Gracias right now.
Gracias prevents Sulvar from getting a body triangle.#T5#
Sulvar is trying to stick to Gracias's back but Gracias is turning into Sulvar. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sulvar's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gracias. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (4) vs (4) Sulvar
Sulvar trying to control the position.
Sulvar has his hands on Gracias's head, controlling the position.
Gracias is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T6#
Sulvar is controlling Gracias's posture.
Sulvar is trying to control the position but Gracias postures up. #T7#
Gracias controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sulvar controlling Gracias's posture.
Sulvar looking for a sweep. Not yet Sulvar, not yet. #T8#
Sulvar is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sulvar pulls Gracias in to control the position.
Gracias is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gracias stopping the sweep attempt from Sulvar.#T9#
Gracias wants to pass the guard but Sulvar is keeping the position.
Gracias is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gracias trying to control the position from guard on top but Sulvar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Gracias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sulvar is keeping the position for now.
Sulvar pulls Gracias in to control the position.
Sulvar is trying to keep Gracias in close.
Gracias controlling from the top position. #T11#
Sulvar pulls Gracias in close to prevent any damage.
Gracias looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sulvar tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T12#
Sulvar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sulvar managing to control the position.
Gracias trying to control the position from guard on top but Sulvar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Gracias slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sulvar is trying to control the position but Gracias postures up.
Gracias wants to control from the top but Sulvar keeps moving.
Gracias is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
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.#T14#
Sulvar keeping moving, preventing Gracias from controlling successfully.
Sulvar looking for a sweep. Not yet Sulvar, not yet.
Gracias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sulvar is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracias trying to control the position from guard on top but Sulvar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Gracias is heads and Sulvar is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Gracias takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
Helio Gracias retains his super heavyweight title!
Helio Gracias thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 111
Date: Dec 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 76 wins and 55 losses; Conald Petersen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 34 losses; Helio Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracias. #TD2#
Gracias closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Petersen (0) vs (4) Gracias
Petersen is looking for a sweep.
Petersen wants to control but Gracias postures up.
Petersen is looking to regain half guard here but Gracias keeps moving and retains side control.
Gracias controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracias trying to control the position but Petersen is working away.
Petersen is trying to improve his position.
Petersen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gracias off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Petersen (4) vs (4) Gracias#T1#
Gracias is keeping busy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Petersen is really struggling to control Gracias but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Petersen controlling from the back.
Petersen seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gracias for as long as he can get away with.
Gracias is keeping busy.
Petersen controls the action.#T2#
Petersen continues to stall.
Petersen wants to control but Gracias manages to buck him off and is now in Petersen's guard! Nice work there by Gracias! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (4) vs (6) Gracias
Gracias preventing the sweep.
Petersen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Petersen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Petersen pulls Gracias in close to prevent any damage.
Gracias is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Gracias got a little sloppy there for a moment and Petersen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracias has managed to get both his arms back between Petersen's legs - danger averted.
Petersen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gracias manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (6) vs (6) Gracias
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T4#
Gracias looking to control.
Petersen tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracias is retaining full guard.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Petersen trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gracias manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (6) vs (8) Gracias
Gracias showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T5#
Petersen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Petersen wants to improve his position but instead Gracias has moved into half guard.
Petersen is looking for a sweep. Gracias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracias is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Petersen is doing well to control the position and prevent Gracias from advancing to side control.
Petersen regains full guard. Nicely done. #T6#
Petersen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracias sitting in guard, not really doing much.
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.
Gracias controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Petersen wants to hit a sweep here but Gracias passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Petersen there! Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (6) vs (11) Gracias#T7#
Petersen can't escape the position.
Petersen is working hard here to advance position.
Petersen tries to hold on but Gracias pushes him away.
Petersen reaches up to try and control the position but Gracias seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Petersen rolls and tries to escape and now Gracias has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Petersen (6) vs (14) Gracias
Petersen tries to break free.
Gracias is not going to allow Petersen to sit and survive in this position. #T8#
Petersen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gracias is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Petersen prevents Gracias from getting a body triangle.
Gracias avoiding Petersen 's attempts to control his hands.
Petersen tries to escape but Gracias has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Gracias is not going to allow Petersen to sit and survive in this position. #T9#
Gracias trying to control.
Gracias gets his hands free as Petersen looks to control.
Petersen tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Petersen sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Petersen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracias is working away from the top position though.
Petersen tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Gracias has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (6) vs (17) Gracias
Petersen slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T10#
Petersen preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Petersen is trying to get back to full guard.
Petersen wants to control the action here but instead Gracias manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (6) vs (20) Gracias
Petersen tries to reverse the position but Gracias maintains control.
Petersen 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: Petersen (8) vs (20) Gracias
Petersen sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T11#
Petersen wants to control from the top but Gracias keeps moving.
Petersen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Petersen tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracias is retaining full guard.
Petersen works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Petersen seems to be looking for submissions.
Gracias is trying to control but can't.
Petersen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gracias knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T12#
Petersen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Petersen wants to take a breather but Gracias is having none of it.
Petersen is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Gracias keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
Gracias working a defensive guard here.
Gracias keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully. #T13#
Petersen slips nicely into half guard.
Petersen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Petersen wants to free his trapped foot but Gracias is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Petersen slows the pace down in half guard. #T14#
Gracias tries to get to full guard but Petersen has control of the leg.
Gracias is refusing to be controlled, as Petersen sits in half guard.
Gracias trying to control but Petersen 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!
Gracias wins on points by 20 to 8.
Helio Gracias is the new super heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Helio Gracias thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Conald Petersen had this to say: 'Ta Ta there retard'. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 110
Date: Dec 24, 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 51 wins and 37 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 34 losses; Helio Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Gracias shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Toehold's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Toehold (0) vs (2) Gracias
Toehold might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gracias stopping the sweep attempt from Toehold.
Gracias is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gracias trying to control but Toehold 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.
Toehold controls Gracias momentarily but Gracias frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracias won't allow Toehold to sweep him here.
Toehold has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Gracias has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (0) vs (5) Gracias#T1#
Toehold looking for a sweep but Gracias has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Toehold (0) vs (7) Gracias
Toehold wants to control but Gracias is having none of it.
Toehold is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gracias controlling from 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.
Toehold can't escape the position.
#T2#
Gracias controlling from mount.
Gracias trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gracias takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Gracias fails to advance to Toehold's back.
Toehold tries to hold on but Gracias pushes him away.
Gracias tries to control but Toehold wriggling away.
Toehold is looking to improve his position but Gracias isn't that keen on the idea.
Gracias controlling his opponent. #T4#
Gracias is looking to work his way around to Toehold's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Toehold is working to get back to half guard.
Gracias can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Toehold is looking to escape. #T5#
Gracias is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gracias controlling the position easily from mount.
Toehold is looking to get to half guard.#T6#
Gracias controlling the position easily from mount.
Gracias wants to control the pace but Toehold is squirming around nicely.
Gracias sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T7#
Gracias seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Toehold is holding on tight.
Toehold tries to hold on but Gracias postures up.
Toehold is trying to escape the mount but Gracias keeps good control and instead manages to take Toehold's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Toehold (0) vs (10) Gracias
Toehold is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Gracias gets his hands free as Toehold looks to control. #T8#
What can Toehold do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Toehold breaks Gracias's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (2) vs (10) Gracias
Toehold is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gracias wants to hit a sweep here but Toehold passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gracias there! Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (5) vs (10) Gracias
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.
Toehold wants to take Gracias's back but he can't do it this time. #T9#
Gracias can't escape the position.
Toehold content just to control the position here.
Toehold trying to control but Gracias is having none of it. #T10#
Toehold sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gracias wants to hold on but Toehold pushes him away.
Toehold trying to control but Gracias is having none of it.
Gracias tries to control the position but Toehold now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Toehold (8) vs (10) Gracias#T11#
Toehold controlling well, preventing Gracias from escaping the position.
Toehold biding his time, looking for the opening.
I really don't envy Gracias right now.
Good control from Toehold.#T12#
Gracias is keeping busy.
Toehold is not going to allow Gracias to sit and survive in this position.
Gracias turns into Toehold and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (8) vs (12) Gracias
Gracias is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T13#
Toehold seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Toehold wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracias trying to control the position from guard on top but Toehold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracias is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gracias trying to control but Toehold is working from the bottom. #T14#
Toehold looking to control but Gracias passes into half guard.
Gracias with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracias trying to control from half guard but Toehold is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracias wins on points by 12 to 8.
Helio Gracias thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 108
Date: Dec 17, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 33 losses; Helio Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 63 wins and 38 losses; Bo Nickal!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Nickal darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracias (0) vs (2) Nickal
Gracias moves into full guard.
Nickal sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gracias keeping full guard, as Nickal tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracias has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1#
Nickal engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nickal trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nickal trying to move into half guard but instead Gracias has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (2) vs (2) Nickal#T2#
Gracias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nickal is keeping the position for now.
Nickal keeping moving, preventing Gracias from controlling successfully.
Nickal has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3#
Gracias controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gracias's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Nickal seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gracias stays in close to Nickal's body and controls the position. #T4#
Nickal is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nickal is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nickal wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nickal wants to sweep here but Gracias controlling him for the moment. #T5#
Gracias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nickal is keeping the position for now.
Nickal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nickal is trying to keep Gracias in close.
Gracias not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T6#
Gracias being controlled here momentarily. #T7#
Gracias looking to pass the guard.
Gracias trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nickal is trying to keep Gracias in close.
Gracias is stalling in the full guard. #T8#
Nickal is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T9#
Nickal can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gracias controls the pace.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nickal holds on and takes a little breather.
Nickal's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Nickal wants to sweep here but Gracias controlling him for the moment. #T10#
Gracias trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nickal controls Gracias momentarily but Gracias frees himself.
Gracias tries to free his leg and advance position but Nickal is retaining full guard. #T11#
Nickal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracias tries to free his leg and advance position but Nickal is retaining full guard.
Gracias 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.
Nickal keeping moving, preventing Gracias from controlling successfully.
Gracias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nickal lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (2) vs (4) Nickal#T12#
Nickal preventing the sweep.
We've been informed that Nickal has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
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.
Nickal advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (2) vs (7) Nickal
Gracias is looking for a sweep.
Nickal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracias keeps working.
Gracias tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nickal wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T13#
You can see the frustration on Gracias's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gracias is looking for a sweep.
Nickal controls the position from side control.
Nickal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracias keeps working. #T14#
You can see the frustration on Gracias's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gracias is trying to escape the position but Nickal is controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Gracias's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nickal wins on points by 7 to 2.
An out of breath Bo Nickal 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 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 London, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 33 losses; Helio Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 22 losses; Amir Ziyaeddin!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Gracias looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ziyaeddin! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gracias (4) vs (0) Ziyaeddin
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gracias controlling the position from side mount.
Gracias seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ziyaeddin for as long as he can get away with.
Ziyaeddin 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.
Ziyaeddin is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracias trying to control the position but Ziyaeddin is working away. #T1#
Ziyaeddin is trying to improve his position.
Gracias wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ziyaeddin keeps working.
Ziyaeddin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracias trying to control the position but Ziyaeddin is working away.
You can see the frustration on Ziyaeddin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
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#
Ziyaeddin is looking for a sweep.
Gracias wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ziyaeddin keeps working.
Ziyaeddin wants to control but Gracias postures up.
Ziyaeddin tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Ziyaeddin can't do much from the bottom here.
Gracias in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Gracias trying to control the action but Ziyaeddin is working from the bottom. #T4#
Ziyaeddin is trying to control Gracias's posture but Gracias avoids it.
Ziyaeddin is looking to reverse the position.
Ziyaeddin prevents Gracias from improving position. #T5#
The referee asks Gracias politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Gracias prefers to stall for the moment though.
Ziyaeddin struggling a bit here.
Gracias works to advance to full mount. Ziyaeddin defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracias (6) vs (0) Ziyaeddin
Ziyaeddin is squirming around, avoiding Gracias's attempts to control the action.
Ziyaeddin is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T6#
Ziyaeddin wants to hold on but Gracias pushes him away.
Gracias controlling from the full mount.
Ziyaeddin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gracias sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ziyaeddin tries to hold on but Gracias postures up.#T7#
Gracias fails to move to back control. #T8#
Gracias controlling his opponent.
Gracias has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ziyaeddin tries to hold on but Gracias postures up.#T9#
Gracias controlling from mount.
Ziyaeddin tries to lock up and control but Gracias gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gracias can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ziyaeddin is looking to escape. #T10#
Ziyaeddin wants to hold on but Gracias pushes him away.
Gracias wants to take his opponent's back but instead Ziyaeddin manages to regain half guard.
Gracias has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (9) vs (0) Ziyaeddin#T11#
Ziyaeddin tries to hold on but Gracias pushes him away.
Gracias trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gracias wants to take Ziyaeddin's back here but Ziyaeddin is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Gracias takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T12#
Gracias tries to control but Ziyaeddin wriggling away.
Gracias forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Gracias (12) vs (0) Ziyaeddin
Gracias trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T13#
Gracias biding his time, controlling Ziyaeddin.
Ziyaeddin tries to break free.
Gracias is riding his opponent, not letting Ziyaeddin buck him off.
Gracias is not going to allow Ziyaeddin to sit and survive in this position. #T14#
Gracias controlling the position well here. Ziyaeddin rolled but Gracias kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Gracias.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracias takes the fight on points by 12 to 0.
Helio Gracias 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 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 105
Date: Dec 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 100 wins and 58 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 32 losses; Helio Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Gracias shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gracias showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (0) vs (2) Gracias
Diesel wants to control but Gracias is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracias is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gracias looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel keeping control of the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Gracias controlling the action here.
Diesel wants to get back to full guard.
Diesel manages to get to full guard.
Gracias is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Gracias trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracias controlling from the top position.
Diesel wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
Diesel continues to stall.#SUB2#
Gracias drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Diesel manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gracias has Diesel in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (2) Gracias
Gracias wants to sweep here but Diesel controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Diesel showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gracias is trying to control the position but Diesel postures up.
Diesel tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracias is retaining full guard.
Gracias trying to control the position.
Diesel 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. #T5#
Diesel wants to pass the guard but Gracias is keeping the position.
Gracias wants to control but Diesel passes easily into half guard.
Gracias is looking for a sweep. Diesel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diesel controlling the action here.#T6#
Gracias is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Diesel wants to control but Gracias is keeping him busy.
Diesel with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Diesel trying to mount his opponent but Gracias defends it.
Diesel 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. #T7#
Diesel is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T8#
Diesel wants to pass the guard but Gracias is defending well.
Gracias slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gracias is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diesel tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracias is retaining full guard. #T9#
Diesel is working hard here to advance position.
Diesel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Diesel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diesel sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T10#
Gracias is pulling down on Diesel's head to control his posture.
Diesel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Diesel wants to control from the top but Gracias keeps moving.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Diesel is really struggling to control Gracias but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Diesel 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. #T11#
Diesel advances to half guard.
Diesel sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gracias tries to roll over but Diesel keeps him under control.#T12#
Diesel seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Diesel has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Diesel is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracias is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gracias wants to improve his position but Diesel is controlling well.
#T13#
Gracias is staying active underneath Diesel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gracias is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T14#
Diesel is stalling here. Gracias is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Diesel seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gracias has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Diesel (2) vs (6) Gracias
Gracias is looking to take a break and control but Diesel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diesel regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diesel trying to control but Gracias postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracias wins on points by 6 to 2.
Helio Gracias is the new super heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Helio Gracias, 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 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 London, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 32 losses; Helio Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 92 wins and 42 losses; Donald Trump!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Gracias scores with a takedown into Trump's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracias (2) vs (0) Trump
Gracias controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Trump can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracias advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Trump wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump is looking to get back to full guard here but Gracias has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (5) vs (0) Trump
Trump is looking to regain half guard here but Gracias keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Trump is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Trump is still trying to improve position.#T2#
Trump keeps trying to improve his position.
Gracias trying to control the action but Trump is working from the bottom.
Gracias is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T3#
Trump looking for a sweep but Gracias has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracias (7) vs (0) Trump
Trump is wriggling around trying to escape.
Trump regains half guard.
Gracias is controlling the pace.
#T4#
Gracias prevents Trump from improving his position.
Trump trying to control but Gracias postures up.
Gracias prevents Trump from improving his position.#T5#
Gracias perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Trump is looking to control Gracias's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Trump avoid being mounted?
Still in half guard, Gracias seems content to control.
Trump is positioning himself well to prevent Gracias advancing to mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Trump is pressing down on Gracias's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T6#
Trump seems keen to control Gracias's posture.
Gracias sitting in guard here, content to control.
Trump 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.
Trump looking to control.
Gracias seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The 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 looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T7#
Gracias stopping the sweep attempt from Trump.
Trump is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracias 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: Gracias (7) vs (2) Trump#T8#
Gracias keeping moving, preventing Trump from controlling successfully.
Trump 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: Gracias (9) vs (2) Trump
Trump managing to control the position.
Gracias trying to control but Trump is working from the bottom. #T9#
Trump is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracias trying to move into half guard but instead Trump has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (9) vs (4) Trump
Trump 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: Gracias (11) vs (4) Trump
Gracias is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Trump trying to keep a closed guard but Gracias is proving a slippery customer.
#T10#
Trump trying to control the position here.
Let's hope that Trump has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Trump is looking to sweep but instead, Gracias has passed into half guard.
#T11#
Trump is trying to control but can't.
Gracias is trying to control. Trump wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Trump keeping control of the position.
Gracias is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T12#
Trump tries to get to full guard but Gracias has control of the leg.
Trump manages to get to full guard.
Trump is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T13#
Trump is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Trump has Gracias pulled in close to control his posture.
Gracias preventing the sweep.
Gracias wants to control from the top but Trump keeps moving. #T14#
Trump looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracias is one step ahead there.
Trump is controlling Gracias's posture.
Gracias trying to control the position from guard on top but Trump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracias is stalling in the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracias takes the fight on points by 11 to 4.
A relieved looking Helio Gracias 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 103
Date: Dec 03, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 22 losses; Tres Sulvar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 32 losses; Helio Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sulvar shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Gracias 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: Sulvar (0) vs (2) Gracias
Sulvar 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: Sulvar (2) vs (2) Gracias
Gracias keeping moving, preventing Sulvar from controlling successfully.
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.
Gracias looking to control.
Sulvar wants to pass the guard but Gracias is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracias manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sulvar manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (2) vs (4) Gracias#T1#
Sulvar being controlled here, momentarily.
Gracias wants to pass the guard but Sulvar is keeping the position.
Gracias controlling from the top position. #T2#
Gracias trying to move into half guard but instead Sulvar has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (4) vs (4) Gracias#SUB2#
Gracias is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sulvar defends well.
Sulvar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Gracias can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sulvar controls the pace.
Gracias is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sulvar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracias managing to control the position.
Sulvar wants to control from the top but Gracias keeps moving. #T4#
Sulvar stopping the sweep attempt from Gracias.
Sulvar is fighting to break Gracias's control of his arms but Gracias is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sulvar trying to control but Gracias is working from the bottom.
Sulvar is looking to advance position but Gracias has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sulvar (4) vs (8) Gracias#T5#
Sulvar really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gracias controlling the position easily from mount.
Sulvar wants to hold on but Gracias pushes him away.
Gracias wants to control the pace but Sulvar is squirming around nicely. #T6#
Gracias prevents Sulvar from getting the reversal.
Gracias sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gracias fails to advance to Sulvar's back.
Gracias tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T7#
Sulvar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracias 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.
Gracias is looking to work his way around to Sulvar's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Gracias sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sulvar is controlling an arm, preventing Gracias from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T8#
Sulvar is looking to get to half guard.
Gracias tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sulvar is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracias has a good base and remains in mount.#T9#
Sulvar gets back to half guard.
Sulvar is trying to control but Gracias passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (4) vs (11) Gracias
Gracias trying to control the action but Sulvar is working from the bottom.
Gracias looking to control but instead Sulvar has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Sulvar is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Gracias jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (4) vs (14) Gracias#T10#
Gracias advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sulvar (4) vs (16) Gracias
Gracias is trying to take his opponent's back.
Gracias can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sulvar is looking to escape. #T11#
Gracias takes Sulvar's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Sulvar is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Sulvar (4) vs (19) Gracias
Gracias struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB2#
Gracias is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Sulvar won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Gracias off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Helio Gracias!
Helio Gracias 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 102
Date: Dec 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 31 losses; Helio Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 26 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Kamenev shoots in and bounces Gracias off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracias (0) vs (2) Kamenev
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gracias is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kamenev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracias is keeping the position for now.
Gracias has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracias wants to control the position but Kamenev says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T1#
Gracias controlling the leg, holding on 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.
Kamenev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gracias knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kamenev keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kamenev's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Gracias is controlling Kamenev's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Kamenev prevents Gracias from improving his position.
Gracias is working hard here to advance position.
Gracias has a hand on Kamenev's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kamenev takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (0) vs (5) Kamenev#T3#
Gracias keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kamenev controlling from the full mount.
Let's hope that Kamenev 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.
Kamenev wants to control the pace but Gracias is squirming around nicely. #T4#
Kamenev tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gracias wants to hold on but Kamenev pushes him away.
Kamenev controlling the position easily from mount.
Gracias is desperately trying to improve his position but Kamenev has a good base and remains in mount.#T5#
Kamenev wants to take Gracias's back here but Gracias is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Kamenev prevents Gracias from getting the reversal.
Kamenev trying to control but Gracias is having none of it. #T6#
Gracias is desperately trying to improve his position but Kamenev has a good base and remains in mount.
Kamenev controlling from mount.
Kamenev can't control as he wanted to and Gracias manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Gracias manages to get to full guard.
Gracias trying to control the position.
#T7#
Kamenev sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kamenev tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracias is retaining full guard.
Kamenev passes Gracias's left leg - he's now in 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.
Gracias tries to roll over but Kamenev keeps him under control.#T8#
Well, if Kamenev 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.
Kamenev trying to mount his opponent but Gracias defends it.
Gracias wants to control but Kamenev is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T9#
Kamenev tries to pass to full mount but Gracias defends it.
Gracias is trying to control but can't.
Gracias is refusing to be controlled, as Kamenev sits in half guard.
Gracias trying to hold on to Kamenev's head to control him but Kamenev postures up.
Kamenev 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. #T10#
Gracias is trying to maintain the position but Kamenev is very close to passing his half guard.#T11#
Kamenev is trying to control. Gracias wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gracias holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Gracias trying to control but Kamenev postures up.
Gracias is not content to let Kamenev control the position.
Gracias keeping hold of Kamenev's head, controlling as best he can. #T12#
Kamenev trying to mount his opponent but Gracias defends it.
Kamenev takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gracias has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kamenev is working away from the top position though.
Kamenev is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracias is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T13#
Gracias is looking for a sweep. Kamenev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kamenev is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gracias is staying active underneath Kamenev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gracias is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kamenev trying to control from half guard but Gracias is working away. #T14#
Kamenev content to control rather than advance.
Gracias is looking for a sweep. Kamenev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kamenev slows the pace down in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracias wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kamenev wins on points by 5 to 0.
Our winner, Ivan Kamenev, 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 101
Date: Nov 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 60 wins and 34 losses; Bo Nickal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 31 losses; Helio Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Gracias drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nickal (0) vs (2) Gracias
Nickal keeping moving, preventing Gracias from controlling successfully.
Nickal looking for a sweep. Not yet Nickal, not yet.
Gracias not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal is adopting a defensive guard.
Nickal 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.
Gracias looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Nickal is trying to keep Gracias in close.
Nickal is pulling down on Gracias's head. It's preventing any offense from Gracias, at least for the moment.#T2#
Gracias content to stall in guard here.
Nickal looking to control.
Gracias sitting in guard here, content to control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nickal holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
Nickal is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracias trying to control but Nickal is working from the bottom.
Nickal is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nickal being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
Nickal wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gracias is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T5#
Nickal trying to keep a closed guard but Gracias is proving a slippery customer.
Gracias wants to pass the guard but Nickal is keeping the position.
Nickal working a defensive guard here.
#T6#
Nickal can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gracias controls the pace.
Nickal wants to sweep but no luck.
Nickal has his hands on Gracias's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Gracias got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nickal has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracias has managed to get both his arms back between Nickal's legs - danger averted.#T7#
Gracias trying to control but Nickal is working from the bottom.
Nickal pulls Gracias in to control the position.
Gracias looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nickal is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (2) vs (2) Gracias#T8#
Nickal wants to control from the top but Gracias keeps moving.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gracias keeping full guard, as Nickal tries to pass.
Nickal won't allow Gracias to sweep him here. #T9#
Nickal wants to pass the guard but Gracias is keeping the position.
Gracias controlling Nickal's posture.
Nickal wants to control from the top but Gracias keeps moving.
Nickal not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
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.#T10#
Nickal won't allow Gracias to sweep him here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gracias holds on and takes a little breather.
Gracias trying to control the position.
Nickal is looking to advance position but Gracias has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nickal (2) vs (6) Gracias
Gracias takes Nickal's back. Score +3 for taking back: Nickal (2) vs (9) Gracias#T11#
Gracias really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Nickal.
Nickal wants to control his opponent's hands but Gracias gets his hands free.
Gracias keeps control of the position as Nickal tries to break free.
Nickal trying to control but not successfully. #T12#
Nickal tries to break free.
Gracias controls the position.
Nickal tries to break free.
#T13#
Nickal is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Nickal is in bad spot here.
Nickal trying to control the action but Gracias just sinks the hooks in.
Gracias struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T14#
Good control from Gracias.
Nickal manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gracias's guard. Nice work there by Nickal.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (4) vs (9) Gracias
Nickal stopping the sweep attempt from Gracias.
Gracias being controlled here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracias pulls Nickal in to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracias wins on points by 9 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 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 London, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 30 losses; Helio Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Anderson Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Gracias gets tackled into the ropes by Gracie. Gracie maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Gracie has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gracias uses from the top position.
Gracias trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gracie has his hands on Gracias's head, controlling the position.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Gracias tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracias is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Gracias postures up. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Gracias pushes his legs off easily.
Gracias is stalling in the full guard. #T2##SUB2#
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Gracias defends easily.
Gracias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Gracias stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
Gracias trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracias is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gracias trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom. #T4#
Gracie 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#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gracie wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T5#
Gracias trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie is controlling Gracias's posture.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracias showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gracie is trying to keep Gracias in close.
#T6#
Gracias looking to pass the guard.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
Gracias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Gracie has Gracias pulled in close to control his posture. #T7#
Gracias trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracias looking to pass the guard.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracie trying to control the position here. #T8#
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracias slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in 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.
Gracias being controlled here momentarily.
Gracias looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (0) vs (2) Gracie#T9#
Gracie trying to control but Gracias is working from the bottom.
Gracie stands and throws Gracias's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (0) vs (5) Gracie
Gracias is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Gracie is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracias (0) vs (7) Gracie#T10#
Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracias is looking to escape.
Gracias tries to lock up and control but Gracie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gracie prevents Gracias from getting the reversal.
Gracie tries to control but Gracias wriggling away.
Gracie sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T11#
Gracias is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.
Gracias tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
Gracie wants to take his opponent's back but Gracias doesn't allow it.
Gracias is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.#T12#
Gracie controlling from the full mount.
Gracias is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gracie is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Gracias is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Gracias (0) vs (10) Gracie
Gracie just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T13##SUB2#
Gracie looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for the choke from the back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Gracie's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Gracie has the hooks in. Gracias is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T14#
Gracias tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gracias keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gracias is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie 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!
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie wins on points by 10 to 0.
An out of breath Anderson Gracie 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 99
Date: Nov 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 25 losses; Abubakar Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 30 losses; Helio Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gracias is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Gracias closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Camara (0) vs (4) Gracias
Camara is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gracias wants to lay and pray for a moment but Camara keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gracias content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Gracias trying to control from half guard but Camara is working away.
Gracias takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gracias seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Camara does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Camara wants to get back to full guard.
Camara is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracias's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracias's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Camara (4) vs (4) Gracias
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T2#
I would not like to be Gracias right now.
#SUB#
Camara is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Camara is looking for a choke. Gracias gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Gracias manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (4) vs (6) Gracias
Camara seems keen to control Gracias's posture.#T3#
Gracias is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gracias is pushing down on Camara's leg trying to pass to half guard. Camara is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracias has managed to sneak the leg through.#T4#
Camara is looking to control Gracias's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Camara avoid being mounted?
Camara wants to get back to full guard.
Camara works his way to full guard. Good work.
Camara is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Camara is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (6) vs (6) Gracias
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gracias wants to control but Camara is keeping busy.
#T5#
Gracias is looking to improve his position.
Gracias is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Camara's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Camara's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Camara (6) vs (10) Gracias
Camara trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Gracias controlling well, preventing Camara from escaping the position.
Gracias not allowing Camara to control his hands. #T6#
Gracias is looking to control Camara but Camara is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Gracias is controlling the position but Camara somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Camara is looking for a sweep. Gracias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracias trying to control from Camara's half guard. Camara has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T7#
Gracias content to stall in guard here.
Camara is controlling Gracias's posture.#T8#
Gracias trying to control the position from guard on top but Camara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Camara is trying to keep Gracias in close.
Gracias won't allow Camara to sweep him here.
Camara will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T9#
Camara keeping moving, preventing Gracias from controlling successfully.
Gracias preventing the sweep.
Camara is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracias is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T10#
Camara not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Camara controlling the position.#T11#
Camara wants to sweep here but Gracias controlling him for the moment.
Gracias trying to control but Camara is working from the bottom.
Camara is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T12#
Camara is trying to control the position but Gracias postures up.
Gracias wants to control from the top but Camara keeps moving.
Camara is trying to keep Gracias in close.
Gracias is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Camara has control of Gracias's left arm, preventing Gracias from doing any damage. #T13#
Gracias trying to control but Camara is working from the bottom.
Camara working a defensive guard here.
#T14#
Camara is really struggling to control Gracias but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracias wants to pass the guard but Camara is keeping the position.
Camara looking for a sweep. Not yet Camara, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracias wins on points by 10 to 6.
A very excited looking Helio Gracias made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 98
Date: Nov 19, 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 30 wins and 30 losses; Helio Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 125 wins and 70 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracias shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pavlov as he jumps to the side.
Pavlov with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Gracias holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD#
Gracias has picked Pavlov up - he's going for a ride! Gracias dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracias (2) vs (0) Pavlov
Pavlov is positioning himself well to prevent Gracias advancing to mount.
Pavlov is trying to maintain the position but Gracias is very close to passing his half guard.
Pavlov tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Gracias has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (5) vs (0) Pavlov
Pavlov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T1#
Pavlov wants to get back to full guard.
Gracias will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pavlov trying to control here.
Pavlov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pavlov trying to control here.
Pavlov manages to get to full guard.
Pavlov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
Pavlov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pavlov has his hands on Gracias's head, controlling the position.
Gracias wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Pavlov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Pavlov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Pavlov is trying to keep Gracias in close.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Pavlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracias is one step ahead there. #T4#
Gracias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now.
Pavlov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracias sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pavlov trying to keep a closed guard but Gracias is proving a slippery customer.
Pavlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracias is one step ahead there. #T5#
Pavlov trying to control the position here.
Gracias sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pavlov controls Gracias momentarily but Gracias frees himself.
Pavlov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gracias haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T6#
Pavlov pulls Gracias in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Pavlov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracias doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracias manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pavlov controls Gracias momentarily but Gracias frees himself.
Pavlov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pavlov is controlling Gracias's posture.
Pavlov trying to control the position.
#T7#
Gracias wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is keeping the position.
Gracias trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov is trying to control the position but Gracias postures up.
Gracias preventing the sweep.
Gracias is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gracias won't allow Pavlov to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Pavlov looking for a guillotine here but Gracias defends easily.
Gracias tries to free his leg and advance position but Pavlov is retaining full guard. #T8#
Gracias stopping the sweep attempt from Pavlov.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Gracias from controlling successfully.
Gracias stopping the sweep attempt from Pavlov.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gracias content to stall in guard here.
Pavlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Pavlov, not yet. #T9#
Gracias 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.
Gracias won't allow Pavlov to sweep him here.
Pavlov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracias is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pavlov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pavlov wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracias wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is keeping the position.
Pavlov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T10#
Pavlov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pavlov pulls Gracias in close to prevent any damage.
Pavlov looking to control.
Gracias is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pavlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracias controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T11#
Pavlov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Pavlov working a defensive guard here.
Pavlov trying to control the position here.
Pavlov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pavlov is trying to keep Gracias in close.
#T12#
Gracias stopping the sweep attempt from Pavlov.
Pavlov is trying to control the position but Gracias postures up.
Pavlov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gracias is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pavlov 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 (5) vs (2) Pavlov
Pavlov is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T13#
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Gracias keeps moving.
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracias is retaining full guard.
Pavlov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov 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: Gracias (7) vs (2) Pavlov
Pavlov looking to control.
#T14#
Gracias trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Gracias controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pavlov looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pavlov holds on and takes a little breather.
Gracias looking to sit in guard and control but Pavlov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (7) vs (4) Pavlov
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracias takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
A very excited looking Helio Gracias made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 97
Date: Nov 17, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 97 wins and 57 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 30 losses; Helio Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Gracias drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (0) vs (2) Gracias
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Diesel is pulling down on Gracias's head. It's preventing any offense from Gracias, at least for the moment.
Diesel wants to sweep but no luck.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Gracias from controlling successfully.
Gracias being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel continues to stall.#T1#
More hug and hope from Diesel.
Diesel'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.
Gracias is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Diesel working a defensive guard here.
Diesel has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gracias trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Gracias controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
Diesel pulls Gracias in to control the position.
Gracias trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diesel is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T4#
Gracias is stalling in the full guard. #T5#
Gracias preventing the sweep.
Gracias trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diesel wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracias wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
Diesel pulls Gracias in close to prevent any damage. #T6#
Gracias wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
Diesel is trying to control the position but Gracias postures up.
Diesel wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gracias won't allow Diesel to sweep him here. #T7#
Diesel trying to control the position here.
Gracias won't allow Diesel to sweep him here.
Gracias wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
Diesel wants to sweep but no luck. #T8#
Gracias controls from within his opponent's guard.
Diesel 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: Diesel (2) vs (2) Gracias
Still in half guard, Diesel seems content to control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracias manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T9#
Gracias wants to sweep here but Diesel controlling him for the moment.
Gracias is trying to control the position but Diesel postures up.
Diesel trying to control but Gracias 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.
Diesel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T10#
Gracias is trying to control the position but Diesel postures up.
Gracias keeping full guard, as Diesel tries to pass.
Gracias looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T11#
Diesel slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Diesel seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gracias for as long as he can get away with.
Gracias trying to control the position.
#T12#
Diesel controlling from the top position.
Diesel trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diesel won't allow Gracias to sweep him here. #T13#
Diesel's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gracias keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully.
Diesel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracias is keeping the position for now.
Gracias working a defensive guard here.
Diesel 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: Diesel (2) vs (4) Gracias#T14#
Gracias is looking to pass into half guard but Diesel pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Diesel is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (4) vs (4) Gracias
Gracias 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: Diesel (4) vs (6) Gracias
Gracias keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diesel is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracias wins on points by 6 to 4.
A relieved looking Helio Gracias 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 94
Date: Nov 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 30 losses; Helio Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 25 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Kamenev moves into the clinch.
Gracias goes for a takedown attempt but Kamenev pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Kamenev instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Kamenev jumps 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.
Gracias is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gracias trying to control but Kamenev is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracias wants to pass the guard but Kamenev is keeping the position.
Gracias is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Kamenev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracias is one step ahead there.
Gracias trying to move into half guard but instead Kamenev has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (0) vs (2) Kamenev
Kamenev preventing the sweep.
Gracias is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
Kamenev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kamenev trying to control but Gracias is working from the bottom. #T3#
Gracias looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracias, not yet.
Kamenev 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.
Let's hope that Kamenev 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.#T4#
Gracias is pulling down on Kamenev's head. It's preventing any offense from Kamenev, at least for the moment.
Kamenev looking to pass the guard.
Kamenev wants to control from the top but Gracias keeps moving. #T5#
Gracias is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kamenev controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kamenev 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: Gracias (2) vs (2) Kamenev
Gracias seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T6##SUB2#
Kamenev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracias gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Kamenev working for a triangle but Gracias defends it easily.
Gracias showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T7#
Kamenev is trying to control the position but Gracias postures up. #SUB2#
Kamenev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gracias content to stall in guard here. #T8##SUB2#
Kamenev looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gracias has picked Kamenev up and slammed him! Kamenev can't keep hold of the triangle and Gracias manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (5) vs (2) Kamenev
Gracias has control of an arm but Kamenev manages to advance to Gracias's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracias (5) vs (6) Kamenev
Gracias turns into Kamenev and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (7) vs (6) Kamenev#SUB2#
Kamenev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracias is aware though and is defending well.
Kamenev keeping moving, preventing Gracias from controlling successfully. #T9#
Gracias is stalling in the full guard.
Kamenev keeping moving, preventing Gracias from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kamenev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracias doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracias manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T10#
Gracias controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Kamenev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracias is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T11#
Kamenev keeping moving, preventing Gracias from controlling successfully.
Gracias content to stall in guard here. #T12#
Gracias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kamenev keeping moving, preventing Gracias from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kamenev looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gracias passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (10) vs (6) Kamenev#T13#
Gracias moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Kamenev is not content to let Gracias control the position.
Kamenev looking for a sweep but Gracias has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracias (12) vs (6) Kamenev#T14#
Gracias avoids the attempt from Kamenev to control.
Gracias looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kamenev wants to hold on but Gracias pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracias takes the fight on points by 12 to 6.
Our winner, Helio Gracias, 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 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 54 wins and 33 losses; Bo Nickal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 29 losses; Helio Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Gracias gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nickal (2) vs (0) Gracias
Nickal trying to control but Gracias is working from the bottom.
Gracias keeping full guard, as Nickal tries to pass.
Gracias has Nickal pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (5) vs (0) Gracias
Nickal 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.
Nickal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracias keeps working. #T1#
Who's going to make the next move?
Gracias prevents Nickal from moving into mount.
You can see the frustration on Gracias's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Gracias's face as Nickal controls the position. #T2#
Gracias regains half guard there - taking advantage of Nickal's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Gracias is in trouble now - Nickal has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (8) vs (0) Gracias
Gracias is working to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Nickal trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nickal takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nickal looking to control but Gracias is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gracias wants to control but Nickal is having none of it.#T4#
Gracias tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nickal controlling his opponent.
Nickal wants to take his opponent's back but instead Gracias manages to regain half guard.
Gracias works his way to full guard. Good work.#T5#
Gracias looking to control but Nickal passes into half guard.
Gracias wants to control but Nickal is keeping busy.
Nickal stalling.
Gracias wants to control but Nickal is keeping busy.
#T6#
Gracias tries to get to full guard but Nickal has control of the leg.
Nickal takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gracias wants to get back to full guard.
Nickal 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.
Nickal keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T7#
Gracias trying to control from the bottom.
Nickal is trying to control. Gracias wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nickal looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nickal is thwarting Gracias's attempts to control the position.
Nickal wants to take a breather but Gracias is having none of it. #T8#
Still in half guard, Nickal seems content to control.
Nickal wants to free his trapped foot but Gracias is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nickal not doing much 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.
Nickal trying to mount his opponent but Gracias defends it. #T9#
Gracias trying to hold on to Nickal's head to control him but Nickal postures up.
Gracias is not content to let Nickal control the position.#T10#
Gracias is concentrating on defense, preventing Nickal from advancing position.
Nickal not doing much here.
#T11#
Nickal is looking to take a break and control but Gracias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracias trying to control but Nickal postures up.
#T12#
Gracias is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracias trying to control from the bottom.
Gracias is looking for a sweep. Nickal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T13#
Nickal with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nickal wants to take a breather but Gracias is having none of it.
Gracias wants to control but Nickal is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nickal not doing much here.
Gracias is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T14#
Gracias is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nickal tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gracias knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Still in half guard, Nickal seems content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nickal takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
A relieved looking Bo Nickal thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 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 65 wins and 47 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 28 losses; Helio Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fiso shoots for a takedown but Gracias saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Gracias tries to sprawl but Fiso drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiso (2) vs (0) Gracias#SUB#
Fiso is looking for a kimura but Gracias is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fiso to get the leverage.
Fiso tries to pass to full mount but Gracias defends it.
Gracias wants to improve his position but Fiso is controlling well.
Fiso is trying to control. Gracias wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've been hearing good reports from Fiso'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.
Fiso is looking to advance position but Gracias won't allow it.
Fiso is looking to stall here but Gracias recovers full guard. #T1#
Fiso is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracias can't keep his opponent in guard - Fiso advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2##SUB#
Fiso is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fiso wants to control but Gracias is keeping him busy.
Fiso tries to pass to full mount but Gracias defends it.
Fiso wants to take a breather but Gracias 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.
Gracias is holding on to half guard well.
Fiso wants to free his trapped foot but Gracias is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gracias is pressing down on Fiso's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Fiso passes Gracias'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.
Gracias is looking to improve his position.
Fiso tries to pass to full mount but Gracias defends it.
Gracias controlling the position well.
Fiso is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracias is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gracias won't allow Fiso to pass to mount.
Gracias slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gracias is pulling down on Fiso's head to control his posture. #T4#
Gracias keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Fiso sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fiso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiso trying to control but Gracias is working from the bottom.
Fiso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracias is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Fiso trying to control but Gracias is working from the bottom.
Fiso is really struggling to control Gracias but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Fiso controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gracias keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully. #T6#
Gracias controls Fiso momentarily but Fiso frees himself.
Fiso slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (5) vs (0) Gracias
Fiso is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Fiso moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Fiso (7) vs (0) Gracias
Fiso forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Fiso (10) vs (0) Gracias#T7##SUB#
Gracias preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Fiso.
Fiso controls the action.
Fiso is looking to control Gracias but Gracias is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Fiso controlling from the back.
Gracias staying busy and making it hard for Fiso to control. #T8##SUB#
Fiso is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Gracias is defending well though. Fiso let's go of the attempt for now.
Fiso is looking to control Gracias but Gracias is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Fiso gets his hands free as Gracias looks to control.
Fiso is trying to control but Gracias is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Fiso tries to control but Gracias wriggling away.
Fiso wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T9#
Fiso looking to control but Gracias is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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.
Fiso wants to control the pace but Gracias is squirming around nicely.
Fiso content just to control the position here.
Fiso fails to move to back control. #T10#
Fiso looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fiso looking to control but Gracias is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fiso prevents Gracias from getting the reversal.
Fiso controlling from the full mount.
Fiso tries to control but Gracias wriggling away. #T11#
Gracias tries to lock up and control but Fiso gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fiso trying to control but Gracias is having none of it.
Fiso avoids the attempt from Gracias to control.
Fiso wants to control the action but instead Gracias gets a body lock and reverses into Fiso's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (10) vs (2) Gracias
Fiso is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fiso wants to control but Gracias passes easily into half guard.
#T12#
The fighters are battling for position here. Fiso manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fiso wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Gracias is now in half guard.
Well, if Gracias 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.
Gracias seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fiso does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fiso is trying is best to control the position here.
Fiso wants to improve his position but Gracias is controlling well.
Fiso might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fiso is looking to control Gracias's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fiso avoid being mounted?#T13#
Fiso tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Gracias has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (10) vs (5) Gracias
Gracias sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T14##SUB2#
Gracias swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Fiso is now in Gracias's guard. A big mistake from Gracias there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (12) vs (5) Gracias
Fiso is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fiso forces his way into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Well, if Fiso 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiso takes the fight on points by 12 to 5.
A victorious Malaki Fiso 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 90
Date: Oct 25, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 87 wins and 39 losses; Donald Trump! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 27 losses; Helio Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Trump closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #TD#
Trump wants the takedown. Gracias is fighting it off but Trump persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Gracias's guard against the ropes. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trump (2) vs (0) Gracias
Trump looking to pass the guard.
Trump's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gracias controlling Trump's posture.
Gracias keeping moving, preventing Trump from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracias trying to control the position.
#T1#
Trump stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Trump wants to control from the top but Gracias keeps moving.
Gracias has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
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 wants to pass the guard but Gracias is keeping the position.#T2#
Trump wants to control from the top but Gracias keeps moving.
Gracias looking to control.
Trump trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Gracias is trying to control the position but Trump postures up.
Trump wants to pass the guard but Gracias is keeping the position.
Gracias keeping moving, preventing Trump from controlling successfully.
Trump pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracias is keeping the position for now.
Trump is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Trump sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gracias's guard.
Gracias trying to hold on to Trump's head to control him but Trump postures up.
Trump looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gracias wants to improve his position but Trump is controlling well.
#T5#
Gracias trying to control from the bottom.
Trump wants to free his trapped foot but Gracias is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Trump is trying to control. Gracias wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gracias has his hands clasped together around Trump's back. He's all about the action.
Trump works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (5) vs (0) Gracias#T6#
Trump is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Trump wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracias keeps working. #SUB#
Trump tries for a kimura but Gracias is defending well.
Trump wants to control but Gracias is keeping him busy. #T7#
Gracias regains half guard there - taking advantage of Trump's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Trump is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracias is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Trump controlling the pace.
Gracias is trying to get back to full guard.#T8#
Gracias slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gracias keeping moving, preventing Trump from controlling successfully.
Gracias is adopting a defensive guard.#T9#
Gracias is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Trump is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gracias 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.#T10#
Trump wants to pass the guard but Gracias is keeping the position.
Trump trying to control but Gracias is working from the bottom.
Trump 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.
Gracias controls Trump momentarily but Trump frees himself. #T11#
Gracias keeping full guard, as Trump tries to pass.
Trump is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Trump trying to move into half guard but instead Gracias has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (5) vs (2) Gracias
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.#T12#
Gracias stopping the sweep attempt from Trump.
Gracias pushes down on Trump's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gracias in particular looking to stall.
Trump wants to improve his position but Gracias is controlling well.
#T13#
Trump trying to control but Gracias postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gracias tries to pass to full mount but Trump defends it.
Trump trying to hold on to Gracias's head to control him but Gracias postures up.
#T14#
Gracias content to control rather than advance.
Trump moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Trump 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!
Gracias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trump swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trump takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
Donald Trump retains his super heavyweight title!
Donald Trump 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 89
Date: Oct 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 12 losses; Abu Schaubi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 27 losses; Helio Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gracias shoots for a takedown but Schaubi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As Gracias tries to get set, Schaubi tries to push him back and clinch up but Gracias manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Schaubi moves into range and clinches up with Gracias.#TD#
Schaubi successfully pulls guard.
Schaubi trying to control the position.
Schaubi keeping full guard, as Gracias tries to pass.
Schaubi working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schaubi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gracias is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Schaubi is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
Schaubi trying to keep a closed guard but Gracias is proving a slippery customer.
Gracias stopping the sweep attempt from Schaubi.
Schaubi wants to hit a sweep here but Gracias passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Schaubi there! Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (0) vs (3) Gracias
Schaubi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T2#
Schaubi is trying to get back to full guard.
Schaubi is not content to let Gracias control the position.
Schaubi is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3#
Gracias is looking to stall here but Schaubi recovers full guard.
Schaubi is trying to control the position but Gracias postures up.
Gracias preventing the sweep.
Schaubi keeping moving, preventing Gracias from controlling successfully. #T4#
Gracias is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Schaubi is trying to control the position but Gracias postures up.
Gracias stopping the sweep attempt from Schaubi.
Gracias controlling from the top position.
Schaubi has his hands on Gracias's head, controlling the position. #T5#
Gracias controlling from the top position.
Let's hope that Gracias 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.
Schaubi pulls Gracias in to control the position. #T6#
Schaubi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracias is fighting to break Schaubi's control of his arms but Schaubi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Schaubi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracias trying to control the position from guard on top but Schaubi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracias postures up.
#T7#
Gracias controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Schaubi working a defensive guard here.
Gracias 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.
Schaubi looking for a sweep. Not yet Schaubi, not yet. #T8#
Gracias passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (0) vs (6) Gracias
Schaubi is trying to get back to half guard.
Schaubi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gracias off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Schaubi (4) vs (6) Gracias
Gracias rolls, trying to escape but Schaubi keeps control of the position.
Gracias staying busy and making it hard for Schaubi to control.
Schaubi is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T9##SUB#
Gracias preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Schaubi.
Gracias trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
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.
Schaubi trying to control momentarily.
#SUB#
Schaubi looking for the RNC.
Schaubi is looking to control Gracias but Gracias is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T10#
Schaubi keeps control of the position as Gracias tries to break free.
Schaubi controls the action.
Schaubi keeps control of the position as Gracias tries to break free.
#SUB#
Schaubi is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Gracias defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T11#
Schaubi struggling to keep hold of the position.
Gracias is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Schaubi tries to get the hooks in deep but Gracias pushed the leg off. #T12#
Schaubi is trying to control but Gracias is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Schaubi content just to control the position here.
Schaubi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Schaubi trying to control but Gracias is having none of it. #T13#
Schaubi controlling the position easily from mount.
Gracias is squirming around, avoiding Schaubi's attempts to control the action. #T14#
Schaubi pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Schaubi tries to control but Gracias wriggling away.
Gracias is looking to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schaubi tries to take his opponent's back but Gracias turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schaubi (4) vs (8) Gracias
Schaubi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracias wins on points by 8 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Helio Gracias thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Abu Schaubi had this to say: 'Gawld dawg'. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 88
Date: Oct 20, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Alexander Mesquita! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 27 losses; Helio Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Gracias tries to sprawl but Mesquita drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mesquita (2) vs (0) Gracias#SUB#
Mesquita is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Mesquita is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gracias doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mesquita.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Mesquita seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Gracias has recovered full guard.
Gracias keeping full guard, as Mesquita tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita won't allow Gracias to sweep him here. #T1#
Gracias looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mesquita is really struggling to control Gracias but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T2#
Gracias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mesquita is one step ahead there.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mesquita wants to pass the guard but Gracias is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Gracias is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mesquita defends well.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Mesquita sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gracias keeping full guard, as Mesquita tries to pass.
Gracias not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracias keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully.
Mesquita looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Gracias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mesquita is one step ahead there.
Gracias is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gracias keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully.
Mesquita trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gracias manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (2) vs (2) Gracias#SUB#
Mesquita looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T5#
Gracias controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gracias preventing the sweep.
Gracias pushing down on Mesquita's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Mesquita actively working from the bottom here.
Mesquita tries to get to full guard but Gracias has control of the leg.
Mesquita is working hard here to advance position.#T6#
Mesquita is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Belmiro Academy, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Mesquita tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Gracias has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (2) vs (5) Gracias
Mesquita is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T7#
Mesquita is trying desperately to improve position.
Gracias trying to control but Mesquita 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.
Mesquita is trying to escape the mount.
#T8#
Mesquita regains half guard.#T9#
Mesquita is looking to improve his position.
Gracias is pressing down on Mesquita's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mesquita is holding on for now.
Mesquita trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Gracias manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (2) vs (8) Gracias
Mesquita tries to hold on but Gracias pushes him away.
Mesquita working to try and regain half guard.
#T10#
Mesquita 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: Mesquita (4) vs (8) Gracias
Mesquita looking to pass the guard.
Mesquita 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: Mesquita (4) vs (10) Gracias#SUB#
Mesquita working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracias doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracias manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mesquita 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.#T11#
Mesquita looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gracias puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Gracias perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mesquita is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracias stalling.
Mesquita is looking for a sweep. Gracias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T12#
Still in half guard, Gracias seems content to control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mesquita manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mesquita looking for a sweep. Not yet Mesquita, not yet. #SUB#
Mesquita escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracias gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mesquita not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracias advances to half guard. #T13#
Mesquita is pressing down on Gracias's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mesquita wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracias controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gracias looking to pass the guard. #T14#
Mesquita wants to sweep here but Gracias controlling him for the moment.
Gracias is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mesquita looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Gracias drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mesquita manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gracias has Mesquita in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (6) vs (10) Gracias
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracias not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracias wins on points by 10 to 6.
Helio Gracias 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 87
Date: Oct 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 65 wins and 49 losses; Conald Petersen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 27 losses; Helio Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Petersen looking to score a takedown here. Gracias is defending well but Petersen drives through and ends up in Gracias's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Petersen (2) vs (0) Gracias
Petersen being controlled here momentarily.
Petersen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Petersen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracias keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully. #T1#
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Petersen content to stall in guard here.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Gracias keeps moving.
Petersen is looking to advance position but Gracias has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Petersen (2) vs (4) Gracias
Gracias prevents Petersen from getting the reversal.#T2#
Petersen wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Petersen (2) vs (7) Gracias
Petersen tries to escape the position.
Petersen trying to control but not successfully.
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.
Petersen tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Petersen wants to hold on but Gracias pushes him away.
Gracias controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Gracias is trying to take his opponent's back.
Petersen tries to reverse the position but Gracias maintains control.
Petersen tries to hold on but Gracias pushes him away.
Gracias trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Petersen is working to get back to half guard.
Petersen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
Petersen has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Petersen (2) vs (10) Gracias
Petersen is trying to break free.
Gracias is looking to control Petersen but Petersen is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Gracias biding his time, controlling Petersen.
Petersen is trying to break free.
#T5#
Petersen trying to control the hands but Gracias breaks the grip.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Petersen has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Petersen trying to control the hands but Gracias breaks the grip.
Petersen tries to escape but Gracias has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Petersen manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gracias's guard. Nice work there by Petersen.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (4) vs (10) Gracias
Petersen trying to control but Gracias is working from the bottom.
Petersen trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gracias manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (4) vs (12) Gracias#T6#
Petersen is trying to control the position but Gracias postures up.
Petersen managing to control the position.
Petersen working a defensive guard here.
Gracias trying to control but Petersen is working from the bottom.
Petersen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracias controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T7#
Gracias trying to control the position from guard on top but Petersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen looking for a sweep. Not yet Petersen, not yet.
Petersen is working hard here to advance position.
Petersen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (6) vs (12) Gracias#T8#
Gracias is pulling down on Petersen's head to control his posture.
Petersen trying to control but Gracias is working from the bottom.
Petersen 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: Petersen (6) vs (14) Gracias
Petersen is adopting a defensive guard.
Petersen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T9#
Petersen pulls Gracias in close to prevent any damage.
Petersen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Petersen keeping moving, preventing Gracias from controlling successfully.
Petersen wants to improve his position but instead Gracias has moved into half guard.
Petersen keeping hold of Gracias's head, controlling as best he can. #T10#
Petersen is trying to control but can't.
Petersen wants to improve his position but Gracias is controlling well.
Petersen is looking to control Gracias's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Petersen avoid being mounted?
Petersen wants to improve his position but Gracias is controlling well.
Petersen wants to control but Gracias is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T11#
Petersen is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Gracias seems content to control.
Petersen trying to control here.
Petersen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Petersen looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gracias puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Petersen wants to improve his position but Gracias is controlling well.
Petersen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T12#
Gracias trying to control the position from guard on top but Petersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracias is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Petersen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Petersen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Petersen keeping moving, preventing Gracias from controlling successfully.
Petersen pulls Gracias in to control the position. #T13#
Petersen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Petersen trying to keep a closed guard but Gracias is proving a slippery customer.
Petersen pulls Gracias in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Petersen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Petersen controlling Gracias's posture. #T14##SUB2#
Gracias drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracias jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Petersen has his foot on Gracias's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracias works his way back into a safe position though.
Petersen trying to control the position here.
Petersen working a defensive guard but Gracias passes into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracias prevents Petersen from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracias wins on points by 14 to 6.
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.
Conald Petersen was interviewed post fight and said 'Ta Ta there retard'. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 85
Date: Oct 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 61 wins and 45 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 26 losses; Helio Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Fiso gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Fiso (4) vs (0) Gracias
Fiso is looking to take a break and control but Gracias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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Fiso working away.
Gracias seems a little lost for a moment, as Fiso dominates the positioning.
Gracias wants to control but Fiso postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Gracias is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Fiso tries to advance to mount but Gracias denies him. #SUB#
Fiso tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fiso has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gracias wants to control but Fiso postures up.
Gracias tries to bench press Fiso off him but Fiso keeps the position.
Fiso is looking to take a break and control but Gracias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracias is letting Fiso control him for a moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
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.#T2#
Gracias is not content to let Fiso control the position.
Fiso working away.
Fiso trying to control the action but Gracias is working from the bottom.
Gracias is looking to regain half guard here but Fiso keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Fiso works to advance to full mount. Gracias defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Fiso (6) vs (0) Gracias
Fiso sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fiso wants to control but instead Gracias manages to regain half guard. #SUB#
Fiso 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. Fiso eventually gives up the hold.
Fiso trying to control the action but Gracias is working from the bottom. #T4#
Well, if Fiso 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.
Fiso is pressing down on Gracias's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracias is holding on for now.
Fiso wants to take a breather but Gracias is having none of it.
Fiso wants to pass the guard but Gracias is defending well.
Fiso prevents Gracias from improving his position.
Gracias manages to get to full guard.
#T5#
Gracias looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fiso sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fiso slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (9) vs (0) Gracias
Fiso tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gracias's legs.
Fiso is looking to take a break and control but Gracias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T6#
Fiso is really struggling to control Gracias but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Fiso slows the pace down.
Fiso'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.
Fiso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracias keeps working.
Gracias can't do much from the bottom here.
Gracias gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Fiso (11) vs (0) Gracias
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#
Fiso is trying to take his opponent's back.
Fiso is working hard here to advance position.
Fiso trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fiso fails to advance to Gracias's back.
Fiso mounts Gracias! Really nice guard pass there! #T8#
Fiso trying to control but Gracias is having none of it.
Fiso is stalling here but it's allowed Gracias to get half guard.
Gracias is refusing to be controlled, as Fiso sits in half guard.
Fiso trying to mount his opponent but Gracias defends it.
Fiso is looking to take a break and control but Gracias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T9#
Gracias tries to roll over but Fiso keeps him under control.
Fiso is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Gracias controlling Fiso's posture.
Fiso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracias is keeping the position for now.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Fiso 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.
Fiso might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fiso trying to control but Gracias is working from the bottom. #T11##SUB2#
Gracias looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fiso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracias is keeping the position for now.
Fiso 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: Fiso (11) vs (2) Gracias
Fiso trying to keep a closed guard but Gracias is proving a slippery customer.
Fiso can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracias advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fiso is looking to improve his position.
#T12#
Gracias looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gracias keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Gracias is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fiso defends it well.
Fiso trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Gracias manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (11) vs (5) Gracias
Gracias seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Fiso is holding on tight.
#T13#
Fiso tries to hold on but Gracias postures up.
Fiso is working to get back to half guard.
Fiso wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Fiso (11) vs (8) Gracias
Gracias gets his hands free as Fiso looks to control.
Fiso wants to escape the position.
Fiso looking very determined here, making life difficult for Gracias.
Gracias is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T14#
Fiso rolls, trying to escape but Gracias keeps control of the position.
Gracias trying to control momentarily.
Fiso is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Will Gracias go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiso looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Gracias keeps control of the position as Fiso tries to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiso takes the fight on points by 11 to 8.
Malaki Fiso 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 84
Date: Oct 06, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 25 losses; Helio Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 10 losses; Abu Schaubi!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Schaubi closes the distance and pushes Gracias back into the ropes.
Gracias goes for a takedown in the clinch but Schaubi prevents it.
#TD2#
Schaubi pulls guard effortlessly.
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.
Schaubi is pulling down on Gracias's head to control his posture.
Gracias trying to control the position from guard on top but Schaubi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schaubi is controlling Gracias's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracias looking to sit in guard and control but Schaubi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (0) vs (2) Schaubi
Schaubi tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracias is retaining full guard. #T1#
Schaubi 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: Gracias (2) vs (2) Schaubi
Schaubi trying to keep a closed guard but Gracias is proving a slippery customer.
Schaubi keeping moving, preventing Gracias from controlling successfully.
Schaubi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Schaubi working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
Gracias is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gracias being controlled here momentarily.
Schaubi is trying to control the position but Gracias postures up. #T3#
Schaubi keeping full guard, as Gracias tries to pass.
Schaubi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracias is one step ahead there.
Gracias is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gracias looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Schaubi trying to control the position.
Schaubi trying to control the position here.
Schaubi looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gracias puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T5#
Schaubi is concentrating on defense, preventing Gracias from advancing position.
Schaubi is looking for a sweep. Gracias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Schaubi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Schaubi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Schaubi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Schaubi keeping moving, preventing Gracias from controlling successfully.
Schaubi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracias is one step ahead there. #T6#
Schaubi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracias content to stall in guard here. #T7#
Schaubi trying to keep a closed guard but Gracias is proving a slippery customer.
Gracias pushing down on Schaubi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gracias seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Schaubi trying to control from the bottom.
#T8#
Gracias prevents Schaubi from improving his position.
Schaubi gets back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Schaubi wants to sweep here but Gracias controlling him for the moment.
Schaubi is trying to keep Gracias in close.
Schaubi keeping full guard, as Gracias tries to pass. #T9#
Schaubi pulls Gracias in to control the position.
Schaubi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Schaubi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Schaubi looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T10#
Schaubi working a defensive guard but Gracias manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (5) vs (2) Schaubi
Schaubi struggling a bit here.
Schaubi is looking for a sweep.
Gracias staying calm.
Schaubi is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T11#
Gracias trying to control the position but Schaubi is working away.
Gracias tries to move into full mount but can't pass Schaubi's legs.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Schaubi being controlled for a moment. #T12#
Schaubi is not content to let Gracias control the position.
You can see the frustration on Schaubi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Schaubi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gracias off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracias (5) vs (6) Schaubi#T13#
Gracias prevents Schaubi from getting a body triangle.#SUB2#
Schaubi is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Gracias defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Schaubi is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Gracias has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Gracias is keeping busy.
#T14#
Gracias trying to control the hands but Schaubi won't let him. #SUB2#
Schaubi patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schaubi tries to get the hooks in deep but Gracias pushed the leg off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schaubi wins on points by 6 to 5.
An intense looking Abu Schaubi took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'G-g-g-g-gadOOSHED him through a glass door, b'. |
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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 93 wins and 53 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 25 losses; Helio Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, 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.
Gracias tries to clinch up.
Gracias tries to clinch up but Diesel circles away and keeps his distance.
Diesel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gracias fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diesel attempts a counter takedown but Gracias avoids it well and moves away.#TD2#
Gracias darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (0) vs (2) Gracias
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel keeping hold of Gracias's head, controlling as best he can. #T1#
Gracias stalling away here and it's allowed Diesel to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Diesel seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Gracias controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Diesel has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Diesel looking to control.
Gracias being controlled here momentarily.
Gracias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diesel is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Diesel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gracias controls the pace.
Diesel is trying to keep Gracias in close.
Gracias trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Gracias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diesel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracias wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
Gracias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diesel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diesel pulls Gracias in to control the position. #T5#
Gracias sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T6#
Gracias is fighting to break Diesel's control of his arms but Diesel is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gracias passes Diesel's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gracias content to control rather than advance. #T7#
Diesel wants to sweep but Gracias has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (0) vs (5) Gracias
Gracias looking to control but instead Diesel has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Gracias seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T8#
Gracias is trying to control. Diesel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Diesel trying to control from the bottom.
Gracias content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T9#
Gracias is keen to just control but Diesel is a slippery customer.
Gracias controlling the action here.
Diesel wants to control but Gracias is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T10#
Gracias stalling.
Gracias seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diesel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Well, if Gracias is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T11#
Diesel is trying to control but can't.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Diesel is refusing to be controlled, as Gracias sits in half guard.
Diesel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracias is working away from the top position though.
Gracias wants to pass the guard but Diesel is defending well. #T12#
Gracias controlling the action here.
Diesel trying to hold on to Gracias's head to control him but Gracias postures up.
Gracias wants to pass to mount but Diesel is defending the position. #T13#
Gracias stalling.
Diesel controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Gracias is looking to take a break and control but Diesel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T14#
Diesel wants to control but Gracias is keeping busy.
Gracias slows the pace down in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracias wins on points by 5 to 0.
Helio Gracias 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 81
Date: Sep 27, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 26 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 24 losses; Helio Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Toehold gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Toehold (2) vs (0) Gracias
Toehold trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracias controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Toehold seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
Gracias wants to get back to full guard.
Toehold is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gracias is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Gracias controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Gracias wants to control but Toehold is keeping busy.
Gracias is controlling Toehold's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T3#
Toehold wants to free his trapped foot but Gracias is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gracias trying to hold on to Toehold's head to control him but Toehold postures up.
Gracias wants to get back to full guard.
Toehold passes into side control, despite Gracias's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (5) vs (0) Gracias
Gracias is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Gracias is trying to control Toehold's posture but Toehold avoids it.
Toehold advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Toehold (7) vs (0) Gracias
Toehold controlling from mount.
Toehold can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracias is looking to escape. #T5#
Gracias tries to hold on but Toehold postures up.
Gracias is looking to improve his position but Toehold isn't that keen on the idea.
Gracias wants to hold on but Toehold pushes him away.#T6#
Toehold wants to control the pace but Gracias is squirming around nicely.
Toehold controlling the pace for now.
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#
Gracias is looking to get to half guard.
Gracias reaches up to try and control the position but Toehold seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Gracias rolls and tries to escape and now Toehold has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Toehold (10) vs (0) Gracias
Toehold wants to control but Gracias is keeping busy.#T8#
Toehold is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gracias is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gracias tries to roll but Toehold sticks to his back.
Gracias needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Toehold's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Gracias trying to control the action but Toehold just sinks the hooks in.
Toehold keeps control of the position as Gracias tries to break free.
#T9#
Toehold struggling to keep hold of the position.
Gracias is trying to break free.
Will Toehold go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Toehold biding his time, controlling Gracias.
Toehold not allowing Gracias to control his hands. #T10#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Toehold keeps control of the position as Gracias tries to break free.
#T11#
Toehold controls the action.
A lull in the action here.
Toehold 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.
Gracias trying to control the position but Toehold manages to sink in the hooks. #T12#
Toehold trying to control.
You can see the frustration on Gracias's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Toehold trying to control.
Gracias can't escape the position.
Gracias looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T13#
You can see the frustration on Gracias's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Toehold trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Gracias trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
What can Gracias do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Gracias just trying to survive but Toehold is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T14#
Toehold is looking to control Gracias but Gracias is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracias tries to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold takes the fight on points by 10 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:
Bots de Garra 76
Date: Sep 13, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 116 wins and 61 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 23 losses; Helio Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gracias shoots in for a takedown but Pavlov shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Pavlov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Pavlov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Pavlov (4) vs (0) Gracias
Pavlov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Gracias prevents Pavlov from improving position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov takes a little break here. Gracias wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Pavlov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Pavlov wants to control but Gracias is keeping him busy. #T1#
Gracias trying to remain calm as Pavlov controls from the top position.
Pavlov wants to control but Gracias is keeping him busy.
Pavlov looking to control but instead Gracias has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Pavlov is looking to take a break and control but Gracias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracias is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Gracias is looking to improve his position.
Gracias has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pavlov 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.#T2#
Still in half guard, Pavlov seems content to control.
Gracias controlling the position for now.
Pavlov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gracias has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pavlov is working away from the top position though.
Gracias is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
Pavlov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pavlov is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracias is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Pavlov is looking to advance position but Gracias won't allow it.
Pavlov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pavlov is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracias is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pavlov is controlling the pace.
Gracias is not content to let Pavlov control the position.#T4#
Pavlov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pavlov wants to take a breather but Gracias is having none of it.
Pavlov slows the pace down in half guard. #T5##T6#
Gracias makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracias.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracias has control of Pavlov's left arm, preventing Pavlov from doing any damage.
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracias is retaining full guard.
Gracias tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gracias holds on and takes a little breather.
Pavlov trying to control but Gracias is working from the bottom.
Pavlov passes into half guard.
Gracias is trying to control but can't.
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracias keeps working. #T8#
Pavlov controlling the action here.
Gracias has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pavlov is working away from the top position though.
Pavlov trying to control the action but Gracias is working from the bottom.
Pavlov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pavlov wants to take a breather but Gracias is having none of it. #T9#
Gracias wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy.
Pavlov wants to take a breather but Gracias is having none of it.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but Gracias defending well.
Pavlov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pavlov passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (7) vs (0) Gracias#T10#
Pavlov controlling from side mount.
Pavlov trying to control the position but Gracias is working away.
Pavlov controls the position.
Pavlov wants to control but Gracias is keeping him busy.
Gracias seems a little lost for a moment, as Pavlov dominates the positioning.#T11#
Pavlov trying to control the position but Gracias is working away. #SUB#
Pavlov swings around for an armbar but Gracias sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Pavlov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (7) vs (2) Gracias
Pavlov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T12#
Gracias preventing the sweep.
Gracias wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is keeping the position.
Gracias is fighting to break Pavlov's control of his arms but Pavlov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gracias preventing the sweep.
Gracias postures up.
Gracias sitting in guard, not really doing much.
It looks like Gracias might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T13#
Pavlov is trying to keep Gracias in close.
Gracias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now.
Pavlov is trying to control the position but Gracias postures up.
Pavlov has control of Gracias's left arm, preventing Gracias from doing any damage. #T14#
Pavlov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gracias looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gracias stopping the sweep attempt from Pavlov.
Pavlov controlling Gracias's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
Matvey Pavlov retains his super heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Matvey Pavlov 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 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 27 wins and 20 losses; Joshua Burroughs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 23 losses; Helio Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Burroughs shoots in and gets a takedown into Gracias's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burroughs (2) vs (0) Gracias
Burroughs tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracias is retaining full guard.
Gracias has Burroughs 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.
Gracias wants to sweep but no luck.
Burroughs trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burroughs is fighting to break Gracias's control of his arms but Gracias 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.
Burroughs 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: Burroughs (2) vs (2) Gracias#T1#
Burroughs is trying to hold Gracias in close to prevent damage but Gracias has managed to pass into half guard.
Gracias seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Burroughs does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Burroughs trying to control but Gracias postures up.
Gracias is trying to control. Burroughs wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Burroughs is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Burroughs wants to control but Gracias is keeping busy.
Gracias is looking to stall here but Burroughs recovers full guard.
Burroughs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracias is one step ahead there.
Burroughs keeping full guard, as Gracias tries to pass. #T3#
Burroughs is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Burroughs can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gracias controls the pace.
Burroughs keeping moving, preventing Gracias from controlling successfully. #T4#
Gracias postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Burroughs holds on and takes a little breather.
Gracias content to stall in guard here.
Gracias's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T5#
Gracias slips nicely into half guard.
Gracias seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Burroughs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T6#
Burroughs is working hard here to advance position.
Burroughs tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Gracias has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (2) vs (5) Gracias
Burroughs is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T7#
Gracias takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Let's hope that Gracias 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.
Gracias tries to control but Burroughs wriggling away.
Gracias sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T8#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gracias trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Burroughs tries to hold on but Gracias pushes him away. #T9#
Gracias tries to control but Burroughs wriggling away.
Gracias controlling from mount.
Burroughs manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Burroughs wants to improve his position but Gracias is controlling well.
Gracias works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (2) vs (8) Gracias#T10#
Burroughs tries to bench press Gracias off him but Gracias keeps the position.
A lull in the action here as Gracias stalls from top position.
Burroughs is looking for a sweep.#T11#
Gracias taking a breather here.
Gracias working away.
Gracias advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Burroughs (2) vs (10) Gracias
Gracias tries to push Burroughs's head away but Burroughs is holding on tight.
Gracias trying to control but Burroughs is having none of it. #T12#
Gracias controlling the pace for now.
Gracias trying to control but Burroughs is having none of it.
Burroughs working to try and regain half guard.
#T13#
Burroughs is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Burroughs regains half guard.
Burroughs is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gracias is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T14#
Burroughs is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Burroughs looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Burroughs looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracias wins on points by 10 to 2.
A victorious Helio Gracias thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 74
Date: Sep 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 27 losses; Bo Nickal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 23 losses; Helio Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracias fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD2#
Gracias looking to score a takedown here. Nickal is defending well but Gracias drives through and ends up in Nickal's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nickal (0) vs (2) Gracias
Nickal working a defensive guard here.
Nickal seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gracias wants to pass the guard but Nickal is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracias controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
It looks like Gracias might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Nickal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nickal has Gracias pulled in close to control his posture.
Nickal looking to control.
#T2#
Nickal is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gracias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracias won't allow Nickal to sweep him here.
Gracias passes Nickal's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gracias wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nickal keeps working.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Nickal trying to control but Gracias postures up.
#T3#
Gracias sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nickal is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracias looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
Nickal wants to improve his position but Gracias is controlling well.
Nickal is trying to maintain the position but Gracias is very close to passing his half guard.
Gracias content to control rather than advance. #T5#
Nickal is holding on to half guard well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T6#
Nickal looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nickal gets back to full guard.
Nickal is pulling down on Gracias's head to control his posture. #T7#
Nickal bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracias's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (2) vs (2) Gracias
Gracias working a defensive guard here.
Gracias keeping moving, preventing Nickal from controlling successfully.
Gracias is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T8#
Nickal content to stall in guard here.
Nickal trying to control but Gracias is working from the bottom. #T9#
Nickal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gracias controlling Nickal's posture. #SUB2#
Gracias working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Nickal has passed into half guard!
#T10#
Nickal is keen to just control but Gracias is a slippery customer.
Nickal sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T11#
Gracias wants to get back to full guard.
Gracias is not content to let Nickal control the position.
Nickal is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T12#
Gracias tries to get to full guard but Nickal has control of the leg.
Nickal content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T13#
Gracias wants to control but Nickal is keeping busy.
Nickal content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nickal seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gracias for as long as he can get away with.#T14#
Nickal is trying to control. Gracias wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracias is trying to maintain the position but Nickal is very close to passing his half guard.
Gracias wants to improve his position but Nickal is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Gracias gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Gracias wins on points by 3 to 2.
A victorious Helio Gracias thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 69
Date: Aug 27, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 23 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 22 losses; Helio Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Toehold looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Toehold (2) vs (0) Gracias
Toehold content to control rather than advance.
Gracias holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Toehold is looking to take a break and control but Gracias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toehold has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (5) vs (0) Gracias#T1#
Gracias is trying to escape the mount.
Toehold trying to control but Gracias is having none of it.
Toehold is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gracias is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T2#
Gracias is looking to get to half guard.
Toehold trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gracias wants to hold on but Toehold pushes him away.
Gracias is working to get back to half guard.
Gracias is squirming around, avoiding Toehold's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Toehold is really struggling to control Gracias but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T4#
Gracias is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gracias is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gracias tries to control the position but Toehold now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Toehold (8) vs (0) Gracias
Gracias tries to escape but Toehold has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T5#
Gracias trying to control the position but Toehold manages to sink in the hooks.
Gracias prevents Toehold 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.
Toehold 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.
Toehold is looking to control Gracias but Gracias is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Toehold trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Gracias doesn't escape. #T6#
Toehold keeps control of the position as Gracias tries to break free.
#T7#
Toehold biding his time, looking for the opening.
I really don't envy Gracias right now.
#T8#
Will Toehold go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
You can see the frustration on Gracias's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Gracias trying to control the position but Toehold manages to sink in the hooks.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Toehold controlling the positon.
Gracias trying to control but not successfully. #T9#
Toehold trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Toehold just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Toehold avoiding Gracias 's attempts to control his hands.
Gracias might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Toehold haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T10#
Gracias is really stuck here.
Gracias controlling Toehold 's hands.
Toehold is controlling the position but Gracias somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Gracias trying to control from the bottom.
#T11#
Gracias makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracias.
Gracias is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gracias looking to control.
#T12#
Toehold stays in close to Gracias's body and controls the position.
Gracias is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Gracias had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Toehold defends it easily.
Toehold controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T13#
Gracias keeping moving, preventing Toehold from controlling successfully.
Toehold won't allow Gracias to sweep him here.
Toehold wants to control from the top but Gracias keeps moving. #T14#
Toehold wants to pass the guard but Gracias is keeping the position.
Gracias not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracias has control of Toehold's left arm, preventing Toehold from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Tommy Toehold retains his super heavyweight title!
Tommy Toehold 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 68
Date: Aug 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 88 wins and 48 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 22 losses; Helio Gracias!
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.
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.#TD#
Gracias gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Diesel to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (0) Gracias
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gracias is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gracias wants to control the position but Diesel says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Diesel is keen to just control but Gracias is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracias wants to improve his position but Diesel is controlling well.
Diesel is looking to take a break and control but Gracias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Diesel prevents Gracias from improving his position.
Gracias has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diesel is working away from the top position though.
Still in half guard, Diesel seems content to control.#T2#
Gracias trying to control from the bottom.
Diesel controlling the action here.
Gracias is trying to control but can't.
Gracias is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Diesel is thwarting Gracias's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Diesel with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Diesel trying to control the action but Gracias is working from the bottom.
Gracias trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Diesel is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Gracias still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Gracias 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: Diesel (2) vs (4) Gracias
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#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diesel is looking for a sweep.
The referee asks Gracias politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Gracias prefers to stall for the moment though.
Diesel tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Gracias easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Diesel (2) vs (6) Gracias
Gracias tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gracias prevents Diesel from getting the reversal.#T5#
Diesel is working hard here to advance position.
Gracias trying to control but Diesel is having none of it.
Diesel is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gracias 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 wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T6#
Diesel is wriggling around trying to escape.
Diesel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gracias tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Diesel is looking to get to half guard.
Diesel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Diesel is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracias has a good base and remains in mount.#T7#
Diesel wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Diesel (2) vs (9) Gracias
Gracias is hanging on to Diesel's back as he tries to escape.
Gracias not allowing Diesel to control his hands.
Diesel tries to escape the position.
Diesel looking very determined here, making life difficult for Gracias.
#T8#
Gracias avoiding Diesel 's attempts to control his hands.
Diesel is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Good control from Gracias.
Diesel rolls, trying to escape but Gracias keeps control of the position.
#T9#
Gracias controlling from the back.
Diesel is really stuck here.
Gracias biding his time, controlling Diesel.
Gracias is looking to control Diesel but Diesel is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T10#
Diesel rolls, trying to escape but Gracias keeps control of the position.
Gracias trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T11#
Diesel tries to escape but Gracias 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.
Diesel turns into Gracias and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (4) vs (9) Gracias
Gracias is controlling Diesel's posture.
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#
Gracias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diesel is one step ahead there.
Gracias has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gracias is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T13#
Gracias looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diesel trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracias controlling the position.
Diesel advances to half guard.
Gracias tries to roll over but Diesel keeps him under control.#T14#
Gracias trying to hold on to Diesel's head to control him but Diesel postures up.
Gracias is staying active underneath Diesel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gracias gets full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracias 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: Diesel (4) vs (11) Gracias
Diesel wants to get back to full guard but Gracias has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (4) vs (14) Gracias
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracias wins on points by 14 to 4.
Helio Gracias 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 67
Date: Aug 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 London, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 22 losses; Helio Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 56 wins and 39 losses; Malaki Fiso!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Fiso gets a double leg takedown into Gracias's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracias (0) vs (2) Fiso
Fiso stands and throws Gracias's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (0) vs (5) Fiso
Fiso controlling from side mount.
Fiso tries to advance to mount but Gracias denies him.
Fiso is looking to take a break and control but Gracias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fiso working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso trying to control the position but Gracias is working away.
Gracias can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
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.
It looks like Fiso 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.
Gracias is not content to let Fiso control the position. #SUB2#
Fiso thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fiso wants to take a breather but Gracias manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Fiso.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
Fiso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracias is keeping the position for now.
Fiso is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gracias keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Fiso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracias is keeping the position for now.
Fiso wants to control from the top but Gracias keeps moving. #T3#
Fiso wants to pass the guard but Gracias is keeping the position.
Fiso trying to control but Gracias is working from the bottom.
Fiso preventing the sweep.
Fiso is stalling in the full guard.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracias keeping full guard, as Fiso tries to pass. #T4#
Fiso pushing down on Gracias's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fiso looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gracias keeping hold of Fiso's head, controlling as best he can.
Fiso controlling the action here.
Fiso 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: Gracias (0) vs (8) Fiso
Gracias stops Fiso from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T5#
Fiso can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracias is looking to escape.
Gracias has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Fiso's lack of action.
Fiso wants to advance to full mount but Gracias doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Gracias trying to control the position here.
Fiso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fiso is pushing down on Gracias's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gracias is fighting to maintain full guard but Fiso has managed to sneak the leg through.#T6#
Fiso 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.
Fiso takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Fiso is stalling here. Gracias is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Fiso seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gracias has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracias (4) vs (8) Fiso
Fiso tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Gracias presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracias (6) vs (8) Fiso
Fiso wants to hold on but Gracias pushes him away.
Fiso is trying desperately to improve position.
Fiso keeps trying to improve his position.#T7#
Gracias controlling the position easily from mount.
Fiso is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fiso manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Fiso is refusing to be controlled, as Gracias sits in half guard.
Gracias with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T8#
Fiso wants to control but Gracias is keeping busy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fiso is controlling Gracias's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T9#
Fiso wants to improve his position but Gracias is controlling well.
Fiso trying to control here.
Fiso wants to get back to full guard.
Fiso 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.
Fiso won't allow Gracias to pass to mount.
Fiso tries to get to full guard but Gracias has control of the leg.
Fiso is trying to control but Gracias passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (9) vs (8) Fiso
Gracias wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fiso keeps working. #T10#
Gracias gets to mount! Fiso was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracias (11) vs (8) Fiso
Fiso wants to control but Gracias is having none of it.
Fiso tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fiso is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T11#
Fiso has given up his back. Will we see Gracias going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Gracias (14) vs (8) Fiso
I really don't envy Fiso right now.
Fiso staying busy and making it hard for Gracias to control.
Gracias will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fiso trying to control but not successfully.
Gracias keeps control of the position as Fiso tries to break free.
#T12#
Fiso looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Gracias controls the position.
Gracias is trying to stick to Fiso's back but Fiso is turning into Gracias. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gracias's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Fiso. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (14) vs (10) Fiso
Fiso wants to pass the guard but Gracias is keeping the position.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiso is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Fiso avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T13#
Gracias is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fiso wants to control from the top but Gracias keeps moving.
Fiso is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracias not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T14#
Gracias looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gracias controls Fiso momentarily but Fiso frees himself.
Fiso trying to control but Gracias is working from the bottom.
Fiso sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gracias's guard.
Fiso content to control rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracias takes the fight on points by 14 to 10.
Our winner, Helio Gracias, 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 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 16 losses; Jerry Curls! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 22 losses; Helio Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gracias wants to clinch up but Curls keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Curls gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Curls has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gracias uses from the top position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Curls holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Curls looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gracias passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (0) vs (3) Gracias
Curls might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Curls being controlled for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Who's going to make the next move?#T1#
Curls is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Gracias controlling the position.
Curls is trying to improve his position.
Gracias trying to control the action but Curls is working from the bottom. #T3#
Curls trying to remain calm as Gracias controls from the top position.
Gracias wants to control but Curls is keeping him busy. #T4##SUB2#
Gracias wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Curls, who protects the arm well.
Curls is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gracias's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T5#
Curls is looking for a sweep. Gracias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracias slows the pace down in half guard.
Gracias tries to pass the half guard into mount. Curls knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T6#
Gracias is looking to take a break and control but Curls is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracias controlling the pace.
Gracias wants to lay and pray for a moment but Curls keeps working.
Curls is looking for a sweep. Gracias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T7#
Curls wants to control but Gracias is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracias works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (0) vs (6) Gracias
Curls sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gracias prevents Curls from improving his position.#T8#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gracias in particular looking to stall.
Curls trying to control but Gracias 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.
Curls is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracias's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracias's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Curls (4) vs (6) Gracias#T9#
Gracias tries to escape but Curls has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Curls tries to keep control of the position but Gracias is staying busy.
Gracias tries to roll but Curls sticks to his back.
Curls not allowing Gracias to control his hands.
Will Curls go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB#
Curls patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T10#
Curls is trying to stick to Gracias's back but Gracias is turning into Curls. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Curls's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gracias. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Curls (4) vs (8) Gracias
Gracias won't allow Curls to sweep him here.
Curls is trying to hold Gracias in close to prevent damage but Gracias has managed to pass into half guard.
Curls is refusing to be controlled, as Gracias sits in half guard.
Curls is trying to get back to full guard.#T11#
Gracias looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gracias wants to free his trapped foot but Curls is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Curls is refusing to be controlled, as Gracias sits in half guard.
Gracias trying to advance position but Curls counters by regaining guard. #T12##SUB#
Curls has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracias can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gracias preventing the sweep.
Curls looking to control.
Curls is looking to sweep but instead, Gracias has passed into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Curls controlling the position for now.#T13#
Gracias controlling the action here.
Gracias is continuing to stall.#T14#
Gracias is trying to control the action in half guard but Curls is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Curls trying to control but Gracias postures up.
Gracias trying to control the action but Curls 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!
Gracias wins on points by 8 to 4.
Helio Gracias thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 18 wins and 22 losses; Helio Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 11 losses; Serhey Rishkinov!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Rishkinov closes the distance and clinches.
Gracias stops a takedown attempt from Rishkinov.
Rishkinov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gracias is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Rishkinov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracias (0) vs (2) Rishkinov
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gracias looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rishkinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracias has his hands on Rishkinov's head, controlling the position.
Rishkinov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gracias manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (2) vs (2) Rishkinov
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gracias got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rishkinov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracias has managed to get both his arms back between Rishkinov's legs - danger averted.#T1##SUB2#
Rishkinov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracias is aware though and is defending well.
Gracias is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rishkinov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rishkinov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracias is one step ahead there. #T2##SUB2#
Rishkinov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracias defends it easily.
Gracias is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Rishkinov working for submissions but it's allowed Gracias to get to half guard.
Rishkinov tries to roll over but Gracias keeps him under control.
Rishkinov wants to control but Gracias is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Rishkinov tries to get to full guard but Gracias has control of the leg.
Gracias is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gracias prevents Rishkinov from improving his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gracias in particular looking to stall.
Rishkinov is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Rishkinov wants to control but Gracias is keeping busy.
Gracias slows the pace down in 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.
Rishkinov is looking to control Gracias's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rishkinov avoid being mounted?
Gracias passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (5) vs (2) Rishkinov#T5#
Rishkinov is trying desperately to improve position.
Rishkinov wants to hold on but Gracias pushes him away.
Rishkinov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rishkinov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rishkinov working to try and regain half guard.
Gracias sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T6#
Rishkinov is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracias has a good base and remains in mount.
Rishkinov looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gracias (8) vs (2) Rishkinov#SUB#
Rishkinov is trying to control his opponent's hands. Eventually Gracias gets his hands free and sinks in a rear naked choke. For a while it looks like Rishkinov is going to survive but after struggling valiantly, he eventually has to tap out! Gracias is your winner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Helio Gracias!
A very excited looking Helio Gracias made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Serhey Rishkinov spoke after the fight, saying 'I didn't stick to the game plan. I played his game and lost . I'll be back '. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 62
Date: Jul 30, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 19 losses; Ivan Kamenev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 21 losses; Helio Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kamenev fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Kamenev clinches with his opponent.
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 Kamenev walks away with a smile on his face. Gracias gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Kamenev rushes Gracias and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Kamenev has clasped his hands together around Gracias's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kamenev (4) vs (0) Gracias
Gracias is trying to get back to half guard.
Kamenev controlling from side mount. #T1#
Gracias is looking for a sweep.
Kamenev wants to control but Gracias is keeping him busy.
Gracias is trying to get back to half guard.
Kamenev is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Gracias will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T2#
Gracias struggling a bit here.
Gracias manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kamenev's best efforts.
Kamenev is trying to control. Gracias wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gracias wants to improve his position but Kamenev is controlling well.
Kamenev controlling the action here. #T3#
Kamenev wants to control but Gracias is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Gracias actively working from the bottom here.
Gracias is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Gracias wants to get back to full guard but Kamenev has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (7) vs (0) Gracias
Kamenev takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kamenev trying to control but Gracias is having none of it.
Kamenev controlling from mount.
Gracias is trying to reverse the position but instead Kamenev has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Kamenev (10) vs (0) Gracias#T5#
Kamenev controls the position.
Gracias is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kamenev controls 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.
Kamenev struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T6#
Gracias tries to break free.
Kamenev wants to control but Gracias is keeping busy.
Gracias is trying to break free.
Gracias keeps trying to improve his position.
Gracias trying to control the action but Kamenev just sinks the hooks in. #T7#
Kamenev keeps control of the position as Gracias tries to break free.
#SUB#
Kamenev is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Gracias knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Gracias for a finish.
Kamenev wants to control but Gracias is keeping busy.
Gracias trying to control the hands but Kamenev breaks the grip. #T8#
Gracias rolls, trying to escape but Kamenev keeps control of the position.
Kamenev trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Gracias can't escape the position.
Gracias trying to control the position but Kamenev manages to sink in the hooks.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gracias is keeping busy.
Kamenev not allowing Gracias to control his hands. #T9#
Kamenev controls the position.
Gracias is really stuck here.
Gracias just trying to survive but Kamenev is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Gracias looking very determined here, making life difficult for Kamenev.
Gracias wants to control his opponent's hands but Kamenev gets his hands free. #T10#
Kamenev trying to control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gracias rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Gracias is trying to control but can't.
Kamenev is looking to advance position but Gracias won't allow it. #SUB2#
Kamenev moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Gracias. Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (13) vs (0) Gracias#T11#
Kamenev gets to mount! Gracias was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kamenev (15) vs (0) Gracias
Kamenev looking to control but Gracias is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gracias tries to control Kamenev's body but Kamenev pushes him off. Gracias squirms to his side and now Kamenev has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kamenev (18) vs (0) Gracias#T12#
Kamenev wants to control but Gracias is keeping busy.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kamenev controlling the positon.#SUB#
Kamenev looking for the choke from the back.
Gracias tries to escape the position.
Kamenev trying to control momentarily.
#T13#
Gracias wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Kamenev looking for the choke but no joy.
Gracias is trying to break free.
#T14#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kamenev controlling the positon.
Kamenev is looking to control Gracias but Gracias is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kamenev is riding his opponent, not letting Gracias buck him off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kamenev takes the fight on points by 18 to 0.
A very excited looking Ivan Kamenev 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:
CWC 399
Date: Jul 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 London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 20 losses; Helio Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 59 wins and 41 losses; Conald Petersen!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Petersen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracias (0) vs (2) Petersen
Gracias trying to control here.
Petersen 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.
Petersen is just content to waste time from the top position. Gracias takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Gracias is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gracias keeping full guard, as Petersen tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gracias 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: Gracias (2) vs (2) Petersen#T1#
Petersen keeping moving, preventing Gracias from controlling successfully.
Gracias preventing the sweep.
Petersen pulls Gracias in to control the position.
Gracias forces his way into half guard.
Gracias is keen to just control but Petersen is a slippery customer.
Petersen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Petersen is trying to control but can't.
Petersen is not content to let Gracias control the position.
Petersen trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
Petersen preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Petersen wants to control but Gracias is keeping busy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Petersen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Petersen has his hands clasped together around Gracias's back. He's all about the action.
Gracias keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3##SUB#
Gracias is looking for a kimura here.
Petersen gets full guard.
Gracias is fighting to break Petersen's control of his arms but Petersen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Petersen wants to sweep but no luck.
Petersen keeping moving, preventing Gracias from controlling successfully.
Petersen trying to keep a closed guard but Gracias is proving a slippery customer.
Gracias looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Petersen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gracias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Petersen swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Petersen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Petersen 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 (2) vs (4) Petersen
Petersen trying to control but Gracias is working from the bottom.
Petersen won't allow Gracias to sweep him here. #T5#
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracias not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Petersen is pushing down on Gracias's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gracias is fighting to maintain full guard but Petersen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gracias trying to hold on to Petersen's head to control him but Petersen postures up.
Gracias is not content to let Petersen control the position.#SUB#
Gracias is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Petersen pulls his head out easily. #T6#
Gracias wants to improve his position but Petersen is controlling well.
Gracias is not content to let Petersen control the position.
Petersen slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Petersen is looking for submissions but instead, Gracias has regained full guard.
#T7#
Gracias is trying to keep Petersen in close.
Petersen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gracias looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracias keeping full guard, as Petersen tries to pass.
Petersen trying to control but Gracias is working from the bottom. #T8#
Petersen slips nicely into half guard.
Petersen controlling the action here.
Petersen moves into full mount! Gracias won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (2) vs (7) Petersen
Gracias tries to hold on but Petersen pushes him away.
Petersen wants to control the pace but Gracias is squirming around nicely.
Petersen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T9#
Gracias prevents Petersen from taking his back.
Petersen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracias is looking to escape.
Petersen content just to control the position here. #T10#
Petersen looking to control but Gracias is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gracias has given up his back here. Will Petersen look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Gracias (2) vs (10) Petersen
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.
Petersen trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Gracias is really stuck here.
#T11#
Petersen has good solid back control here.
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.
A lull in the action here.
#SUB2#
Petersen tightening his grip on Gracias, looking for the choke.
Gracias wants to escape the position.
#T12#
Petersen wants to control but Gracias is keeping busy.
I would not like to be Gracias right now.
Petersen trying to control.
Gracias is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Gracias is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Petersen is persistently looking for the submission but Gracias is defending it well.
#T13#
Petersen tries to keep control of the position but Gracias is staying busy.#SUB2#
Petersen is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Gracias knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Gracias for a finish.
Petersen trying to control momentarily.
#T14#
Petersen is hanging on to Gracias's back as he tries to escape.
Petersen really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Gracias.
Gracias prevents Petersen from getting a body triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracias tries to break free.
Petersen really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Gracias.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petersen wins on points by 10 to 2.
Conald Petersen thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 397
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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 7 losses; Gul Dukat! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 20 losses; Helio Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Dukat fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gracias to the ground. Dukat is now in Gracias's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dukat (2) vs (0) Gracias
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracias is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dukat (2) vs (2) Gracias
Gracias wants to control from the top but Dukat keeps moving.
Gracias stopping the sweep attempt from Dukat.
Gracias passes into half guard.
Dukat has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB2#
Gracias 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracias seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dukat does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Dukat wants to control but Gracias is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dukat wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Gracias is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dukat sees it coming and defends easily.
Dukat slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gracias tries to free his leg and advance position but Dukat is retaining full guard.
Dukat is trying to control the position but Gracias postures up.
Gracias content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
Dukat is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracias wants to control from the top but Dukat keeps moving.
Dukat tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracias passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Dukat (2) vs (5) Gracias
Gracias wants to control but Dukat is keeping him busy. #T3#
Dukat is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gracias's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gracias content to control rather than advance.
Dukat is not content to let Gracias control the position.
Gracias wants to pass to mount but Dukat is defending the position.
Dukat wants to control but Gracias is keeping busy.
#T4#
Gracias is looking to advance position but Dukat won't allow it.
Dukat is trying to control but can't.
Gracias is looking to pass Dukat's guard but actually Dukat recovers to full guard.
Dukat looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T5#
Dukat seems keen to control Gracias's posture.
Gracias won't allow Dukat to sweep him here.
Gracias stands and throws Dukat's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dukat (2) vs (8) Gracias
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB2#
Gracias is trying to get an arm triangle but Dukat is defending well.
Gracias wants to control but Dukat is keeping him busy. #T6#
Dukat 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 is looking to take a break and control but Dukat is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dukat is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T7#
Gracias trying to control from half guard but Dukat is working away.
Gracias content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dukat gets full guard.
Dukat is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The 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.
Dukat is working hard here to advance position.#T8#
Gracias wants to control from the top but Dukat keeps moving.
Gracias tries to free his leg and advance position but Dukat is retaining full guard.
Gracias trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Dukat manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dukat (4) vs (8) Gracias
Dukat slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gracias keeping moving, preventing Dukat from controlling successfully. #T9#
Dukat content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Gracias looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dukat trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dukat trying to control but Gracias is working from the bottom. #T10#
Gracias can't keep his opponent in guard - Dukat advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dukat wants to pass to mount but Gracias is defending the position.
Gracias holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Dukat is looking to stall here but Gracias recovers full guard.
Dukat wants to control from the top but Gracias keeps moving. #T11#
Gracias bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dukat's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dukat (4) vs (10) Gracias
Dukat keeping moving, preventing Gracias from controlling successfully.
Dukat 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: Dukat (6) vs (10) Gracias
Gracias trying to control the position.
Dukat trying to control but Gracias is working from the bottom. #T12#
Dukat won't allow Gracias to sweep him here.
Dukat content to stall in guard here.
Gracias bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dukat's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dukat (6) vs (12) Gracias
Gracias trying to control but Dukat is working from the bottom. #T13#
Dukat looking to control.
Gracias is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dukat seems keen to control Gracias's posture.
Dukat is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dukat keeping moving, preventing Gracias from controlling successfully. #T14#
Gracias is pushing down on Dukat's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dukat is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracias has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gracias is trying to control. Dukat wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Gracias is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dukat is trying to maintain the position but Gracias is very close to passing his half guard.
Dukat is controlling Gracias's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Gracias 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracias wins on points by 12 to 6.
A relieved looking Helio Gracias 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 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 London, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 19 losses; Helio Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 26 losses; Dragon Li Chai!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Chai fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gracias to the ground. Chai is now in Gracias's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracias (0) vs (2) Chai
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai forces his way into half guard.
Gracias trying to control but Chai postures up.
Chai stalling.
Chai wants to take a breather but Gracias is having none of it.
Gracias wants to control but Chai is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracias tries to get to full guard but Chai has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Chai is working for an americana but Gracias has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Chai was thinking about the submission.
Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracias is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Chai trying to control but Gracias is working from the bottom.
Gracias controlling the position.
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracias is retaining full guard.
Gracias is controlling Chai's posture.
Chai trying to control but Gracias is working from the bottom. #T2#
Chai looking to pass the guard.
Chai trying to control but Gracias is working from the bottom.
Chai advances to half guard.
Chai works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (0) vs (5) Chai
Gracias wants to control but Chai is having none of it.
Chai prevents Gracias from getting the reversal.#T3#
Gracias is working hard here to advance position.
Gracias is trying to escape the mount but Chai keeps good control and instead manages to take Gracias's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Gracias (0) vs (8) Chai#SUB2#
Chai looking for the choke but no joy.
Chai tries to keep control of the position but Gracias is staying busy.#SUB2#
Chai is persistently looking for the submission but Gracias is defending it well.
Gracias tries to escape the position.
Chai gets his hands free as Gracias looks to control. #T4##SUB2#
Chai looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Chai patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Chai is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Gracias has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Gracias prevents Chai from getting a body triangle.
Chai is controlling the position but Gracias somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
#T5#
Gracias is not content to let Chai control the position.
Chai trying to mount his opponent but Gracias defends it.
Gracias is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracias slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T6#
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (0) vs (11) Chai
Chai trying to control the position but Gracias is working away.
Gracias is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Chai off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracias (4) vs (11) Chai
Gracias has the hooks in. Chai is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Gracias looking for the choke but no joy. #T7##SUB#
Gracias working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Chai tries to escape the position.
Chai manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gracias's guard. Nice work there by Chai.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (4) vs (13) Chai
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai won't allow Gracias to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracias keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass. #T8#
Gracias not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chai is stalling in the full guard.
Chai passes Gracias's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracias manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chai advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (4) vs (16) Chai
Chai wants to control but Gracias is keeping him busy. #T9#
Chai tries to advance to mount but Gracias denies him.
Chai wants to control but Gracias is keeping him busy.
Gracias is trying to control Chai's posture but Chai avoids it.
Gracias gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
My spies in Rollins Fitness inform me that Chai has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Chai perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Chai moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (4) vs (19) Chai
Chai tries to advance to mount but Gracias denies him. #T10#
Gracias is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Chai tries to pass to full mount but Gracias defends it.
Gracias is controlling Chai's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracias keeps working.
Gracias tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.
Chai 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. #T11#
Chai tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gracias knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gracias is looking to control Chai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracias avoid being mounted?
Chai works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (4) vs (22) Chai
Gracias regains half guard.
Chai is pressing down on Gracias's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracias is holding on for now. #T12#
Gracias preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2#
Chai 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. Chai eventually gives up the hold.
Chai trying to control the action but Gracias is working from the bottom. #T13##SUB2#
Chai is trying to work for a kimura but Gracias is defending well.
Gracias wants to improve his position but Chai is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Chai is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Chai trying to pass the guard but Gracias defending well.
Chai is looking to take a break and control but Gracias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T14#
Chai prevents Gracias from improving his position.
Gracias won't allow Chai to pass to mount.
Chai stalling away here and it's allowed Gracias to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracias is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracias looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Gracias working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chai doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chai manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai wins on points by 22 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Dragon Li Chai thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 18 losses; Helio Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 14 losses; Bjj Steel Penn!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Gracias tries to clinch up.
And Steel Penn tries to counter it with a takedown but Gracias pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gracias wants to clinch.
And Steel Penn tries to counter it with a takedown but Gracias pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gracias tries to close the distance and clinch up but Steel Penn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracias is looking to clinch but Steel Penn is avoiding it.
And Steel Penn tries to counter it with a takedown but Gracias pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gracias tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Steel Penn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Gracias tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Steel Penn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gracias tries to close the distance and clinch up but Steel Penn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Steel Penn tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gracias doesn't manage to clinch there - Steel Penn circles away.
Gracias fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gracias tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Helio Gracias is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracias is looking to clinch.
And Steel Penn tries to counter it with a takedown but Gracias pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2#
Steel Penn swats away the attempt to clinch by Gracias.
And Steel Penn tries to counter it with a takedown but Gracias pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gracias tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Steel Penn counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracias (0) vs (2) Steel Penn
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel Penn wants to free his trapped foot but Gracias is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Steel Penn keeps trying to improve his position.#T3#
Steel Penn passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (0) vs (5) Steel Penn
Gracias is looking to get to half guard.
Gracias prevents Steel Penn from taking his back.
Gracias keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gracias regains half guard.#T4#
Gracias is looking to control Steel Penn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracias avoid being mounted?
Steel Penn is pressing down on Gracias's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracias is holding on for now.
Gracias is looking to improve his position.
Steel Penn is looking to advance position but Gracias won't allow it. #SUB2#
Steel Penn wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracias is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Steel Penn is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Steel Penn stopping the sweep attempt from Gracias.#T5#
Steel Penn wants to pass the guard but Gracias is keeping the position.
Gracias will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Steel Penn is still trying to improve position.
Gracias is adopting a defensive guard.
Steel Penn looking to pass the guard. #T6#
Steel Penn is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gracias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steel Penn is one step ahead there.
Steel Penn wants to pass the guard but Gracias is keeping the position.#T7#
Steel Penn postures up.
Steel Penn trying to move into half guard but instead Gracias has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (2) vs (5) Steel Penn
Steel Penn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Steel Penn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracias defends it easily.
Steel Penn is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gracias is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gracias tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel Penn is retaining full guard. #T8#
Gracias wants to control from the top but Steel Penn keeps moving.
Gracias pushing down on Steel Penn's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Gracias is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Steel Penn is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Steel Penn looking for submissions off his back.
Gracias moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (5) vs (5) Steel Penn#T9##SUB#
Gracias wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Steel Penn, who protects the arm well.
Steel Penn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Steel Penn is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Gracias is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Steel Penn defends it well.
Steel Penn is looking to improve his position.
Steel Penn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T10#
Gracias is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Steel Penn lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (5) vs (7) Steel Penn
Steel Penn passes Gracias's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Steel Penn is trying to work for a kimura but Gracias is defending well.
Steel Penn trying to pass the guard but Gracias defending well.
Gracias is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T11##SUB2#
Steel Penn 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. Steel Penn eventually gives up the hold.
Gracias slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Gracias is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Steel Penn trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gracias manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (7) vs (7) Steel Penn
Gracias passes into half guard. #T12#
Gracias performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Gracias 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.
Steel Penn manages to get to full guard.
Steel Penn looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T13#
Gracias works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Steel Penn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Steel Penn won't allow Gracias to pass to mount.
Steel Penn is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracias's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracias's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracias (7) vs (11) Steel Penn
Gracias breaks Steel Penn's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (9) vs (11) Steel Penn#SUB2#
Steel Penn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracias defends it easily.
Gracias stays in close to Steel Penn's body and controls the position. #T14##SUB2#
Steel Penn has an active guard here but Gracias has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Steel Penn is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracias.
Steel Penn moves into full guard.
Steel Penn keeping moving, preventing Gracias from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel Penn wins on points by 11 to 9.
In his post fight interview, Bjj Steel Penn started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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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 21 wins and 25 losses; Kevin Walters! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 17 losses; Helio Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Walters closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Walters (4) vs (0) Gracias
Walters controlling the position from side mount.
Gracias is trying to control Walters's posture but Walters avoids it.
Walters is looking to take a break and control but Gracias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Walters staying calm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Gracias struggling a bit here.
Gracias is not content to let Walters control the position.
Walters taking a breather here. #SUB#
Walters is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gracias has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Walters has hold of Gracias's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Gracias tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Walters cranks the arm and Gracias screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Gracias, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Kevin Walters!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Kevin Walters waved his t-shirt featuring Conviction's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
CWC 376
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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 24 losses; Dragon Li Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 17 losses; Helio Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Chai fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Chai shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Chai was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Chai (4) vs (0) Gracias
Gracias 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.
Gracias is not content to let Chai control the position.
Gracias manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracias gets full guard.
Chai 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.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Gracias is keeping the position.#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracias is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (4) vs (2) Gracias#SUB#
Chai had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracias defends it easily.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Gracias from controlling successfully.
Chai trying to control the position.
Chai lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (6) vs (2) Gracias
Chai is looking to advance position but Gracias has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chai (6) vs (6) Gracias#T2#
Chai is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gracias wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Chai really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB2#
Gracias is working for a guillotine from mount but Chai frees his head quite easily.
Chai tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracias can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chai is looking to escape.
Chai slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T3#
Gracias is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Gracias is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Chai looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chai is looking for a sweep. Gracias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Chai looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracias is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4##SUB2#
Gracias is working for a kimura but Chai is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Chai is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracias pulls his head out easily.
Chai gets back to full guard.
Chai trying to control the position here.
Chai keeping full guard, as Gracias tries to pass.
Chai might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T5#
Chai is pulling down on Gracias's head. It's preventing any offense from Gracias, at least for the moment.
Gracias controlling from the top position.
Chai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracias looking to pass the guard.
Chai is trying to keep Gracias in close.
#SUB#
Chai has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracias can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T6#
Chai keeping moving, preventing Gracias from controlling successfully.
Gracias advances to half guard.
Chai is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracias wants to free his trapped foot but Chai is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Chai wants to get back to full guard but Gracias has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (6) vs (9) Gracias
Chai manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Chai is trying to control but can't.
#T7#
Gracias trying to control from half guard but Chai is working away.
Chai trying to control but Gracias postures up.
Gracias sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gracias prevents Chai from improving his position.
Gracias tries to pass to full mount but Chai defends it.
Chai gets full guard.#T8#
Gracias showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chai keeping full guard, as Gracias tries to pass. #SUB#
Chai working for a triangle but Gracias defends it easily.
Chai looking to control.
Gracias trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracias preventing the sweep. #T9#
Chai keeping moving, preventing Gracias from controlling successfully.
Gracias sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gracias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracias is pushing down on Chai's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chai is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracias has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gracias is looking to take a break and control but Chai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Chai is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracias.
#SUB2#
Gracias is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T10#
Gracias perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gracias moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (6) vs (12) Gracias
Gracias tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Gracias working away.
Chai gets back to half guard.
Gracias wants to take a breather but Chai is having none of it. #T11##SUB2#
Gracias wants to work for an arm triangle but Chai is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Chai controlling the position well.
Chai wants to get back to full guard.
Gracias is looking to advance position but Chai won't allow it.
Gracias is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (6) vs (15) Gracias
Gracias wants to control the pace but Chai is squirming around nicely.
Gracias avoids the attempt from Chai to control.
Chai working to try and regain half guard.
#T12#
Well,Chai is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Gracias looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gracias forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Chai (6) vs (18) Gracias#SUB2#
Chai is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Chai breaks Gracias's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (8) vs (18) Gracias#T13#
Gracias is trying to control the position but Chai postures up.
Chai slips nicely into half guard.
Gracias won't allow Chai to pass to mount. #SUB#
Chai is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracias has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gracias works his way to full guard. Good work.
Chai trying to control but Gracias is working from the bottom. #T14#
Gracias keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass.
Chai wants to control from the top but Gracias keeps moving.
Chai 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: Chai (8) vs (20) Gracias
Chai 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracias controlling from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracias wins on points by 20 to 8.
Helio Gracias thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 17 losses; Helio Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 25 losses; Julio Valeron Huhrera !
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Gracias tries to clinch up.
Gracias tries to clinch up.
Huhrera drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gracias defends it well.
Gracias tries to clinch up.
Huhrera tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gracias is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gracias looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Helio Gracias is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Gracias fails with an attempt to clinch.
Huhrera drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gracias defends it well.
Gracias tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Huhrera decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gracias's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracias (0) vs (2) Huhrera
Huhrera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracias is keeping the position for now.
Gracias 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.#T2#
Huhrera is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gracias keeping full guard, as Huhrera tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huhrera works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Gracias is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Huhrera pulls his head out easily.
Gracias is looking for a sweep. Huhrera is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Gracias is concentrating on defense, preventing Huhrera from advancing position.
Gracias is trying to control but can't.
Huhrera content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gracias is looking for a sweep. Huhrera is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Huhrera is keen to just control but Gracias is a slippery customer.
Huhrera tries to pass to full mount but Gracias defends it.
Well, if Huhrera 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.
#T4#
Huhrera is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracias is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Huhrera might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gracias haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Huhrera trying to mount his opponent but Gracias defends it.
Huhrera works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (0) vs (5) Huhrera
Huhrera wants to control but Gracias is keeping him busy.
Gracias wants to control but Huhrera postures up.#T5#
Huhrera trying to control the action but Gracias is working from the bottom.
Gracias manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (2) vs (5) Huhrera #SUB#
Gracias 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#
Huhrera actively working from the bottom here.#T6##SUB2#
Huhrera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracias pulls his head out easily.
Gracias trying to control the pace.
Huhrera is controlling Gracias's trapped leg to prevent Gracias from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Gracias is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Huhrera looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T7#
Huhrera trying to control but Gracias postures up.
Gracias trying to mount his opponent but Huhrera defends it.
Huhrera wants to get back to full guard.
Huhrera trying to hold on to Gracias's head to control him but Gracias postures up.
Huhrera tries to get to full guard but Gracias has control of the leg. #SUB#
Gracias is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gracias is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T8##SUB#
Gracias is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Huhrera trying to control from the bottom.
Gracias content to control rather than advance.
Huhrera slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Huhrera looking for a sweep. Not yet Huhrera , not yet. #SUB2#
Huhrera has his foot on Gracias's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracias works his way back into a safe position though.
Huhrera not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Huhrera wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracias will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T9#
Gracias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Huhrera has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Huhrera being controlled here, momentarily.
Gracias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Huhrera swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Huhrera looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracias slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (5) vs (5) Huhrera #T10#
You can see the frustration on Huhrera 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gracias tries to advance to mount but can't.
Huhrera is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gracias works to advance to full mount. Huhrera defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracias (7) vs (5) Huhrera
Huhrera is trying desperately to improve position.
Gracias looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gracias prevents Huhrera from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Huhrera tries to improve his position but Gracias has taken his back! Gracias has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Huhrera tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Gracias pushes Huhrera away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Helio Gracias!
Our winner, Helio Gracias, 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 370
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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 23 losses; Dragon Li Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 16 losses; Helio Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Chai darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (0) Gracias
Gracias wants to get back to full guard.
Chai wants to free his trapped foot but Gracias is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gracias is refusing to be controlled, as Chai sits in half guard.
Chai wants to pass to mount but Gracias is defending the position.
Chai has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracias manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracias keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully. #T1#
Gracias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chai is one step ahead there.
Chai advances to half guard.
Gracias won't allow Chai to pass to mount.
Chai moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (0) Gracias
Gracias is not content to let Chai control the position.
Chai advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (7) vs (0) Gracias#SUB#
Chai swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Gracias is now in Chai's guard. A big mistake from Chai there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (7) vs (2) Gracias
Chai might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Chai is trying to keep Gracias in close.
#SUB#
Chai is looking to cinch up a triangle. Gracias throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Chai's body to avoid the submission. Chai has instead reached around Gracias's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Chai arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dragon Li Chai!
A victorious Dragon Li Chai 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 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 London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 15 losses; Helio Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Gul Dukat!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#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: Gracias (0) vs (2) Dukat
Dukat working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Gracias's thigh. Gracias counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Dukat controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dukat advances to half guard.
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.
Gracias manages to get to full guard.
Dukat pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracias is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukat trying to control but Gracias is working from the bottom. #T1#
Gracias keeping full guard, as Dukat tries to pass.
Gracias being controlled here, momentarily.
Dukat forces his way into half guard.
Dukat trying to control the action but Gracias is working from the bottom. #T2#
Gracias is looking to improve his position.
Dukat tries to pass to full mount but Gracias defends it. #SUB2#
Gracias is defending against the submission attempts here by Dukat.
Dukat is pressing down on Gracias's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracias is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
Dukat seems to be looking for submissions.
Dukat tries to pass to full mount but Gracias defends it.
Dukat trying to control from Gracias's half guard. Gracias has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dukat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dukat slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
Dukat trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracias can't keep his opponent in guard - Dukat advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dukat is pressing down on Gracias's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracias is holding on for now.
Gracias is looking to improve his position.
#T5#
Dukat wants to free his trapped foot but Gracias is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gracias trying to hold on to Dukat's head to control him but Dukat postures up.
Gracias wants to improve his position but Dukat is controlling well.
#T6#
Gracias is not content to let Dukat control the position.
Dukat is looking to advance position but Gracias won't allow it.
Dukat is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gracias is staying active underneath Dukat, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Dukat is working for a kimura but Gracias is defending it quite comfortably.
#T7#
Dukat wants to pass to mount but Gracias is defending the position.
Dukat is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dukat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracias keeps working.
Gracias is trying to control but can't.
#T8#
Dukat wants to pass to mount but Gracias is defending the position.
Gracias tries to get to full guard but Dukat has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Dukat is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracias sees it coming and defends easily.
Dukat trying to control the action but Gracias is working from the bottom.
Gracias tries to roll over but Dukat keeps him under control.#T9#
Dukat has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (0) vs (5) Dukat
Dukat avoids the attempt from Gracias to control.#SUB2#
Dukat is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Gracias to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Gracias shrugs it off.
Gracias is squirming around, avoiding Dukat's attempts to control the action.
Gracias is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Dukat wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Gracias is trying desperately to improve position.
Dukat wants to take Gracias's back but he can't do it this time.
Gracias is trying to reverse the position but instead Dukat has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Gracias (0) vs (8) Dukat#T11#
Gracias tries to break free.
Gracias trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
Dukat looking for the choke but no joy.
Gracias prevents Dukat from getting a body triangle.#SUB2#
Dukat is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T12##SUB2#
Dukat is cranking Gracias's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Gracias! He's tightened the choke and Gracias is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gul Dukat!
Gul Dukat 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:
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 London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 14 losses; Helio Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 40 losses; Antonio Brown !
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Gracias gets caught flat footed, as Brown shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracias (0) vs (2) Brown
Gracias keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown pushing down on Gracias's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gracias gets back to full guard.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracias is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Brown is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gracias is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gracias has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (2) vs (2) Brown
Brown working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracias looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Gracias wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Brown trying to keep a closed guard but Gracias is proving a slippery customer.
Gracias 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.
Brown looking for a sweep. Not yet Brown , not yet.
Gracias passes into half guard.
Gracias works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (5) vs (2) Brown
Gracias advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracias (7) vs (2) Brown #T2#
Brown is looking to improve his position but Gracias isn't that keen on the idea.
Gracias tries to control but Brown wriggling away.
Brown 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.
Brown tries to reverse the position but Gracias maintains control.
Brown wants to hold on but Gracias pushes him away.
Gracias can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brown is looking to escape.
Brown is working to get back to half guard.
Brown wants to control but Gracias is having none of it.#T3#
Brown is trying desperately to improve position.
Gracias will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gracias 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 wants to control the pace but Brown is squirming around nicely.
Brown regains half guard.
Gracias frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (10) vs (2) Brown
Brown stops Gracias from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T4##SUB#
Gracias wants to finish this one by submission but Brown is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gracias.
Brown tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brown is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Brown is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracias has a good base and remains in mount.
Gracias trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Gracias working for a guillotine from mount but Brown is in no mood to give up. #T5#
Gracias controlling from mount.
Brown is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracias can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brown is looking to escape.
Brown 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: Gracias (10) vs (4) Brown
Brown slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (10) vs (7) Brown #T6#
Gracias is not content to let Brown control the position.
Gracias is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gracias is not content to let Brown control the position.
Gracias trying to control but Brown postures up.
Gracias manages to get to full guard.
#T7#
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracias is trying to keep Brown in close.
Brown wants to control from the top but Gracias keeps moving.
Brown 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. #T8#
Brown is looking to advance position but Gracias has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracias (14) vs (7) Brown
Brown tries to reverse the position but Gracias maintains control.
Gracias looking to control but Brown is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gracias controlling from the full mount.
Brown is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gracias looking to control and managing it successfully.
Brown is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracias has a good base and remains in mount.#T9#
Gracias trying to control but Brown is having none of it.
Gracias tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T10#
Brown keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gracias fails to take his opponent's back.
Brown working to try and regain half guard.
Brown is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gracias works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Gracias (17) vs (7) Brown #SUB#
Gracias 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, Brown has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Brown tries to escape the position.
#T11#
Brown is still trying to improve position.
Brown is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Gracias.
#SUB#
Gracias is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Brown has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Gracias is trying to stick to Brown 's back but Brown is turning into Gracias. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gracias's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Brown . Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (17) vs (9) Brown
Brown postures up.
#T12#
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracias keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gracias haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Brown content to stall in guard here.
Brown advances to half guard.
Gracias is in trouble now - Brown has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (17) vs (12) Brown #T13#
Gracias is looking to improve his position but Brown isn't that keen on the idea.
Brown wants to control the pace but Gracias is squirming around nicely.
Gracias wants to hold on but Brown pushes him away.
Brown wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Gracias is squirming around, avoiding Brown 's attempts to control the action. #T14#
Gracias is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Brown wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Brown tries to push Gracias's head away but Gracias is holding on tight.#SUB2#
Brown swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Antonio Brown !
Antonio Brown managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Arcticus University: London, into his post fight interview. |
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 14 losses; Helio Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Gul Dukat!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracias is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Gracias gets caught napping as Dukat dives in and scores a takedown. Gracias manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracias (0) vs (2) Dukat
Dukat trying to control but Gracias is working from the bottom.
Dukat won't allow Gracias to sweep him here. #SUB#
Gracias looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Dukat lying in Gracias's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Gracias decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Dukat taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Helio Gracias!
A victorious Helio Gracias thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 31 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 13 losses; Helio Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracias wants to clinch up but Fiso keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Fiso shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Fiso was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Fiso (4) vs (0) Gracias
Fiso tries to move to mount but Gracias blocks the move with his legs.
Gracias tries to improve position but can't.
Fiso wants to control but Gracias is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Gracias prevents Fiso from improving position.
We've been hearing good reports from Fiso'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.
Fiso wants to control but Gracias is keeping him busy.
Fiso is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Gracias tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fiso slows the pace down. #T2#
Fiso trying to control the position but Gracias is working away.
You can see the frustration on Gracias's face as Fiso controls the position.
Gracias looks to move to half guard but instead Fiso has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Fiso (6) vs (0) Gracias
Fiso controlling his opponent.
Fiso seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gracias for as long as he can get away with.
Fiso is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Gracias is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Fiso (9) vs (0) Gracias
Fiso controls the position.#T3#
Fiso trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Fiso is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fiso keeps control of the position as Gracias tries to break free.
#T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fiso tries to keep control of the position but Gracias is staying busy.
Fiso controlling well, preventing Gracias from escaping the position.
Fiso keeps control of the position easily here as Gracias tries to buck him off.
Gracias trying to control the position but Fiso manages to sink in the hooks.
Fiso controlling well, preventing Gracias from escaping the position.
Fiso controlling the position well here. Gracias rolled but Fiso kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T5##SUB#
Fiso working for the choke.
Good control from Fiso.
Fiso tries to keep control of the position but Gracias is staying busy.
Gracias wants to escape the position.
Fiso just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Gracias staying busy and making it hard for Fiso to control. #T6#
Gracias just trying to survive but Fiso is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Gracias 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 Fiso gets his way!
I would not like to be Gracias right now.
Fiso doesn't have the hooks in and Gracias manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (9) vs (2) Gracias
Fiso working a defensive guard but Gracias passes into half guard.
Fiso is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Fiso looking for submissions off his back.
Fiso tries to roll over but Gracias keeps him under control.#T7##SUB2#
Gracias seems to be looking for submissions.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gracias in particular looking to stall.
Fiso has a hand on Gracias's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Gracias takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (9) vs (5) Gracias
Fiso has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Fiso (9) vs (8) Gracias
Gracias is trying to stick to Fiso's back but Fiso is turning into Gracias. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gracias's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Fiso. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (11) vs (8) Gracias#SUB2#
Gracias working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fiso doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fiso manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracias is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T8#
Fiso trying to control but Gracias is working from the bottom.
Fiso is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Gracias being controlled here, momentarily.
Gracias looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fiso wants to control from the top but Gracias keeps moving.
Fiso wants to pass the guard but Gracias is keeping the position.
Gracias 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.#T10#
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracias can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fiso controls the pace.
Fiso being controlled here momentarily.
Fiso advances to half guard.
Gracias is looking to improve his position.
Fiso works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (14) vs (8) Gracias#T11#
Fiso trying to control but Gracias is having none of it.
Fiso tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fiso trying to control but Gracias is having none of it.
Fiso is really struggling to control Gracias but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Fiso sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T12#
Gracias really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gracias gets back to half guard.
Fiso trying to pass the guard but Gracias defending well.
Fiso wants to take a breather but Gracias is having none of it.
Fiso is looking to advance position but Gracias won't allow it.
Fiso is controlling the pace.
#T13#
Fiso wants to pass to mount but Gracias is defending the position.
Fiso is keen to just control but Gracias is a slippery customer.
Gracias is looking to improve his position.
Fiso controlling the pace. #T14#
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracias manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fiso trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gracias manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (14) vs (10) Gracias
Gracias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiso looking for a sweep. Not yet Fiso, not yet.
Fiso controls Gracias momentarily but Gracias frees himself.
Fiso 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!
Gracias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiso takes the fight on points by 14 to 10.
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:
CWC 350
Date: Mar 26, 2023 |
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 13 wins and 13 losses; Helio Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 20 losses; Dragon Li Chai!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chai. #TD2#
Chai closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gracias did well to prevent Chai getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracias (0) vs (2) Chai
Gracias tries to get to full guard but Chai has control of the leg.
Chai is pressing down on Gracias's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracias is holding on for now.
Gracias trying to control but Chai postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracias is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gracias won't allow Chai to pass to mount. #T1#
Gracias tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.
Chai wants to free his trapped foot but Gracias is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gracias is looking to control Chai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracias avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Chai wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracias is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Chai is looking to take a break and control but Gracias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chai wants to pass to mount but Gracias is defending the position. #T2#
Chai wants to control but Gracias is keeping him busy.
Gracias is trying to control but can't.
Chai 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.
Chai tries to pass to full mount but Gracias defends it.
Gracias is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chai's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chai's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracias (4) vs (2) Chai
Chai staying busy and making it hard for Gracias to control.
Chai turns into Gracias and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (4) vs (4) Chai#SUB#
Gracias is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chai is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Chai trying to control but Gracias is working from the bottom.
Gracias not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chai controlling from the top position.
Gracias working a defensive guard here.
Chai wants to control from the top but Gracias keeps moving.
Gracias keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Chai is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gracias trying to keep a closed guard but Chai is proving a slippery customer.
Chai looking to pass the guard.
My spies in Rollins Fitness inform me that Chai has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Chai slips nicely into half guard.
Gracias is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5#
Chai not doing much here.
Gracias is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai trying to mount his opponent but Gracias defends it. #T6#
Chai trying to advance position but Gracias counters by regaining guard.
Gracias 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.#SUB#
Gracias is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chai defends well.
Gracias is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T7#
Gracias trying to control the position here.
Chai is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chai trying to control but Gracias is working from the bottom.
Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracias is keeping the position for now.
Chai is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T8#
Gracias lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (6) vs (4) Chai
Chai looking to control.
Chai is controlling Gracias's posture.#SUB2#
Chai is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracias defends well.
Chai trying to keep a closed guard but Gracias is proving a slippery customer.
Chai wants to control the position but Gracias says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T9#
Gracias wants to pass to mount but Chai is defending the position.
Gracias is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Chai moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Chai has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Gracias is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Chai. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (9) vs (4) Chai
Chai sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Chai looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T10#
Chai is in trouble now - Gracias has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (12) vs (4) Chai
Gracias controlling his opponent.
Chai has given up his back here. Will Gracias look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Gracias (15) vs (4) Chai#SUB#
Chai defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Chai has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Chai trying to control but not successfully. #T11#
Gracias is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB#
Chai is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Gracias tries to keep control of the position but Chai is staying busy.
Chai wants to escape the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Gracias's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T12#
Chai tries to escape the position.
Chai keeps trying to improve his position.
Gracias doesn't have the hooks in and Chai manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (15) vs (6) Chai#SUB#
Gracias escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chai gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T13#
Gracias is adopting a defensive guard.
Chai wants to control from the top but Gracias keeps moving.
Gracias 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.
Chai trying to control but Gracias is working from the bottom.
Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracias is keeping the position for now. #T14#
Chai stopping the sweep attempt from Gracias.
Chai advances to half guard. #SUB#
Chai goes for a cartwheel guard pass here but Gracias does a handstand and catches Chai in mid air with a triangle! Could it be? It is! It's the triple decker pecker wrecker! The fighters land on the ground with Gracias on top - Chai is already out from the submission! Gracias gives Chai's pecker the obligatory post submission twist and this one is aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaall over! Are you kidding me! That is world class Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. That guy is my hero!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (TDPW) . Helio Gracias!
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:
CWC 345
Date: Mar 19, 2023 |
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 2 wins and 2 losses; Seemah Feet! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 13 losses; Helio Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gracias leaves Feet with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gracias tries to close the distance and clinch up but Feet swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Feet appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Feet throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gracias tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Feet is in Gracias's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Feet (2) vs (0) Gracias
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Feet trying to control but Gracias is working from the bottom.
Feet trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Feet preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Feet looking to pass the guard.
Gracias is controlling Feet's posture.#T1#
Feet tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracias is retaining full guard.
Gracias looking to control.
Feet looking to pass the guard.
Gracias is trying to control the position but Feet postures up.
Feet is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Feet is pushing down on Gracias's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gracias is fighting to maintain full guard but Feet has managed to sneak the leg through.
Feet tries to pass to full mount but Gracias defends it.
Gracias gets back to full guard.
#T2#
Gracias keeping moving, preventing Feet from controlling successfully.
Feet works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Feet 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracias is trying to maintain the position but Feet is very close to passing his half guard.
Gracias keeping hold of Feet's head, controlling as best he can.
Feet is thwarting Gracias's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Feet trying to control the action but Gracias is working from the bottom.
Feet is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gracias is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gracias is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Feet seems content to control.#T4#
Feet is pressing down on Gracias's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracias is holding on for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Feet'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 tries to get to full guard but Feet has control of the leg.
Feet works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Feet (5) vs (0) Gracias#SUB#
Feet swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Gracias is now in Feet's guard. A big mistake from Feet there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Feet (5) vs (2) Gracias
Gracias 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. #T5#
Gracias looking to pass the guard.
Gracias pushing down on Feet's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gracias is trying to control the action in half guard but Feet is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Feet tries to roll over but Gracias keeps him under control.
Gracias is controlling the pace.
Feet is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T6##SUB#
Feet looking for submissions off his back.
Gracias is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Feet (5) vs (5) Gracias
Feet is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Gracias has control of Feet's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Feet regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Feet working to try and regain half guard.
#T7#
Feet is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Gracias has control of Feet's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Feet regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Gracias trying to control but Feet is having none of it. #T8#
Feet regains half guard.
Feet wants to control but Gracias is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracias seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Feet does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Gracias is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Feet sees it coming and defends easily.
Feet wants to improve his position but Gracias is controlling well.
#T9#
Feet trying to control from the bottom.
Gracias is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Feet! Score +3 for passing guard: Feet (5) vs (8) Gracias
Feet looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Feet (5) vs (11) Gracias#SUB2#
Gracias is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Gracias working for a choke but Feet reverses nicely into Gracias 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Feet (7) vs (11) Gracias
Feet trying to move into half guard but instead Gracias has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Feet (7) vs (13) Gracias#T10#
Feet working a defensive guard here.
Gracias looking to pass the guard.
Gracias stays in close to Feet's body and controls the position.
Feet looking for a sweep. Not yet Feet, not yet.
Gracias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Feet is keeping the position for now. #T11##SUB#
Feet looking for subs off his back but Gracias has passed one foot through into half guard.
Gracias wants to free his trapped foot but Feet is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gracias passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Feet! Score +3 for passing guard: Feet (7) vs (16) Gracias
Gracias sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Feet really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T12#
Gracias is looking to work his way around to Feet's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Gracias controlling his opponent.
Feet tries to reverse the position but Gracias maintains control.
Feet has given up his back here. Will Gracias look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Feet (7) vs (19) Gracias#SUB2#
Gracias is looking for the choke from the back position but Feet is controlling his hands well.
Feet turns into Gracias and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Feet (9) vs (19) Gracias
Feet looking to pass the guard. #T13#
Gracias looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracias, not yet.
Gracias keeping moving, preventing Feet from controlling successfully.
Feet is really struggling to control Gracias but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gracias looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T14#
Feet pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracias is keeping the position for now.
Feet trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Feet passes into half guard.
Feet wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracias keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracias has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Feet is working away from the top position though.
Feet wants to free his trapped foot but Gracias is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracias wins on points by 19 to 9.
Helio Gracias decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 342
Date: Mar 12, 2023 |
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 11 wins and 13 losses; Helio Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Owen Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Roger Salmon.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Alvarez moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Alvarez decides to pull guard.
Gracias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracias is stalling in the full guard.
Gracias trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Alvarez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alvarez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracias is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Gracias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alvarez is keeping the position for now.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Gracias from controlling successfully.
Alvarez trying to keep a closed guard but Gracias is proving a slippery customer.
Gracias wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.
Gracias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alvarez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alvarez looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Gracias tries to free his leg and advance position but Alvarez is retaining full guard.
Gracias stopping the sweep attempt from Alvarez.
Gracias engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Alvarez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Alvarez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gracias controls the pace.
Gracias being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Alvarez is trying to keep Gracias in close.
Alvarez has his hands on Gracias's head, controlling the position.
Alvarez is trying to control the position but Gracias postures up.
Gracias sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Alvarez looking to control.
Alvarez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alvarez has his hands on Gracias's head, controlling the position.
Alvarez working a defensive guard here.
#T5#
Gracias engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Gracias from controlling successfully.
Alvarez 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.
Alvarez controls Gracias momentarily but Gracias frees himself. #T6#
Alvarez wants to hit a sweep here but Gracias passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Alvarez there! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (3) vs (0) Alvarez
Gracias looking to control but Alvarez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gracias with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Alvarez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T7#
Gracias looking to control but Alvarez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Alvarez tries to hold on but Gracias pushes him away.
Alvarez is trying to escape the mount.
Gracias controlling from the full mount.
Alvarez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alvarez is squirming around, avoiding Gracias's attempts to control the action. #T8##SUB#
Gracias moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Alvarez has worked his arm free - good work by Alvarez!
Alvarez is looking for a sweep.
Gracias passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Alvarez! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracias (5) vs (0) Alvarez
Gracias trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gracias avoids the attempt from Alvarez to control.
Gracias tries to take his opponent's back but Alvarez turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (5) vs (2) Alvarez#T9#
Alvarez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracias being controlled here, momentarily.
Alvarez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracias swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T10##SUB2#
Alvarez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gracias is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gracias has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (7) vs (2) Alvarez#SUB2#
Gracias got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alvarez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracias has managed to get both his arms back between Alvarez's legs - danger averted.
Alvarez being controlled here, momentarily.
Gracias trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Alvarez being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Alvarez has his foot on Gracias's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracias works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracias looking to pass the guard.
Gracias postures up.
Alvarez can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracias advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Alvarez trying to control from the bottom.
#T12#
Gracias is trying to control the action in half guard but Alvarez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Gracias is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Alvarez sees it coming and defends easily.
Alvarez is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarez trying to hold on to Gracias's head to control him but Gracias postures up.
Gracias wants to pass to mount but Alvarez is defending the position.
Alvarez controlling the position for now.
Alvarez 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.#SUB#
Gracias is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T13#
Gracias is pressing down on Alvarez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Alvarez is holding on for now.
Alvarez tries to get to full guard but Gracias has control of the leg.
Gracias is trying to control. Alvarez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Alvarez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Alvarez looking for a sweep. Not yet Alvarez, not yet.
Gracias wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.
Alvarez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T14#
Gracias wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.
Gracias passes Alvarez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Alvarez trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracias wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alvarez keeps working.
Gracias wants to pass to mount but Alvarez is defending the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracias takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
An out of breath Helio Gracias thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CWC 335
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
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 11 wins and 12 losses; Helio Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 34 losses; Golar Omoran!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#CL#
Gracias has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Omoran manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Omoran looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gracias passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Omoran is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracias pulls his head out easily.
Omoran tries to roll over but Gracias keeps him under control.#SUB#
Gracias is looking for a kimura here.
Omoran is refusing to be controlled, as Gracias sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omoran is looking for a sweep. Gracias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracias stalling.
Omoran wants to improve his position but Gracias is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Omoran looking for submissions off his back.#T1##SUB#
Gracias is working for a kimura but Omoran is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Omoran is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracias pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Omoran looking for submissions off his back.
Gracias is keen to just control but Omoran is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Omoran looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Omoran looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracias works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (3) vs (0) Omoran#T2#
Omoran tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Gracias is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Omoran is surviving well by controlling Gracias's body position as best he can.
Gracias tries to control but Omoran wriggling away.
Omoran tries to reverse the position but Gracias maintains control.
Gracias controlling from the full mount.
Omoran really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Omoran is still trying to improve position.
Gracias trying to control but Omoran is having none of it. #T3#
Omoran is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Gracias working for a submission but Omoran is keeping him at bay.
Gracias takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Gracias (6) vs (0) Omoran
Will Gracias go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Omoran manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gracias's guard. Nice work there by Omoran.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (6) vs (2) Omoran
Omoran looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Omoran has gone for a leg lock! Gracias slips out almost immediately though and dives into Omoran's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (8) vs (2) Omoran#SUB2#
Gracias avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4##SUB2#
Omoran looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracias wants to pass the guard but Omoran is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Omoran looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracias passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Omoran looking for a kimura from the bottom but Gracias passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (11) vs (2) Omoran
Omoran tries to improve position but can't.
Gracias wants to lay and pray for a moment but Omoran keeps working.
Omoran tries to improve position but can't.
Gracias trying to control the action but Omoran is working from the bottom. #T5#
Omoran prevents Gracias from moving into mount.
Omoran is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gracias trying to control the position but Omoran is working away.
Omoran tries to improve position but can't.
Omoran sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Omoran looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Omoran is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracias pulls his head out easily. #T6#
Gracias is looking to take a break and control but Omoran is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Omoran actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Omoran actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Omoran is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracias pulls his head out easily.
Gracias controlling the action here.#SUB#
Gracias is working for a kimura but Omoran is defending it quite comfortably.
Gracias wants to pass the guard but Omoran is defending well. #T7#
Gracias is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Omoran! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (14) vs (2) Omoran
Gracias trying to control but Omoran is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracias fails to move to back control.
Omoran slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Omoran looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Omoran looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Omoran looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T8#
Gracias wants to take a breather but Omoran is having none of it.
Gracias trying to pass the guard but Omoran defending well.
Omoran is not content to let Gracias control the position.
Omoran tries to roll over but Gracias keeps him under control.#SUB#
Gracias is looking for a kimura but Omoran is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracias to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Omoran looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracias wants to control but Omoran is keeping him busy.
Omoran tries to get to full guard but Gracias has control of the leg. #T9#
Gracias wants to pass the guard but Omoran is defending well.
Omoran tries to get to full guard but Gracias has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Omoran actively working from the bottom here.
Gracias looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Omoran is looking for a sweep. Gracias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Omoran is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracias pulls his head out easily.
Omoran wants to improve his position but Gracias is controlling well.
Omoran looks winded!
Gracias sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Gracias is looking for a kimura but Omoran is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracias to get the leverage. #T10#
Gracias is looking to advance position but Omoran won't allow it.
Gracias seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Omoran does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Omoran looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracias is looking to take a break and control but Omoran is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracias takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Omoran looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracias is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Omoran is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracias pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T11##SUB2#
Omoran actively working from the bottom here.
Omoran is looking for a sweep. Gracias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Omoran is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracias pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Gracias seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Gracias wants to work for an arm triangle but Omoran is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Omoran is looking to improve his position.
Gracias works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (17) vs (2) Omoran
Gracias gets to mount! Omoran was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracias (19) vs (2) Omoran
Gracias controlling the position easily from mount. #T12##SUB#
Gracias looking to secure an arm triangle but Omoran defends it well.
Gracias sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Omoran is looking to improve his position but Gracias isn't that keen on the idea.
Omoran regains half guard.
Omoran gets full guard.
Omoran keeping full guard, as Gracias tries to pass. #SUB2#
Gracias has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Omoran to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Gracias is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Omoran pulls down on the head and he's put Gracias to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Golar Omoran!
An out of breath Golar Omoran thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CWC 334 - Diesel vs Majere
Date: Jan 22, 2023 |
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 10 wins and 12 losses; Helio Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Bashag GroSnagdu!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
GroSnagdu closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gracias quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracias (0) vs (2) GroSnagdu
GroSnagdu with a momentary lay and pray from 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.#SUB#
Gracias looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
GroSnagdu prevents Gracias from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
GroSnagdu is keen to just control but Gracias is a slippery customer.
Gracias moves into full guard.
My spies in Warrior inform me that GroSnagdu has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1##SUB#
Gracias had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. GroSnagdu defends it easily.
Gracias is pulling down on GroSnagdu's head. It's preventing any offense from GroSnagdu, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Gracias is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracias looking to control but GroSnagdu passes into half guard.
#T2#
Gracias is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
GroSnagdu is looking to take a break and control but Gracias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracias is looking for a sweep. GroSnagdu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
GroSnagdu keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
GroSnagdu is looking for a kimura here.
GroSnagdu wants to take a breather but Gracias is having none of it. #T4##SUB#
Gracias actively working from the bottom here.
Gracias is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracias is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of GroSnagdu's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take GroSnagdu's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracias (4) vs (2) GroSnagdu
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gracias keeps control of the position as GroSnagdu tries to break free.
Gracias is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T5##SUB#
GroSnagdu 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 Gracias gets his way!
#SUB#
GroSnagdu preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gracias. #SUB#
Gracias looking for the choke but no joy.
Gracias gets his hands free as GroSnagdu looks to control. #T6##SUB#
Gracias looking to break GroSnagdu's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. GroSnagdu remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gracias will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
GroSnagdu is really stuck here.
Gracias struggling to keep hold of the position.
GroSnagdu rolls, trying to escape but Gracias keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Gracias is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. GroSnagdu defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
GroSnagdu fending off the submission attempt from Gracias.
Gracias not allowing GroSnagdu to control his hands. #T7#
Gracias keeps control of the position as GroSnagdu tries to break free.
GroSnagdu trying to control the hands but Gracias breaks the grip.
GroSnagdu wants to escape the position.
A lull in the action here.
#T8##SUB#
Gracias is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. GroSnagdu is defending well though. Gracias let's go of the attempt for now.
I would not like to be GroSnagdu right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracias'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.
Gracias continues to stall.
GroSnagdu is in bad spot here.
#T9##SUB#
Gracias has his arm under GroSnagdu's chin here. Game over son! Gracias squeezes tightly and GroSnagdu is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Helio Gracias!
Our winner, Helio Gracias, 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 333 - NEW YEAR RAGE
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 56 wins and 37 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 11 losses; Helio Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ottke shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ottke was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ottke (4) vs (0) Gracias#SUB#
Ottke tries for a kimura but Gracias is defending well.
Ottke trying to control the position but Gracias is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracias tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ottke wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Gracias's face as Ottke controls the position.
Ottke has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ottke trying to control the action but Gracias is working from the bottom. #T2#
Gracias seems a little lost for a moment, as Ottke dominates the positioning.
Ottke trying to control the position but Gracias is working away. #T3#
Gracias is trying to get back to half guard.
Ottke working away.
Ottke trying to control the action but Gracias is working from the bottom.
The referee asks Ottke politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ottke prefers to stall for the moment though.
Ottke trying to control the action but Gracias is working from the bottom. #T4#
Gracias tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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.
Ottke wants to control but Gracias is keeping him busy. #T5#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Ottke trying to control the action but Gracias is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracias is looking to regain half guard here but Ottke keeps moving and retains side control. #T6#
Gracias is not content to let Ottke control the position.
Ottke controls the position from side control.
Gracias wants to control but Ottke postures up.#T7#
Ottke trying to control the position but Gracias is working away.
Ottke is really struggling to control Gracias but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gracias is trying to get back to half guard.#T8#
Ottke is looking to take a break and control but Gracias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ottke controlling from side mount.
Gracias is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T9#
Gracias wants to control but Ottke postures up.
Ottke controlling the position from side mount.
Ottke is looking to take a break and control but Gracias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T10#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracias tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ottke wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gracias is not content to let Ottke control the position.
Ottke content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T11#
Gracias is looking to reverse the position.
Gracias trying to remain calm as Ottke controls from the top position.
Ottke trying to control the position but Gracias is working away.
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.
Gracias is trying to control Ottke's posture but Ottke avoids it.
Gracias tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T12#
Ottke trying to control the action but Gracias is working from the bottom.
Gracias can't do much from the bottom here.
Ottke is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T13#
Gracias tries to bench press Ottke off him but Ottke keeps the position.
Ottke wants to control but Gracias is keeping him busy.
Gracias regains half guard there - taking advantage of Ottke's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #SUB2#
Gracias looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T14#
Ottke slows the pace down in half guard.
Ottke prevents Gracias from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ottke takes the fight on points by 4 to 0.
Rolf Ottke retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Rolf Ottke 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:
CWC 332 - Jackson vs Perez
Date: Jan 08, 2023 |
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 9 wins and 11 losses; Helio Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Bjørn Helvig!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Helvig gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gracias (0) vs (4) Helvig
Gracias tries to buck Helvig off but Helvig is having none of it.
Helvig passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Gracias! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracias (0) vs (6) Helvig#SUB2#
Helvig is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Gracias has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Gracias! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (2) vs (6) Helvig
Gracias wants to control from the top but Helvig keeps moving.
Gracias wants to pass the guard but Helvig is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Helvig is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracias controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracias stopping the sweep attempt from Helvig.#T1#
Gracias wants to control from the top but Helvig keeps moving. #SUB2#
Gracias got a little sloppy there for a moment and Helvig has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracias has managed to get both his arms back between Helvig's legs - danger averted.
Gracias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracias controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Helvig is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracias defends well.
Helvig looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracias is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Helvig 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: Gracias (2) vs (8) Helvig#T2##SUB2#
Helvig is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gracias doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Helvig.
Helvig tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gracias knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Helvig is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracias is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Helvig is trying to work for a kimura but Gracias is defending well.
Gracias preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T3#
Gracias moves into full guard.
Gracias lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (4) vs (8) Helvig
Gracias preventing the sweep.
Gracias wants to control from the top but Helvig keeps moving.
Gracias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Helvig is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Helvig throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gracias uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (7) vs (8) Helvig
Gracias is looking to take a break and control but Helvig is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Gracias is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Helvig is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Helvig manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (7) vs (10) Helvig#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.
Gracias is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracias is not content to let Helvig control the position.#SUB2#
Helvig 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. Helvig eventually gives up the hold. #T5#
Gracias is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Helvig is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Helvig wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracias keeps working.
Helvig trying to pass the guard but Gracias defending well.
Gracias gets back to full guard.
#T6#
Gracias keeping full guard, as Helvig tries to pass.
Helvig wants to control from the top but Gracias keeps moving. #SUB#
Gracias looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracias is trying to keep Helvig in close.
Helvig passes Gracias's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Helvig 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.
Gracias is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T7#
Helvig is keen to just control but Gracias is a slippery customer.
Gracias is looking for a sweep. Helvig is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracias is refusing to be controlled, as Helvig sits in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Helvig in particular looking to stall.
Gracias tries to roll over but Helvig keeps him under control.
Gracias is staying active underneath Helvig, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Helvig tries to pass to full mount but Gracias defends it.
Helvig trying to control the action but Gracias is working from the bottom.
Helvig working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Gracias's thigh. Gracias counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T8#
Gracias looking to control.
Helvig looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Helvig works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Helvig slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Helvig is working for a submission of some sort.
Gracias trying to control but Helvig postures up.
#T9##SUB2#
Helvig is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracias defends it well.
Helvig 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. #SUB2#
Helvig is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Gracias looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Helvig wants to pass to mount but Gracias is defending the position. #T10#
Helvig is trying to control. Gracias wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Helvig is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Gracias reverses the position - he's now on top in Helvig's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (9) vs (10) Helvig
Helvig looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Helvig keeping moving, preventing Gracias from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Gracias got a little sloppy there for a moment and Helvig has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracias has managed to get both his arms back between Helvig's legs - danger averted.
Gracias wants to pass the guard but Helvig is keeping the position.
Helvig looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracias is one step ahead there. #T11##SUB2#
Gracias got a little sloppy there for a moment and Helvig has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracias has managed to get both his arms back between Helvig's legs - danger averted.
Gracias stopping the sweep attempt from Helvig.
Helvig keeping moving, preventing Gracias from controlling successfully.
Gracias is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Helvig throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Gracias escapes and throws Helvig's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (12) vs (10) Helvig
Helvig is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gracias's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gracias looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T12#
Helvig has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracias is working away from the top position though.
Helvig works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gracias sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gracias wants to control from the top but Helvig keeps moving. #SUB#
Helvig is trying to push Gracias off with his feet but Gracias grabs hold of one of the legs and drops back looking for a submission! He's cranking on one of Helvig's ankles and Helvig is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Ankle Lock). Helio Gracias!
A victorious Helio Gracias thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC Fight Night 8
Date: Nov 16, 2022 |
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 13 wins and 13 losses; Ken Vrjalya! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 11 losses; Helio Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yuuki Gou.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gracias is looking to clinch but Vrjalya is avoiding it.
#TD#
Vrjalya shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gracias is trying to defend but Vrjalya finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vrjalya (2) vs (0) Gracias
Gracias wants to improve his position but Vrjalya is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracias is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Vrjalya is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracias is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracias is pressing down on Vrjalya's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Vrjalya stays in close to Gracias's body and controls the position.
Gracias can't keep his opponent in guard - Vrjalya advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1#
Vrjalya passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vrjalya (5) vs (0) Gracias
Vrjalya prevents Gracias from getting the reversal.
Vrjalya trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gracias is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Vrjalya wants to control the pace but Gracias is squirming around nicely.
Gracias manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T2#
Gracias works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gracias tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracias bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vrjalya's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vrjalya (5) vs (2) Gracias#SUB#
Vrjalya is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vrjalya seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Gracias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracias engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gracias tries to free his leg and advance position but Vrjalya is retaining full guard. #T3##SUB#
Vrjalya looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracias stopping the sweep attempt from Vrjalya.
Gracias wants to control from the top but Vrjalya keeps moving.
Gracias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vrjalya swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vrjalya tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vrjalya keeping moving, preventing Gracias from controlling successfully.
Vrjalya seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T4#
Gracias won't allow Vrjalya to sweep him here.
Gracias wants to control from the top but Vrjalya keeps moving.
Vrjalya 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: Vrjalya (7) vs (2) Gracias
Gracias is trying to keep Vrjalya in close.
#SUB2#
Vrjalya sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Gracias doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Vrjalya paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Gracias - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Helio Gracias!
Helio Gracias decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWG 38 (205lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Nov 05, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 10 losses; Helio Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 25 losses; Tyrano Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gracias moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.#CL2#
Jackson takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Jackson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracias (0) vs (2) Jackson
Jackson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jackson slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracias wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy and won't allow 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.
Jackson is controlling the pace.
#T1#
Gracias makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracias.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Gracias is keeping the position.
Jackson keeps trying to improve his position.
Jackson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2##SUB#
Gracias throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Jackson is pushing down on Gracias's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gracias is fighting to maintain full guard but Jackson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jackson 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 (0) vs (5) 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.#T3#
Jackson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jackson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Gracias is trying to escape the mount.
Jackson controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Gracias tries to hold on but Jackson postures up.
Jackson looking to control but Gracias is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T6#
Jackson controlling the pace for now.
Jackson takes Gracias's back. Score +3 for taking back: Gracias (0) vs (8) Jackson
Gracias trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Jackson is looking to control Gracias but Gracias is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Jackson controls the position.
Gracias can't escape the position.
#T7#
Jackson trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Gracias tries to escape the position.
Jackson trying to control.#T8#
Gracias is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Let's hope that Jackson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T9#
Jackson tries to keep control of the position but Gracias is staying busy.
Jackson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Gracias doesn't escape.
It looks like Jackson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Jackson's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T10#
Jackson controls the position.
Jackson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gracias trying to control the hands but Jackson breaks the grip. #T11#
Gracias is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracias is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
You can see the frustration on Gracias's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Jackson controls the action.
Jackson struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T12#
Good control from Jackson.
Gracias tries to escape but Jackson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Gracias is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
You can see the frustration on Gracias's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Will Jackson go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Gracias wants to escape the position.
#T13#
Gracias trying to control but not successfully.
Gracias is in bad spot here.
Jackson is not going to allow Gracias to sit and survive in this position.
Jackson keeps control of the position as Gracias tries to break free.
#T14#
Jackson is riding his opponent, not letting Gracias buck him off.
Gracias tries to roll but Jackson sticks to his back.
Jackson 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
More stalling from Jackson.
Gracias just trying to survive but Jackson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson wins on points by 8 to 0.
An out of breath Tyrano Jackson 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:
TWG 38 (205lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tim Blood! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 10 losses; Helio Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Gracias rushes Blood and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Gracias is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Blood can't fight it off and eventually Gracias manages to take the fight to the floor. Blood looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blood (0) vs (2) 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.
Gracias controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Gracias drops back looking for a leg! Blood is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Blood manages to kick Gracias off! Gracias jumps back into Blood's guard.
Blood keeping moving, preventing Gracias from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blood is pulling down on Gracias's head to control his posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blood is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blood (2) vs (2) Gracias#T1#
Blood is looking to advance position but Gracias has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Blood (2) vs (6) Gracias
Blood is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Blood 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: Blood (4) vs (6) Gracias
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blood works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Blood looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Blood is trying to work for a kimura but Gracias is defending well.
#SUB#
Blood seems to be working for a kimura but Gracias defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Blood stalling.
Gracias is holding on to half guard well.
Gracias is trying to maintain the position but Blood is very close to passing his half guard.
Blood is looking to stall here but Gracias recovers full guard. #T3#
Gracias looking to control.
Blood wants to control from the top but Gracias keeps moving.
Gracias wants to sweep here but Blood controlling him for the moment.
Blood stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blood 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. #T4#
Blood has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Blood wants to pass the guard but Gracias is keeping the position.
Gracias is trying to keep Blood in close.
Gracias keeping moving, preventing Blood from controlling successfully.
Blood slips nicely into half guard.#T5#
Blood stalling.
Blood prevents Gracias from improving his position.#SUB#
Blood seems to be working for a kimura but Gracias defends the submission attempt.
Gracias trying to control but Blood postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Blood is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracias is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Blood stalling away here and it's allowed Gracias to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Gracias is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Blood wants to control from the top but Gracias keeps moving.
Gracias is trying to control the position but Blood postures up.
Gracias keeping moving, preventing Blood from controlling successfully.
Blood stays in close to Gracias's body and controls the position. #T7##SUB2#
Gracias had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Blood defends it easily.
Gracias wants to improve his position but instead Blood has moved into half guard.
Blood trying to control the pace.
Blood trying to control the action but Gracias is working from the bottom. #T8#
Blood trying to control the pace.
Blood prevents Gracias from improving his position.
Blood is pressing down on Gracias's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracias is holding on for now.
Blood trying to control from half guard but Gracias is working away.
Gracias wants to get back to full guard.#T9#
Blood is keen to just control but Gracias is a slippery customer.
Blood works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Blood (7) vs (6) Gracias#SUB#
Blood is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gracias knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Blood wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracias keeps working.
Blood taking a break here but Gracias is having none of it and regains half guard. #T10#
Blood with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gracias is looking to get back to full guard here but Blood has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Blood (10) vs (6) Gracias
Gracias is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Blood working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T11##SUB#
Blood goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gracias has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Blood but great work by Gracias. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Blood (10) vs (10) Gracias
Gracias wants to control but Blood is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Blood's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gracias advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Blood (10) vs (12) Gracias
Gracias prevents Blood from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Gracias looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T12#
Blood is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracias has a good base and remains in mount.
Gracias controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Gracias is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Blood has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Gracias looking to control but Blood is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Blood manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Blood is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T13#
Blood controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Blood trying to get back to full guard but Gracias takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Blood (10) vs (15) Gracias
Gracias controlling the pace for now.
Blood is looking to improve his position but Gracias isn't that keen on the idea.
Gracias can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Blood is looking to escape. #T14#
Gracias pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Gracias looking to control but Blood is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Blood is looking to improve his position but Gracias isn't that keen on the idea.
Blood tries to hold on but Gracias postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blood is trying to escape the mount but Gracias keeps good control and instead manages to take Blood's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Blood (10) vs (18) Gracias
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracias wins on points by 18 to 10.
A very excited looking Helio Gracias made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CWC Fight Night 4
Date: Oct 12, 2022 |
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 6 wins and 10 losses; Helio Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 15 losses; Jesus Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sanchez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gracias tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sanchez manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Gracias has Sanchez up against the cage in a clinch.
Sanchez tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2#
Sanchez wants the takedown. Gracias is fighting it off but Sanchez persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Gracias's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracias (0) vs (2) Sanchez
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracias looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracias, not yet.
Gracias bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sanchez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (2) vs (2) Sanchez
Sanchez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracias is one step ahead there.
Sanchez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sanchez trying to keep a closed guard but Gracias is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Sanchez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Sanchez wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracias forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Gracias is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sanchez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracias.
Sanchez tries to roll over but Gracias keeps him under control.#SUB#
Gracias wants to work for an arm triangle but Sanchez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gracias trying to control from half guard but Sanchez is working away. #T2#
Gracias wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is defending well.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. Gracias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sanchez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sanchez wants to sweep here but Gracias controlling him for the moment.
Gracias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracias controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sanchez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sanchez 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 (2) vs (4) Sanchez
Gracias keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully. #T3#
Sanchez stands and throws Gracias's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (2) vs (7) Sanchez
Sanchez trying to control the position but Gracias is working away.
Sanchez advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracias (2) vs (9) Sanchez
Gracias tries to hold on but Sanchez postures up.
Sanchez tries to control but Gracias wriggling away.
Sanchez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gracias haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4#
Gracias tries to reverse the position but Sanchez maintains control.
Sanchez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracias is looking to escape.
Sanchez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gracias is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sanchez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracias is looking to escape.
Gracias tries to hold on but Sanchez pushes him away. #T5#
Sanchez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracias is looking to escape.
My spies in Bloody death gym inform me that Sanchez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gracias is working to get back to half guard.
Sanchez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracias is looking to escape. #T6#
Gracias tries to reverse the position but Sanchez maintains control.
Gracias is squirming around, avoiding Sanchez's attempts to control the action.
Sanchez content just to control the position here.
Gracias tries to hold on but Sanchez postures up.
Sanchez looking to control but Gracias is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T7##SUB2#
Sanchez is working for a guillotine from mount but Gracias frees his head quite easily.
Sanchez tries to control but Gracias wriggling away.
Sanchez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gracias can't escape the position.
Sanchez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gracias is desperately trying to improve his position but Sanchez has a good base and remains in mount.#T8#
Sanchez trying to control but Gracias is having none of it.
Sanchez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sanchez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracias is looking to escape.
Sanchez controlling from the full mount.
Sanchez tries to control but Gracias wriggling away. #T9#
Gracias is working to get back to half guard.
Sanchez tries to control but Gracias wriggling away.
Gracias is desperately trying to improve his position but Sanchez has a good base and remains in mount.
Gracias 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.#T10#
Gracias tries to get to full guard but Sanchez has control of the leg.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but Gracias is defending well.
Sanchez wants to control but Gracias is keeping him busy.
Gracias wants to improve his position but Sanchez is controlling well.
Sanchez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Gracias is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Sanchez is tapping! Great win for Gracias!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Helio Gracias!
A very excited looking Helio Gracias made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CWC Fight Night 1
Date: Sep 15, 2022 |
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 3 wins and 8 losses; Eric Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 9 losses; Helio Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Barnes clinches up with Gracias and pushes him back against the cage.
Gracias tries to pull guard but Barnes forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Barnes wants the takedown. Gracias is fighting it off but Barnes persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Gracias's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (0) Gracias
Barnes works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Barnes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gracias doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barnes.
Gracias makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracias.
Barnes trying to control but Gracias is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes stands and throws Gracias's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (5) vs (0) Gracias
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Gracias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Gracias manages to work his way to half guard, despite Barnes's best efforts.
Gracias moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gracias keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Gracias seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Barnes is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gracias is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gracias has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (5) vs (2) Gracias
Gracias trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom. #T2#
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracias is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Barnes looking for a guillotine here but Gracias defends easily.
Gracias is pushing down on Barnes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barnes is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracias has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gracias is looking to advance position but Barnes won't allow it.
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Gracias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Gracias is trying to control. Barnes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gracias is pressing down on Barnes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Barnes is holding on for now.
Gracias controlling the action here.
Barnes trying to control from the bottom.
Barnes is pressing down on Gracias's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Gracias got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barnes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracias has managed to get both his arms back between Barnes's legs - danger averted.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracias is one step ahead there.
Gracias slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracias is one step ahead there.
Gracias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gracias manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (7) vs (2) Gracias
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracias is keeping the position for now.
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.#T5#
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes advances to half guard.
Barnes wants to pass to mount but Gracias is defending the position.
Gracias regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gracias seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gracias is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracias lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (7) vs (4) Gracias#T6##SUB#
Gracias got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barnes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracias has managed to get both his arms back between Barnes's legs - danger averted.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barnes is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (9) vs (4) Gracias
Barnes wants to control from the top but Gracias keeps moving. #SUB2#
Gracias looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Barnes has picked Gracias up and slammed him! Gracias can't keep hold of the triangle and Barnes manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (12) vs (4) Gracias#SUB#
Barnes swings around for an armbar but Gracias sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Barnes's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (12) vs (6) Gracias
Gracias looking to pass the guard. #T7#
Gracias stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.#SUB#
Barnes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracias is aware though and is defending well.
Gracias is pushing down on Barnes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barnes is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracias has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Gracias is looking for a kimura but Barnes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracias to get the leverage.
Barnes gets back to full guard.
Gracias tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Barnes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
Gracias passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (12) vs (9) Gracias
Barnes seems a little lost for a moment, as Gracias dominates the positioning.
We've been hearing good reports from Barnes's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T8#
Gracias moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnes (12) vs (11) Gracias
Barnes is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gracias controlling from mount.
Gracias is continuing to stall.
Gracias tries to take his opponent's back but Barnes turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (14) vs (11) Gracias#T9#
Barnes 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: Barnes (14) vs (13) Gracias
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Gracias from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Barnes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracias can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Gracias from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Barnes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracias gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T10#
Barnes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gracias manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (16) vs (13) Gracias
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracias working a defensive guard here.
Barnes trying to control but Gracias is working from the bottom.
Barnes passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (19) vs (13) Gracias
Gracias gets back to half guard.
Gracias slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T11#
Barnes being controlled here momentarily.
Gracias looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracias, not yet.
Gracias working a defensive guard here.
Gracias can't keep his opponent in guard - Barnes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Barnes trying to advance position but Gracias counters by regaining guard.
Barnes advances to half guard. #T12#
Gracias moves into full guard.
Gracias has Barnes pulled in close to control his posture.
Barnes passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (22) vs (13) Gracias#SUB#
Barnes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Barnes trying to control the position but Gracias is working away. #SUB#
Barnes is trying to get an arm triangle but Gracias is defending well. #T13#
Gracias wants to control but Barnes postures up.#SUB#
Barnes goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gracias rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Barnes's guard! Nice work there by Gracias! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (22) vs (15) Gracias
Gracias trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracias engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Barnes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracias is aware though and is defending well.#T14#
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracias is one step ahead there.
Gracias sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Barnes 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes takes the fight on points by 22 to 15.
Eric Barnes 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 319 - Prelims
Date: Aug 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 London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Helio Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Benjamin Sisko!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Sisko misses with a takedown attempt - Gracias sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gracias wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD2#
Sisko closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gracias to the mat! Gracias manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracias (0) vs (2) Sisko
Gracias pulls Sisko in close to prevent any damage.
Sisko must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gracias keeping moving, preventing Sisko from controlling successfully.
Gracias is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sisko wants to pass the guard but Gracias is keeping the position.#T1#
Gracias is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sisko working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Sisko sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sisko looking to pass the guard.
Gracias being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Sisko wants to control from the top but Gracias keeps moving.
Sisko is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sisko stopping the sweep attempt from Gracias.
Sisko looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Sisko looking to pass the guard.
Gracias wants to control the position but Sisko says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Sisko perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Gracias looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Sisko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracias keeps working.
Sisko is pressing down on Gracias's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracias is holding on for now.
Sisko is looking to take a break and control but Gracias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracias has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sisko is working away from the top position though.#T5#
Gracias is staying active underneath Sisko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gracias tries to get to full guard but Sisko has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sisko 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: Gracias (0) vs (5) Sisko
Sisko wants to control the pace but Gracias is squirming around nicely.
Sisko looking to control and managing it successfully. #T6#
Gracias working to try and regain half guard.
Sisko moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Gracias (0) vs (8) Sisko
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Sisko's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Sisko is trying to stick to Gracias's back but Gracias is turning into Sisko. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sisko's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gracias. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (2) vs (8) Sisko
Gracias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sisko is keeping the position for now.
Sisko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T7#
Sisko has his hands on Gracias's head, controlling the position.
Gracias looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Sisko working for a triangle but Gracias defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8#
Gracias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sisko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sisko controls Gracias momentarily but Gracias frees himself.
Gracias trying to control the position from guard on top but Sisko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracias passes into half guard.
Gracias takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T9#
Gracias is looking to advance position but Sisko won't allow it. #SUB2#
Sisko actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Sisko actively working from the bottom here.
Sisko is looking for a sweep. Gracias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracias wants to pass to mount but Sisko is defending the position.
Sisko wants to get back to full guard.#T10#
Sisko won't allow Gracias to pass to mount. #SUB#
Gracias wants to work for an arm triangle but Sisko is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Gracias seems to be working for a kimura but Sisko defends the submission attempt.
Gracias controlling the action here.
Sisko trying to control but Gracias postures up.
Gracias trying to control from Sisko's half guard. Sisko has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T11#
Gracias pushing down on Sisko's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sisko is looking for a sweep. Gracias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sisko slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sisko working a defensive guard here.
Sisko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T12#
Sisko is controlling Gracias's posture.
Sisko is trying to control the position but Gracias postures up.
Gracias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Gracias drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sisko looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sisko looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sisko! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracias (2) vs (12) Sisko
Gracias sneaks back into half guard.#T13##SUB2#
Sisko is trying to work for a kimura but Gracias is defending well.
Gracias is not content to let Sisko control the position.
Gracias wants to improve his position but Sisko is controlling well.
Gracias slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T14#
Sisko pushing down on Gracias's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gracias gets full guard.
Sisko looking to pass the guard.
Gracias wants to sweep here but Sisko controlling him for the moment.
Sisko slips nicely into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sisko trying to control from Gracias's half guard. Gracias has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sisko wins on points by 12 to 2. |
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Event:
CWC 315 - Prelims
Date: Jul 31, 2022 |
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 6 wins and 7 losses; Helio Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 26 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mondragon circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Mondragon has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Mondragon has picked Gracias up - he's going for a ride! Mondragon dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracias (0) vs (2) Mondragon
Mondragon is keen to just control but Gracias is a slippery customer.
Mondragon wants to pass the guard but Gracias is defending well.
Gracias wants to improve his position but Mondragon is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mondragon controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracias wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Mondragon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mondragon trying to control from half guard but Gracias is working away.
Gracias is controlling Mondragon's trapped leg to prevent Mondragon from advancing to side control.#T2#
Gracias is trying to control but can't.
Mondragon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
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.#T3#
Mondragon trying to control from half guard but Gracias is working away.
Mondragon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mondragon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gracias is looking for a sweep. Mondragon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T4#
Mondragon is controlling the pace.
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 is pressing down on Gracias's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracias is holding on for now.
Gracias wants to control but Mondragon is keeping busy.
Gracias keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T5#
Gracias wants to improve his position but Mondragon is controlling well.
Mondragon is trying to control. Gracias wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mondragon controlling the action here.
Gracias is pressing down on Mondragon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T6#
Gracias looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracias, not yet.
Mondragon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracias swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Gracias had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mondragon defends it easily.
Mondragon stays in close to Gracias's body and controls the position. #T7#
Gracias is pulling down on Mondragon's head to control his posture.
Gracias wants to sweep here but Mondragon controlling him for the moment.
Gracias has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gracias has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mondragon has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (0) vs (5) Mondragon#T8#
Mondragon trying to control the position but Gracias is working away.
Gracias wants to control but Mondragon postures up.
Gracias is being controlled here.
Gracias tries to buck Mondragon off but Mondragon is having none of it.
Mondragon wants to control but Gracias is keeping him busy.
Gracias tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T9#
Mondragon happy to just control the position for now. #SUB2#
Mondragon tries for a kimura but Gracias is defending well.
Mondragon is looking to take a break and control but Gracias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10#
You can see the frustration on Gracias's face as Mondragon controls the position.
Mondragon wants to control but Gracias is keeping him busy.
Gracias stops Mondragon from passing to mount.
Gracias manages to get back to half guard.#T11#
Mondragon is looking to take a break and control but Gracias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracias slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracias tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mondragon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mondragon wants to control from the top but Gracias keeps moving. #SUB#
Gracias escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mondragon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mondragon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T12#
Gracias working a defensive guard here.
Gracias tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mondragon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mondragon wants to control from the top but Gracias keeps moving. #T13#
Gracias has control of Mondragon's left arm, preventing Mondragon from doing any damage.
Mondragon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mondragon controls from within his opponent's guard. #T14#
Gracias is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mondragon wants to control from the top but Gracias keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mondragon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mondragon pushing down on Gracias's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mondragon wins on points by 5 to 0.
Esteban Mondragon thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 312 - Prelims
Date: Jul 10, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 10 losses; Bubba Rolls! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Helio Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Rolls 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: Rolls (2) vs (0) Gracias
Rolls is thwarting Gracias's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Rolls is working for a kimura but Gracias is defending it quite comfortably.
Gracias has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rolls is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracias controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Rolls 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. #T1#
Gracias is trying is best to control the position here.
Rolls is looking to advance position but Gracias won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rolls in particular looking to stall.
Gracias wants to control but Rolls is keeping busy.
Gracias wants to get back to full guard but Rolls has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolls (5) vs (0) Gracias#T2#
Gracias tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rolls can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracias is looking to escape.
Rolls controlling the pace for now.
Gracias tries to lock up and control but Rolls gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Rolls trying to control but Gracias is having none of it.
Gracias tries to lock up and control but Rolls gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rolls content just to control the position here.
Gracias is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gracias regains half guard.#T4#
Gracias keeping control of the position.
Rolls 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: Rolls (8) vs (0) Gracias
Rolls trying to control but Gracias is having none of it. #T5#
Gracias is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gracias is squirming around, avoiding Rolls's attempts to control the action.
Rolls controlling his opponent.
Rolls can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracias is looking to escape.
Gracias tries to lock up and control but Rolls gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T6#
Rolls trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rolls is looking to work his way around to Gracias's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T7#
Rolls avoids the attempt from Gracias to control.
Gracias slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Rolls is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracias is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rolls tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gracias knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T8#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Rolls 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. Rolls eventually gives up the hold.
Rolls is pressing down on Gracias's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracias is holding on for now.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T9#
Gracias wants to improve his position but Rolls is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracias manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rolls has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rolls preventing the sweep.
Rolls trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rolls slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Rolls (11) vs (0) Gracias#SUB#
Rolls looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T10#
Rolls is looking to take a break and control but Gracias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Rolls tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rolls has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gracias manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rolls's best efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T11#
Gracias is positioning himself well to prevent Rolls advancing to mount.
Rolls is trying to control. Gracias wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Rolls is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gracias doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rolls.
Gracias is trying to get back to full guard.#T12#
Gracias is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Rolls is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracias has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rolls prevents Gracias from improving his position.#T13##SUB#
Rolls is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rolls wants to free his trapped foot but Gracias is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rolls 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.
Gracias is looking for a sweep. Rolls is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T14#
Rolls is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Gracias reverses the position - he's now on top in Rolls's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolls (11) vs (2) Gracias
Gracias looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
CWC 308 - Steel vs Mondragon
Date: Jun 12, 2022 |
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 6 wins and 5 losses; Helio Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 20 losses; Joey Simone!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Simone keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Simone rushes Gracias and presses him up against the cage.
Gracias tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gracias fails to pull guard.
#TD2#
Simone ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Simone no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Gracias stays in close to Simone's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracias is fighting to break Simone's control of his arms but Simone is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Simone controls Gracias momentarily but Gracias frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simone is pulling down on Gracias's head to control his posture. #T1#
Simone keeping full guard, as Gracias tries to pass.
Simone is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gracias stopping the sweep attempt from Simone.
Simone pulls Gracias in to control the position.
Gracias wants to pass the guard but Simone is keeping the position.
Simone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Simone is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gracias wants to control from the top but Simone keeps moving.
Gracias won't allow Simone to sweep him here. #T2#
Gracias trying to control but Simone is working from the bottom.
Simone is adopting a defensive guard.
Simone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracias stands and throws Simone's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (3) vs (0) Simone
Simone is looking to regain half guard here but Gracias keeps moving and retains side control.
Simone wants to control but Gracias postures up.
Simone is trying to get back to half guard.
Simone being controlled for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
I wouldn't like to be where Simone is right now.
Simone is trying to control Gracias's posture but Gracias avoids it.
Simone is looking to regain half guard here but Gracias keeps moving and retains side control.
Gracias wants to control but Simone is keeping him busy.
Gracias wants to take a breather but Simone manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Gracias. #T4#
Simone seems keen to control Gracias's posture.
Simone 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: Gracias (3) vs (2) Simone
Simone 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.
Simone is taking a breather. Gracias 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.
Simone prevents Gracias from improving his position.
Simone performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Simone is continuing to stall.#T5##SUB2#
Simone is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gracias controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Simone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracias keeps working. #T6#
Simone trying to control the pace.
Simone tries to pass to full mount but Gracias defends it.
Gracias is not content to let Simone control the position.
Gracias is looking to get back to full guard here but Simone has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (3) vs (5) Simone#T7#
Simone moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracias (3) vs (7) Simone
Simone controlling from mount.
Gracias reaches up and holds on to Simone to control the position.
Simone controlling his opponent. #T8#
Simone wants to take Gracias's back here but Gracias is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Gracias wants to control but Simone is having none of it.
Simone can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracias is looking to escape.
Simone avoids the attempt from Gracias to control.
Simone trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Simone wants to take Gracias's back here but Gracias is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Gracias might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T9#
Gracias is desperately trying to improve his position but Simone has a good base and remains in mount.
Simone tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Simone wants to control the pace but Gracias is squirming around nicely.
Gracias holds on for dear life, controlling Simone's posture momentarily.
Gracias is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Simone tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T10#
Gracias is squirming around, avoiding Simone's attempts to control the action.
Simone controlling the position easily from mount.
Gracias can't escape the position.
Simone controlling the pace for now. #T11#
Simone tries to control but Gracias wriggling away.
Simone tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Simone can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracias is looking to escape. #T12#
Simone controlling from the full mount.
Simone looking to control but Gracias is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Simone controlling the position easily from mount.
Simone wants to control the pace but Gracias is squirming around nicely.
Simone looking to control and managing it successfully.
Simone trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T13#
Simone wants to take Gracias's back but he can't do it this time.
Gracias can't escape the position.
Simone looking to control but Gracias is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Simone is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Simone tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Simone is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T14#
Simone keeps trying to improve his position.
Simone moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Gracias (3) vs (10) Simone
Gracias tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Simone can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracias is looking to escape.
Gracias is trying to escape the mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simone tries to control but Gracias wriggling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Simone wins on points by 10 to 3.
Joey Simone decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 307 - Ziyaeddin vs Diesel
Date: Jun 05, 2022 |
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 5 wins and 5 losses; Helio Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 20 losses; Artur Azaryan!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Azaryan fails with a takedown attempt.
Gracias changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've been informed that Azaryan has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#CL2#
Azaryan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Azaryan manages to pull guard.
Gracias tries to free his leg and advance position but Azaryan is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracias sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Azaryan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracias is one step ahead there.
Gracias tries to free his leg and advance position but Azaryan is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracias showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Gracias has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Azaryan is controlling Gracias's posture.
Gracias is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Azaryan keeping full guard, as Gracias tries to pass.
Gracias content to stall in guard here.
Azaryan keeping full guard, as Gracias tries to pass.
Azaryan working a defensive guard here.
#T5#
Azaryan managing to control the position.
Gracias slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Azaryan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6##SUB2#
Azaryan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracias is aware though and is defending well.
Gracias 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.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Gracias.
Gracias continues to hold on tight.#T7#
Gracias passes Azaryan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gracias looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T8#
Gracias prevents Azaryan from improving his position.
Gracias slows the pace down in half guard.
Azaryan is looking to get back to full guard here but Gracias has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (3) vs (0) Azaryan
Azaryan seems a little lost for a moment, as Gracias dominates the positioning.#T9#
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.
Gracias'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.#SUB#
Gracias is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Azaryan has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Gracias looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T10#
Gracias taking a breather here.
Azaryan is looking to regain half guard here but Gracias keeps moving and retains side control.
Azaryan seems a little lost for a moment, as Gracias dominates the positioning.#T11#
Gracias works to advance to full mount. Azaryan defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracias (5) vs (0) Azaryan#T12#
Gracias content just to control the position here.
Azaryan is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Gracias has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Gracias (8) vs (0) Azaryan#SUB#
Gracias working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Azaryan is doing well to defend. Gracias seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Azaryan is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Helio Gracias!
Helio Gracias 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 304 - Prelims
Date: May 15, 2022 |
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 11 wins and 14 losses; Joe Gatsby! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Helio Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gatsby dives in for a single leg takedown but Gracias sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Gatsby wants the takedown. Gracias is fighting it off but Gatsby persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Gracias's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gatsby (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.
Gracias looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracias, not yet.
Gracias is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gatsby tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracias is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracias keeping moving, preventing Gatsby from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracias controlling the position.
Gatsby trying to control but Gracias is working from the bottom.
Gatsby is really struggling to control Gracias 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.#T1#
Gatsby tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracias is retaining full guard.
Gatsby 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: Gatsby (2) vs (2) Gracias
Gatsby can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gracias controls the pace.
Gatsby is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gatsby is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Hyperbolic Time Chamber that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Gracias controlling from the top position.
Gatsby working a defensive guard but Gracias manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gatsby (2) vs (5) Gracias#T2#
Gracias is staying tight to Gatsby's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Gatsby 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.
The referee asks Gracias politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Gracias prefers to stall for the moment though.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Gatsby's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Gatsby is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gracias's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Gracias! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Gatsby has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Helio Gracias!
Our winner, Helio Gracias, 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 300 - SUPERNOVA Prelims 2
Date: Apr 03, 2022 |
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 0 wins and 2 losses; Kenneth Smith! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Helio Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Franklyn Lucas and John Kavanagh.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gracias is looking to clinch.
Gracias leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
No luck for Smith with that takedown attempt.
Smith has been working on his balance at White Eagle, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Gracias.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Smith forces Gracias back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Smith manages to pull 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.
Gracias's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracias tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Smith looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gracias passes into half guard.
Gracias trying to control the pace. #T1#
Gracias moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (0) vs (3) Gracias
Smith prevents Gracias from moving into mount.
Smith holding on.
Smith is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Gracias staying calm.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
Gracias tries to advance to mount but Smith instead regains half guard.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Gracias seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracias is controlling the pace.
Gracias's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T5#
Smith wants to get back to full guard but Gracias has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (0) vs (6) Gracias
Gracias controlling from side mount.
Smith looking for a sweep but Gracias has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Smith (0) vs (8) Gracias
Gracias tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Smith can't escape the position.
#T6#
Gracias controlling from mount.
Smith is trying to reverse the position but instead Gracias has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Smith (0) vs (11) Gracias
Smith turns into Gracias and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (2) vs (11) Gracias
Gracias has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Smith showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracias swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7#
Gracias pulls Smith in close to prevent any damage.
Gracias is trying to keep Smith in close.
Gracias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Gracias trying to control the position.
#T8#
Smith wants to pass the guard but Gracias is keeping the position.
Smith wants to control from the top but Gracias keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracias has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gracias keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracias is keeping the position for now. #T9#
Gracias is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
Smith trying to control but Gracias is working from the bottom.
Smith is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracias is retaining full guard.
Smith 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: Smith (2) vs (13) Gracias
Smith working a defensive guard here.
#T10#
Gracias showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Smith keeping full guard, as Gracias tries to pass.
Smith trying to control the position here.
Gracias trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom. #T11#
Gracias looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gracias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracias can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Smith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracias is aware though and is defending well.#T12#
Smith looking to control.
Gracias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Smith controlling the position.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracias is one step ahead there.
Gracias sitting in guard here, content to control.
Smith controls Gracias momentarily but Gracias frees himself. #T13#
Smith is really struggling to control Gracias but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gracias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith working a defensive guard but Gracias passes into half guard.
Gracias is controlling the pace.
Gracias works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (2) vs (16) Gracias#T14#
Gracias prevents Smith from getting the reversal.
Gracias with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracias controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracias wins on points by 16 to 2.
Helio Gracias decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 298 - Kakuto vs Diesel
Date: Mar 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 London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Helio Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 15 losses; Sid Murrdock!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Gracias drives through and clinches with Murrdock against the cage.
#TD2#
Murrdock has clasped his hands together around Gracias's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gracias (0) vs (4) Murrdock#SUB2#
Murrdock is trying to get an arm triangle but Gracias is defending well.
Murrdock taking a breather here.
Gracias tries to buck Murrdock off but Murrdock is having none of it.
Murrdock tries to advance to mount but Gracias denies him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracias gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracias (0) vs (6) Murrdock
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Murrdock is working for a guillotine from mount but Gracias frees his head quite easily.
Gracias is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T1#
Murrdock wants to control the pace but Gracias is squirming around nicely.
Gracias is working to get back to half guard.
Murrdock wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Gracias tries to reverse the position but Murrdock maintains control.
Gracias slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gracias works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Gracias is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Murrdock passes Gracias's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Murrdock trying to mount his opponent but Gracias defends it. #T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gracias moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Murrdock trying to control but Gracias is working from the bottom.
Murrdock advances to half guard.
Gracias moves into full guard.
Murrdock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracias is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Gracias escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Murrdock gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Murrdock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracias is keeping the position for now. #T3##SUB#
Gracias is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Murrdock looking to pass the guard.
Murrdock preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Gracias looking for a guillotine here but Murrdock defends easily.
Murrdock looking to pass the guard.
Murrdock controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
Murrdock pushing down on Gracias's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gracias works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Gracias is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Murrdock defends well.#SUB#
Gracias working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Murrdock doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Murrdock manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracias keeping full guard, as Murrdock tries to pass. #T5##SUB#
Gracias is looking for a triangle but Murrdock pushes his legs off easily.
Murrdock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Murrdock won't allow Gracias to sweep him here.
Gracias keeping full guard, as Murrdock tries to pass.
Murrdock advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (0) vs (9) Murrdock#T6#
Gracias sneaks back into half guard.
Gracias tries to roll over but Murrdock keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Murrdock 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 keen to just control but Gracias is a slippery customer.#T7#
Murrdock passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (0) vs (12) Murrdock
Gracias keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gracias regains half guard.
Murrdock is pressing down on Gracias's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracias is holding on for now.
Gracias is refusing to be controlled, as Murrdock sits in half guard.
Gracias is looking to improve his position.
Murrdock is looking to advance position but Gracias won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Murrdock in particular looking to stall.#T8#
Murrdock 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.
Murrdock wants to pass the guard but Gracias is defending well.
Gracias is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracias is staying active underneath Murrdock, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracias manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Murrdock wants to control from the top but Gracias keeps moving. #SUB#
Gracias is looking for a triangle but Murrdock pushes his legs off easily.
#T9#
Murrdock wants to control from the top but Gracias keeps moving.
Murrdock looking to pass the guard.
Gracias keeping moving, preventing Murrdock from controlling successfully.
Gracias is trying to keep Murrdock in close.
Murrdock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracias is keeping the position for now.
Gracias wants to sweep here but Murrdock controlling him for the moment. #T10#
Murrdock wants to control from the top but Gracias keeps moving.
Gracias is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Murrdock's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Murrdock passes Gracias's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Murrdock wants to free his trapped foot but Gracias is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gracias is looking to improve his position.
#T11#
Murrdock is trying to control. Gracias wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gracias wants to get back to full guard.
Gracias slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gracias keeping full guard, as Murrdock tries to pass.
Murrdock is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gracias tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracias 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: Gracias (2) vs (12) Murrdock
Murrdock is staying active underneath Gracias, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gracias is working for a kimura but Murrdock is defending it quite comfortably.
#T12##SUB#
Gracias wants to work for an arm triangle but Murrdock is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Murrdock is pressing down on Gracias's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Murrdock pulls Gracias in close to his closed guard and prevents Gracias from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Murrdock escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracias gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T13#
Murrdock working a defensive guard but Gracias passes into half guard.
Murrdock is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Murrdock gets back to full guard.
Gracias advances to half guard.
Murrdock gets full guard.
Murrdock is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Murrdock is pulling down on Gracias's head to control his posture. #T14#
Murrdock looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Gracias 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: Gracias (2) vs (14) Murrdock
Murrdock looking to pass the guard.
Gracias looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracias, not yet. #SUB#
Gracias escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Murrdock gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murrdock tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracias is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Murrdock wins on points by 14 to 2.
Sid Murrdock gave a mention to FUClothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
CWC 297 - Lemieux vs Kakuto
Date: Mar 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Khaba Dagestanskiy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Helio Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Dagestanskiy moves into the clinch.#TD#
Dagestanskiy has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Gracias regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dagestanskiy (2) vs (0) Gracias#SUB2#
Dagestanskiy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dagestanskiy wants to control from the top but Gracias keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dagestanskiy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dagestanskiy preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gracias has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Dagestanskiy should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Gracias has tightened it up now! Dagestanskiy should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Helio Gracias!
Our winner, Helio Gracias, 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 294 - Brown vs Morrison
Date: Feb 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 London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Helio Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Osmany Pizziconi!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pizziconi.
Pizziconi fails with a takedown attempt.
Pizziconi closes the distance and clinches up with Gracias, looking for a takedown. Pizziconi pushes Gracias against the cage but Gracias circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Helio Gracias has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osmany Pizziconi.
Gracias tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pizziconi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gracias defends it nicely.
Gracias feinted with a counter takedown.#TD2#
Pizziconi 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) Pizziconi
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#
Pizziconi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pizziconi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pizziconi wants to pass the guard but Gracias is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gracias working for a triangle but Pizziconi defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gracias has his foot on Pizziconi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pizziconi works his way back into a safe position though.#T1##SUB#
Gracias is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pizziconi tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracias is retaining full guard.
Gracias tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracias keeping moving, preventing Pizziconi from controlling successfully.
Pizziconi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gracias tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Gracias has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pizziconi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pizziconi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracias swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Gracias tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracias is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gracias 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.
Pizziconi trying to control but Gracias is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Pizziconi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracias has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pizziconi has managed to get both his arms back between Gracias's legs - danger averted.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Pizziconi working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Pizziconi 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.
Pizziconi looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Pizziconi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracias has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pizziconi has managed to get both his arms back between Gracias's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Pizziconi stopping the sweep attempt from Gracias.
Gracias keeping moving, preventing Pizziconi from controlling successfully.
Gracias looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracias, not yet.
Pizziconi slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Pizziconi is trying to work for a kimura but Gracias is defending well.
Gracias is refusing to be controlled, as Pizziconi sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Pizziconi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T4#
Gracias manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Gracias throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Gracias is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracias keeping moving, preventing Pizziconi from controlling successfully. #T5#
Pizziconi wants to pass the guard but Gracias is keeping the position.
Pizziconi trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracias can't keep his opponent in guard - Pizziconi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gracias wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Pizziconi is trying for a kimura here. Gracias looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Pizziconi wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Osmany Pizziconi!
A less than humble Osmany Pizziconi 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:
TWGC 36 (205lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 30, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Helio Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 9 losses; Eliott Leighton!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shirou Masuda and Taro Takaoka.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Leighton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gracias fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gracias tries to clinch but Leighton is having none of it.
Gracias moves in looking to clinch but Leighton pushes him off.
Gracias tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
Gracias shoots in and gets a takedown into Leighton's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracias (2) vs (0) Leighton#SUB2#
Leighton pushes a forearm under Gracias's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Gracias is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eliott Leighton!
During a confident post fight interview, Eliott Leighton thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 36 (205lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Billy Riley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Helio Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yuuki Gou and Sosuke Kotani.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Riley shoots in looking for a takedown. Gracias tries to sprawl out of it but Riley keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gracias manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Riley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gracias changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Riley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Riley rushes Gracias and presses him up against the cage.
Gracias is trying to drag Riley to the mat but Riley just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gracias is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Riley to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riley prevents the takedown attempt.
Billy Riley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Helio Gracias.#TD2#
Gracias jumps into guard, dragging Riley to the mat.
Riley controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Gracias tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Riley wants to pass the guard but Gracias is keeping the position.
Riley won't allow Gracias to sweep him here.
Gracias keeping moving, preventing Riley from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Gracias has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Riley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gracias lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Riley (0) vs (2) Gracias#T2#
Riley wants to sweep but no luck.
Riley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Riley can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracias advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gracias wants to pass to mount but Riley is defending the position.
Riley regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gracias looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Riley looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3#
Riley trying to control the position.
Riley can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracias advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Riley is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Riley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Gracias is working for a kimura but Riley is defending it quite comfortably.
Riley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4##SUB2#
Gracias is trying to work for a kimura but Riley is defending well.
#SUB2#
Gracias is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Riley sees it coming and defends easily.
Riley trying to hold on to Gracias's head to control him but Gracias postures up.
Gracias wants to pass the guard but Riley is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riley tries to get to full guard but Gracias has control of the leg. #T5#
Gracias passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Riley (0) vs (5) Gracias
Riley is trying desperately to improve position.
Gracias wants to take Riley's back here but Riley is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#SUB2#
Gracias looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Gracias wants to take his opponent's back but Riley doesn't allow it. #T6#
Gracias sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gracias moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Riley (0) vs (8) Gracias
Riley trying to control the hands but Gracias won't let him. #SUB2#
Gracias 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, Riley has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Riley looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T7#
Riley is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Gracias is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Riley knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Riley for a finish. #SUB2#
Gracias is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Riley has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Gracias is looking for the choke from the back position but Riley is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Gracias is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Riley defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Riley wants to control his opponent's hands but Gracias gets his hands free. #T8#
Riley manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gracias's guard. Nice work there by Riley.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Riley (2) vs (8) Gracias
Gracias tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Riley wants to control from the top but Gracias keeps moving.
Gracias bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Riley's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Riley (2) vs (10) Gracias
Gracias trying to control the position from guard on top but Riley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riley working a defensive guard here.
#T9#
Gracias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Riley working for a triangle but Gracias defends it easily.
Gracias preventing the sweep.
Riley trying to control the position.
#T10#
Gracias wants to pass the guard but Riley is keeping the position.
Riley trying to control the position.
Gracias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Riley looking for subs off his back but Gracias has passed one foot through into half guard.
Riley is trying to get back to full guard.#T11#
Gracias tries to pass the half guard into mount. Riley knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gracias is looking to pass Riley's guard but actually Riley recovers to full guard. #SUB#
Riley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracias doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracias manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracias passes Riley's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Riley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Gracias is looking for a kimura but Riley is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracias to get the leverage. #T12#
Gracias looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Gracias wants to work for an arm triangle but Riley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Riley moves into full guard.
Gracias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Riley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracias is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gracias controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T13#
Riley wants to improve his position but instead Gracias has moved into half guard.
Gracias stalling away here and it's allowed Riley to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Gracias advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Riley (2) vs (13) Gracias
Riley can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Gracias tries for a kimura but Riley is defending well. #SUB2#
Gracias thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T14#
Riley 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 tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2#
Gracias is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Riley is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gracias tries to move into full mount but can't pass Riley's legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Gracias working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracias wins on points by 13 to 2.
An out of breath Helio Gracias thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CWC 285 MTL
Date: Dec 05, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; BTest Btest! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Helio Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gracias tries to close the distance and clinch but Btest swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Btest gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Btest tightens his grip and picks Gracias up, before dumping him to the ground. Gracias manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Btest (2) vs (0) Gracias
Btest 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: Btest (2) vs (2) Gracias
Gracias trying to control the position from guard on top but Btest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Btest keeping full guard, as Gracias tries to pass.
Btest tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Btest keeping full guard, as Gracias tries to pass.
Gracias slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Btest (2) vs (5) Gracias#T1#
Btest wants to control but Gracias postures up.#SUB2#
Gracias tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracias has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gracias tries to advance to mount but Btest denies him.
Btest is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracias is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Btest! Score +3 for passing guard: Btest (2) vs (8) Gracias
Btest is squirming around, avoiding Gracias's attempts to control the action. #T2##SUB2#
Gracias is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Btest is surviving well by controlling Gracias's body position as best he can.
Gracias fails to advance to Btest's back.
Gracias wants to control the pace but Btest is squirming around nicely.
Gracias wants to take Btest's back but he can't do it this time.
Gracias prevents Btest from getting the reversal.#T3#
Gracias wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #SUB2#
Gracias jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Btest is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Btest and Gracias has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Btest gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Btest (2) vs (10) Gracias#SUB2#
Gracias is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Btest is surviving well by controlling Gracias's body position as best he can.
Btest is working to get back to half guard.
Gracias wants to take his opponent's back but Btest doesn't allow it. #T4#
Btest is trying desperately to improve position.
Gracias can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Btest is looking to escape.
Gracias pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Gracias tries to control but Btest wriggling away. #T5#
Btest gets back to half guard.
Btest is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracias's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracias's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Btest (6) vs (10) Gracias
You can see the frustration on Gracias's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Btest controls the action.
You can see the frustration on Gracias's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Gracias is still trying to improve position.
Gracias looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T6#
Btest doesn't have the hooks in and Gracias manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Btest (6) vs (12) Gracias
Btest managing to control the position.
Gracias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Btest swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracias trying to control but Btest is working from the bottom. #T7#
Btest wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracias wants to pass the guard but Btest is keeping the position.
Btest keeping moving, preventing Gracias from controlling successfully.
Gracias looking to pass the guard. #T8#
Btest not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracias engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gracias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Btest is keeping the position for now.
Gracias passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Btest (6) vs (15) Gracias#SUB2#
Gracias working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Btest is not content to let Gracias control the position. #T9##SUB2#
Gracias wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Btest, who protects the arm well. #T10##SUB2#
Gracias goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Btest rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gracias's guard! Nice work there by Btest! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Btest (8) vs (15) Gracias
Btest won't allow Gracias to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Gracias working for a triangle but Btest defends it easily.
Btest wants to control from the top but Gracias keeps moving. #T11#
Gracias wants to sweep here but Btest controlling him for the moment.
Btest has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gracias is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Gracias looking for subs off his back but Btest has passed one foot through into half guard.
Btest trying to control the action but Gracias is working from the bottom. #T12#
Gracias won't allow Btest to pass to mount.
Gracias is not content to let Btest control the position.
Gracias slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Gracias looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Btest passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Btest (11) vs (15) Gracias
Gracias tries to buck Btest off but Btest is having none of it.#T13#
Gracias is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Btest off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Btest (11) vs (19) Gracias
Gracias has the hooks in. Btest is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Gracias's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Btest just trying to survive but Gracias is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
Btest preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gracias.
Btest is trying to break free.
#T14##SUB2#
Btest showing good submission defense here.
Btest is in bad spot here.
Gracias doesn't have the hooks in and Btest manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Btest (13) vs (19) Gracias
Gracias looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracias bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Btest's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Btest (13) vs (21) Gracias
Gracias stopping the sweep attempt from Btest.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Btest looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gracias puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Btest gets full guard.
Gracias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Btest swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracias wins on points by 21 to 13.
A victorious Helio Gracias thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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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:
TWGC 35 (185lbs, D1): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 23 losses; Vito Mazzini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Helio Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Roberts and Steve Montenegro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Mazzini looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gracias! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Mazzini (4) vs (0) Gracias
Gracias tries to improve position but can't.
Gracias is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gracias won't allow Mazzini to pass to mount.
Mazzini controlling the action here.
Mazzini works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Mazzini (7) vs (0) Gracias
Mazzini wants to control the pace but Gracias is squirming around nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracias is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracias 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.#T1##SUB#
Gracias is defending against the submission attempts here by Mazzini.
Gracias is trying to get back to full guard.
Mazzini 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: Mazzini (10) vs (0) Gracias
Gracias is trying to reverse the position but instead Mazzini has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Mazzini (13) vs (0) Gracias
Gracias tries to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Mazzini's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Good control from Mazzini.#T2#
Gracias is keeping busy.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mazzini just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Mazzini is trying to stick to Gracias's back but Gracias is turning into Mazzini. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Mazzini's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gracias. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mazzini (13) vs (2) Gracias
Mazzini 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: Mazzini (15) vs (2) Gracias
Mazzini passes Gracias's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gracias is in trouble now - Mazzini has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mazzini (18) vs (2) Gracias
Gracias sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T3#
Gracias is pressing down on Mazzini's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Gracias working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mazzini doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mazzini manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mazzini looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Gracias looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mazzini has picked Gracias up and slammed him! Gracias can't keep hold of the triangle and Mazzini manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mazzini (21) vs (2) Gracias
Mazzini tries to advance to mount but Gracias denies him.
Gracias is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Gracias stops Mazzini from passing to mount.
Gracias can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Mazzini is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gracias is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mazzini trying to control the position but Gracias is working away.
Gracias is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mazzini's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T5#
Gracias wants to get back to full guard.
Gracias is refusing to be controlled, as Mazzini sits in half guard.
Gracias gets full guard.#SUB2#
Gracias working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mazzini has passed into half guard!
Gracias works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mazzini passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Mazzini (24) vs (2) Gracias
Gracias tries to improve position but can't. #T6#
Mazzini is looking to take a break and control but Gracias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracias stops Mazzini from passing to mount.
Gracias tries to bench press Mazzini off him but Mazzini keeps the position.
Gracias sneaks back into half guard.
Gracias tries to roll over but Mazzini keeps him under control.
Gracias is refusing to be controlled, as Mazzini sits in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mazzini in particular looking to stall.#T7#
Mazzini trying to control from Gracias's half guard. Gracias has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Gracias controls Mazzini momentarily but Mazzini frees himself.
Mazzini passes Gracias's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Mazzini is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracias defends it well.
Gracias is looking to improve his position.
Gracias moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T8#
Gracias keeping full guard, as Mazzini tries to pass.
Gracias looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracias, not yet.
Mazzini pushes down on Gracias's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gracias moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mazzini wants to control from the top but Gracias keeps moving.
Mazzini forces his way into half guard.
Gracias makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracias.#T9#
Mazzini trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracias 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#
Gracias looking for a guillotine here but Mazzini defends easily.
#T10#
Gracias is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mazzini passes Gracias's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mazzini wants to take a breather but Gracias is having none of it.
Gracias is doing well to control the position and prevent Mazzini from advancing to side control.
Gracias wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Gracias is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mazzini pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Mazzini is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T11#
Mazzini looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Gracias is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mazzini pulls his head out easily.
Mazzini looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Mazzini is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gracias doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mazzini.
Gracias is trying to get back to full guard.#T12##SUB2#
Gracias looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mazzini wants to take a breather but Gracias is having none of it.
Mazzini slows the pace down in half guard.
Gracias tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Mazzini has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Mazzini (27) vs (2) Gracias
Gracias wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Mazzini (30) vs (2) Gracias#T13##SUB#
Mazzini working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Gracias trying to control the position but Mazzini manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Mazzini working for the choke.
Gracias rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Gracias regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mazzini looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T14##SUB2#
Gracias has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mazzini can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gracias keeping moving, preventing Mazzini from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracias wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mazzini takes the fight on points by 30 to 2.
A victorious Vito Mazzini thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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