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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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 23 losses; Juha Ahokas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 8 losses; Ricky Clubber!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ahokas is looking to clinch.
Juha Ahokas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ahokas is pressed up against the ropes. Clubber has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ahokas down to the mat. Ahokas avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Clubber circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Ahokas moves into the clinch successfully.
Clubber drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ahokas drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Clubber gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ahokas is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahokas drops down looking for an ankle pick but Clubber pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juha Ahokas. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Ahokas clinches up with Clubber and pushes him back against the ropes.#T1##TD2#
Clubber has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ahokas clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ahokas (0) vs (4) Clubber
Clubber controlling well, preventing Ahokas from escaping the position.
Clubber avoiding Ahokas 's attempts to control his hands.
Ahokas wants to escape the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Ahokas's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Clubber really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Ahokas.
Ahokas rolls, trying to escape but Clubber keeps control of the position.
#T2#
Ahokas staying busy and making it hard for Clubber to control.
Ahokas wants to control his opponent's hands but Clubber gets his hands free.
Clubber just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Clubber gets his hands free as Ahokas looks to control.
Our spies down at at Jed's Gym inform us that Clubber has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Clubber slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T3#
Ahokas wants to control his opponent's hands but Clubber gets his hands free.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Clubber controlling from the back.
Ahokas is trying to break free.
Ahokas is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ahokas is really stuck here.
Clubber slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T4#
Ahokas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ahokas can't escape the position.
Clubber slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T5#
Ahokas tries to escape but Clubber has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Clubber is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Ahokas trying to control the action but Clubber just sinks the hooks in. #T6#
Clubber controls the action.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ahokas tries to roll but Clubber sticks to his back.
Clubber controls the position.
Clubber is looking to control Ahokas but Ahokas is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Ahokas is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T7#
I really don't envy Ahokas right now.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Clubber controlling the positon.
Clubber tries to keep control of the position but Ahokas is staying busy.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Ahokas is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T8#
Ahokas is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Clubber.
Ahokas wants to control his opponent's hands but Clubber gets his hands free. #T9#
I would not like to be Ahokas right now.
I really don't envy Ahokas right now.
#T10#
Ahokas trying to control the hands but Clubber won't let him.
Clubber has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Ahokas's body.
Clubber is hanging on to Ahokas's back as he tries to escape.
#T11#
Ahokas just trying to survive but Clubber is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Ahokas is in bad spot here.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Ahokas trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T12#
Clubber has the hooks in. Ahokas is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
What can Ahokas do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Well,Ahokas is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T13#
Clubber controlling well, preventing Ahokas from escaping the position.
Ahokas looking to control the position.
Ahokas is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Clubber.
Ahokas can't escape the position.
#T14#
Ahokas is keeping busy.
Clubber is hanging on to Ahokas's back as he tries to escape.
Clubber really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Ahokas.
Ahokas is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber wins on points by 4 to 0.
A relieved looking Ricky Clubber thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 73
Date: Sep 03, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 88 wins and 51 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 23 losses; Juha Ahokas!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice sprawl there from Diesel as Ahokas shoots in.#CL2#
Ahokas rushes Diesel and presses him up against the ropes.
Ahokas has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Diesel after a bit of a struggle.
Ahokas goes for a takedown attempt but Diesel pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kurt Diesel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juha Ahokas.#TD2#
Ahokas drives through with a takedown into Diesel's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (0) vs (2) Ahokas
Ahokas trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ahokas is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahokas wants to pass the guard but Diesel is keeping the position.#T1#
Ahokas trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ahokas slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Diesel has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T2#
Ahokas wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
Ahokas looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Ahokas trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ahokas looking to pass the guard.
Ahokas sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Diesel's guard.
Ahokas wants to control but Diesel is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Ahokas is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
Ahokas stalling away here and it's allowed Diesel to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ahokas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ahokas trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ahokas wants to pass the guard but Diesel is keeping the position.#T5#
Ahokas trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Ahokas controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Ahokas from controlling successfully. #T7#
Ahokas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diesel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ahokas wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving. #T8#
Ahokas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diesel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diesel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ahokas controls the pace.
Ahokas 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.#T9#
Ahokas wants to pass the guard but Diesel is keeping the position.
Ahokas slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ahokas trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom. #T10#
Ahokas tries to free his leg and advance position but Diesel is retaining full guard.
Ahokas wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
Ahokas is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T11#
Ahokas wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
Ahokas is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ahokas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diesel is keeping the position for now. #T12#
Ahokas looking to sit in guard and control but Diesel 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 (2) Ahokas
Ahokas trying to keep a closed guard but Diesel is proving a slippery customer.
Ahokas pulls Diesel in to control the position. #T13#
Ahokas looking for a sweep. Not yet Ahokas, not yet.
Ahokas is trying to keep Diesel in close.
Diesel won't allow Ahokas to sweep him here. #T14#
Ahokas is trying to control the position but Diesel postures up.
Ahokas controlling Diesel's posture.
Ahokas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ahokas is looking to sweep but instead, Diesel has passed into half guard.
Ahokas controlling the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Ahokas gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Ahokas wins on points by 3 to 2.
A relieved looking Juha Ahokas 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 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 22 losses; Juha Ahokas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 8 losses; Ricky Clubber!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Ahokas turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ahokas (4) vs (0) Clubber
Clubber is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ahokas's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ahokas is looking to take a break and control but Clubber is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ahokas prevents Clubber from improving his position.
Ahokas perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clubber has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ahokas is working away from the top position though.
Ahokas is pressing down on Clubber's thigh, looking to free his foot. Clubber is holding on for now. #T1#
Clubber is refusing to be controlled, as Ahokas sits in half guard.
Ahokas is pressing down on Clubber's thigh, looking to free his foot. Clubber is holding on for now.
Clubber wants to improve his position but Ahokas is controlling well.
Ahokas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Clubber does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Clubber desperately trying to maintain 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.
Ahokas wants to free his trapped foot but Clubber is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ahokas is keen to just control but Clubber is a slippery customer.
Clubber is looking for a sweep. Ahokas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Clubber is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ahokas's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ahokas's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ahokas (4) vs (4) Clubber#T3#
Clubber is hanging on to Ahokas's back as he tries to escape.
Clubber gets his hands free as Ahokas looks to control.
Good control from Clubber.
Ahokas looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Ahokas tries to roll but Clubber sticks to his back.
#T4#
Clubber keeps control of the position easily here as Ahokas tries to buck him off.
Clubber trying to control.
Clubber controlling well, preventing Ahokas from escaping the position.
Ahokas is working hard here to advance position.#T5#
Our spies down at at Jed's Gym inform us that Clubber has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Clubber is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Clubber trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Ahokas rolls, trying to escape but Clubber keeps control of the position.
Clubber controls the position.#T6#
Clubber controlling well, preventing Ahokas from escaping the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Clubber controlling the positon.#SUB2#
Clubber is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Ahokas fending off the submission attempt from Clubber.
Ahokas has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke. #T7#
Ahokas tries to escape but Clubber 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.
Ahokas manages to reverse the position and now he's in Clubber's guard. Nice work there by Ahokas.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ahokas (6) vs (4) Clubber#T8#
Ahokas 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.
Ahokas wants to control from the top but Clubber keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ahokas 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.
Clubber wants to sweep but no luck. #T9#
Ahokas trying to move into half guard but instead Clubber has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ahokas (6) vs (6) Clubber
Ahokas looking for a sweep. Not yet Ahokas, not yet.
Ahokas is trying to keep Clubber in close.
Ahokas can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Clubber controls the pace.#T10#
Clubber advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ahokas (6) vs (9) Clubber
Ahokas is looking for a sweep.
Ahokas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Clubber controlling the position.
Ahokas is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T11#
Clubber is thwarting Ahokas's attempts to control the position.
Clubber is pressing down on Ahokas's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ahokas is holding on for now.
Ahokas is trying to control but can't.
Ahokas won't allow Clubber to pass to mount.
Ahokas wants to control but Clubber is keeping busy.
Clubber is looking to take a break and control but Ahokas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T12#
Clubber not doing much here.
Clubber is trying to control the action in half guard but Ahokas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ahokas wants to control but Clubber is keeping busy.
#T13#
Clubber is trying to control the action in half guard but Ahokas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Clubber looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ahokas wants to control but Clubber is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Clubber slows the pace down in half guard.
Ahokas controlling the position well. #T14#
Ahokas is staying active underneath Clubber, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Clubber wants to free his trapped foot but Ahokas is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ahokas tries to roll over but Clubber keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clubber with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber wins on points by 9 to 6.
Our winner, Ricky Clubber, 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 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 21 losses; Juha Ahokas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 23 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Toehold closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ahokas quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ahokas (0) vs (2) Toehold
Ahokas tries to get to full guard but Toehold has control of the leg.
Ahokas trying to control but Toehold postures up.
Toehold prevents Ahokas from improving his position.
Ahokas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Toehold is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahokas is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ahokas wants to control but Toehold is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Toehold looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Toehold seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ahokas is trying to maintain the position but Toehold is very close to passing his half guard.#T2##SUB#
Ahokas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Toehold pulls his head out easily.
Ahokas wants to control but Toehold is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ahokas is positioning himself well to prevent Toehold advancing to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ahokas manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Toehold is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Ahokas 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.
Ahokas pulls Toehold in close to his closed guard and prevents Toehold from doing any damage or advancing position.
Toehold looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Toehold postures up.
#T4##SUB#
Ahokas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Toehold defends it easily.
Ahokas is trying to keep Toehold in close.
Toehold stopping the sweep attempt from Ahokas.#T5#
Ahokas has control of Toehold's left arm, preventing Toehold from doing any damage.
Ahokas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ahokas looking to control but Toehold passes into half guard.
Toehold trying to mount his opponent but Ahokas defends it.
Ahokas is trying to control but Toehold passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ahokas (0) vs (5) Toehold#T6#
Ahokas stops Toehold from passing to mount.
Ahokas is looking for a sweep.
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.
Ahokas looking for a sweep but Toehold has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ahokas (0) vs (7) Toehold
Ahokas tries to reverse the position but Toehold maintains control.#T7#
Ahokas is working hard here to advance 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.#T8#
Ahokas is trying to reverse the position but instead Toehold has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Ahokas (0) vs (10) Toehold
Ahokas prevents Toehold from getting a body triangle.
Ahokas trying to control the action but Toehold just sinks the hooks in.
Toehold has the hooks in. Ahokas is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T9#
Ahokas trying to control the hands but Toehold won't let him.
Ahokas tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Ahokas is desperately trying to improve his position but Toehold has a good base and remains in mount.
Toehold avoids the attempt from Ahokas to control.
Ahokas is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ahokas regains half guard.#T10#
Ahokas wants to get back to full guard.
Ahokas is staying active underneath Toehold, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ahokas keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Ahokas is looking to improve his position.
Toehold controlling the action here.#T11#
Ahokas is staying active underneath Toehold, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ahokas is looking for a sweep. Toehold is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ahokas gets full guard.
Ahokas trying to control the position.
Ahokas pulls Toehold in to control the position. #T12#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Toehold trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahokas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Toehold is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Toehold looking to pass the guard.
Ahokas wants to hit a sweep here but Toehold passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ahokas there! Score +3 for passing guard: Ahokas (0) vs (13) Toehold#T13#
Toehold trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ahokas tries to reverse the position but Toehold maintains control.#T14#
Toehold avoids the attempt from Ahokas to control.
Toehold is stalling here but it's allowed Ahokas to get half guard.
Ahokas is looking to control Toehold's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ahokas avoid being mounted?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toehold slows the pace down in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold wins on points by 13 to 0.
Tommy Toehold is the new super heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Tommy Toehold thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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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 88 wins and 47 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 21 losses; Juha Ahokas!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Ahokas closes the distance and clinches.
Ahokas is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Diesel has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ahokas is trying to keep an underhook but Diesel manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (0) Ahokas
Diesel trying to control the action but Ahokas is working from the bottom.
Diesel wants to advance to full mount but Ahokas doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Diesel has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ahokas is trying to keep Diesel in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahokas controlling the position.
Diesel looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Ahokas looking for a sweep. Not yet Ahokas, not yet.
Ahokas trying 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.
Ahokas might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Diesel haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ahokas is adopting a defensive guard.
Ahokas 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#
Diesel controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ahokas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Diesel trying to control but Ahokas is working from the bottom.
Ahokas looking for a sweep. Not yet Ahokas, not yet.
Ahokas is trying to keep Diesel in close.
Ahokas seems keen to control Diesel's posture.
Ahokas 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) Ahokas#T4#
Ahokas seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ahokas wants to control but Diesel is keeping him busy.
Diesel tries to get to full guard but Ahokas has control of the leg.
Ahokas is trying to control. Diesel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T5#
Diesel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Diesel.
Ahokas won't allow Diesel to sweep him here.
Ahokas trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ahokas passes into half guard.
Diesel is looking to control Ahokas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diesel avoid being mounted?
Ahokas trying to control the pace. #T6#
Diesel trying to control but Ahokas postures up.
Ahokas 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.
Diesel is looking for a sweep. Ahokas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Ahokas seems content to control.
Diesel is refusing to be controlled, as Ahokas sits in half guard.
Ahokas trying to pass the guard but Diesel defending well. #T7#
Diesel is not content to let Ahokas control the position.
Diesel trying to hold on to Ahokas's head to control him but Ahokas postures up.
Ahokas content to control rather than advance.
Diesel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T8##SUB#
Diesel looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Ahokas pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (2) vs (5) Ahokas
Ahokas looking to control but Diesel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ahokas 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.
Ahokas looking to control but Diesel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ahokas with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T9#
Ahokas can't control as he wanted to and Diesel manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Ahokas is looking to take a break and control but Diesel is keeping him honest, looking to work 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.
Ahokas keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Diesel is looking for a sweep. Ahokas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ahokas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diesel keeps working.
Diesel is controlling Ahokas's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T10#
Diesel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ahokas is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Diesel trying to control here.
Ahokas trying to control the action but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Diesel tries to get to full guard but Ahokas has control of the leg. #T11#
Ahokas trying to pass the guard but Diesel defending well.
Ahokas is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ahokas tries to pass the half guard into mount. Diesel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ahokas trying to control the pace.
Diesel regains full guard. Nicely done. #T12#
Diesel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diesel wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ahokas is now in half guard.
Diesel is refusing to be controlled, as Ahokas sits in half guard.
Ahokas perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ahokas passes into side control, despite Diesel's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (2) vs (8) Ahokas
Diesel tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T13#
Diesel is working hard here to advance position.
Ahokas trying to control the position but Diesel is working away.
Diesel is trying to control Ahokas's posture but Ahokas avoids it. #T14#
Diesel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ahokas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Diesel gets back to half guard.
Ahokas 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.
Diesel is looking for a sweep. Ahokas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diesel wants to control but Ahokas is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Diesel won't allow Ahokas to pass to mount.
Ahokas keeps trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ahokas wins on points by 8 to 2.
Juha Ahokas is the new super heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Juha Ahokas 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 65
Date: Aug 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 21 losses; Juha Ahokas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Reinaldo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ahokas wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Ahokas closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gracie did well to prevent Ahokas getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ahokas (2) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Ahokas seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie wants to control but Ahokas is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracie regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1#
Ahokas is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ahokas defends well.#T2#
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 looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ahokas puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ahokas stalling. #T3#
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ahokas pulls his head out easily.
Gracie 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.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Gracie works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Gracie looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ahokas has picked Gracie up and slammed him! Gracie can't keep hold of the triangle and Ahokas manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ahokas (5) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie tries to buck Ahokas off but Ahokas is having none of it.
Gracie wants to control but Ahokas postures up.
Ahokas wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Gracie is trying to improve his position.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here. #T5#
Ahokas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Ahokas keeps moving and retains side control. #T6##SUB#
Ahokas is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gracie has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ahokas trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Ahokas controlling the position from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T7#
Ahokas wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Ahokas trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
Ahokas is really struggling to control Gracie but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Ahokas keeps moving and retains side control. #T8#
Ahokas controls the position.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.
Ahokas is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.#T9#
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Ahokas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ahokas in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Gracie is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T10#
Gracie is staying active underneath Ahokas, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gracie trying to get back to full guard but Ahokas takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ahokas (8) vs (0) Gracie
Ahokas trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gracie tries to hold on but Ahokas pushes him away.
Gracie is trying to escape the mount.
Ahokas tries to control but Gracie wriggling away. #T11#
Gracie is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ahokas trying to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie tries to reverse the position but Ahokas maintains control.#T12#
Gracie regains half guard.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie wants to improve his position but instead Ahokas has moved into half guard.
Gracie trying to hold on to Ahokas's head to control him but Ahokas postures up.
Gracie 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.
Ahokas is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.#T13#
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Ahokas has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Ahokas (11) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T14#
Gracie might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ahokas haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gracie is trying to escape the mount.
Ahokas avoids the attempt from Gracie to control.
Ahokas controlling from the full mount.
Gracie wants to hold on but Ahokas pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ahokas controlling from the full mount.
Ahokas looking to control but Gracie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ahokas takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
A relieved looking Juha Ahokas thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 63
Date: Aug 04, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Rio Rolla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 20 losses; Juha Ahokas!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Ahokas closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Rolla (0) vs (4) Ahokas
Ahokas trying to control the action but Rolla is working from the bottom.
Rolla is trying to get back to half guard.
Rolla is working hard here to advance position.
Rolla sneaks back into half guard.
Rolla is looking to get back to full guard here but Ahokas has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (0) vs (7) Ahokas
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolla is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rolla manages to get back to half guard.#T1#
Rolla tries to roll over but Ahokas keeps him under control.
Rolla is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ahokas's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ahokas's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rolla (4) vs (7) Ahokas#SUB#
Ahokas defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Rolla's arms.
Ahokas manages to reverse the position and now he's in Rolla's guard. Nice work there by Ahokas.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (4) vs (9) Ahokas
Rolla trying to keep a closed guard but Ahokas is proving a slippery customer.
Ahokas pushing down on Rolla's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rolla wants to sweep but Ahokas has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (4) vs (12) Ahokas
Rolla tries to buck Ahokas off but Ahokas is having none of it.#T2#
Rolla is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ahokas off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rolla (8) vs (12) Ahokas#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rolla working for the choke. #SUB#
Ahokas defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Rolla's arms. #SUB#
Rolla is looking for a choke. Ahokas gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Ahokas manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (8) vs (14) Ahokas
Rolla seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Ahokas trying to control but Rolla is working from the bottom. #T3#
Ahokas stopping the sweep attempt from Rolla.
Rolla looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ahokas puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Rolla wants to improve his position but Ahokas is controlling well.
Ahokas stalling.
Ahokas prevents Rolla from improving his position.#T4#
Rolla wants to control but Ahokas is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rolla is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ahokas's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ahokas's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rolla (12) vs (14) Ahokas
Rolla has the hooks in. Ahokas is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Rolla is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ahokas has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Rolla is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Rolla 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, Ahokas has freed his hand and lives to survive another
well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Ahokas defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T5#
Ahokas trying to control the action but Rolla just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Rolla is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Ahokas defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Rolla avoiding Ahokas 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Rolla 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, Ahokas has freed his hand and lives to survive another
well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Rolla is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Ahokas defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T6#
I really don't envy Ahokas right now.
#SUB#
Rolla has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Ahokas! Can he survive? No! He's out! Rolla gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rio Rolla! |
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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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 20 losses; Juha Ahokas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 111 wins and 58 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Ahokas drives through and clinches with Pavlov against the ropes.
Pavlov stops a takedown attempt from Ahokas.
#TD#
Ahokas has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Pavlov is trying to keep an underhook but Ahokas manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ahokas (2) vs (0) Pavlov
Ahokas trying to pass the guard but Pavlov defending well.
Pavlov wants to control but Ahokas passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ahokas (5) vs (0) Pavlov
Ahokas is looking to take a break and control but Pavlov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pavlov can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahokas is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Pavlov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T1#
Ahokas working away.
Pavlov is trying to improve his position.
Ahokas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pavlov is not content to let Ahokas control the position.
Pavlov has one of Ahokas's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Ahokas working away.
Pavlov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ahokas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Ahokas is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Pavlov is looking to regain half guard here but Ahokas keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Pavlov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ahokas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pavlov keeps working.
Pavlov tries to bench press Ahokas off him but Ahokas keeps the position.
Pavlov controls the position for a moment.#T3#
Pavlov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Ahokas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pavlov keeping hold of Ahokas's head, controlling as best he can.
Pavlov trying to control here.
Ahokas working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Pavlov's thigh. Pavlov counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Pavlov controlling the position.
Ahokas stopping the sweep attempt from Pavlov.#T4#
Ahokas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now.
Pavlov trying to keep a closed guard but Ahokas is proving a slippery customer.
Ahokas content to stall in guard here.
Pavlov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pavlov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pavlov is looking to sweep but instead, Ahokas has passed into half guard.
Pavlov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T5#
Ahokas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ahokas stopping the sweep attempt from Pavlov.
Pavlov controlling Ahokas's posture.
Pavlov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pavlov pulls Ahokas in to control the position.
Pavlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Pavlov, not yet.
Pavlov is trying to keep Ahokas in close.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Ahokas from controlling successfully. #T6#
Pavlov managing to control the position.
Pavlov wants to sweep but no luck.
Pavlov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ahokas trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Pavlov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ahokas (5) vs (2) Pavlov
Ahokas looking to control.
My spies in Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch inform me that Pavlov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahokas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Pavlov content to stall in guard here.
Ahokas working a defensive guard here.
Pavlov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ahokas's guard.
Pavlov wants to take a breather but Ahokas is having none of it.
Ahokas trying to control but Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov is looking to take a break and control but Ahokas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T8#
Pavlov wants to pass to mount but Ahokas is defending the position.
Ahokas wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pavlov is looking to advance position but Ahokas won't allow it. #SUB2#
Pavlov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ahokas defends it well.
Ahokas is looking for a sweep. Pavlov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T9#
Ahokas makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ahokas.
Pavlov preventing the sweep.
Pavlov stays in close to Ahokas's body and controls the position.
Ahokas trying to control the position.
Pavlov forces his way into half guard.
Pavlov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ahokas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pavlov passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ahokas (5) vs (5) Pavlov#T10#
Ahokas is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
Ahokas is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ahokas manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ahokas (7) vs (5) Pavlov
Pavlov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB#
Ahokas is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ahokas wants to control but Pavlov is keeping him busy. #T11#
Pavlov is looking to get back to full guard here but Ahokas has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Ahokas (10) vs (5) Pavlov
Pavlov gets back to half guard.
Pavlov trying to hold on to Ahokas's head to control him but Ahokas postures up.
Pavlov wants to get back to full guard.
Pavlov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Pavlov is looking to improve his position.
#T12##SUB2#
Pavlov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ahokas pulls his head out easily.
Pavlov tries to roll over but Ahokas keeps him under control.
Ahokas sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pavlov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ahokas's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ahokas's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ahokas (10) vs (9) Pavlov#T13##SUB2#
Pavlov looking for the choke from the back.
Ahokas breaks Pavlov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ahokas (12) vs (9) Pavlov
Ahokas slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pavlov keeping full guard, as Ahokas tries to pass.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Ahokas from controlling successfully.
Pavlov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ahokas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T14#
Ahokas trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Pavlov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pavlov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pavlov wants to hit a sweep here but Ahokas passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Pavlov there! Score +3 for passing guard: Ahokas (15) vs (9) Pavlov
Pavlov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pavlov tries to hold on but Ahokas postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pavlov 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ahokas takes the fight on points by 15 to 9.
During a confident post fight interview, Juha Ahokas thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 61
Date: Jul 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 20 losses; Juha Ahokas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 19 losses; Joshua Burroughs!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Ahokas closes the distance and pushes Burroughs back into the ropes.#TD#
Ahokas is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Burroughs can't fight it off and eventually Ahokas manages to take the fight to the floor. Burroughs looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ahokas (2) vs (0) Burroughs
Burroughs wants to sweep but no luck.
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.
Ahokas trying to control the position from guard on top but Burroughs 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahokas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ahokas is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Ahokas sitting in guard here, content to control.
Burroughs wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ahokas is now in half guard.
Burroughs keeping hold of Ahokas's head, controlling as best he can.
Ahokas passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ahokas (5) vs (0) Burroughs#T2#
Burroughs has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Ahokas's lack of action.
Ahokas content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Burroughs is pressing down on Ahokas's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ahokas stopping the sweep attempt from Burroughs.
Ahokas postures up.
#T3#
Burroughs keeping moving, preventing Ahokas from controlling successfully.
Burroughs pulls Ahokas in to control the position.
Ahokas trying to control the position from guard on top but Burroughs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burroughs working a defensive guard here.
Burroughs has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ahokas has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ahokas (8) vs (0) Burroughs#T4#
Burroughs is looking to reverse the position.
Ahokas wants to control but Burroughs is keeping him busy.
Burroughs is trying to improve his position.
Ahokas wants to control for a moment but Burroughs uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T5#
Burroughs is staying active underneath Ahokas, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Burroughs trying to control but Ahokas postures up.
Ahokas not doing much here.
Burroughs is staying active underneath Ahokas, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T6#
Ahokas passes into side control, despite Burroughs's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ahokas (11) vs (0) Burroughs
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ahokas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burroughs keeps working.
Ahokas wants to control for a moment but Burroughs uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Burroughs wants to improve his position but Ahokas is controlling well.
#T7#
Ahokas trying to control from half guard but Burroughs is working away.
Ahokas controlling the pace. #T8#
Ahokas is pressing down on Burroughs's thigh, looking to free his foot. Burroughs is holding on for now.
Burroughs tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Ahokas has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Ahokas (14) vs (0) Burroughs
Burroughs wants to control but Ahokas is having none of it.
Ahokas mounts Burroughs! Really nice guard pass there! #T9#
Burroughs wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Ahokas (17) vs (0) Burroughs
Ahokas trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Burroughs tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Ahokas is looking for the choke from the back position but Burroughs is controlling his hands well. #T10#
Burroughs tries to break free.
A lull in the action here.
Ahokas biding his time, looking for the opening.
#SUB#
Ahokas looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Burroughs is controlling Ahokas 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ahokas (17) vs (2) Burroughs
Burroughs controlling from the top position. #T11#
It looks like Burroughs 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.
Ahokas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ahokas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Burroughs's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ahokas (19) vs (2) Burroughs
Ahokas tries to free his leg and advance position but Burroughs is retaining full guard. #T12#
Ahokas wants to control from the top but Burroughs keeps moving.
Burroughs controls Ahokas momentarily but Ahokas frees himself.
Ahokas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burroughs swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T13#
Burroughs trying to control the position.
Ahokas wants to pass the guard but Burroughs is keeping the position.
Burroughs keeping moving, preventing Ahokas from controlling successfully. #T14#
Burroughs managing to control the position.
Burroughs lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ahokas (19) vs (4) Burroughs
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burroughs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ahokas is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ahokas takes the fight on points by 19 to 4.
Juha Ahokas thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 60
Date: Jul 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Harvey Smith! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 20 losses; Juha Ahokas!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ahokas moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.#CL#
Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ahokas is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ahokas has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Smith after a bit of a struggle.
I was talking to Smith's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ahokas wants to take the fight to the mat but Smith manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Harvey Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juha Ahokas.#TD#
Smith gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Smith (2) vs (0) Ahokas
Smith trying to control but Ahokas is working from the bottom.
Ahokas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Ahokas is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahokas keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully. #T1#
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ahokas is keeping the position for now.
Ahokas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ahokas keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ahokas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Ahokas's legs - danger averted.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Ahokas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (2) vs (2) Ahokas#T2#
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet. #SUB#
Smith throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ahokas uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (2) vs (5) Ahokas
Ahokas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Smith is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ahokas wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Ahokas just content to control the position. #T3#
Smith sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Smith wants to improve his position but Ahokas is controlling well.
Smith makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Smith.
Ahokas stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Smith trying to control the position.
Ahokas sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ahokas postures up.
#T4##SUB#
Smith looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ahokas passes into half guard.
Ahokas wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Ahokas looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Smith wants to improve his position but Ahokas is controlling well.
Ahokas is pressing down on Smith's thigh, looking to free his foot. Smith is holding on for now.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5#
Ahokas trying to control the pace.
Ahokas is keen to just control but Smith is a slippery customer.
Smith makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Smith.#SUB#
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ahokas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T6#
Ahokas content to stall in guard here.
Ahokas trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ahokas preventing the sweep.
Smith is working hard here to advance position.
Ahokas wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving. #SUB#
Smith is looking for a triangle but Ahokas pushes his legs off easily.
Ahokas passes Smith's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T7#
Ahokas wants to pass the guard but Smith is defending well.
Ahokas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Ahokas is trying to work for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Ahokas wants to pass the guard but Smith is defending well.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ahokas trying to control from half guard but Smith is working away. #T8##SUB#
Smith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ahokas pulls his head out easily.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Ahokas has control of the leg.
Ahokas trying to mount his opponent but Smith defends it.
Smith wants to improve his position but Ahokas is controlling well.
Ahokas is looking to advance position but Smith won't allow it. #T9#
Smith tries to roll over but Ahokas keeps him under control.
Ahokas wants to pass to mount but Smith is defending the position.
Ahokas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Smith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ahokas pulls his head out easily.
Ahokas is taking a breather. Smith says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T10##SUB2#
Ahokas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Smith has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ahokas looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Smith tries to roll over but Ahokas keeps him under control.#T11#
Smith trying to hold on to Ahokas's head to control him but Ahokas postures up.
Well, if Ahokas is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight
I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza
Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB2#
Ahokas is looking for a kimura but Smith is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ahokas to get the leverage.
Smith moves into full guard.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Ahokas stands and throws Smith's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (2) vs (8) Ahokas#T12#
Smith is looking to regain half guard here but Ahokas keeps moving and retains side control.
Ahokas in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Smith is looking to reverse the position.
Ahokas trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom. #T13#
Smith gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Smith works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ahokas wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Ahokas trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Smith is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Smith keeping full guard, as Ahokas tries to pass.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith keeping moving, preventing Ahokas from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ahokas wins on points by 8 to 2.
Juha Ahokas thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 59
Date: Jul 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 81 wins and 47 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 19 losses; Juha Ahokas!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Diesel shoots in looking for a takedown. Ahokas tries to sprawl out of it but Diesel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Ahokas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ahokas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD#
Diesel gets a double leg takedown into Ahokas's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (0) Ahokas
Diesel pushes down on Ahokas's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ahokas keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Well, if Diesel is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight
I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza
Yum. Can't wait.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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.#T1#
Ahokas tries to roll over but Diesel keeps him under control.
Ahokas regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ahokas is trying to keep Diesel in close.
#T2#
Ahokas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Diesel has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ahokas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ahokas can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Diesel controls the pace.
Diesel being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Diesel controlling from the top position.
Diesel won't allow Ahokas to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Ahokas throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Diesel escapes and throws Ahokas's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (5) vs (0) Ahokas#T4#
Ahokas is looking to reverse the position.
Diesel controls the position.
Ahokas prevents Diesel from improving position.
You can see the frustration on Ahokas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Diesel stalls from top position.#T5#
Diesel is looking to take a break and control but Ahokas is keeping him honest, looking to work from 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.
Ahokas tries to bench press Diesel off him but Diesel keeps the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Diesel is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ahokas will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Ahokas is trying to control Diesel's posture but Diesel avoids it. #T6#
Ahokas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ahokas wants to control but Diesel postures up.
Diesel has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Diesel (7) vs (0) Ahokas
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diesel avoids the attempt from Ahokas to control.
Ahokas doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?#T7#
Diesel trying to control but Ahokas is having none of it.
Diesel controlling the pace for now. #T8#
Ahokas is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ahokas tries to hold on but Diesel postures up.
Ahokas is trying desperately to improve position.
Ahokas wants to hold on but Diesel pushes him away.
Diesel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T9#
Ahokas sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Diesel is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Diesel has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ahokas trying to control but Diesel postures up.
#T10#
Ahokas is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Diesel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Diesel's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Diesel (7) vs (4) Ahokas
Ahokas tries to get the hooks in deep but Diesel pushed the leg off.
Ahokas is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB2#
Ahokas has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T11#
Diesel wants to escape the position.
Diesel wants to control his opponent's hands but Ahokas gets his hands free.
Ahokas trying to control momentarily.
Ahokas biding his time, looking for the opening.
Diesel trying to control the action but Ahokas just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Ahokas is persistently looking for the submission but Diesel is defending it well.
#T12#
Ahokas trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Diesel wants to control his opponent's hands but Ahokas gets his hands free.
Diesel is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Diesel rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB#
Diesel looking for submissions off his back.#T13#
Diesel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Diesel.#SUB#
Diesel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Diesel looking for a sweep. Not yet Diesel, not yet. #SUB#
Diesel working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ahokas has passed into half guard!
Ahokas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diesel keeps working. #T14#
Diesel wants to get back to full guard.
Diesel works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ahokas looking to pass the guard.
Ahokas postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Diesel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Diesel looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ahokas puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
A relieved looking Kurt Diesel 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 58
Date: Jul 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 19 losses; Juha Ahokas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 55 wins and 34 losses; Joe Average!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Ahokas rushes Average and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Average is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've been hearing reports that Ahokas has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Average is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Average can't get the takedown.
Juha Ahokas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Average.
Ahokas is looking to take this one to the mat.
Average wants a takedown but no success here.
Average is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Average has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ahokas regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ahokas (0) vs (2) Average
Ahokas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Average is one step ahead there.
Average wants to control from the top but Ahokas keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahokas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Average wants to control from the top but Ahokas keeps moving. #T1#
Ahokas wants to sweep but no luck.
Ahokas lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ahokas (2) vs (2) Average
Average is trying to control the position but Ahokas postures up. #SUB2#
Average has his foot on Ahokas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ahokas works his way back into a safe position though.
Average looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ahokas sitting in guard here, content to control.
Average lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ahokas (2) vs (4) Average
Average looking to sit in guard and control but Ahokas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ahokas (4) vs (4) Average#T2##SUB2#
Average working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ahokas has passed into half guard!
#SUB2#
Average looking for submissions off his back.
Ahokas is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Average is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ahokas pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Ahokas tries to pass to full mount but Average defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Average manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ahokas stopping the sweep attempt from Average.
Ahokas tries to free his leg and advance position but Average is retaining full guard.
Average wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Average throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ahokas escapes and throws Average's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ahokas (7) vs (4) Average
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
You can see the frustration on Average's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Ahokas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Average keeps working.
Average tries to improve position but can't.
Average is trying to escape the position but Ahokas is controlling the position. #T5#
Average is trying to get back to half guard.
Ahokas looking to control but instead Average has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Ahokas takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Average manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Average looking for a guillotine here but Ahokas defends easily.
#SUB2#
Average looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ahokas has picked Average up and slammed him! Average can't keep hold of the triangle and Ahokas manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ahokas (10) vs (4) Average
Ahokas 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 Average's shoulder. That is not cool. #T6#
Average is looking for a sweep.
Ahokas trying to control the position but Average is working away. #T7#
Average is looking to reverse the position.
Ahokas trying to control the position but Average is working away.
Average is trying to get back to half guard.
Ahokas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Average keeps working. #T8#
Average tries to bench press Ahokas off him but Ahokas keeps the position.
Average 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.
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.
Average being controlled for a moment.
Ahokas trying to control the position but Average is working away.
Average is trying to control Ahokas's posture but Ahokas avoids it.
Ahokas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Average keeps working. #T9#
Average is looking for a sweep.
Average is trying to escape the position but Ahokas is controlling the position.
Ahokas has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Average is trying to get back to half guard.#T10#
Ahokas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Average keeps working.
Average tries to improve position but can't.
Average keeps trying to improve his position.
Average gets back to half guard.
Average is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T11#
Ahokas controlling the action here.
Ahokas passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ahokas (13) vs (4) Average
Ahokas controlling his opponent.
Average is desperately trying to improve his position but Ahokas has a good base and remains in mount.
Ahokas wants to control the pace but Average is squirming around nicely. #T12#
Average looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ahokas (16) vs (4) Average
Ahokas avoiding Average 's attempts to control his hands.
Ahokas is hanging on to Average's back as he tries to escape.
Average 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#
Average is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Ahokas has locked on a rear naked choke here! Average is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Juha Ahokas!
Our winner, Juha Ahokas, 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 57
Date: Jul 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 108 wins and 56 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 18 losses; Juha Ahokas!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pavlov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ahokas defends well and Pavlov ends up having to push Ahokas into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ahokas changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pavlov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD#
Pavlov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ahokas tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pavlov is in Ahokas's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (0) Ahokas
Pavlov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov trying to control but Ahokas 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.
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.
Pavlov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1##SUB2#
Ahokas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pavlov is stalling in the full guard.
Pavlov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ahokas wants to sweep here but Pavlov controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Pavlov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pavlov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ahokas holds on and takes a little breather.
Pavlov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pavlov looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Pavlov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pavlov pushing down on Ahokas's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pavlov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Ahokas looking for submissions off his back.
We've been hearing good reports from Pavlov'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.
Pavlov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ahokas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ahokas manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4#
Ahokas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ahokas is trying to keep Pavlov in close.
Pavlov is pushing down on Ahokas's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ahokas is fighting to maintain full guard but Pavlov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ahokas is refusing to be controlled, as Pavlov sits in half guard.
Pavlov content to control rather than advance.
Ahokas wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy.
Pavlov is looking to take a break and control but Ahokas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Pavlov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T5#
Ahokas is trying to maintain the position but Pavlov is very close to passing his half guard.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Ahokas is defending well.
Ahokas wants to get back to full guard.
Pavlov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T6#
Ahokas wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pavlov wants to take a breather but Ahokas is having none of it.
Pavlov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T7#
Pavlov passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (0) Ahokas
Ahokas tries to lock up and control but Pavlov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pavlov trying to control but Ahokas is having none of it.
Ahokas tries to hold on but Pavlov pushes him away.
Pavlov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ahokas tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T8#
Pavlov fails to advance to Ahokas's back.
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Ahokas is squirming around nicely.
Ahokas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pavlov tries to control but Ahokas wriggling away.
Pavlov avoids the attempt from Ahokas to control.
Pavlov controlling the pace for now. #T9#
Ahokas is squirming around, avoiding Pavlov's attempts to control the action.
Ahokas is desperately trying to improve his position but Pavlov has a good base and remains in mount.
Pavlov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pavlov seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Ahokas is holding on tight.
Ahokas really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pavlov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ahokas is trying to escape the mount.
#T10#
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Ahokas is squirming around nicely.
Pavlov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pavlov seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Ahokas is holding on tight.
Ahokas is squirming around, avoiding Pavlov's attempts to control the action.
Pavlov controlling the position easily from mount. #T11#
Ahokas wants to hold on but Pavlov pushes him away.
Pavlov content just to control the position here.
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Ahokas is squirming around nicely.
Pavlov is looking to work his way around to Ahokas's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T12#
Ahokas is looking to improve his position but Pavlov isn't that keen on the idea.
Ahokas has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (8) vs (0) Ahokas#SUB#
Ahokas fending off the submission attempt from Pavlov.
Will Pavlov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T13#
Pavlov controls the position.
Ahokas just trying to survive but Pavlov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Ahokas wants to escape the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Pavlov's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Pavlov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Ahokas trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T14#
Pavlov trying to control momentarily.
Ahokas wants to control his opponent's hands but Pavlov gets his hands free.
Pavlov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Ahokas trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov has good solid back control here.
Ahokas is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
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 56
Date: Jul 07, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 17 losses; Juha Ahokas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 15 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ahokas dives in for a single leg takedown but Kamenev sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.#TD2#
Kamenev pulls Ahokas into guard.
Ahokas tries to free his leg and advance position but Kamenev is retaining full guard.
Ahokas looking to sit in guard and control but Kamenev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ahokas (0) vs (2) Kamenev
Ahokas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahokas working a defensive guard but Kamenev passes into half guard.
Ahokas wants to improve his position but Kamenev is controlling well.
#T1#
Ahokas gets full guard.#SUB#
Ahokas isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kamenev stacks Ahokas 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 Kamenev! Score +3 for passing guard: Ahokas (0) vs (5) Kamenev
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ahokas trying to control but Kamenev flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ahokas (0) vs (8) Kamenev#T2#
Ahokas has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Ahokas turns into Kamenev and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ahokas (2) vs (8) Kamenev
Ahokas tries to free his leg and advance position but Kamenev is retaining full guard. #T3#
Ahokas wants to control from the top but Kamenev keeps moving.
Ahokas sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ahokas tries to free his leg and advance position but Kamenev is retaining full guard.
Ahokas is looking to pass into half guard but Kamenev pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kamenev is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ahokas (2) vs (10) Kamenev
Ahokas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
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.
Ahokas wants to improve his position but instead Kamenev has moved into half guard.
Ahokas wants to control but Kamenev passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ahokas (2) vs (13) Kamenev#T5##SUB2#
Ahokas wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Kamenev has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Ahokas's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Ahokas is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Kamenev!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ivan Kamenev!
Ivan Kamenev is the new super heavyweight champion!
A victorious Ivan Kamenev 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 55
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 108 wins and 54 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 17 losses; Juha Ahokas!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Ahokas instigates a clinch.
Ahokas changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pavlov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Ahokas has closed the distance and engaged Pavlov in a clinch.
Pavlov wants to take the fight to the mat but Ahokas manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pavlov stops a takedown attempt from Ahokas.
Ahokas is working for takedown but Pavlov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Matvey Pavlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juha Ahokas.
Pavlov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ahokas avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pavlov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ahokas tries to score a body lock takedown but Pavlov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Ahokas gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (0) vs (2) Ahokas
Ahokas wants to take a breather but Pavlov is having none of it.
Pavlov wants to improve his position but Ahokas is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov is trying is best to control the position here.
Ahokas is pressing down on Pavlov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pavlov is holding on for now.
Pavlov tries to roll over but Ahokas keeps him under control.#T1#
Pavlov is staying active underneath Ahokas, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pavlov is concentrating on defense, preventing Ahokas from advancing position.
Pavlov wants to control but Ahokas is keeping busy.
Pavlov 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.
Ahokas seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
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 won't allow Ahokas to pass to mount.
Pavlov tries to get to full guard but Ahokas has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Ahokas is trying to work for a kimura but Pavlov is defending well.
#T2#
Ahokas slows the pace down in half guard.
Ahokas is trying to control. Pavlov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Ahokas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ahokas tries to pass to full mount but Pavlov defends it.
Pavlov manages to get to full guard.
Pavlov wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ahokas is now in half guard. #T3#
Pavlov is trying to get back to full guard.
Ahokas trying to pass the guard but Pavlov defending well.
Pavlov tries to get to full guard but Ahokas has control of the leg.
Ahokas wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is defending well. #T4#
Pavlov is looking to control Ahokas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pavlov avoid being mounted?
Ahokas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pavlov keeps working.
Pavlov trying to control but Ahokas postures up.
Still in half guard, Ahokas seems content to control.
Pavlov is positioning himself well to prevent Ahokas advancing to mount.
Pavlov trying to control from the bottom.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Ahokas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T5#
Pavlov is trying to control but can't.
Pavlov is refusing to be controlled, as Ahokas sits in half guard.
Ahokas perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pavlov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ahokas is working away from the top position though.
Pavlov is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Ahokas prevents Pavlov from improving his position.
Pavlov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T6#
Ahokas tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pavlov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Ahokas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pavlov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ahokas passes Pavlov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ahokas is thwarting Pavlov's attempts to control the position.
Ahokas performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pavlov desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T7#
Pavlov has a hand on Ahokas's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ahokas takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (0) vs (5) Ahokas
Pavlov is working to get back to half guard.
Pavlov is trying to reverse the position but instead Ahokas has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (0) vs (8) Ahokas
Ahokas 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.
Pavlov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Ahokas prevents Pavlov from improving his position.#T8#
Ahokas is keen to just control but Pavlov is a slippery customer.
Pavlov is looking to improve his position.
Pavlov trying to control from the bottom.
Pavlov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ahokas wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Pavlov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pavlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ahokas is one step ahead there.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pavlov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (8) Ahokas#T9#
Ahokas wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ahokas wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pavlov in particular looking to stall.
Pavlov is keen to just control but Ahokas is a slippery customer.#T10#
Pavlov is thwarting Ahokas's attempts to control the position.
Ahokas might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pavlov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Pavlov wants to free his trapped foot but Ahokas is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pavlov is thwarting Ahokas's attempts to control the position.
Ahokas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ahokas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pavlov is working away from the top position though.
Pavlov works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (8) Ahokas#T11#
Ahokas is squirming around, avoiding Pavlov's attempts to control the action.
Pavlov controlling from the full mount.
Pavlov fails to move to back control.
Ahokas tries to lock up and control but Pavlov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pavlov controlling the pace for now.
Pavlov fails to take his opponent's back. #T12#
Ahokas is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pavlov controlling the pace for now.
Pavlov tries to control but Ahokas wriggling away.
Ahokas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pavlov tries to control but Ahokas wriggling away.
Pavlov content just to control the position here. #T13#
Ahokas has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Pavlov's lack of action.
Ahokas is pressing down on Pavlov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ahokas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ahokas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ahokas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ahokas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pavlov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (5) vs (10) Ahokas
Pavlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T14#
Ahokas wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is keeping the position.
Pavlov trying to control the position.
Pavlov pulls Ahokas in close to his closed guard and prevents Ahokas from doing any damage or advancing position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ahokas wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ahokas wins on points by 10 to 5.
Juha Ahokas is the new super heavyweight champion!
Juha Ahokas thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 54
Date: Jun 28, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 17 losses; Juha Ahokas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 14 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Ahokas gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kamenev to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ahokas (0) vs (2) Kamenev
Kamenev slips nicely into half guard.
Ahokas is looking for a sweep. Kamenev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kamenev perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenev wants to control but Ahokas is keeping him busy.
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.
Ahokas is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ahokas is trying to control but can't.
#T1#
Kamenev performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ahokas wants to improve his position but Kamenev is controlling well.
Ahokas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kamenev is working away from the top position though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kamenev in particular looking to stall.#T2#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kamenev moves into full mount! Ahokas won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Ahokas (0) vs (5) Kamenev
Ahokas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Kamenev controlling from the full mount.
Ahokas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kamenev controlling the pace for now.
Kamenev's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
Kamenev manages to capitalize on a mistake by Ahokas to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ahokas (0) vs (8) Kamenev
Ahokas manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kamenev's guard. Nice work there by Ahokas.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ahokas (2) vs (8) Kamenev
Ahokas trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamenev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ahokas stands and throws Kamenev's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ahokas (5) vs (8) Kamenev
Kamenev tries to improve position but can't. #T6#
Ahokas trying to control the action but Kamenev is working from the bottom.
Ahokas happy to just control the position for now.
Ahokas trying to control the action but Kamenev is working from the bottom.
Kamenev tries to buck Ahokas off but Ahokas is having none of it.#T7#
Ahokas looking to control but instead Kamenev has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Kamenev tries to get to full guard but Ahokas has control of the leg.
Ahokas works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ahokas (8) vs (8) Kamenev
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ahokas wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T8#
Ahokas controlling from the full mount.
Kamenev is trying to escape the mount.
Ahokas trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ahokas seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Kamenev is holding on tight.
Kamenev is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T9#
Ahokas trying to control but Kamenev is having none of it. #SUB#
Ahokas has control of Kamenev's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kamenev regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Ahokas fails to take his opponent's back. #T10#
Ahokas looking to control but Kamenev is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ahokas controlling the position easily from mount.
Kamenev is squirming around, avoiding Ahokas's attempts to control the action. #T11#
Ahokas moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Ahokas (11) vs (8) Kamenev
Ahokas biding his time, looking for the opening.
Ahokas trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T12#
Ahokas avoiding Kamenev 's attempts to control his hands.
Ahokas controls the action.#T13#
Ahokas wants to control but Kamenev manages to buck him off and is now in Ahokas's guard! Nice work there by Kamenev! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ahokas (11) vs (10) Kamenev
Kamenev postures up.
Ahokas looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ahokas wants to sweep here but Kamenev controlling him for the moment. #T14#
Ahokas looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ahokas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kamenev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ahokas is keeping the position for now.
Ahokas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ahokas takes the fight on points by 11 to 10.
During a confident post fight interview, Juha Ahokas thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 53
Date: Jun 25, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 17 losses; Juha Ahokas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 78 wins and 44 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Diesel shoots for a takedown but Ahokas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Diesel fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Ahokas clinches.
Ahokas gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Diesel.
Juha Ahokas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kurt Diesel.
Ahokas looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Diesel has clasped his hands together around Ahokas's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ahokas (0) vs (4) Diesel
Ahokas wants to control but Diesel postures up.
Ahokas is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel tries to move to mount but Ahokas blocks the move with his legs.
Ahokas is trying to work for a sweep but Diesel has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ahokas (0) vs (6) Diesel#T1#
Diesel trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Diesel goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ahokas is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ahokas (2) vs (6) Diesel
Ahokas engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ahokas trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom. #T2#
Diesel 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.
Diesel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ahokas controls the pace.
Ahokas trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diesel is pulling down on Ahokas's head to control his posture.
Diesel tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Ahokas not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ahokas trying to move into half guard but instead Diesel has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ahokas (2) vs (8) Diesel
Diesel looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Diesel trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahokas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Diesel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ahokas is trying to control the position but Diesel postures up.
Ahokas keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully.
Ahokas working a defensive guard but Diesel passes into half guard.
Diesel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ahokas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T5#
Diesel wants to free his trapped foot but Ahokas is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ahokas trying to control here.
Ahokas is trying to get back to full guard.
Ahokas wants to control but Diesel is keeping busy.
#T6#
Diesel prevents Ahokas from improving his position.
Ahokas is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Diesel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Diesel's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ahokas (6) vs (8) Diesel
Diesel is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Diesel looking very determined here, making life difficult for Ahokas.
#T7#
Ahokas is trying to control but Diesel is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Diesel reaches up to try and control the position but Ahokas seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Diesel rolls and tries to escape and now Ahokas has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Ahokas (9) vs (8) Diesel
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ahokas is hanging on to Diesel's back as he tries to escape.
Ahokas is controlling the position but Diesel somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Ahokas wants to pass to mount but Diesel is defending the position. #T8#
Ahokas performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ahokas is pressing down on Diesel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Diesel is holding on for now.
Ahokas keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Diesel controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T9#
Diesel wants to get back to full guard but Ahokas has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Ahokas (12) vs (8) Diesel
Ahokas trying to control but Diesel is having none of it.
Diesel is trying to reverse the position but instead Ahokas has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Ahokas (15) vs (8) Diesel
Ahokas is looking to control Diesel but Diesel is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Diesel trying to control the hands but Ahokas won't let him. #T10#
Ahokas is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Ahokas tries to keep control of the position but Diesel is staying busy.
Diesel is in bad spot here.
Diesel keeps trying to improve his position.#T11#
Diesel manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ahokas's guard. Nice work there by Diesel.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ahokas (15) vs (10) Diesel
Ahokas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Diesel trying to control but Ahokas is working from the bottom.
Ahokas wants to hit a sweep here but Diesel passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ahokas there! Score +3 for passing guard: Ahokas (15) vs (13) Diesel#SUB2#
Diesel goes for an armbar but Ahokas turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Ahokas. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ahokas (17) vs (13) Diesel
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#
Ahokas trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ahokas won't allow Diesel to sweep him here.
Ahokas engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ahokas trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom. #T13#
Our spies down at at Convicted Fight Club inform us that Diesel has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Diesel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ahokas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diesel 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.#T14#
Diesel wants to sweep here but Ahokas controlling him for the moment.
Diesel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ahokas's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ahokas (17) vs (15) Diesel
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diesel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ahokas keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ahokas takes the fight on points by 17 to 15.
A very excited looking Juha Ahokas 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 52
Date: Jun 21, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 30 losses; Darragh Fiachna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 17 losses; Juha Ahokas!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Fiachna shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ahokas as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Ahokas gets a clinch. #TD2#
Ahokas has picked Fiachna up - he's going for a ride! Ahokas dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiachna (0) vs (2) Ahokas
Ahokas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fiachna does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fiachna tries to get to full guard but Ahokas has control of the leg.
Fiachna gets back to full guard.
Fiachna is pulling down on Ahokas's head. It's preventing any offense from Ahokas, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiachna wants to sweep but no luck.
Fiachna is trying to control the position but Ahokas postures up. #T1#
Ahokas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fiachna swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ahokas controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fiachna 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.
Ahokas wants to control from the top but Fiachna keeps moving. #SUB#
Fiachna is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2##SUB#
Fiachna looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fiachna is looking to sweep but instead, Ahokas has passed into half guard.
Fiachna is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ahokas passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (0) vs (5) Ahokas#SUB2#
Ahokas is trying to get an arm triangle but Fiachna is defending well. #T3#
Fiachna tries to buck Ahokas off but Ahokas 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.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Fiachna tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ahokas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ahokas is looking to take a break and control but Fiachna is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fiachna is looking for a sweep.#T4#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
You can see the frustration on Fiachna's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fiachna sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Fiachna controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ahokas in particular looking to stall.#T5#
Fiachna is trying to get back to full guard.
Fiachna trying to hold on to Ahokas's head to control him but Ahokas postures up.
Fiachna wants to get back to full guard.
Fiachna is looking to get back to full guard here but Ahokas has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (0) vs (8) Ahokas
Fiachna is trying to control Ahokas's posture but Ahokas avoids it.
Ahokas trying to control the position but Fiachna is working away. #T6#
Ahokas might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fiachna haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Fiachna is looking for a sweep.
Fiachna seems a little lost for a moment, as Ahokas dominates the positioning.
Fiachna tries to improve position but can't.
Ahokas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fiachna keeps working. #T7#
Fiachna is looking to reverse the position.#T8#
Ahokas working away.#SUB2#
Ahokas goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Fiachna has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ahokas but great work by Fiachna. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fiachna (4) vs (8) Ahokas
Fiachna wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ahokas keeps working.
Ahokas has one of Fiachna's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Fiachna looking to control but instead Ahokas has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Fiachna tries to pass to full mount but Ahokas defends it. #T9#
Ahokas is trying to control but can't.
Fiachna wants to take a breather but Ahokas is having none of it.
Ahokas tries to get to full guard but Fiachna has control of the leg.
Fiachna stalling away here and it's allowed Ahokas to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ahokas has his hands on Fiachna's head, controlling the position.
Fiachna trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahokas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Ahokas trying to control the position.
Fiachna preventing the sweep.
Fiachna looking to sit in guard and control but Ahokas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (4) vs (10) Ahokas
Ahokas controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Fiachna'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.
Fiachna trying to control the position.
#T11#
Ahokas looking to pass the guard.
Fiachna can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ahokas controls the pace.
Ahokas trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiachna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiachna working a defensive guard but Ahokas manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (4) vs (13) Ahokas
Ahokas trying to control the position but Fiachna is working away. #T12#
Fiachna sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Fiachna looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fiachna wants to control but Ahokas passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (4) vs (16) Ahokas#SUB2#
Ahokas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fiachna knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fiachna struggling a bit here.#T13#
Ahokas is looking to take a break and control but Fiachna is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Fiachna's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ahokas wants to control but Fiachna is keeping him busy. #T14#
Fiachna is trying to control Ahokas's posture but Ahokas avoids it. #SUB2#
Ahokas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fiachna knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fiachna is looking to reverse the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ahokas wins on points by 16 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Juha Ahokas thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 50
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 13 losses; Ivan Kamenev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 16 losses; Juha Ahokas!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ahokas tries to close the distance and clinch but Kamenev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Kamenev gets tackled into the ropes by Ahokas. Ahokas maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Ahokas has picked Kamenev up - he's going for a ride! Ahokas dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kamenev (0) vs (2) Ahokas
Ahokas prevents Kamenev from improving his position.
Kamenev is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ahokas's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ahokas's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kamenev (4) vs (2) Ahokas
Kamenev is trying to stick to Ahokas's back but Ahokas is turning into Kamenev. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kamenev's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ahokas. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (4) vs (4) Ahokas
Ahokas wants to control from the top but Kamenev keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahokas wants to pass the guard but Kamenev is keeping the position.
Ahokas 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. #T1#
Kamenev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ahokas 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.
Ahokas wants to control from the top but Kamenev keeps moving. #T2#
Kamenev trying to control the position.
Ahokas trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamenev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ahokas is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Kamenev is trying to keep Ahokas in close.
Ahokas trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamenev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kamenev has Ahokas pulled in close to control his posture.
Ahokas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kamenev swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Kamenev wants to improve his position but instead Ahokas has moved into half guard.
Kamenev is not content to let Ahokas control the position.
Kamenev wants to improve his position but Ahokas is controlling well.
Kamenev regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kamenev has Ahokas pulled in close to control his posture. #T5#
Ahokas tries to free his leg and advance position but Kamenev is retaining full guard.
Ahokas wants to control from the top but Kamenev keeps moving.
Kamenev lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (6) vs (4) Ahokas
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 stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ahokas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ahokas controlling Kamenev's posture. #T6#
Ahokas controls Kamenev momentarily but Kamenev frees himself.
Ahokas has control of Kamenev's left arm, preventing Kamenev from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Ahokas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kamenev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kamenev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ahokas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kamenev is one step ahead there. #T7#
Kamenev postures up.
Ahokas looking for a sweep. Not yet Ahokas, not yet.
Ahokas has control of Kamenev's left arm, preventing Kamenev from doing any damage.
Kamenev sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T8#
Kamenev trying to control but Ahokas is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ahokas is trying to keep Kamenev in close.
Ahokas looking for a sweep. Not yet Ahokas, not yet.
Kamenev trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahokas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ahokas has control of Kamenev's left arm, preventing Kamenev from doing any damage. #T9#
Kamenev is pushing down on Ahokas's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ahokas is fighting to maintain full guard but Kamenev has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ahokas tries to roll over but Kamenev keeps him under control.
Ahokas is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kamenev jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (9) vs (4) Ahokas
Ahokas trying to remain calm as Kamenev controls from the top position.#T10#
Ahokas tries to buck Kamenev off but Kamenev is having none of it.
Ahokas is not content to let Kamenev control the position.
Ahokas tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Kamenev easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kamenev (11) vs (4) Ahokas
Kamenev tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ahokas is trying to reverse the position but instead Kamenev has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Kamenev (14) vs (4) Ahokas#T11#
Kamenev biding his time, controlling Ahokas.
Ahokas wants to escape the position.
Good control from Kamenev.
Ahokas tries to escape but Kamenev has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
A lull in the action here.
#T12#
Kamenev controlling the position well here. Ahokas rolled but Kamenev kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Kamenev controlling well, preventing Ahokas from escaping the position.
Kamenev has good solid back control here. #T13#
Ahokas trying to control the hands but Kamenev won't let him.
Ahokas staying busy and making it hard for Kamenev to control. #T14#
Ahokas tries to roll but Kamenev sticks to his back.
Ahokas looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Ahokas is in bad spot here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kamenev takes the fight on points by 14 to 4.
Ivan Kamenev 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 49
Date: Jun 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 75 wins and 43 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 16 losses; Juha Ahokas!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ahokas stuffs the takedown attempt from Diesel. Diesel gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Ahokas closes the distance and clinches.
Ahokas is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Diesel is defending well.#TD2#
Ahokas turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ahokas manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Diesel (0) vs (4) Ahokas
The referee asks Ahokas politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ahokas prefers to stall for the moment though.
Diesel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Diesel gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diesel wants to control but Ahokas is keeping busy.
#T1#
Diesel is looking to improve his position.
Diesel trying to control here.
Ahokas passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (0) vs (7) Ahokas
Ahokas controlling the position from side mount. #T2#
Diesel is trying to get back to half guard.
Diesel manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Diesel is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Ahokas has latched onto it... Big trouble! Ahokas pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Diesel is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Ahokas!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Juha Ahokas!
A relieved looking Juha Ahokas 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 48
Date: Jun 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 31 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 15 losses; Juha Ahokas!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Ahokas closes the distance and clinches.
Al Jhit gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ahokas.
#TD#
Al Jhit is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Ahokas can't fight it off and eventually Al Jhit manages to take the fight to the floor. Ahokas looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (0) Ahokas
Al Jhit forces his way into half guard.
Al Jhit is trying to control. Ahokas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahokas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Al Jhit is working away from the top position though.
Al Jhit 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.
Ahokas works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ahokas is controlling Al Jhit's posture.#T1#
Al Jhit forces his way into half guard.
Ahokas gets full guard.
Ahokas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Al Jhit wants to control from the top but Ahokas keeps moving.
Al Jhit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ahokas holds on and takes a little breather.
Al Jhit is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ahokas pulls Al Jhit in close to his closed guard and prevents Al Jhit from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ahokas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Al Jhit looking to pass the guard.
Ahokas keeping moving, preventing Al Jhit from controlling successfully.
Ahokas looking to control.
Ahokas might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Al Jhit haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Al Jhit's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Al Jhit wants to control from the top but Ahokas keeps moving.
Al Jhit stopping the sweep attempt from Ahokas.
Al Jhit trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahokas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ahokas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Al Jhit stays in close to Ahokas's body and controls the position. #T5#
Al Jhit looking to sit in guard and control but Ahokas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (2) Ahokas
Ahokas passes Al Jhit's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ahokas wants to pass to mount but Al Jhit is defending the position.
Al Jhit controlling the position well.
Ahokas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Al Jhit does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T6#
Al Jhit wants to control but Ahokas is keeping busy.
Ahokas prevents Al Jhit from improving his position.
Al Jhit wants to control but Ahokas is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ahokas is looking to advance position but Al Jhit won't allow it.
Ahokas perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T7#
Al Jhit wants to get back to full guard.
Al Jhit is looking to control Ahokas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Al Jhit avoid being mounted?
Ahokas trying to control the pace.
Al Jhit is looking to control Ahokas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Al Jhit avoid being mounted?
Al Jhit slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T8#
Al Jhit is trying to keep Ahokas in close.
Al Jhit keeping moving, preventing Ahokas from controlling successfully.
Ahokas is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
Al Jhit is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Al Jhit trying to keep a closed guard but Ahokas is proving a slippery customer.
#T9#
Al Jhit keeping moving, preventing Ahokas from controlling successfully.
Ahokas controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Al Jhit has Ahokas pulled in close to control his posture.
Al Jhit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Al Jhit looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T10#
Al Jhit controls Ahokas momentarily but Ahokas frees himself.
Ahokas trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Jhit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Jhit trying to control the position.
Al Jhit keeping moving, preventing Ahokas from controlling successfully.
Ahokas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
Al Jhit pulls Ahokas in close to prevent any damage.
Ahokas trying to control but Al Jhit is working from the bottom.
Al Jhit 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.
Al Jhit is trying to control the position but Ahokas postures up.
Ahokas preventing the sweep. #T12#
Al Jhit keeping moving, preventing Ahokas from controlling successfully.
Al Jhit trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Al Jhit looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ahokas's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Al Jhit keeping moving, preventing Ahokas from controlling successfully. #T13#
Ahokas looking to sit in guard and control but Al Jhit gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (4) vs (2) Ahokas
Ahokas wants to sweep here but Al Jhit controlling him for the moment.
Al Jhit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ahokas is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Ahokas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Al Jhit defends it easily.
Al Jhit trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahokas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Al Jhit is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ahokas is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Al Jhit takes the fight on points by 4 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Bazar Al Jhit thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 47
Date: Jun 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 15 losses; Juha Ahokas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 11 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Kamenev gets tackled into the ropes by Ahokas. Ahokas maintains the clinch. #TD#
Ahokas lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ahokas (2) vs (0) Kamenev
Kamenev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kamenev pulls Ahokas in close to prevent any damage.
Ahokas preventing the sweep.
Ahokas passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ahokas (5) vs (0) Kamenev
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenev tries to buck Ahokas off but Ahokas is having none of it.
Kamenev is trying to escape the position but Ahokas is controlling the position. #T1#
Kamenev sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Kamenev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kamenev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ahokas is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Ahokas is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kamenev sees it coming and defends easily.
Kamenev is looking for a sweep. Ahokas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Ahokas stalling away here and it's allowed Kamenev to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kamenev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ahokas looking to pass the guard.
Kamenev pulls Ahokas in close to his closed guard and prevents Ahokas from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kamenev looking to control.
#T3#
Ahokas passes Kamenev's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Well, if Ahokas is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight
I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza
Yum. Can't wait.
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 trying to hold on to Ahokas's head to control him but Ahokas postures up.
Ahokas stalling away here and it's allowed Kamenev to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T4#
Ahokas is fighting to break Kamenev's control of his arms but Kamenev is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kamenev wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ahokas is now in half guard.
Kamenev is trying to maintain the position but Ahokas is very close to passing his half guard.
Ahokas is controlling the pace.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T5#
Kamenev controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Kamenev works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ahokas trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamenev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ahokas is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kamenev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kamenev wants to sweep here but Ahokas controlling him for the moment.
Ahokas wants to control from the top but Kamenev keeps moving.
Ahokas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kamenev is keeping the position for now. #T7#
Ahokas trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamenev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ahokas advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ahokas (8) vs (0) Kamenev
Kamenev is not content to let Ahokas control the position.
Kamenev is looking for a sweep.#T8#
Kamenev can't do much from the bottom here.
Ahokas is looking to take a break and control but Kamenev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kamenev is looking for a sweep.
Kamenev is trying to escape the position but Ahokas is controlling the position. #T9#
You can see the frustration on Kamenev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ahokas wants to take a breather but Kamenev manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Ahokas.
Ahokas wants to control from the top but Kamenev keeps moving.
Ahokas 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.
Kamenev controlling the position.#T10#
Ahokas pushes down on Kamenev's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kamenev is pressing down on Ahokas's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ahokas looking to pass the guard.
Kamenev looking to control.
Kamenev wants to sweep here but Ahokas controlling him for the moment.
Ahokas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kamenev is keeping the position for now. #T11#
Kamenev keeping moving, preventing Ahokas from controlling successfully.
Kamenev pulls Ahokas in close to prevent any damage.
Ahokas postures up.
Ahokas's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T12#
Kamenev looking to control.
Ahokas looking to pass the guard.
Ahokas trying to control but Kamenev is working from the bottom.
Ahokas is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kamenev is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T13##SUB2#
Kamenev looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ahokas passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ahokas (11) vs (0) Kamenev
Kamenev gets back to half guard.
Ahokas trying to advance position but Kamenev counters by regaining guard. #T14#
Kamenev working a defensive guard here.
Ahokas looking to pass the guard.
Ahokas trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamenev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ahokas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ahokas takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
Juha Ahokas thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 46
Date: Jun 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 14 losses; Juha Ahokas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 9 losses; Jerry Curls!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Ahokas has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Curls gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ahokas (0) vs (2) Curls
Curls tries to pass to full mount but Ahokas defends it.
Curls takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Curls is trying to control. Ahokas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ahokas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ahokas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Ahokas trying to control the position here.
Ahokas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ahokas is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Curls is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ahokas looking to control but Curls passes into half guard.
Ahokas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Curls is working away from the top position though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T2#
Ahokas is trying to get back to full guard.
Curls trying to control the action but Ahokas is working from the bottom.
Ahokas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
Ahokas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Curls passes Ahokas's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ahokas is refusing to be controlled, as Curls sits in half guard.
Ahokas tries to get to full guard but Curls has control of the leg.
Ahokas keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T4#
Ahokas wants to sweep but Curls has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ahokas (0) vs (5) Curls
Curls working away.
Curls has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ahokas (0) vs (7) Curls
Ahokas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T5#
Curls tries to control but Ahokas wriggling away. #SUB2#
Curls is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Ahokas has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Ahokas! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ahokas (2) vs (7) Curls
Ahokas wants to control from the top but Curls keeps moving.
Ahokas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Curls is keeping the position for now. #T6#
Ahokas is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ahokas postures up.
Ahokas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ahokas trying to control but Curls is working from the bottom.
Ahokas is pushing down on Curls's leg trying to pass to half guard. Curls is fighting to maintain full guard but Ahokas has managed to sneak the leg through.
Curls wants to get back to full guard.
Ahokas wants to free his trapped foot but Curls is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T7#
Ahokas is stalling here. Curls is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ahokas seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Curls has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ahokas (2) vs (11) Curls
Curls looking to control but instead Ahokas has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ahokas is holding on to half guard well.
Ahokas wants to control but Curls is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Curls stalling away here and it's allowed Ahokas to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T8#
Curls looking to pass the guard.
Ahokas working a defensive guard but Curls passes into half guard.
Curls is stalling here. Ahokas is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Curls seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ahokas has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ahokas (6) vs (11) Curls
Curls is looking to reverse 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.
Ahokas slows the pace down. #T9#
Ahokas is looking to take a break and control but Curls is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Curls is looking for a sweep.
Curls is not content to let Ahokas control the position.
Curls seems a little lost for a moment, as Ahokas dominates the positioning.#T10#
Ahokas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Curls keeps working.
Curls is letting Ahokas control him for a moment.
Curls tries to bench press Ahokas off him but Ahokas keeps the position. #T11#
Ahokas trying to control the position but Curls is working away.
You can see the frustration on Curls's face as Ahokas controls the position.
Curls is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ahokas takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Curls is trying to get back to full guard.#T12#
Ahokas is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Ahokas 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.
Curls trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Ahokas manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ahokas (9) vs (11) Curls#T13#
Curls is working to get back to half guard.
Ahokas takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T14#
Curls keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Curls regains half guard.
Ahokas not doing much here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ahokas is trying to control. Curls wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Curls wins on points by 11 to 9.
Our winner, Jerry Curls, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 45
Date: May 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 14 losses; Juha Ahokas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 74 wins and 41 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Ahokas takes the fight into the clinch.
Ahokas is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ahokas can't get the takedown.
#TD#
Ahokas is trying to trip Diesel. He has hold of a leg but Diesel is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ahokas persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ahokas (2) vs (0) Diesel
Ahokas content to stall in guard here.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Ahokas from controlling successfully.
Diesel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahokas sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ahokas wants to pass the guard but Diesel is keeping the position.#T1#
Diesel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diesel is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Let's hope that Diesel 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.
Ahokas wants to pass the guard but Diesel is keeping the position.#T2#
Ahokas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ahokas looking to sit in guard and control but Diesel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ahokas (2) vs (2) Diesel
Ahokas keeping full guard, as Diesel tries to pass.
Ahokas 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#
Ahokas keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully.
Diesel wants to pass the guard but Ahokas is keeping the position.
Ahokas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diesel's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
Diesel pushing down on Ahokas's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ahokas moves into full guard.
Ahokas is trying to control the position but Diesel postures up.
Ahokas keeping full guard, as Diesel tries to pass.
Diesel forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Diesel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ahokas defends it well. #T5#
Ahokas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diesel is working away from the top position though.
Ahokas tries to roll over but Diesel keeps him under control.
Ahokas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Diesel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ahokas is keeping the position for now. #T6#
Ahokas controls Diesel momentarily but Diesel frees himself.
Ahokas is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Diesel tries to free his leg and advance position but Ahokas is retaining full guard.
Diesel preventing the sweep.
Ahokas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T7#
Diesel won't allow Ahokas to sweep him here.
Ahokas has control of Diesel's left arm, preventing Diesel from doing any damage.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Diesel sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ahokas looking to control.
Diesel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ahokas swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Diesel trying to control but Ahokas is working from the bottom.
Ahokas can't keep his opponent in guard - Diesel advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ahokas makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ahokas.
Diesel trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahokas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Ahokas wants to sweep here but Diesel controlling him for the moment.
Ahokas is working hard here to advance position.
Diesel sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ahokas wants to sweep but no luck.
Diesel trying to control but Ahokas is working from the bottom. #T10#
Ahokas is looking to sweep but instead, Diesel has passed into half guard.
Diesel is pressing down on Ahokas's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ahokas is holding on for now.
Diesel slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Ahokas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T11#
Ahokas trying to control from the bottom.
Diesel with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ahokas is looking for a sweep. Diesel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diesel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T12#
Ahokas trying to control but Diesel postures up.
Diesel sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Diesel prevents Ahokas from improving his position.
Ahokas is concentrating on defense, preventing Diesel from advancing position. #T13##SUB2#
Ahokas is defending against the submission attempts here by Diesel.
Ahokas wants to control but Diesel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Diesel is trying to control the action in half guard but Ahokas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ahokas is controlling Diesel's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T14##SUB#
Ahokas actively working from the bottom here.
Ahokas trying to control here.
Ahokas wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ahokas controlling the position for now.
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! Ahokas is heads and Diesel is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Ahokas takes the fight on points by 3 to 2.
Juha Ahokas 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 44
Date: May 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 29 wins and 27 losses; Darragh Fiachna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 14 losses; Juha Ahokas!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Ahokas shoots in and gets a takedown into Fiachna's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiachna (0) vs (2) Ahokas
Ahokas is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fiachna wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fiachna is trying to control the position 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiachna looking for a sweep. Not yet Fiachna, not yet. #T1#
Fiachna not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Fiachna'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.
Ahokas not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ahokas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiachna looking for a sweep. Not yet Fiachna, not yet.
Fiachna trying to control the position.
Ahokas trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiachna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Ahokas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fiachna is keeping the position for now.
Ahokas wants to control from the top but Fiachna keeps moving.
Ahokas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ahokas 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.
Fiachna can't keep his opponent in guard - Ahokas advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Fiachna looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Fiachna tries to get to full guard but Ahokas has control of the leg.
Ahokas with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fiachna is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Ahokas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fiachna does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fiachna trying to control here.
Fiachna tries to get to full guard but Ahokas has control of the leg. #SUB#
Fiachna is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ahokas pulls his head out easily.
Ahokas wants to pass the guard but Fiachna is defending well. #SUB2#
Ahokas is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Fiachna to slip a leg under and get back to full guard. #T5##SUB#
Fiachna escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ahokas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fiachna keeping moving, preventing Ahokas from controlling successfully.
Fiachna is trying to keep Ahokas in close.
Ahokas content to stall in guard here. #T6#
Fiachna wants to sweep here but Ahokas controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Fiachna had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ahokas defends it easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ahokas works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ahokas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fiachna keeps working.
Ahokas is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T7#
Fiachna controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Fiachna is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fiachna is staying active underneath Ahokas, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fiachna is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ahokas's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ahokas's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fiachna (4) vs (2) Ahokas
I really don't envy Ahokas right now.
#SUB#
Fiachna working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T8##SUB#
Fiachna is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ahokas has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Ahokas is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Fiachna.
Ahokas tries to escape but Fiachna has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Fiachna trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Ahokas wants to escape the position.
#T9#
Fiachna is looking to control Ahokas but Ahokas is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Fiachna controls the position.#SUB#
Ahokas is in a bad position with Fiachna working for a choke. Ahokas manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (4) vs (4) Ahokas
Ahokas wants to pass the guard but Fiachna is keeping the position.
Fiachna keeping moving, preventing Ahokas from controlling successfully.
Ahokas controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T10#
Ahokas preventing the sweep.
Fiachna keeping full guard, as Ahokas tries to pass.
Ahokas slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (4) vs (7) Ahokas
Fiachna tries to improve position but can't. #T11##SUB2#
Ahokas tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ahokas has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ahokas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fiachna keeps working.
Fiachna is looking for a sweep.
Ahokas controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Fiachna's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T12#
Ahokas trying to control the position but Fiachna is working away.
Fiachna trying to remain calm as Ahokas controls from the top position.
Fiachna is looking for a sweep.
Fiachna is working hard here to advance position.
Ahokas trying to control the position but Fiachna is working away. #T13#
Ahokas controls the position.
Ahokas trying to control the position but Fiachna is working away.
Fiachna struggling a bit here.
Ahokas trying to control the position but Fiachna is working away.
Fiachna tries to buck Ahokas off but Ahokas is having none of it.#T14#
Ahokas is looking to take a break and control but Fiachna is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fiachna is looking to reverse the position.
Ahokas trying to control the position but Fiachna is working away.
Fiachna struggling a bit here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ahokas wins on points by 7 to 4.
A relieved looking Juha Ahokas 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 42
Date: May 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 73 wins and 40 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 14 losses; Juha Ahokas!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Diesel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ahokas avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
Ahokas forces Diesel back against the ropes and clinches.#TD2#
Diesel is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ahokas is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Diesel to the mat. Diesel regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (0) vs (2) Ahokas
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Diesel holds on and takes a little breather.
Ahokas tries to free his leg and advance position but Diesel is retaining full guard.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Ahokas from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahokas content to stall in guard here.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Ahokas 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#
Diesel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ahokas controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Ahokas from controlling successfully.
Diesel has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
Ahokas wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
Ahokas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diesel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diesel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Diesel is really struggling to control Ahokas but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T3#
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.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Ahokas from controlling successfully.
Diesel is trying to hold Ahokas in close to prevent damage but Ahokas has managed to pass into half guard.
#T4#
Ahokas trying to control from half guard but Diesel is working away.
Ahokas wants to free his trapped foot but Diesel is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ahokas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diesel keeps working.
Diesel is trying to get back to full guard.#T5#
Diesel has a hand on Ahokas's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ahokas takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (0) vs (5) Ahokas
Ahokas trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Diesel has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Diesel (0) vs (8) Ahokas
Diesel tries to escape the position.
#T6#
Ahokas controls the position.
Diesel trying to control the hands but Ahokas won't let him. #T7#
Ahokas tries to get the hooks in deep but Diesel pushed the leg off.
Ahokas not allowing Diesel to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on Diesel's face
He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Diesel prevents Ahokas from getting a body triangle.
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.
#T8#
Ahokas wants to control but Diesel is keeping busy.
Diesel rolls, trying to escape but Ahokas keeps control of the position.
Ahokas wants to control but Diesel manages to buck him off and is now in Ahokas's guard! Nice work there by Diesel! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (8) Ahokas
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.
Ahokas is trying to keep Diesel in close.
#T9#
Diesel's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Diesel forces his way into half guard.
Ahokas wants to get back to full guard but Diesel has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (5) vs (8) Ahokas
Ahokas regains half guard there - taking advantage of Diesel's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T10#
Ahokas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ahokas is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Diesel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ahokas looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T11#
Ahokas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Diesel manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (5) vs (10) Ahokas
Diesel trying to control the position.
Ahokas controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ahokas tries to free his leg and advance position but Diesel is retaining full guard. #T12#
Diesel working a defensive guard here.
Ahokas stopping the sweep attempt from Diesel.
Diesel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ahokas controls the pace.
Diesel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T13#
Ahokas trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Ahokas controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Diesel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ahokas defends well.#T14#
Ahokas slips nicely into half guard.
Ahokas wants to free his trapped foot but Diesel is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Diesel wants to control but Ahokas passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (5) vs (13) Ahokas
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ahokas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diesel keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ahokas wins on points by 13 to 5.
Juha Ahokas thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 41
Date: May 28, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 13 losses; Juha Ahokas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; Jerry Curls!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Curls fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Ahokas moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Curls gets control of Ahokas's arms and successfully pulls guard. Curls will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ahokas content to stall in guard 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.
Ahokas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahokas wants to control from the top but Curls keeps moving.
Curls is trying to keep Ahokas in close.
#T1#
Ahokas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Curls swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Curls pulls Ahokas in close to prevent any damage.
Curls keeping moving, preventing Ahokas from controlling successfully. #T2#
Curls has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ahokas wants to control from the top but Curls keeps moving.
Curls wants to sweep but no luck.
Ahokas works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Ahokas is looking for a kimura but Curls is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ahokas to get the leverage. #T3#
Ahokas prevents Curls from improving his position.
Curls gets full guard.
Ahokas stands and throws Curls's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ahokas (3) vs (0) Curls
Curls regains half guard.
Curls has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ahokas is working away from the top position though.
Curls is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Ahokas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Curls is looking to control Ahokas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Curls avoid being mounted?
Curls has a hand on Ahokas's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ahokas takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Ahokas (6) vs (0) Curls
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Curls is looking to improve his position but Ahokas isn't that keen on the idea.#T5##SUB#
Ahokas is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Curls has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Curls! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ahokas (6) vs (2) Curls
Ahokas wants to hit a sweep here but Curls passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ahokas there! Score +3 for passing guard: Ahokas (6) vs (5) Curls
Curls with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T6#
Ahokas tries to lock up and control but Curls gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ahokas is squirming around, avoiding Curls's attempts to control the action.
Ahokas keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Curls can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ahokas is looking to escape.
Ahokas is looking to improve his position but Curls isn't that keen on the idea.#T7#
Curls sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Curls tries to control but Ahokas wriggling away.
Ahokas keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T8#
Ahokas regains half guard.
Curls is looking to stall here but Ahokas recovers full guard.
Ahokas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Curls wants to control from the top but Ahokas keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ahokas is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ahokas (8) vs (5) Curls#T9#
Ahokas looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ahokas preventing the sweep. #T10#
Curls is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ahokas tries to free his leg and advance position but Curls is retaining full guard.
Ahokas trying to control the position from guard on top but Curls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ahokas looking to sit in guard and control but Curls gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ahokas (8) vs (7) Curls
Curls stopping the sweep attempt from Ahokas.
Ahokas wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T11#
Curls wants to control from the top but Ahokas keeps moving.
Ahokas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Curls showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Ahokas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Curls won't allow Ahokas to sweep him here. #T12#
Ahokas working a defensive guard here.
Curls controlling from the top position.
Curls pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ahokas is keeping the position for now. #T13#
Curls keeps trying to improve his position.
Curls stays in close to Ahokas's body and controls the position.
Curls trying to control but Ahokas is working from the bottom. #T14#
Ahokas wants to hit a sweep here but Curls passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ahokas there! Score +3 for passing guard: Ahokas (8) vs (10) Curls
Ahokas keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking 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!
Curls wins on points by 10 to 8.
Jerry Curls 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 40
Date: May 27, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 9 losses; Ivan Kamenev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 12 losses; Juha Ahokas!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ahokas tries to clinch up.
Ahokas tries to clinch but Kamenev is having none of it.
Ahokas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Ahokas rushes Kamenev and presses him up against the ropes.#TD#
Kamenev ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kamenev no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ahokas won't allow Kamenev to sweep him here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kamenev is working hard here to advance 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.
Ahokas controlling from the top position.
Kamenev wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahokas controlling from the top position. #T1#
It looks like Ahokas 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.
Ahokas trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamenev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T2##SUB2#
Ahokas drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kamenev manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ahokas has Kamenev in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (2) vs (0) Ahokas
Ahokas looking for a sweep. Not yet Ahokas, not yet.
Ahokas 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. Ahokas is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Kamenev trying to control but Ahokas is working from the bottom.
Ahokas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kamenev is one step ahead there.
Kamenev postures up.
Kamenev controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
Ahokas is trying to control the position but Kamenev postures up.
Kamenev trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahokas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kamenev stopping the sweep attempt from Ahokas.
Ahokas controls Kamenev momentarily but Kamenev frees himself.
Ahokas is pulling down on Kamenev's head to control his posture.
Kamenev engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T5#
Ahokas wants to hit a sweep here but Kamenev passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ahokas there! Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (5) vs (0) Ahokas
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 tries to control but Ahokas wriggling away. #T6#
Ahokas wants to hold on but Kamenev pushes him away.
Kamenev wants to take Ahokas's back here but Ahokas is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Ahokas is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ahokas is controlling an arm, preventing Kamenev from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Kamenev avoids the attempt from Ahokas to control.#T7#
Ahokas really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kamenev tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kamenev moves to his opponent's back but Ahokas bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Kamenev. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (5) vs (2) Ahokas
Ahokas wants to control from the top but Kamenev keeps moving. #T8#
Ahokas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kamenev is keeping the position for now.
Ahokas slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kamenev 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: Kamenev (7) vs (2) Ahokas#T9#
Ahokas keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Kamenev prevents Ahokas from improving his position.
Ahokas wants to control but Kamenev is keeping busy.
Kamenev prevents Ahokas from improving his position.#T10#
Kamenev with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kamenev wants to take a breather but Ahokas is having none of it.
Ahokas is trying to control but can't.
Ahokas is positioning himself well to prevent Kamenev advancing to mount.
Ahokas tries to roll over but Kamenev keeps him under control.#T11#
Kamenev is looking to advance position but Ahokas won't allow it.
Ahokas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kamenev is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Ahokas looking for submissions off his back.#T12#
Ahokas trying to control but Kamenev postures up.
Ahokas wants to improve his position but Kamenev is controlling well.
#T13#
Kamenev is trying to control. Ahokas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ahokas tries to get to full guard but Kamenev has control of the leg.
Kamenev sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ahokas tries to roll over but Kamenev keeps him under control.
Ahokas is looking to control Kamenev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ahokas avoid being mounted?#T14#
Ahokas wants to get back to full guard but Kamenev has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (10) vs (2) Ahokas
Ahokas gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kamenev is controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ahokas trying to control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kamenev takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
Ivan Kamenev thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 39
Date: May 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 22 losses; Chozen Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 12 losses; Juha Ahokas!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Ahokas takes the fight into the clinch.
Gracie drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ahokas pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ahokas stuffs the takedown.
We've been hearing reports that Gracie has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ahokas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ahokas wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chozen Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Ahokas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gracie stops a takedown attempt from Ahokas.
#TD#
Gracie gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ahokas regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Ahokas#SUB#
Gracie drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ahokas dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (2) Ahokas#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Ahokas pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ahokas defends well.
Ahokas stays in close to Gracie's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ahokas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ahokas has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Gracie throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ahokas uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (2) vs (5) Ahokas#T1#
Ahokas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Ahokas keeps moving and retains side control.
Ahokas is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Gracie gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ahokas looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
Ahokas wants to pass to mount but Gracie is defending the position. #SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ahokas slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#T3##SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ahokas trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ahokas seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ahokas pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Ahokas is trying a forearm choke
I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4#
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Ahokas is controlling well.
#SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ahokas pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie is not content to let Ahokas control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T5#
Ahokas with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ahokas wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Ahokas wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Ahokas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Ahokas sits in half guard. #SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#T6#
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ahokas is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Ahokas pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ahokas is pushing down on Gracie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gracie is fighting to maintain full guard but Ahokas has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ahokas pulls his head out easily.
Ahokas wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it.
Ahokas content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gracie tries to roll over but Ahokas keeps him under control.#T7#
Ahokas content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Gracie with the active half guard here but Ahokas passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (2) vs (8) Ahokas
Gracie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ahokas off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracie (6) vs (8) Ahokas
Gracie is hanging on to Ahokas's back as he tries to escape.
#T8##SUB#
Gracie is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Gracie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Gracie looking for the RNC.
Gracie has the hooks in. Ahokas is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ahokas manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gracie's guard. Nice work there by Ahokas.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (6) vs (10) Ahokas
Ahokas sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gracie's guard. #SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ahokas pulls his head out easily.
Ahokas trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#T9#
Ahokas is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (6) vs (13) Ahokas
Gracie wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (6) vs (16) Ahokas
Ahokas tries to keep control of the position but Gracie is staying busy.
Gracie can't escape the position.
Will Ahokas go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Ahokas is hanging on to Gracie's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Ahokas is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Gracie can't escape the position.
Ahokas wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.#T10#
Gracie tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gracie is trying desperately to improve position.
Gracie manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Gracie looking for a kimura from the bottom but Ahokas passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (6) vs (19) Ahokas#SUB2#
Ahokas tries for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Ahokas is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T11#
Gracie tries to bench press Ahokas off him but Ahokas keeps the position.
Ahokas is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Gracie will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ahokas controls the position. #T12#
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ahokas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ahokas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Ahokas controls the position.
Gracie tries to improve position but can't.
Ahokas wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Ahokas controlling the position from side mount.
Gracie tries to bench press Ahokas off him but Ahokas keeps the position.
Well,Gracie is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Ahokas wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T13#
Ahokas controls the position from side control.
Gracie gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Gracie looking for a kimura from the bottom but Ahokas passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (6) vs (22) Ahokas#SUB2#
Ahokas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gracie is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Ahokas is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gracie has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.#T14#
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ahokas's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ahokas is trying to control. Gracie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Well, if Ahokas is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight
I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza
Yum. Can't wait.
Ahokas trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away.
Ahokas is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gracie! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (6) vs (25) Ahokas
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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 (8) vs (25) Ahokas
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Ahokas is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ahokas wins on points by 25 to 8.
Juha Ahokas 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 38
Date: May 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 12 losses; Juha Ahokas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 97 wins and 50 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Ahokas instigates a clinch. #TD#
Ahokas turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ahokas (4) vs (0) Pavlov
Ahokas trying to control the position but Pavlov is working away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
You can see the frustration on Pavlov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep.
Ahokas is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Pavlov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Pavlov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov wants to get back to full guard.
Pavlov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1#
Pavlov pulls Ahokas in close to prevent any damage.
Pavlov controls Ahokas momentarily but Ahokas frees himself.
Pavlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ahokas is one step ahead there.
Ahokas postures up.
Pavlov can't keep his opponent in guard - Ahokas advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pavlov is not content to let Ahokas control the position.
Pavlov is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Ahokas wants to take a breather but Pavlov is having none of it.
Pavlov wants to control but Ahokas is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pavlov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ahokas's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ahokas's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ahokas (4) vs (4) Pavlov
Ahokas looking very determined here, making life difficult for Pavlov.
#SUB2#
Pavlov looking for the RNC.
What can Ahokas do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T3#
Ahokas looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Pavlov is working hard for the rear naked choke 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.
Pavlov is looking to control Ahokas but Ahokas is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T4#
Ahokas trying to control but not successfully.
Good control from Pavlov.
Ahokas tries to escape but Pavlov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T5#
Let's hope that Pavlov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Pavlov trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Pavlov has the hooks in. Ahokas is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Pavlov is looking for a rear naked choke here but Ahokas reverses the position brilliantly into Pavlov's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ahokas (6) vs (4) Pavlov#T6#
Pavlov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ahokas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ahokas wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Ahokas is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pavlov controls Ahokas momentarily but Ahokas frees himself.
Ahokas trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Pavlov wants to sweep here but Ahokas controlling him for the moment.
Pavlov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ahokas wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Ahokas stopping the sweep attempt from Pavlov.
Ahokas passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ahokas (9) vs (4) Pavlov
Ahokas controlling from side mount.
Pavlov can't do much from the bottom here. #T8#
Pavlov tries to buck Ahokas off but Ahokas is having none of it.
Ahokas trying to control the position but Pavlov is working away.
Pavlov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ahokas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ahokas wants to control but Pavlov is keeping him busy.
What's Pavlov going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Pavlov is trying to improve his position.#T9#
The referee asks Ahokas politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ahokas prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB#
Ahokas tries for a kimura but Pavlov is defending well.
Ahokas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pavlov keeps working.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep.
Pavlov is still trying to improve position.
Ahokas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pavlov keeps working. #T10#
Pavlov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep.
Ahokas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pavlov is trying to control Ahokas's posture but Ahokas avoids it.
Pavlov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ahokas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T11#
Pavlov is not content to let Ahokas control the position.
Ahokas staying calm.
Pavlov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T12#
Pavlov trying to hold on to Ahokas's head to control him but Ahokas postures up.
Ahokas is trying to control the action in half guard but Pavlov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pavlov is looking to control Ahokas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pavlov avoid being mounted?
Ahokas trying to mount his opponent but Pavlov defends it. #SUB2#
Pavlov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ahokas stalling away here and it's allowed Pavlov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB2#
Pavlov looking for subs off his back but Ahokas has passed one foot through into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ahokas in particular looking to stall.#T13#
Pavlov tries to roll over but Ahokas keeps him under control.
Pavlov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ahokas is working away from the top position though.
Ahokas tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pavlov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pavlov wants to improve his position but Ahokas is controlling well.
Ahokas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pavlov keeps working. #T14#
Pavlov is trying to get back to full guard.
Ahokas looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ahokas trying to control from half guard but Pavlov is working away.
Pavlov trying to control here.
Pavlov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ahokas manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ahokas (9) vs (6) Pavlov
And that's the end of the fight!
Ahokas takes the fight on points by 9 to 6.
Juha Ahokas thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 36
Date: May 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Jerry Curls! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 12 losses; Juha Ahokas!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Ahokas gets a clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ahokas has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD2#
Ahokas has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Curls is trying to keep an underhook but Ahokas manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Curls (0) vs (2) Ahokas
Ahokas is looking to advance position but Curls won't allow it.
Ahokas takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Curls trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahokas 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.
Ahokas is pressing down on Curls's thigh, looking to free his foot. Curls is holding on for now.
Ahokas 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. #T1#
Ahokas is taking a breather. Curls 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.
Ahokas trying to mount his opponent but Curls defends it.
Ahokas takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Curls is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Curls gets back to full guard.
#T2#
Curls not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ahokas trying to control the position from guard on top but Curls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Curls is adopting a defensive guard.
Curls working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Ahokas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Curls is keeping the position for now.
Curls manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ahokas manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Curls (2) vs (2) Ahokas
Curls showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Curls preventing the sweep. #T4#
Ahokas is trying to control the position 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.
Curls not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ahokas is controlling Curls's posture.
Curls trying to control but Ahokas is working from the bottom.
Ahokas trying to control the position.
#T5##SUB2#
Ahokas is looking for a triangle but Curls pushes his legs off easily.
Ahokas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Ahokas looking for a guillotine here but Curls defends easily.
Curls controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T6#
Ahokas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Curls is one step ahead there.
Curls trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Curls passes Ahokas's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Curls controlling the pace.
Curls is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Ahokas reverses the position - he's now on top in Curls's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Curls (2) vs (4) Ahokas#T7#
Curls wants to sweep but no luck.
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.
Ahokas trying to control the position from guard on top but Curls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Curls being controlled here, momentarily. #T8#
Ahokas tries to free his leg and advance position but Curls is retaining full guard.
Ahokas is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Curls is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ahokas controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Curls controlling the position.#T9#
Ahokas passes Curls's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ahokas prevents Curls from improving his position.
Ahokas looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ahokas takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Curls is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T10#
Ahokas is just content to waste time from the top position. Curls takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Ahokas 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.
Curls trying to control the position.
#T11#
Ahokas is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Ahokas drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Curls dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Curls (4) vs (4) Ahokas
Curls is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Curls tries to free his leg and advance position but Ahokas is retaining full guard. #T12#
Curls's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Curls drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ahokas dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Curls (4) vs (6) Ahokas
Ahokas wants to pass the guard but Curls is keeping the position.
Ahokas controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ahokas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Curls is keeping the position for now.
Curls keeping moving, preventing Ahokas from controlling successfully. #T13#
Ahokas looking to pass the guard.
Curls looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ahokas is one step ahead there.
Ahokas trying to control but Curls is working from the bottom. #T14#
Ahokas 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.
Curls tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ahokas wants to control from the top but Curls keeps moving.
Curls controlling Ahokas's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ahokas wins on points by 6 to 4.
An out of breath Juha Ahokas 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 35
Date: May 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 12 losses; Juha Ahokas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 7 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
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?#CL2#
Kamenev moves into the clinch.
Ahokas is looking for a takedown.
Ahokas wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD2#
Ahokas is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kamenev is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ahokas to the mat. Ahokas regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ahokas (0) vs (2) Kamenev
Kamenev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ahokas is keeping the position for now.
Ahokas is trying to control the position but Kamenev postures 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.
Ahokas wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahokas working a defensive guard here.
Ahokas seems keen to control Kamenev's posture.#T1#
Ahokas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ahokas keeping moving, preventing Kamenev from controlling successfully.
Kamenev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
Kamenev trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahokas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ahokas is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ahokas (2) vs (2) Kamenev
Kamenev working a defensive guard but Ahokas passes into half guard.
Ahokas is trying to control the action in half guard but Kamenev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kamenev won't allow Ahokas to pass to mount. #T3#
Ahokas is working hard here to advance position.
Kamenev wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kamenev is not content to let Ahokas control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kamenev manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ahokas trying to control but Kamenev is working from the bottom.
Kamenev keeping full guard, as Ahokas tries to pass.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T4#
Kamenev trying to keep a closed guard but Ahokas is proving a slippery customer.
#T5##SUB2#
Kamenev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ahokas wants to control from the top but Kamenev keeps moving.
Ahokas wants to pass the guard but Kamenev is keeping the position.
Ahokas forces his way into half guard.
Kamenev won't allow Ahokas to pass to mount. #T6#
Kamenev is looking to improve his position.
Ahokas is trying to control. Kamenev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ahokas is controlling the pace.
Ahokas trying to control from half guard but Kamenev is working away. #T7#
Kamenev wants to improve his position but Ahokas is controlling well.
Ahokas is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kamenev wants to control but Ahokas is keeping busy.
#T8#
Ahokas perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
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 is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kamenev is still trying to improve position.
Ahokas wants to take a breather but Kamenev is having none of it.
Kamenev trying to hold on to Ahokas's head to control him but Ahokas postures up.
#T9#
Kamenev is staying active underneath Ahokas, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kamenev is looking to improve his position.
Kamenev is refusing to be controlled, as Ahokas sits in half guard.
Kamenev moves into full guard.
Ahokas is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T10#
Kamenev 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.
Kamenev is trying to keep Ahokas in close.
Ahokas slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ahokas slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ahokas (5) vs (2) Kamenev#T11#
Kamenev tries to improve position but can't.
Ahokas moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Kamenev regains half guard.
Kamenev is pressing down on Ahokas's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ahokas trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamenev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Kamenev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ahokas trying to control but Kamenev is working from the bottom. #T13#
Kamenev is pulling down on Ahokas's head to control his posture.
Ahokas postures up.
Ahokas wants to pass the guard but Kamenev is keeping the position.#T14#
Kamenev looking to control.
Kamenev keeping full guard, as Ahokas tries to pass.
Kamenev is trying to control the position but Ahokas postures up.
Ahokas trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamenev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kamenev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kamenev trying to keep a closed guard but Ahokas is proving a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ahokas takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
After winning the bout, Juha Ahokas 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 34
Date: May 21, 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 20 wins and 20 losses; Chozen Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 12 losses; Juha Ahokas!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Gracie dives in and scores a takedown into Ahokas's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Ahokas#SUB#
Gracie drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ahokas dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (2) Ahokas#SUB#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Gracie working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ahokas has passed into half guard!
Ahokas keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Ahokas is controlling well.
Ahokas trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahokas keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Ahokas looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Ahokas is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (2) vs (5) Ahokas
Gracie can't escape the position.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Ahokas working for a submission but Gracie is keeping him at bay.
Gracie 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.
Ahokas is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (2) vs (8) Ahokas
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2#
Gracie 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.
Gracie tries to roll over but Ahokas keeps him under control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Gracie looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Ahokas pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (2) vs (11) Ahokas
Gracie is looking to get to half guard.
Ahokas with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T3#
Ahokas looking to control but Gracie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gracie is looking to get to half guard.
Ahokas controlling the position easily from mount.
Gracie slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Gracie looking for subs from the bottom but Ahokas mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (2) vs (14) Ahokas
Ahokas trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Ahokas controlling from mount.
Gracie is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Ahokas has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (2) vs (17) Ahokas
Ahokas just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Gracie turns into Ahokas and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (4) vs (17) Ahokas
Ahokas has Gracie pulled in close to control his posture.
Gracie passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (7) vs (17) Ahokas#SUB#
Gracie goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ahokas rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gracie's guard! Nice work there by Ahokas! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (7) vs (19) Ahokas#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ahokas defends well.#T5##SUB#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Ahokas pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Ahokas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ahokas has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ahokas is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T6##SUB#
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ahokas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ahokas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ahokas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Gracie throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ahokas uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (7) vs (22) Ahokas
Ahokas takes a little break here. Gracie wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Ahokas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working. #T7#
Gracie sneaks back into half guard.
Ahokas trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away. #SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie is not content to let Ahokas control the position.#T8#
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Ahokas sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Ahokas has control of the leg. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ahokas seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T9##SUB#
Gracie looking for subs from the bottom but Ahokas mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (7) vs (25) Ahokas
Ahokas sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ahokas can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ahokas content just to control the position here.
Gracie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Gracie looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (7) vs (28) Ahokas
Gracie is trying to break free.
Ahokas is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Gracie wants to escape the position.
Gracie turns into Ahokas and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (9) vs (28) Ahokas#T11#
Ahokas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gracie manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (9) vs (30) Ahokas#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Gracie has his foot on Ahokas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ahokas works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Ahokas looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ahokas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ahokas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ahokas defends well.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Ahokas pushes his legs off easily.
#T12#
Ahokas trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ahokas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Ahokas tries to pass.
Ahokas trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Ahokas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Ahokas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ahokas has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Ahokas content to stall in guard here. #T13#
Ahokas wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Ahokas wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Ahokas slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Gracie throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ahokas uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (9) vs (33) Ahokas
Gracie tries to bench press Ahokas off him but Ahokas keeps the position.
Ahokas trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom. #T14#
Gracie is trying to improve his position.
Ahokas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Gracie sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie won't allow Ahokas to pass to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ahokas wins on points by 33 to 9.
A victorious Juha Ahokas 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 33
Date: May 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 12 losses; Juha Ahokas!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Ahokas darts in and clinches Ferkingstad up against the ropes.
Ferkingstad fails to pull guard.
Ahokas has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ferkingstad avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Ahokas gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ferkingstad (0) vs (2) Ahokas
Ferkingstad wants to control but Ahokas is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Ferkingstad actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahokas trying to control from half guard but Ferkingstad is working away.
Ferkingstad slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1#
Ferkingstad wants to sweep but no luck.
Ahokas advances to half guard.
Ferkingstad tries to get to full guard but Ahokas has control of the leg.
Ferkingstad wants to get back to full guard but Ahokas has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ferkingstad (0) vs (5) Ahokas
Ferkingstad sneaks back into half guard.
Ferkingstad wants to improve his position but Ahokas is controlling well.
#T2#
Ferkingstad moves into full guard.
Ahokas looking to pass the guard.
Ferkingstad looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ahokas is one step ahead there.
Ahokas controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Ahokas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ferkingstad swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ahokas controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ahokas passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ferkingstad (0) vs (8) Ahokas
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T4#
Ferkingstad tries to bench press Ahokas off him but Ahokas keeps the position.
The referee asks Ahokas politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ahokas prefers to stall for the moment though.
Ahokas wants to control but Ferkingstad is keeping him busy.
Ferkingstad can't do much from the bottom here.
You can see the frustration on Ferkingstad's face as Ahokas controls the position. #T5#
Ahokas trying to control the action but Ferkingstad is working from the bottom.
Ahokas taking a break here but Ferkingstad is having none of it and regains half guard.
Ahokas trying to mount his opponent but Ferkingstad defends it. #T6#
Ahokas is looking to take a break and control but Ferkingstad is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ferkingstad is holding on to half guard well.
Ferkingstad wants to improve his position but Ahokas is controlling well.
#T7#
Ferkingstad trying to control here.
Ahokas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ferkingstad keeps working.
Ahokas might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ferkingstad haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ferkingstad manages to get to full guard.
Ferkingstad looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ahokas is one step ahead there. #T8#
Ferkingstad keeping moving, preventing Ahokas from controlling successfully.
Ferkingstad being controlled here, momentarily. #T9#
Ferkingstad is trying to keep Ahokas in close.
Ahokas wants to control from the top but Ferkingstad 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.
Ferkingstad pulls Ahokas in close to his closed guard and prevents Ahokas from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ahokas sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T10##SUB#
Ferkingstad looking for a guillotine here but Ahokas defends easily.
Ferkingstad wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ahokas is now in half guard.
Ferkingstad wants to improve his position but Ahokas is controlling well.
#T11#
Ahokas is looking to advance position but Ferkingstad won't allow it.
Ahokas is stalling here. Ferkingstad is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ahokas seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ferkingstad has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ferkingstad (4) vs (8) Ahokas#SUB#
Ferkingstad is trying to get an arm triangle but Ahokas is defending well.
Ferkingstad wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ahokas keeps working. #T12#
Ahokas tries to improve position but can't.
Ferkingstad trying to control the action but Ahokas is working from the bottom.
Who's going to make the next move?#SUB#
Ferkingstad wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ahokas, who protects the arm well. #T13#
Ahokas manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ferkingstad's best efforts.
Ferkingstad is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ahokas! Score +3 for passing guard: Ferkingstad (7) vs (8) Ahokas
Ahokas is looking to get to half guard.
Ferkingstad can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ahokas is looking to escape.
Ferkingstad content just to control the position here. #T14#
Ferkingstad trying to control but Ahokas is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ahokas working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ahokas wins on points by 8 to 7.
An out of breath Juha Ahokas 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 31
Date: May 18, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 11 losses; Juha Ahokas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; Serhey Rishkinov!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Rishkinov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ahokas (0) vs (2) Rishkinov
Rishkinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahokas 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.
Ahokas is trying to keep Rishkinov in close.
Ahokas is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rishkinov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Rishkinov wants to control from the top but Ahokas keeps moving.
Rishkinov is fighting to break Ahokas's control of his arms but Ahokas 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.
Ahokas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rishkinov passes Ahokas's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ahokas is not content to let Rishkinov control the position.#T1#
Ahokas regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ahokas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rishkinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahokas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rishkinov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ahokas regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rishkinov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ahokas trying to control the position.
#T2#
Ahokas keeping moving, preventing Rishkinov from controlling successfully.
Ahokas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rishkinov is one step ahead there.
Rishkinov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ahokas is keeping the position for now.
Ahokas keeping moving, preventing Rishkinov from controlling successfully.
Rishkinov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ahokas wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Ahokas is working hard here to advance position.
Rishkinov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rishkinov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Rishkinov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ahokas manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rishkinov has Ahokas in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ahokas (2) vs (2) Rishkinov
Ahokas trying to control but Rishkinov is working from the bottom.
Ahokas controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4##SUB2#
Rishkinov has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ahokas 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 Rishkinov. Score +3 for passing guard: Ahokas (5) vs (2) Rishkinov
Rishkinov is looking to reverse the position.
Ahokas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rishkinov keeps working.
Rishkinov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ahokas's best efforts.#SUB2#
Rishkinov has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Ahokas. Oh but Rishkinov has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Ahokas goes limp - he's gone! Rishkinov jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Serhey Rishkinov!
Our winner, Serhey Rishkinov, 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 30
Date: May 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 6 wins and 0 losses; Zabit Hussein! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 11 losses; Juha Ahokas!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Hussein clinches.
Ahokas goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hussein prevents it.
#TD#
Hussein pulls guard successfully.
Ahokas forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Hussein looking for submissions off his back.
Hussein works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hussein looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Hussein has his foot on Ahokas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ahokas works his way back into a safe position though.
Ahokas tries to free his leg and advance position but Hussein is retaining 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.#SUB2#
Ahokas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hussein is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahokas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hussein is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Hussein had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ahokas defends it easily.#SUB2#
Ahokas is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hussein is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hussein has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hussein (2) vs (0) Ahokas#T1##SUB2#
Ahokas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hussein doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hussein manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Ahokas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Ahokas is looking for a triangle but Hussein pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Ahokas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hussein defends it easily.
Hussein passes Ahokas's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hussein is keen to just control but Ahokas is a slippery customer.
Ahokas works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hussein stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ahokas swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2##SUB2#
Ahokas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hussein defends well.#SUB2#
Ahokas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hussein gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Ahokas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hussein can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Ahokas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hussein gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Ahokas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ahokas can't keep his opponent in guard - Hussein advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Hussein is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ahokas defends it well. #SUB2#
Ahokas looking for submissions off his back.#T3##SUB#
Hussein looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Hussein is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ahokas has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Hussein is trying to work for a kimura but Ahokas 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.#SUB2#
Ahokas actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Hussein is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ahokas defends it well. #SUB2#
Ahokas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Hussein seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ahokas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ahokas is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Ahokas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hussein trying to control the action but Ahokas is working from the bottom.
Ahokas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hussein trying to control but Ahokas is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ahokas is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Hussein rolls with it to try and escape but Ahokas cranks on the arm and Hussein is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Juha Ahokas!
Juha Ahokas 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 29
Date: May 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 10 losses; Juha Ahokas!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Horrible takedown attempt by Ahokas or perhaps it was just good defense by Ferkingstad, which made it look bad.
As Ahokas tries to get set, Ferkingstad tries to push him back and clinch up but Ahokas manages to avoid the attempt.#TD2#
Ahokas shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ferkingstad napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ferkingstad (0) vs (4) Ahokas
Ferkingstad is trying to get back to half guard.
Ferkingstad sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ferkingstad gets back to full guard.
Ahokas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ahokas keeps trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ahokas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ferkingstad has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ahokas has managed to get both his arms back between Ferkingstad's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Ahokas is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ferkingstad is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ferkingstad has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ferkingstad (2) vs (4) Ahokas
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Ahokas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1##SUB2#
Ahokas has his foot on Ferkingstad's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ferkingstad works his way back into a safe position though.
Ferkingstad preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Ahokas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ferkingstad doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ferkingstad manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ahokas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ferkingstad is one step ahead there.
Ferkingstad passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ferkingstad (5) vs (4) Ahokas
Ahokas tries to buck Ferkingstad off but Ferkingstad is having none of it.#T2#
Ferkingstad wants to control but Ahokas is keeping him busy.
Ahokas tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Ferkingstad is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ahokas is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ahokas tries to bench press Ferkingstad off him but Ferkingstad keeps the position.
Ferkingstad trying to control the action but Ahokas is working from the bottom.
Ahokas sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Ahokas looking for subs from the bottom but Ferkingstad mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Ferkingstad (8) vs (4) Ahokas
Ahokas is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ferkingstad tries to control but Ahokas wriggling away.
Ahokas is looking to improve his position but Ferkingstad isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ahokas is trying to reverse the position but instead Ferkingstad has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Ferkingstad (11) vs (4) Ahokas
Ahokas is really stuck here.
Ahokas is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
You can see the frustration on Ahokas's face
He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T4#
Ferkingstad wants to control but Ahokas is keeping busy.
Ahokas turns into Ferkingstad and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ferkingstad (11) vs (6) Ahokas#SUB#
Ferkingstad escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ahokas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ahokas stopping the sweep attempt from Ferkingstad.#SUB#
Ferkingstad is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ahokas is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Ahokas drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ferkingstad manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ahokas has Ferkingstad in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ferkingstad (13) vs (6) Ahokas#SUB2#
Ahokas looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ferkingstad passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Ahokas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T5##SUB#
Ferkingstad is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ahokas has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Ahokas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Ahokas actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Ahokas with the active half guard here but Ferkingstad passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ferkingstad (16) vs (6) Ahokas
Ahokas is trying to work for a sweep but Ferkingstad has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ferkingstad (18) vs (6) Ahokas
Ferkingstad can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ahokas is looking to escape. #T6#
Ahokas tries to improve his position but instead Ferkingstad has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ferkingstad (21) vs (6) Ahokas
Ferkingstad controlling the position well here. Ahokas rolled but Ferkingstad kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Ahokas turns into Ferkingstad and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ferkingstad (21) vs (8) Ahokas
Ahokas passes Ferkingstad's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Ahokas is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Ferkingstad looking for submissions off his back.
Ferkingstad regains full guard. Nicely done. #T7#
Ferkingstad pulls Ahokas in close to prevent any damage.
Ahokas wants to pass the guard but Ferkingstad is keeping the position.
Ahokas pushes down on Ferkingstad's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Ahokas is trying to work for a kimura but Ferkingstad is defending well.
Ferkingstad gets full guard.#SUB2#
Ahokas has gone for a leg lock! Ferkingstad slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ahokas's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ferkingstad (23) vs (8) Ahokas#SUB2#
Ahokas has his foot on Ferkingstad's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ferkingstad works his way back into a safe position though.#T8##SUB2#
Ahokas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ahokas looks winded!#SUB2#
Ahokas working for a triangle but Ferkingstad defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Ahokas looking for subs off his back but Ferkingstad has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB2#
Ahokas actively working from the bottom here.
Ferkingstad wants to pass the guard but Ahokas is defending well. #SUB2#
Ahokas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T9#
Ferkingstad moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ferkingstad (26) vs (8) Ahokas
Ahokas being controlled for a moment.
Ahokas is trying to get back to half guard.
Ferkingstad just content to control the position.
Ahokas is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ferkingstad trying to control the position but Ahokas is working away.
Ahokas tries to buck Ferkingstad off but Ferkingstad is having none of it.#T10##SUB#
Ferkingstad is trying to get an arm triangle but Ahokas is defending well.
Ahokas is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Ferkingstad thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Ferkingstad has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Ahokas is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Ferkingstad yanks on the arm and Ahokas is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Ferkingstad.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad!
A relieved looking Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad 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 28
Date: May 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Thomas Bennett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 10 losses; Juha Ahokas!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Bennett drives through with a takedown into Ahokas's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bennett (2) vs (0) Ahokas
Bennett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Ahokas looking for a triangle here. Bennett is fighting it but it looks tight! Ahokas pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Bennett is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Juha Ahokas!
Juha Ahokas thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 25
Date: May 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Serhey Rishkinov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 9 losses; Juha Ahokas!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Rishkinov takes the fight into the clinch.
Ahokas has Rishkinov pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Rishkinov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rishkinov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ahokas pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ahokas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rishkinov but Rishkinov pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Rishkinov forces Ahokas back against the ropes and clinches.
Rishkinov is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Ahokas gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ahokas is working for takedown but Rishkinov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Serhey Rishkinov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juha Ahokas.
Ahokas tries to score a body lock takedown but Rishkinov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ahokas is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rishkinov is defending well.
Rishkinov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ahokas is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Rishkinov has clasped his hands together around Ahokas's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Rishkinov (4) vs (0) Ahokas
Ahokas manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rishkinov's best efforts.
Rishkinov tries to pass to full mount but Ahokas defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rishkinov is trying a forearm choke
I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ahokas is staying active underneath Rishkinov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rishkinov moves into full mount! Ahokas won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Rishkinov (7) vs (0) Ahokas#T1#
Ahokas is squirming around, avoiding Rishkinov's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Rishkinov is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ahokas to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ahokas shrugs it off.
Ahokas working to try and regain half guard.
Ahokas keeps trying to improve his position.
Rishkinov trying to control but Ahokas is having none of it.
Ahokas really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB#
Ahokas is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Rishkinov locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Ahokas is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Serhey Rishkinov!
Our winner, Serhey Rishkinov, 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 23
Date: May 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Ademaro Dos Anjos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 9 losses; Juha Ahokas!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Dos Anjos gets caught flat footed, as Ahokas shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dos Anjos (0) vs (2) Ahokas
Dos Anjos is breathing heavily.
Ahokas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Ahokas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Ahokas drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Ahokas seems to have locked his on tight now - Dos Anjos screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Ahokas, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Juha Ahokas!
Juha Ahokas thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 22
Date: May 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 9 losses; Juha Ahokas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 17 losses; Chozen Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ahokas darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ahokas (2) vs (0) Gracie#SUB#
Ahokas is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Ahokas seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Gracie is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Juha Ahokas!
A very excited looking Juha Ahokas 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 21
Date: May 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 11 wins and 8 losses; Juha Ahokas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 6 losses; Jack Lynn!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Lynn gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ahokas to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ahokas (2) vs (0) Lynn#SUB#
Ahokas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Lynn is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Ahokas rolls with it to try and escape but Lynn cranks on the arm and Ahokas is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Lynn!
Jack Lynn 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 20
Date: May 07, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Juha Ahokas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 59 wins and 34 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Ahokas closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ahokas (2) vs (0) Diesel
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#
Diesel is defending against the submission attempts here by Ahokas.
#SUB#
Ahokas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Diesel is just riding it out for now. Ahokas eventually gives up the hold.
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#
Ahokas seems to be working for a kimura but Diesel defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Diesel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ahokas pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Ahokas is working for a kimura but Diesel is defending it quite comfortably.
Diesel wants to control but Ahokas is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Diesel is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Ahokas is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Diesel defends it well.
Diesel regains full guard. Nicely done.
Diesel keeping full guard, as Ahokas tries to pass. #SUB#
Ahokas is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Diesel is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Diesel has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ahokas (2) vs (2) Diesel
Diesel wants to control from the top but Ahokas keeps moving. #SUB#
Ahokas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Ahokas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diesel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diesel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2##SUB#
Ahokas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
I've been told that Diesel has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Diesel trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahokas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Ahokas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diesel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ahokas wants to sweep here but Diesel controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Diesel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ahokas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Diesel has managed to get both his arms back between Ahokas's legs - danger averted.
Ahokas can't keep his opponent in guard - Diesel advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Diesel is looking to advance position but Ahokas won't allow it. #SUB2#
Diesel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ahokas is staying active underneath Diesel, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Ahokas wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Diesel wants to work for an arm triangle but Ahokas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ahokas is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Diesel is trying a forearm choke
I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Ahokas actively working from the bottom here.
Diesel moves into full mount! Ahokas won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Ahokas (2) vs (5) Diesel
Diesel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Diesel jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ahokas manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Diesel is trying to get an arm triangle but Ahokas is defending well. #T4#
Ahokas is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Diesel tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Diesel has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Diesel wants to control but Ahokas is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Diesel tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Diesel has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ahokas tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Diesel presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ahokas (2) vs (7) Diesel
Diesel looking to control but Ahokas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Diesel might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ahokas haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ahokas really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T5##SUB2#
Diesel wants to finish this one by submission but Ahokas is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Diesel.
Ahokas regains half guard.
Ahokas wants to improve his position but Diesel is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Diesel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ahokas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Diesel.
Diesel trying to control the action but Ahokas is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ahokas looking for submissions off his back.
Still in half guard, Diesel seems content to control.#T6##SUB2#
Diesel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ahokas is just riding it out for now. Diesel eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Ahokas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily.
Ahokas manages to get to full guard.
Diesel wants to pass the guard but Ahokas is keeping the position.
Diesel wants to control from the top but Ahokas keeps moving. #SUB#
Diesel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Ahokas has his foot on Diesel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Diesel works his way back into a safe position though.#T7#
Diesel trying to control but Ahokas is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Diesel drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Diesel jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Diesel wants to control from the top but Ahokas keeps moving. #SUB#
Ahokas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diesel defends it easily.
Diesel trying to control but Ahokas is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ahokas isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Diesel stacks Ahokas 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 Diesel! Score +3 for passing guard: Ahokas (2) vs (10) Diesel
Ahokas gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ahokas (2) vs (12) Diesel#SUB2#
Diesel with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T8#
Ahokas is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Diesel looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Ahokas regains half guard.
Ahokas is in trouble now - Diesel has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ahokas (2) vs (15) Diesel
Diesel prevents Ahokas from getting the reversal.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Diesel looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Diesel content just to control the position here.
Ahokas 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.#SUB2#
Diesel seems to be looking for submissions.
#T9##SUB2#
Diesel seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Ahokas is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kurt Diesel!
An out of breath Kurt Diesel thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 19
Date: May 06, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 3 losses; Ikemba Okoye! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Juha Ahokas!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Ahokas shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Okoye is trying to defend but Ahokas 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: Okoye (0) vs (2) Ahokas
Okoye trying to hold on to Ahokas's head to control him but Ahokas postures up.
#SUB2#
Ahokas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Okoye doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ahokas.
Okoye is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Ahokas is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Ahokas is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okoye regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Ahokas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Okoye looking for a guillotine here but Ahokas defends easily.
Okoye controls Ahokas momentarily but Ahokas frees himself. #T1##SUB#
Okoye throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Okoye working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ahokas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ahokas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Ahokas drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ahokas jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Ahokas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Okoye has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ahokas has managed to get both his arms back between Okoye's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Ahokas drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ahokas jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Okoye is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Ahokas is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T2##SUB2#
Ahokas drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ahokas jumps back into guard quickly, to retain 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.#SUB2#
Ahokas drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ahokas jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Ahokas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Okoye looking for a sweep. Not yet Okoye, not yet. #SUB2#
Ahokas drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ahokas jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Ahokas has gone for a leg lock! Okoye slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ahokas's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Okoye (2) vs (2) Ahokas#SUB2#
Okoye is sitting in close to Ahokas's body. Ahokas has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Okoye is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Okoye is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Ahokas.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Juha Ahokas!
Our winner, Juha Ahokas, 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 17
Date: May 04, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Juha Ahokas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 13 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ahokas fails to land the takedown.
Ahokas shoots in and drives through. Fiachna sprawls well.#TD#
Ahokas drives through with a takedown into Fiachna's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ahokas (2) vs (0) Fiachna
Fiachna wants to sweep here but Ahokas controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Ahokas drops back looking for a leg! Fiachna is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fiachna manages to kick Ahokas off! Ahokas jumps back into Fiachna's guard.
Fiachna keeping full guard, as Ahokas tries to pass. #SUB#
Ahokas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain 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.
Ahokas stopping the sweep attempt from Fiachna.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Fiachna working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ahokas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Fiachna is tightening it up a little... Ahokas has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Ahokas reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Ahokas taps out! Nice BJJ there by Fiachna!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Darragh Fiachna!
An out of breath Darragh Fiachna 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 16
Date: May 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Juha Ahokas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Crush Bandicoot!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Bandicoot 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: Ahokas (0) vs (4) Bandicoot#SUB2#
Bandicoot tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Bandicoot is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ahokas is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ahokas is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Bandicoot tries for a kimura but Ahokas is defending well. #SUB2#
Bandicoot is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ahokas is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ahokas manages to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahokas is pressing down on Bandicoot's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Ahokas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Ahokas is looking for a triangle but Bandicoot pushes his legs off easily.
Bandicoot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ahokas is keeping the position for now. #T1##SUB#
Ahokas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Ahokas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bandicoot doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bandicoot manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Ahokas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bandicoot doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bandicoot manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Bandicoot got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ahokas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bandicoot has managed to get both his arms back between Ahokas's legs - danger averted.
Bandicoot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Bandicoot thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Bandicoot drops back looking for a leg! Ahokas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ahokas manages to kick Bandicoot off! Bandicoot jumps back into Ahokas's guard.
Bandicoot stands and throws Ahokas's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ahokas (0) vs (7) Bandicoot
Ahokas regains half guard.#SUB2#
Bandicoot is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ahokas defends it well. #T2##SUB2#
Bandicoot seems to be working for a kimura but Ahokas defends the submission attempt.
Ahokas makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ahokas.
Bandicoot forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Bandicoot 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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Ahokas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Ahokas is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Bandicoot is tapping! Great win for Ahokas!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Juha Ahokas!
Our winner, Juha Ahokas, 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 14
Date: May 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 12 wins and 1 losses; Ikemba Okoye! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Juha Ahokas!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Ahokas fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Okoye sprawls well initially but Ahokas persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Okoye (0) vs (2) Ahokas#SUB2#
Okoye is defending against the submission attempts here by Ahokas.
Okoye wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Ahokas is looking for submissions but instead, Okoye has regained full guard.
#SUB#
Okoye looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Okoye working for a triangle but Ahokas defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Ahokas drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ahokas jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahokas passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Okoye (0) vs (5) Ahokas#SUB2#
Ahokas is trying to get an arm triangle but Okoye is defending well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Ahokas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1#
Okoye can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Ahokas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Okoye manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Okoye (2) vs (5) Ahokas#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ahokas actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Ahokas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Okoye is looking to take a break and control but Ahokas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Okoye is looking for a kimura here.
Okoye seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ahokas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Ahokas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Okoye has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Okoye (5) vs (5) Ahokas
Okoye tries to control but Ahokas wriggling away.
Ahokas keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Okoye has control of Ahokas's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ahokas regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB#
Okoye looking to secure an arm triangle but Ahokas defends it well. #T3#
Ahokas slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ahokas wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Okoye is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Okoye wants to pass the guard but Ahokas is defending well. #SUB2#
Ahokas actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Okoye is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ahokas is just riding it out for now. Okoye eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Ahokas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Okoye pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Okoye wants to work for an arm triangle but Ahokas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T4##SUB#
Okoye is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Ahokas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Okoye pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Ahokas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Okoye pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Ahokas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Okoye is working for a kimura but Ahokas is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Ahokas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Ahokas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T5##SUB#
Okoye wants to work for an arm triangle but Ahokas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Ahokas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Ahokas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Okoye pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Okoye is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ahokas is just riding it out for now. Okoye eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Ahokas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Okoye pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Okoye is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ahokas has managed to free his arm - good work.
Okoye is looking to take a break and control but Ahokas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T6#
Ahokas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Okoye trying to control but Ahokas is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ahokas looking for a guillotine here but Okoye defends easily.
Ahokas keeping moving, preventing Okoye from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Ahokas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Okoye defends well.
Okoye wants to control from the top but Ahokas keeps moving. #SUB2#
Ahokas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Okoye can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Okoye advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Okoye (8) vs (5) Ahokas#T7#
Ahokas manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Ahokas is defending against the submission attempts here by Okoye.
Okoye is trying to control. Ahokas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Ahokas looking for submissions off his back.
Ahokas is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Ahokas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Okoye is working for a kimura but Ahokas is defending it quite comfortably.
#T8#
Okoye passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Okoye (11) vs (5) Ahokas
Ahokas is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Okoye looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Ahokas 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.#SUB2#
Ahokas looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Okoye pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Okoye (14) vs (5) Ahokas#SUB#
Okoye wants to finish this one by submission but Ahokas is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Okoye.
Ahokas is desperately trying to improve his position but Okoye has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Okoye has control of Ahokas's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ahokas regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Ahokas is desperately trying to improve his position but Okoye has a good base and remains in mount.#T9##SUB#
Okoye jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ahokas manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Ahokas manages to work his way to half guard, despite Okoye's best efforts.
Okoye trying to control from half guard but Ahokas is working away. #SUB#
Ahokas is defending against the submission attempts here by Okoye.
Okoye seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ahokas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Ahokas actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Ahokas looking for submissions off his back.#T10#
Ahokas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Okoye trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Okoye trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahokas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Ahokas is looking for a triangle but Okoye pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Okoye avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ahokas keeping moving, preventing Okoye from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Ahokas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Okoye defends it easily.#SUB2#
Ahokas looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Okoye has picked Ahokas up and slammed him! Ahokas can't keep hold of the triangle and Okoye manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Okoye (17) vs (5) Ahokas
Ahokas looks winded!#T11#
Ahokas gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Okoye (19) vs (5) Ahokas
Ahokas is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ahokas 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: Okoye (19) vs (7) Ahokas
Ahokas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Okoye swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Okoye looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Ahokas drops back looking for a leg! Okoye is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Okoye manages to kick Ahokas off! Ahokas jumps back into Okoye's guard. #SUB#
Okoye has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ahokas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Ahokas drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Okoye dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Okoye (21) vs (7) Ahokas#T12#
Okoye stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ahokas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Okoye stands and throws Ahokas's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Okoye (24) vs (7) Ahokas
Okoye happy to just control the position for now.
Okoye wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ahokas keeps working.
Ahokas manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Ahokas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Ahokas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Okoye is trying to control the action in half guard but Ahokas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T13##SUB2#
Ahokas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Ahokas looking for submissions off his back.
Okoye trying to control the action but Ahokas is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ahokas with the active half guard here but Okoye passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Okoye (27) vs (7) Ahokas
Ahokas is not content to let Okoye control the position. #SUB#
Okoye is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ahokas has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ahokas tries to buck Okoye off but Okoye is having none of it.#T14#
Ahokas is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ahokas sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Okoye is working for a kimura but Ahokas is defending it quite comfortably.
Okoye is controlling the pace.
Ahokas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Okoye trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahokas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Ahokas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Okoye takes the fight on points by 27 to 7.
Ikemba Okoye thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 13
Date: Apr 30, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Juha Ahokas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 10 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fiachna shoots in and drives through. Ahokas sprawls well.
Ahokas has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym in the buildup to the fight.#TD#
Ahokas looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ahokas (2) vs (0) Fiachna#SUB#
Ahokas drops back looking for a leg! Fiachna is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fiachna manages to kick Ahokas off! Ahokas jumps back into Fiachna's guard.
Ahokas wants to pass the guard but Fiachna is keeping the position.
Fiachna tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fiachna keeping full guard, as Ahokas tries to pass.
Ahokas won't allow Fiachna to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Fiachna has his foot on Ahokas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ahokas works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiachna wants to sweep but no luck.
Fiachna keeping full guard, as Ahokas tries to pass. #SUB#
Ahokas drops back looking for a leg! Fiachna is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fiachna manages to kick Ahokas off! Ahokas jumps back into Fiachna's guard. #SUB2#
Fiachna throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
Ahokas tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiachna is retaining 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.
Ahokas is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Ahokas drops back looking for a leg! Fiachna is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fiachna manages to kick Ahokas off! Ahokas jumps back into Fiachna's guard.
Ahokas stands and throws Fiachna's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ahokas (5) vs (0) Fiachna#SUB#
Ahokas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fiachna knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fiachna is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ahokas's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Fiachna is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Ahokas is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2#
Fiachna is pressing down on Ahokas's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ahokas is pushing down on Fiachna's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fiachna is fighting to maintain full guard but Ahokas has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fiachna is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Ahokas is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Ahokas is trying a forearm choke
I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Ahokas is trying a forearm choke
I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Ahokas seems to be working for a kimura but Fiachna defends the submission attempt.
Fiachna moves into full guard.
#T3#
Ahokas won't allow Fiachna to sweep him here.
Fiachna is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Ahokas drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ahokas jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ahokas wants to pass the guard but Fiachna is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Ahokas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Ahokas is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Fiachna wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Ahokas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ahokas stopping the sweep attempt from Fiachna.
Ahokas tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiachna is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Ahokas is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Fiachna manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ahokas manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ahokas (5) vs (2) Fiachna#T4#
Fiachna pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ahokas is keeping the position for now.
Fiachna forces his way into half guard.
Ahokas is looking for a sweep. Fiachna is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fiachna tries to pass to full mount but Ahokas defends it. #SUB#
Ahokas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fiachna wants to pass the guard but Ahokas is defending well.
Ahokas wants to improve his position but Fiachna is controlling well.
Fiachna trying to pass the guard but Ahokas defending well. #SUB#
Ahokas looking for submissions off his back.
Fiachna trying to pass the guard but Ahokas defending well. #T5##SUB#
Ahokas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Ahokas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fiachna pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Fiachna seems to be working for a kimura but Ahokas defends the submission attempt.
Fiachna looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ahokas gets full guard.
Fiachna stands and throws Ahokas's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ahokas (5) vs (5) Fiachna
Fiachna tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ahokas's legs.
Ahokas is looking to regain half guard here but Fiachna keeps moving and retains side control.
Fiachna tries to move to mount but Ahokas blocks the move with his legs. #T6#
Ahokas is looking to regain half guard here but Fiachna keeps moving and retains side control.
Ahokas gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ahokas (5) vs (7) Fiachna
Ahokas really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fiachna fails to advance to Ahokas's back.
Ahokas is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Fiachna is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ahokas is surviving well by controlling Fiachna's body position as best he can.
Fiachna takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Ahokas (5) vs (10) Fiachna#SUB2#
Fiachna is persistently looking for the submission but Ahokas is defending it well.
Ahokas tries to break free.
#T7##SUB2#
Fiachna working for a choke but Ahokas is defending well. #SUB2#
Fiachna patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Ahokas tries to roll but Fiachna sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Ahokas preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Fiachna. #SUB2#
Fiachna is cranking Ahokas's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Ahokas! He's tightened the choke and Ahokas is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Darragh Fiachna!
Darragh Fiachna is the new super heavyweight champion!
Darragh Fiachna 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 12
Date: Apr 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 9 wins and 3 losses; Juha Ahokas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 33 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Ahokas shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ahokas was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ahokas (4) vs (0) Diesel
Diesel felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
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#
Ahokas tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ahokas has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Ahokas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Diesel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Diesel wants to control but Ahokas postures up.#SUB#
Ahokas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Diesel wants to control but Ahokas postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ahokas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Ahokas is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Diesel has escaped the position, nice work there.
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#
Diesel is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Diesel is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ahokas's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Ahokas is trying to work for a kimura but Diesel is defending well.
#SUB2#
Diesel actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Diesel is defending against the submission attempts here by Ahokas.
#SUB#
Ahokas 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.
#T2#
Diesel is trying to control but can't.
Ahokas prevents Diesel from improving his position.
Diesel is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Ahokas is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Ahokas is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Diesel as he works his way to full guard.
#SUB2#
Ahokas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diesel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ahokas has managed to get both his arms back between Diesel's legs - danger averted.#T3##SUB#
Ahokas 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 Ahokas has Diesel in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ahokas (4) vs (2) Diesel#SUB#
Ahokas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diesel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Diesel wants to control from the top but Ahokas keeps moving. #SUB#
Ahokas working for a triangle but Diesel defends it easily.
Ahokas keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully.
Diesel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Diesel trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahokas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Diesel stays in close to Ahokas's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Diesel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Ahokas has his foot on Diesel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Diesel works his way back into a safe position though.
Ahokas keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Ahokas has his foot on Diesel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Diesel works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Ahokas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Diesel trying to control but Ahokas is working from the bottom.
Diesel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T5#
Diesel trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahokas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diesel controlling from the top position.
Diesel passes Ahokas's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Ahokas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Diesel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Ahokas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Diesel is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Ahokas actively working from the bottom here.#T6#
Diesel is trying to control the action in half guard but Ahokas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Ahokas looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Ahokas actively working from the bottom here.
Ahokas is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Diesel is trying to work for a kimura but Ahokas is defending well.
#SUB2#
Diesel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Diesel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ahokas sees it coming and defends easily.
Ahokas regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ahokas keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Ahokas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diesel is aware though and is defending well.#T7#
Diesel trying to control but Ahokas is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ahokas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diesel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Diesel trying to control but Ahokas is working from the bottom.
Diesel passes into half guard.
Diesel controlling the action here.
Diesel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ahokas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Ahokas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Diesel is working for a kimura but Ahokas is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Ahokas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T8#
Diesel trying to control the action but Ahokas is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Diesel is working for a submission of some sort.
Ahokas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Ahokas actively working from the bottom here.
Diesel is pressing down on Ahokas's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ahokas is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Diesel seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Diesel is working for a submission of some sort.
#T9##SUB#
Ahokas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Diesel wants to work for an arm triangle but Ahokas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Ahokas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Ahokas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Diesel trying to control from half guard but Ahokas is working away. #SUB#
Ahokas looking for submissions off his back.
Diesel trying to control the action but Ahokas is working from the bottom. #T10##SUB2#
Diesel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ahokas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Diesel. #SUB2#
Diesel is looking for a kimura but Ahokas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Diesel to get the leverage.
Ahokas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Diesel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ahokas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Diesel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ahokas sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Diesel is trying to work for a kimura but Ahokas is defending well.
#SUB2#
Diesel is working for a kimura but Ahokas is defending it quite comfortably.
#T11##SUB#
Ahokas actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Diesel is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Ahokas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Ahokas looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Diesel seems to be looking for submissions.
Diesel is trying to control the action in half guard but Ahokas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T12##SUB#
Ahokas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ahokas wants to improve his position but Diesel is controlling well.
#SUB#
Ahokas looking for submissions off his back.
Diesel is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Diesel is trying a forearm choke
I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Diesel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ahokas has managed to free his arm - good work.
Diesel not doing much here.
#T13#
Diesel passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ahokas (4) vs (5) Diesel
Ahokas sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Diesel wants to work for an arm triangle but Ahokas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Ahokas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Diesel seems to be working for a kimura but Ahokas defends the submission attempt.
Diesel is keen to just control but Ahokas is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Ahokas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Diesel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ahokas defends it well. #T14##SUB2#
Diesel is working for a submission of some sort.
Ahokas is in trouble now - Diesel has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ahokas (4) vs (8) Diesel
Diesel tries to control but Ahokas wriggling away.
Ahokas is trying to escape the mount.
Diesel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ahokas is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Diesel looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel wins on points by 8 to 4.
A relieved looking Kurt Diesel 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 11
Date: Apr 28, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 8 losses; Darragh Fiachna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Juha Ahokas!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Fiachna 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: Fiachna (4) vs (0) Ahokas
Fiachna moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Fiachna (6) vs (0) Ahokas
We've been hearing that Fiachna has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Ahokas is looking to improve his position but Fiachna isn't that keen on the idea.
Ahokas has given up his back - I dont know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Fiachna (9) vs (0) Ahokas#SUB#
Fiachna 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, Ahokas has freed his hand and lives to survive another
well, another couple of seconds at least!
Ahokas tries to escape but Fiachna has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Ahokas defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Ahokas wants to escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiachna doesn't have the hooks in and Ahokas manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (9) vs (2) Ahokas
Fiachna wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Ahokas drops back looking for a leg! Fiachna is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fiachna manages to kick Ahokas off! Ahokas jumps back into Fiachna's guard.
Fiachna can't keep his opponent in guard - Ahokas advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1##SUB2#
Ahokas is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fiachna sees it coming and defends easily.
Fiachna tries to roll over but Ahokas keeps him under control.
Ahokas is looking to advance position but Fiachna won't allow it. #SUB2#
Ahokas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fiachna doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ahokas.
Fiachna is pressing down on Ahokas's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fiachna wants to sweep here but Ahokas controlling him for the moment.
Fiachna is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Ahokas is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Fiachna tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ahokas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2##SUB#
Fiachna looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fiachna looking for a sweep. Not yet Fiachna, not yet.
Ahokas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ahokas stopping the sweep attempt from Fiachna.
Fiachna manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ahokas manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (11) vs (2) Ahokas
Fiachna won't allow Ahokas to sweep him here.
Fiachna passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (14) vs (2) Ahokas
Ahokas tries to bench press Fiachna off him but Fiachna keeps the position.
Fiachna tries to advance to mount but can't.
Fiachna advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Fiachna (16) vs (2) Ahokas
Ahokas is desperately trying to improve his position but Fiachna has a good base and remains in mount.
Fiachna seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Ahokas is holding on tight.
Ahokas is working to get back to half guard.
Fiachna is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T3#
Ahokas is looking to improve his position but Fiachna isn't that keen on the idea.
Ahokas is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Fiachna working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Ahokas slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Fiachna moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (19) vs (2) Ahokas
Ahokas stops Fiachna from passing to mount. #T4#
Ahokas is trying to improve his position.
Ahokas sneaks back into half guard.
Fiachna uses his free foot to push down on Ahokas's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ahokas. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (22) vs (2) Ahokas
Ahokas is controlling an arm, preventing Fiachna from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Ahokas can't escape the position.
Fiachna with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T5#
Fiachna forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Fiachna (25) vs (2) Ahokas
Ahokas rolls, trying to escape but Fiachna keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Fiachna tightening his grip on Ahokas, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Fiachna patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Fiachna has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Fiachna doesn't have the hooks in and Ahokas manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (25) vs (4) Ahokas#SUB2#
Ahokas is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Fiachna manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ahokas manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (27) vs (4) Ahokas#SUB2#
Ahokas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fiachna advances to half guard. #T6#
Fiachna trying to pass the guard but Ahokas defending well.
Fiachna works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (30) vs (4) Ahokas
Ahokas is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Fiachna has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Fiachna (33) vs (4) Ahokas#SUB#
Fiachna is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Fiachna is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Ahokas is defending well though. Fiachna let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Ahokas showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Fiachna patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T7##SUB#
Ahokas 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 Fiachna gets his way!
Fiachna is trying to stick to Ahokas's back but Ahokas is turning into Fiachna. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Fiachna's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ahokas. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (33) vs (6) Ahokas#SUB2#
Ahokas drops back looking for a leg! Fiachna is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fiachna manages to kick Ahokas off! Ahokas jumps back into Fiachna's guard.
Ahokas won't allow Fiachna to sweep him here.
Fiachna manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ahokas manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (35) vs (6) Ahokas#SUB2#
Ahokas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Ahokas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Ahokas has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Fiachna should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Ahokas has tightened it up now! Fiachna 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 8:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Juha Ahokas!
Juha Ahokas is the new super heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Juha Ahokas 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 10
Date: Apr 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 7 wins and 3 losses; Juha Ahokas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 0 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Kamenev moves into range and clinches up with Ahokas.#TD2#
Kamenev pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Ahokas drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ahokas jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Kamenev working for a triangle but Ahokas defends it easily.
#SUB#
Ahokas drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ahokas jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ahokas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kamenev looking for a sweep. Not yet Kamenev, not yet. #SUB2#
Kamenev working for a triangle but Ahokas defends it easily.
Ahokas pushing down on Kamenev's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ahokas is trying to work for a kimura but Kamenev is defending well.
Kamenev trying to control but Ahokas postures up.
#SUB#
Kamenev is defending against the submission attempts here by Ahokas.
#T1##SUB2#
Kamenev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ahokas prevents Kamenev from improving his position.#SUB2#
Kamenev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kamenev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#SUB#
Ahokas wants to work for an arm triangle but Kamenev is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Ahokas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kamenev is just riding it out for now. Ahokas eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kamenev is trying to maintain the position but Ahokas is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Kamenev moves into full guard.
Kamenev wants to sweep here but Ahokas controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Ahokas drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kamenev looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kamenev looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kamenev! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ahokas (0) vs (4) Kamenev
Ahokas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kamenev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ahokas is working hard here to advance position.
Kamenev wants to control but Ahokas is keeping him busy.
Ahokas sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kamenev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ahokas keeps working. #SUB#
Ahokas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Ahokas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3##SUB2#
Kamenev is looking for a kimura but Ahokas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kamenev to get the leverage. #SUB#
Ahokas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Ahokas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kamenev pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Kamenev wants to work for an arm triangle but Ahokas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kamenev has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ahokas (0) vs (7) Kamenev
Ahokas tries to reverse the position but Kamenev maintains control.#SUB2#
Kamenev looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T4##SUB2#
Kamenev wants to finish this one by submission but Ahokas is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kamenev.
Ahokas tries to reverse the position but Kamenev maintains control.
Kamenev mounts Ahokas! Really nice guard pass there!
Ahokas working to try and regain half guard.
Kamenev tries to control but Ahokas wriggling away.
Ahokas is trying to escape the mount.
Kamenev trying to control but Ahokas is having none of it. #T5#
Ahokas gets back to half guard.
Kamenev is keen to just control but Ahokas is a slippery customer.
Kamenev is pressing down on Ahokas's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ahokas is holding on 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.#SUB2#
Kamenev wants to work for an arm triangle but Ahokas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Ahokas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Ahokas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Kamenev is looking for a kimura here.
Ahokas is not content to let Kamenev control the position.#SUB#
Ahokas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T6#
Ahokas wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Ahokas is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Kamenev is tapping! Great win for Ahokas!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Juha Ahokas!
An out of breath Juha Ahokas 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 9
Date: Apr 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Louis Princip! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Juha Ahokas!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Princip looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ahokas! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Princip (4) vs (0) Ahokas#SUB#
Princip thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ahokas tries to improve position but can't.
Ahokas manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Princip (4) vs (2) Ahokas#SUB2#
Ahokas is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Ahokas is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Princip actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ahokas is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Ahokas is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Princip actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Ahokas trying to pass the guard but Princip defending well. #SUB#
Princip looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Ahokas seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Princip looking for submissions off his back.
Princip is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Ahokas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Princip is just riding it out for now. Ahokas eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Princip is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ahokas pulls his head out easily. #T2##SUB2#
Ahokas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Princip doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ahokas. #SUB#
Princip looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Ahokas is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Princip sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Ahokas has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Princip defend it? Ahokas steps over the head and cranks it - Princip is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Ahokas!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Juha Ahokas!
Juha Ahokas seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Louis Princip spoke after the fight, saying 'Oh no, I lost! I'm not gonna get cut am I?'. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 8
Date: Apr 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 8 losses; Darragh Fiachna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Juha Ahokas!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Fiachna gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiachna (0) vs (2) Ahokas
Ahokas preventing the sweep.
Fiachna is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (2) vs (2) Ahokas
Fiachna is looking to advance position but Ahokas won't allow it.
We've been hearing good reports from Fiachna's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Ahokas looking for submissions off his back.
Fiachna is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (5) vs (2) Ahokas
Ahokas is trying desperately to improve position.
Ahokas is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahokas has given up his back here. Will Fiachna look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Fiachna (8) vs (2) Ahokas
Ahokas tries to roll but Fiachna sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Fiachna working for a choke but Ahokas is defending well. #SUB#
Ahokas is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T1##SUB#
Fiachna is looking for the choke from the back position but Ahokas is controlling his hands well.
Fiachna is hanging on to Ahokas's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Ahokas is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Ahokas is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Ahokas fending off the submission attempt from Fiachna.
I really don't envy Ahokas right now.
#SUB#
Fiachna is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ahokas knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ahokas for a finish. #SUB#
Fiachna is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ahokas has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T2##SUB#
Fiachna is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ahokas knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ahokas for a finish.
Ahokas can't escape the position.
Ahokas breaks Fiachna's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (8) vs (4) Ahokas#SUB#
Fiachna is looking for a triangle but Ahokas pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Fiachna has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ahokas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ahokas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fiachna is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Ahokas is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Fiachna 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.
Ahokas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiachna wants to sweep here but Ahokas controlling him for the moment. #T3##SUB2#
Ahokas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Ahokas drops back looking for a leg! Fiachna is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fiachna manages to kick Ahokas off! Ahokas jumps back into Fiachna's 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.
Ahokas tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiachna is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Ahokas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fiachna lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (10) vs (4) Ahokas
Fiachna wants to pass the guard but Ahokas is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Ahokas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fiachna defends well.
Ahokas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fiachna is one step ahead there.
Fiachna passes into half guard. #T4#
Fiachna trying to pass the guard but Ahokas defending well.
Ahokas is in trouble now - Fiachna has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (13) vs (4) Ahokas
Ahokas has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Fiachna (16) vs (4) Ahokas#SUB#
Ahokas fending off the submission attempt from Fiachna.
Ahokas wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Fiachna is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Ahokas has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Fiachna has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Ahokas taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Fiachna doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Darragh Fiachna!
A very excited looking Darragh Fiachna 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 7
Date: Apr 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Juha Ahokas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Tan Zan!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Ahokas gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ahokas (0) vs (2) Zan#SUB#
Ahokas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Ahokas is tightening it up a little... Zan has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Zan reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Zan taps out! Nice BJJ there by Ahokas!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Juha Ahokas!
Juha Ahokas thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 6
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Juha Ahokas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Bull Mfer!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Ahokas looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mfer! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ahokas (4) vs (0) Mfer
Mfer gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Mfer actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Ahokas is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Mfer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mfer gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Mfer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ahokas slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Ahokas wants to work for an arm triangle but Mfer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mfer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Ahokas seems to be working for a kimura but Mfer defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Ahokas is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1##SUB2#
Mfer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Ahokas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mfer has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Mfer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Ahokas seems to be working for a kimura but Mfer defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Mfer looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Ahokas is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mfer sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Mfer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Mfer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2##SUB#
Ahokas is looking for a kimura but Mfer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ahokas to get the leverage. #SUB#
Ahokas seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Ahokas is trying a forearm choke
I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Ahokas looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Ahokas 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.
Mfer is looking for a sweep. Ahokas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3##SUB2#
Mfer actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Mfer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ahokas pulls his head out easily.
Mfer is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Mfer actively working from the bottom here.
Mfer wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Ahokas is trying a forearm choke
I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Ahokas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mfer has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Ahokas is trying a forearm choke
I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ahokas tries to pass to full mount but Mfer defends it. #T4##SUB#
Ahokas is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Mfer actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Mfer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Ahokas seems to be working for a kimura but Mfer defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Mfer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Ahokas seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Ahokas is working for a submission of some sort.
Ahokas prevents Mfer from improving his position.#T5##SUB2#
Mfer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ahokas pulls his head out easily.
Mfer gets full guard.#SUB#
Ahokas is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Ahokas drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Ahokas seems to have locked his on tight now - Mfer screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Ahokas, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Juha Ahokas!
Juha Ahokas thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 5
Date: Apr 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 1 wins and 3 losses; Tan Zan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Juha Ahokas!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Zan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ahokas quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Zan (2) vs (0) Ahokas#SUB2#
Ahokas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Zan is working for a kimura but Ahokas is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Zan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Ahokas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ahokas is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Zan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahokas is pressing down on Zan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Ahokas pushes a forearm under Zan's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Zan is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Juha Ahokas!
After winning the bout, Juha Ahokas 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 4
Date: Apr 21, 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 2 wins and 2 losses; Juha Ahokas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Verneri Ahma!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Ahma shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ahokas napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ahokas (0) vs (4) Ahma#SUB2#
Ahma thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ahokas tries to buck Ahma off but Ahma is having none of it.#SUB2#
Ahma is trying to get an arm triangle but Ahokas is defending well. #SUB2#
Ahma is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ahokas has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ahokas is looking for a sweep.
Ahokas manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ahma's best efforts.
Ahokas is looking for a sweep. Ahma is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ahokas moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Ahokas has his feet on Ahma's thighs here. He's pushed Ahma off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Ahma screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Juha Ahokas!
A victorious Juha Ahokas 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 3
Date: Apr 20, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Juha Ahokas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Crush Bandicoot!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ahokas enables Bandicoot to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ahokas manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ahokas (0) vs (2) Bandicoot#SUB2#
Bandicoot drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bandicoot jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ahokas wants to sweep here but Bandicoot controlling him for the moment.
Bandicoot tries to free his leg and advance position but Ahokas is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Ahokas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ahokas keeping full guard, as Bandicoot tries to pass. #SUB2#
Bandicoot drops back looking for a leg! Ahokas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ahokas manages to kick Bandicoot off! Bandicoot jumps back into Ahokas's guard. #SUB2#
Bandicoot is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Bandicoot thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bandicoot is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bandicoot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Ahokas working for a triangle but Bandicoot defends it easily.
#T1##SUB#
Ahokas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bandicoot can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Ahokas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bandicoot defends it easily.
Ahokas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bandicoot is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Ahokas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bandicoot is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Bandicoot drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bandicoot jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bandicoot must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Ahokas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Ahokas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bandicoot can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Bandicoot drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bandicoot jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Bandicoot is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T2#
Bandicoot passes Ahokas's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Ahokas looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Bandicoot is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ahokas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bandicoot. #SUB#
Ahokas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Bandicoot is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Bandicoot is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Ahokas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bandicoot pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB#
Ahokas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bandicoot pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Bandicoot seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Ahokas is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Crush Bandicoot!
Our winner, Crush Bandicoot, 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 2
Date: Apr 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Bruce White Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Juha Ahokas!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ahokas gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: White Jr (2) vs (0) Ahokas#SUB2#
Ahokas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. White Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. White Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Ahokas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. White Jr defends it easily.#SUB2#
Ahokas working for a triangle but White Jr defends it easily.
White Jr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
White Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ahokas is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Ahokas looking for a guillotine here but White Jr defends easily.
#SUB#
White Jr is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White Jr is pushing down on Ahokas's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ahokas is fighting to maintain full guard but White Jr has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Ahokas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
White Jr is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1#
Ahokas manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
White Jr thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
White Jr looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#SUB2#
Ahokas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. White Jr is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
White Jr drops back looking for a leg! Ahokas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ahokas manages to kick White Jr off! White Jr jumps back into Ahokas's guard. #SUB2#
Ahokas has his feet on White Jr's thighs here. He's pushed White Jr off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! White Jr screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Juha Ahokas!
Juha Ahokas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Bruce White Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back!'. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 1
Date: Apr 18, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Juha Ahokas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Chozen Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Gracie scores with a takedown into Ahokas's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ahokas (0) vs (2) Gracie
Ahokas keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gracie forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Ahokas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ahokas has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Ahokas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ahokas defends it well. #SUB#
Ahokas actively working from the bottom here.#T1##SUB#
Ahokas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie prevents Ahokas from improving his position.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ahokas defends it well. #SUB#
Ahokas actively working from the bottom here.
Ahokas is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Ahokas is defending well.
#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ahokas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie. #SUB#
Ahokas looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Ahokas is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Ahokas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Ahokas looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Ahokas is defending well.
#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ahokas defends it well.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Ahokas is defending well.
Ahokas makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ahokas.#SUB2#
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Ahokas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3##SUB2#
Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ahokas can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Ahokas actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Gracie is working for a kimura but Ahokas is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Gracie is trying a forearm choke
I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Ahokas actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Gracie is working for a kimura but Ahokas is defending it quite comfortably.
#T4##SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ahokas is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ahokas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Ahokas is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gracie advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ahokas (0) vs (5) Gracie#SUB2#
Gracie tries for a kimura but Ahokas is defending well.
Ahokas is looking to reverse the position.#T5##SUB2#
Gracie tries for a kimura but Ahokas is defending well.
Ahokas is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Gracie tries for a kimura but Ahokas is defending well. #SUB2#
Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ahokas tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.
Ahokas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ahokas regains half guard.#SUB#
Ahokas looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Ahokas actively working from the bottom here.
Ahokas wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
#T6##SUB2#
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Ahokas actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Gracie is working for a kimura but Ahokas is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Ahokas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ahokas works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Ahokas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Ahokas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ahokas manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Ahokas's guard. #SUB2#
Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T7##SUB2#
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Ahokas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ahokas manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Ahokas's guard. #SUB#
Ahokas is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order 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.#SUB#
Ahokas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Ahokas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Ahokas has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ahokas is keeping the position for now. #T8##SUB#
Ahokas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Ahokas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.
Ahokas is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Ahokas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Ahokas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ahokas keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gracie slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Ahokas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Ahokas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T9##SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Gracie is trying a forearm choke
I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ahokas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Ahokas moves into full guard.
Gracie looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Ahokas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ahokas manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Ahokas's guard.
Gracie looking to pass the guard. #T10##SUB#
Ahokas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.#SUB2#
Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gracie passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Ahokas looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Ahokas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Ahokas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T11##SUB#
Ahokas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ahokas defends it well. #SUB#
Ahokas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Ahokas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Gracie has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ahokas (0) vs (8) Gracie
Ahokas really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB2#
Gracie working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB2#
Gracie working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T12#
Ahokas is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2#
Gracie has hold of Ahokas's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ahokas manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Ahokas is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Gracie looking to secure an arm triangle but Ahokas defends it well. #SUB2#
Gracie is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ahokas has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Gracie with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Ahokas regains half guard.
Ahokas moves into full guard.
#T13##SUB#
Ahokas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.#SUB#
Ahokas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Ahokas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.#SUB2#
Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ahokas swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ahokas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there. #T14##SUB2#
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Ahokas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Ahokas is keeping the position.#SUB#
Ahokas is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Gracie has his hands clasped together but Ahokas extends and breaks Gracie's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Ahokas.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Juha Ahokas!
Juha Ahokas 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:
DC 24: Savisto vs Fezzik
Date: Feb 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Ahokas tries a head kick but it misses.
It seemed like Saros was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ahokas misses with a hook to the body
and Saros counters with a nice uppercut.
Ahokas is looking to clinch.
Saros swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ahokas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ahokas wants to clinch
and Ahokas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Decent striking displayed by Ahokas there.
Saros misses with an uppercut. Ahokas saw that one coming.
Ahokas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Saros throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ahokas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saros ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saros waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ahokas.
A head kick misses from Ahokas.
Saros takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ahokas throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
A shot to the body from Ahokas misses
and Saros counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ahokas throws a right hand that Saros ducks under and follows up with a left that Saros also avoids with ease.#CL#
Ahokas darts in and clinches Saros up against the cage.
Ahokas wants to get back to striking at distance but Saros won't allow it.
Saros throws a head punch that misses.
Saros misses with a body punch.
#TD2#
Saros has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ahokas regains guard immediately.
Saros won't allow Ahokas to sweep him here.
Saros tries to free his leg and advance position but Ahokas is retaining full guard.
Saros trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahokas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ahokas can't keep his opponent in guard - Saros advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
Ahokas is looking for a sweep. Saros is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Saros trying to control the action but Ahokas is working from the bottom.
Ahokas is trying is best to control the position here.
Ahokas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Saros seems to be looking for submissions.
#T3#
Saros tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ahokas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Ahokas looking for submissions off his back.
Saros keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB2#
Saros is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ahokas sees it coming and defends easily.
Ahokas is looking to improve his position.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Saros throws an overhand right that lands on Ahokas's shoulder, as Ahokas tries to avoid the shot.
Ahokas throws a right hand that Saros ducks under and follows up with a left that Saros also avoids with ease.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ahokas misses with a two punch combination.
Ahokas throws a sloppy head kick and Saros moves out of range easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Ahokas scores with a four punch combination!
Saros thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ahokas went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ahokas clobbers Saros with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Saros throws a jab when Ahokas was well out of range.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ahokas prevents a takedown attempt there.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ahokas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Saros has Ahokas pressed against the cage, preventing Ahokas from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Saros fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Ahokas manages to break the clinch.
Ahokas throws a head kick but Saros moves out of range.
Saros throws out a counter right but Ahokas avoids it with no problem.
Ahokas throws a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juha Ahokas dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ahokas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saros paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Saros lands with a good body shot.
Juha Ahokas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ahokas tries to close the distance and clinch but Saros swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Saros might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ahokas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Saros.
Juha Ahokas is winning the standup battle so far.
Ahokas takes one on the button.
Ahokas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ahokas jabs at Saros's body.
Ahokas moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ahokas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ahokas misses with a two punch combination.
Ahokas's jab looks to have found its range, popping Saros under the eye.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ahokas defending well as Saros loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Ahokas forces Saros back against the cage and clinches.
Ahokas lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Ahokas fails to land. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Saros fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Saros scores with a nice short uppercut.
Saros misses with a punch to the body.
Ahokas can't break the clinch.
Saros blocks a body shot from Ahokas.
Ahokas can't find room to land a body shot as Saros controls the action.
Nice body punch from Ahokas - that landed with a thud.
Saros lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ahokas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ahokas working hard to break the clinch.
Ahokas swings wildly with an uppercut but Saros uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saros misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saros tries a body shot but Ahokas blocks it.
Ahokas wants to break free but Saros has control.
#BC#
Ahokas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ahokas staying out of range there.
Saros thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ahokas was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T2#
Ahokas scores with a jab to the body.
Ahokas misses with a wild combination.
Ahokas throws a head kick but Saros moves out of range.
A head kick by Ahokas misses
and Saros counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saros avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ahokas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ahokas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ahokas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saros throws out a counter right but Ahokas avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Ahokas forces Saros back against the cage and clinches.
Saros lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Ahokas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ahokas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saros.
Ahokas misses with a head kick.
#T3#
Ahokas throws a poor cross that misses
and Saros counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ahokas throws a lazy head kick
and Saros cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ahokas misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Saros holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Ahokas breaks the clinch.
Ahokas throws a combination. Saros tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ahokas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ahokas takes a swing at Saros's ribcage but misses.
Ahokas moves forwards but Saros connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ahokas throws a body shot but no joy.
Saros lands a nice shot that snaps Ahokas's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahokas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ahokas doesn't manage to clinch there - Saros circles away.
Ahokas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saros moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It seemed like Saros was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ahokas misses with a double jab.
A little jabbing left from Saros on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Ahokas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ahokas throws a nice looking combination but Saros bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ahokas moves away from the strike by Saros.
Ahokas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ahokas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ahokas feints a jab promting Saros to slip. Ahokas then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Saros slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ahokas looks to score with a jab to the body but Saros is just out of range.
Ahokas doesn't manage to clinch there - Saros circles away.
Ahokas throws out a loose jab but Saros uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ahokas throws out a loose jab but Saros uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ahokas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saros avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little jabbing left from Saros on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ahokas lunges at Saros with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Saros's hand.
Ahokas tries to clinch but Saros is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juha Ahokas dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Ahokas tries to clinch but Saros is having none of it.
Saros misses with a hook.
Ahokas closes the distance but Saros moves to the side
and Saros counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ahokas is looking to clinch.
Ahokas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saros.
Ahokas fails in his attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Saros! But no joy.
Ahokas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ahokas ducks under a wild hook from Saros.
Ahokas tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahokas throws a lazy head kick
and Saros counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ahokas thinking.
Ahokas misses with a two punch combination.
Saros waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ahokas.
Ahokas misses with a double jab
and Saros counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ahokas thinking. #T1#
Ahokas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Danga de danga de dang - Ahokas scores with a four punch combination!
Ahokas moves away from the strike by Saros.
Saros throws a jab but it's blocked by Ahokas.
A left lands for Saros.
Ahokas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saros.
A big right from Ahokas misses.
A little jabbing left from Saros on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Saros misses with a body shot.
Saros throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahokas misses with a lunging right hand
and Saros counters with a stiff right hand.
Saros misses with a straight right.
Leevi Saros has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ahokas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Ahokas clinches with his opponent.
Ahokas prevents a body shot from Saros.
Saros keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ahokas's efforts to push away.
Saros misses with a punch to the body.
Saros goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good body shot from Saros.
Saros goes for a takedown attempt but Ahokas pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ahokas throws a sloppy head kick
and Saros counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saros misses with a looping left.
Ahokas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Saros's head backwards.
Ahokas scores with the left hand. Saros knows he should have avoided that one.
Saros scores with a sloppy right hand. Ahokas should have avoided that one.
Ahokas tries to move into range but Saros moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T3#
Ahokas tries to clinch up.
A head kick misses from Ahokas.
Ahokas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ahokas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ahokas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Saros circles away quickly and effectively.
Saros avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Saros looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ahokas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ahokas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saros.
Ahokas throws a right and a left that Saros avoids nicely.
Ahokas throws a right hand that Saros ducks under and follows up with a left that Saros also avoids with ease.
No joy there for Ahokas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little jabbing left from Saros on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Some wild striking there from Ahokas.
Saros showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ahokas.
#T4#
Ahokas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jab by Ahokas.
Saros misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ahokas.
Ahokas lands with a good body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ahokas moves in looking to clinch but Saros pushes him off.
Good standup being displayed there by Ahokas as he connects with a hook.
Ahokas throws a series of punches but Saros moves out of range.
Ahokas sets himself, and Saros steps forward looking for the clinch! Ahokas avoids it this time.#CL#
Ahokas closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Saros is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Ahokas can't fight it off and eventually Saros manages to take the fight to the floor. Ahokas looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Saros pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ahokas is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Juha Ahokas.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ahokas, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juha Ahokas!
Leevi Saros spoke after the fight, saying 'A man can't outlast whatever he's made. Tonight my opponent extended this inevitability beyond the realms of mine. Congratulations.
Rise or fall, we get up and keep grinding. And grinding, the constant movement, never ends. I will return.'. |
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Event:
DC 13: Potato vs Thorn
Date: Dec 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Oquendo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That kick from Oquendo tenderised Ahokas's leg. Ahokas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ahokas has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ahokas throws a body punch but Oquendo moves out of range.
Ahokas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Oquendo defends it nicely.
Ahokas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Oquendo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oquendo. Ahokas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oquendo misses with a straight right.
Oquendo throws a head kick that misses.
Ahokas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Oquendo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ahokas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Oquendo's head.#CUT2#It looks like Cuervo Oquendo has been cut.
Ahokas looks to land a right hand but Oquendo moved out of range.
Oquendo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ubergym in the buildup to the fight.
Ahokas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ahokas moves away from the strike by Oquendo.
Ahokas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahokas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Oquendo.
Ahokas connects with a nice looking jab.
#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Oquendo enables Ahokas to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Oquendo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Oquendo can't keep his opponent in guard - Ahokas advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1#
Ahokas moves nicely into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ahokas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Ahokas is trying to get an arm triangle but Oquendo is defending well.
Oquendo wants to get back to his feet but Ahokas drags him back down.#SUB2#
Ahokas is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Oquendo has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Ahokas is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Oquendo has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2##SUB2#
Ahokas goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Oquendo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ahokas's guard! Nice work there by Oquendo! #SUB2#
Oquendo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ahokas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Oquendo has managed to get both his arms back between Ahokas's legs - danger averted.
Ahokas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Oquendo is one step ahead there.
Ahokas trying to control the position.
#T3##SUB2#
Oquendo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ahokas has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Oquendo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ahokas 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.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Oquendo is looking to stand up but Ahokas won't let him.
Ahokas is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ahokas is trying to control the position but Oquendo postures up.
Ahokas is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ahokas lands a glancing blow to the side of Oquendo's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juha Ahokas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cuervo Oquendo's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Good leg kick by Oquendo.
Oquendo tries a head kick but it misses.
Oquendo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ahokas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A slow jab from Ahokas misses its intended target.
A jab from Oquendo does it's job there.
Oquendo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ahokas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Oquendo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oquendo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ahokas circles away quickly and effectively.
A little jabbing left from Ahokas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ahokas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Oquendo loads up on a big right hand but Ahokas slips the punch.
Ahokas connects with the punch.
Oquendo slips a jab from Ahokas.
Oquendo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ahokas takes one to the chin there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oquendo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Oquendo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cuervo Oquendo is winning the standup battle so far.
Ahokas lands with a hook. Oquendo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Oquendo lands with a hook. Ahokas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ahokas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ahokas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Oquendo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Oquendo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ahokas under the eye.#ROC#Ahokas is rocked!
Oquendo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ahokas throws out the jab.
Ahokas is still on wobbly legs! Can Oquendo finish him?
Oquendo throws a good cross that connects.
Oquendo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ahokas lands a body shot.
Oquendo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ahokas seems to have recovered his senses.
Oquendo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Oquendo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ahokas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Oquendo's waist but Oquendo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ahokas off to one side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahokas misses the jab.
Oquendo looks to throw the jab but Ahokas is out of range.
Cuervo Oquendo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ahokas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oquendo was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahokas.
Oquendo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Oquendo misses its intended target.
Cuervo Oquendo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oquendo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ahokas lands a nice hook to Oquendo's body. Oquendo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2#
Ahokas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Oquendo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oquendo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ahokas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Oquendo.
Oquendo fakes the leg kick and cracks Ahokas in the body.
Ahokas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Oquendo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Oquendo scores with a nice strike.
Ahokas throws a hook to the side of Oquendo's head but Oquendo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ahokas moves out of range as Oquendo strikes.
Oquendo slips a jab from Ahokas.
Ahokas throws a jab but it's blocked by Oquendo.
Oquendo throws out a loose jab but Ahokas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ahokas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oquendo.
An inside leg kick lands from Oquendo.
Oquendo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Oquendo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ahokas scores with a shot to the body.
Oquendo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T3#
Ahokas is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ahokas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed right hand from Oquendo misses the target.
Oquendo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ahokas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Oquendo.
Oquendo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ahokas.
Ahokas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oquendo manages to avoid it.
Oquendo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Oquendo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ahokas or perhaps it was just good defense by Oquendo, which made it look bad.
Oquendo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ahokas's hands.
Oquendo throws a body shot but no joy.
Ahokas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oquendo was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahokas.
Oquendo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oquendo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Oquendo misses with a straight left.
Oquendo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ahokas lands the left hand.
Ahokas throws out a loose jab but Oquendo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oquendo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Oquendo takes a swing at Ahokas's ribcage but misses.
Ahokas works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ahokas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Oquendo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A big right from Oquendo misses.
Oquendo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ahokas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Oquendo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Oquendo throws a lazy right hand but Ahokas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oquendo connects with a looping right hand.
Ahokas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oquendo moves away.
Ahokas stuns Oquendo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ahokas misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Cuervo Oquendo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cuervo Oquendo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Oquendo throws a shot from downtown. Ahokas moves away and avoids it.
Nice body punch from Oquendo.
Oquendo scores with a shot to the body.
Ahokas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Oquendo tests Ahokas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ahokas misses with an uppercut. Oquendo saw that one coming.
Ahokas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oquendo tries to counter with a takedown but Ahokas is quick to defend against it.
Good shot there by Ahokas.
Ahokas misses with an uppercut. Oquendo saw that one coming.
Oquendo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#KD#
Oquendo sends Ahokas crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Oquendo is motioning to the referee to let Ahokas up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Oquendo.
Ahokas looks to throw the jab but Oquendo is out of range.
Ahokas takes one to the side of the head.
Oquendo throws an overhand right that drops Ahokas like a sack of potatoes! Oquendo dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cuervo Oquendo!
A very excited looking Cuervo Oquendo rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
DC 8: Nyla vs Rivers
Date: Nov 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Ahokas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Voorheis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Voorheis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ahokas as he avoids it easily.
Ahokas feints the counter takedown.
Ahokas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Voorheis's head backwards.
Ahokas moves in looking to clinch but Voorheis pushes him off.
Voorheis drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ahokas sprawls and moves away.
Ahokas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ahokas looks to land a left hand but Voorheis moved out of range nicely.
Voorheis tries to counter with a takedown but Ahokas is quick to defend against it.
Ahokas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ahokas tries to clinch up.
Ahokas tries to clinch up.
Ahokas tries to clinch there but Voorheis circles away.
Voorheis scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ahokas leaves Voorheis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ahokas moves in looking to clinch but Voorheis pushes him off.
A jab from Ahokas misses.
Voorheis tries to counter with a takedown but Ahokas is quick to defend against it.#T1#
Ahokas tries to clinch but Voorheis moves out of range.
Ahokas scores with the left hand. Voorheis knows he should have avoided that one.
Ahokas is looking to clinch.
Voorheis shoots in but no luck this time.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ahokas has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derk Voorheis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ahokas throws an overhand right that lands on Voorheis's shoulder, as Voorheis tries to avoid the shot.
Voorheis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ahokas's waist but Ahokas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Voorheis off to one side.
Voorheis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Voorheis fails with a takedown attempt.
Voorheis definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Ahokas has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Voorheis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Voorheis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD#
Voorheis shoots in and bounces Ahokas off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T2#
Ahokas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Voorheis wants to control from the top but Ahokas keeps moving.
Ahokas trying to control the position.
Ahokas keeping moving, preventing Voorheis from controlling successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ahokas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Voorheis manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T3#
Ahokas trying to control but Voorheis is working from the bottom.
Voorheis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Voorheis is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Voorheis stalling away here and it's allowed Ahokas to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ahokas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Voorheis throws a big elbow that misses.
Voorheis lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ahokas trying to keep a closed guard but Voorheis is proving a slippery customer.
Voorheis throws a big right hand that misses.
Voorheis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ahokas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ahokas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Voorheis manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Voorheis keeping full guard, as Ahokas tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juha Ahokas dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Voorheis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Voorheis shoots for a double leg takedown but Ahokas sprawls well. He's pushed Voorheis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Voorheis moves out of range as Ahokas strikes.
Voorheis changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ahokas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Voorheis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ahokas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Voorheis's head backwards.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Voorheis.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derk Voorheis. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A left hand lands to the body for Voorheis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Voorheis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ahokas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Voorheis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ahokas as he jumps to the side. #T1#
Voorheis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ahokas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Voorheis throws out the jab.
Ahokas misses with a looping left.
Ahokas wants to clinch.
Juha Ahokas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Voorheis circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Ahokas forces Voorheis back against the cage and clinches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#TD2#
Ahokas lands a takedown into guard.
Voorheis keeping moving, preventing Ahokas from controlling successfully. #T2#
Ahokas pushes down on Voorheis's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ahokas is trying to control the action in half guard but Voorheis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ahokas tries to pass the half guard into mount. Voorheis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ahokas keeps trying to improve his position.
Ahokas trying to control from half guard but Voorheis is working away.
Ahokas sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
Ahokas is trying to control the action in half guard but Voorheis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Ahokas is trying a forearm choke
I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Voorheis won't allow Ahokas to pass to mount.
Ahokas trying to control the action but Voorheis is working from the bottom.
Ahokas might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Voorheis haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ahokas looks to land a left hand but Voorheis moved out of range nicely.
Voorheis drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ahokas sprawls and moves away.
Ahokas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Voorheis appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Ahokas clinches up with Voorheis and pushes him back against the cage.
Voorheis prevents a takedown attempt there.
Voorheis looking for a takedown.
Voorheis stalls.
Voorheis gets underhooks to prevent Ahokas's takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ahokas is trying to drag Voorheis to the mat but Voorheis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Voorheis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juha Ahokas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Voorheis closes the distance and clinches up with Ahokas, looking for a takedown. Voorheis pushes Ahokas against the cage but Ahokas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Ahokas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Voorheis gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ahokas.
Voorheis changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ahokas fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ahokas moves in looking to clinch but Voorheis pushes him off.#TD#
Voorheis shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Voorheis showed some decent athleticism there.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Voorheis in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voorheis lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T1#
Voorheis trying to control from half guard but Ahokas is working away.
Voorheis wants to pass to mount but Ahokas is defending the position.
Ahokas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Voorheis.
Voorheis lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Voorheis thows a huge punch but Ahokas dodges it nicely.
Voorheis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ahokas's head.
Derk Voorheis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Voorheis is thwarting Ahokas's attempts to control the position.
Voorheis tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ahokas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ahokas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Voorheis is looking to stall here but Ahokas recovers full guard.
Ahokas keeping full guard, as Voorheis tries to pass.
Voorheis throwing strikes from guard but Ahokas blocks nicely. #T3#
Voorheis landing with the ground and pound.
Ahokas has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ahokas is trying to hold Voorheis in close to prevent damage but Voorheis has managed to pass into half guard.
Voorheis scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Voorheis lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Voorheis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ahokas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Voorheis.
Voorheis not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ahokas wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Voorheis throws a strike but Ahokas manages to get a kimura sweep and he's found himself on top with the kimura half locked in! This would be a real turnaround! He's torquing it... Will Voorheis tap??? YES! He's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Juha Ahokas! |
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Event:
DC Sunday Sesh 1
Date: Oct 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Ahokas checks a low kick from Talvela.
Ahokas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ahokas misses with a takedown attempt - Talvela sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Talvela only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ahokas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Talvela tries to avoid it but Ahokas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Talvela to the ground. Talvela escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ahokas.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juha Ahokas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Talvela with the inside leg kick. #CL2#
Talvela closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Talvela working aggressively here.
Talvela gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ahokas.
Ahokas is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Talvela pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talvela lands a left hand.
Talvela lands a left hand.
Ahokas looking for a takedown.
Ahokas goes for a takedown attempt but Talvela pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ahokas lands an overhand right.#T1#
Ahokas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ahokas has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Vale Tudo in the buildup to the fight.
Talvela scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Talvela moves out of range of the strikes.
Ahokas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Talvela tries to avoid it but Ahokas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Talvela to the ground. Talvela escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Talvela rushes Ahokas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Talvela breaks from the clinch.
Ahokas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Talvela counter with a right hand.
Ahokas wants to clinch.#CL2#
Talvela drives through and clinches with Ahokas against the cage.
Ahokas is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Talvela is defending well.
Talvela misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Ahokas wants the takedown. Talvela is fighting it off but Ahokas persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Talvela's guard against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahokas is in close to Talvela's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ahokas works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2##SUB#
Ahokas 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Talvela gets back to full guard.
Ahokas has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Ahokas drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Talvela manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ahokas has Talvela in his guard.#REVB#
Ahokas wants to sweep here but Talvela controlling him for the moment.
Talvela is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3#
Talvela trying to control but Ahokas is working from the bottom.
Talvela working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ahokas looking for a sweep. Not yet Ahokas, not yet.
Talvela trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahokas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Talvela postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ahokas 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.
Talvela's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Talvela trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ahokas working a defensive guard but Talvela passes into half guard.
Ahokas wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ahokas manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ahokas trying to control the position.
Talvela engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paavo Talvela dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Ahokas is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Talvela rushes Ahokas and presses him up against the cage.
Talvela lands a right hand.
Talvela gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ahokas.
Talvela gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ahokas.
Talvela lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
Talvela breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Talvela's coach down at Heavy Metal was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Talvela's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Talvela attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Talvela lands with a thumping leg kick.
Talvela displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahokas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Talvela.
Ahokas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Talvela on the side of the head.
Ahokas misses with a looping right.
Talvela feints a counter leg kick.
Talvela throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ahokas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Talvela scoring well with a low kick there.
Ahokas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Talvela.#T1#
Ahokas misses with a takedown attempt - Talvela sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juha Ahokas. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Talvela gets caught flat footed, as Ahokas shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Talvela looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Juha Ahokas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ahokas tries to free his leg and advance position but Talvela is retaining full guard.
Talvela manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ahokas manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Talvela won't allow Ahokas to sweep him here.
Ahokas is trying to keep Talvela in close.
Talvela content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
Talvela won't allow Ahokas to sweep him here.
Talvela stops Ahokas from standing up.
Talvela trying to control but Ahokas is working from the bottom.
Ahokas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Talvela postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ahokas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Talvela's guard. #REVR#
Ahokas stands and throws Talvela's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Talvela gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T3#
Ahokas trying to mount his opponent but Talvela defends it. #SUB#
Ahokas is working for a kimura but Talvela is defending it quite comfortably.
Talvela wants to improve his position but Ahokas is controlling well.
Ahokas tries to pass to full mount but Talvela defends it.
Talvela wants to control but Ahokas is keeping busy.
Ahokas works his foot free and advances to mount.
Talvela really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T4#
Ahokas forces the positional change into back control. #SUB#
Talvela 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 Ahokas gets his way!
#SUB#
Ahokas working for the choke.
Talvela rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Talvela is looking to control Ahokas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Talvela avoid being mounted?
Talvela is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Ahokas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Talvela has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Talvela is defending against the submission attempts here by Ahokas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Paavo Talvela will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Ahokas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Talvela moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Paavo Talvela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahokas throws a lazy right hand but Talvela sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice shot by Talvela.
Ahokas staying out of range there.
Talvela scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ahokas just misses with a punch to the body.
Ahokas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Talvela lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ahokas misses with a lunging right hand
and Talvela counters with a leg kick.
Paavo Talvela seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ahokas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Talvela defends it nicely.
Talvela has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talvela lands with a straight right. Ahokas didn't see that one coming.
Sloppy strikes from Ahokas. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Talvela stuffs the takedown attempt from Ahokas. Ahokas gets slowly back to his feet.
Talvela looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Paavo Talvela is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ahokas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Talvela can pounce on him.
Talvela displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ahokas.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juha Ahokas. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Talvela gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Talvela wants to sweep here but Ahokas controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Talvela is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ahokas defends well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Talvela is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Talvela scoring with some ground and pound.
Juha Ahokas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ahokas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Talvela is looking to advance position but Ahokas has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR##SUB#
Ahokas wants to finish this one by submission but Talvela is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ahokas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Talvela gets back to half guard.
Talvela is looking to improve his position.
Talvela regains full guard. Nicely done.
Talvela keeping full guard, as Ahokas tries to pass. #SUB2#
Talvela working for a triangle but Ahokas defends it easily.
Ahokas postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
Ahokas looking to pass the guard.
Ahokas throws a strike but Talvela rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Talvela looking to pass the guard.
Talvela trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Talvela lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Talvela got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ahokas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Talvela has managed to get both his arms back between Ahokas's legs - danger averted.
Ahokas pulls Talvela in to control the position. #T4#
Talvela showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Talvela slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paavo Talvela comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Talvela winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paavo Talvela!
After winning the bout, Paavo Talvela 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:
DMMA 142 Assndrop vs Fukumitsu
Date: Sep 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Ahokas misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Kersikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kersikov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ahokas misses with a body shot
and Kersikov counters with a straight right hand.
Kersikov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ahokas. Kersikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ahokas scores with a nice head shot.
Ahokas scores with a hook.
Ahokas ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Ahokas misses with a left hand
and Kersikov counters with a straight right hand.
Kersikov looks to land a right hand but Ahokas moved out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Ahokas has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kersikov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ahokas.
Ahokas jabs Kersikov to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Ahokas scores with a jab to the body.
Ahokas throws a right hand that misses
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kersikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ahokas throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kersikov! But no joy.
Ahokas misses with a hook. Kersikov ducked under it nicely.
Kersikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ahokas lands an overhand right.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ahokas.
A little jabbing left from Kersikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ahokas throws a combination. Kersikov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ahokas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ahokas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kersikov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2#
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Ahokas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahokas misses with a hook
and Kersikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ahokas tries for a takedown but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kersikov is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Nice sprawl there from Kersikov as Ahokas shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juha Ahokas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ahokas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kersikov! But no joy.
Ahokas throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kersikov on the side of the head.
Ahokas just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Ahokas closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kersikov quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB#
Ahokas is trying a forearm choke
I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ahokas wants to pass to mount but Kersikov is defending the position. #T3#
Ahokas stops Kersikov from getting back to his feet.
Ahokas is pressing down on Kersikov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kersikov is holding on for now.
Kersikov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kersikov gets back to full guard.
Kersikov pulls Ahokas in close to his closed guard and prevents Ahokas from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ahokas prevents Kersikov from getting back to his feet.
Ahokas scoring with some ground and pound.
Ahokas slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Ahokas wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kersikov, who protects the arm well. #T4##SUB#
Ahokas goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kersikov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ahokas's guard! Nice work there by Kersikov!
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Ahokas keeps moving.
Kersikov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SU2#
Kersikov stands up from Ahokas's guard - Kersikov perhaps looking for a knockout.
Nice body punch from Ahokas. #TD#
Ahokas looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kersikov!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juha Ahokas dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Ahokas misses with a straight right.
Kersikov throws out a counter right but Ahokas avoids it with no problem.
Ahokas looks to throw the jab but Kersikov is out of range.
Kersikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ahokas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kersikov counters with a nice uppercut.
Kersikov misses with a hook.
Ahokas swinging wildly here.
Ahokas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kersikov raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kersikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahokas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kersikov counters with a nice uppercut.
Ahokas jabs Kersikov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ahokas gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ahokas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kersikov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Nice cross by Ahokas.
Ahokas misses with a left hand
letting Kersikov counter with a right hand.
Ahokas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ahokas misses with a straight left.
Ahokas throws an off balance right hand
and Kersikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ahokas throws a jab but it's blocked by Kersikov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kersikov! But no joy.
Ahokas just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Kersikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Juha Ahokas is winning the standup battle so far.
Ahokas lands a jab to Kersikov's midsection.
Ahokas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kersikov's waist but Kersikov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ahokas off to one side.
Kersikov throws out a counter right but Ahokas avoids it with no problem.
Ahokas with a nice cross.
Ahokas throws a predictable looking body shot
#KD2#
and Kersikov counters with a nice right hand that sends Ahokas toppling to the canvas! Ahokas scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kersikov finish him?!#ROC2#Ahokas is rocked!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahokas defending well as Kersikov loads up on a big left hand.
Oh Ahokas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ahokas misses with a looping right.
Kersikov throws out a counter right but Ahokas avoids it with no problem.
Boyka Kersikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ahokas throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
Ahokas seems to have got his legs back now.
Kersikov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ahokas misses with an uppercut
and Ahokas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ahokas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kersikov.
Ahokas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kersikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ahokas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kersikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ahokas.
Ahokas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ahokas just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice side step and Kersikov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T3#
Ahokas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little jabbing left from Kersikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ahokas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kersikov can do to turn this around?
Ahokas fails with a takedown attempt.
Ahokas swings widly with a right hand
and Kersikov counters with a left to the body.
A big left from Ahokas misses.
It seemed like Kersikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ahokas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ahokas.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juha Ahokas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ahokas misses with a few strikes there.
Ahokas misses with a left hand
enabling Kersikov to counter with a crisp jab.
Ahokas looks to land a combination but Kersikov avoids it well.
Kersikov throws a big counter head kick but Ahokas avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Ahokas swinging wildly here.
Ahokas has his takedown stuffed
and Kersikov counters with a nice uppercut.
Ahokas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahokas looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Kersikov throws a counter combo.
Ahokas with a poor takedown #KD2#
and Kersikov counters with a nice right hand that sends Ahokas toppling to the canvas! Ahokas scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kersikov finish him?!
Kersikov slips under a jab from Ahokas.
Ahokas tries for a takedown but Kersikov circles away easily
and Kersikov rattles Ahokas with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Ahokas tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Kersikov dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Ahokas stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Boyka Kersikov!
A relieved looking Boyka Kersikov 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:
DMMA Friday Night Fights V
Date: Aug 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Nice shot by Sailorman.
Sailorman scores with a decent looking hook.
Ahokas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sailorman as he avoids it easily.
Ahokas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sailorman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ahokas circles away.
Good standup being displayed there by Ahokas as he connects with a hook.
Ahokas misses with a body shot.
Ahokas misses with a looping left.
Sailorman's corner calls for a 1-2. Sailorman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sailorman thows a leg kick but Ahokas checks it
and Ahokas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Allan Sailorman has been cut.
A big right from Sailorman misses.
Ahokas looks to land a left hand but Sailorman moved out of range nicely.
Sailorman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sailorman throws the left hand but Ahokas avoids the punch easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Ahokas scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sailorman is trying to improve his position.
Ahokas lands a nice forearm strike. #SUB#
Ahokas swings around for an armbar but Sailorman sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ahokas's guard.
Ahokas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sailorman. #T1#
Sailorman throwing strikes from guard but Ahokas blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sailorman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ahokas trying to control the position.
Sailorman throws a big elbow that misses.
Sailorman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ahokas is keeping the position for now.
Sailorman works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ahokas is trying to control but can't.
Ahokas makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ahokas.
Sailorman trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ahokas manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##T2#
Ahokas tries to free his leg and advance position but Sailorman is retaining full guard.
Ahokas advances position into side control!
Sailorman takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Ahokas is putting a hurting on Sailorman here, landing some big shots from side control. #ROC#Sailorman is rocked!#SUB#
Ahokas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sailorman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sailorman is still in real trouble! Can Ahokas finish him?#SUB#
Ahokas has hold of Sailorman's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Sailorman seems comfortable defending it but Ahokas has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Sailorman is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Sailorman is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Ahokas couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Juha Ahokas! |
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Event:
DMMA Friday Night Fights 1
Date: Jul 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Ahokas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ball throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Ball misses the target.
Ahokas moves away from the strike by Ball.
Ball lands with an overhand left.
Ahokas throws a series of punches but Ball avoids them all with ease.
Ahokas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ball as he jumps to the side.
Ball throws out a loose jab but Ahokas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ahokas misses with a body shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ahokas has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Ball staying out of range there.
Ahokas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ball was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahokas.
It looked like Ball was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ahokas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ball waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ahokas.
Ball throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ball takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ahokas swings widly with a right hand
and Ball counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ball works Ahokas's body with a nice hook.
Juha Ahokas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Ahokas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ahokas there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ahokas throws a right hand that misses
and Ball counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ball misses with a hook. Ahokas ducked under it nicely.
Ball throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Ahokas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ball has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Certiļ¬ed Cave Gang in the buildup to the fight.
Ahokas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#KD#
Ball lands a left and a right that send Ahokas crashing to the mat, dazed. Ball thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Ahokas is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ball ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Ahokas's jaw. Ahokas's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Ball does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tobias Ball! |
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Event:
GDL 138:Adlehyde VS Fortuna
Date: Jan 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Ahokas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A left lands for Garrison.
Ahokas misses with a takedown
and Garrison counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ahokas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Garrison takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice sprawl there from Garrison as Ahokas shoots in.
Garrison needs to keep his hands up - Ahokas had a free shot at his head there.
Nice cross by Garrison.
Garrison scores with a nice head shot.
Garrison throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Garrison has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Garrison fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ahokas on the side of the head.
Ahokas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#TD#
Ahokas drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Garrison is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Ahokas presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T1#
Ahokas is trying to force a seperation but Garrison has the dominant position.
Nice body punch from Garrison.
Garrison softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Garrison lands with a short shot to the head.
Garrison lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Garrison misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Ahokas pulls Garrison into guard.
Garrison won't allow Ahokas to sweep him here.
Garrison wants to control from the top but Ahokas keeps moving.
Garrison passes into half guard.
Garrison controlling the pace.
Garrison trying to control from half guard but Ahokas is working away. #T2#
Ahokas makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ahokas.
Garrison trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahokas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garrison preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garrison engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Garrison trying to control but Ahokas is working from the bottom.
Ahokas looking for a sweep. Not yet Ahokas, not yet. #T3##SUB#
Garrison is sitting in close to Ahokas's body. Ahokas has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Garrison is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Garrison is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Ahokas.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Juha Ahokas! |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Cillian Murphy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Juha Ahokas!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Alyssa Summers and Franklyn Lucas.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Murphy shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ahokas manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Murphy (2) vs (0) Ahokas
Murphy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Murphy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Ahokas throws his legs up looking for a submission but Murphy uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Murphy (5) vs (0) Ahokas
Ahokas tries to bench press Murphy off him but Murphy keeps the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Murphy is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Ahokas is trying to escape and Murphy transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Ahokas is forced to tap! Nice work there by Murphy! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cillian Murphy!
A very excited looking Cillian Murphy rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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