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Event:
Bots de Garra 150
Date: May 12, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 68 wins and 51 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 13 losses; Bráulio Etxeberria!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Etxeberria dives in and scores a takedown into Toehold's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Toehold (0) vs (2) Etxeberria
Toehold pulls Etxeberria in close to his closed guard and prevents Etxeberria from doing any damage or advancing position.
Etxeberria trying to control the position from guard on top but Toehold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Etxeberria pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Toehold is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Etxeberria is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Etxeberria pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Toehold is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Etxeberria is stalling in the full guard.
Toehold tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Toehold 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: Toehold (2) vs (2) Etxeberria
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Toehold in particular looking to stall.#T2#
Etxeberria is staying active underneath Toehold, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Toehold performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Etxeberria wants to get back to full guard.
Etxeberria trying to control but Toehold postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T3#
Etxeberria is looking for a sweep. Toehold is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Toehold keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Etxeberria trying to control here.
Toehold prevents Etxeberria from improving his position.#T4#
Etxeberria is refusing to be controlled, as Toehold sits in half guard.
Toehold not doing much here.
Etxeberria trying to control here.
#T5##T6#
Toehold wants to take a breather but Etxeberria is having none of it.
Toehold slows the pace down in half guard.
Etxeberria trying to control but Toehold postures up.
Etxeberria wants to get back to full guard but Toehold has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (5) vs (2) Etxeberria
Etxeberria tries to improve position but can't. #T7#
Toehold taking a breather here.
You can see the frustration on Etxeberria's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Etxeberria tries to improve position but can't.
Etxeberria can't do much from the bottom here. #T8#
Etxeberria is not content to let Toehold control the position.
Etxeberria struggling a bit here.
Etxeberria tries to improve position but can't.
Etxeberria is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T9#
Toehold wants to pass to mount but Etxeberria is defending the position.
Etxeberria wants to improve his position but Toehold is controlling well.
Etxeberria wants to control but Toehold is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Toehold perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Etxeberria wants to improve his position but Toehold is controlling well.
#T10#
Etxeberria has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Toehold controlling the action here.
Etxeberria is trying to get back to full guard.#T11#
Etxeberria is trying to control but Toehold passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (8) vs (2) Etxeberria
Etxeberria is trying to get back to half guard.
Etxeberria struggling a bit here.#T12#
Etxeberria tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Toehold presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Toehold (10) vs (2) Etxeberria
Toehold wants to control the pace but Etxeberria is squirming around nicely.
Etxeberria is desperately trying to improve his position but Toehold has a good base and remains in mount.#T13#
Etxeberria tries to lock up and control but Toehold gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Toehold sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Etxeberria tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T14#
Etxeberria is just holding on here. Toehold manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Toehold (13) vs (2) Etxeberria
Etxeberria is really stuck here.
Etxeberria 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!
Etxeberria is in bad spot here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
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 148
Date: May 04, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Friedrich August Von Hayek! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 13 losses; Bráulio Etxeberria!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Etxeberria scores with a takedown into Von Hayek's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Von Hayek (0) vs (2) Etxeberria
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Etxeberria controls from within his opponent's guard.
My spies in Alpha Brasil inform me that Etxeberria has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
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.
Etxeberria wants to control from the top but Von Hayek keeps moving.
Von Hayek working a defensive guard but Etxeberria manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Von Hayek (0) vs (5) Etxeberria#T1#
Von Hayek manages to get back to half guard.
Von Hayek is trying to get back to full guard.
Von Hayek is working hard here to advance position.
Etxeberria trying to control the pace. #T2#
Etxeberria wants to pass to mount but Von Hayek is defending the position.
Etxeberria is trying to control. Von Hayek wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Von Hayek wants to control but Etxeberria is keeping busy.
#T3#
Von Hayek is trying to get back to full guard.
Von Hayek trying to control from the bottom.
Von Hayek is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Von Hayek is controlling Etxeberria's trapped leg to prevent Etxeberria from advancing to side control.
Etxeberria passes into side control, despite Von Hayek's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Von Hayek (0) vs (8) Etxeberria#T4#
Von Hayek is looking for a sweep.
Von Hayek prevents Etxeberria from moving into mount.
Von Hayek struggling a bit here.
Von Hayek stops Etxeberria from passing to mount. #SUB2#
Etxeberria tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Etxeberria works to advance to full mount. Von Hayek defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Von Hayek (0) vs (10) Etxeberria#T5#
Etxeberria looking to take Von Hayek's back but Von Hayek rolls and after a scramble, Von Hayek ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Von Hayek to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Von Hayek (2) vs (10) Etxeberria
Von Hayek wants to pass the guard but Etxeberria is keeping the position.
Von Hayek wants to control from the top but Etxeberria keeps moving. #T6#
Etxeberria 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.
Etxeberria bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Von Hayek's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Von Hayek (2) vs (12) Etxeberria
Von Hayek is trying to keep Etxeberria in close.
#T7#
Etxeberria wants to pass the guard but Von Hayek is keeping the position.
Etxeberria trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Hayek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Etxeberria might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Von Hayek haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Von Hayek has his hands on Etxeberria's head, controlling the position. #T8#
Von Hayek is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Etxeberria looking to sit in guard and control but Von Hayek gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Von Hayek (4) vs (12) Etxeberria
Etxeberria keeping moving, preventing Von Hayek from controlling successfully. #T9#
Etxeberria trying to keep a closed guard but Von Hayek is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Von Hayek thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Von Hayek's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Etxeberria is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Von Hayek tries to free his leg and advance position but Etxeberria is retaining full guard.
Etxeberria keeping moving, preventing Von Hayek from controlling successfully.
Von Hayek stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Etxeberria swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T10#
Etxeberria not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Etxeberria is controlling Von Hayek's posture.
Von Hayek is looking to pass into half guard but Etxeberria pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Etxeberria is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Von Hayek (4) vs (14) Etxeberria
Etxeberria being controlled here momentarily.
Etxeberria preventing the sweep. #T11#
Von Hayek can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Etxeberria controls the pace.
Etxeberria postures up.
Etxeberria wants to pass the guard but Von Hayek is keeping the position.
Etxeberria trying to control but Von Hayek is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Von Hayek looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T12#
Von Hayek manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Etxeberria manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Von Hayek (6) vs (14) Etxeberria
Von Hayek wants to control from the top but Etxeberria keeps moving.
Von Hayek pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Etxeberria is keeping the position for now.
Von Hayek pushes down on Etxeberria's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T13#
Etxeberria moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Von Hayek looking to pass the guard.
Von Hayek wants to control from the top but Etxeberria keeps moving. #T14#
Etxeberria manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Von Hayek manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Von Hayek (6) vs (16) Etxeberria
Etxeberria controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Etxeberria passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Von Hayek (6) vs (19) Etxeberria
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Etxeberria controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Etxeberria wins on points by 19 to 6.
A victorious Bráulio Etxeberria 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 147
Date: May 01, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 12 losses; Bráulio Etxeberria! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 44 losses; Jari Laitila!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
No luck with that takedown attempt from Laitila.
Etxeberria misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Laitila tries to sprawl but Etxeberria drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Etxeberria (2) vs (0) Laitila
Etxeberria trying to mount his opponent but Laitila defends it.
Laitila works his way to full guard. Good work.
Etxeberria wants to control from the top but Laitila keeps moving.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY inform us that Laitila has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laitila seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Laitila has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Etxeberria 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 Laitila. Score +3 for passing guard: Etxeberria (5) vs (0) Laitila#T1#
Etxeberria just content to control the position. #SUB#
Etxeberria is trying to get an arm triangle but Laitila is defending well.
Laitila is looking to regain half guard here but Etxeberria keeps moving and retains side control.
Etxeberria advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Etxeberria (7) vs (0) Laitila#T2#
Laitila working to try and regain half guard.
Etxeberria seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Laitila is holding on tight.
Etxeberria controlling from the full mount.
We've been hearing that Etxeberria has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Laitila can't escape the position.
Laitila is squirming around, avoiding Etxeberria's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Laitila 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: Etxeberria (7) vs (2) Laitila
Laitila trying to control the position from guard on top but Etxeberria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Etxeberria looking for a sweep. Not yet Etxeberria, not yet.
Laitila wants to pass the guard but Etxeberria is keeping the position.
Laitila trying to control but Etxeberria is working from the bottom.
Laitila looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Etxeberria looking to control but Laitila passes into half guard.
Laitila is pressing down on Etxeberria's thigh, looking to free his foot. Etxeberria is holding on for now.
The fighters are battling for position here. Etxeberria manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Etxeberria is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Laitila wants to pass the guard but Etxeberria is keeping the position.#T5#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Etxeberria is trying to keep Laitila in close.
Laitila trying to control the position from guard on top but Etxeberria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laitila won't allow Etxeberria to sweep him here. #T6#
Laitila stands and throws Etxeberria's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Etxeberria (7) vs (5) Laitila
Laitila trying to control the action but Etxeberria is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Laitila working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Etxeberria stuck in half guard on the bottom here.#T7#
Etxeberria is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Laitila trying to control from half guard but Etxeberria is working away.
Etxeberria wants to improve his position but Laitila is controlling well.
Laitila wants to lay and pray for a moment but Etxeberria keeps working.
Etxeberria has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Laitila is working away from the top position though.#T8##SUB2#
Laitila is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Laitila is thwarting Etxeberria's attempts to control the position.
Laitila not doing much here.
Laitila is looking to take a break and control but Etxeberria is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T9#
Laitila looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Etxeberria is trying to maintain the position but Laitila is very close to passing his half guard.
Laitila sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Etxeberria is looking to improve his position.
#T10#
Laitila trying to mount his opponent but Etxeberria defends it.
Laitila is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Etxeberria reverses the position - he's now on top in Laitila's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Etxeberria (9) vs (5) Laitila
Laitila is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Etxeberria (9) vs (7) Laitila
Laitila wants to control but Etxeberria is keeping him busy. #T11#
Etxeberria wants to improve his position but Laitila is controlling well.
Etxeberria has a hand on Laitila's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Laitila takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Etxeberria (9) vs (10) Laitila
Laitila tries to control but Etxeberria wriggling away.
Laitila wants to take his opponent's back but Etxeberria doesn't allow it. #T12#
Etxeberria is in all sorts of trouble here.
Laitila looking to control but Etxeberria is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Laitila sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Etxeberria manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Laitila seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T13#
Laitila is thwarting Etxeberria's attempts to control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T14#
Etxeberria is looking for a sweep. Laitila is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Laitila is looking to advance position but Etxeberria won't allow it.
Laitila is thwarting Etxeberria's attempts to control the position.
Laitila wants to free his trapped foot but Etxeberria is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Etxeberria trying to control but Laitila postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laitila wins on points by 10 to 9. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 143
Date: Apr 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 11 losses; Bráulio Etxeberria! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 37 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Etxeberria fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Sulvar fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Etxeberria sprawls well initially but Sulvar persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Etxeberria (0) vs (2) Sulvar
Sulvar stalling.
Sulvar prevents Etxeberria from improving his position.
Sulvar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Etxeberria does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sulvar perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Etxeberria is looking to improve his position.
My spies in Hammer House of Horror inform me that Sulvar has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1#
Etxeberria is looking to control Sulvar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Etxeberria avoid being mounted?
Sulvar controlling the action here.
It looks like Sulvar might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T2#
Etxeberria is trying to control but can't.
Etxeberria won't allow Sulvar to pass to mount.
Sulvar wants to take a breather but Etxeberria is having none of it.
Etxeberria is holding on to half guard well.
Etxeberria is staying active underneath Sulvar, who seems content to just control the action from this 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.#T3#
Etxeberria is trying to control but can't.
Sulvar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Etxeberria does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Etxeberria has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sulvar is working away from the top position though.
Sulvar performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
Etxeberria is looking to improve his position.
Etxeberria is working hard here to advance position.#T5#
Etxeberria trying to get back to full guard but Sulvar takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Etxeberria (0) vs (5) Sulvar
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sulvar wants to take Etxeberria's back but he can't do it this time.
Sulvar avoids the attempt from Etxeberria to control.#T6#
Etxeberria looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Etxeberria (0) vs (8) Sulvar
We've been hearing good reports from Etxeberria's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Good control from Sulvar.
Etxeberria looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T7#
Etxeberria tries to escape the position.
#T8#
A lull in the action here.
I really don't envy Etxeberria right now.
Sulvar wants to control but Etxeberria is keeping busy.
Etxeberria is trying to break free.
Etxeberria staying busy and making it hard for Sulvar to control.
Sulvar keeps control of the position as Etxeberria tries to break free.
#T9#
Sulvar avoiding Etxeberria 's attempts to control his hands.
Sulvar is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T10#
Etxeberria is trying to break free.
Etxeberria looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Sulvar really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Etxeberria.#T11#
Etxeberria staying busy and making it hard for Sulvar to control.
Etxeberria tries to escape but Sulvar has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Etxeberria surviving as best he can, preventing damage. #T12#
Etxeberria trying to control the action but Sulvar just sinks the hooks in.
Etxeberria is in bad spot here.
#T13#
Good control from Sulvar.
Sulvar is continuing to stall.
Sulvar avoiding Etxeberria 's attempts to control his hands.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Sulvar's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T14#
Etxeberria trying to control the hands but Sulvar breaks the grip.
Etxeberria tries to roll but Sulvar sticks to his back.
Etxeberria trying to control the hands but Sulvar breaks the grip.
Sulvar trying to control.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Sulvar wins on points by 8 to 0.
Tres Sulvar thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 142
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 37 losses; Jerry Curls! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 10 losses; Bráulio Etxeberria!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Curls shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Curls (2) vs (0) Etxeberria
Etxeberria wants to control but Curls is keeping busy.
Curls content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curls seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Etxeberria for as long as he can get away with.#T1#
Curls is trying to control. Etxeberria wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Curls is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Curls is trying to control. Etxeberria wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Etxeberria is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Curls content to control rather than advance. #T2#
Etxeberria is refusing to be controlled, as Curls sits in half guard.
Curls trying to control the pace.
Etxeberria trying to control 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.#T3#
Curls working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Etxeberria's thigh. Etxeberria counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Curls is stalling in the full guard.
Curls trying to control the position from guard on top but Etxeberria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Etxeberria managing to control the position. #T4#
Etxeberria being controlled here, momentarily.
Curls trying to control the position from guard on top but Etxeberria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Curls is fighting to break Etxeberria's control of his arms but Etxeberria is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T5#
Curls might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Etxeberria looking to hit a scissor sweep but Curls is one step ahead there.
Curls showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Curls trying to control the position from guard on top but Etxeberria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Curls trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Curls trying to control the position from guard on top but Etxeberria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Curls is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T7#
Etxeberria controls Curls momentarily but Curls frees himself.
Curls passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (5) vs (0) Etxeberria
Etxeberria sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Curls is keen to just control but Etxeberria is a slippery customer.#T8#
Etxeberria trying to hold on to Curls's head to control him but Curls postures up.
Etxeberria is looking to improve his position.
Curls has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (8) vs (0) Etxeberria
Curls looking to control and managing it successfully.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T9#
Etxeberria regains half guard.
Curls takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Etxeberria wants to improve his position but Curls is controlling well.
Curls is thwarting Etxeberria's attempts to control the position.
Etxeberria is refusing to be controlled, as Curls sits in half guard. #T10#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Etxeberria is pressing down on Curls's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Curls trying to control the position from guard on top but Etxeberria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Etxeberria keeping full guard, as Curls tries to pass.
Etxeberria wants to control but Curls passes easily into half guard.
#T11#
Curls not doing much here.
Curls has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (11) vs (0) Etxeberria
Etxeberria really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T12#
Curls looking to control but Etxeberria is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Etxeberria has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Etxeberria can't escape the position.
Curls controlling from mount.
Etxeberria 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.
Etxeberria is desperately trying to improve his position but Curls has a good base and remains in mount.#T13#
Etxeberria sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Curls is pressing down on Etxeberria's thigh, looking to free his foot. Etxeberria is holding on for now.
Etxeberria moves into full guard.
Etxeberria working a defensive guard here.
Curls is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T14#
Etxeberria pulls Curls in close to his closed guard and prevents Curls from doing any damage or advancing position.
Etxeberria looking for a sweep. Not yet Etxeberria, not yet.
Curls forces his way into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Curls is thwarting Etxeberria's attempts to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Curls takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
Jerry Curls retains his super heavyweight title!
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 141
Date: Apr 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 10 losses; Bráulio Etxeberria! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 14 losses; Anderson Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Gracie has Etxeberria up against the ropes in a clinch.
#TD2#
Gracie gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Etxeberria (0) vs (2) Gracie
Etxeberria wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gracie trying to control but Etxeberria is working from the bottom.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Etxeberria swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Gracie wants to control from the top but Etxeberria keeps moving.
Etxeberria trying to control the position.
Gracie's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gracie passes Etxeberria's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Etxeberria is not content to let Gracie control the position.#SUB2#
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Etxeberria sees it coming and defends easily.#T2##SUB2#
Gracie is working for a kimura but Etxeberria is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Etxeberria is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Etxeberria manages to get to full guard.
#T3#
Gracie postures up.
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Etxeberria gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Etxeberria (2) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Etxeberria preventing the sweep. #T4##SUB2#
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Etxeberria defends easily.
Etxeberria content to stall in guard here.
Etxeberria trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Etxeberria defends easily.
#T5#
Etxeberria pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Etxeberria looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Etxeberria (2) vs (4) Gracie
Etxeberria might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Etxeberria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Etxeberria seems keen to control Gracie's posture.
Gracie controlling from the top position.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Etxeberria has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Etxeberria (6) vs (4) Gracie
Etxeberria looking to control but Gracie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T7#
Etxeberria with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Gracie tries to lock up and control but Etxeberria gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gracie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie is squirming around, avoiding Etxeberria's attempts to control the action.
Gracie tries to control the position but Etxeberria now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Etxeberria (9) vs (4) Gracie#T8#
Etxeberria controls the action.#SUB#
Etxeberria is persistently looking for the submission but Gracie is defending it well.
#SUB#
Etxeberria is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Gracie has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Gracie staying busy and making it hard for Etxeberria to control.
Gracie trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T9##SUB#
Gracie is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Gracie looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Gracie rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Etxeberria is very close to passing his half guard.#T10#
Etxeberria prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Etxeberria is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Etxeberria slows the pace down in half guard.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
#T11#
Gracie trying to control but Etxeberria postures up.
Etxeberria is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Etxeberria is stalling here. Gracie is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Etxeberria seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gracie has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Etxeberria (9) vs (8) Gracie
Etxeberria is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
We've been hearing good reports from Etxeberria's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T12#
Etxeberria tries to improve position but can't.
Etxeberria struggling a bit here.
Gracie content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Etxeberria tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie trying to control the position but Etxeberria is working away. #T13#
Gracie might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Etxeberria haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Etxeberria is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Etxeberria is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T14#
Etxeberria prevents Gracie from improving position.
Etxeberria manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gracie's best efforts.#SUB2#
Etxeberria is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Gracie stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Etxeberria takes the fight on points by 9 to 8.
Bráulio Etxeberria seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 139
Date: Apr 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 37 losses; Jerry Curls! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 9 losses; Bráulio Etxeberria!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Etxeberria shoots for a double leg takedown but Curls sprawls well. He's pushed Etxeberria's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Curls manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Etxeberria on his heels. He'll look to pass Etxeberria's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Curls (2) vs (0) Etxeberria
Curls wants to control from the top but Etxeberria keeps moving.
Etxeberria is trying to keep Curls in close.
Curls trying to control but Etxeberria is working from the bottom.
Curls engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curls stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Etxeberria swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Etxeberria is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Curls is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Etxeberria trying to keep a closed guard but Curls is proving a slippery customer.
Curls 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.
Etxeberria managing to control the position. #T3#
Curls trying to control the position from guard on top but Etxeberria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Etxeberria seems keen to control Curls's posture.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Curls trying to control the position from guard on top but Etxeberria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Etxeberria wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Curls is stalling in the full guard.
Etxeberria wants to sweep here but Curls controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Curls tries to free his leg and advance position but Etxeberria is retaining full guard. #T5#
Etxeberria can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Curls controls the pace.
Curls wants to control from the top but Etxeberria keeps moving.
Etxeberria managing to control the position. #T6#
Curls 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 passes Etxeberria's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Curls is pressing down on Etxeberria's thigh, looking to free his foot. Etxeberria is holding on for now.
Etxeberria is trying to get back to full guard.#T7#
Curls is looking to pass Etxeberria's guard but actually Etxeberria recovers to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Etxeberria pulls Curls in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Curls trying to control but Etxeberria is working from the bottom. #T8#
Etxeberria is trying to keep Curls in close.
Curls wants to control from the top but Etxeberria keeps moving.
Etxeberria not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Etxeberria looking to hit a scissor sweep but Curls is one step ahead there. #T9#
Curls looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Etxeberria looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T10#
Etxeberria seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Curls forces his way into half guard.
Etxeberria won't allow Curls to pass to mount.
Curls is thwarting Etxeberria's attempts to control the position.
Curls controlling the action here. #T11#
Etxeberria is looking to improve his position.
Curls is taking a breather. Etxeberria says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Etxeberria wants to get back to full guard.
Curls is stalling here. Etxeberria 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 Etxeberria has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Curls (2) vs (4) Etxeberria
You can see the frustration on Curls's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T12##SUB2#
Etxeberria swings around for an armbar but Curls sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Etxeberria's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Curls (4) vs (4) Etxeberria
Curls might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Etxeberria is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Etxeberria being controlled here, momentarily.
Curls trying to control the position from guard on top but Etxeberria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13##SUB2#
Etxeberria looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Curls has picked Etxeberria up and slammed him! Etxeberria can't keep hold of the triangle and Curls manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (7) vs (4) Etxeberria
Etxeberria is looking for a sweep.
Curls trying to control the action but Etxeberria is working from the bottom.
Etxeberria prevents Curls from improving position. #T14#
Curls trying to control the action but Etxeberria is working from the bottom.
Curls works to advance to full mount. Etxeberria defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Curls (9) vs (4) Etxeberria
Etxeberria is looking to improve his position but Curls isn't that keen on the idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Curls controlling from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Curls takes the fight on points by 9 to 4.
Jerry Curls thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 137
Date: Mar 27, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 25 losses; Enamorado Bandito! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 9 losses; Bráulio Etxeberria!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Etxeberria fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Etxeberria shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bandito as he jumps to the side.
Etxeberria fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Enamorado Bandito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bráulio Etxeberria.
Etxeberria shoots in and drives through. Bandito sprawls well.
Etxeberria shoots in for a takedown but Bandito shows good takedown defense.
Bandito defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Etxeberria.
Bandito attempts a counter takedown but Etxeberria avoids it well and moves away.
Etxeberria tries for a takedown but Bandito circles away easily#TD#
and Bandito decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Etxeberria's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bandito (2) vs (0) Etxeberria
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandito content to stall in guard here.
Etxeberria controls Bandito momentarily but Bandito frees himself. #T1#
Bandito pushing down on Etxeberria's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Etxeberria has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Etxeberria is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Etxeberria moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Etxeberria looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bandito is one step ahead there.
Bandito controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Etxeberria wants to sweep but no luck.
We've been hearing good reports from Bandito's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Etxeberria keeping full guard, as Bandito tries to pass.
Etxeberria looking to control.
Bandito stopping the sweep attempt from Etxeberria.
Bandito stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Etxeberria swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Etxeberria not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Bandito not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Etxeberria is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bandito showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T4#
Bandito works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bandito looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Etxeberria is refusing to be controlled, as Bandito sits in half guard.
Etxeberria is looking to improve his position.
#T5#
Etxeberria trying to control here.
Bandito trying to mount his opponent but Etxeberria defends it.
Bandito perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bandito will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Etxeberria gets full guard.#T6#
Bandito is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Etxeberria is trying to control the position but Bandito postures up.
Bandito slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T7#
Bandito has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bandito pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Etxeberria is keeping the position for now.
Etxeberria controlling Bandito's posture.
Etxeberria trying to keep a closed guard but Bandito is proving a slippery customer.
#T8#
Bandito passes Etxeberria's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bandito trying to pass the guard but Etxeberria defending well.
Bandito controlling the action here.
Etxeberria trying to control from the bottom.
#T9#
Bandito perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Etxeberria is looking to control Bandito's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Etxeberria avoid being mounted?
Bandito works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (5) vs (0) Etxeberria
Etxeberria is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Bandito looking to take Etxeberria's back but Etxeberria rolls and after a scramble, Etxeberria ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Etxeberria to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (5) vs (2) Etxeberria
Bandito working a defensive guard but Etxeberria passes into half guard.
Etxeberria is controlling the pace.
Bandito trying to control but Etxeberria postures up.
#T11#
The fighters are battling for position here. Bandito manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bandito is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Etxeberria preventing the sweep.
Bandito pulls Etxeberria in to control the position. #T12#
Etxeberria stays in close to Bandito's body and controls the position.
Bandito is trying to keep Etxeberria in close.
Etxeberria controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bandito looking to hit a scissor sweep but Etxeberria is one step ahead there.
Bandito has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Etxeberria has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (5) vs (5) Etxeberria#T13#
Bandito trying to control but Etxeberria flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Bandito (5) vs (8) Etxeberria
Bandito is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Etxeberria controlling the positon.#T14#
Etxeberria's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bandito trying to control the action but Etxeberria just sinks the hooks in.
And that's the end of the fight!
Etxeberria wins on points by 8 to 5.
Bráulio Etxeberria seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 134
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 8 losses; Bráulio Etxeberria! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 34 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Sulvar looking to score a takedown here. Etxeberria is defending well but Sulvar drives through and ends up in Etxeberria's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Etxeberria (0) vs (2) Sulvar
Etxeberria looking for a sweep. Not yet Etxeberria, not yet.
Sulvar wants to pass the guard but Etxeberria is keeping the position.
My spies in Hammer House of Horror inform me that Sulvar has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Etxeberria working a defensive guard here.
Etxeberria has his hands on Sulvar's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sulvar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Etxeberria is controlling Sulvar's posture.
Sulvar is stalling in the full guard.
Etxeberria wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Etxeberria is pulling down on Sulvar's head to control his posture.
Etxeberria tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sulvar postures up.
Sulvar wants to control from the top but Etxeberria keeps moving.
Etxeberria looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Etxeberria is trying to keep Sulvar in close.
Sulvar preventing the sweep.
Sulvar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
It looks like Sulvar might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T4#
Sulvar wants to control from the top but Etxeberria keeps moving.
Etxeberria looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sulvar 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. #T5#
Sulvar trying to control but Etxeberria is working from the bottom.
Sulvar postures up.
Etxeberria tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Etxeberria is trying to hold Sulvar in close to prevent damage but Sulvar has managed to pass into half guard.
Etxeberria is not content to let Sulvar control the position.#T6#
Etxeberria tries to get to full guard but Sulvar has control of the leg.
Etxeberria trying to hold on to Sulvar's head to control him but Sulvar postures up.
Sulvar prevents Etxeberria from improving his position.
Sulvar is trying to control. Etxeberria wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T7#
Etxeberria wants to control but Sulvar is keeping busy.
Sulvar wants to pass to mount but Etxeberria is defending the position.
Etxeberria is trying to get back to full guard.
Sulvar controlling the pace.
Etxeberria wants to get back to full guard.#T8#
Sulvar wants to control but Etxeberria 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.
Etxeberria tries to roll over but Sulvar keeps him under control.
Sulvar is thwarting Etxeberria's attempts to control the position.
Sulvar is trying to control. Etxeberria wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T9#
Sulvar works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Etxeberria (0) vs (5) Sulvar
Etxeberria is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Alpha Brasil, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Etxeberria is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sulvar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Etxeberria is looking to escape.
Etxeberria tries to lock up and control but Sulvar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T10#
Etxeberria is looking to improve his position but Sulvar isn't that keen on the idea.
Sulvar manages to capitalize on a mistake by Etxeberria to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Etxeberria (0) vs (8) Sulvar
Sulvar controls the position.
Sulvar struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T11#
Etxeberria tries to roll but Sulvar sticks to his back.
Sulvar has good solid back control here.
Etxeberria staying busy and making it hard for Sulvar to control. #T12#
Sulvar doesn't have the hooks in and Etxeberria manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Etxeberria (2) vs (8) Sulvar
Etxeberria is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sulvar looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sulvar wants to sweep here but Etxeberria controlling him for the moment.
Sulvar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T13#
Sulvar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Etxeberria controls the pace.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sulvar wants to sweep here but Etxeberria controlling him for the moment.
Sulvar trying to keep a closed guard but Etxeberria is proving a slippery customer.
#T14#
Etxeberria stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sulvar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Etxeberria is stalling in the full guard.
Sulvar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Etxeberria wants to control from the top but Sulvar keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sulvar wins on points by 8 to 2.
A victorious Tres Sulvar thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 133
Date: Mar 13, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 8 losses; Bráulio Etxeberria! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 24 losses; Enamorado Bandito!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Etxeberria tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bandito defends well and Etxeberria ends up having to push Bandito into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bandito with the counter takedown but Etxeberria avoids it easily.
Etxeberria can't get the takedown.
Bandito is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Etxeberria is defending well.
Etxeberria is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Bandito gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bráulio Etxeberria. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bandito is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bandito is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Bandito gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Etxeberria (0) vs (2) Bandito
Bandito stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Etxeberria swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Etxeberria is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bandito defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Etxeberria being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Bandito wants to pass the guard but Etxeberria is keeping the position.
Bandito passes Etxeberria's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
My spies in Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu inform me that Bandito has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bandito trying to mount his opponent but Etxeberria defends it.
Bandito is taking a breather. Etxeberria says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T2#
Etxeberria wants to improve his position but Bandito is controlling well.
Etxeberria slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bandito looking to pass the guard.
Bandito stays in close to Etxeberria's body and controls the position.
Bandito trying to control the position from guard on top but Etxeberria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Bandito stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Etxeberria swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Etxeberria is pulling down on Bandito's head. It's preventing any offense from Bandito, at least for the moment.
Bandito controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
Bandito looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Bandito trying to control but Etxeberria is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bandito is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T5#
Etxeberria tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bandito trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Etxeberria being controlled here, momentarily.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bandito wants to control from the top but Etxeberria keeps moving. #T6#
Bandito pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Etxeberria is keeping the position for now.
Etxeberria is trying to keep Bandito in close.
Etxeberria wants to sweep but no luck. #T7#
Etxeberria bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bandito's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Etxeberria (2) vs (2) Bandito
Etxeberria being controlled here momentarily.
Bandito is trying to hold Etxeberria in close to prevent damage but Etxeberria has managed to pass into half guard.
Etxeberria works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Etxeberria (5) vs (2) Bandito
Etxeberria controlling from the full mount. #T8#
Bandito is trying to escape the mount.
Bandito is squirming around, avoiding Etxeberria's attempts to control the action.
Etxeberria wants to take Bandito's back here but Bandito is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Bandito is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T9#
Etxeberria content just to control the position here.
We've been hearing good reports from Etxeberria's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Etxeberria can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bandito is looking to escape.
Etxeberria can't control as he wanted to and Bandito manages to get the fight back to his half guard. #T10#
Etxeberria looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bandito is trying to get back to full guard.
Etxeberria wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bandito keeps working. #T11#
Etxeberria frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Etxeberria (8) vs (2) Bandito
Etxeberria trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Etxeberria is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Bandito is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Etxeberria (11) vs (2) Bandito#T12#
Bandito turns into Etxeberria and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Etxeberria (11) vs (4) Bandito
Etxeberria wants to improve his position but instead Bandito has moved into half guard.
Bandito wants to take a breather but Etxeberria is having none of it.
Etxeberria tries to roll over but Bandito keeps him under control.
Bandito wants to pass the guard but Etxeberria is defending well. #T13#
Bandito content to control rather than advance.
Etxeberria is not content to let Bandito control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T14#
Etxeberria wants to control but Bandito is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Etxeberria wants to improve his position but Bandito is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Etxeberria takes the fight on points by 11 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Bráulio Etxeberria thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 132
Date: Mar 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 23 losses; Isaac Vernon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 8 losses; Bráulio Etxeberria!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Etxeberria closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Vernon to the mat! Vernon manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vernon (0) vs (2) Etxeberria
Vernon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vernon is trying to hold Etxeberria in close to prevent damage but Etxeberria has managed to pass into half guard.
My spies in Alpha Brasil inform me that Etxeberria has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Etxeberria tries to pass to full mount but Vernon defends it.
Etxeberria is taking a breather. Vernon 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.
Vernon trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon is looking for a sweep. Etxeberria is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vernon 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.
Vernon is trying to control but Etxeberria passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (0) vs (5) Etxeberria#T1#
Vernon wants to control but Etxeberria postures up.
Vernon is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Vernon trying to control but Etxeberria flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Vernon (0) vs (8) Etxeberria
What can Vernon do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Vernon trying to control the action but Etxeberria just sinks the hooks in.
Vernon rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T2#
Vernon is refusing to be controlled, as Etxeberria sits in half guard.
Vernon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vernon is not content to let Etxeberria 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.
Etxeberria tries to pass to full mount but Vernon defends it. #T3#
Vernon is trying to control but can't.
Etxeberria is looking to advance position but Vernon won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Etxeberria in particular looking to stall.
Etxeberria is looking to take a break and control but Vernon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vernon is looking to improve his position.
Vernon gets full guard.#T4#
Etxeberria 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.
Etxeberria preventing the sweep.
Vernon trying to keep a closed guard but Etxeberria is proving a slippery customer.
Vernon looking to control but Etxeberria passes into half guard.
Etxeberria trying to control from half guard but Vernon is working away.
Etxeberria stalling. #T5#
Vernon is looking to improve his position.
Vernon wants to control but Etxeberria is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vernon gets full guard.
Etxeberria showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T6#
Vernon working a defensive guard but Etxeberria passes into half guard.
Vernon wants to control but Etxeberria is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vernon is looking for a sweep. Etxeberria is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Etxeberria wants to free his trapped foot but Vernon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Etxeberria in particular looking to stall.
Vernon is staying active underneath Etxeberria, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T7#
Etxeberria is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Etxeberria 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.
Vernon trying to control here.
Etxeberria looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T8#
Vernon is not content to let Etxeberria control the position.
Vernon wants to control but Etxeberria is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Etxeberria is looking to stall here but Vernon recovers full guard.
Vernon managing to control the position.
Etxeberria slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T9#
Etxeberria wants to control from the top but Vernon keeps moving.
Etxeberria advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (0) vs (11) Etxeberria
Vernon tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Etxeberria easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Vernon (0) vs (13) Etxeberria
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Vernon is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T10#
Vernon 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.
Etxeberria is keen to just control but Vernon is a slippery customer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vernon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Vernon looking to control.
Etxeberria trying to control but Vernon is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Vernon working for a triangle but Etxeberria defends it easily.
Vernon pulls Etxeberria in close to prevent any damage. #T11#
Etxeberria tries to free his leg and advance position but Vernon is retaining full guard.
Vernon is looking to sweep but instead, Etxeberria has passed into half guard.
Vernon wants to improve his position but Etxeberria is controlling well.
Vernon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Vernon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T12#
Vernon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Etxeberria is one step ahead there.
Vernon wants to hit a sweep here but Etxeberria passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Vernon there! Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (0) vs (16) Etxeberria
Vernon is desperately trying to improve his position but Etxeberria has a good base and remains in mount.
Etxeberria trying to control but Vernon is having none of it. #T13#
Etxeberria prevents Vernon from getting the reversal.
Vernon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Etxeberria prevents Vernon from getting the reversal.#T14#
Vernon is working hard here to advance position.
Vernon sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Vernon tries to roll over but Etxeberria keeps him under control.
Vernon trying to hold on to Etxeberria's head to control him but Etxeberria postures up.
Etxeberria not doing much here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vernon wants to improve his position but Etxeberria is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Etxeberria wins on points by 16 to 0.
Bráulio Etxeberria decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 131
Date: Mar 06, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 107 wins and 68 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; Bráulio Etxeberria!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Etxeberria closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Diesel did well to prevent Etxeberria getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (0) vs (2) Etxeberria
Etxeberria tries to pass to full mount but Diesel defends it.
My spies in Alpha Brasil inform me that Etxeberria has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Still in half guard, Etxeberria seems content to control.
Diesel is pressing down on Etxeberria's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Diesel wants to hit a sweep here but Etxeberria passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Diesel there! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (0) vs (5) Etxeberria
Diesel is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Convicted Fight Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Diesel regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel tries to roll over but Etxeberria keeps him under control.#T1#
Diesel is not content to let Etxeberria control the position.
Diesel tries to get to full guard but Etxeberria has control of the leg.
Diesel is staying active underneath Etxeberria, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Diesel tries to roll over but Etxeberria keeps him under control.#T2##SUB2#
Etxeberria is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Diesel wants to improve his position but Etxeberria is controlling well.
Diesel is controlling Etxeberria's trapped leg to prevent Etxeberria from advancing to side control.
Diesel is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Etxeberria is looking to take a break and control but Diesel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diesel won't allow Etxeberria to pass to mount.
Etxeberria trying to control the action but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Diesel tries to get to full guard but Etxeberria has control of the leg.
Etxeberria is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Diesel! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (0) vs (8) Etxeberria
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T4#
Diesel working to try and regain half guard.
Etxeberria sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Diesel tries to reverse the position but Etxeberria maintains control.
Etxeberria sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Diesel keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T5#
Etxeberria controlling the pace for now.
Diesel is looking to improve his position but Etxeberria isn't that keen on the idea.
Etxeberria avoids the attempt from Diesel to control.#T6#
Etxeberria sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Etxeberria looking to control but Diesel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Etxeberria wants to take his opponent's back but Diesel doesn't allow it. #T7#
Diesel 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: Diesel (2) vs (8) Etxeberria
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.
Etxeberria trying to control the position.
Diesel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Etxeberria has his hands on Diesel's head, controlling the position. #T8#
Etxeberria is trying to control the position but Diesel postures up.
Diesel trying to control but Etxeberria is working from the bottom.
Etxeberria keeping full guard, as Diesel tries to pass. #T9#
Diesel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Diesel looking to pass the guard.
Diesel sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Etxeberria's guard.
Diesel trying to control the pace. #T10#
Diesel is looking to advance position but Etxeberria won't allow it.
Etxeberria trying to control from the bottom.
Diesel controlling the action here.
Etxeberria tries to roll over but Diesel keeps him under control.#T11#
Etxeberria trying to control here.
Etxeberria slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Etxeberria keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully.
Etxeberria keeping full guard, as Diesel tries to pass. #T12#
Etxeberria working a defensive 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.
Diesel content to stall in guard here. #T13#
Diesel looking to pass the guard.
Diesel slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Diesel trying to control the position from guard on top but Etxeberria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Etxeberria controls Diesel momentarily but Diesel frees himself. #T14#
Diesel showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Etxeberria looking to control but Diesel passes into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Etxeberria controlling the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Etxeberria wins on points by 8 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Bráulio Etxeberria thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 129
Date: Feb 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 60 wins and 44 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Bráulio Etxeberria!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Etxeberria fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Etxeberria. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Toehold (0) vs (4) Etxeberria
Etxeberria wants to lay and pray for a moment but Toehold keeps working.
Toehold tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Etxeberria wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Etxeberria wants to control but Toehold is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toehold struggling a bit here.
Toehold prevents Etxeberria from moving into mount. #T1#
Toehold wants to control but Etxeberria postures up.
My spies in Alpha Brasil inform me that Etxeberria has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Etxeberria looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Etxeberria controls the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Etxeberria tries to move into full mount but can't pass Toehold's legs.
Etxeberria trying to control the position but Toehold is working away. #T2#
Toehold stops Etxeberria from passing to mount.
Etxeberria wants to control for a moment but Toehold uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Etxeberria in particular looking to stall.
Let's hope that Etxeberria has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T3#
Etxeberria prevents Toehold from improving his position.
Toehold is staying active underneath Etxeberria, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Toehold wants to improve his position but Etxeberria is controlling well.
Etxeberria content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
Etxeberria is looking to pass Toehold's guard but actually Toehold recovers to full guard.
Etxeberria trying to control but Toehold is working from the bottom.
Toehold pulls Etxeberria in close to prevent any damage. #T5#
Toehold working a defensive guard here.
Etxeberria trying to control the position from guard on top but Toehold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Etxeberria 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.
Etxeberria stopping the sweep attempt from Toehold.#T6#
Etxeberria not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Toehold holds on and takes a little breather.
Toehold keeping full guard, as Etxeberria tries to pass. #T7#
Toehold pulls Etxeberria in close to prevent any damage.
Etxeberria pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Toehold is keeping the position for now.
Etxeberria is still trying to improve position.#T8#
Etxeberria trying to control but Toehold is working from the bottom.
Etxeberria is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Toehold trying to keep a closed guard but Etxeberria is proving a slippery customer.
#T9#
Etxeberria trying to control but Toehold is working from the bottom.
Toehold 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.
Etxeberria stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Toehold swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Etxeberria wants to control from the top but Toehold keeps moving. #T10#
Toehold looking for a sweep. Not yet Toehold, not yet.
Etxeberria trying to control the position from guard on top but Toehold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Etxeberria is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Etxeberria trying to control but Toehold is working from the bottom.
Toehold is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T11#
Etxeberria looking to pass the guard.
Etxeberria trying to control but Toehold is working from the bottom.
Toehold looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Toehold controls Etxeberria momentarily but Etxeberria frees himself. #T12#
Toehold keeping moving, preventing Etxeberria from controlling successfully.
Etxeberria trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Toehold seems keen to control Etxeberria's posture.
Toehold looking for a sweep. Not yet Toehold, not yet.
Toehold pulls Etxeberria in to control the position.
Etxeberria pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Toehold is keeping the position for now. #T13#
Etxeberria stays in close to Toehold's body and controls the position.
Etxeberria trying to control but Toehold is working from the bottom.
Etxeberria preventing the sweep.
Toehold has control of Etxeberria's left arm, preventing Etxeberria from doing any damage. #T14#
Etxeberria wants to control from the top but Toehold keeps moving.
Toehold wants to control but Etxeberria passes easily into half guard.
Toehold tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Etxeberria has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (0) vs (7) Etxeberria
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Etxeberria sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Etxeberria wins on points by 7 to 0.
After winning the bout, Bráulio Etxeberria 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 127
Date: Feb 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 24 losses; Alexander Mesquita! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Bráulio Etxeberria!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Mesquita rushes Etxeberria and presses him up against the ropes.
Mesquita is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Etxeberria pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mesquita is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mesquita goes for a takedown attempt but Etxeberria pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mesquita defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Etxeberria.
Mesquita dives in for a single leg takedown but Etxeberria sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Mesquita. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Mesquita has clasped his hands together around Etxeberria's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Mesquita (4) vs (0) Etxeberria
Mesquita wants to control but Etxeberria is keeping him busy.
Etxeberria manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Mesquita is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Etxeberria doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mesquita.
Mesquita trying to control the action but Etxeberria is working from the bottom. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Etxeberria gets back to full guard.
Etxeberria keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully.
Etxeberria trying to keep a closed guard but Mesquita is proving a slippery customer.
Mesquita controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Etxeberria has his foot on Mesquita's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mesquita works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Etxeberria 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.
Mesquita engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mesquita has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mesquita stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Etxeberria swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mesquita content to stall in guard here.
Mesquita postures up.
#T3#
Mesquita preventing the sweep.
Mesquita trying to control but Etxeberria is working from the bottom.
Etxeberria managing to control the position.
Mesquita wants to pass the guard but Etxeberria is keeping the position.
Etxeberria looking to control.
#T4#
Mesquita's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Etxeberria is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Etxeberria keeps moving.
Mesquita passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (7) vs (0) Etxeberria
Etxeberria is trying to control Mesquita's posture but Mesquita avoids it.
Etxeberria gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mesquita (9) vs (0) Etxeberria
Mesquita tries to control but Etxeberria wriggling away. #T5#
Etxeberria wants to control but Mesquita is having none of it.#SUB#
Mesquita jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Etxeberria is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Etxeberria and Mesquita has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Etxeberria sneaks back into half guard.#T6##SUB#
Mesquita is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Etxeberria is just riding it out for now. Mesquita eventually gives up the hold.
Etxeberria controlling the position well. #SUB#
Mesquita is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Etxeberria defends it well. #SUB#
Mesquita is looking for submissions but instead, Etxeberria has regained full guard.
#T7#
Etxeberria keeping full guard, as Mesquita tries to pass.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Etxeberria keeps moving.
Etxeberria not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Etxeberria keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully.
Etxeberria looking to control.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Etxeberria keeps moving.
Etxeberria keeping full guard, as Mesquita tries to pass. #T8#
Mesquita preventing the sweep.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Etxeberria keeps moving.
Mesquita being controlled here momentarily.
Mesquita is stalling in the full guard.
Mesquita trying to control but Etxeberria is working from the bottom. #T9##SUB#
Mesquita drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Etxeberria dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (9) vs (2) Etxeberria
Mesquita wants to sweep but no luck.
Mesquita is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Etxeberria pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mesquita is keeping the position for now.
Etxeberria showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T10#
Mesquita wants to improve his position but instead Etxeberria has moved into half guard.
Mesquita wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Mesquita looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Etxeberria content to control rather than advance. #T11#
Mesquita is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mesquita is trying to maintain the position but Etxeberria is very close to passing his half guard.
Etxeberria trying to control from half guard but Mesquita is working away.
Mesquita is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T12#
Etxeberria trying to control the pace.
Mesquita tries to get to full guard but Etxeberria has control of the leg.
Mesquita is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Etxeberria's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Etxeberria's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mesquita (13) vs (2) Etxeberria#SUB#
Mesquita is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Etxeberria defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Mesquita is not going to allow Etxeberria to sit and survive in this position. #T13#
Etxeberria is trying to break free.
Mesquita seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Etxeberria wants to control his opponent's hands but Mesquita gets his hands free. #SUB#
Mesquita patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Mesquita looking for the RNC.
Etxeberria holding both Mesquita 's hands and preventing any damage.
Mesquita trying to control.#T14##SUB#
Mesquita working for a choke but Etxeberria is defending well. #SUB#
Mesquita tightening his grip on Etxeberria, looking for the choke.
Mesquita wants to control but Etxeberria manages to buck him off and is now in Mesquita's guard! Nice work there by Etxeberria! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (13) vs (4) Etxeberria
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Etxeberria trying to control the position from guard on top but Mesquita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mesquita takes the fight on points by 13 to 4. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 126
Date: Feb 18, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Bráulio Etxeberria! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Felix Suarez!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Etxeberria closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Suarez's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Etxeberria (2) vs (0) Suarez
We've been hearing that Etxeberria has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Suarez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Etxeberria pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Suarez is keeping the position for now.
Suarez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Etxeberria stopping the sweep attempt from Suarez.
Etxeberria is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Suarez wants to hit a sweep here but Etxeberria passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Suarez there! Score +3 for passing guard: Etxeberria (5) vs (0) Suarez
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suarez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Suarez is still trying to improve position.#T1#
Suarez tries to hold on but Etxeberria pushes him away.
Etxeberria moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Etxeberria (8) vs (0) Suarez
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
I really don't envy Suarez right now.
Suarez trying to control the position but Etxeberria manages to sink in the hooks.
Suarez tries to roll but Etxeberria sticks to his back.
Suarez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2#
Suarez trying to control the position but Etxeberria manages to sink in the hooks.
Etxeberria trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Etxeberria controls the position.
Etxeberria seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Suarez for as long as he can get away with.
Suarez tries to break free.
Etxeberria just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
A lull in the action here.
#T3#
Suarez tries to escape but Etxeberria has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Suarez trying to control but not successfully.
Suarez tries to escape the position.
Etxeberria trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Suarez is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Suarez is trying to break free.
#T4#
Etxeberria has good solid back control here.
Etxeberria tries to get the hooks in deep but Suarez pushed the leg off.
Etxeberria controlling well, preventing Suarez from escaping the position.
Etxeberria tries to get the hooks in deep but Suarez pushed the leg off.
Suarez trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Etxeberria trying to control.
Etxeberria keeps control of the position as Suarez tries to break free.
#T5##SUB#
Etxeberria is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Suarez is defending well though. Etxeberria let's go of the attempt for now.
Suarez staying busy and making it hard for Etxeberria to control.
Etxeberria is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Suarez rolls, trying to escape but Etxeberria keeps control of the position.
#T6#
Will Etxeberria go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Suarez is trying to break free.
Etxeberria avoiding Suarez 's attempts to control his hands.
Suarez is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Etxeberria tries to get the hooks in deep but Suarez pushed the leg off.
Suarez rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Etxeberria prevents Suarez from improving his position.#T7#
Etxeberria is trying to control the action in half guard but Suarez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Etxeberria controlling the action here. #SUB#
Etxeberria is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Suarez sees it coming and defends easily.
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.
Suarez wants to get back to full guard.
Suarez trying to control here.
#T8#
Suarez is looking for a sweep. Etxeberria is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Etxeberria slows the pace down in half guard.
Etxeberria is thwarting Suarez's attempts to control the position.
Etxeberria is controlling the pace.
#T9#
Suarez tries to get to full guard but Etxeberria has control of the leg.
Suarez is trying to maintain the position but Etxeberria is very close to passing his half guard.
Suarez is staying active underneath Etxeberria, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Suarez tries to roll over but Etxeberria keeps him under control.
Etxeberria wants to pass the guard but Suarez is defending well.
Suarez trying to control from the bottom.
#T10#
Etxeberria is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Etxeberria (11) vs (0) Suarez
Etxeberria controlling from mount.
Suarez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Suarez tries to lock up and control but Etxeberria gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Suarez can't escape the position.
Etxeberria with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T11#
Suarez wants to control but Etxeberria is having none of it.
Etxeberria controlling the pace for now.
Suarez is trying to reverse the position but instead Etxeberria has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Etxeberria (14) vs (0) Suarez
Suarez manages to reverse the position and now he's in Etxeberria's guard. Nice work there by Suarez.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Etxeberria (14) vs (2) Suarez#SUB2#
Suarez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Etxeberria manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Suarez has Etxeberria in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Etxeberria (16) vs (2) Suarez
Etxeberria controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T12#
Suarez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Suarez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Etxeberria is one step ahead there.
Etxeberria works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Suarez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Etxeberria's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Etxeberria's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Etxeberria (16) vs (6) Suarez
Suarez struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB2#
Suarez working for a choke but Etxeberria is defending well. #T13##SUB2#
Suarez is looking for a rear naked choke here but Etxeberria reverses the position brilliantly into Suarez's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Etxeberria (18) vs (6) Suarez
Suarez pulls Etxeberria in to control the position.
Suarez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Suarez is looking for a triangle but Etxeberria pushes his legs off easily.
Etxeberria forces his way into half guard.#T14#
Suarez is looking for a sweep. Etxeberria is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Suarez gets full guard.
Suarez working a defensive guard here.
Suarez wants to sweep here but Etxeberria controlling him for the moment.
Etxeberria trying to control the position from guard on top but Suarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Etxeberria sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Etxeberria takes the fight on points by 18 to 6.
A very excited looking Bráulio Etxeberria 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 125
Date: Feb 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Reinaldo Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Bráulio Etxeberria!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Gracie closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Etxeberria to the mat! Etxeberria manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Etxeberria
Etxeberria is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gracie slips nicely 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.
Etxeberria trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
Gracie is looking to pass Etxeberria's guard but actually Etxeberria recovers to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie trying to control but Etxeberria is working from the bottom. #T1#
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Etxeberria keeps moving.
We've been hearing that Gracie has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Gracie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Etxeberria looking for subs off his back but Gracie has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T2#
Etxeberria is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gracie in particular looking to stall.
Etxeberria trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
#T3#
Gracie prevents Etxeberria from improving his position.
Gracie is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Etxeberria keeping control of the position. #T4#
Etxeberria wants to get back to full guard but Gracie has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (0) Etxeberria
Etxeberria is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.
Etxeberria tries to reverse the position but Gracie maintains control.
Gracie takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Etxeberria tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T5#
Etxeberria 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 (5) vs (2) Etxeberria
Gracie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Etxeberria controls the pace.
Etxeberria trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Etxeberria working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Gracie seems keen to control Etxeberria's posture.#T6#
Gracie is trying to keep Etxeberria in close.
Gracie pulls Etxeberria in close to prevent any damage.
Gracie looking to control.
Etxeberria trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom. #T7#
Gracie lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (7) vs (2) Etxeberria
Etxeberria is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Etxeberria looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Etxeberria is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T8#
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Etxeberria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Etxeberria keeps moving.
Gracie looking to pass the guard. #T9#
Etxeberria not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Etxeberria 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 sitting in guard here, content to control.
Etxeberria has his hands on Gracie's head, controlling the position. #T10#
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Etxeberria is retaining full guard.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Etxeberria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Etxeberria is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Etxeberria keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass. #T11#
Etxeberria tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Etxeberria is keeping the position for now.
Etxeberria looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Etxeberria keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass. #T12#
Etxeberria is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gracie seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Etxeberria is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T13#
Etxeberria keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gracie trying to move into half guard but instead Etxeberria has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (7) vs (4) Etxeberria
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Etxeberria from controlling successfully. #T14#
Gracie has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Etxeberria has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (7) vs (7) Etxeberria
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#
Etxeberria goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gracie has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Etxeberria but great work by Gracie. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracie (11) vs (7) Etxeberria
Gracie just content to control the position.
Etxeberria is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie takes the fight on points by 11 to 7.
A victorious Reinaldo Gracie 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:
WP 57
Date: Nov 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Bráulio Etxeberria! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 58 wins and 45 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Etxeberria has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
Etxeberria closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Etxeberria has MacGowan pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. MacGowan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Etxeberria is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bráulio Etxeberria. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacGowan wants a takedown.
Etxeberria prevents a takedown attempt there.
MacGowan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Etxeberria is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Etxeberria prevents a takedown attempt there.
MacGowan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Etxeberria prevents it.
Etxeberria stops a takedown attempt from MacGowan.
#T1#
Etxeberria prevents the takedown attempt.
MacGowan looking for a takedown.
MacGowan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
MacGowan is trying to trip Etxeberria. He has hold of a leg but Etxeberria is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. MacGowan persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Etxeberria (0) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Etxeberria is keeping the position for now.
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Etxeberria keeps moving.
MacGowan postures up.
MacGowan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Etxeberria's guard. #T2##SUB2#
MacGowan seems to be working for a kimura but Etxeberria defends the submission attempt.
Etxeberria slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
MacGowan trying to control but Etxeberria is working from the bottom.
MacGowan wants to pass the guard but Etxeberria is keeping the position.
MacGowan looking to sit in guard and control but Etxeberria gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Etxeberria (2) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan looking to control.
#SUB2#
MacGowan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3#
MacGowan pulls Etxeberria in to control the position.
Etxeberria stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacGowan controls Etxeberria momentarily but Etxeberria frees himself.
MacGowan 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.
Etxeberria postures up.
MacGowan wants to sweep here but Etxeberria controlling him for the moment. #T4##SUB2#
MacGowan has his foot on Etxeberria's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Etxeberria works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
MacGowan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Etxeberria doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Etxeberria manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Etxeberria 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.
MacGowan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
MacGowan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Etxeberria controls the pace.#T5#
MacGowan working a defensive guard but Etxeberria manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Etxeberria (5) vs (2) MacGowan
You can see the frustration on MacGowan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
MacGowan gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Etxeberria (7) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan is looking to get to half guard.#T6#
Etxeberria tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
MacGowan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
MacGowan has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Etxeberria (10) vs (2) MacGowan
You can see the frustration on MacGowan's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Etxeberria avoiding MacGowan 's attempts to control his hands. #T7#
You can see the frustration on MacGowan's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
MacGowan looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
MacGowan is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Etxeberria has the hooks in. MacGowan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
MacGowan looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
I really don't envy MacGowan right now.
#T8#
MacGowan trying to control the position but Etxeberria manages to sink in the hooks.
MacGowan looking very determined here, making life difficult for Etxeberria.
Etxeberria has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of MacGowan's body.
Etxeberria gets his hands free as MacGowan looks to control.
Etxeberria wants to control but MacGowan is keeping busy.
MacGowan trying to control the hands but Etxeberria breaks the grip. #T9#
MacGowan is in bad spot here.
Etxeberria doesn't have the hooks in and MacGowan manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Etxeberria (10) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan preventing the sweep.
MacGowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Etxeberria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Etxeberria is trying to keep MacGowan in close.
MacGowan looking to sit in guard and control but Etxeberria gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Etxeberria (12) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan trying to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now MacGowan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Etxeberria (12) vs (6) MacGowan#T10#
MacGowan looking to sit in guard and control but Etxeberria gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Etxeberria (14) vs (6) MacGowan
MacGowan has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ground Zero Workout Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
MacGowan looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Etxeberria has picked MacGowan up and slammed him! MacGowan can't keep hold of the triangle and Etxeberria manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Etxeberria (17) vs (6) MacGowan
MacGowan is being controlled here.
MacGowan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Etxeberria (17) vs (8) MacGowan
MacGowan stalling away here and it's allowed Etxeberria to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Etxeberria looking for a sweep. Not yet Etxeberria, not yet.
Etxeberria keeping moving, preventing MacGowan from controlling successfully.
MacGowan tries to free his leg and advance position but Etxeberria is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
MacGowan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Etxeberria is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Etxeberria has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Etxeberria (19) vs (8) MacGowan#T11#
Etxeberria is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now MacGowan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Etxeberria (19) vs (10) MacGowan
Etxeberria controlling the position.
MacGowan looking to sit in guard and control but Etxeberria gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Etxeberria (21) vs (10) MacGowan
MacGowan has Etxeberria pulled in close to control his posture.
MacGowan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Etxeberria is one step ahead there. #T12#
Etxeberria postures up.
MacGowan wants to hit a sweep here but Etxeberria passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for MacGowan there! Score +3 for passing guard: Etxeberria (24) vs (10) MacGowan
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.
MacGowan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Etxeberria trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T13#
MacGowan is desperately trying to improve his position but Etxeberria has a good base and remains in mount.
MacGowan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Etxeberria controlling the pace for now.
MacGowan is desperately trying to improve his position but Etxeberria has a good base and remains in mount.
Etxeberria looking to control and managing it successfully. #T14#
MacGowan working to try and regain half guard.
MacGowan gets back to half guard.
Etxeberria prevents MacGowan from improving his position.
MacGowan is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Etxeberria jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Etxeberria (27) vs (10) MacGowan
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan trying to control but Etxeberria flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Etxeberria (30) vs (10) MacGowan
MacGowan wants to control his opponent's hands but Etxeberria gets his hands free.
MacGowan looks winded!
And that's the end of the fight!
Etxeberria takes the fight on points by 30 to 10.
A very excited looking Bráulio Etxeberria 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:
WP 56
Date: Nov 25, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 71 wins and 42 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Bráulio Etxeberria!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Merlin fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Etxeberria clinches with his opponent.
Merlin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Etxeberria after a bit of a struggle.
Merlin wants to take the fight to the mat but Etxeberria manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Merlin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Merlin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Etxeberria prevents it.
Merlin wants to take the fight to the mat but Etxeberria manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Etxeberria is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Merlin has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Etxeberria regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merlin (2) vs (0) Etxeberria
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Etxeberria looking to hit a scissor sweep but Merlin is one step ahead there.
Merlin wants to control from the top but Etxeberria keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Merlin looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Merlin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Merlin wants to control from the top but Etxeberria keeps moving.
Merlin tries to free his leg and advance position but Etxeberria is retaining full guard.
Merlin trying to control the position from guard on top but Etxeberria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Merlin has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T3#
Etxeberria pulls Merlin in close to his closed guard and prevents Merlin from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Merlin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Merlin trying to control the position from guard on top but Etxeberria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Merlin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Etxeberria is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Merlin trying to control but Etxeberria is working from the bottom.
Merlin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Merlin preventing the sweep.
Merlin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Merlin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Etxeberria swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
Merlin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Merlin trying to control but Etxeberria is working from the bottom. #T6#
Merlin being controlled here momentarily.
Merlin is pushing down on Etxeberria's leg trying to pass to half guard. Etxeberria is fighting to maintain full guard but Merlin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Merlin prevents Etxeberria from improving his position.
Merlin stalling. #T7#
Merlin is looking to take a break and control but Etxeberria is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Etxeberria manages to get to full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Etxeberria holds on and takes a little breather. #T8#
Merlin tries to free his leg and advance position but Etxeberria is retaining full guard. #T9#
Etxeberria pulls Merlin in to control the position.
Merlin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (5) vs (0) Etxeberria
Merlin is looking to take a break and control but Etxeberria is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10#
You can see the frustration on Etxeberria's face as Merlin controls the position.
Etxeberria is looking for a sweep.
Etxeberria is letting Merlin control him for a moment.
Merlin'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.
Merlin tries to advance to mount but can't. #T11#
Etxeberria regains half guard there - taking advantage of Merlin's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Merlin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Etxeberria has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Merlin is trying to control. Etxeberria wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T12#
Etxeberria is doing well to control the position and prevent Merlin from advancing to side control.
Etxeberria wants to get back to full guard.
Etxeberria is controlling Merlin's trapped leg to prevent Merlin from advancing to side control.
Merlin passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (8) vs (0) Etxeberria
Merlin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Etxeberria keeps working. #T13#
Etxeberria is being controlled here.
Merlin wants to control but Etxeberria is keeping him busy.
Etxeberria stops Merlin from passing to mount.
Etxeberria is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T14#
You can see the frustration on Etxeberria's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Etxeberria is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
After winning the bout, Xavier Merlin 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:
WP 55
Date: Nov 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Bráulio Etxeberria! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 57 wins and 44 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
No luck for MacGowan with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
MacGowan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - MacGowan lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Etxeberria (0) vs (2) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Etxeberria looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Etxeberria looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Etxeberria! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Etxeberria (4) vs (2) MacGowan
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacGowan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Etxeberria (4) vs (4) MacGowan
Etxeberria is positioning himself well to prevent MacGowan advancing to mount.
MacGowan wants to take a breather but Etxeberria is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Etxeberria is defending against the submission attempts here by MacGowan.
#SUB2#
MacGowan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Etxeberria is just riding it out for now. MacGowan eventually gives up the hold. #T1##SUB2#
MacGowan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Etxeberria still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Etxeberria has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Etxeberria (8) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan looking for a sweep but Etxeberria has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Etxeberria (10) vs (4) MacGowan#T2#
Etxeberria controlling from the full mount.
MacGowan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
MacGowan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
We've been hearing that Etxeberria has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Etxeberria prevents MacGowan from getting the reversal.
MacGowan reaches up to try and control the position but Etxeberria seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! MacGowan rolls and tries to escape and now Etxeberria has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Etxeberria (13) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan rolls, trying to escape but Etxeberria keeps control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGowan looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands. #T3#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Etxeberria is hanging on to MacGowan's back as he tries to escape.
Etxeberria gets his hands free as MacGowan looks to control.
MacGowan rolls, trying to escape but Etxeberria keeps control of the position.
Etxeberria has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of MacGowan's body.
Etxeberria has the hooks in. MacGowan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
MacGowan just trying to survive but Etxeberria is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T4#
Etxeberria is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Etxeberria gets his hands free as MacGowan looks to control.
MacGowan tries to break free.
MacGowan breaks Etxeberria's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Etxeberria (13) vs (6) MacGowan
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
MacGowan wants to pass the guard but Etxeberria is keeping the position.#SUB2#
MacGowan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Etxeberria looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Etxeberria looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Etxeberria! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Etxeberria (17) vs (6) MacGowan
MacGowan tries to improve position but can't. #T5#
MacGowan struggling a bit here.
MacGowan looking for a sweep but Etxeberria has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Etxeberria (19) vs (6) MacGowan
Etxeberria looking to control and managing it successfully.
MacGowan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
MacGowan is in all sorts of trouble here.
MacGowan tries to hold on but Etxeberria postures up.
MacGowan is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T6#
MacGowan is still trying to improve position.
MacGowan regains half guard.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep. Etxeberria is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MacGowan is trying to control but can't.
MacGowan tries to roll over but Etxeberria keeps him under control.
Etxeberria controlling the action here. #T7#
MacGowan wants to control but Etxeberria is keeping busy.
MacGowan has his hands clasped together around Etxeberria's back. He's all about the action.
MacGowan wants to control but Etxeberria is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Etxeberria works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Etxeberria (22) vs (6) MacGowan
MacGowan wants to hold on but Etxeberria pushes him away.#T8#
Etxeberria manages to capitalize on a mistake by MacGowan to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Etxeberria (25) vs (6) MacGowan
Etxeberria trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure MacGowan doesn't escape.
Etxeberria gets his hands free as MacGowan looks to control.
Good control from Etxeberria.
MacGowan wants to escape the position.
MacGowan trying to control the position but Etxeberria manages to sink in the hooks.
MacGowan tries to break free.
#T9#
Etxeberria keeps control of the position easily here as MacGowan tries to buck him off.
Etxeberria seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down MacGowan for as long as he can get away with.
I really don't envy MacGowan right now.
Etxeberria really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for MacGowan.
Etxeberria gets his hands free as MacGowan looks to control. #T10#
MacGowan tries to escape but Etxeberria has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
MacGowan trying to control the hands but Etxeberria breaks the grip.
Etxeberria just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
You can see the frustration on MacGowan's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
MacGowan keeps trying to improve his position.
Etxeberria avoiding MacGowan 's attempts to control his hands.
Etxeberria biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T11#
MacGowan tries to escape but Etxeberria has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
MacGowan just trying to survive but Etxeberria is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Etxeberria controlling the position well here. MacGowan rolled but Etxeberria kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
MacGowan rolls, trying to escape but Etxeberria keeps control of the position.
MacGowan trying to control the hands but Etxeberria won't let him.
I really don't envy MacGowan right now.
#T12#
MacGowan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Etxeberria controls the position.
MacGowan trying to control the hands but Etxeberria breaks the grip.
MacGowan is trying to break free.
Etxeberria is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Etxeberria is hanging on to MacGowan's back as he tries to escape.
#T13#
Etxeberria has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of MacGowan's body.
Etxeberria is hanging on to MacGowan's back as he tries to escape.
MacGowan looks winded!
Etxeberria controls the position.
Etxeberria not allowing MacGowan to control his hands. #T14#
MacGowan can't escape the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
MacGowan rolls, trying to escape but Etxeberria keeps control of the position.
Etxeberria controlling the position well here. MacGowan rolled but Etxeberria kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan trying to control the hands but Etxeberria won't let him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Etxeberria takes the fight on points by 25 to 6.
A victorious Bráulio Etxeberria 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:
WP 54
Date: Nov 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 81 wins and 47 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Bráulio Etxeberria!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Etxeberria tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jello sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Etxeberria somewhat.
Jello drops down looking for a counter takedown but Etxeberria sprawls and moves away.
Etxeberria is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bráulio Etxeberria seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Jello ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jello no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Etxeberria trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Etxeberria sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've been hearing good reports from Jello'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.#T1#
Jello has his hands on Etxeberria's head, controlling the position.
My spies in Hammer House of Horror inform me that Etxeberria has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T2#
Jello looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Etxeberria engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jello is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (0) Etxeberria#T3#
Etxeberria can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jello controls the pace.
Etxeberria controlling the position.
Jello preventing the sweep.
Etxeberria wants to improve his position but instead Jello has moved into half guard.
Jello is taking a breather. Etxeberria says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T4#
Etxeberria manages to get to full guard.
Jello tries to free his leg and advance position but Etxeberria is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jello stays in close to Etxeberria's body and controls the position.
Jello is fighting to break Etxeberria's control of his arms but Etxeberria is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T5#
Etxeberria is trying to control the position but Jello postures up.
Etxeberria seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jello content to stall in guard here.
Jello has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T6#
Jello pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Etxeberria is keeping the position for now.
Etxeberria looking for a sweep. Not yet Etxeberria, not yet.
Jello is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T7#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Jello.
Etxeberria is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T8#
Etxeberria can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jello controls the pace.
Jello stopping the sweep attempt from Etxeberria.
Etxeberria keeping full guard, as Jello tries to pass.
Etxeberria can't keep his opponent in guard - Jello advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Etxeberria wants to improve his position but Jello is controlling well.
#T9#
Jello trying to mount his opponent but Etxeberria defends it.
Etxeberria wants to get back to full guard but Jello has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (5) vs (0) Etxeberria
Jello with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T10#
Jello tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jello wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Jello will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jello looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jello can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Etxeberria is looking to escape. #T11#
Jello fails to move to back control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Etxeberria is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jello controlling the position easily from mount. #T12#
Etxeberria is working to get back to half guard.
Jello avoids the attempt from Etxeberria to control.
Etxeberria really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T13#
Jello wants to take his opponent's back but Etxeberria doesn't allow it.
Jello controlling the pace for now.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Etxeberria is working to get back to half guard.
Jello controlling the position easily from mount. #T14#
Etxeberria is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jello wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jello tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
A very excited looking Moldy Jello 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:
WP 53
Date: Nov 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 80 wins and 47 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Bráulio Etxeberria!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and Phil Schofield.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Etxeberria wants to clinch.#TD2#
Etxeberria shoots in and gets a takedown into Jello's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jello (0) vs (2) Etxeberria
Etxeberria preventing the sweep.
Jello has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Etxeberria is fighting to break Jello's control of his arms but Jello is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Etxeberria 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.
Etxeberria's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Etxeberria looking to pass the guard.
Etxeberria trying to control but Jello is working from the bottom.
Etxeberria postures up.
#T2#
Etxeberria pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jello is keeping the position for now.
Jello working a defensive guard here.
Jello manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Etxeberria manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (2) Etxeberria
Jello passes into half guard. #T3#
Etxeberria is looking to get back to full guard here but Jello has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (5) vs (2) Etxeberria
Jello tries to move to mount but Etxeberria blocks the move with his legs.
Jello takes a little break here. Etxeberria wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T4#
Etxeberria tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jello wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Etxeberria is being controlled here. #T5#
Jello wants to lay and pray for a moment but Etxeberria keeps working.
Jello taking a breather here.
Etxeberria has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T6#
Jello advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Jello (7) vs (2) Etxeberria
Etxeberria is wriggling around trying to escape.
Etxeberria wants to hold on but Jello pushes him away.
Jello controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T7#
Etxeberria tries to improve his position but instead Jello has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Jello (10) vs (2) Etxeberria
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T8#
Etxeberria is in bad spot 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.
Jello trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Etxeberria doesn't escape.
Etxeberria just trying to survive but Jello is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T9#
Etxeberria is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Jello is trying to stick to Etxeberria's back but Etxeberria is turning into Jello. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Jello's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Etxeberria. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (10) vs (4) Etxeberria
Jello managing to control the position. #T10#
Jello being controlled here, momentarily.
Etxeberria won't allow Jello to sweep him here.
Jello is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T11#
Etxeberria is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jello keeping moving, preventing Etxeberria from controlling successfully.
Jello has Etxeberria pulled in close to control his posture.
Etxeberria looking to pass the guard. #T12#
Etxeberria being controlled here momentarily.
Jello is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Etxeberria looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jello is trying to control the position but Etxeberria postures up. #T13#
Etxeberria being controlled here momentarily. #T14#
Etxeberria is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jello is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Etxeberria wants to pass the guard but Jello is keeping the position.
Etxeberria won't allow Jello to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jello trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
A relieved looking Moldy Jello 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:
WP 52
Date: Nov 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Bráulio Etxeberria! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 67 wins and 37 losses; Bogdan Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kersikov tries to keep at a distance but Etxeberria has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kersikov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Etxeberria just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Kersikov successfully pulls guard.
Etxeberria controlling from the top position.
We've been hearing that Etxeberria has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kersikov trying to keep a closed guard but Etxeberria is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Etxeberria is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kersikov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1##SUB2#
Kersikov is looking for a triangle but Etxeberria pushes his legs off easily.
Kersikov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Etxeberria trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Etxeberria is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
Etxeberria being controlled here momentarily.
Kersikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kersikov, not yet.
Etxeberria has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Kersikov is trying to keep Etxeberria in close.
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.
Etxeberria controls from within his opponent's guard.
Etxeberria trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Kersikov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Etxeberria defends well.#T4#
Etxeberria pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Kersikov 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.
Kersikov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T5#
Etxeberria looking to pass the guard.
Kersikov is pulling down on Etxeberria's head to control his posture.
Etxeberria looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Etxeberria trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6#
Etxeberria passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Etxeberria (3) vs (0) Kersikov
Kersikov is trying to improve his position.
Kersikov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T7#
Etxeberria stalling.
Kersikov has a hand on Etxeberria's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Etxeberria takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Etxeberria (6) vs (0) Kersikov#T8#
Kersikov is squirming around, avoiding Etxeberria's attempts to control the action.
Etxeberria can't control as he wanted to and Kersikov manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Etxeberria not doing much here.
Kersikov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T9#
Kersikov trying to hold on to Etxeberria's head to control him but Etxeberria postures up.
Kersikov desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Etxeberria looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T10#
Kersikov keeping control of the position.
Etxeberria seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kersikov wants to improve his position but Etxeberria is controlling well.
#T11#
Kersikov keeps trying to improve his position.#T12#
Kersikov desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Etxeberria is keen to just control but Kersikov is a slippery customer.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Etxeberria in particular looking to stall.
Kersikov is positioning himself well to prevent Etxeberria advancing to mount. #T13#
Etxeberria trying to mount his opponent but Kersikov defends it.
Etxeberria with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kersikov tries to get to full guard but Etxeberria has control of the leg. #T14#
Etxeberria sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kersikov is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Etxeberria wants to pass to mount but Kersikov is defending the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Etxeberria takes the fight on points by 6 to 0.
A very excited looking Bráulio Etxeberria 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:
WP 51
Date: Nov 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 34 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Bráulio Etxeberria!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Etxeberria clinches.
Ramirez fails to pull guard.
#TD#
Ramirez jumps into guard, dragging Etxeberria to the mat.
Ramirez 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.
Ramirez is working hard here to advance position.
Ramirez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Etxeberria showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Ramirez pulls Etxeberria in close to his closed guard and prevents Etxeberria from doing any damage or advancing position.
Etxeberria controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ramirez holds on and takes a little breather.
Ramirez looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Ramirez seems keen to control Etxeberria's posture.
Etxeberria sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ramirez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ramirez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Etxeberria working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Ramirez being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
Ramirez has his hands on Etxeberria's head, controlling the position.
Etxeberria looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T5#
Ramirez pulls Etxeberria in close to prevent any damage. #T6#
Etxeberria tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramirez is retaining full guard.
Ramirez seems keen to control Etxeberria's posture.
Ramirez 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.
Etxeberria trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Etxeberria slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramirez is adopting a defensive guard.
Ramirez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Etxeberria is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Etxeberria pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramirez is keeping the position for now. #T8#
Etxeberria sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ramirez is pulling down on Etxeberria's head. It's preventing any offense from Etxeberria, at least for the moment.
Etxeberria works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T9#
Ramirez is looking to improve his position.
Etxeberria slows the pace down in half guard.
Etxeberria is thwarting Ramirez's attempts to control the position.#T10#
Etxeberria sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ramirez is looking to improve his position.
#T11#
Etxeberria trying to control the pace.
Ramirez wants to improve his position but Etxeberria is controlling well.
Etxeberria stalling. #T12#
Ramirez wants to improve his position but Etxeberria is controlling well.
Etxeberria perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
It looks like Etxeberria 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.
Ramirez is looking for a sweep. Etxeberria is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T13#
Ramirez is trying to control but can't.
Ramirez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Etxeberria is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Etxeberria in particular looking to stall.
Ramirez is looking for a sweep. Etxeberria is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T14#
Etxeberria takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ramirez is controlling Etxeberria's trapped leg to prevent Etxeberria from advancing to side control.
Etxeberria keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez is looking to control Etxeberria's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ramirez avoid being mounted?
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! Ramirez is heads and Etxeberria is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 1 to 0.
Jackson Ramirez gave a mention to Threads of Fate in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
WP 50
Date: Nov 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Bráulio Etxeberria! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 38 losses; Jacque Joteel!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Etxeberria scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Etxeberria (2) vs (0) Joteel
Joteel tries to roll over but Etxeberria keeps him under control.
Joteel wants to get back to full guard but Etxeberria has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Etxeberria (5) vs (0) Joteel
Etxeberria takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Etxeberria (8) vs (0) Joteel
Joteel tries to escape the position.
Etxeberria keeps control of the position easily here as Joteel tries to buck him off.
Joteel trying to control the hands but Etxeberria won't let him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Etxeberria really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Joteel.#T1#
Etxeberria is hanging on to Joteel's back as he tries to escape.
Etxeberria doesn't have the hooks in and Joteel manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Etxeberria (8) vs (2) Joteel
Joteel trying to control the position from guard on top but Etxeberria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joteel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Joteel wants to control from the top but Etxeberria keeps moving.
Joteel is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T2#
Joteel being controlled here momentarily.
Joteel wants to control from the top but Etxeberria keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joteel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Joteel trying to control the position from guard on top but Etxeberria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Joteel tries to free his leg and advance position but Etxeberria is retaining full guard.
Joteel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Joteel looking to sit in guard and control but Etxeberria gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Etxeberria (10) vs (2) Joteel
Joteel looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Etxeberria puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Joteel wants to improve his position but Etxeberria is controlling well.
We've been hearing that Etxeberria has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Etxeberria controlling the pace.
Etxeberria moves into full mount! Joteel won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Etxeberria (13) vs (2) Joteel
Joteel wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Etxeberria (16) vs (2) Joteel
Etxeberria is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T5#
Joteel is trying to break free.
Etxeberria avoiding Joteel 's attempts to control his hands.
Joteel tries to break free.
I would not like to be Joteel right now.
#T6#
Joteel is trying to break free.
Joteel is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Joteel breaks Etxeberria's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Etxeberria (16) vs (4) Joteel
Joteel trying to control the position from guard on top but Etxeberria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Etxeberria seems keen to control Joteel's posture.#T7#
Etxeberria keeping moving, preventing Joteel from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Joteel is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Etxeberria is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Etxeberria has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Etxeberria (18) vs (4) Joteel
Etxeberria is stalling in the full guard.
Joteel trying to keep a closed guard but Etxeberria is proving a slippery customer.
#T8#
Joteel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Etxeberria stays in close to Joteel's body and controls the position.
Joteel looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Etxeberria puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Etxeberria works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Etxeberria (21) vs (4) Joteel
Etxeberria controlling the pace for now. #T9#
Joteel is trying to reverse the position but instead Etxeberria has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Etxeberria (24) vs (4) Joteel
Joteel wants to escape the position.
Etxeberria is riding his opponent, not letting Joteel buck him off.
Joteel tries to escape the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Joteel trying to control the hands but Etxeberria won't let him.
Joteel is trying to break free.
#T10#
Etxeberria gets his hands free as Joteel looks to control.
Joteel is trying to break free.
Joteel is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Joteel tries to escape the position.
Joteel trying to control but not successfully. #T11#
Etxeberria controlling the position well here. Joteel rolled but Etxeberria kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Joteel is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Etxeberria off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Etxeberria is trying to stick to Joteel's back but Joteel is turning into Etxeberria. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Etxeberria's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Joteel. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Etxeberria (24) vs (6) Joteel
Joteel wants to pass the guard but Etxeberria is keeping the position.
Joteel trying to control the position from guard on top but Etxeberria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Etxeberria keeping full guard, as Joteel tries to pass.
Etxeberria keeping moving, preventing Joteel from controlling successfully. #T12#
Joteel looking to sit in guard and control but Etxeberria gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Etxeberria (26) vs (6) Joteel
Joteel wants to improve his position but instead Etxeberria has moved into half guard.
Joteel trying to get back to full guard but Etxeberria takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Etxeberria (29) vs (6) Joteel
Joteel is trying to escape the mount.
Joteel gets back to half guard.#T13#
Joteel tries to roll over but Etxeberria keeps him under control.
Joteel is still trying to improve position.
Etxeberria not doing much here.
Joteel wants to sweep but Etxeberria has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Etxeberria (32) vs (6) Joteel
Joteel is looking for a sweep.#T14#
Etxeberria passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Joteel! Score +2 for reaching mount: Etxeberria (34) vs (6) Joteel
Joteel is wriggling around trying to escape.
Etxeberria works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Etxeberria (37) vs (6) Joteel
Etxeberria controls the action.
Joteel wants to escape the position.
Joteel trying to control the position but Etxeberria manages to sink in the hooks.
Etxeberria has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Joteel's body.
Joteel tries to roll but Etxeberria sticks to his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Etxeberria controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Etxeberria takes the fight on points by 37 to 6.
An out of breath Bráulio Etxeberria 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:
WP 49
Date: Nov 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 22 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Bráulio Etxeberria!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kulik instigates a clinch.
Etxeberria has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kulik after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Kulik manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kulik looking for a sweep. Not yet Kulik, not yet.
Kulik is adopting a defensive guard.
Etxeberria is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
My spies in Hammer House of Horror inform me that Etxeberria has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1#
Etxeberria controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kulik controlling the position.
Kulik looking for a sweep. Not yet Kulik, not yet.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kulik seems keen to control Etxeberria's posture.
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Etxeberria preventing the sweep. #T2#
Kulik is working hard here to advance position.
Kulik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Etxeberria controls from within his opponent's guard.
Etxeberria trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Kulik pulls Etxeberria in close to prevent any damage.
Kulik really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kulik continues to stall.
Etxeberria won't allow Kulik to sweep him here. #T4#
Kulik seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kulik looking for a sweep. Not yet Kulik, not yet.
Kulik seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kulik is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (0) Etxeberria#T5#
Kulik won't allow Etxeberria to sweep him here.
Etxeberria keeping full guard, as Kulik tries to pass.
Etxeberria looking to control.
Kulik is stalling in the full guard.
Kulik advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (5) vs (0) Etxeberria#T6#
Kulik is looking to take a break and control but Etxeberria is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kulik is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T7#
Kulik tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Etxeberria tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kulik wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kulik passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Etxeberria! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kulik (7) vs (0) Etxeberria#T8#
Etxeberria really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kulik sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kulik wants to take Etxeberria's back here but Etxeberria is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T9#
Kulik controlling his opponent.
Kulik wants to take Etxeberria's back but he can't do it this time.
Etxeberria is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kulik controlling from the full mount. #T10#
Etxeberria is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kulik looking to control and managing it successfully. #T11#
Kulik'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.
Kulik fails to advance to Etxeberria's back.
Etxeberria is desperately trying to improve his position but Kulik has a good base and remains in mount.
Kulik content just to control the position here. #T12#
Kulik seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Etxeberria for as long as he can get away with.
Etxeberria is squirming around, avoiding Kulik's attempts to control the action.
Kulik tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T13#
Etxeberria is trying desperately to improve position.#T14#
Kulik controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik wants to control the pace but Etxeberria is squirming around nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik takes the fight on points by 7 to 0.
Vasiliy Kulik decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
WP 48
Date: Oct 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Bráulio Etxeberria! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 36 losses; Jacque Joteel!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Joteel drives through and clinches with Etxeberria against the cage.
Etxeberria prevents a takedown attempt there.
Joteel is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Joteel jumps guard and drags Etxeberria to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Etxeberria is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Joteel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Etxeberria (0) vs (2) Joteel
Etxeberria pulls Joteel in close to his closed guard and prevents Joteel from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Etxeberria keeping moving, preventing Joteel from controlling successfully.
Joteel sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Joteel trying to control the position from guard on top but Etxeberria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joteel stopping the sweep attempt from Etxeberria.
Etxeberria is working hard here to advance position.
Joteel has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Etxeberria controlling Joteel's posture.
Joteel seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've been hearing good reports from Etxeberria's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T2#
Joteel is continuing to stall.
Joteel trying to control but Etxeberria is working from the bottom.
Joteel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Etxeberria pulls Joteel in to control the position. #T3#
Joteel trying to control the position from guard on top but Etxeberria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joteel sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Etxeberria trying to control the position here.
Joteel trying to control the position from guard on top but Etxeberria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Etxeberria being controlled here, momentarily.
Let's hope that Joteel 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.
Etxeberria looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Joteel must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Etxeberria keeping full guard, as Joteel tries to pass.
Joteel trying to control but Etxeberria is working from the bottom.
Etxeberria pulls Joteel in to control the position. #T5##SUB2#
Joteel has gone for a leg lock! Etxeberria slips out almost immediately though and dives into Joteel's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Etxeberria (2) vs (2) Joteel
Etxeberria pushing down on Joteel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Joteel tries to get to full guard but Etxeberria has control of the leg.
Joteel has a hand on Etxeberria's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Etxeberria takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Etxeberria (5) vs (2) Joteel
Joteel can't escape the position.
Joteel wants to control but Etxeberria is having none of it.
Joteel tries to reverse the position but Etxeberria maintains control.#T6#
Joteel tries to improve his position but instead Etxeberria has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Etxeberria (8) vs (2) Joteel
Etxeberria is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Joteel tries to roll but Etxeberria sticks to his back.
#T7#
Etxeberria really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Joteel.
Joteel is trying to break free.
Joteel is still trying to improve position.
Etxeberria not allowing Joteel to control his hands.
Joteel is trying to break free.
#T8#
Joteel breaks Etxeberria's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Etxeberria (8) vs (4) Joteel
Joteel trying to control the position from guard on top but Etxeberria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Etxeberria looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Joteel wants to control from the top but Etxeberria keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Etxeberria 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: Etxeberria (10) vs (4) Joteel#T9#
Joteel tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Etxeberria has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Etxeberria (13) vs (4) Joteel
Joteel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Etxeberria controlling the position easily from mount.
Etxeberria'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.
Joteel tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T10#
Joteel wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Etxeberria (16) vs (4) Joteel
Etxeberria controlling the position well here. Joteel rolled but Etxeberria kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Joteel is really stuck here.
Joteel turns into Etxeberria and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Etxeberria (16) vs (6) Joteel
Etxeberria looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Etxeberria wants to improve his position but instead Joteel has moved into half guard.
Joteel trying to control the pace. #T11#
Etxeberria is staying active underneath Joteel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Joteel performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Etxeberria tries to get to full guard but Joteel has control of the leg. #T12#
Joteel is pressing down on Etxeberria's thigh, looking to free his foot. Etxeberria is holding on for now.
Etxeberria is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Joteel is trying to work for a kimura but Etxeberria is defending well.
Joteel wants to control but Etxeberria is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Joteel is looking for a kimura but Etxeberria is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Joteel to get the leverage.
Etxeberria is looking for a sweep. Joteel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T13#
Etxeberria won't allow Joteel to pass to mount.
Joteel is trying to control the action in half guard but Etxeberria is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Joteel looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Joteel is looking to stall here but Etxeberria recovers full guard.
Etxeberria keeping moving, preventing Joteel from controlling successfully. #T14#
Etxeberria looking for a sweep. Not yet Etxeberria, not yet.
Joteel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Etxeberria pulls Joteel in close to prevent any damage.
Joteel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Etxeberria keeping moving, preventing Joteel from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Etxeberria takes the fight on points by 16 to 6.
An out of breath Bráulio Etxeberria 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:
CFC 595
Date: Oct 06, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Soares gets caught flat footed, as Jime shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Soares is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Soares is looking for a triangle but Jime pushes his legs off easily.
Jime passes Soares's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Jime in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Soares tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Jime!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hadiki Jime! |
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Event:
CFC 593
Date: Sep 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Jime tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Contreras swivels and escapes.
Contreras is looking to counter punch.
Contreras tries to close the distance and clinch but Jime swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Contreras moves in looking to clinch but Jime pushes him off.
Contreras slaps away a takedown attempt from Jime, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mickey Contreras seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jime fails with the takedown.
Contreras definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mickey Contreras has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hadiki Jime.#CL#
Contreras rushes Jime and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Contreras presses Jime against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jime takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Contreras creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jime is trying to break the clinch but Contreras has him pressed against the cage.
Contreras has Jime pressed against the cage, preventing Jime from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Contreras has Jime pressed against the cage, preventing Jime from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jime takes a shot to the head.
Contreras tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jime's elbow.
Jime has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Contreras scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Contreras.
Jime is looking to take this one to the mat.
Contreras scores with a hook to the body.
Contreras scores with a shoulder strike.
Jime has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Contreras after a bit of a struggle.
Contreras lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jime.
Jime looks winded!
A nice right hand lands inside from Contreras.
A right handed body shot lands from Contreras.
Contreras gets through Jime's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC#Jime is rocked!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Contreras.
Jime is still on wobbly legs! Can Contreras finish him?
Contreras stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jime seems to have recovered his senses.
Contreras lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Contreras - that landed with a thud.
A hook to the body from Contreras.
Contreras softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stalling in the clinch from Contreras.
Stalling in the clinch from Contreras.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Contreras for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#T2#
A left hand lands to the body for Contreras.
A short right from Contreras on the inside.
Contreras stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Contreras lands a body shot in the clinch.
Contreras scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A hook to the body from Contreras.
Jime letting Contreras take a breather here.
Jime is looking to break free of the clinch but Contreras has double underhooks.
Contreras wants to stall.
Contreras misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Contreras doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Contreras lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Contreras makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mickey Contreras showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Contreras has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 10:8
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 10:8
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 10:8
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mickey Contreras! |
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Event:
CFC 588
Date: Sep 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Nogueira lands a nice hook to Jime's body. Jime takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A head kick misses from Nogueira .
Nogueira goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nogueira slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nogueira lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nogueira comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Nogueira scores with a four punch combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Jime feints and as Nogueira raises his hands in defense, Jime changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jime trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jime trying to control the position from guard on top but Nogueira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nogueira 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.
Jime trying to control but Nogueira is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Nogueira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jime doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jime manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nogueira looking for a sweep. Not yet Nogueira , not yet. #T1#
Jime passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Jime is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Jime is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jime is looking to advance position but Nogueira won't allow it.
Nogueira is looking to improve his position.
Nogueira is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Jime is working for a kimura but Nogueira is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Jime is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nogueira sees it coming and defends easily.
Jime is keen to just control but Nogueira is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Jime is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nogueira has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Nogueira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nogueira is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson Nogueira showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nogueira has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 10:9
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 10:9
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anderson Nogueira ! |
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Event:
TWG 38 (205lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 5 losses; Diego Nogueira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Hadiki Jime!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, David Schapiro and Franklyn Lucas.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jime enables Nogueira to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jime manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nogueira (2) vs (0) Jime#SUB2#
Jime working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nogueira doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nogueira manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nogueira trying to control the position from guard on top but Jime is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Nogueira drops back looking for a leg! Jime is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jime manages to kick Nogueira off! Nogueira jumps back into Jime's guard.
Nogueira trying to control the position from guard on top but Jime is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Nogueira 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. Nogueira seems to have locked his on tight now - Jime screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Nogueira, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Diego Nogueira!
Our winner, Diego Nogueira, 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:
TWG 38 (205lbs, D2): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Nov 05, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Hadiki Jime! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Hoyce Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Jime closes the distance and clinches.
Gracias wants a takedown.
Gracias jumps guard but Jime turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jime drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gracias pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jime tries to clinch but Gracias is having none of it. #TD#
Gracias gets caught napping as Jime dives in and scores a takedown. Gracias manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jime (2) vs (0) Gracias#SUB2#
Gracias escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jime gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jime might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jime stays in close to Gracias's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Jime 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.
Gracias is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jime pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracias is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Gracias is looking for a triangle but Jime pushes his legs off easily.
#T1#
Gracias trying to keep a closed guard but Jime is proving a slippery customer.
Jime trying to control but Gracias is working from the bottom.
Jime is pushing down on Gracias's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gracias is fighting to maintain full guard but Jime has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracias tries to roll over but Jime keeps him under control.
Jime content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Jime 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#
Jime is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracias defends it well. #T2##SUB#
Jime 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#
Jime seems to be working for a kimura but Gracias defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Jime is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T3##SUB#
Jime seems to be working for a kimura but Gracias defends the submission attempt.
Gracias manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Jime got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracias has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jime has managed to get both his arms back between Gracias's legs - danger averted.
Jime trying to control but Gracias is working from the bottom.
Jime won't allow Gracias to sweep him here.
Jime pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracias is keeping the position for now.
Jime works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4##SUB#
Jime is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracias sees it coming and defends easily.
Gracias is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracias gets full guard.
Jime trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracias is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Gracias looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Jime 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#
Gracias looking for a guillotine here but Jime defends easily.
#T5#
Gracias being controlled here, momentarily.
Jime trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jime wants to pass the guard but Gracias is keeping the position.
Jime passes Gracias's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Jime seems to be working for a kimura but Gracias defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Jime seems to be working for a kimura but Gracias defends the submission attempt.#T6#
Gracias is looking to improve his position.
Jime trying to advance position but Gracias counters by regaining guard. #SUB2#
Gracias is looking for a triangle but Jime pushes his legs off easily.
Jime stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jime stopping the sweep attempt from Gracias.
Jime wants to control from the top but Gracias keeps moving.
Jime is fighting to break Gracias's control of his arms but Gracias is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jime trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Jime wants to pass the guard but Gracias is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Jime got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracias has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jime has managed to get both his arms back between Gracias's legs - danger averted.
Gracias wants to sweep here but Jime controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Jime drops back looking for a leg! Gracias is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gracias manages to kick Jime off! Jime jumps back into Gracias's guard. #SUB2#
Gracias is looking for a triangle but Jime pushes his legs off easily.
Jime wants to control from the top but Gracias keeps moving. #T8#
Jime is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gracias is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Gracias isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Jime stacks Gracias 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 Jime! Score +3 for passing guard: Jime (5) vs (0) Gracias#SUB#
Jime tries for a kimura but Gracias is defending well. #SUB#
Jime is trying to get an arm triangle but Gracias is defending well. #SUB#
Jime is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gracias is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Jime thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T9#
Gracias manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jime (5) vs (2) Gracias
Jime regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gracias won't allow Jime to sweep him here.
Gracias is pushing down on Jime's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jime is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracias has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Gracias is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jime sees it coming and defends easily.
Jime gets full guard.
Gracias won't allow Jime to sweep him here. #SUB#
Jime looking for a guillotine here but Gracias defends easily.
Gracias sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jime's guard. #T10#
Jime is pressing down on Gracias's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gracias won't allow Jime to sweep him here.
Gracias advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jime (5) vs (5) Gracias
Jime tries to buck Gracias off but Gracias is having none of it.
Gracias trying to control the action but Jime is working from the bottom.
Jime tries to bench press Gracias off him but Gracias keeps the position.
Jime stops Gracias from passing to mount.
Gracias is looking to take a break and control but Jime is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T11#
Jime is looking to reverse the position.
Gracias trying to control the position but Jime is working away.
Jime tries to buck Gracias off but Gracias is having none of it.
Jime is trying to control Gracias's posture but Gracias avoids it. #SUB2#
Gracias working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T12#
Jime is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Gracias is trying to get an arm triangle but Jime is defending well. #SUB2#
Gracias tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracias has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jime is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jime is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gracias off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jime (9) vs (5) Gracias#T13##SUB#
Gracias is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Gracias tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gracias has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Jime (12) vs (5) Gracias#SUB#
Jime is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Gracias defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
I really don't envy Gracias right now.
#SUB#
Jime seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Gracias's chin but Gracias turns very nicely into Jime's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Gracias.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jime (12) vs (7) Gracias
Jime keeping full guard, as Gracias tries to pass. #T14#
Gracias trying to move into half guard but instead Jime has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jime (14) vs (7) Gracias#SUB2#
Gracias escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jime gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jime trying to control but Gracias is working from the bottom.
Jime pushes down on Gracias's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracias is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jime's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jime's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jime (14) vs (11) Gracias
Jime breaks Gracias's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jime (16) vs (11) Gracias
And that's the end of the fight!
Jime takes the fight on points by 16 to 11. |
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Event:
TWG 38 (205lbs, D2): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jackson Pollock! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Hadiki Jime!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Jime closes the distance and pushes Pollock back into the cage.
Pollock is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pollock can't get the takedown.
Pollock gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jime.
Pollock goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jime prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Pollock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jime is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Pollock goes for a takedown attempt but Jime pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
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Jime closes the distance and pushes Pollock back into the cage.
Jime goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pollock prevents it.
Jime gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pollock.
Pollock has Jime pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jime manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pollock tries for a takedown. No joy.
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Jime is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pollock gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pollock wants a takedown.
Pollock prevents a takedown attempt there.
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Jime is trying to trip Pollock. He has hold of a leg but Pollock is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Jime persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pollock (0) vs (2) Jime
Jime trying to control but Pollock is working from the bottom.
Jime sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pollock's guard.
Jime is trying to control. Pollock wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3##SUB2#
Jime is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Jime is working for a submission of some sort.
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Jime is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pollock is just riding it out for now. Jime eventually gives up the hold.
Jime seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pollock does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4##SUB#
Pollock is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jime pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Jime 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.
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The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jime is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pollock is just riding it out for now. Jime eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Jime is looking for a kimura but Pollock is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jime to get the leverage. #T5##SUB2#
Pollock is defending against the submission attempts here by Jime.
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Jime is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pollock has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Jime is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jime tries to pass to full mount but Pollock defends it.
Jime wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pollock keeps working.
Jime passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pollock (0) vs (5) Jime#T6##SUB2#
Jime jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Pollock is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Pollock and Jime has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
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Jime working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pollock sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Jime is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pollock is just riding it out for now. Jime eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Jime seems to be working for a kimura but Pollock defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7##SUB2#
Jime is looking for a kimura but Pollock is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jime to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Jime wants to work for an arm triangle but Pollock is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jime is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pollock (0) vs (8) Jime#SUB2#
Jime swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Pollock is now in Jime's guard. A big mistake from Jime there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pollock (2) vs (8) Jime
Jime controls Pollock momentarily but Pollock frees himself. #T8#
Pollock preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pollock trying to control the position from guard on top but Jime is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Pollock is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jime is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jime has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pollock (2) vs (10) Jime
Pollock wants to sweep but no luck.
Jime stands and throws Pollock's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pollock (2) vs (13) Jime#SUB2#
Jime is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pollock knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Jime swings around for an armbar but Pollock sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jime's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pollock (4) vs (13) Jime#T9#
Jime 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: Pollock (4) vs (15) Jime
Jime tries to pass to full mount but Pollock defends it.
Jime works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pollock (4) vs (18) Jime#SUB2#
Pollock defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Jime.
Pollock wants to hold on but Jime pushes him away.
Pollock is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T10#
Jime trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Jime working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Pollock keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pollock is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Jime swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Pollock is now in Jime's guard. A big mistake from Jime there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pollock (6) vs (18) Jime
Pollock trying to control but Jime is working from the bottom.
Jime is trying to keep Pollock in close.
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Jime has his foot on Pollock's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pollock works his way back into a safe position though.#T11##SUB2#
Jime is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pollock trying to control the position from guard on top but Jime is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Jime looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Pollock has picked Jime up and slammed him! Jime can't keep hold of the triangle and Pollock manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Pollock (9) vs (18) Jime
Jime is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jime moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jime bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pollock's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pollock (9) vs (20) Jime
Pollock looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jime is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Jime drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Pollock dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pollock (11) vs (20) Jime#T12#
Jime bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pollock's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pollock (11) vs (22) Jime
Jime trying to control but Pollock is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Pollock is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Jime drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pollock looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pollock looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pollock! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pollock (15) vs (22) Jime
Jime struggling a bit here.#T13#
Jime manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Jime moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pollock postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jime is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pollock (15) vs (24) Jime
Jime advances to half guard.
Jime stalling away here and it's allowed Pollock to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Jime wants to control from the top but Pollock keeps moving. #T14#
Jime stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pollock swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jime pushes down on Pollock's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jime tries to pass to full mount but Pollock defends it. #SUB2#
Jime is working for a kimura here but Pollock manages to reverse the position and he's now in Jime's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pollock (17) vs (24) Jime
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jime is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pollock (17) vs (26) Jime
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jime advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Pollock (17) vs (29) Jime
And that's the end of the fight!
Jime wins on points by 29 to 17. |
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