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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 90 wins and 70 losses; Conald Petersen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 41 losses; Jari Laitila!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Petersen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Petersen (4) vs (0) Laitila
Laitila tries to improve position but can't.
Petersen has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Petersen (6) vs (0) Laitila
Petersen wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Laitila can't escape the position.
Laitila slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Laitila looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Petersen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Laitila manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Laitila is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Petersen defends well.
Petersen sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen passes Laitila's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Petersen moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (9) vs (0) Laitila
Petersen has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Petersen (11) vs (0) Laitila
Laitila felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Petersen content just to control the position here.
Petersen tries to control but Laitila wriggling away.
Laitila is trying desperately to improve position.
Laitila regains half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Petersen is looking to take a break and control but Laitila is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Petersen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Laitila is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Still in half guard, Petersen seems content to control.#SUB2#
Laitila looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Petersen content to control rather than advance.
Petersen trying to control the action but Laitila is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Laitila looking for submissions off his back.
Petersen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Petersen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Laitila looking for submissions off his back.
Petersen is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (14) vs (0) Laitila
Petersen controlling his opponent.
Laitila is looking to improve his position but Petersen isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Laitila is still trying to improve position.
Petersen tries to control but Laitila wriggling away.
Laitila working to try and regain half guard.
Petersen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Laitila keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Petersen tries to control but Laitila wriggling away. #SUB#
Petersen has hold of Laitila's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Laitila manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Laitila keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Laitila regains half guard.
Petersen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laitila keeps working.
Still in half guard, Petersen seems content to control.#SUB2#
Laitila looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Laitila is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Petersen pulls his head out easily.
Petersen wants to take a breather but Laitila is having none of it.
Petersen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Petersen trying to pass the guard but Laitila defending well. #SUB2#
Laitila looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T5#
Petersen trying to control from half guard but Laitila is working away.
Petersen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Laitila is not content to let Petersen control the position.#SUB2#
Laitila looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Petersen is looking to take a break and control but Laitila is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Laitila looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Petersen is trying to control. Laitila wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Laitila looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T6#
Petersen trying to mount his opponent but Laitila defends it.
Petersen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Petersen moves into full mount! Laitila won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (17) vs (0) Laitila
Petersen wants to control the pace but Laitila is squirming around nicely.
Laitila is looking to improve his position but Petersen isn't that keen on the idea.
Petersen tries to control but Laitila wriggling away.
Petersen prevents Laitila from getting the reversal.
Laitila keeps trying to improve his position.
Petersen content just to control the position here.
Petersen wants to take Laitila's back here but Laitila is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Laitila is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T7#
Petersen tries to control but Laitila wriggling away.
Laitila is looking to improve his position but Petersen isn't that keen on the idea.
Petersen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Laitila tries to reverse the position but Petersen maintains control.
Petersen takes Laitila's back. Score +3 for taking back: Petersen (20) vs (0) Laitila
Laitila is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Petersen keeps control of the position as Laitila tries to break free.
Petersen trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T8#
Petersen slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Laitila breaks Petersen's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (20) vs (2) Laitila
Laitila stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Petersen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Petersen wants to sweep but no luck.
Laitila looking to pass the guard.
Petersen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Petersen is pulling down on Laitila's head. It's preventing any offense from Laitila, at least for the moment.
Laitila trying to move into half guard but instead Petersen has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (22) vs (2) Laitila
Petersen stands and throws Laitila's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (25) vs (2) Laitila
Laitila tries to improve position but can't.
Petersen is looking to take a break and control but Laitila is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T9#
Laitila tries to buck Petersen off but Petersen is having none of it.
Laitila manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Laitila tries to roll over but Petersen keeps him under control.
Petersen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Laitila is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Petersen pulls his head out easily.
Petersen trying to control the pace.
Petersen'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.#SUB2#
Laitila looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Petersen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laitila keeps working. #T10#
Petersen content to control rather than advance.
Petersen is keen to just control but Laitila is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Laitila is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Petersen pulls his head out easily.
Petersen is looking to take a break and control but Laitila is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Laitila manages to get to full guard.
Petersen tries to free his leg and advance position but Laitila is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Laitila is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Petersen is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Laitila working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Petersen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Petersen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Laitila looks winded!
Petersen passes Laitila's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T11#
Petersen wants to free his trapped foot but Laitila is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Laitila actively working from the bottom here.
Petersen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Petersen is looking to advance position but Laitila won't allow it.
Petersen is taking a breather. Laitila 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.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Petersen.
Laitila is staying active underneath Petersen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Laitila is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Laitila looking for submissions off his back.#T12##SUB2#
Laitila looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Petersen in particular looking to stall.
Petersen is trying to control. Laitila wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Still in half guard, Petersen seems content to control.
Petersen is looking to take a break and control but Laitila is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Laitila looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Petersen in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Laitila looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Petersen is keen to just control but Laitila is a slippery customer.#T13#
Petersen passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Laitila! Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (28) vs (2) Laitila
Laitila is looking to improve his position but Petersen isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Laitila tries to improve his position but Petersen has taken his back! Petersen has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Laitila tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Petersen pushes Laitila away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Conald Petersen!
Conald Petersen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
C295: Queiroz vs Nakagawa II
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Nakagawa throws a shot from downtown. Vale Queiroz moves away and avoids it.
Nakagawa moves in looking to clinch but Vale Queiroz pushes him off.#CL#
Vale Queiroz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Nakagawa breaks the clinch.
Vale Queiroz thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've been told by Vale Queiroz's head coaches at HELLCADEMY that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Vale Queiroz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nakagawa.
Vale Queiroz throws a low kick but Nakagawa avoids it.
Vale Queiroz misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Nakagawa counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Vale Queiroz scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Nakagawa manages to mount him!
Nakagawa misses with a head shot.
Vale Queiroz taking shots to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakagawa looking to control but Vale Queiroz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Nakagawa goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Vale Queiroz turns into him and now he's in Nakagawa's guard.
Vale Queiroz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Nakagawa trying to control the position.
Vale Queiroz tries to stand but Nakagawa is controlling from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nakagawa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vale Queiroz is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Nakagawa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Nakagawa working for a triangle but Vale Queiroz defends it easily.
#T3##SUB2#
Nakagawa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vale Queiroz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vale Queiroz would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nakagawa looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Vale Queiroz looks to score with a jab to the body but Nakagawa is just out of range.
Vale Queiroz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nakagawa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vale Queiroz throws a head kick that half lands.
Vale Queiroz throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Nakagawa counters with a shoot takedown. Vale Queiroz fights it but they end up in guard.
Vale Queiroz keeping moving, preventing Nakagawa from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Nakagawa drops back, looking for a kneebar! Vale Queiroz looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Vale Queiroz looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Vale Queiroz! #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Erasmo Vale Queiroz will probably get the nod.
That's time! Vale Queiroz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Vale Queiroz throws a right and a left that Nakagawa avoids nicely.
Vale Queiroz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vale Queiroz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vale Queiroz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And Nakagawa tries to counter it with a takedown but Vale Queiroz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
No joy there for Vale Queiroz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vale Queiroz tries to clinch but Nakagawa is having none of it.
Nakagawa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz throws a head kick that misses.
Nakagawa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakagawa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vale Queiroz is looking to clinch but Nakagawa is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakagawa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz throws a right hand that Nakagawa ducks under and follows up with a left that Nakagawa also avoids with ease.
Nakagawa with the counter takedown but Vale Queiroz avoids it easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Vale Queiroz lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nakagawa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nakagawa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#TD2#
Nakagawa gets a takedown into half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Nakagawa working his ground and pound in the gym.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vale Queiroz won't allow Nakagawa to pass to mount. #T1#
Nakagawa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vale Queiroz has hold of Nakagawa's hands but Nakagawa slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nakagawa prevents Vale Queiroz from standing back up.
Shinnosuke Nakagawa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nakagawa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vale Queiroz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vale Queiroz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nakagawa. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nakagawa is looking to advance position but Vale Queiroz won't allow it.
Nakagawa is keen to just control but Vale Queiroz is a slippery customer.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Nakagawa is looking to pass Vale Queiroz's guard but actually Vale Queiroz recovers to full guard.
Nakagawa controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vale Queiroz fails to land with a series of punches.
Nakagawa looks to land a left hand but Vale Queiroz moved out of range nicely.
Vale Queiroz misses with a low kick.
And Nakagawa tries to counter it with a takedown but Vale Queiroz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Nakagawa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vale Queirozs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vale Queiroz throws a leg kick but Nakagawa sees it coming and moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nakagawa.
Vale Queiroz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nakagawa.
Vale Queiroz misses with a straight left. #CL#
Vale Queiroz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nakagawa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz misses with some punches.
Nakagawa prevents a body shot from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vale Queiroz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nakagawa is trying to break free.
Vale Queiroz blocks a body shot from Nakagawa.
Nakagawa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vale Queiroz pushes Nakagawa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
A shot in the inside from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz is pressed up against the cage. Nakagawa has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vale Queiroz down to the mat. Vale Queiroz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Vale Queiroz throws a jab but it's blocked by Nakagawa.
Nakagawa with the counter takedown but Vale Queiroz avoids it easily.#CL2#
Nakagawa clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vale Queiroz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vale Queiroz lands a right hand.
Nakagawa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinnosuke Nakagawa.
Vale Queiroz digs a right hand underneath Nakagawa's ribcage. Nakagawa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vale Queiroz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vale Queiroz lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD2#
Nakagawa successfully pulls guard.
Vale Queiroz trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nakagawa's guard.#SU#
Vale Queiroz stands and steps away. Nakagawa gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Nakagawa throws a hook but Vale Queiroz avoids it easily.
Vale Queiroz throws a leg kick but Nakagawa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Vale Queiroz throws a front kick aimed at Nakagawa's knee but Nakagawa avoids it well.
Nakagawa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nakagawa keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Vale Queiroz moves into the clinch.
Nakagawa throws a punch but it's blocked by Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nakagawa can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Nakagawa decides to pull guard.
Nakagawa is looking to sweep but instead, Vale Queiroz has passed into half guard.
#SUB2#
Nakagawa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vale Queiroz pulls his head out easily.
Nakagawa manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakagawa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vale Queiroz is one step ahead there. #T1##SUB2#
Nakagawa has an active guard here but Vale Queiroz has managed to pass into half guard.
Nakagawa wants to control but Vale Queiroz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
It looks like Vale Queiroz is going to stand back up.
#SUB2#
Nakagawa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nakagawa trying to control here.
Vale Queiroz prevents Nakagawa from improving his position.
Vale Queiroz is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Vale Queiroz has managed to clinch.
#T3#
Vale Queiroz misses with a body punch.
Nakagawa throws a punch but it's blocked by Vale Queiroz.
Nakagawa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nakagawa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vale Queiroz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vale Queiroz lands with a short shot to the head.
Vale Queiroz lands a shot to the body.
Vale Queiroz struggles to land a body shot inside as Nakagawa controls his hands.
Nakagawa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nakagawa blocking some punches.
Vale Queiroz can't find room to land a body shot as Nakagawa controls the action.
Nakagawa tries to work over Vale Queiroz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nakagawa throws a head punch that misses.
Vale Queiroz lands with a right to the head.
Nakagawa has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vale Queiroz after a bit of a struggle.
Nakagawa presses Vale Queiroz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vale Queiroz tries to work over Nakagawa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vale Queiroz blocks a body shot from Nakagawa.
Nakagawa drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vale Queiroz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinnosuke Nakagawa.
Vale Queiroz scores with a shot to the side of Nakagawa's head. #T4#
Vale Queiroz pushes Nakagawa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nakagawa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vale Queiroz stops a takedown attempt from Nakagawa.
Vale Queiroz tries a body shot but Nakagawa blocks it.
Vale Queiroz scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vale Queiroz.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nakagawa tries to throw a body punch but Vale Queiroz avoids it by throwing Nakagawa back against the cage.
Vale Queiroz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vale Queiroz misses with a body punch.
Vale Queiroz gets through Nakagawa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vale Queiroz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nakagawa or not.
Vale Queiroz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nakagawa blocks a body shot from Vale Queiroz.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nakagawa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vale Queiroz struggles to land a body shot inside as Nakagawa controls his hands.
Vale Queiroz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nakagawa backwards.
Nakagawa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A shot in the inside from Vale Queiroz.
A body shot lands from Vale Queiroz.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Vale Queiroz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nakagawa is out of range.
Vale Queiroz throws a series of strikes that have Nakagawa backpedaling.
Nakagawa checks a leg kick.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz is winning the standup battle so far.
Nakagawa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Vale Queiroz throws a good cross that connects.
Vale Queiroz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vale Queiroz. That's going to slow Nakagawa down.
Nakagawa throws a hook to the side of Vale Queiroz's head but Vale Queiroz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vale Queiroz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nakagawa moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vale Queiroz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vale Queiroz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nakagawa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd cheers as Vale Queiroz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nakagawa doesn't seem phased though.#T1##CL#
Vale Queiroz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nakagawa, pushing him back against the cage.
Vale Queiroz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vale Queiroz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vale Queiroz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vale Queiroz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vale Queiroz misses with some punches.
Vale Queiroz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vale Queiroz misses with a body punch.
Nakagawa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vale Queiroz backwards. #TD2#
Nakagawa has Vale Queiroz pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Nakagawa pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Vale Queiroz tumbling to the mat - Nakagawa dives into Vale Queiroz's guard.
Nakagawa stops Vale Queiroz from standing up.
Vale Queiroz is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Nakagawa dives into side control.
#T2#
Nakagawa trying to control the position but Vale Queiroz is working away.
Nakagawa with the ground and pound but Vale Queiroz regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Nakagawa stops Vale Queiroz from getting back to his feet.
Nakagawa wants to pass to mount but Vale Queiroz is defending the position.
Nakagawa is stalling here. Vale Queiroz is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Nakagawa seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Vale Queiroz has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Nakagawa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nakagawa tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Vale Queiroz easily slips into full mount!
Nakagawa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nakagawa wants to control but Vale Queiroz is having none of it.
Nakagawa is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SU#
Vale Queiroz stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.#CL#
Nakagawa gets tackled into the cage by Vale Queiroz. Vale Queiroz maintains the clinch.
Vale Queiroz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vale Queiroz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vale Queiroz misses with a punch to the body.
Vale Queiroz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vale Queiroz misses with a punch to the body.
Vale Queiroz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nakagawa's elbow.
Vale Queiroz lands a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz had his way with Shinnosuke Nakagawa in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Vale Queiroz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vale Queiroz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nakagawa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Danga de danga de dang - Vale Queiroz scores with a four punch combination!
Vale Queiroz clobbers Nakagawa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nakagawa misses with a hook.
Vale Queiroz is looking to score with low kicks.
Nakagawa moves out of range as Vale Queiroz strikes.
Nakagawa scores with a nice head shot.
Vale Queiroz misses with a few strikes there.
Vale Queiroz does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakagawa keeps the fight on the outside.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz misses with a low kick.
Nakagawa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vale Queiroz with a nice calf kick.#T1#
Vale Queiroz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nakagawa is out of range.
Vale Queiroz missing with a left hand there. Nakagawa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Vale Queiroz clinches up with Nakagawa and pushes him back against the cage.
Nakagawa tries to work over Vale Queiroz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vale Queiroz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nakagawa jumps guard but Vale Queiroz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nakagawa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nakagawa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vale Queiroz tries to work over Nakagawa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vale Queiroz misses with a body punch.
Nakagawa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vale Queiroz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nakagawa looking for a takedown.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinnosuke Nakagawa.
Vale Queiroz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vale Queiroz is pressed up against the cage. Nakagawa has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vale Queiroz down to the mat. Vale Queiroz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nakagawa is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#CL#
Vale Queiroz moves into the clinch.
Nakagawa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nakagawa lands a nice shot to the body.
Shinnosuke Nakagawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Vale Queiroz lands a hook that snaps the head of Nakagawa backwards.
Nakagawa swings wildly with an uppercut but Vale Queiroz uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Vale Queiroz as the two fighters clinch.
#BC2#
Nakagawa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vale Queiroz tries to close the distance and clinch but Nakagawa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vale Queiroz works the jab nicely.
Vale Queiroz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vale Queiroz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nakagawa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nakagawa keeps the fight on the outside.
Nakagawa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vale Queiroz sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Vale Queiroz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nice body punch from Vale Queiroz - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Vale Queiroz.
A shot in the inside from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nakagawas head. #T3#
Vale Queiroz can't find room to land a body shot as Nakagawa controls the action.
Vale Queiroz pushes Nakagawa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nakagawa.
Vale Queiroz lands with a right to the head.
Vale Queiroz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A shot in the inside from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz presses Nakagawa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vale Queiroz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vale Queiroz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nakagawa backwards.
Vale Queiroz scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Vale Queiroz.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vale Queiroz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vale Queiroz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vale Queiroz lands a right hand.
Vale Queiroz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nakagawa can't get the takedown.
Good body shot from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz struggles to land a body shot inside as Nakagawa controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T4#
Vale Queiroz cracks Nakagawa with a nice body shot.
Vale Queiroz lands a right hand.
Vale Queiroz misses with a body punch.
Vale Queiroz lands a shoulder strike.
Vale Queiroz gets through Nakagawa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC#Nakagawa is rocked!
Vale Queiroz lands with a short shot to the head.
Nakagawa is still on wobbly legs! Can Vale Queiroz finish him?
Nakagawa misses with a punch on the inside.
Vale Queiroz tries to work over Nakagawa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nakagawa swings wildly with an uppercut but Vale Queiroz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vale Queiroz has Nakagawa pressed against the cage, preventing Nakagawa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nakagawa seems to have recovered his senses.
Vale Queiroz lands with a short shot to the head.
Nakagawa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vale Queiroz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vale Queiroz tries a body shot but Nakagawa blocks it.
A short right from Vale Queiroz.
Good body shot from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz lands a hook that snaps the head of Nakagawa backwards.
Nakagawa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Vale Queiroz.
And that's the end of the fight!
Erasmo Vale Queiroz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vale Queiroz, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 50:46
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 49:46
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erasmo Vale Queiroz!
Erasmo Vale Queiroz retains his light heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Erasmo Vale Queiroz 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:
CFC CG 8
Date: Apr 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 42 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 6 losses; Cesare Borgia!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Alopodis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Borgia has a takedown stuffed.
Borgia tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Alopodis defends well and Borgia ends up having to push Alopodis into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ceph Alopodis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cesare Borgia.
Alopodis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Borgia.
Borgia shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Alopodis as he jumps to the side.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Borgia is defended easily by Alopodis.
Borgia displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alopodis. #TD2#
Borgia throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Alopodis tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Borgia is in Alopodis's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alopodis (0) vs (2) Borgia#SUB#
Alopodis is looking for a triangle but Borgia pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Alopodis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Alopodis keeping full guard, as Borgia tries to pass. #SUB#
Borgia got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alopodis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Borgia has managed to get both his arms back between Alopodis's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Alopodis looking for a guillotine here but Borgia defends easily.
#T1#
Borgia looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Borgia got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alopodis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Borgia has managed to get both his arms back between Alopodis's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Alopodis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Borgia got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alopodis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Borgia has managed to get both his arms back between Alopodis's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Borgia is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Alopodis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Borgia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Borgia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Alopodis has his foot on Borgia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Borgia works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Alopodis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Borgia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Borgia passes Alopodis's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T2##SUB#
Alopodis actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Borgia is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Alopodis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Borgia. #SUB#
Alopodis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Borgia pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Alopodis is defending against the submission attempts here by Borgia.
#SUB2#
Borgia 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#
Alopodis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3##SUB2#
Borgia seems to be looking for submissions.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Borgia has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Alopodis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Borgia is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Alopodis! Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (0) vs (5) Borgia
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Borgia is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Alopodis has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Alopodis is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Borgia is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Alopodis has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Borgia looking to secure an arm triangle but Alopodis defends it well.
Alopodis sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T4#
Alopodis tries to get to full guard but Borgia has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Borgia is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Alopodis defends it well. #SUB#
Alopodis actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Borgia is looking for a kimura but Alopodis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Borgia to get the leverage. #SUB#
Alopodis looking to work for a kimura 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.#SUB2#
Borgia seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Alopodis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Borgia pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Borgia is working for a kimura but Alopodis is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Alopodis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T5##SUB2#
Borgia is looking for a kimura but Alopodis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Borgia to get the leverage.
Alopodis wants to improve his position but Borgia is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Borgia is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Alopodis is defending against the submission attempts here by Borgia.
#SUB#
Alopodis actively working from the bottom here.
Alopodis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alopodis.
Borgia tries to free his leg and advance position but Alopodis is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Borgia drops back looking for a leg! Alopodis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alopodis manages to kick Borgia off! Borgia jumps back into Alopodis's guard.
Borgia tries to free his leg and advance position but Alopodis is retaining full guard. #T6##SUB#
Alopodis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alopodis is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (2) vs (5) Borgia#SUB2#
Borgia looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Alopodis passes into half guard. #SUB#
Alopodis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Borgia has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Borgia looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Borgia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alopodis pulls his head out easily.
Borgia is pressing down on Alopodis's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Borgia throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T7##SUB2#
Borgia has his foot on Alopodis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alopodis works his way back into a safe position though.
Borgia looks winded!
Alopodis slips nicely into half guard.
Alopodis works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (5) vs (5) Borgia#SUB#
Alopodis jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Borgia manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Alopodis tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Borgia tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Alopodis thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Borgia tries to improve position but can't. #T8#
Borgia gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Alopodis seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Alopodis is working for a kimura but Borgia is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Borgia looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Borgia is defending against the submission attempts here by Alopodis.
#SUB#
Alopodis is looking for a kimura but Borgia is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Alopodis to get the leverage. #T9#
Alopodis prevents Borgia from improving his position.
Borgia is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Borgia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Borgia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Borgia looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Borgia actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Alopodis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Borgia doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Alopodis. #SUB#
Alopodis 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.
#T10##SUB2#
Borgia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Alopodis 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#
Borgia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Alopodis seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Borgia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T11##SUB2#
Borgia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Alopodis 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#
Borgia actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Alopodis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Borgia sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Borgia looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Borgia looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Alopodis 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.
#T12##SUB#
Alopodis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Borgia doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Alopodis. #SUB#
Alopodis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Borgia defends it well. #SUB2#
Borgia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Alopodis is looking for a kimura but Borgia is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Alopodis to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Borgia actively working from the bottom here.#T13##SUB2#
Borgia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alopodis pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Alopodis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Borgia actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Alopodis wants to work for an arm triangle but Borgia is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Borgia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Alopodis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Borgia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alopodis pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Borgia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alopodis pulls his head out easily. #T14##SUB#
Alopodis is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Alopodis 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#
Borgia looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Borgia looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Alopodis is trying to work for a kimura but Borgia is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Alopodis gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Alopodis takes the fight on points by 6 to 5.
Ceph Alopodis is the new super heavyweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ceph Alopodis thanked Urban Fighter for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
CFC CG 8
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 2 losses; Yojizo Trismegistus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Paul Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Hunter darts in and clinches Trismegistus up against the ropes.#TD2#
Hunter gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trismegistus (0) vs (2) Hunter
Hunter prevents Trismegistus from improving his position.
Trismegistus is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hunter's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hunter's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Trismegistus (4) vs (2) Hunter
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hunter defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Trismegistus's arms.
Trismegistus trying to control momentarily.
#T1##SUB#
Trismegistus working for a choke but Hunter reverses nicely into Trismegistus 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trismegistus (4) vs (4) Hunter
Trismegistus is pulling down on Hunter's head to control his posture.
Trismegistus is trying to keep Hunter in close.
Trismegistus looking for a sweep. Not yet Trismegistus, not yet. #SUB#
Trismegistus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Trismegistus wants to sweep here but Hunter controlling him for the moment. #T2##SUB#
Trismegistus isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hunter stacks Trismegistus 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 Hunter! Score +3 for passing guard: Trismegistus (4) vs (7) Hunter
Trismegistus is looking for a sweep.
Hunter wants to control but Trismegistus is keeping him busy.
Trismegistus tries to bench press Hunter off him but Hunter keeps the position.
Trismegistus sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Trismegistus works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3##SUB#
Trismegistus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hunter slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hunter preventing the sweep.
Trismegistus trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Trismegistus looking for a guillotine here but Hunter defends easily.
Trismegistus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
Trismegistus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Trismegistus trying to control the position.
Trismegistus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hunter is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Trismegistus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Trismegistus looking for a sweep. Not yet Trismegistus, not yet. #T5#
Trismegistus looking to control.
Hunter showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Trismegistus has his foot on Hunter's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hunter works his way back into a safe position though.
Trismegistus 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.
Trismegistus working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Trismegistus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hunter is aware though and is defending well.
Trismegistus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hunter manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trismegistus (6) vs (7) Hunter
Trismegistus tries to free his leg and advance position but Hunter is retaining full guard. #T6#
Hunter pulls Trismegistus in close to prevent any damage.
Trismegistus sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T7#
Hunter controls Trismegistus momentarily but Trismegistus frees himself.
Hunter keeping moving, preventing Trismegistus from controlling successfully.
Trismegistus looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Trismegistus drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hunter manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Trismegistus has Hunter in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trismegistus (6) vs (9) Hunter
Trismegistus controls Hunter momentarily but Hunter frees himself. #T8#
Trismegistus can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hunter controls the pace.#SUB#
Trismegistus working for a triangle but Hunter defends it easily.
Hunter must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Trismegistus has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Hunter doesn't defend quickly enough and Trismegistus has managed to lock this one up! Can Hunter escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Trismegistus on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Yojizo Trismegistus!
Yojizo Trismegistus retains his heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Yojizo Trismegistus 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:
CFC CG 8
Date: Apr 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Benjamin Sisko! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 11 losses; Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Czarny Z Garbowa looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sisko! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sisko (0) vs (4) Czarny Z Garbowa#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sisko tries to improve position but can't.
Sisko is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Czarny Z Garbowa off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sisko (4) vs (4) Czarny Z Garbowa
Sisko seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Sisko working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Sisko tightening his grip on Czarny Z Garbowa, looking for the choke.
Czarny Z Garbowa 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.#SUB#
Sisko is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Czarny Z Garbowa is defending well though. Sisko let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Czarny Z Garbowa is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Sisko is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Sisko looking to break Czarny Z Garbowa's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Czarny Z Garbowa remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sisko will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T1#
Sisko controlling well, preventing Czarny Z Garbowa from escaping the position.
Czarny Z Garbowa breaks Sisko's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sisko (4) vs (6) Czarny Z Garbowa#SUB#
Sisko working for a triangle but Czarny Z Garbowa defends it easily.
Sisko keeping full guard, as Czarny Z Garbowa tries to pass. #SUB#
Sisko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Czarny Z Garbowa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Czarny Z Garbowa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sisko keeping full guard, as Czarny Z Garbowa tries to pass. #SUB#
Sisko has his foot on Czarny Z Garbowa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Czarny Z Garbowa works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Sisko has his foot on Czarny Z Garbowa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Czarny Z Garbowa works his way back into a safe position though.#T2##SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Czarny Z Garbowa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Czarny Z Garbowa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sisko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Czarny Z Garbowa pushes down on Sisko's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Sisko looking for submissions off his back.
Czarny Z Garbowa prevents Sisko from improving his position.#SUB#
Sisko looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Sisko is defending against the submission attempts here by Czarny Z Garbowa.
#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa seems to be looking for submissions.
#T3##SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sisko defends it well. #SUB#
Sisko looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Sisko looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Sisko actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Sisko looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Sisko actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Sisko looking for submissions off his back.
Sisko is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T4##SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa is trying to work for a kimura but Sisko is defending well.
#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa wants to work for an arm triangle but Sisko is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Sisko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sisko defends it well. #SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa is working for a kimura but Sisko is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Sisko actively working from the bottom here.#T5#
The fighters are battling for position here. Sisko manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Czarny Z Garbowa passes Sisko's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Sisko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Sisko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Sisko defend it? Czarny Z Garbowa steps over the head and cranks it - Sisko is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Czarny Z Garbowa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa!
Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CFC CG 8
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 0 losses; Android Sixty Five! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 11 losses; Anderson Nogueira !
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nogueira fails with a takedown attempt.
Nogueira tries for a takedown but Sixty Five circles away easily#TD#
and Sixty Five counters with a shoot takedown. Nogueira fights it but they end up in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sixty Five (2) vs (0) Nogueira
Nogueira trying to control the position.
Sixty Five passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Sixty Five (5) vs (0) Nogueira
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nogueira holds on to Sixty Five's head and controls the position momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sixty Five is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nogueira knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nogueira prevents Sixty Five from moving into mount. #T1#
Nogueira is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Sixty Five wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nogueira , who protects the arm well.
Sixty Five advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sixty Five (7) vs (0) Nogueira #SUB#
Sixty Five looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Sixty Five goes for an armbar but Nogueira turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Nogueira . Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sixty Five (7) vs (2) Nogueira #SUB#
Sixty Five has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nogueira can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2##SUB#
Sixty Five throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Sixty Five has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nogueira can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sixty Five pulls Nogueira in close to his closed guard and prevents Nogueira from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Sixty Five is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
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#
Sixty Five tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sixty Five lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sixty Five (9) vs (2) Nogueira
Nogueira is trying to control the position but Sixty Five postures up.
Sixty Five trying to control the position from guard on top but Nogueira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sixty Five tries to free his leg and advance position but Nogueira is retaining full guard.
Nogueira keeping moving, preventing Sixty Five from controlling successfully.
Sixty Five looking to sit in guard and control but Nogueira gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sixty Five (9) vs (4) Nogueira #T4#
Sixty Five keeping moving, preventing Nogueira from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Sixty Five has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nogueira can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Nogueira is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Sixty Five has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Nogueira is looking to defend but Sixty Five has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Nogueira ! Sixty Five pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Nogueira taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Android Sixty Five!
Android Sixty Five 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:
CFC CG 8
Date: Apr 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 13 losses; Shane Goble! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 37 losses; Darian Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Goble gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goble (0) vs (2) Cruz#SUB#
Goble looking for a guillotine here but Cruz defends easily.
#SUB2#
Cruz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Cruz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Goble looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cruz advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (0) vs (5) Cruz
Goble manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cruz's best efforts.#SUB#
Goble looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cruz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Goble manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Goble is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cruz is aware though and is defending well.#T1##SUB#
Goble looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Cruz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cruz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Cruz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cruz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cruz wants to pass the guard but Goble is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Cruz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Cruz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Cruz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Cruz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Goble had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cruz defends it easily.#SUB#
Goble working for a triangle but Cruz defends it easily.
#T2##SUB#
Cruz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cruz looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Goble looking for a guillotine here but Cruz defends easily.
#SUB#
Goble had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cruz defends it easily.
Goble seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB2#
Cruz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cruz looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Goble is looking for a triangle but Cruz pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Goble looking for a guillotine here but Cruz defends easily.
#T3##SUB2#
Cruz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Goble escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cruz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Goble really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cruz pushing down on Goble's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Goble is looking for a sweep. Cruz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Goble looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Cruz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Goble is just riding it out for now. Cruz eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Cruz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4##SUB2#
Cruz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Goble actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Goble is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cruz pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Cruz is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Cruz is looking for a kimura but Goble is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cruz to get the leverage.
Goble moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Goble is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cruz is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Goble had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cruz defends it easily.#SUB#
Goble escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cruz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T5#
Cruz advances to half guard.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Cruz has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Cruz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Goble actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Goble is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cruz pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Goble is defending against the submission attempts here by Cruz.
#SUB2#
Cruz wants to work for an arm triangle but Goble is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Goble wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Cruz is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Cruz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T6##SUB2#
Cruz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Cruz is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Goble actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Cruz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Goble sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Goble looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Goble is pressing down on Cruz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T7#
Cruz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Cruz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Goble working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cruz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cruz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Cruz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cruz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Cruz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cruz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cruz looks winded!#SUB#
Goble is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Goble throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cruz is pushing down on Goble's leg trying to pass to half guard. Goble is fighting to maintain full guard but Cruz has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Cruz is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Goble is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Darian Cruz!
Darian Cruz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CFC CG 8
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Satan Blue! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Douglas Muir!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Blue has closed the distance and engaged Muir in a clinch.
Muir drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
Blue manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Blue pushes a forearm under Muir's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Muir is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Satan Blue!
During a confident post fight interview, Satan Blue thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CFC CG 8
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 3 losses; Anderson Da Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Darragh Prendergast!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Prendergast has Da Silva up against the ropes in a clinch.
#TD2#
Prendergast gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Da Silva (0) vs (2) Prendergast
The fighters are battling for position here. Da Silva manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Da Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Prendergast can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Prendergast must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Prendergast preventing the sweep.
Da Silva is trying to keep Prendergast in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Da Silva working for a triangle but Prendergast defends it easily.
Da Silva seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Da Silva pushes a forearm under Prendergast's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Prendergast is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anderson Da Silva!
A victorious Anderson Da Silva 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:
CFC CG 8
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 1 losses; Yuri Prochazka! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Jack Phillips!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Phillips gets a clinch.
Phillips is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Phillips gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Prochazka (0) vs (2) Phillips#SUB#
Prochazka is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Phillips is aware though and is defending well.
Prochazka pulls Phillips in to control the position.
Prochazka seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Phillips trying to control the position from guard on top but Prochazka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Phillips slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Prochazka throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Prochazka is looking for a triangle but Phillips pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Prochazka working for submissions but it's allowed Phillips to get to half guard.
#T1#
Phillips is thwarting Prochazka's attempts to control the position.
Prochazka is trying to control but Phillips manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Prochazka (0) vs (5) Phillips
Prochazka keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Phillips content just to control the position here.
Prochazka keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Phillips wants to control the pace but Prochazka is squirming around nicely.
Prochazka is working to get back to half guard.
Prochazka tries to hold on but Phillips postures up.
Prochazka is working to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Prochazka tries to hold on but Phillips pushes him away.
Phillips wants to take Prochazka's back here but Prochazka is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Prochazka is trying to escape the mount.
Prochazka slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Prochazka is trying to maintain the position but Phillips is very close to passing his half guard.
Prochazka is looking to improve his position.
Prochazka trying to control but Phillips postures up.
Prochazka is looking for a sweep. Phillips is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Prochazka tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Phillips has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Prochazka (0) vs (8) Phillips
Prochazka slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Prochazka actively working from the bottom here.
Prochazka is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Phillips jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Prochazka (0) vs (11) Phillips
Prochazka struggling a bit here.
Prochazka is not content to let Phillips control the position. #T5#
Prochazka tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A lull in the action here as Phillips stalls from top position.
Prochazka tries to bench press Phillips off him but Phillips keeps the position.
Phillips controlling from side mount. #T6#
Prochazka tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Phillips wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Prochazka sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Prochazka is doing well to control the position and prevent Phillips from advancing to side control.
Prochazka is looking to control Phillips's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Prochazka avoid being mounted?
Prochazka wants to control but Phillips passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Prochazka (0) vs (14) Phillips
Prochazka is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T7#
Prochazka is working hard here to advance position.
Phillips working away.
Prochazka is looking to regain half guard here but Phillips keeps moving and retains side control.
Prochazka regains half guard.#T8#
Prochazka makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Prochazka.#SUB#
Prochazka looking for a guillotine here but Phillips defends easily.
Phillips must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Prochazka throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Prochazka wants to sweep but no luck.
Prochazka has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Phillips has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Prochazka (0) vs (17) Phillips#T9#
Prochazka gets back to half guard.
Phillips content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Prochazka looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Phillips prevents Prochazka from improving his position.#T10#
Prochazka gets full guard.#SUB#
Prochazka throws his legs up looking for a submission but Phillips uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Prochazka (0) vs (20) Phillips
Prochazka tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Phillips wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Prochazka struggling a bit here.
Prochazka tries to bench press Phillips off him but Phillips keeps the position. #T11#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Phillips trying to control the action but Prochazka is working from the bottom.
Prochazka tries to buck Phillips off but Phillips is having none of it.
Prochazka wants to control but Phillips postures up.
Prochazka is looking to reverse the position.
Prochazka gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Phillips is trying to control the action in half guard but Prochazka is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Prochazka is trying to control but can't.
Phillips seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T12#
Prochazka works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Prochazka has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Phillips 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 Prochazka. Score +3 for passing guard: Prochazka (0) vs (23) Phillips
Prochazka is looking to regain half guard here but Phillips keeps moving and retains side control.
Prochazka is letting Phillips control him for a moment.
Prochazka tries to improve position but can't. #T13#
Prochazka regains half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Phillips in particular looking to stall.
Phillips prevents Prochazka from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Prochazka manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Prochazka not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Prochazka looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Phillips has picked Prochazka up and slammed him! Prochazka can't keep hold of the triangle and Phillips manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Prochazka (0) vs (26) Phillips#T14#
Prochazka is looking to regain half guard here but Phillips keeps moving and retains side control.
Prochazka struggling a bit here.
Phillips trying to control the action but Prochazka is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Prochazka is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Phillips's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Prochazka tries to roll over but Phillips keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phillips wins on points by 26 to 0.
Jack Phillips decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CFC CG 8
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 1 losses; Walon Green! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Kurt Reinhardt!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Reinhardt looks to clinch #TD#
and Green counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Green (2) vs (0) Reinhardt
Green pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reinhardt is keeping the position for now.
Green slips nicely into half guard.
Reinhardt trying to control here.
Green is looking to take a break and control but Reinhardt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Green is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Reinhardt defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Green is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Green looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1##SUB#
Green seems to be working for a kimura but Reinhardt defends the submission attempt.
Reinhardt moves into full guard.
Green wants to control from the top but Reinhardt keeps moving.
Reinhardt keeping full guard, as Green tries to pass.
Reinhardt is trying to control the position but Green postures up. #T2#
Reinhardt keeping moving, preventing Green from controlling successfully.
Reinhardt keeping full guard, as Green tries to pass.
Green wants to control from the top but Reinhardt keeps moving. #SUB#
Green drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Green jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Green advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Green (5) vs (0) Reinhardt#T3##SUB#
Green is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Reinhardt is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Reinhardt wants to control but Green postures up.
Reinhardt is being controlled here.
Green wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reinhardt keeps working.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Green is trying to get an arm triangle but Reinhardt is defending well. #T4#
Reinhardt wants to control but Green postures up.#SUB#
Green thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Reinhardt's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Reinhardt is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Green off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Green (5) vs (4) Reinhardt
Green looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
You can see the frustration on Green's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T5#
Green rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Reinhardt wants to pass to mount but Green is defending the position.
Green is looking to improve his position.
Green might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Reinhardt is looking to take a break and control but Green is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Reinhardt is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T6#
Green gets full guard.#SUB#
Green escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Reinhardt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Green is looking for a triangle but Reinhardt pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Green is looking for a triangle but Reinhardt pushes his legs off easily.
Reinhardt is stalling in the full guard.
Green 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: Green (7) vs (4) Reinhardt#T7#
Green prevents Reinhardt from improving his position.
Green wants to control but Reinhardt is keeping him busy.
Reinhardt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Green. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Green is looking for a kimura but Reinhardt is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Green to get the leverage. #SUB#
Green seems to be working for a kimura but Reinhardt defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Green is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Reinhardt is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Walon Green!
An out of breath Walon Green 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 CG 8
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 4 losses; Francisco Ngannou! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Enrique Vega!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Vega shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Ngannou counters by clinching up.
Vega is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Ngannou gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Vega regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ngannou (2) vs (0) Vega
Ngannou trying to control but Vega is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Vega is looking for a triangle here but Ngannou uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ngannou (5) vs (0) Vega
Vega tries to improve position but can't.
Vega is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Ngannou is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vega has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ngannou wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vega keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vega is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Ngannou thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Vega prevents Ngannou from moving into mount.
Ngannou works to advance to full mount. Vega defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ngannou (7) vs (0) Vega
Vega keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vega looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ngannou (10) vs (0) Vega
Vega is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Ngannou has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Vega is defending well but eventually Ngannou manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Vega has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Francisco Ngannou!
During a confident post fight interview, Francisco Ngannou thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Syn 1067 Ryo vs Orestes
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Haa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kutvonen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kutvonen has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL#
Haa clinches up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Haa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kutvonen backwards.
Haa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kutvonen's elbow.
Haa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Haa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kutvonen backwards.
Haa is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
I was talking to Haa's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kutvonen misses with the head strike.
Kutvonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Haa misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Kutvonen.
Kutvonen tries to throw a body punch but Haa avoids it by throwing Kutvonen back against the cage.
Kutvonen lands a shoulder strike.
Haa wants to stall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Haa.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kutvonen.
Kutvonen tries to throw a body punch but Haa avoids it by throwing Kutvonen back against the cage.
Kutvonen digs a right hand into Haa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Haa's gas tank.
Kutvonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
Haa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kutvonen digs a right hand underneath Haa's ribcage. Haa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kutvonen as Haa tries to tie him up.
A right handed body shot lands from Haa.
Kutvonen tries a body shot but Haa blocks it.
Haa lands with a light punch inside.
Haa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Haa.
A short right from Haa on the inside.
Haa is leaning against Kutvonen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Haa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Haa lands with a right to the head.
Kutvonen tries to work over Haa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Haa breaks the clinch.
Kutvonen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kutvonen misses with a looping right.
Haa throws a body punch but Kutvonen moves out of range.
Kutvonen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Haa fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kutvonen just manages to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Haa there.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kutvonen throws a head kick that half lands.
No joy there for Kutvonen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Haa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kutvonen manages to avoid it.
Kutvonen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kutvonen throws a head kick that misses.
Haa tried to counter with a leg kick but Kutvonen avoided it.
A head kick by Kutvonen misses
and Haa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Haa throws a hook but Kutvonen blocks it.
Kutvonen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Haa throws a body shot but no joy.
Haa misses with a low kick.
Haa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kutvonen throws a big shot that misses.
Haa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kutvonen is out of range and Haa settles back down.
Kutvonen misses the shot to the body.
Lusmu Kutvonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kutvonen staying out of range there.#T3#
Kutvonen tries to bum rush Haa with a series of wild strikes but Haa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kutvonen throws a body punch but Haa moves out of range.
Haa throwing a counter right hand but Kutvonen manages to avoid it.
Kutvonen throws a nice looking combination but Haa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Haa misses with the combination.
Haa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#CL#
Haa clinches with his opponent.
Haa lands a nice uppercut.
Kutvonen blocks a body shot from Haa.
A short body shot lands from Haa as the two fighters clinch.
Kutvonen blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Haa.
Haa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kutvonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Haa as the two fighters clinch.
#BC#
Haa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4##CL#
Haa instigates a clinch.
Kutvonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kutvonen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Still in the clinch, Haa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kutvonen misses with some punches.
Haa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Haa tries to throw a body punch but Kutvonen avoids it by throwing Haa back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haa.
Kutvonen tries to throw a body punch but Haa avoids it by throwing Kutvonen back against the cage.
Kutvonen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kutvonen misses with a punch to the body.
Kutvonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kutvonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Haa lands a body punch.
Haa takes a shot to the head.
Kutvonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Haa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kutvonen misses with a head kick.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haa tries to throw a body punch but Kutvonen avoids it by throwing Haa back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Heismann Haa dominated that round.
That's time! Haa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kutvonen throws a sloppy head kick and Haa moves out of range easily.
Haa thinks about countering with a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Kutvonen misses the target.
Haa thinks about countering with a body kick.
Kutvonen tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Kutvonen.
Haa feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kutvonen fails to land with a series of punches.
Kutvonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kutvonen scores with a jab to the body.
Kutvonen throws a combination. Haa tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kutvonen throws a head kick that misses.
Kutvonen tries to clinch but Haa is having none of it.
Kutvonen throws a head kick that half lands.
Haa throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Haa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kutvonen. That did some damage!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kutvonen digs a good body shot into Haa's ribs.
Haa with a nice calf kick.
Haa misses with a low kick as Kutvonen jumps back.#T1#
Kutvonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haa moves away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#CL2#
Kutvonen drives through and clinches with Haa against the cage.
Kutvonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Haa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Haa looks to land a body kick but Kutvonen moved away.
Kutvonen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kutvonen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Haa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kutvonen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kutvonen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Haa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kutvonen checks it well.
Haa avoids the head kick by Kutvonen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kutvonen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kutvonen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
Kutvonen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kutvonen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Haa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Despite the aggression on Kutvonen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kutvonen tries a head kick but it misses.
Kutvonen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Haa backs up against the cage.
Kutvonen swings for the body but Haa moves out of range.
#CL#
Haa clinches with his opponent.
Haa is leaning against Kutvonen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kutvonen is breathing heavily.
Kutvonen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Haa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Haa presses Kutvonen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Haa tries to throw a body punch but Kutvonen avoids it by throwing Haa back against the cage.
Haa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kutvonen.
A right hand to the body from Haa.
Haa lands with a short shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Haa.
Haa lands with a left to the head.
Haa lands a shot to the body.#T3#
Haa pushes Kutvonen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Haa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kutvonen or not.
A shot in the inside from Haa.
Haa can't find room to land a body shot as Kutvonen controls the action.
Haa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Haa.
Haa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kutvonen's elbow.
Haa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kutvonen backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Haa.
Haa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Haa.
Haa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Haa misses with a punch to the body.
Haa cracks Kutvonen with a nice body shot.
Haa works on Kutvonen's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haa is working Kutvonen over against the cage.#BC#
Haa manages to break the clinch.
Kutvonen needs to keep his hands up - Haa had a free shot at his head there.
Kutvonen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Haa lands a leg kick that knocks Kutvonen off balance momentarily.#T4#
Kutvonen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kutvonen moves out of range of the body kick from Haa.
Kutvonen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Haa tries to close the distance and clinch but Kutvonen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kutvonen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kutvonen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kutvonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haa was well out of range. Poor timing from Kutvonen.
Haa throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Kutvonen's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Haa dives in looking to finish as Kutvonen flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Haa's strikes! Haa is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Kutvonen's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Kutvonen was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Heismann Haa!
A relieved looking Heismann Haa thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Lusmu Kutvonen spoke after the fight, saying 'I think this it is for me. Time to retire. Skills are gone..'. |
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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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 40 losses; Jari Laitila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 37 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Horrible takedown attempt by Laitila or perhaps it was just good defense by Sulvar, which made it look bad.
Laitila shoots in looking for a takedown. Sulvar tries to sprawl out of it but Laitila keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Sulvar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Laitila shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sulvar but Sulvar pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jari Laitila. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laitila shoots in looking for a takedown but Sulvar manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Laitila's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Laitila shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sulvar sprawls well. Sulvar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Laitila gets slowly back to his feet.
Sulvar stuffs the takedown attempt from Laitila. Laitila gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Sulvar fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Laitila to the ground. Sulvar is now in Laitila's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laitila (0) vs (2) Sulvar#SUB#
Sulvar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Laitila has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sulvar has managed to get both his arms back between Laitila's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Laitila working for submissions but it's allowed Sulvar to get to half guard.
#SUB#
Laitila looking for submissions off his back.
Still in half guard, Sulvar seems content to control.#T1#
Laitila is looking to get back to full guard here but Sulvar has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (0) vs (5) Sulvar
Laitila tries to bench press Sulvar off him but Sulvar keeps the position.
Laitila is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Laitila looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Laitila is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at HELLCADEMY, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Laitila wants to sweep but Sulvar has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (0) vs (8) Sulvar
Sulvar moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T2#
Laitila tries to improve position but can't.
Laitila gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sulvar wants to take a breather but Laitila is having none of it. #SUB#
Laitila looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Laitila is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sulvar pulls his head out easily.
Sulvar trying to control the action but Laitila is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Laitila is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sulvar pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB#
Laitila looking for subs from the bottom but Sulvar mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (0) vs (11) Sulvar
Sulvar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Laitila is trying desperately to improve position.
Laitila wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Laitila (0) vs (14) Sulvar
Laitila manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sulvar's guard. Nice work there by Laitila.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (2) vs (14) Sulvar#SUB#
Laitila drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sulvar looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sulvar looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sulvar! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Laitila (2) vs (18) Sulvar
Laitila sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T4##SUB#
Laitila actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Laitila looking for a kimura from the bottom but Sulvar passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (2) vs (21) Sulvar
Sulvar trying to control the action but Laitila is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Laitila is looking to regain half guard here but Sulvar keeps moving and retains side control.
Sulvar advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Laitila (2) vs (23) Sulvar
Laitila is desperately trying to improve his position but Sulvar has a good base and remains in mount.
Laitila is working hard here to advance position.
Laitila has given up his back here. Will Sulvar look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Laitila (2) vs (26) Sulvar#T5#
Laitila manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sulvar's guard. Nice work there by Laitila.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (4) vs (26) Sulvar
Laitila stopping the sweep attempt from Sulvar.
Sulvar trying to keep a closed guard but Laitila is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Laitila drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sulvar looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sulvar looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sulvar! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Laitila (4) vs (30) Sulvar
Laitila gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Laitila looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Laitila is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sulvar pulls his head out easily. #T6#
Sulvar is looking to take a break and control but Laitila is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Laitila looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Laitila looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Laitila is refusing to be controlled, as Sulvar sits in half guard. #T7##SUB#
Laitila actively working from the bottom here.
Sulvar trying to pass the guard but Laitila defending well. #SUB#
Laitila looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Laitila looking for subs from the bottom but Sulvar mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (4) vs (33) Sulvar
Sulvar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Laitila is working to get back to half guard.
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!#T8#
Sulvar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Laitila is trying to escape the mount.
Laitila is trying to reverse the position but instead Sulvar has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Laitila (4) vs (36) Sulvar
Laitila tries to escape but Sulvar has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Laitila staying busy and making it hard for Sulvar to control.
Sulvar is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T9#
I really don't envy Laitila right now.
Sulvar biding his time, controlling Laitila.
Laitila tries to roll but Sulvar sticks to his back.
Sulvar trying to control.
What can Laitila do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Laitila rolls, trying to escape but Sulvar keeps control of the position.
#T10#
Sulvar is trying to stick to Laitila's back but Laitila is turning into Sulvar. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sulvar's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Laitila. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (6) vs (36) Sulvar
Sulvar looking for a sweep. Not yet Sulvar, not yet.
Sulvar is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sulvar is trying to control the position but Laitila postures up.
Sulvar pulls Laitila in close to prevent any damage.
Laitila stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sulvar swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Laitila drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sulvar dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (6) vs (38) Sulvar#T11#
Sulvar slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Laitila is looking for a triangle but Sulvar pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Laitila working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Sulvar has passed into half guard!
#SUB#
Laitila looking for submissions off his back.
Laitila is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Laitila looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sulvar stalling. #T12##SUB#
Laitila actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Laitila with the active half guard here but Sulvar passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (6) vs (41) Sulvar
Laitila is trying to get back to half guard.
Sulvar is looking to take a break and control but Laitila is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T13#
Laitila tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sulvar trying to control the action but Laitila is working from the bottom.
Laitila tries to bench press Sulvar off him but Sulvar keeps the position.
Sulvar trying to control the position but Laitila is working away.
Laitila gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Laitila wants to get back to full guard.#T14##SUB#
Laitila looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Laitila is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sulvar pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Laitila actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Laitila looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Sulvar is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sulvar wins on points by 41 to 6.
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 142
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 47 losses; Helio Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 55 losses; Vartan Esteves!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Esteves shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gracias is trying to defend but Esteves finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracias (0) vs (2) Esteves
Esteves is stalling here. Gracias is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Esteves seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gracias has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracias (4) vs (2) Esteves
Esteves is being controlled here.
Esteves tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracias (6) vs (2) Esteves
Esteves is in all sorts of trouble here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esteves tries to improve his position but instead Gracias has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gracias (9) vs (2) Esteves
Esteves is really stuck here.
#T1##SUB#
Gracias working for the choke.
Gracias gets his hands free as Esteves looks to control.
Gracias biding his time, controlling Esteves.
Esteves tries to roll but Gracias sticks to his back.
#T2#
Esteves trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Esteves is really stuck here.
Esteves trying to control the action but Gracias just sinks the hooks in.
Esteves tries to escape the position.
Gracias has good solid back control here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T3#
Gracias is not going to allow Esteves to sit and survive in this position.
Gracias has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Esteves's body.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Gracias's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Esteves is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T4#
Gracias is not going to allow Esteves to sit and survive in this position.
Gracias controls the action.
Esteves biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
Gracias is looking to control Esteves but Esteves is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T5#
Esteves tries to escape the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Gracias controlling the positon.
Esteves wants to escape the position.
Esteves rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T6#
Esteves manages to get to full guard.
Gracias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Esteves swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Esteves is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Esteves can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gracias controls the pace.#T7#
Esteves keeping moving, preventing Gracias from controlling successfully.
Esteves wants to sweep but no luck.
Esteves being controlled here, momentarily.
Esteves is looking to sweep but instead, Gracias has passed into half guard.
Esteves has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracias is working away from the top position though.#T8#
Esteves wants to get back to full guard but Gracias has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (12) vs (2) Esteves
Esteves is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gracias trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gracias sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Esteves bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (12) vs (4) Esteves#T9#
Gracias wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracias keeping moving, preventing Esteves from controlling successfully.
Gracias is pulling down on Esteves's head to control his posture. #T10#
Esteves looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Esteves wants to control from the top but Gracias keeps moving.
Gracias pulls Esteves in close to prevent any damage.
Esteves trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Gracias lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (14) vs (4) Esteves
Esteves is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracias engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T12##SUB2#
Esteves is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracias is aware though and is defending well.
Gracias seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Esteves is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T13#
Esteves can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gracias controls the pace.
Esteves is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracias stands and throws Esteves's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (17) vs (4) Esteves
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gracias moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracias (19) vs (4) Esteves
Esteves sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T14#
Esteves preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Well, if Gracias is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Esteves is trying to control but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracias takes the fight on points by 19 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Helio Gracias thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 141
Date: Apr 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 9 losses; Felix Suarez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 55 losses; Vartan Esteves!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Suarez moves into range and clinches up with Esteves.#TD#
Suarez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Esteves 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.
Esteves wants to pass the guard but Suarez is keeping the position.
Esteves keeps trying to improve his position.
Suarez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Suarez working for a triangle but Esteves defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esteves is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Esteves wants to pass the guard but Suarez is keeping the position.#T1#
Suarez has control of Esteves's left arm, preventing Esteves from doing any damage.
Suarez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Esteves preventing the sweep.
Esteves is stalling in the full guard.
Suarez is trying to keep Esteves in close.
#T2#
Esteves advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Suarez (0) vs (3) Esteves
Suarez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Esteves staying calm.
Suarez is looking to reverse the position.
Suarez is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Esteves trying to control the position but Suarez is working away.
You can see the frustration on Suarez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Esteves trying to control the action but Suarez is working from the bottom.
Suarez tries to buck Esteves off but Esteves is having none of it.#T4#
Esteves trying to control the position but Suarez is working away.
Suarez is looking to reverse the position.
Suarez wants to control but Esteves postures up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The referee asks Esteves politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Esteves prefers to stall for the moment though.
Suarez struggling a bit here.
Esteves wants to take a breather but Suarez manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Esteves.
Esteves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Suarez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Suarez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Esteves can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T5#
Suarez trying to control the position.
Esteves controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Esteves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Suarez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Esteves is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Esteves is pushing down on Suarez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Suarez is fighting to maintain full guard but Esteves has managed to sneak the leg through.#T6##SUB2#
Esteves is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Suarez defends it well.
Esteves is keen to just control but Suarez is a slippery customer.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Suarez is looking for a sweep. Esteves is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Esteves trying to control the pace.
Suarez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Esteves performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T7#
Esteves wants to control but Suarez is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Esteves is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Suarez is just riding it out for now. Esteves eventually gives up the hold.
Suarez moves into full guard.
Esteves looking to pass the guard. #T8#
Esteves works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Suarez looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Esteves is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Suarez sees it coming and defends easily.
Esteves takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Esteves looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T9#
Esteves keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Esteves is pressing down on Suarez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Suarez is holding on for now.
Esteves trying to control the action but Suarez is working from the bottom.
Suarez is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Esteves jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Suarez (0) vs (6) Esteves
Esteves taking a breather here.
Esteves wants to control but Suarez is keeping him busy. #T10#
Esteves might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Suarez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Suarez wants to control but Esteves postures up.#SUB2#
Esteves tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Esteves wants to control but Suarez is keeping him busy. #T11#
Esteves controlling the position from side mount.
Esteves trying to control the action but Suarez is working from the bottom.
Suarez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Esteves wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Suarez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Esteves controls the position. #T12#
Esteves trying to control the position but Suarez is working away.
Esteves working away.#SUB2#
Esteves swings around for an armbar but Suarez sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Esteves's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Suarez (2) vs (6) Esteves
Esteves keeping moving, preventing Suarez from controlling successfully.
Esteves working a defensive guard here.
Esteves keeping full guard, as Suarez tries to pass. #T13#
Suarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Esteves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Suarez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Esteves is keeping the position for now.
Esteves working a defensive guard here.
Esteves has Suarez pulled in close to control his posture.
Suarez wants to pass the guard but Esteves is keeping the position.
Suarez trying to control but Esteves is working from the bottom.
Esteves lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Suarez (2) vs (8) Esteves
Esteves trying to control but Suarez is working from the bottom. #T14#
Esteves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Suarez is keeping the position for now.
Suarez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Esteves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Suarez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Suarez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Esteves is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Esteves wins on points by 8 to 2.
Vartan Esteves very nearly forgot to thank Silverback Sweatshop amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 140
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Lochlain OBrien! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 40 losses; Jari Laitila!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
OBrien rushes Laitila and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#TD#
OBrien ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. OBrien no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
OBrien wants to sweep but no luck.
Laitila trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Laitila is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! OBrien is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! OBrien has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: OBrien (2) vs (0) Laitila
Laitila tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
OBrien avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
OBrien trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Laitila is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and OBrien defends well.
OBrien definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
OBrien sitting in guard here, content to control.
OBrien has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Laitila escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. OBrien gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
OBrien sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Laitila throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
OBrien not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Laitila is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Laitila has his foot on OBrien's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. OBrien works his way back into a safe position though.
Laitila keeping moving, preventing OBrien from controlling successfully.
OBrien advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: OBrien (5) vs (0) Laitila
Laitila is looking for a sweep.
OBrien controls the position.
OBrien trying to control the position but Laitila is working away.
A lull in the action here.
OBrien wants to control but Laitila is keeping him busy.
Laitila has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Laitila tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
OBrien trying to control the position but Laitila is working away.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Laitila is trying to get back to half guard.
OBrien trying to control the action but Laitila is working from the bottom.
Laitila is looking to reverse the position.
Laitila is not content to let OBrien control the position.
Laitila tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Laitila gets back to half guard.
OBrien is keen to just control but Laitila is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Laitila looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Laitila looking for submissions off his back.
OBrien wants to free his trapped foot but Laitila is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Laitila looking for submissions off his back.
OBrien seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Laitila looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Laitila works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Laitila working for a triangle but OBrien defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Laitila has his foot on OBrien's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. OBrien works his way back into a safe position though.
OBrien wants to control from the top but Laitila keeps moving.
OBrien 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.
OBrien trying to control the position from guard on top but Laitila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Laitila working for a triangle but OBrien defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Laitila had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. OBrien defends it easily.#T5##SUB2#
Laitila had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. OBrien defends it easily.
OBrien passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: OBrien (8) vs (0) Laitila
Laitila is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked OBrien off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: OBrien (8) vs (4) Laitila
OBrien tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
OBrien holds on for dear life.
OBrien working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB2#
Laitila goes for an armbar but he's not got it… OBrien turns into him and now he's in Laitila's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: OBrien (10) vs (4) Laitila
Laitila keeping full guard, as OBrien tries to pass. #T6##SUB2#
Laitila is looking for a triangle but OBrien pushes his legs off easily.
Laitila keeping moving, preventing OBrien from controlling successfully.
OBrien wants to pass the guard but Laitila is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Laitila looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
OBrien controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Laitila has his foot on OBrien's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. OBrien works his way back into a safe position though.
OBrien stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laitila swivels though and keeps the full guard.
OBrien engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
OBrien slips nicely into half guard.#T7##SUB2#
Laitila looking for submissions off his back.
Laitila makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Laitila.#SUB2#
Laitila has his foot on OBrien's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. OBrien works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Laitila has his foot on OBrien's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. OBrien works his way back into a safe position though.
OBrien is stalling in the full guard.
OBrien tries to free his leg and advance position but Laitila is retaining full guard.
OBrien trying to control but Laitila is working from the bottom. #T8##SUB2#
Laitila has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think OBrien should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Laitila has tightened it up now! OBrien should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jari Laitila! |
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Event:
CFC CG 7
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 6 losses; Cesare Borgia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 41 losses; Ceph Alopodis!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nice takedown defense from Borgia. No joy for Alopodis on that attempt.
Borgia fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Borgia shoots in and bounces Alopodis off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Borgia (2) vs (0) Alopodis#SUB#
Borgia 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.
Borgia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alopodis is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Borgia avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Borgia looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Alopodis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Borgia thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Alopodis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1##SUB2#
Alopodis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Borgia is aware though and is defending well.
We've been hearing good reports from Borgia'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.
Borgia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alopodis is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Alopodis looking for a guillotine here but Borgia defends easily.
#SUB2#
Alopodis looking for a guillotine here but Borgia defends easily.
#SUB#
Borgia drops back looking for a leg! Alopodis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alopodis manages to kick Borgia off! Borgia jumps back into Alopodis's guard. #SUB#
Borgia drops back looking for a leg! Alopodis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alopodis manages to kick Borgia off! Borgia jumps back into Alopodis's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Borgia looking to pass the guard. #T2##SUB#
Borgia drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Borgia jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Alopodis looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Alopodis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Borgia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Borgia thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Alopodis has his foot on Borgia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Borgia works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Borgia is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Borgia thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Alopodis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Alopodis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Alopodis has his foot on Borgia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Borgia works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Borgia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alopodis is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Borgia 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#
Alopodis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Borgia looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Alopodis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Borgia defends it easily.#SUB#
Borgia is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Borgia 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#
Borgia avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Borgia drops back looking for a leg! Alopodis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alopodis manages to kick Borgia off! Borgia jumps back into Alopodis's guard. #T4##SUB2#
Alopodis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Alopodis looking for a guillotine here but Borgia defends easily.
#SUB2#
Alopodis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Borgia is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Alopodis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Borgia passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (5) vs (0) Alopodis
Alopodis manages to work his way to half guard, despite Borgia's best efforts.#SUB2#
Alopodis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Borgia pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Borgia is working for a kimura but Alopodis is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Alopodis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T5##SUB#
Borgia is trying for a kimura here. Alopodis looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Borgia wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cesare Borgia!
Cesare Borgia is the new super heavyweight champion!
A less than humble Cesare Borgia misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
CFC CG 7
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 10 losses; Anderson Nogueira ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 2 losses; Yojizo Trismegistus!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nogueira fails with the takedown.
Trismegistus with the counter takedown but Nogueira avoids it easily.
Nogueira looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nogueira has a takedown stuffed.
Nogueira shoots and misses #TD2#
and Trismegistus counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nogueira (0) vs (2) Trismegistus
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anderson Nogueira . That's going to take a lot out of him.#SUB2#
Trismegistus thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Trismegistus thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Trismegistus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nogueira has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Trismegistus has managed to get both his arms back between Nogueira 's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Nogueira working for submissions but it's allowed Trismegistus to get to half guard.
Nogueira is looking for a sweep. Trismegistus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nogueira is in trouble now - Trismegistus has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nogueira (0) vs (5) Trismegistus
Nogueira is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Trismegistus moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Nogueira (0) vs (8) Trismegistus#T1#
Trismegistus controlling well, preventing Nogueira from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Trismegistus is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Nogueira has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Well, with Trismegistus on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Nogueira is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Trismegistus tries to get the hooks in deep but Nogueira pushed the leg off.
Our spies down at at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute inform us that Trismegistus has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Nogueira defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Nogueira rolls, trying to escape but Trismegistus keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Nogueira is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Trismegistus gets his way!
Trismegistus keeps control of the position as Nogueira tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Nogueira defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Trismegistus has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Nogueira has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Trismegistus looking for the choke from the back. #T2#
Nogueira is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Nogueira is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Nogueira 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Trismegistus is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Nogueira knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Nogueira for a finish.
You can see the frustration on Nogueira 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Nogueira defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Trismegistus's arms.
Nogueira tries to escape but Trismegistus has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Trismegistus is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Nogueira defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T3##SUB2#
Nogueira fending off the submission attempt from Trismegistus.
I really don't envy Nogueira right now.
#SUB2#
Trismegistus is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Nogueira knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Nogueira for a finish. #SUB2#
Trismegistus working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Nogueira is doing well to defend. Trismegistus seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Nogueira is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yojizo Trismegistus!
Yojizo Trismegistus is the new heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Yojizo Trismegistus, 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:
CFC CG 7
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Benjamin Sisko! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 11 losses; Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Sisko drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sisko (4) vs (0) Czarny Z Garbowa#SUB#
Sisko wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Czarny Z Garbowa, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Sisko is trying to get an arm triangle but Czarny Z Garbowa is defending well.
Czarny Z Garbowa is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Sisko wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Czarny Z Garbowa, who protects the arm well.
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sisko wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Czarny Z Garbowa, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Sisko thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Czarny Z Garbowa is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sisko off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sisko (4) vs (4) Czarny Z Garbowa#T1#
Sisko is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Sisko defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa looking to break Sisko's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Sisko remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Czarny Z Garbowa will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Sisko preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Czarny Z Garbowa.
Sisko is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Sisko defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Czarny Z Garbowa's arms. #SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Sisko knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Sisko for a finish.
Czarny Z Garbowa is hanging on to Sisko's back as he tries to escape.
Sisko is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Sisko defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Sisko tries to roll but Czarny Z Garbowa sticks to his back.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T2#
Czarny Z Garbowa doesn't have the hooks in and Sisko manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sisko (6) vs (4) Czarny Z Garbowa#SUB#
Sisko 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.
Sisko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Czarny Z Garbowa is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa has his foot on Sisko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sisko works his way back into a safe position though.
Sisko tries to free his leg and advance position but Czarny Z Garbowa is retaining full guard.
Sisko passes into half guard. #SUB#
Sisko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sisko pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Sisko is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa looking for submissions off his back.#T3##SUB#
Sisko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Czarny Z Garbowa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sisko. #SUB#
Sisko is working for a kimura but Czarny Z Garbowa is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Sisko is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Sisko is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Sisko. Oh but Czarny Z Garbowa has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Sisko goes limp - he's gone! Czarny Z Garbowa jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa!
A victorious Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa 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:
CFC CG 7
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 1 losses; Walon Green! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Enrique Vega!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Green displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vega.
Vega doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Green counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Vega! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Green (4) vs (0) Vega
Vega tries to bench press Green off him but Green keeps the position. #SUB#
Green in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Vega is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Walon Green!
Walon Green thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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