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Bots de Garra 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Cole Orion! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Abraham Durden!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Orion shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Orion showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Orion (2) vs (0) Durden
We've been hearing good reports from Orion'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.#SUB#
Orion is trying to work for a kimura but Durden is defending well.
#SUB2#
Durden actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Durden looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Durden actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Orion 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#
Orion is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Durden doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Orion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Durden looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1##SUB#
Orion is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Orion in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Durden tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Orion!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cole Orion!
Cole Orion thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Undercard bout
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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 2 wins and 1 losses; Malcolm King! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Robrecht Holtzmann!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Holtzmann gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: King (2) vs (0) Holtzmann#SUB#
King drops back looking for a leg! Holtzmann is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Holtzmann manages to kick King off! King jumps back into Holtzmann's guard. #SUB#
King 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#
King got a little sloppy there for a moment and Holtzmann has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, King has managed to get both his arms back between Holtzmann's legs - danger averted.
King stands and throws Holtzmann's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: King (5) vs (0) Holtzmann#SUB#
King is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Holtzmann knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
King tries for a kimura but Holtzmann is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
King thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Holtzmann really doesn't want to stay on the ground with King. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Holtzmann tries to improve position but can't. #T1##SUB#
King is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Holtzmann has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
King tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Holtzmann 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.#SUB#
King tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no King has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
King looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
King tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no King has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
King wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Holtzmann, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Holtzmann sneaks back into half guard.
Holtzmann works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Holtzmann looking for a guillotine here but King defends easily.
#T2#
King advances to half guard.
King looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Holtzmann is defending against the submission attempts here by King.
Holtzmann is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
King is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Holtzmann doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time King. #SUB#
King seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
King is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Holtzmann is just riding it out for now. King eventually gives up the hold.
Holtzmann is looking for a sweep. King is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3##SUB#
King is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Holtzmann defends it well. #SUB#
King 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#
King is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
King is trying to work for a kimura but Holtzmann is defending well.
#SUB#
King is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Holtzmann is just riding it out for now. King eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
King is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Holtzmann defends it well. #T4##SUB#
King wants to work for an arm triangle but Holtzmann is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
King is working for a kimura but Holtzmann is defending it quite comfortably.
Holtzmann moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Holtzmann working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. King doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. King manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
King drops back looking for a leg! Holtzmann is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Holtzmann manages to kick King off! King jumps back into Holtzmann's guard. #SUB2#
Holtzmann working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. King doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. King manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T5#
Holtzmann looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Holtzmann throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
King drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and King jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
King drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and King jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
King drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and King jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Holtzmann had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. King defends it easily.
King advances to half guard. #T6##SUB#
King is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Holtzmann has managed to free his arm - good work.
Holtzmann is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
King 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#
Holtzmann is defending against the submission attempts here by King.
#SUB#
King is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Holtzmann doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time King. #SUB#
King seems to be looking for submissions.
#T7##SUB#
King seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
King is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Holtzmann doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time King. #SUB#
King is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
King is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
King is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
King is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Holtzmann has managed to free his arm - good work.
Holtzmann is looking for a sweep. King is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
King is looking for a kimura here.
#T8#
Holtzmann is looking for a sweep. King is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
King trying to mount his opponent but Holtzmann defends it. #SUB#
King is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
King is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Holtzmann is defending against the submission attempts here by King.
Holtzmann slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Holtzmann manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. King manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: King (5) vs (2) Holtzmann
Holtzmann wants to pass the guard but King is keeping the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T9##SUB#
King has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Holtzmann can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Holtzmann looking to pass the guard.
Holtzmann advances to half guard. #SUB#
King actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Holtzmann is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so King is just riding it out for now. Holtzmann eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
King looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
King looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
King actively working from the bottom here.#T10##SUB#
King looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
King actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
King looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Holtzmann is working for a kimura but King is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Holtzmann is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Holtzmann 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#
Holtzmann is working for a kimura but King is defending it quite comfortably.
#T11##SUB#
King actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Holtzmann is trying to work for a kimura but King is defending well.
Holtzmann tries to pass the half guard into mount. King knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Holtzmann is sneakily working for an arm triangle but King sees it coming and defends easily.
King is pressing down on Holtzmann's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
King looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
King has his foot on Holtzmann's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Holtzmann works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
King looking for a guillotine here but Holtzmann defends easily.
#T12#
Holtzmann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Holtzmann got a little sloppy there for a moment and King has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Holtzmann has managed to get both his arms back between King's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
King is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Holtzmann pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. King is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
King looking for a guillotine here but Holtzmann defends easily.
#SUB#
Holtzmann got a little sloppy there for a moment and King has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Holtzmann has managed to get both his arms back between King's legs - danger averted.
Holtzmann wants to pass the guard but King is keeping the position.#SUB#
King has his foot on Holtzmann's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Holtzmann works his way back into a safe position though.
Holtzmann stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. King swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T13#
King lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: King (7) vs (2) Holtzmann#SUB2#
Holtzmann working for a triangle but King defends it easily.
#SUB#
King drops back looking for a leg! Holtzmann is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Holtzmann manages to kick King off! King jumps back into Holtzmann's guard. #SUB#
King drops back looking for a leg! Holtzmann is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Holtzmann manages to kick King off! King jumps back into Holtzmann's guard.
King pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holtzmann is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
King got a little sloppy there for a moment and Holtzmann has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, King has managed to get both his arms back between Holtzmann's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Holtzmann is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T14##SUB#
King drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and King jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
King 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.
Holtzmann looking for a sweep. Not yet Holtzmann, not yet. #SUB2#
Holtzmann is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Holtzmann is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and King defends well.
Holtzmann looking for a sweep. Not yet Holtzmann, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Holtzmann has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but King can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
King takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
A relieved looking Malcolm King thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Bruce White Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Juha Ahokas!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ahokas gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: White Jr (2) vs (0) Ahokas#SUB2#
Ahokas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. White Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. White Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Ahokas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. White Jr defends it easily.#SUB2#
Ahokas working for a triangle but White Jr defends it easily.
White Jr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
White Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ahokas is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Ahokas looking for a guillotine here but White Jr defends easily.
#SUB#
White Jr is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White Jr is pushing down on Ahokas's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ahokas is fighting to maintain full guard but White Jr has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Ahokas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
White Jr is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1#
Ahokas manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
White Jr thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
White Jr looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#SUB2#
Ahokas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. White Jr is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
White Jr drops back looking for a leg! Ahokas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ahokas manages to kick White Jr off! White Jr jumps back into Ahokas's guard. #SUB2#
Ahokas has his feet on White Jr's thighs here. He's pushed White Jr off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! White Jr screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Juha Ahokas!
Juha Ahokas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Bruce White Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back!'. |
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Undercard bout
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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 1 wins and 0 losses; Ikemba Okoye! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Verneri Ahma!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Ahma shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ahma was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Okoye (0) vs (4) Ahma
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Okoye is trying to control Ahma's posture but Ahma avoids it. #SUB2#
Ahma is trying to get an arm triangle but Okoye is defending well. #SUB2#
Ahma is trying to get an arm triangle but Okoye is defending well. #SUB2#
Ahma looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Okoye is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ahma's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Ahma is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Okoye doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ahma.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ahma seems to be looking for submissions.
Okoye regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1##SUB#
Okoye is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ahma is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Ahma drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ahma jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Ahma 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.
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.
Okoye trying to keep a closed guard but Ahma is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Okoye looking for a guillotine here but Ahma defends easily.
#SUB2#
Ahma is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Okoye is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Okoye has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Okoye (2) vs (4) Ahma
Okoye wants to control from the top but Ahma keeps moving. #T2#
Okoye advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Okoye (5) vs (4) Ahma
Okoye wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ahma keeps working.
Ahma manages to work his way to half guard, despite Okoye's best efforts.#SUB#
Okoye seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Okoye seems to be working for a kimura but Ahma defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Ahma is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Okoye pulls his head out easily.
Ahma wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Ahma actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Okoye is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ahma sees it coming and defends easily.
Ahma wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Ahma gets full guard.
Ahma keeping moving, preventing Okoye from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Okoye 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#
Ahma has his foot on Okoye's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Okoye works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Ahma is looking for a triangle but Okoye pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Ahma looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Okoye has picked Ahma up and slammed him! Ahma can't keep hold of the triangle and Okoye manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Okoye (8) vs (4) Ahma
Ahma is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Okoye is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ahma knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Okoye is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ahma is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ahma tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Okoye wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4##SUB#
Okoye tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ahma manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ahma wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Ahma actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Okoye is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Okoye seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ahma does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Ahma looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Okoye wants to take a breather but Ahma is having none of it. #SUB2#
Ahma looking for submissions off his back.#T5#
Okoye is keen to just control but Ahma is a slippery customer.
Okoye content to control rather than advance.
Okoye is trying to control. Ahma wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Ahma looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Okoye is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Ahma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Ahma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Okoye is looking for a kimura here.
#T6##SUB2#
Ahma looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Ahma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Okoye seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Ahma is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ikemba Okoye!
During a confident post fight interview, Ikemba Okoye thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Undercard bout
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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 1 wins and 0 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Louis Princip!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Princip drives through with a takedown into Leifsson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Leifsson (0) vs (2) Princip
Princip looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Leifsson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Princip can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Princip drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Princip jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Leifsson keeping full guard, as Princip tries to pass. #SUB#
Leifsson is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Princip frees his head nicely. Oh but Leifsson has switched to an armbar! Princip is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Skjoldr Leifsson!
After winning the bout, Skjoldr Leifsson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Louis Princip was interviewed post fight and said 'Oh no, I lost! I'm not gonna get cut am I?'. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Tan Zan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Tor KillsInWater!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
KillsInWater fails with a takedown attempt.
KillsInWater looks winded!#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from KillsInWater enables Zan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. KillsInWater manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Zan (2) vs (0) KillsInWater
Zan pushing down on KillsInWater's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Zan is looking for a kimura but KillsInWater is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zan to get the leverage. #SUB#
Zan is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
KillsInWater actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Zan 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#
KillsInWater is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zan pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Zan prevents KillsInWater from improving his position.#SUB#
Zan is looking for a kimura but KillsInWater is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zan to get the leverage. #SUB2#
KillsInWater looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
KillsInWater looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Zan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Zan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
KillsInWater is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zan pulls his head out easily. #T2##SUB#
Zan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so KillsInWater is just riding it out for now. Zan eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Zan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
KillsInWater is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zan pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
KillsInWater looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Zan is trying to work for a kimura but KillsInWater is defending well.
#T3##SUB#
Zan seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Zan is working for a kimura but KillsInWater is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Zan seems to be looking for submissions.
KillsInWater moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Zan drops back looking for a leg! KillsInWater is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and KillsInWater manages to kick Zan off! Zan jumps back into KillsInWater's guard. #SUB2#
KillsInWater is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Zan tries to free his leg and advance position but KillsInWater is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
KillsInWater has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Zan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
KillsInWater is looking for a triangle but Zan pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Zan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Zan got a little sloppy there for a moment and KillsInWater has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zan has managed to get both his arms back between KillsInWater's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Zan 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#
Zan drops back looking for a leg! KillsInWater is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and KillsInWater manages to kick Zan off! Zan jumps back into KillsInWater's guard. #T5#
KillsInWater keeping full guard, as Zan tries to pass. #SUB2#
KillsInWater looking for a guillotine here but Zan defends easily.
#SUB2#
KillsInWater is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zan defends well.#SUB#
Zan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Zan looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Zan 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. #T6##SUB2#
KillsInWater looking for a guillotine here but Zan defends easily.
#SUB#
Zan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Zan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
KillsInWater is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Zan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Zan 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.
KillsInWater bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zan (2) vs (2) KillsInWater#T7##SUB#
Zan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. KillsInWater doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. KillsInWater manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Zan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Zan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. KillsInWater doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. KillsInWater manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
KillsInWater drops back looking for a leg! Zan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zan manages to kick KillsInWater off! KillsInWater jumps back into Zan's guard. #SUB#
Zan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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#
KillsInWater drops back looking for a leg! Zan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zan manages to kick KillsInWater off! KillsInWater jumps back into Zan's guard. #T8##SUB2#
KillsInWater drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and KillsInWater jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Zan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but KillsInWater can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Zan working for a triangle but KillsInWater defends it easily.
#SUB#
Zan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but KillsInWater can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
KillsInWater thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T9##SUB#
Zan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
KillsInWater thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Zan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Zan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
KillsInWater drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and KillsInWater jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Zan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. KillsInWater doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. KillsInWater manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Zan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. KillsInWater gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
KillsInWater 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. #T10#
KillsInWater looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Zan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. KillsInWater doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. KillsInWater manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
KillsInWater drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and KillsInWater jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Zan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. KillsInWater gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
KillsInWater drops back looking for a leg! Zan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zan manages to kick KillsInWater off! KillsInWater jumps back into Zan's guard. #SUB#
Zan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. KillsInWater is aware though and is defending well.#T11##SUB#
Zan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and KillsInWater defends well.#SUB#
KillsInWater avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
KillsInWater forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Zan actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
KillsInWater is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
KillsInWater seems to be working for a kimura but Zan defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
KillsInWater is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zan has managed to free his arm - good work. #T12##SUB#
Zan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Zan actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
KillsInWater is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zan sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Zan actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
KillsInWater is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
KillsInWater is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zan defends it well. #SUB#
Zan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but KillsInWater pulls his head out easily. #T13##SUB2#
KillsInWater is working for a kimura but Zan is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
KillsInWater is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Zan gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
KillsInWater thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
KillsInWater thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Zan is looking for a triangle but KillsInWater pushes his legs off easily.
#T14##SUB#
Zan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. KillsInWater doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. KillsInWater manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
KillsInWater drops back looking for a leg! Zan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zan manages to kick KillsInWater off! KillsInWater jumps back into Zan's guard. #SUB2#
KillsInWater drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and KillsInWater jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
KillsInWater 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#
Zan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. KillsInWater doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Zan is tightening it up a little... KillsInWater has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! KillsInWater reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! KillsInWater taps out! Nice BJJ there by Zan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tan Zan!
Tan Zan 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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Undercard bout
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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 8 losses; Darragh Fiachna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; Chozen Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracie fails with the takedown.
Fiachna looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fiachna shoots for a double leg takedown but Gracie sprawls well. He's pushed Fiachna's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fiachna looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fiachna goes for a double leg but Gracie avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Gracie continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darragh Fiachna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fiachna drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gracie pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Gracie throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fiachna tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gracie is in Fiachna's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiachna (0) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Fiachna.#SUB2#
Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (0) vs (5) Gracie
Fiachna gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Fiachna wants to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB2#
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fiachna doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Fiachna is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Fiachna.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fiachna manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gracie manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (2) vs (5) Gracie
Fiachna slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (5) vs (5) Gracie
Gracie manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (5) vs (7) Gracie#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Fiachna is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fiachna manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiachna manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gracie manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (7) vs (7) Gracie
Fiachna passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (10) vs (7) Gracie
Fiachna has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gracie! Score +2 for reaching mount: Fiachna (12) vs (7) Gracie
Gracie regains half guard.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fiachna pulls his head out easily.
Gracie won't allow Fiachna to pass to mount.
Gracie tries to roll over but Fiachna keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Fiachna is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gracie won't allow Fiachna to pass to mount.
Gracie 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.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fiachna pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Fiachna tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Fiachna is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fiachna to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fiachna moves into full mount! Gracie won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (15) vs (7) Gracie
Fiachna wants to take Gracie's back here but Gracie is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Gracie keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Fiachna seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Gracie is holding on tight.
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.
Fiachna takes Gracie's back. Score +3 for taking back: Fiachna (18) vs (7) Gracie#SUB#
Fiachna looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Fiachna is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Gracie rolls, trying to escape but Fiachna keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Gracie won't enjoy being in this position. Fiachna looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Gracie is tapping - it's over boys! Fiachna picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Darragh Fiachna!
An out of breath Darragh Fiachna thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Co-main event
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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 43 wins and 32 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Calixto Cardona!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Horrible takedown attempt by Diesel or perhaps it was just good defense by Cardona, which made it look bad. #TD#
Diesel shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Diesel was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Diesel (4) vs (0) Cardona
Cardona tries to bench press Diesel off him but Diesel keeps the position.
Cardona gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Diesel looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Cardona is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Diesel seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Cardona looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Cardona is defending against the submission attempts here by Diesel.
#T1##SUB2#
Cardona looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Cardona looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cardona is staying active underneath Diesel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Diesel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Diesel is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Cardona looking for submissions off his back.
Diesel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cardona does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Cardona is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily.
Cardona is trying to get back to full guard.#T2##SUB2#
Cardona looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Cardona is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily.
Cardona is refusing to be controlled, as Diesel sits in half guard.
Diesel is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cardona is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Cardona actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Cardona looking for submissions off his back.
Diesel passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (7) vs (0) Cardona#SUB#
Diesel is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cardona has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cardona is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Cardona is trying to work for a sweep but Diesel has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Diesel (9) vs (0) Cardona
Diesel prevents Cardona from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Diesel looking for a guillotine from mount but Cardona is having none of it. #SUB#
Diesel has isolated one of Cardona's arms. Cardona looking to fight him off but Diesel twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kurt Diesel!
During a confident post fight interview, Kurt Diesel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Main event
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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 0 wins and 0 losses; Bull Mfer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 17 losses; Dragan Hozdic!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Hozdic closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mfer quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mfer (0) vs (2) Hozdic
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Mfer actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Mfer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Hozdic has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Mfer defend it? Hozdic steps over the head and cranks it - Mfer is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Hozdic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dragan Hozdic!
After winning the bout, Dragan Hozdic 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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