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Bots de Garra 6 PBP Commentary |
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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 7 wins and 2 losses; Cole Orion! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 10 losses; Chozen Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Orion shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gracie's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Orion (2) vs (0) Gracie#SUB2#
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Orion can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Orion works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Orion is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. Orion eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Orion pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Orion is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. Orion eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Gracie is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Orion is tapping! Great win for Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Chozen Gracie! |
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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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Verneri Ahma! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Jana Iii Sobieskiego!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sobieskiego shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ahma but Ahma pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sobieskiego looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ahma is fending him off so far but Sobieskiego persists. Nope, Ahma circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Ahma drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ahma (2) vs (0) Sobieskiego#SUB#
Ahma thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sobieskiego can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ahma advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ahma (5) vs (0) Sobieskiego#SUB#
Ahma is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sobieskiego has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Ahma wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sobieskiego, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Ahma working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sobieskiego is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ahma is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sobieskiego is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sobieskiego is looking to regain half guard here but Ahma keeps moving and retains side control. #T1##SUB#
Ahma tries for a kimura but Sobieskiego is defending well.
Sobieskiego tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Ahma is trying to get an arm triangle but Sobieskiego is defending well. #SUB#
Ahma has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Sobieskiego is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Ahma yanks on the arm and Sobieskiego is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Ahma.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Verneri Ahma!
Verneri Ahma 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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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Louis Princip! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 8 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fiachna shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Princip looking to score a takedown here. Fiachna is defending well but Princip drives through and ends up in Fiachna's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Princip (2) vs (0) Fiachna
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fiachna is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Princip (2) vs (2) Fiachna
Fiachna passes Princip's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Princip is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fiachna pulls his head out easily.
Princip wants to improve his position but Fiachna is controlling well.
Fiachna trying to mount his opponent but Princip defends it.
Princip is looking for a sweep. Fiachna is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Princip manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiachna looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Princip escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fiachna gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Princip is looking for a triangle but Fiachna pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fiachna pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Princip is keeping the position for now. #T1##SUB#
Princip has his foot on Fiachna's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fiachna works his way back into a safe position though.
Fiachna stands and throws Princip's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Princip (2) vs (5) Fiachna
Fiachna tries to move to mount but Princip blocks the move with his legs.
Princip is looking for a sweep.
Fiachna has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Princip (2) vs (7) Fiachna
Fiachna mounts Princip! Really nice guard pass there! #SUB2#
Fiachna working for a submission but Princip is keeping him at bay.
Princip can't escape the position.
Princip is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Fiachna has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Princip (2) vs (10) Fiachna#SUB2#
Fiachna has got one arm under Princip's chin. This could be trouble... Princip trying to control the other hand but Fiachna gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Princip has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Darragh Fiachna!
Our winner, Darragh Fiachna, 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.
Louis Princip spoke after the fight, saying '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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Davon Davis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Abraham Durden!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Durden closes this distance looking for a takedown but Davis circles away.
Davis shoots in and drives through. Durden sprawls well.
Davis darts in looking for a takedown but Durden gets double underhooks and turns Davis into the ropes.
Durden tries to score a body lock takedown but Davis shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Durden tries for a takedown. No joy.
Davon Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abraham Durden.
Davis is trying to drag Durden to the mat but Durden just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Durden is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Davis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Davis goes for a takedown in the clinch but Durden prevents it.
Durden is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Davis is defending well.
Davis is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Davis gets underhooks to prevent Durden's takedown attempt.
Durden wants a takedown but no success here.
Durden has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Davis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durden prevents the takedown attempt.
Davis is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Davis has Durden pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Durden manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Davis is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Durden pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Davis has Durden pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Durden manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Davis drops down looking for an ankle pick but Durden pulls his leg out and moves away.
Davis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Durden as he avoids it easily.
Davis has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rocket's Gentlemen Club in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Durden will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Davis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Davis wants it to stay on the feet.
Durden misses with a takedown attempt - Davis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Davis.
Durden shoots for a double leg takedown but Davis sprawls well. He's pushed Durden's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Davis feinted with a counter takedown.
Durden defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Davis.
Davis shoots for a double leg takedown but Durden sprawls well. He's pushed Davis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Davis is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Durden gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Davis (0) vs (4) Durden#SUB2#
Durden tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Durden has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Davis tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Durden wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Davis, who protects the arm well.
Davis is looking for a sweep.
Davis is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Durden tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Durden is trying to get an arm triangle but Davis is defending well. #SUB2#
Durden is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Davis has escaped the position, nice work there.
Davis is looking to reverse the position.
Davis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Durden on the ground.#SUB2#
Durden tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Davis is looking to reverse the position.#T3##SUB2#
Durden is trying to get an arm triangle but Davis is defending well. #SUB2#
Durden is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Davis has escaped the position, nice work there.
Davis is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Davis manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Davis gets full guard.#SUB2#
Durden 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#
Davis is looking for a triangle but Durden pushes his legs off easily.
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Davis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Durden is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Durden passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Davis (0) vs (7) Durden
Davis is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Durden has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Davis (0) vs (9) Durden#SUB2#
Durden working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Davis on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Davis tries to get out of the position.
Davis really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB2#
Durden looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
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#
Durden is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Davis has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Durden wants to finish this one by submission but Davis is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Durden. #T5##SUB2#
Durden is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Davis is surviving well by controlling Durden's body position as best he can.
Davis really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB2#
Durden has isolated one of Davis's arms. Davis looking to fight him off but Durden twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Abraham Durden!
A relieved looking Abraham Durden 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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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 4 wins and 3 losses; Malcolm King! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 32 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
King changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Diesel tries to avoid it but King manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Diesel to the ground. Diesel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
King looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Diesel leaves King with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And Diesel tries to counter it with a takedown but King pushes his down on his head and steps out.
King shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diesel with the counter takedown but King avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malcolm King. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
King gets caught napping as Diesel dives in and scores a takedown. King manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: King (0) vs (2) Diesel
King can't keep his opponent in guard - Diesel advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Diesel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
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Diesel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Diesel wants to work for an arm triangle but King is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
King is looking to get back to full guard here but Diesel has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: King (0) vs (5) Diesel
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Diesel is trying to get an arm triangle but King is defending well.
King is looking for a sweep.#T1#
King is trying to work for a sweep but Diesel has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: King (0) vs (7) Diesel
Diesel looking to control but King is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Diesel looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB2#
Diesel looking for a guillotine from mount but King is having none of it. #SUB2#
Diesel wants to finish this one by submission but King is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Diesel.
Diesel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
King can't escape the position.
King is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Diesel is going oldschool here, as he tries to force King to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so King shrugs it off. #SUB2#
Diesel looking for a guillotine from mount but King is having none of it. #T2#
King is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2#
Diesel has hold of King's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and King manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
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Diesel working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
King can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
King defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Diesel.
King can't escape the position.
Diesel tries to control but King wriggling away.
King keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T3##SUB2#
Diesel looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Diesel looking to secure an arm triangle but King defends it well.
King tries to reverse the position but Diesel maintains control.#SUB2#
Diesel working for a submission but King is keeping him at bay. #SUB2#
Diesel wants to finish this one by submission but King is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Diesel. #SUB2#
Diesel looking for a guillotine from mount but King is having none of it.
King sneaks a leg under to get 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.#SUB2#
Diesel wants to work for an arm triangle but King is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Diesel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. King doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Diesel. #SUB2#
Diesel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but King sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T4##SUB#
King looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
King is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
King looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
King is staying active underneath Diesel, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Diesel seems to be working for a kimura but King defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Diesel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and King defends it well. #SUB2#
King is defending against the submission attempts here by Diesel.
#T5##SUB2#
Diesel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Diesel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and King defends it well. #SUB#
King looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Diesel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but King sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
King looking for submissions off his back.
King is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
King looking for a kimura from the bottom but Diesel passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: King (0) vs (10) Diesel#T6##SUB2#
Diesel tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Diesel looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Diesel slows the pace down.
Diesel has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for King! Score +2 for reaching mount: King (0) vs (12) Diesel#SUB2#
Diesel quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Diesel but it's paid off an King is forced to tap! Nice work by Diesel.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kurt Diesel!
Our winner, Kurt Diesel, 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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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Ikemba Okoye! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Crush Bandicoot!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Bandicoot drives through with a takedown into Okoye's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Okoye (0) vs (2) Bandicoot
Okoye trying to control the position.
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Okoye has his foot on Bandicoot's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bandicoot works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Bandicoot drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Okoye manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bandicoot has Okoye in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Okoye (2) vs (2) Bandicoot#SUB2#
Bandicoot had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Okoye defends it easily.#SUB2#
Bandicoot is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Okoye defends well.#SUB2#
Bandicoot has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Okoye can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okoye looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Bandicoot 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.
Okoye pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bandicoot is keeping the position for now.
Okoye wants to control from the top but Bandicoot keeps moving. #T1#
Bandicoot manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Okoye manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Okoye (2) vs (4) Bandicoot#SUB#
Bandicoot got a little sloppy there for a moment and Okoye has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bandicoot has managed to get both his arms back between Okoye's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Okoye has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Bandicoot doesn't defend quickly enough and Okoye has managed to lock this one up! Can Bandicoot escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Okoye on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ikemba Okoye!
A very excited looking Ikemba Okoye made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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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 2 wins and 2 losses; Calixto Cardona! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Cardona bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cardona (4) vs (0) Leifsson
Leifsson is trying 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#
Cardona tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Leifsson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Leifsson is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Cardona wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Leifsson, 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.#SUB#
Cardona is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Leifsson has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leifsson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Cardona wants to work for an arm triangle but Leifsson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T1#
Leifsson tries to get to full guard but Cardona has control of the leg. #SUB#
Cardona is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Cardona is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Leifsson is looking for a sweep. Cardona is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Cardona is looking for a kimura here.
Leifsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back.
Leifsson regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Leifsson is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Cardona has his hands clasped together but Leifsson extends and breaks Cardona's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Leifsson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Skjoldr Leifsson!
During a confident post fight interview, Skjoldr Leifsson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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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 1 wins and 4 losses; Tan Zan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 3 losses; Shogun Silva!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Zan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Zan (2) vs (0) Silva#SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Zan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Zan seems to be working for a kimura but Silva defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Zan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Silva defends it well. #SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Silva actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Zan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Silva defends it well. #SUB#
Zan seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1##SUB#
Zan seems to be working for a kimura but Silva defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Silva actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Silva actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Silva is defending against the submission attempts here by Zan.
Zan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Silva knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Silva is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Zan is tapping! Great win for Silva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shogun Silva! |
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Juha Ahokas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Bull Mfer!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Ahokas looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mfer! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ahokas (4) vs (0) Mfer
Mfer gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Mfer actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Ahokas is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Mfer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mfer gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Mfer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ahokas slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Ahokas wants to work for an arm triangle but Mfer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mfer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Ahokas seems to be working for a kimura but Mfer defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Ahokas is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1##SUB2#
Mfer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Ahokas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mfer has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Mfer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Ahokas seems to be working for a kimura but Mfer defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Mfer looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Ahokas is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mfer sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Mfer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Mfer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2##SUB#
Ahokas is looking for a kimura but Mfer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ahokas to get the leverage. #SUB#
Ahokas seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Ahokas is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Ahokas looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Ahokas looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mfer is looking for a sweep. Ahokas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3##SUB2#
Mfer actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Mfer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ahokas pulls his head out easily.
Mfer is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Mfer actively working from the bottom here.
Mfer wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Ahokas is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Ahokas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mfer has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Ahokas is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ahokas tries to pass to full mount but Mfer defends it. #T4##SUB#
Ahokas is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Mfer actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Mfer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Ahokas seems to be working for a kimura but Mfer defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Mfer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Ahokas seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Ahokas is working for a submission of some sort.
Ahokas prevents Mfer from improving his position.#T5##SUB2#
Mfer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ahokas pulls his head out easily.
Mfer gets full guard.#SUB#
Ahokas is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Ahokas drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Ahokas seems to have locked his on tight now - Mfer screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Ahokas, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Juha Ahokas!
Juha Ahokas thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 2 wins and 0 losses; Ivan Kamenev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Bruce White Jr!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kamenev leaves White Jr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Kamenev moves into range and clinches up with White Jr.
White Jr is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kamenev is defending well.#TD#
Kamenev lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kamenev (2) vs (0) White Jr
Kamenev is keen to just control but White Jr is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
White Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
White Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
White Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Kamenev is looking to take a break and control but White Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
White Jr actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
White Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Kamenev is looking for a kimura but White Jr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kamenev to get the leverage. #T1##SUB#
Kamenev is trying to work for a kimura but White Jr is defending well.
Kamenev works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (5) vs (0) White Jr#SUB#
Kamenev wants to finish this one by submission but White Jr is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kamenev.
White Jr is looking to improve his position but Kamenev isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Kamenev is working for a guillotine from mount but White Jr frees his head quite easily.
#SUB#
Kamenev has control of White Jr's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and White Jr regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kamenev looking to control but White Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kamenev moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Kamenev (8) vs (0) White Jr#T2#
Kamenev is hanging on to White Jr's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
White Jr fending off the submission attempt from Kamenev. #SUB#
Kamenev working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
White Jr preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kamenev. #SUB#
Kamenev patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Kamenev keeps control of the position as White Jr tries to break free.
#SUB#
Kamenev 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, White Jr has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
You can see the frustration on White Jr's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
White Jr defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Kamenev looking for the choke but no joy. #T3##SUB#
Kamenev is looking for the choke from the back position but White Jr is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Kamenev is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
White Jr tries to escape but Kamenev has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Kamenev is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. White Jr is defending well though. Kamenev let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Kamenev is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! White Jr is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ivan Kamenev!
During a confident post fight interview, Ivan Kamenev thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Bruce White Jr stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back!'. |
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