Bots de Garra 7 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

185 cm
33 yrs
171 lbs

183 cm
42 yrs
165 lbs

King

Princip

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 4 losses; Malcolm King! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Louis Princip!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
King looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Princip!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: King (4) vs (0) Princip
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Princip regains half guard.#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. #SUB2#
Princip looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
King is looking for a kimura but Princip is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for King to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Princip looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
King wants to pass to mount but Princip is defending the position.
Princip works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Princip is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Princip has his foot on King's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. King works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Princip escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. King gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Princip has his foot on King's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. King works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
King stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Princip swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Princip looking for a guillotine here but King defends easily. #SUB#
King drops back looking for a leg! Princip is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Princip manages to kick King off! King jumps back into Princip's guard. #SUB#
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Princip is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and King defends well.#SUB#
King drops back looking for a leg! Princip is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Princip manages to kick King off! King jumps back into Princip's guard. #SUB#
King drops back looking for a leg! Princip is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Princip manages to kick King off! King jumps back into Princip's guard. #SUB2#
Princip is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2##SUB#
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
King looking to pass the guard.
King passes Princip's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Princip looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
King is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Princip has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Princip looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Princip actively working from the bottom here.
King tries to pass to full mount but Princip defends it. #T3##SUB#
King is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
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#
Princip actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
King is trying to work for a kimura but Princip is defending well. #SUB#
King is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Princip gets full guard.#SUB2#
King avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Princip throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Princip keeping full guard, as King tries to pass.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T4##SUB2#
Princip 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! Princip is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Princip manages to kick King off! King jumps back into Princip'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#
Princip is looking for a triangle but King pushes his legs off easily.
King trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
King passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: King (7) vs (0) Princip#SUB#
King is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Princip has escaped the position, nice work there. #T5#
Princip tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
King is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Princip is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Princip gets back to half guard.#SUB#
King is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Princip doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time King.
King looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Princip looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
King is working for a kimura but Princip is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Princip looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T6##SUB2#
Princip is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but King pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
King is looking for a kimura here. #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 seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
King is trying to work for a kimura but Princip is defending well. #SUB#
King is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Princip defends it well. #T7##SUB#
King is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
King wants to work for an arm triangle but Princip is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #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 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.
Princip moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Princip is looking for a triangle but King pushes his legs off easily. #T8##SUB#
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Princip keeping full guard, as King tries to pass. #SUB2#
Princip has his foot on King's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. King works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
King drops back looking for a leg! Princip is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Princip manages to kick King off! King jumps back into Princip's guard. #SUB2#
Princip 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. #SUB2#
Princip is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and King defends well.
Princip keeping full guard, as King tries to pass. #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. #T9##SUB#
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Princip is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. King is aware though and is defending well.
King trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Princip has his foot on King's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. King works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Princip looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
King drops back looking for a leg! Princip is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Princip manages to kick King off! King jumps back into Princip's guard. #SUB2#
Princip is looking for a triangle but King pushes his legs off easily.
Princip keeping full guard, as King tries to pass. #SUB2#
Princip looking for a guillotine here but King defends easily. #T10##SUB2#
Princip 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.
King forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Princip is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but King pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
King seems to be working for a kimura but Princip defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Princip looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
King seems to be working for a kimura but Princip defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Princip looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T11#
Princip is pressing down on King's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Princip 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. #SUB2#
Princip had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. King defends it easily.
King slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
King is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
King is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
King is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T12##SUB2#
Princip looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
King is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Princip has managed to free his arm - good work.
Princip tries to roll over but King keeps him under control.#SUB#
King is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Princip looking for submissions off his back.#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. #T13##SUB#
King is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Princip defends it well. #SUB#
King is trying to work for a kimura but Princip is defending well. #SUB#
King is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
King seems to be working for a kimura but Princip defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Princip looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
King is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T14##SUB2#
Princip looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Princip looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
King is looking for a kimura but Princip is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for King to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Princip looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
King seems to be working for a kimura but Princip defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
King is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Princip has managed to free his arm - good work.
King is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
King looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
King takes the fight on points by 7 to 0.
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.
The defeated Louis Princip had this to say: 'Oh no, I lost! I'm not gonna get cut am I?'.

Undercard bout

170 cm
39 yrs
149 lbs

185 cm
30 yrs
206 lbs

Cardona

Sobieskiego

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 3 losses; Calixto Cardona! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Jana Iii Sobieskiego!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sobieskiego shoots in looking for a takedown. Cardona tries to sprawl out of it but Sobieskiego keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Cardona manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sobieskiego changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cardona tries to avoid it but Sobieskiego manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cardona to the ground. Cardona escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cardona attempts a counter takedown but Sobieskiego avoids it well and moves away.
Sobieskiego shoots in for a takedown but Cardona shows good takedown defense.
Calixto Cardona has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jana Iii Sobieskiego.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sobieskiego is defended easily by Cardona.
Cardona shoots for a double leg takedown but Sobieskiego sprawls well. He's pushed Cardona's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sobieskiego changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cardona tries to avoid it but Sobieskiego manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cardona to the ground. Cardona escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sobieskiego goes for a double leg but Cardona avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Cardona continues to drive forward.#TD#
Sobieskiego gets caught napping as Cardona dives in and scores a takedown. Sobieskiego manages to retain guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cardona (2) vs (0) Sobieskiego
Sobieskiego looks winded!#SUB#
Cardona drops back looking for a leg! Sobieskiego is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sobieskiego manages to kick Cardona off! Cardona jumps back into Sobieskiego's guard. #SUB2#
Sobieskiego is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardona passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cardona (5) vs (0) Sobieskiego#SUB#
Cardona is trying to get an arm triangle but Sobieskiego is defending well. #SUB#
Cardona working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1##SUB#
Cardona tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Cardona thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sobieskiego tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Cardona has hold of Sobieskiego's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Sobieskiego seems comfortable defending it but Cardona has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Sobieskiego is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Sobieskiego is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Cardona couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Calixto Cardona!
A relieved looking Calixto Cardona thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Undercard bout

184 cm
36 yrs
186 lbs

189 cm
40 yrs
218 lbs

Orion

Mfer

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Cole Orion! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Bull Mfer!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Mfer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Orion as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Mfer dives in and scores a takedown into Orion's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Orion (0) vs (2) Mfer
Mfer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Orion swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Orion pushes a forearm under Mfer's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Mfer is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cole Orion!
A very excited looking Cole Orion 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.

Undercard bout

173 cm
42 yrs
159 lbs

178 cm
25 yrs
165 lbs

Bandicoot

Stoppelbein

Undercard bout

170 cm
25 yrs
150 lbs

181 cm
26 yrs
185 lbs

Kotze

Okoye

Undercard bout

178 cm
27 yrs
180 lbs

172 cm
44 yrs
164 lbs

Ahokas

Zan

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Juha Ahokas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Tan Zan!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Ahokas gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ahokas (0) vs (2) Zan#SUB#
Ahokas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Ahokas is tightening it up a little... Zan has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Zan reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Zan taps out! Nice BJJ there by Ahokas!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Juha Ahokas!
Juha Ahokas thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Undercard bout

188 cm
34 yrs
219 lbs

178 cm
29 yrs
157 lbs

Silva

Kamenev

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 3 losses; Shogun Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Kamenev moves into the clinch successfully. #TD2#
Kamenev ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kamenev no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kamenev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kamenev looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Kamenev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Kamenev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kamenev keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass. #SUB2#
Kamenev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kamenev is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (0) vs (2) Kamenev#SUB#
Silva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenev is pushing down on Silva's leg trying to pass to half guard. Silva is fighting to maintain full guard but Kamenev has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kamenev not doing much here.
Kamenev trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kamenev pulls his head out easily.
Kamenev frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (0) vs (5) Kamenev
Silva is wriggling around trying to escape. #SUB2#
Kamenev is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Kamenev!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ivan Kamenev!
Our winner, Ivan Kamenev, 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.

Undercard bout

179 cm
37 yrs
183 lbs

180 cm
41 yrs
158 lbs

Leifsson

Durden

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 0 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Abraham Durden!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Leifsson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Durden pinned against the ropes. Durden gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Leifsson is defended easily by Durden.
Leifsson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Durden as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Skjoldr Leifsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leifsson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Durden as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Durden is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Leifsson's half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Leifsson (0) vs (2) Durden#SUB2#
Durden is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Leifsson wants to improve his position but Durden is controlling well. #SUB2#
Durden is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Durden is trying to work for a kimura but Leifsson is defending well.
Leifsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Durden is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Leifsson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Durden. #T1##SUB#
Leifsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Durden pulls his head out easily.
Leifsson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Durden's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Durden's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Leifsson (4) vs (2) Durden
You can see the frustration on Durden's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
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#
Leifsson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Leifsson controlling well, preventing Durden from escaping the position. #SUB#
Durden fending off the submission attempt from Leifsson. #SUB#
Durden is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Leifsson gets his way!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Leifsson controlling well, preventing Durden from escaping the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2##SUB#
Leifsson tightening his grip on Durden, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Leifsson has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Durden rolls, trying to escape but Leifsson keeps control of the position. #SUB#
Leifsson 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, Durden has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #SUB#
Leifsson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
You can see the frustration on Durden's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Durden is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Durden preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Leifsson.
Durden tries to break free. #SUB#
Leifsson looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Durden showing good submission defense here. #T3##SUB#
Leifsson tightening his grip on Durden, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Leifsson looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Durden fending off the submission attempt from Leifsson. #SUB#
Leifsson is looking for the choke from the back position but Durden is controlling his hands well.
Durden rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Durden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Durden is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Leifsson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Leifsson's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Leifsson (4) vs (6) Durden#SUB2#
Durden is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Leifsson has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Durden has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Leifsson taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Durden doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Abraham Durden!
Our winner, Abraham Durden, 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.

Co-main event

172 cm
41 yrs
156 lbs

187 cm
29 yrs
216 lbs

Ahma

Fiachna

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 1 wins and 5 losses; Verneri Ahma! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 8 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fiachna keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Ahma gets a double leg takedown into Fiachna's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ahma (2) vs (0) Fiachna
Fiachna is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Ahma drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ahma jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fiachna keeping full guard, as Ahma tries to pass. #SUB#
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.
Fiachna is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fiachna keeping full guard, as Ahma tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiachna bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ahma's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ahma (2) vs (2) Fiachna
Fiachna stands and throws Ahma's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ahma (2) vs (5) Fiachna#SUB2#
Fiachna is trying to get an arm triangle but Ahma is defending well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fiachna tries to advance to mount but can't. #T1#
Ahma is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ahma might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ahma prevents Fiachna from improving position.
Ahma tries to bench press Fiachna off him but Fiachna keeps the position.
Ahma stops Fiachna from passing to mount.
Ahma is looking for a sweep.
Fiachna passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Ahma!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Ahma (2) vs (7) Fiachna
Fiachna fails to take his opponent's back. #T2#
Ahma has given up his back. Will we see Fiachna going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Ahma (2) vs (10) Fiachna#SUB2#
Ahma defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB2#
Fiachna working for the choke.
Ahma breaks Fiachna's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ahma (4) vs (10) Fiachna
Fiachna looking for a sweep. Not yet Fiachna, not yet.
Ahma stands and throws Fiachna's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ahma (7) vs (10) Fiachna#SUB#
Ahma is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fiachna knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Ahma looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fiachna sneaks back into half guard.
Fiachna is trying to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB#
Ahma 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.
Fiachna wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Fiachna looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Ahma is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Ahma is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fiachna is just riding it out for now. Ahma eventually gives up the hold.
Fiachna is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ahma's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ahma's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ahma (7) vs (14) Fiachna#SUB2#
Fiachna is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ahma has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T4#
Fiachna keeps control of the position as Ahma tries to break free. #SUB2#
Ahma is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Fiachna gets his way!
Ahma is trying to break free. #SUB2#
Fiachna is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #SUB2#
Fiachna looking for the choke from the back.
Well, with Fiachna on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Ahma is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Fiachna is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Ahma defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
You can see the frustration on Ahma's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #SUB2#
Fiachna patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T5#
Ahma is really stuck here. #SUB2#
Fiachna is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Ahma is defending well though. Fiachna let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Fiachna is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Ahma tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Ahma gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Ahma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fiachna frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ahma (7) vs (17) Fiachna
Ahma is desperately trying to improve his position but Fiachna has a good base and remains in mount.
Ahma is trying to escape the mount but Fiachna keeps good control and instead manages to take Ahma's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ahma (7) vs (20) Fiachna#SUB2#
Fiachna has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Fiachna is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ahma has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Fiachna working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T6##SUB2#
Fiachna has got one arm under Ahma's chin. This could be trouble... Ahma trying to control the other hand but Fiachna gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Ahma has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Darragh Fiachna!
After winning the bout, Darragh Fiachna thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Main event

185 cm
34 yrs
201 lbs

190 cm
34 yrs
227 lbs

Diesel

Gracie

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 32 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 10 losses; Chozen Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Gracie feints and as Diesel raises his hands in defense, Gracie changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (0) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Gracie drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Diesel dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (2) Gracie
Diesel advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (5) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie is trying to work for a sweep but Diesel has mounted him!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Diesel (7) vs (2) Gracie
Diesel tries to control but Gracie wriggling away.
Gracie is wriggling around trying to escape. #SUB#
Diesel is working for a guillotine from mount but Gracie frees his head quite easily.
Gracie gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Diesel wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Diesel has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB#
Diesel seems to be looking for submissions. #T1##SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Diesel is controlling well.
Diesel is pressing down on Gracie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracie is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Diesel is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Diesel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Diesel trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away. #T2##SUB2#
Gracie looking for subs from the bottom but Diesel mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (10) vs (2) Gracie#SUB#
Diesel with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Diesel trying to control but Gracie is having none of it. #SUB#
Diesel is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gracie has managed to escape the submission attempt. #SUB#
Diesel is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gracie has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Diesel prevents Gracie from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Diesel wants to finish this one by submission but Gracie is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Diesel.
Gracie keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T3##SUB#
Diesel looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Gracie is working to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Diesel working for a submission but Gracie is keeping him at bay.
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Diesel seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Diesel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
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.#SUB#
Diesel seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Diesel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T4##SUB#
Diesel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracie defends it well. #SUB#
Diesel is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Diesel has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Gracie with the active half guard here but Diesel passes nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (13) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie is trying to improve his position.
Gracie sneaks back into half guard.#T5##SUB#
Diesel is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Diesel is controlling well. #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.
Gracie tries to roll over but Diesel keeps him under control.#SUB#
Diesel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracie sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Gracie 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.
Diesel passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (16) vs (2) Gracie#T6#
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie is not content to let Diesel control the position. #SUB#
Diesel tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Diesel moves into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Diesel (18) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie regains half guard.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie gets back to full guard. #T7#
Diesel looking to pass the guard.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diesel defends well.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Diesel thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Diesel stands and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (21) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie regains half guard.#T8##SUB#
Diesel is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well. #SUB#
Diesel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Diesel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracie defends it well. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily.
Diesel passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (24) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T9#
Diesel wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely.
Diesel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gracie gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Diesel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T10##SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Diesel is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well. #SUB#
Diesel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Diesel wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Diesel is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T11##SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Diesel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work.
Diesel sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Diesel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Diesel trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away. #T12#
Gracie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Diesel trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Gracie has an active guard here but Diesel has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Diesel is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie looks winded!#SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T13##SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily.
Gracie is in trouble now - Diesel has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (27) vs (2) Gracie#SUB#
Diesel is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Gracie is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Gracie flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Diesel anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Gracie and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Diesel slips an arm under Gracie chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Diesel has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Diesel is squeezing on Gracie like an anaconda would it's prey. Gracie fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kurt Diesel!
An out of breath Kurt Diesel thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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