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Bots de Garra 9 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 12 losses; Chozen Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Jordan Lisko!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gracie. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gracie (4) vs (0) Lisko
Lisko tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.#SUB#
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lisko, who protects the arm well.
Lisko is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lisko tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Gracie tries for a kimura but Lisko 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.#SUB#
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lisko, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lisko tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lisko is looking for a sweep.#T1##SUB#
Gracie tries for a kimura but Lisko is defending well. #SUB#
Gracie tries for a kimura but Lisko is defending well. #SUB#
Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lisko is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gracie's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Lisko is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
#SUB#
Gracie is working for a kimura but Lisko is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Lisko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2##SUB2#
Lisko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lisko manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Lisko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Lisko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Lisko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lisko manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Lisko's guard. #SUB2#
Lisko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3##SUB2#
Lisko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Lisko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lisko manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Lisko's guard.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Lisko is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Lisko looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
#SUB2#
Lisko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Lisko has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Lisko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lisko is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Gracie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lisko moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Lisko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie forces his way into half guard.#T5#
Lisko tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.#SUB#
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Lisko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Lisko defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Lisko looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lisko defends it well. #SUB#
Gracie is working for a kimura but Lisko is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lisko defends it well. #T6##SUB#
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Lisko is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Lisko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Lisko actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Lisko is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
#SUB#
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lisko tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg. #T7##SUB2#
Lisko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lisko is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Gracie 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#
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Lisko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Lisko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T8##SUB2#
Lisko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Lisko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Lisko actively working from the bottom here.
Lisko tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Lisko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Lisko is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lisko is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lisko sees it coming and defends easily.#T9##SUB#
Gracie 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#
Lisko looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Lisko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Gracie seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Lisko is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Chozen Gracie! |
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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 2 wins and 5 losses; Bruce White Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Malcolm King!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
King looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: White Jr (0) vs (2) King#SUB#
White Jr actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
King is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so White Jr is just riding it out for now. King eventually gives up the hold.
White Jr won't allow King to pass to mount.
White Jr tries to get to full guard but King has control of the leg. #SUB#
White Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
King is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and White Jr defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
King is looking for a kimura but White Jr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for King to get the leverage. #SUB2#
King is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and White Jr defends it well. #SUB#
White Jr actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
King is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1#
White Jr moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
White Jr 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.
King must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
King tries to free his leg and advance position but White Jr is retaining full guard. #SUB#
White Jr 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 avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
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 thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
King drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and King jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
White Jr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2##SUB2#
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. #SUB#
White Jr looking for a guillotine here but King defends easily.
White Jr keeping full guard, as King tries to pass. #SUB2#
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
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. #SUB#
King avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
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#
King drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and King jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T3##SUB#
White Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
White Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and King defends well.#SUB#
White Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
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#
White Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. King is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
White Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. King is aware though and is defending well.
White Jr can't keep his opponent in guard - King advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
King is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
King is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, White Jr has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
King seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
King is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. White Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time King. #T4##SUB2#
King is sneakily working for an arm triangle but White Jr sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
White Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
King seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
White Jr looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
King seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
White Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
White Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
White Jr actively working from the bottom here.#T5#
White Jr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
King got a little sloppy there for a moment and White Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, King has managed to get both his arms back between White Jr's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
White Jr 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.
White Jr is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
King forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
King seems to be working for a kimura but White Jr defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
White Jr actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
King seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
King seems to be looking for submissions.
#T6##SUB#
White Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
White Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
King is working for a kimura but White Jr is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
King is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
King is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
White Jr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
White Jr 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#
White Jr 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. #T7#
King tries to free his leg and advance position but White Jr is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
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. #SUB#
White Jr 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#
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 drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and King jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
White Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
White Jr 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. #SUB#
King avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T8##SUB2#
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.
King tries to free his leg and advance position but White Jr is retaining full guard. #SUB#
White Jr is looking for a triangle but King pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
King drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and King jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
King stands and throws White Jr's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: White Jr (0) vs (5) King
White Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but King wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
King thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
King wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by White Jr, who protects the arm well. #T9##SUB2#
King tries for a kimura but White Jr is defending well. #SUB2#
King is trying to get an arm triangle but White Jr is defending well.
White Jr manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
White Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
White Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
King is trying to work for a kimura but White Jr is defending well.
#SUB2#
King is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
King is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T10##SUB2#
King is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so White Jr is just riding it out for now. King eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
White Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
White Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
White Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but King pulls his head out easily. #T11##SUB2#
King seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
White Jr is defending against the submission attempts here by King.
#SUB#
White Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
White Jr is looking for a sweep. King is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
King is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so White Jr is just riding it out for now. King eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
White Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but King pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
White Jr looking for submissions off his back.#T12##SUB2#
King is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
White Jr looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
White Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
King is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. White Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time King.
White Jr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
King drops back looking for a leg! White Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and White Jr manages to kick King off! King jumps back into White Jr's guard. #T13##SUB#
King avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
White Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
King drops back looking for a leg! White Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and White Jr manages to kick King off! King jumps back into White Jr's guard. #SUB2#
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
King trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
King drops back looking for a leg! White Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and White Jr manages to kick King off! King jumps back into White Jr's guard. #T14##SUB#
White Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
White Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
King is posturing up here but White Jr has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! King tries to roll out but it's too tight and King has to tap! Slick submission there by White Jr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bruce White Jr!
A victorious Bruce White Jr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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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 12 wins and 4 losses; Shogun Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Helmut Stoppelbein!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Stoppelbein closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Silva (0) vs (4) Stoppelbein#SUB2#
Stoppelbein is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Silva has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Stoppelbein tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stoppelbein has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Silva is trying to get back to half guard.
Silva manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Stoppelbein is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Silva sees it coming and defends easily.
Stoppelbein really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Stoppelbein is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Silva defends it well. #SUB#
Silva has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Stoppelbein. Oh but Silva has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Stoppelbein goes limp - he's gone! Silva jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shogun Silva! |
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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 9 wins and 3 losses; Cole Orion! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Verneri Ahma!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Ahma closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ahma lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Orion (0) vs (2) Ahma#SUB#
Orion throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#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. #SUB#
Orion throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Orion working for a triangle but Ahma defends it easily.
#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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ahma got a little sloppy there for a moment and Orion has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ahma has managed to get both his arms back between Orion's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Orion throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Orion escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ahma gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1##SUB2#
Ahma thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Orion 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#
Orion has his foot on Ahma's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ahma works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Ahma thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Orion is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Ahma drops back looking for a leg! Orion is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Orion manages to kick Ahma off! Ahma jumps back into Orion's guard. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Orion working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ahma doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ahma manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #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.
Ahma must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#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.#SUB#
Orion working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ahma doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ahma manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2##SUB#
Ahma is sitting in close to Orion's body. Orion has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Ahma is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Ahma is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Orion.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Cole Orion!
After winning the bout, Cole Orion 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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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 3 wins and 4 losses; Calixto Cardona! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 0 losses; Ikemba Okoye!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Cardona looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Okoye! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cardona (4) vs (0) Okoye#SUB#
Cardona is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Okoye knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Okoye is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Okoye is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Okoye is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cardona pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Cardona seems to be working for a kimura but Okoye defends the submission attempt.
Cardona prevents Okoye from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Okoye looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Cardona is looking for a kimura but Okoye is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cardona to get the leverage.
Okoye wants to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB#
Cardona is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Okoye is trying to maintain the position but Cardona is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Cardona is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Okoye looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Okoye has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cardona is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Cardona wants to work for an arm triangle but Okoye is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Cardona is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Okoye manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Cardona has gone for a leg lock! Okoye slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cardona's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cardona (4) vs (2) Okoye
Cardona might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2##SUB#
Cardona escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Okoye gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Okoye stands and throws Cardona's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cardona (4) vs (5) Okoye
Cardona regains half guard.#SUB#
Cardona looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Cardona looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Cardona looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Cardona looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Okoye wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cardona keeps working. #SUB2#
Okoye is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cardona has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Okoye is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cardona is just riding it out for now. Okoye eventually gives up the hold.
Cardona is staying active underneath Okoye, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Cardona is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Okoye pulls his head out easily.
Okoye tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cardona knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Okoye wants to work for an arm triangle but Cardona is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Okoye is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cardona sees it coming and defends easily.#T4##SUB#
Cardona looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Cardona looking for submissions off his back.
Okoye uses his free foot to push down on Cardona's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Cardona. Score +3 for passing guard: Cardona (4) vs (8) Okoye
Cardona is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
Cardona tries to improve his position but Okoye has taken his back! Okoye has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Cardona tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Okoye pushes Cardona away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ikemba Okoye!
Our winner, Ikemba Okoye, 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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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 1 wins and 6 losses; Louis Princip! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Juha Ahokas!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Princip looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ahokas! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Princip (4) vs (0) Ahokas#SUB#
Princip thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ahokas tries to improve position but can't.
Ahokas manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Princip (4) vs (2) Ahokas#SUB2#
Ahokas is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Ahokas is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Princip actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ahokas is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Ahokas is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Princip actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Ahokas trying to pass the guard but Princip defending well. #SUB#
Princip looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Ahokas seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Princip looking for submissions off his back.
Princip is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Ahokas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Princip is just riding it out for now. Ahokas eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Princip is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ahokas pulls his head out easily. #T2##SUB2#
Ahokas 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 Ahokas. #SUB#
Princip looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Ahokas is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Princip sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Ahokas has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Princip defend it? Ahokas steps over the head and cranks it - Princip is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Ahokas!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Juha Ahokas!
Juha Ahokas seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Louis Princip spoke after the fight, saying 'Oh no, I lost! I'm not gonna get cut am I?'. |
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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 5 wins and 0 losses; Ivan Kamenev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Abraham Durden!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Durden fails with the takedown.#CL#
Kamenev has closed the distance and engaged Durden in a clinch.
Durden can't get the takedown.
#TD#
Kamenev works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kamenev (2) vs (0) Durden
Kamenev looking to pass the guard.
Kamenev trying to control but Durden is working from the bottom.
Kamenev slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (5) vs (0) Durden
Durden is trying to get back to half guard.
Kamenev trying to control the position but Durden is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kamenev tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kamenev has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Kamenev tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kamenev has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Durden is looking to reverse the position.#T1##SUB#
Kamenev is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Durden has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Kamenev looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Durden tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kamenev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Durden is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kamenev's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Kamenev maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Durden could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Kamenev has cracked it and Durden is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Kamenev!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). 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. |
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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 7 wins and 1 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 7 losses; Tan Zan!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice takedown defense from Zan. No joy for Leifsson on that attempt.
Leifsson tries for a takedown but Zan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Zan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Leifsson! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Leifsson (0) vs (4) Zan
We've been hearing good reports from Leifsson'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.#SUB2#
Zan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Leifsson sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
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.
#SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Zan seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Leifsson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Zan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Leifsson has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1##SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Zan 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 Zan. #SUB#
Leifsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Leifsson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Zan is working for a kimura but Leifsson is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Zan seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T2##SUB#
Leifsson 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 Leifsson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Skjoldr Leifsson!
Skjoldr Leifsson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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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 0 wins and 7 losses; Jana Iii Sobieskiego! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 8 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sobieskiego.
Fiachna displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sobieskiego.
Fiachna shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sobieskiego but Sobieskiego pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fiachna has a takedown stuffed.
Fiachna slaps away a takedown attempt from Sobieskiego, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jana Iii Sobieskiego. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sobieskiego has a takedown stuffed.
Fiachna is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sobieskiego sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sobieskiego shoots in looking for a takedown but Fiachna manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sobieskiego's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sobieskiego shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fiachna as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Fiachna gets caught napping as Sobieskiego dives in and scores a takedown. Fiachna manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sobieskiego (2) vs (0) Fiachna
Sobieskiego is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fiachna is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sobieskiego (2) vs (2) Fiachna
Fiachna slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Sobieskiego (2) vs (5) Fiachna
Sobieskiego is looking to regain half guard here but Fiachna keeps moving and retains side control.
Fiachna advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sobieskiego (2) vs (7) Fiachna#T1#
Fiachna wants to take his opponent's back but Sobieskiego doesn't allow it.
Sobieskiego tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fiachna takes Sobieskiego's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Sobieskiego is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Sobieskiego (2) vs (10) Fiachna#SUB2#
Fiachna looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Sobieskiego taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Darragh Fiachna!
A victorious Darragh Fiachna thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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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 50 wins and 32 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Crush Bandicoot!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Diesel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bandicoot's waist but Bandicoot gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Diesel off to one side.
Bandicoot tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Diesel defends well and Bandicoot ends up having to push Diesel into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Diesel drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (0) Bandicoot#SUB2#
Bandicoot working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diesel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diesel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Bandicoot has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diesel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Diesel trying to control but Bandicoot is working from the bottom.
Diesel is pushing down on Bandicoot's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bandicoot is fighting to maintain full guard but Diesel has managed to sneak the leg through.
Diesel wants to take a breather but Bandicoot is having none of it. #SUB#
Diesel is trying to work for a kimura but Bandicoot is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Diesel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bandicoot doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Diesel. #SUB#
Diesel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bandicoot is just riding it out for now. Diesel eventually gives up the hold.
Diesel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1##SUB#
Diesel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Diesel wants to work for an arm triangle but Bandicoot is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Bandicoot looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Diesel seems to be working for a kimura but Bandicoot defends the submission attempt.
Bandicoot is staying active underneath Diesel, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Bandicoot looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Bandicoot actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Diesel seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Diesel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bandicoot sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Bandicoot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diesel trying to control the action but Bandicoot is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Bandicoot looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Diesel is pressing down on Bandicoot's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bandicoot is holding on for now. #SUB#
Diesel is looking for a kimura but Bandicoot is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Diesel to get the leverage. #SUB#
Diesel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bandicoot is just riding it out for now. Diesel eventually gives up the hold. #T3##SUB2#
Bandicoot actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Bandicoot looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Bandicoot actively working from the bottom here.
Diesel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bandicoot keeps working. #SUB2#
Bandicoot is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Bandicoot actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Bandicoot looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Bandicoot is defending against the submission attempts here by Diesel.
#T4##SUB2#
Bandicoot actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Bandicoot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bandicoot wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Diesel is looking for a kimura but Bandicoot is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Diesel to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Bandicoot looking for submissions from an awkward position 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#
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.
#SUB#
Diesel wants to work for an arm triangle but Bandicoot is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T5##SUB2#
Bandicoot is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Bandicoot looking for submissions off his back.
Bandicoot is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Bandicoot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bandicoot looks winded!#SUB2#
Bandicoot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Diesel maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Bandicoot could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Diesel has cracked it and Bandicoot is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Diesel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kurt Diesel!
A very excited looking Kurt Diesel 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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