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Bots de Garra 15 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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 8 losses; Verneri Ahma! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Zeke Titus!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Ahma shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ahma (2) vs (0) Titus#SUB2#
Titus looking for submissions off his back.
Titus moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Ahma is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Titus is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Titus has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ahma (2) vs (2) Titus
Titus passes Ahma's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Titus seems to be working for a kimura but Ahma defends the submission attempt.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Titus working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Titus 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#
Titus is looking for a kimura but Ahma is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Titus to get the leverage. #T1##SUB#
Ahma actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Ahma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Titus is pressing down on Ahma's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ahma is holding on for now. #SUB#
Ahma looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Titus is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ahma sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Titus is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Titus is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Ahma is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Titus pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Titus wants to work for an arm triangle but Ahma is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T2#
Ahma tries to get to full guard but Titus has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Titus is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ahma defends it well. #SUB2#
Titus is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Titus is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ahma is just riding it out for now. Titus eventually gives up the hold.
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.
Titus moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ahma (2) vs (5) Titus
Ahma is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Titus off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ahma (6) vs (5) Titus
Titus tries to break free.
Titus breaks Ahma's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ahma (6) vs (7) Titus
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Titus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Titus pushes down on Ahma's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Ahma is defending against the submission attempts here by Titus.
Titus is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ahma (6) vs (10) Titus
Ahma is looking to improve his position but Titus isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Titus working for a guillotine from mount but Ahma is in no mood to give up. #SUB2#
Titus jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ahma manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Ahma sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Ahma is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Titus pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Titus is looking for a kimura but Ahma is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Titus to get the leverage.
Ahma wants to improve his position but Titus is controlling well.
#SUB#
Ahma is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Titus pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Titus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Titus wants to work for an arm triangle but Ahma is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Titus is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Ahma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Ahma actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Titus is trying to work for a kimura but Ahma is defending well.
#SUB#
Ahma looking for submissions off his back.
Titus passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ahma (6) vs (13) Titus#T5##SUB2#
Titus looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Ahma is desperately trying to improve his position but Titus has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Titus working for a guillotine from mount but Ahma is in no mood to give up. #SUB2#
Titus with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB2#
Ahma defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Titus. #SUB2#
Titus looking to secure an arm triangle but Ahma defends it well. #SUB2#
Titus looking to secure an arm triangle but Ahma defends it well. #SUB2#
Titus is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ahma to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ahma shrugs it off. #T6#
Titus prevents Ahma from getting the reversal.
Ahma sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Titus seems to be working for a kimura but Ahma defends the submission attempt.
Ahma tries to get to full guard but Titus has control of the leg.
Ahma might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Ahma looking for submissions off his back.
Titus uses his free foot to push down on Ahma's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ahma. Score +3 for passing guard: Ahma (6) vs (16) Titus
Ahma is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Titus has hold of Ahma's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ahma manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Ahma working to try and regain half guard.
#T7##SUB2#
Titus working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB2#
Titus working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Ahma turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Titus off and cradles Ahma's limp body as Titus celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Zeke Titus!
A very excited looking Zeke Titus 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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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 0 wins and 6 losses; Helmut Stoppelbein! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Bodie Helix!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Helix scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Stoppelbein (0) vs (4) Helix#SUB2#
Helix is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stoppelbein is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Stoppelbein is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Helix controlling the position. #SUB2#
Helix wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stoppelbein, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Helix tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Helix has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Stoppelbein looking for a sweep but Helix has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Stoppelbein (0) vs (6) Helix
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helix mounts Stoppelbein! Really nice guard pass there!
Stoppelbein really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Helix is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T1#
Stoppelbein is desperately trying to improve his position but Helix has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Helix working for a guillotine from mount but Stoppelbein is in no mood to give up.
Stoppelbein is wriggling around trying to escape.
Stoppelbein is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Helix wants to finish this one by submission but Stoppelbein is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Helix. #SUB2#
Helix is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Stoppelbein has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Stoppelbein tries to improve his position but instead Helix has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Stoppelbein (0) vs (9) Helix
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Helix controlling well, preventing Stoppelbein from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Helix 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, Stoppelbein has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
I really don't envy Stoppelbein right now.
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##SUB2#
Helix is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Helix working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Stoppelbein is doing well to defend. Helix seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Stoppelbein is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bodie Helix!
A victorious Bodie Helix 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Jack Lynn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rupert Helenius!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lynn shoots in and drives through. Helenius sprawls well.
Helenius looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Helenius is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lynn drops down looking for a counter takedown but Helenius sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Lynn looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lynn (2) vs (0) Helenius
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Helenius is looking for a sweep. Lynn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lynn wants to pass the guard but Helenius is defending well.
We've been hearing that Lynn has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB#
Lynn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Helenius is just riding it out for now. Lynn eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Lynn is looking for a kimura but Helenius is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lynn to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lynn is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Helenius sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Lynn seems to be working for a kimura but Helenius defends the submission attempt.
Lynn uses his free foot to push down on Helenius's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Helenius. Score +3 for passing guard: Lynn (5) vs (0) Helenius#T1#
Helenius tries to hold on but Lynn pushes him away. #SUB#
Lynn is working for a guillotine from mount but Helenius frees his head quite easily.
#SUB#
Lynn has control of Helenius's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Helenius regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB#
Lynn working for a submission but Helenius is keeping him at bay.
Helenius manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Lynn is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Lynn is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Helenius has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
Lynn is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lynn (8) vs (0) Helenius#SUB#
Lynn goes for an armbar but Helenius turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Helenius. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lynn (8) vs (2) Helenius
Lynn wants to sweep here but Helenius controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Lynn isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Helenius stacks Lynn on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Helenius! Score +3 for passing guard: Lynn (8) vs (5) Helenius
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Helenius working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Helenius trying to control the position but Lynn is working away.
Lynn tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Helenius looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3#
Lynn sneaks back into half guard.
Lynn tries to get to full guard but Helenius has control of the leg.
Lynn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lynn.
Lynn wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Lynn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Helenius gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Lynn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Helenius can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
Lynn tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Lynn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Helenius defends it easily.#SUB#
Lynn looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Helenius passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lynn (8) vs (8) Helenius
Lynn is looking to reverse the position.
Lynn is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Lynn tries to get to full guard but Helenius has control of the leg.
Helenius passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lynn (8) vs (11) Helenius#T5#
Lynn is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lynn is working hard here to advance position.
Helenius tries to control but Lynn wriggling away.
Lynn is desperately trying to improve his position but Helenius has a good base and remains in mount.
Lynn is squirming around, avoiding Helenius's attempts to control the action.
Lynn is trying desperately to improve position.#T6#
Lynn is squirming around, avoiding Helenius's attempts to control the action.
Lynn regains half guard.#SUB#
Lynn actively working from the bottom here.
Lynn works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lynn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Helenius is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Lynn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Helenius can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Lynn has an active guard here but Helenius has managed to pass into half guard.
#T7#
Lynn tries to roll over but Helenius keeps him under control.
Lynn is refusing to be controlled, as Helenius sits in half guard. #SUB#
Lynn actively working from the bottom here.
Lynn tries to get to full guard but Helenius has control of the leg. #T8##SUB#
Lynn actively working from the bottom here.
Lynn is staying active underneath Helenius, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lynn is looking for a sweep. Helenius is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lynn won't allow Helenius to pass to mount.
Lynn is staying active underneath Helenius, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lynn manages to get to full guard.
Helenius preventing the sweep. #T9#
Lynn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Helenius's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lynn (10) vs (11) Helenius#SUB#
Lynn drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Helenius dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lynn (10) vs (13) Helenius#SUB#
Lynn working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Helenius has passed into half guard!
Lynn manages to get to full guard.
Helenius trying to control but Lynn is working from the bottom.
Helenius preventing the sweep. #T10##SUB#
Lynn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Helenius gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lynn looking for a sweep. Not yet Lynn, not yet. #SUB#
Lynn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Helenius gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Lynn working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Helenius has passed into half guard!
Helenius seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Helenius is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lynn is just riding it out for now. Helenius eventually gives up the hold. #T11#
Lynn wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Lynn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Lynn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Helenius's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Helenius prevents Lynn from improving his position.
Lynn has a hand on Helenius's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Helenius takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Lynn (10) vs (16) Helenius#T12#
Lynn is desperately trying to improve his position but Helenius has a good base and remains in mount.
Helenius tries to control but Lynn wriggling away.
Lynn working to try and regain half guard.
Lynn slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Lynn manages to get to full guard.
Lynn lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lynn (12) vs (16) Helenius
Helenius not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lynn sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Helenius's guard. #T13##SUB#
Lynn seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Lynn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Lynn is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Helenius doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lynn. #SUB#
Lynn seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Helenius is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jack Lynn!
During a confident post fight interview, Jack Lynn thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 7 losses; Shogun Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 8 losses; Louis Princip!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Princip shows good takedown defense.
Princip with the counter takedown but Silva avoids it easily.
Silva has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym in the buildup to the fight.#TD2#
Princip shoots in and bounces Silva off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva (0) vs (2) Princip#SUB2#
Princip 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.
Princip passes Silva's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Princip is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#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 Princip. Oh but Silva has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Princip goes limp - he's gone! Silva jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shogun Silva!
In defeat, Louis Princip stepped up to the mic, saying 'Oh no, I lost! I'm not gonna get cut am I?'. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 12 losses; Jana Iii Sobieskiego! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Ademaro Dos Anjos!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Sobieskiego closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dos Anjos's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sobieskiego (2) vs (0) Dos Anjos
Dos Anjos is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Dos Anjos looking for a guillotine here but Sobieskiego defends easily.
#SUB#
Sobieskiego 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 tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sobieskiego pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dos Anjos is keeping the position for now.
Dos Anjos bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sobieskiego's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sobieskiego (2) vs (2) Dos Anjos#SUB#
Sobieskiego is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dos Anjos is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Sobieskiego escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dos Anjos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dos Anjos passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dos Anjos is trying to work for a kimura but Sobieskiego is defending well.
#SUB2#
Dos Anjos is working for a kimura but Sobieskiego is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Sobieskiego actively working from the bottom here.#T1##SUB#
Sobieskiego actively working from the bottom here.
Dos Anjos prevents Sobieskiego from improving his position.
Dos Anjos works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sobieskiego (2) vs (5) Dos Anjos
Sobieskiego is trying to escape the mount.
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#
Dos Anjos has hold of Sobieskiego's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Sobieskiego manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Sobieskiego is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dos Anjos 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 (8) Dos Anjos#SUB2#
Dos Anjos working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Sobieskiego is doing well to defend. Dos Anjos seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Sobieskiego is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ademaro Dos Anjos!
During a confident post fight interview, Ademaro Dos Anjos thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 3 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Calixto Cardona!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Cardona feints and as Leifsson raises his hands in defense, Cardona changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Leifsson (0) vs (2) Cardona#SUB2#
Cardona drops back looking for a leg! Leifsson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Leifsson manages to kick Cardona off! Cardona jumps back into Leifsson's guard. #SUB2#
Cardona drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cardona jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cardona advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (0) vs (5) Cardona
Leifsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Leifsson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Leifsson wants to improve his position but Cardona is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Cardona seems to be working for a kimura but Leifsson defends the submission attempt.
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 looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cardona is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Leifsson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Cardona is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1##SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Leifsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cardona pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Cardona 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#
Cardona is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Cardona is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2##SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Cardona is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Leifsson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Cardona is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Cardona wants to work for an arm triangle but Leifsson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back.#T3##SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Cardona 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 Cardona. #SUB2#
Cardona is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Leifsson has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Leifsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Cardona is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Leifsson has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Cardona is working for a kimura but Leifsson is defending it quite comfortably.
#T4##SUB2#
Cardona is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Leifsson defends it well. #SUB#
Leifsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Cardona is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Cardona is looking for a kimura but Leifsson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cardona to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Cardona 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#
Cardona is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T5##SUB#
Leifsson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Leifsson 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 Cardona. Oh but Leifsson has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Cardona goes limp - he's gone! Leifsson jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Skjoldr Leifsson!
A very excited looking Skjoldr Leifsson 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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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 10 wins and 1 losses; Ivan Kamenev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Jordan Lisko!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lisko misses with a takedown #CL#
and Kamenev moves into the clinch.
Lisko changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kamenev fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lisko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kamenev is fending him off so far but Lisko persists. Nope, Kamenev circles away and we're back to standing.
Ivan Kamenev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Lisko.
Lisko fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Kamenev moves into the clinch.#TD#
Kamenev has Lisko pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kamenev pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Lisko tumbling to the mat - Kamenev dives into Lisko's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kamenev (2) vs (0) Lisko#SUB2#
Lisko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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#
Kamenev is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kamenev drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kamenev jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Lisko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kamenev defends well.
Lisko tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Kamenev is pushing down on Lisko's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lisko is fighting to maintain full guard but Kamenev has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Kamenev seems to be working for a kimura but Lisko defends the submission attempt.
Lisko won't allow Kamenev to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Lisko actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Lisko looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Kamenev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lisko has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Kamenev is trying to work for a kimura but Lisko is defending well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Lisko actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Kamenev 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.
#T2##SUB#
Kamenev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lisko is trying to get back to full guard.
Kamenev passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (5) vs (0) Lisko
Lisko working to try and regain half guard.
Kamenev moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Kamenev (8) vs (0) Lisko
Lisko is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Lisko is trying to defend against the choke here but Kamenev has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Kamenev Tightens the hold and Lisko taps out furiously! Kamenev displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ivan Kamenev!
A victorious Ivan Kamenev 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 44 wins and 18 losses; Donald Trump! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 13 losses; Chozen Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Trump shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trump (2) vs (0) Gracie#SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Trump pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Trump pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Trump is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Trump 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Trump in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Gracie tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Trump!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Donald Trump!
After winning the bout, Donald Trump 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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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 12 wins and 6 losses; Cole Orion! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 11 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fiachna fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Orion. No joy for Fiachna on that attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Fiachna manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Orion on his heels. He'll look to pass Orion's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Orion (0) vs (2) Fiachna#SUB#
Orion escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fiachna gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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 is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Orion is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fiachna tries to free his leg and advance position but Orion is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Orion looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Orion is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orion (2) vs (2) Fiachna
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion prevents Fiachna from improving his position.#SUB#
Fiachna is defending against the submission attempts here by Orion.
#T1##SUB#
Orion 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. Orion eventually gives up the hold.
Fiachna gets back to full guard.
Fiachna wants to sweep but no luck.
Fiachna is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orion (2) vs (4) Fiachna#SUB#
Orion is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fiachna pulls his head out easily.
Fiachna moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (2) vs (7) Fiachna
Fiachna advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Orion (2) vs (9) Fiachna
Orion stops Fiachna from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Fiachna mounts Orion! Really nice guard pass there!
Fiachna wants to take Orion's back but he can't do it this time. #T2#
Fiachna is still trying to improve position.
Orion can't escape the position.
Fiachna wants to take Orion's back but he can't do it this time.
Fiachna prevents Orion from getting the reversal.
Fiachna moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Orion (2) vs (12) Fiachna#SUB2#
Fiachna working for a choke but Orion is defending well. #SUB2#
Orion 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!
Orion tries to escape the position.
My spies in Rocket's Gentlemen Club inform me that Fiachna has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Orion turns into Fiachna and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orion (4) vs (12) Fiachna#T3##SUB#
Orion drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Orion seems to have locked his on tight now - Fiachna screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Orion, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). 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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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 55 wins and 33 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 1 losses; Ikemba Okoye!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Okoye dives in for a single leg takedown but Diesel sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Okoye has a takedown stuffed.
Okoye tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Diesel swivels and escapes.
Kurt Diesel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ikemba Okoye.#TD#
Diesel closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Diesel (4) vs (0) Okoye
Diesel has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Diesel (6) vs (0) Okoye#SUB#
Diesel has control of Okoye's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Okoye regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB#
Diesel looking for a guillotine from mount but Okoye is having none of it.
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.
Diesel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Okoye is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okoye is trying to escape the mount.
Okoye tries to hold on but Diesel postures up.#T1##SUB#
Diesel jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Okoye manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Okoye is looking for a sweep.
Diesel working away.#SUB#
Diesel is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Okoye is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Okoye is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Diesel is trying to get an arm triangle but Okoye is defending well. #T2##SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diesel working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Diesel working away.
Okoye felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The referee asks Diesel politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Diesel prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB#
Diesel goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Okoye has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Diesel but great work by Okoye. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Diesel (6) vs (4) Okoye#SUB2#
Okoye goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Diesel rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Okoye's guard! Nice work there by Diesel! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (8) vs (4) Okoye
Diesel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Okoye is keeping the position for now.
Diesel passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (11) vs (4) Okoye
Okoye gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Okoye looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Okoye is looking to control Diesel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Okoye avoid being mounted?
Okoye tries to roll over but Diesel keeps him under control.
Okoye is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Diesel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Diesel's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Diesel (11) vs (8) Okoye#SUB2#
Diesel is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Diesel tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Okoye has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T4#
Okoye doesn't have the hooks in and Diesel manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (13) vs (8) Okoye
Diesel tries to free his leg and advance position but Okoye is retaining full guard.
Diesel wants to control from the top but Okoye keeps moving. #SUB#
Diesel drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Diesel jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Diesel sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Okoye's guard.
Diesel controlling the action here.
Okoye is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diesel wants to take a breather but Okoye is having none of it. #SUB2#
Okoye looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T5##SUB#
Diesel wants to work for an arm triangle but Okoye is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Diesel has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (16) vs (8) Okoye
Okoye is looking to improve his position but Diesel isn't that keen on the idea.
Okoye tries to hold on but Diesel pushes him away.
Okoye is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Diesel is working for a guillotine from mount but Okoye frees his head quite easily.
Okoye is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T6#
Diesel trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Okoye defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Diesel.
Diesel looking to control but Okoye is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Diesel has hold of Okoye's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Okoye manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Okoye tries to hold on but Diesel pushes him away.
Diesel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Okoye is looking to escape. #SUB#
Diesel has control of Okoye's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Okoye regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T7#
Okoye tries to lock up and control but Diesel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Okoye is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Diesel is staying active.
Okoye is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Diesel working for a guillotine from mount but Okoye is in no mood to give up.
Okoye is squirming around, avoiding Diesel's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Diesel goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Okoye turns into him and now he's in Diesel's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (16) vs (10) Okoye
Diesel keeping full guard, as Okoye tries to pass. #T8#
Okoye preventing the sweep.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Okoye from controlling successfully.
Okoye is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Diesel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Okoye postures up.
Okoye wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving. #T9##SUB#
Diesel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Okoye defends it easily.
Okoye looking to pass the guard.
Diesel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Okoye trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Diesel wants to sweep but no luck. #T10##SUB#
Diesel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Okoye defends well.
Diesel is trying to keep Okoye in close.
#SUB#
Okoye got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diesel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Okoye has managed to get both his arms back between Diesel's legs - danger averted.
Okoye won't allow Diesel to sweep him here.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Okoye from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Okoye stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diesel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Okoye wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving. #T11#
Diesel looking to control.
#SUB#
Diesel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Okoye from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Okoye has gone for a leg lock! Diesel slips out almost immediately though and dives into Okoye's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (18) vs (10) Okoye
Okoye wants to sweep here but Diesel controlling him for the moment.
Diesel tries to free his leg and advance position but Okoye is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Okoye is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diesel defends well.#T12##SUB2#
Okoye had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diesel defends it easily.#SUB2#
Okoye is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Okoye looks winded!
Diesel wants to control from the top but Okoye keeps moving.
Okoye trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Okoye has his foot on Diesel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Diesel works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Diesel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Okoye has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Diesel has managed to get both his arms back between Okoye's legs - danger averted.#T13#
Diesel passes Okoye's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Diesel performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Okoye looking for submissions off his back.
Diesel is trying to control. Okoye wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Diesel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Diesel is looking to advance position but Okoye won't allow it. #T14##SUB2#
Okoye looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#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 is working for a kimura but Okoye is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Diesel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel takes the fight on points by 18 to 10.
Kurt Diesel retains his super heavyweight title!
Kurt Diesel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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