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Bots de Garra 21 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 6 wins and 0 losses; Ademaro Dos Anjos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 10 losses; Shogun Silva!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Silva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dos Anjos avoids it really well and circles away.
Dos Anjos feinted with a counter takedown.
Dos Anjos is breathing heavily.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dos Anjos as he jumps to the side.
Silva darts in looking for a takedown but Dos Anjos gets double underhooks and turns Silva into the ropes.
Dos Anjos feinted with a counter takedown.
Ademaro Dos Anjos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shogun Silva.
Silva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dos Anjos defends it nicely.
Dos Anjos really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Dos Anjos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dos Anjos drops down looking for a counter takedown but Silva sprawls and moves away.
Dos Anjos tries to close the distance and clinch but Silva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Silva fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva shoots for a double leg takedown but Dos Anjos sprawls well. He's pushed Silva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Silva has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Silva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dos Anjos avoids it really well and circles away.
Silva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
Silva dives in and grabs Dos Anjos's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dos Anjos pushes down on Silva's head and hops out.
Silva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dos Anjos tries to avoid it but Silva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dos Anjos to the ground. Dos Anjos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Silva.
Silva closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dos Anjos circles away.
Silva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dos Anjos's waist but Dos Anjos gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Silva off to one side. #CL#
Dos Anjos closes the distance and clinches.
Silva has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dos Anjos is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Silva tries for a takedown but Dos Anjos manages to get underhooks.
Dos Anjos stops a takedown attempt from Silva.
Silva is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Dos Anjos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Dos Anjos gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Silva regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dos Anjos (2) vs (0) Silva
Dos Anjos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Silva is looking for a triangle but Dos Anjos pushes his legs off easily.
#T2##SUB2#
Silva has his foot on Dos Anjos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dos Anjos works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dos Anjos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Dos Anjos 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.#SUB2#
Silva 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. #SUB2#
Dos Anjos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Silva isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dos Anjos stacks Silva 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 Dos Anjos! Score +3 for passing guard: Dos Anjos (5) vs (0) Silva#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Silva tries to buck Dos Anjos off but Dos Anjos is having none of it.
Silva is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T4##SUB2#
Silva actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dos Anjos pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Dos Anjos is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions off his back.#T5##SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Silva works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Dos Anjos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dos Anjos has managed to get both his arms back between Silva's legs - danger averted.
Dos Anjos wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Silva 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 wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Silva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Silva working for a triangle but Dos Anjos defends it easily.
#T6#
Silva keeping moving, preventing Dos Anjos from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Silva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dos Anjos defends it easily.
Dos Anjos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Dos Anjos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Silva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dos Anjos defends well.#SUB2#
Silva is looking for a triangle but Dos Anjos pushes his legs off easily.
#T7#
Dos Anjos trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dos Anjos looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Silva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dos Anjos defends well.#SUB2#
Silva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dos Anjos defends it easily.#SUB2#
Silva 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. #T8##SUB#
Dos Anjos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dos Anjos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Dos Anjos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dos Anjos has managed to get both his arms back between Silva's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Silva 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.
Silva keeping full guard, as Dos Anjos tries to pass. #SUB2#
Silva working for a triangle but Dos Anjos defends it easily.
Silva keeping full guard, as Dos Anjos tries to pass. #T9##SUB2#
Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Silva looking for a guillotine here but Dos Anjos defends easily.
Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet.
Dos Anjos trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Silva working for a triangle but Dos Anjos defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Dos Anjos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dos Anjos has managed to get both his arms back between Silva's legs - danger averted.#T10#
Dos Anjos wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving. #SUB2#
Silva has his foot on Dos Anjos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dos Anjos works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Silva is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Dos Anjos has his hands clasped together but Silva extends and breaks Dos Anjos's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Silva.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). 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 7 wins and 5 losses; Jordan Lisko! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Serhey Rishkinov!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lisko shoots in for a double leg but Rishkinov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Rishkinov instigates a clinch.
Lisko wants a takedown.
Lisko can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jordan Lisko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rishkinov is pressed up against the ropes. Lisko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rishkinov down to the mat. Rishkinov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Rishkinov rushes Lisko and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#TD2#
Rishkinov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Lisko clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lisko (0) vs (4) Rishkinov#SUB2#
Rishkinov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Rishkinov sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Lisko taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Serhey Rishkinov!
Serhey Rishkinov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 8 losses; Cole Orion! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Abraham Durden!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Orion scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Orion (4) vs (0) Durden#SUB#
Orion is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Durden is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Orion wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Durden, who protects the arm well.
Durden sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Durden is defending against the submission attempts here by Orion.
The fighters are battling for position here. Durden manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Orion thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Orion thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Orion got a little sloppy there for a moment and Durden has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Orion has managed to get both his arms back between Durden's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Durden has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Orion can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Durden working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Orion doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Orion manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1##SUB#
Orion drops back looking for a leg! Durden is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Durden manages to kick Orion off! Orion jumps back into Durden's guard.
Orion forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Durden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Orion is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Durden defends it well. #SUB#
Orion is looking for a kimura here.
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 seems to be working for a kimura but Durden defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Durden looking for submissions off his back.#T2##SUB#
Orion is working for a kimura but Durden is defending it quite comfortably.
Durden is looking for a sweep. Orion is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Orion in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Durden tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Orion!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cole Orion!
A very excited looking Cole Orion made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 0 losses; Giovanni De Rossi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 9 losses; Malcolm King!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
King fails to land the takedown.
King fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but De Rossi avoids it really well and circles away.
De Rossi is looking to counter the offense by King and move into the clinch.
King misses with a takedown attempt - De Rossi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Giovanni De Rossi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malcolm King.#TD2#
King darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: De Rossi (0) vs (2) King#SUB#
De Rossi actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
King is working for a kimura but De Rossi is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
King is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1##SUB2#
King is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
King seems to be working for a kimura but De Rossi defends the submission attempt.
De Rossi trying to control but King postures up.
#SUB2#
King seems to be working for a kimura but De Rossi defends the submission attempt.
De Rossi trying to control here.
De Rossi's coaches at The Italian Job have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
De Rossi is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T2##SUB2#
King is sneakily working for an arm triangle but De Rossi sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
King is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so De Rossi is just riding it out for now. King eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
King is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
De Rossi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but King pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
King is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, De Rossi has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
King is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3#
De Rossi wants to control but King is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
King is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
King is looking for submissions but instead, De Rossi has regained full guard.
#SUB#
De Rossi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T4##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 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#
King avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
King trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
King drops back looking for a leg! De Rossi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and De Rossi manages to kick King off! King jumps back into De Rossi's guard.
De Rossi is trying to keep King in close.
#T5##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.
De Rossi trying to keep a closed guard but King is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
De Rossi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#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 wants to pass the guard but De Rossi is keeping the position.#T6##SUB#
De Rossi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
King stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Rossi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #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#
De Rossi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. King doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. King manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
De Rossi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
King drops back looking for a leg! De Rossi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and De Rossi manages to kick King off! King jumps back into De Rossi's guard. #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. #T7##SUB#
De Rossi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
King looking to improve position, pressing down on De Rossi's thigh with his hand. De Rossi seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is King paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! King's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! De Rossi picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Giovanni De Rossi!
Giovanni De Rossi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 1 losses; Zeke Titus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 11 losses; Bruce White Jr!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Titus darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Titus (2) vs (0) White Jr#SUB2#
White Jr looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Titus is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
White Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Titus pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Titus seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
White Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Titus tries to pass to full mount but White Jr defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
White Jr looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Titus is working for a kimura but White Jr is defending it quite comfortably.
White Jr is not content to let Titus control the position.#T1##SUB2#
White Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
White Jr actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Titus wants to work for an arm triangle but White Jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Titus wants to free his trapped foot but White Jr is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
White Jr actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Titus seems to be working for a kimura but White Jr defends the submission attempt.
Titus trying to mount his opponent but White Jr defends it.
Titus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Titus 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 Titus. #T2#
Titus moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Titus (5) vs (0) White Jr#SUB#
Titus is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. White Jr looks calm but he's in trouble here. Titus gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. White Jr is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Titus lets go of the hold and White Jr can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Zeke Titus!
A victorious Zeke Titus thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Bruce White Jr stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back!'. |
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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 4 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 5 losses; Ikemba Okoye!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Leifsson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Okoye to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Leifsson (0) vs (2) Okoye
Okoye trying to control the position from guard on top but Leifsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Okoye looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Leifsson pushes a forearm under Okoye's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Okoye is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). 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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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 8 losses; Juha Ahokas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 6 losses; Jack Lynn!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Lynn gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ahokas to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ahokas (2) vs (0) Lynn#SUB#
Ahokas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Lynn is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Ahokas rolls with it to try and escape but Lynn cranks on the arm and Ahokas is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Lynn!
Jack Lynn decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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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 17 wins and 16 losses; Chozen Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 2 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gracie misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Kamenev counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kamenev. #TD2#
Kamenev manages to pull guard.
Kamenev wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment. #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.
Kamenev 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: Gracie (0) vs (2) Kamenev#SUB2#
Kamenev is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Gracie looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Kamenev pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (5) Kamenev
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenev trying to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kamenev trying to control but Gracie is having none of it. #T1#
Gracie 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#
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.
Gracie is not content to let Kamenev control the position.#SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Kamenev is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Kamenev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracie sees it coming and defends easily.
Kamenev frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (8) Kamenev#SUB2#
Kamenev looking to secure an arm triangle but Gracie defends it well. #T2#
Gracie stops Kamenev from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kamenev wants to free his trapped foot but Gracie is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Kamenev is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
Gracie is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Alpha Brasil, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Kamenev frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (11) Kamenev#T3#
Gracie is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Kamenev looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB2#
Kamenev quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Kamenev but it's paid off an Gracie is forced to tap! Nice work by Kamenev.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ivan Kamenev!
A relieved looking Ivan Kamenev thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 15 losses; Darragh Fiachna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 20 losses; Donald Trump!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fiachna looks for a takedown but Trump sprawls well.#TD2#
Trump looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiachna (0) vs (2) Trump#SUB2#
Trump is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fiachna sees it coming and defends easily.
Fiachna wants to improve his position but Trump is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Trump is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Trump is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Trump wants to work for an arm triangle but Fiachna is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've been hearing good reports from Fiachna'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#
Trump is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fiachna defends it well.
Fiachna regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1##SUB2#
Trump is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Fiachna looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Trump is sitting in close to Fiachna's body. Fiachna has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Trump is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Trump is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Fiachna.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Darragh Fiachna!
Darragh Fiachna decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 22 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 60 wins and 34 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Al Jhit shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Diesel defends it nicely.#TD#
Al Jhit fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Diesel sprawls well initially but Al Jhit persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (0) Diesel
Diesel wants to improve his position but Al Jhit is controlling well.
We've been hearing good reports from Al Jhit'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#
Diesel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Al Jhit 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#
Al Jhit is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Al Jhit is looking for a kimura but Diesel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Al Jhit to get the leverage. #T1##SUB#
Al Jhit seems to be working for a kimura but Diesel defends the submission attempt.
Diesel moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Al Jhit thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Al Jhit drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Diesel dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (2) Diesel#SUB2#
Diesel drops back looking for a leg! Al Jhit is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Al Jhit manages to kick Diesel off! Diesel jumps back into Al Jhit's guard.
Diesel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Al Jhit is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Al Jhit looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Al Jhit is looking for a triangle but Diesel pushes his legs off easily.
#T2##SUB#
Al Jhit is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diesel defends well.
Diesel trying to control but Al Jhit is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Al Jhit 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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Diesel trying to control but Al Jhit is working from the bottom.
Diesel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (5) Diesel
Al Jhit is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Al Jhit is not content to let Diesel control the position. #SUB2#
Diesel is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Al Jhit is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Diesel is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Al Jhit knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Al Jhit is looking to regain half guard here but Diesel keeps moving and retains side control.
Al Jhit is not content to let Diesel control the position. #SUB2#
Diesel tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Al Jhit manages to work his way to half guard, despite Diesel's best efforts.#T4#
Al Jhit is refusing to be controlled, as Diesel sits in half guard. #SUB#
Al Jhit looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
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#
Al Jhit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Al Jhit is refusing to be controlled, as Diesel sits in half guard.
Al Jhit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diesel passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (8) Diesel#T5##SUB2#
Diesel looking to secure an arm triangle but Al Jhit defends it well.
Al Jhit is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Al Jhit is working hard here to advance position.
Diesel wants to control the pace but Al Jhit is squirming around nicely.
Al Jhit is wriggling around trying to escape.
Diesel looking to control but Al Jhit is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Al Jhit really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T6#
Diesel looking to control but Al Jhit is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Al Jhit tries to reverse the position but Diesel maintains control.#SUB2#
Diesel working for a submission but Al Jhit is keeping him at bay.
Diesel looking to control and managing it successfully.
Al Jhit manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Al Jhit tries to get to full guard but Diesel has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Diesel is looking for a kimura but Al Jhit is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Diesel to get the leverage. #SUB#
Al Jhit looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Al Jhit with the active half guard here but Diesel passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (11) Diesel
Diesel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Al Jhit keeps working. #T7##SUB2#
Diesel tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Diesel thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Al Jhit is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Diesel is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Al Jhit is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Al Jhit is not content to let Diesel control the position. #T8##SUB2#
Diesel working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Al Jhit tries to buck Diesel off but Diesel is having none of it.
Al Jhit is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Al Jhit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Diesel is trying to work for a kimura but Al Jhit is defending well.
#SUB2#
Diesel seems to be working for a kimura but Al Jhit defends the submission attempt.
Al Jhit wants to get back to full guard.#T9##SUB2#
Diesel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Al Jhit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Al Jhit actively working from the bottom here.
Al Jhit won't allow Diesel to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Diesel is looking for a kimura but Al Jhit is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Diesel to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Diesel is trying to work for a kimura but Al Jhit is defending well.
#SUB#
Al Jhit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily.
Diesel is trying to control. Al Jhit wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Al Jhit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Al Jhit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T10#
Al Jhit is not content to let Diesel control the position.#SUB#
Al Jhit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Diesel seems to be working for a kimura but Al Jhit defends the submission attempt.
Al Jhit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
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#
Al Jhit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T11##SUB2#
Diesel 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. Al Jhit tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Diesel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kurt Diesel!
Kurt Diesel is the new super heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Kurt Diesel thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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