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Bots de Garra 23 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 15 losses; Jana Iii Sobieskiego! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 7 losses; Helmut Stoppelbein!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Stoppelbein slaps away a takedown attempt from Sobieskiego, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sobieskiego shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stoppelbein pinned against the ropes. Stoppelbein gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sobieskiego misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jana Iii Sobieskiego. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stoppelbein misses with a takedown attempt - Sobieskiego sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sobieskiego shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stoppelbein as he avoids it easily.
Sobieskiego shoots in but no luck this time.
Stoppelbein fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stoppelbein has a takedown stuffed.
Stoppelbein looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stoppelbein shoots in and drives through. Sobieskiego sprawls well.
Stoppelbein fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobieskiego shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sobieskiego shoots in looking for a takedown but Stoppelbein manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sobieskiego's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stoppelbein drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sobieskiego defends it well.
Sobieskiego closes the distance and clinches up with Stoppelbein, looking for a takedown. Sobieskiego pushes Stoppelbein against the ropes but Stoppelbein circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sobieskiego is breathing heavily.
Sobieskiego shoots in for a takedown but Stoppelbein shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stoppelbein shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sobieskiego but Sobieskiego pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stoppelbein will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T1#
Stoppelbein shoots in but Sobieskiego avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stoppelbein defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego slaps away a takedown attempt from Stoppelbein, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stoppelbein shoots in looking for a takedown but Sobieskiego manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stoppelbein's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stoppelbein.
Stoppelbein stuffs the takedown attempt from Sobieskiego. Sobieskiego gets slowly back to his feet.
Sobieskiego fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stoppelbein shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sobieskiego as he avoids it easily.
Stoppelbein shoots in looking for a takedown but Sobieskiego manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stoppelbein's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stoppelbein defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sobieskiego.
Stoppelbein fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stoppelbein fails with a takedown attempt. #T2#
Sobieskiego dives in and grabs Stoppelbein's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stoppelbein pushes down on Sobieskiego's head and hops out.
Sobieskiego misses with a takedown attempt - Stoppelbein sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sobieskiego fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stoppelbein avoids it really well and circles away.
Stoppelbein fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sobieskiego or perhaps it was just good defense by Stoppelbein, which made it look bad.
Stoppelbein shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sobieskiego pinned against the ropes. Sobieskiego gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stoppelbein looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sobieskiego is fending him off so far but Stoppelbein persists. Nope, Sobieskiego circles away and we're back to standing.
Sobieskiego will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stoppelbein shoots in for a takedown but Sobieskiego shows good takedown defense.
Sobieskiego shoots in looking for a takedown but Stoppelbein manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sobieskiego's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sobieskiego looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stoppelbein dives in and grabs Sobieskiego's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sobieskiego pushes down on Stoppelbein's head and hops out.
Stoppelbein fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stoppelbein displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sobieskiego. #T3#
Sobieskiego displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stoppelbein.
Sobieskiego fails to land the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sobieskiego.
Stoppelbein misses with a takedown attempt - Sobieskiego sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sobieskiego fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stoppelbein avoids it really well and circles away.
Sobieskiego stuffs the takedown.
Stoppelbein changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sobieskiego tries to avoid it but Stoppelbein manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sobieskiego to the ground. Sobieskiego escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sobieskiego fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stoppelbein shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sobieskiego as he avoids it easily.
Sobieskiego tries for a takedown but Stoppelbein sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sobieskiego keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T4#
Sobieskiego darts in looking for a takedown but Stoppelbein gets double underhooks and turns Sobieskiego into the ropes.
Stoppelbein drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stoppelbein stops a takedown attempt from Sobieskiego.
Stoppelbein changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sobieskiego fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Stoppelbein fails with the takedown.
Sobieskiego drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stoppelbein sprawls and moves away.
Sobieskiego dives in and grabs Stoppelbein's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stoppelbein pushes down on Sobieskiego's head and hops out.
Stoppelbein looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sobieskiego fails with the takedown.
Stoppelbein shoots in looking for a takedown. Sobieskiego tries to sprawl out of it but Stoppelbein keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Sobieskiego manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stoppelbein keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T5#
Sobieskiego shoots in but no luck this time.
Stoppelbein shoots in but no luck this time.
Stoppelbein misses with a takedown attempt - Sobieskiego sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sobieskiego shoots in for a takedown but Stoppelbein shows good takedown defense.
Stoppelbein shoots for a double leg takedown but Sobieskiego sprawls well. He's pushed Stoppelbein's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sobieskiego shoots for a double leg takedown but Stoppelbein sprawls well. He's pushed Sobieskiego's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stoppelbein is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stoppelbein.
Sobieskiego changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stoppelbein tries to avoid it but Sobieskiego manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stoppelbein to the ground. Stoppelbein escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stoppelbein stuffs the takedown attempt from Sobieskiego. Sobieskiego gets slowly back to his feet.
Stoppelbein shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sobieskiego but Sobieskiego pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stoppelbein stuffs the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sobieskiego.#T6#
Stoppelbein shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sobieskiego pinned against the ropes. Sobieskiego gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice takedown defense from Stoppelbein. No joy for Sobieskiego on that attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Sobieskiego as Stoppelbein shoots in.
Stoppelbein keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stoppelbein shoots in but no luck this time.
Sobieskiego fails with the takedown.
No luck for Stoppelbein with that takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stoppelbein leaves Sobieskiego with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sobieskiego shoots in but Stoppelbein avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stoppelbein fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sobieskiego shoots in for a takedown but Stoppelbein shows good takedown defense.
Stoppelbein shoots in for a takedown but Sobieskiego shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T7#
Sobieskiego fails to land the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Sobieskiego as Stoppelbein shoots in.
Stoppelbein slaps away a takedown attempt from Sobieskiego, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stoppelbein misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice takedown defense from Sobieskiego. No joy for Stoppelbein on that attempt.
Sobieskiego shoots in looking for a takedown. Stoppelbein tries to sprawl out of it but Sobieskiego keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Stoppelbein manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stoppelbein fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Stoppelbein with that takedown attempt.
Sobieskiego fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T8#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stoppelbein is defended easily by Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego dives in and grabs Stoppelbein's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stoppelbein pushes down on Sobieskiego's head and hops out.
Sobieskiego displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stoppelbein.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sobieskiego or perhaps it was just good defense by Stoppelbein, which made it look bad.
Stoppelbein fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sobieskiego fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stoppelbein avoids it really well and circles away.
Stoppelbein fails with a takedown attempt.
Sobieskiego fails to land the takedown.
Stoppelbein looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sobieskiego is fending him off so far but Stoppelbein persists. Nope, Sobieskiego circles away and we're back to standing.
Sobieskiego shoots in but Stoppelbein avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T9#
Sobieskiego stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sobieskiego wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Stoppelbein. No joy for Sobieskiego on that attempt.
Stoppelbein shoots in for a takedown but Sobieskiego shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sobieskiego fails with a takedown attempt.
Sobieskiego defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stoppelbein.
Sobieskiego is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stoppelbein sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Stoppelbein or perhaps it was just good defense by Sobieskiego, which made it look bad.
Sobieskiego goes for a double leg but Stoppelbein avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Stoppelbein continues to drive forward.
Sobieskiego prevents the takedown attempt.
Sobieskiego drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sobieskiego is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Stoppelbein tries to score a body lock takedown but Sobieskiego shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T10#
Sobieskiego tries to score a body lock takedown but Stoppelbein shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Stoppelbein tries to score a body lock takedown but Sobieskiego shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Stoppelbein gets underhooks to prevent Sobieskiego's takedown attempt.
Stoppelbein changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sobieskiego fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sobieskiego closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stoppelbein circles away.
Stoppelbein fails with the takedown.
Stoppelbein shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sobieskiego sprawls well. Sobieskiego wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stoppelbein gets slowly back to his feet.
Sobieskiego tries for a takedown but Stoppelbein sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stoppelbein with the counter takedown but Sobieskiego avoids it easily.
Stoppelbein fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stoppelbein stuffs the takedown attempt from Sobieskiego. Sobieskiego gets slowly back to his feet.
Stoppelbein looks for a takedown but Sobieskiego sprawls well.
Sobieskiego shoots in for a takedown but Stoppelbein shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stoppelbein changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T11#
Sobieskiego stuffs the takedown attempt from Stoppelbein. Stoppelbein gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Stoppelbein as Sobieskiego shoots in.
Sobieskiego stuffs the takedown attempt from Stoppelbein. Stoppelbein gets slowly back to his feet.
Sobieskiego dives in for a single leg takedown but Stoppelbein sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Stoppelbein drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stoppelbein is trying to drag Sobieskiego to the mat but Sobieskiego just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Stoppelbein is pressed up against the ropes. Sobieskiego has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stoppelbein down to the mat. Stoppelbein avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Stoppelbein looks for a takedown but Sobieskiego sprawls well.
Sobieskiego fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stoppelbein avoids it really well and circles away.#T12#
Stoppelbein has a takedown stuffed.
Sobieskiego keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sobieskiego shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sobieskiego leaves Stoppelbein with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stoppelbein stuffs the takedown attempt from Sobieskiego. Sobieskiego gets slowly back to his feet.
Stoppelbein misses with a takedown attempt - Sobieskiego sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stoppelbein leaves Sobieskiego with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stoppelbein misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No luck for Stoppelbein with that takedown attempt.
Stoppelbein stuffs the takedown attempt from Sobieskiego. Sobieskiego gets slowly back to his feet. #T13#
Stoppelbein shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sobieskiego as he jumps to the side.
Sobieskiego tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stoppelbein defends well and Sobieskiego ends up having to push Stoppelbein into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sobieskiego gets underhooks to prevent Stoppelbein's takedown attempt.
Stoppelbein has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sobieskiego after a bit of a struggle.
Stoppelbein is pressed up against the ropes. Sobieskiego has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stoppelbein down to the mat. Stoppelbein avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Stoppelbein shoots in but Sobieskiego avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sobieskiego shoots in but no luck this time.
Stoppelbein misses with a takedown attempt - Sobieskiego sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stoppelbein fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice sprawl there from Sobieskiego as Stoppelbein shoots in.
Sobieskiego has a takedown stuffed.
Stoppelbein tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sobieskiego swivels and escapes.
Sobieskiego has a takedown stuffed.
Stoppelbein feints the counter takedown.#T14#
Stoppelbein goes for a double leg but Sobieskiego avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Sobieskiego continues to drive forward.
Sobieskiego fails to land the takedown.
Sobieskiego tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stoppelbein defends well and Sobieskiego ends up having to push Stoppelbein into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Stoppelbein looking for a takedown.
Sobieskiego prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sobieskiego wants a takedown but no success here.
Stoppelbein has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sobieskiego after a bit of a struggle.
Sobieskiego has Stoppelbein pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Stoppelbein manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Stoppelbein is working for takedown but Sobieskiego is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stoppelbein prevents the takedown attempt.
Stoppelbein stops a takedown attempt from Sobieskiego.
Stoppelbein is looking for a takedown.
Sobieskiego wants a takedown but no success here.
Stoppelbein tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sobieskiego wants a takedown but no success here.
Sobieskiego is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Stoppelbein has Sobieskiego pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Sobieskiego manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Sobieskiego is heads and Stoppelbein is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Sobieskiego takes the fight on points by 1 to 0.
Jana Iii Sobieskiego 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Bodie Helix! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Calan Smith!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Helix closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the ropes.
Smith looks winded!#TD#
Helix lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Helix (2) vs (0) Smith
Helix moves into full mount! Smith won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Helix (5) vs (0) Smith
Helix wants to take his opponent's back but Smith doesn't allow it. #SUB#
Helix looking to secure an arm triangle but Smith defends it well. #SUB#
Helix working for a submission but Smith is keeping him at bay.
Helix moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Helix (8) vs (0) Smith#SUB#
Helix has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
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, Smith has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Helix tightening his grip on Smith, looking for the choke.
I really don't envy Smith right now.
#T1##SUB#
Helix is persistently looking for the submission but Smith is defending it well.
#SUB#
Smith fending off the submission attempt from Helix.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Smith won't enjoy being in this position. Helix looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Smith is tapping - it's over boys! Helix picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bodie Helix!
Bodie Helix decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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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 1 wins and 2 losses; Rupert Helenius! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 18 losses; Chozen Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Helenius feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Helenius (2) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie keeping full guard, as Helenius tries to pass.
We've been hearing that Helenius has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Gracie working for a triangle but Helenius defends it easily.
#SUB#
Helenius drops back looking for a leg! Gracie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gracie manages to kick Helenius off! Helenius jumps back into Gracie's guard. #SUB#
Helenius drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Helenius jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Gracie working for a triangle but Helenius defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Helenius is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Helenius drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Helenius jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Helenius thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Helenius thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1##SUB#
Helenius thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Helenius defends well.
Helenius wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Helenius is pushing down on Gracie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gracie is fighting to maintain full guard but Helenius has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Helenius pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Helenius is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Helenius is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2##SUB#
Helenius seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Helenius seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Helenius drops back looking for a leg! Gracie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gracie manages to kick Helenius off! Helenius jumps back into Gracie's guard.
Helenius slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Helenius (5) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Helenius thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3##SUB#
Helenius is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gracie is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Helenius keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Helenius is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gracie knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Helenius wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Helenius looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gracie is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Helenius thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4#
Gracie is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Helenius tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Helenius keeps moving and retains side control.
Gracie sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Helenius is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. Helenius eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Helenius pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Helenius is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Helenius to get the leverage. #SUB#
Helenius is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
#T5##SUB#
Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Helenius.
#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Helenius is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracie sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Helenius is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T6#
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Helenius's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Helenius's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Helenius (5) vs (4) Gracie#SUB2#
Helenius preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gracie. #SUB2#
Helenius defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gracie's arms.
Gracie doesn't have the hooks in and Helenius manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helenius (7) vs (4) Gracie#SUB#
Helenius drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Helenius jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Helenius thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Helenius defends easily.
#SUB2#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Helenius pushes his legs off easily.
#T7#
Helenius looking to pass the 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.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Helenius defends well.#SUB#
Helenius drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Helenius jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Helenius drops back looking for a leg! Gracie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gracie manages to kick Helenius off! Helenius jumps back into Gracie's guard. #SUB2#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Helenius is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Helenius 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.
Helenius tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard. #T8##SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Helenius 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#
Helenius 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#
Helenius got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Helenius has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Gracie working for a triangle but Helenius defends it easily.
Helenius pushes down on Gracie's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Helenius.
#T9##SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Helenius is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracie sees it coming and defends easily.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Helenius is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracie defends it well. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Helenius pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Helenius wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T10##SUB#
Helenius seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Helenius pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Helenius is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Helenius is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
Helenius is breathing heavily.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Helenius is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracie sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Helenius is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T11##SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Helenius is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. Helenius eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Helenius is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracie sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Helenius pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now. #T12##SUB#
Helenius thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Helenius thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Helenius defends well.#SUB2#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Helenius defends it easily.#SUB2#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Helenius is aware though and is defending well.
Helenius tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Helenius defends well.#SUB#
Helenius drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Helenius jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T13##SUB#
Helenius drops back looking for a leg! Gracie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gracie manages to kick Helenius off! Helenius jumps back into Gracie's guard. #SUB2#
Helenius got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Helenius has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Helenius thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Helenius works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Helenius is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Helenius is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Helenius to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Helenius prevents Gracie from improving his position.#T14##SUB#
Helenius 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#
Helenius is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Helenius to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Helenius is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Helenius.
Helenius wants to pass to mount but Gracie is defending the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Helenius takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
An out of breath Rupert Helenius 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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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 16 wins and 11 losses; Shogun Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 7 losses; Ikemba Okoye!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Silva gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva (0) vs (2) Okoye#SUB#
Silva has his foot on Okoye's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Okoye works his way back into a safe position though.
Okoye wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Okoye forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Okoye is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Okoye moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Silva. Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (0) vs (5) Okoye
Silva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Silva manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Silva actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Okoye is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Okoye is looking for a kimura here.
Okoye uses his free foot to push down on Silva's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Silva. Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (0) vs (8) Okoye#T1##SUB2#
Okoye looking for a guillotine from mount but Silva is having none of it.
Silva stops Okoye from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Okoye trying to control but Silva is having none of it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Okoye jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Silva manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Silva tries to buck Okoye off but Okoye is having none of it.
Okoye trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Okoye wants to work for an arm triangle but Silva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Okoye is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Silva looking for subs from the bottom but Okoye mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (0) vs (11) Okoye
Okoye mounts Silva! Really nice guard pass there!
Okoye looking to control but Silva is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Silva is wriggling around trying to escape.
Okoye wants to control the pace but Silva is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Okoye working for a guillotine from mount but Silva is in no mood to give up.
Silva regains half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Okoye is looking for a kimura but Silva is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Okoye to get the leverage.
Okoye seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Okoye 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. Silva tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Okoye!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ikemba Okoye!
During a confident post fight interview, Ikemba Okoye 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Ademaro Dos Anjos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 9 losses; Juha Ahokas!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Dos Anjos gets caught flat footed, as Ahokas shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dos Anjos (0) vs (2) Ahokas
Dos Anjos is breathing heavily.
Ahokas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Ahokas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Ahokas drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Ahokas seems to have locked his on tight now - Dos Anjos screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Ahokas, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Juha Ahokas!
Juha Ahokas thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 0 losses; Giovanni De Rossi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Serhey Rishkinov!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Rishkinov shoots in and bounces De Rossi off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: De Rossi (0) vs (2) Rishkinov
De Rossi keeping full guard, as Rishkinov tries to pass.
Rishkinov wants to control from the top but De Rossi keeps moving.
Rishkinov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control De Rossi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
De Rossi trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rishkinov wants to control from the top but De Rossi keeps moving. #T1#
De Rossi pulls Rishkinov in close to prevent any damage.
Rishkinov trying to control but De Rossi is working from the bottom.
De Rossi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
De Rossi is really struggling to control Rishkinov but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Rishkinov drops back looking for a leg! De Rossi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and De Rossi manages to kick Rishkinov off! Rishkinov jumps back into De Rossi's guard. #SUB#
De Rossi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rishkinov passes into half guard.
#T2#
Still in half guard, Rishkinov seems content to control.#SUB2#
Rishkinov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but De Rossi sees it coming and defends easily.
Rishkinov tries to pass the half guard into mount. De Rossi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Rishkinov 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.
Rishkinov is pressing down on De Rossi's thigh, looking to free his foot. De Rossi is holding on for now. #T3##SUB2#
De Rossi is defending against the submission attempts here by Rishkinov.
#SUB2#
Rishkinov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
De Rossi is trying to get back to full guard.#T4##SUB2#
Rishkinov is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from De Rossi as he works his way to full guard.
Rishkinov forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rishkinov wants to take a breather but De Rossi is having none of it.
Rishkinov controlling the pace.
Rishkinov trying to control from De Rossi's half guard. De Rossi has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB#
De Rossi has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Rishkinov doesn't defend quickly enough and De Rossi has managed to lock this one up! Can Rishkinov escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to De Rossi on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Giovanni De Rossi!
An out of breath Giovanni De Rossi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Serhey Rishkinov had this to say: 'I didn't stick to the game plan. I played his game and lost . I'll be back '. |
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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 23 wins and 24 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 3 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Kamenev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Kamenev gets underhooks to prevent Al Jhit's takedown attempt.
Kamenev has Al Jhit pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Al Jhit manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kamenev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Al Jhit prevents it.
Kamenev prevents the takedown attempt.
Kamenev wants a takedown but no success here.
Bazar Al Jhit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Kamenev.
Kamenev gets underhooks to prevent Al Jhit's takedown attempt.
Kamenev tries for a takedown. No joy.
Al Jhit is working for takedown but Kamenev is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Kamenev drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB2#
Kamenev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kamenev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Al Jhit advances to half guard. #T1##SUB#
Al Jhit is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kamenev doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Al Jhit.
Kamenev is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Al Jhit is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kamenev has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Al Jhit is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Kamenev looking for submissions off his back.
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#
Al Jhit is working for a kimura but Kamenev is defending it quite comfortably.
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.
Al Jhit wants to free his trapped foot but Kamenev is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Kamenev is pressing down on Al Jhit's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kamenev tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Al Jhit 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.
Al Jhit preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Al Jhit drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kamenev looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kamenev looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kamenev! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Al Jhit (0) vs (4) Kamenev
Kamenev tries to move into full mount but can't pass Al Jhit's legs.
Al Jhit is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kamenev off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Al Jhit (4) vs (4) Kamenev#SUB#
Al Jhit is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kamenev defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Kamenev breaks Al Jhit's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (4) vs (6) Kamenev#SUB#
Al Jhit has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kamenev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Kamenev is pushing down on Al Jhit's leg trying to pass to half guard. Al Jhit is fighting to maintain full guard but Kamenev has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Al Jhit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kamenev pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Kamenev seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Al Jhit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Kamenev seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Al Jhit is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ivan Kamenev!
Ivan Kamenev decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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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 15 wins and 5 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 61 wins and 35 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Diesel stuffs the takedown.
Leifsson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Leifsson fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Skjoldr Leifsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leifsson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Diesel scores with a takedown into Leifsson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Leifsson (0) vs (2) Diesel
Diesel trying to control the position from guard on top but Leifsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diesel is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel tries to free his leg and advance position but Leifsson is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Leifsson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diesel defends it easily.#SUB2#
Diesel 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. #T1#
Diesel trying to control the position from guard on top but Leifsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diesel tries to free his leg and advance position but Leifsson is retaining full guard.
Diesel wants to control from the top but Leifsson keeps moving.
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 for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Diesel advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (0) vs (5) Diesel
Leifsson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Diesel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Leifsson sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Diesel is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (0) vs (8) Diesel
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Leifsson is working to get back to half guard.
Diesel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Leifsson is looking to escape. #T2#
Leifsson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Diesel jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Leifsson manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Diesel looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Leifsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Leifsson is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Diesel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leifsson keeps working.
Leifsson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Diesel wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Diesel is looking to take a break and control but Leifsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Diesel tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Diesel has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Leifsson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Diesel 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 from an awkward position here.#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.
#T4#
Leifsson tries to get to full guard but Diesel has control of the leg. #SUB#
Leifsson looking for a kimura from the bottom but Diesel passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (0) vs (11) Diesel
Leifsson tries to improve position but can't.
Diesel trying to control the action but Leifsson is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Diesel thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Diesel works to advance to full mount. Leifsson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Leifsson (0) vs (13) Diesel#T5#
Leifsson regains half guard.
Diesel is looking to advance position but Leifsson won't allow it. #SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Diesel is trying to work for a kimura but Leifsson is defending well.
Diesel wants to pass the guard but Leifsson is defending well. #SUB#
Leifsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Diesel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Leifsson has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Leifsson actively working from the bottom here.
Leifsson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Leifsson.#T6##SUB#
Leifsson is looking to cinch up a triangle. Diesel throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Leifsson's body to avoid the submission. Leifsson has instead reached around Diesel's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Leifsson arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Skjoldr Leifsson!
During a confident post fight interview, Skjoldr Leifsson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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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 15 wins and 6 losses; Jack Lynn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 21 losses; Donald Trump!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Lynn manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Trump on his heels. He'll look to pass Trump's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lynn (2) vs (0) Trump
Lynn won't allow Trump to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Trump looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lynn wants to pass the guard but Trump is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Lynn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY BJJ inform us that Trump has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Lynn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lynn wants to pass the guard but Trump is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Trump looking for a guillotine here but Lynn defends easily.
#SUB2#
Trump throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trump is keeping the position for now.
Lynn is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Trump is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1#
Lynn stands and throws Trump's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lynn (5) vs (0) Trump#SUB#
Lynn thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Lynn is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Trump has escaped the position, nice work there.
Trump tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lynn wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Lynn wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Trump, who protects the arm well.
Trump gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Trump looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Trump is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lynn pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Lynn is working for a submission of some sort.
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Trump is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lynn pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Trump is defending against the submission attempts here by Lynn.
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Trump looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Trump looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Lynn seems to be looking for submissions.
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Lynn 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.
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Trump actively working from the bottom here.#T3##SUB#
Lynn is looking for a kimura but Trump is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lynn to get the leverage. #SUB#
Lynn is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Lynn is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Trump defends it well. #SUB#
Lynn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Trump is just riding it out for now. Lynn eventually gives up the hold.
Trump moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Trump looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Lynn is defending well. Trump quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Lynn has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Trump celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Donald Trump!
During a confident post fight interview, Donald Trump thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 15 losses; Darragh Fiachna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 8 losses; Cole Orion!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fiachna shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Orion defends it nicely.
Fiachna leaves Orion with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fiachna looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Orion shoots in for a double leg but Fiachna sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Orion is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fiachna sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Darragh Fiachna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cole Orion.
Orion dives in and grabs Fiachna's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fiachna pushes down on Orion's head and hops out.
Fiachna shoots for a takedown but Orion saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Fiachna gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Fiachna (4) vs (0) Orion
Orion prevents Fiachna from moving into mount.
Orion tries to buck Fiachna off but Fiachna is having none of it.#SUB#
Fiachna is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Orion knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Orion is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Fiachna working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Orion tries to improve position but can't. #T1##SUB#
Fiachna tries for a kimura but Orion is defending well.
Orion is looking for a sweep.
Fiachna advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Fiachna (6) vs (0) Orion
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Orion keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Orion is still trying to improve position.
Fiachna takes Orion's back. Score +3 for taking back: Fiachna (9) vs (0) Orion#SUB#
Orion showing good submission defense here.
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Fiachna is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Orion defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Fiachna is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Orion knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Orion for a finish. #SUB#
Fiachna looking for the choke but no joy. #T2#
Fiachna is trying to stick to Orion's back but Orion is turning into Fiachna. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Fiachna's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Orion. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (9) vs (2) Orion
My spies in HELLCADEMY BJJ inform me that Orion has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Orion drops back looking for a leg! Fiachna is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fiachna manages to kick Orion off! Orion jumps back into Fiachna's guard. #SUB#
Fiachna is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fiachna tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Orion trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiachna is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Orion trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Orion stopping the sweep attempt from Fiachna.
Orion is pushing down on Fiachna's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fiachna is fighting to maintain full guard but Orion has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fiachna is looking for a sweep. Orion is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3##SUB2#
Orion seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
Orion seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Orion maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Fiachna could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Orion has cracked it and Fiachna is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Orion!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cole Orion!
Cole Orion is the new super heavyweight champion!
Cole Orion thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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