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Bots de Garra 25 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Hirata Hitoshi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 11 losses; Ricky Judge!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Judge moves into the clinch.
Judge is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Judge has hold of one of Hitoshi's legs. Hitoshi is fighting the takedown attempt but Judge gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hitoshi (0) vs (2) Judge
Judge wants to pass the guard but Hitoshi is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Judge drops back looking for a leg! Hitoshi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hitoshi manages to kick Judge off! Judge jumps back into Hitoshi's guard.
Hitoshi looking for a sweep. Not yet Hitoshi, not yet.
Hitoshi is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Judge drops back looking for a leg! Hitoshi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hitoshi manages to kick Judge off! Judge jumps back into Hitoshi's guard.
Judge trying to control but Hitoshi is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hitoshi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Judge gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Judge looking to pass the guard.
Hitoshi keeping moving, preventing Judge from controlling successfully. #T1#
Hitoshi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Judge is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Judge drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Judge jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant 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.
Hitoshi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Judge is one step ahead there.
Hitoshi 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: Hitoshi (2) vs (2) Judge#SUB#
Hitoshi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Judge doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hitoshi.
Judge manages to get to full guard.
Judge looking for a sweep. Not yet Judge, not yet.
We've been hearing good reports from Hitoshi'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.#T2#
Judge managing to control the position. #SUB#
Hitoshi has gone for a leg lock! Judge slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hitoshi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hitoshi (2) vs (4) Judge
Judge wants to control from the top but Hitoshi keeps moving.
Judge preventing the sweep.
Judge looking to pass the guard.
Hitoshi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Judge is pushing down on Hitoshi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hitoshi is fighting to maintain full guard but Judge has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hitoshi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Judge passes Hitoshi's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Judge maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Hitoshi could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Judge has cracked it and Hitoshi is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Judge!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ricky Judge!
Ricky Judge took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, KRAKEN Nutrition + Laundry for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 16 losses; Jana Iii Sobieskiego!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sobieskiego fails to land the takedown.
Sobieskiego doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Ferkingstad counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ferkingstad. #TD#
Ferkingstad gets control of Sobieskiego's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ferkingstad will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ferkingstad is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ferkingstad (2) vs (0) Sobieskiego
Ferkingstad passes Sobieskiego's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Sobieskiego looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Sobieskiego looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobieskiego is looking for a sweep. Ferkingstad is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ferkingstad moves into full mount! Sobieskiego won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Ferkingstad (5) vs (0) Sobieskiego
Ferkingstad moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Ferkingstad (8) vs (0) Sobieskiego#T1#
Sobieskiego is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Ferkingstad has the hooks in. Sobieskiego is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Ferkingstad passes his arm under Sobieskiego's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Sobieskiego taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad!
A very excited looking Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 11 losses; Malcolm King! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 8 losses; Ikemba Okoye!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Okoye shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts King as he jumps to the side. #TD#
King fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Okoye to the ground. King is now in Okoye's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: King (2) vs (0) Okoye
King wants to pass the guard but Okoye is keeping 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.
Okoye trying to keep a closed guard but King is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Okoye has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but King can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
King advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: King (5) vs (0) Okoye
Okoye tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
King is trying to get an arm triangle but Okoye is defending well. #SUB#
King working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1#
Okoye sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
King wants to work for an arm triangle but Okoye is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
King is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
King is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Okoye has managed to free his arm - good work.
King is thwarting Okoye's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Okoye looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
King looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T2##SUB#
King seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
King is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Okoye defends it well. #SUB#
King is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
King is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Okoye looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Okoye is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! King is tapping! Great win for Okoye!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ikemba Okoye!
Ikemba Okoye 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Ryder Young! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Zabit Hussein!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Young tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hussein swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Hussein forces Young back against the ropes and clinches.#TD#
Young pulls guard. #SUB#
Young throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Young is looking for a triangle but Hussein pushes his legs off easily.
Young keeping moving, preventing Hussein from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Young has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hussein can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Young keeping full guard, as Hussein tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Young escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hussein gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hussein is pushing down on Young's leg trying to pass to half guard. Young is fighting to maintain full guard but Hussein has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Young looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Hussein frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Young (0) vs (3) Hussein
Young is trying to escape the mount but Hussein keeps good control and instead manages to take Young's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Young (0) vs (6) Hussein
Young definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Hussein working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Young is doing well to defend. Hussein seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Young is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Zabit Hussein!
In his post fight interview, Zabit Hussein started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Ryder Young had this to say: 'I don’t know mate. Someone said the pub was this way but I don’t see a fucking bar, do you?'. |
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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 8 wins and 6 losses; Thomas Bennett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Principo Adam!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Adam moves into range and clinches up with Bennett.#TD#
Bennett works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bennett (2) vs (0) Adam#SUB#
Bennett is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Adam throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bennett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Adam swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Adam has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bennett can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bennett pushing down on Adam's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Bennett is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Adam doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bennett. #SUB#
Bennett is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bennett seems to be working for a kimura but Adam defends the submission attempt.
Adam makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Adam.#T1##SUB2#
Bennett got a little sloppy there for a moment and Adam has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bennett has managed to get both his arms back between Adam's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Bennett 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.
Bennett stopping the sweep attempt from Adam.#SUB2#
Adam has his foot on Bennett's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bennett works his way back into a safe position though.
Bennett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Adam is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Adam is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Bennett drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bennett jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bennett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Adam is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Adam working for a triangle but Bennett defends it easily.
#T2#
Adam can't keep his opponent in guard - Bennett advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Adam is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Bennett is working for a kimura but Adam is defending it quite comfortably.
Adam tries to roll over but Bennett keeps him under control.
Adam is pressing down on Bennett's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Our spies down at at GWad's Playpen inform us that Adam has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB#
Bennett thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Adam tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Bennett 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.#SUB#
Bennett thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bennett tries to free his leg and advance position but Adam is retaining full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Bennett avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Bennett avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Bennett 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#
Adam escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bennett gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Adam looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Bennett 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#
Bennett drops back looking for a leg! Adam is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Adam manages to kick Bennett off! Bennett jumps back into Adam's guard. #SUB2#
Adam throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4##SUB#
Bennett thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Adam keeping full guard, as Bennett tries to pass. #SUB#
Bennett thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Adam throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Bennett 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#
Bennett thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Adam is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bennett defends well.#SUB#
Bennett thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T5#
Bennett tries to free his leg and advance position but Adam is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Adam is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bennett is aware though and is defending well.
Adam 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.#SUB2#
Adam escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bennett gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Adam can't keep his opponent in guard - Bennett advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bennett is pressing down on Adam's thigh, looking to free his foot. Adam is holding on for now. #SUB#
Bennett is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Adam is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bennett's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bennett's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bennett (2) vs (4) Adam
Adam controlling well, preventing Bennett from escaping the position.
#T6##SUB2#
Adam is looking for the choke from the back position but Bennett is controlling his hands well.
Bennett tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Adam is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Bennett is defending well though. Adam let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Adam has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Adam working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Bennett defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Adam has the hooks in. Bennett is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Bennett preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Adam.
I really don't envy Bennett right now.
#SUB2#
Adam has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Bennett tries to roll but Adam sticks to his back.
#T7#
Bennett tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB2#
Adam is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Bennett is surviving well by controlling Adam's body position as best he can.
Bennett is looking to improve his position but Adam isn't that keen on the idea.
Bennett is controlling an arm, preventing Adam from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Bennett tries to reverse the position but Adam maintains control.#SUB2#
Adam looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Bennett 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#
Adam is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Adam pulls his head out easily. #T8##SUB#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Adam pulls his head out easily.
Bennett is looking for a sweep. Adam is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Adam pulls his head out easily.
Bennett is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Adam wants to work for an arm triangle but Bennett is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Adam is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Adam is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T9##SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bennett is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Adam is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bennett doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Adam. #SUB#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.
Adam tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bennett knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Adam is looking for a kimura here.
#T10#
Adam wants to pass to mount but Bennett is defending the position. #SUB#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.
Adam uses his free foot to push down on Bennett's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bennett. Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (2) vs (7) Adam
Bennett is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2#
Bennett defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Adam. #SUB2#
Adam jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Bennett manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Bennett tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Adam wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Adam tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T11#
Bennett gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Adam is trying for a kimura here. Bennett looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Adam wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Principo Adam!
Principo Adam bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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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 9 wins and 0 losses; Giovanni De Rossi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 12 losses; Shogun Silva!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Silva dives in for a single leg takedown but De Rossi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.#CL#
De Rossi clinches with his opponent.
Silva is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Silva is looking to take this one to the mat.
Giovanni De Rossi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shogun Silva.
Silva is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but De Rossi is defending well.
Silva wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD#
De Rossi pulls guard successfully.
#SUB2#
Silva drops back looking for a leg! De Rossi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and De Rossi manages to kick Silva off! Silva jumps back into De Rossi's guard.
Silva must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
De Rossi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
De Rossi is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Silva frees his head nicely. Oh but De Rossi has switched to an armbar! Silva is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Giovanni De Rossi!
Our winner, Giovanni De Rossi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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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 3 losses; Serhey Rishkinov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 9 losses; Juha Ahokas!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Rishkinov takes the fight into the clinch.
Ahokas has Rishkinov pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Rishkinov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rishkinov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ahokas pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ahokas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rishkinov but Rishkinov pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Rishkinov forces Ahokas back against the ropes and clinches.
Rishkinov is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Ahokas gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ahokas is working for takedown but Rishkinov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Serhey Rishkinov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juha Ahokas.
Ahokas tries to score a body lock takedown but Rishkinov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ahokas is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rishkinov is defending well.
Rishkinov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ahokas is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Rishkinov has clasped his hands together around Ahokas's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Rishkinov (4) vs (0) Ahokas
Ahokas manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rishkinov's best efforts.
Rishkinov tries to pass to full mount but Ahokas defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rishkinov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ahokas is staying active underneath Rishkinov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rishkinov moves into full mount! Ahokas won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Rishkinov (7) vs (0) Ahokas#T1#
Ahokas is squirming around, avoiding Rishkinov's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Rishkinov is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ahokas to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ahokas shrugs it off.
Ahokas working to try and regain half guard.
Ahokas keeps trying to improve his position.
Rishkinov trying to control but Ahokas is having none of it.
Ahokas really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB#
Ahokas is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Rishkinov locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Ahokas is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Serhey Rishkinov!
Our winner, Serhey Rishkinov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 8 losses; Jack Lynn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 9 losses; Cole Orion!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Orion scores with a takedown into Lynn's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lynn (0) vs (2) Orion#SUB2#
Orion 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#
Orion drops back looking for a leg! Lynn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lynn manages to kick Orion off! Orion jumps back into Lynn's guard.
Orion wants to pass the guard but Lynn is keeping the position.#SUB#
Lynn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Orion is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Orion got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lynn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Orion has managed to get both his arms back between Lynn's legs - danger averted.
Orion stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lynn swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
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! Orion rolls with it to try and escape but Lynn cranks on the arm and Orion is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Lynn!
Jack Lynn thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 22 wins and 17 losses; Darragh Fiachna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 62 wins and 36 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Diesel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fiachna. #TD#
Fiachna shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Diesel manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiachna (2) vs (0) Diesel#SUB2#
Fiachna has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Diesel to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Fiachna is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Diesel pulls down on the head and he's put Fiachna to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kurt Diesel!
A very excited looking Kurt Diesel made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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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 18 wins and 3 losses; Ivan Kamenev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 21 losses; Donald Trump!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Trump misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Donald Trump seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Trump shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kamenev (0) vs (2) Trump#SUB#
Kamenev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kamenev works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Trump 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: Kamenev (4) vs (2) Trump
Trump tries to buck Kamenev off but Kamenev is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenev trying to control the action but Trump is working from the bottom.
Trump is looking for a sweep.
Kamenev tries to move to mount but Trump blocks the move with his legs. #T1#
Trump tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Trump prevents Kamenev from improving position.
Kamenev trying to control the position but Trump is working away.
Trump is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Kamenev thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Trump is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kamenev taking a breather here.
Trump is looking to regain half guard here but Kamenev keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Kamenev thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T2#
Trump tries to buck Kamenev off but Kamenev is having none of it.
Trump gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Trump is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kamenev pulls his head out easily.
Trump tries to get to full guard but Kamenev has control of the leg.
Trump is in trouble now - Kamenev has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (7) vs (2) Trump
Trump is trying to escape the mount but Kamenev keeps good control and instead manages to take Trump's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kamenev (10) vs (2) Trump#SUB#
Kamenev 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, Trump has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
I really don't envy Trump right now.
Trump keeps trying to improve his position.
Kamenev trying to control.#T3#
Trump is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Kamenev is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Kamenev is hanging on to Trump's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Kamenev is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Trump has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Trump wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Kamenev is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Trump felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Trump defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T4#
Kamenev is trying to stick to Trump's back but Trump is turning into Kamenev. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kamenev's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Trump. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (10) vs (4) Trump
Trump tries to free his leg and advance position but Kamenev is retaining full guard.
Kamenev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trump is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Trump thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Trump has gone for a leg lock! Kamenev slips out almost immediately though and dives into Trump's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (12) vs (4) Trump
Kamenev passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (15) vs (4) Trump#SUB#
Kamenev tries for a kimura but Trump is defending well.
Trump is trying to improve his position.#T5#
Trump is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Kamenev is trying to get an arm triangle but Trump is defending well. #SUB#
Kamenev working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Kamenev is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Trump is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Trump is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Trump regains half guard.#T6##SUB2#
Trump looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Kamenev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kamenev is looking to advance position but Trump won't allow it. #SUB2#
Trump looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Trump is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kamenev pulls his head out easily.
Kamenev is trying to control. Trump wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Trump wants to improve his position but Kamenev is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Trump is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kamenev pulls his head out easily. #T7##SUB#
Kamenev seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Kamenev is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Trump is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kamenev pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Kamenev is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Trump looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Trump looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Kamenev is working for a kimura but Trump is defending it quite comfortably.
#T8##SUB2#
Trump looking for submissions off his back.
Trump is not content to let Kamenev control the position.#SUB#
Kamenev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Trump has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Kamenev seems to be working for a kimura but Trump defends the submission attempt.
Kamenev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trump keeps working. #SUB2#
Trump actively working from the bottom here.#T9#
Trump tries to get to full guard but Kamenev has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Trump is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Kamenev is tapping! Great win for Trump!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Donald Trump!
Donald Trump is the new super heavyweight champion!
Donald Trump thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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