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Bots de Garra 28 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 14 wins and 11 losses; Ricky Judge! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Calan Smith!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Judge closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Smith's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Judge (2) vs (0) Smith#SUB2#
Judge avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Judge from controlling successfully.
Judge stands and throws Smith's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Judge (5) vs (0) Smith
Smith is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Judge tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Judge is trying to get an arm triangle but Smith is defending well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Judge working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Judge is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Smith has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1##SUB#
Judge thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Judge tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Judge has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Judge tries for a kimura but Smith is defending well. #SUB#
Judge tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Smith is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Judge. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Judge 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#
Judge is looking for a kimura but Smith is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Judge to get the leverage. #T2#
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smith is in trouble now - Judge has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Judge (8) vs (0) Smith
Smith is trying to escape the mount but Judge keeps good control and instead manages to take Smith's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Judge (11) vs (0) Smith
Judge trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Smith can't escape the position.
Smith turns into Judge and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Judge (11) vs (2) Smith#SUB2#
Smith thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Judge controlling the position.
Smith won't allow Judge to sweep him here. #SUB#
Judge working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
Smith pushing down on Judge's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3#
Judge is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smith's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smith's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Judge (15) vs (2) Smith#SUB#
Judge 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!
#SUB#
Judge is persistently looking for the submission but Smith is defending it well.
#SUB#
Smith fending off the submission attempt from Judge. #SUB#
Judge 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!
Smith is trying to break free.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Judge is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Smith with him. Smith is trying to defend but Judge has an arm under the chin now! Smith grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Hirata Hitoshi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 19 losses; Chozen Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hitoshi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Hitoshi darts in and clinches Gracie up against the ropes.#TD2#
Gracie has picked Hitoshi up - he's going for a ride! Gracie dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hitoshi (0) vs (2) Gracie#SUB2#
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
Hitoshi gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Gracie 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.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is pushing down on Hitoshi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hitoshi is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hitoshi is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Gracie looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T1#
Hitoshi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracie's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hitoshi (4) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie tries to roll but Hitoshi sticks to his back.
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.#SUB#
Hitoshi is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Gracie has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hitoshi is trying to stick to Gracie's back but Gracie is turning into Hitoshi. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hitoshi's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gracie. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hitoshi (4) vs (4) Gracie#SUB#
Hitoshi working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Hitoshi.#SUB2#
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gracie stands and throws Hitoshi's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hitoshi (4) vs (7) Gracie#T2#
Hitoshi is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hitoshi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hitoshi, who protects the arm well.
Hitoshi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hitoshi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3##SUB2#
Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hitoshi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Gracie tries for a kimura but Hitoshi is defending well.
Hitoshi is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hitoshi has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hitoshi is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4##SUB2#
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hitoshi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hitoshi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Hitoshi is defending well. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hitoshi has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hitoshi tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Hitoshi is defending well.
Hitoshi tries to improve position but can't. #T5##SUB2#
Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hitoshi regains half guard.#SUB2#
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hitoshi sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Hitoshi is defending well.
#SUB2#
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
Hitoshi is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hitoshi is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Hitoshi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Hitoshi is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
#SUB2#
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T6##SUB2#
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hitoshi is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hitoshi gets full guard.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hitoshi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Hitoshi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Hitoshi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hitoshi manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Hitoshi's guard.
Hitoshi looking for a sweep. Not yet Hitoshi, not yet. #SUB2#
Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T7##SUB2#
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Hitoshi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie won't allow Hitoshi to sweep him here. #SUB#
Hitoshi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie pushing down on Hitoshi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Hitoshi defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Hitoshi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hitoshi sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Hitoshi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T8##SUB2#
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hitoshi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hitoshi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hitoshi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie won't allow Hitoshi to sweep him here.
Gracie pushes down on Hitoshi's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hitoshi sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hitoshi sees it coming and defends easily.
Hitoshi is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Hitoshi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily. #T9#
Hitoshi gets full guard.#SUB2#
Gracie 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#
Gracie 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.
Hitoshi 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#
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gracie slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Gracie looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T10#
Hitoshi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hitoshi sees it coming and defends easily.
Hitoshi wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T11##SUB2#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hitoshi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gracie passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hitoshi! Score +3 for passing guard: Hitoshi (4) vs (10) Gracie
Hitoshi is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Gracie has hold of Hitoshi's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hitoshi manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB2#
Gracie has isolated one of Hitoshi's arms. Hitoshi looking to fight him off but Gracie twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chozen Gracie! |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 9 losses; Calixto Cardona! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Rupert Helenius!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Cardona fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
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: Cardona (0) vs (2) Helenius
Cardona keeping full guard, as Helenius tries to pass. #SUB#
Cardona is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Cardona is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Cardona has his foot on Helenius's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Helenius works his way back into a safe position though.
Helenius sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cardona's guard. #SUB2#
Helenius is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Cardona looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Helenius is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cardona defends it well.
Helenius has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Cardona (0) vs (5) Helenius#T1#
Cardona has given up his back here. Will Helenius look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Cardona (0) vs (8) Helenius#SUB2#
Helenius has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Cardona is in real trouble here. Helenius gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Cardona is tapping out! Helenius wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rupert Helenius!
A very excited looking Rupert Helenius made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Zabit Hussein! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 13 losses; Tan Zan!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Hussein closes the distance and pushes Zan back into the ropes.
Hussein tries for a takedown but Zan manages to get underhooks.
Hussein is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Zan to keep the fight standing.
Zan tries to score a body lock takedown but Hussein shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Hussein pulls Zan into guard.
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Hussein throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Zan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hussein manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Zan has Hussein in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hussein (2) vs (0) Zan#SUB2#
Zan is looking for a triangle but Hussein pushes his legs off easily.
Hussein stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Zan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hussein doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hussein manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Hussein drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hussein jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Zan keeping moving, preventing Hussein from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB2#
Hussein avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Zan has an active guard here but Hussein has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Zan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Hussein is looking for a kimura but Zan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hussein to get the leverage.
Hussein looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Hussein wants to work for an arm triangle but Zan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hussein will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Zan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Hussein is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2##SUB2#
Zan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hussein pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Hussein is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hussein.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hussein tries to pass to full mount but Zan defends it. #SUB#
Hussein is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hussein is trying to control. Zan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Hussein is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zan is just riding it out for now. Hussein eventually gives up the hold.
Hussein works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hussein (5) vs (0) Zan#T3#
Zan can't escape the position.
Zan stops Hussein from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Zan has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Hussein is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Zan to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Zan shrugs it off.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Zan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Zan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hussein. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zan regains half guard.#SUB2#
Zan has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Hussein escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Hussein! Score +3 for passing guard: Hussein (8) vs (0) Zan
Hussein trying to control the action but Zan is working from the bottom.
Zan tries to improve position but can't. #T4##SUB#
Hussein looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Zan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hussein advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hussein (10) vs (0) Zan
Zan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Hussein has control of Zan's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Zan regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Zan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hussein mounts Zan! Really nice guard pass there! #T5#
Zan bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hussein (10) vs (2) Zan#SUB2#
Zan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hussein is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hussein has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hussein (12) vs (2) Zan
Hussein trying to control but Zan is working from the bottom.
Hussein passes into half guard.
Hussein wants to pass the guard but Zan is defending well.
Hussein uses his free foot to push down on Zan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Zan. Score +3 for passing guard: Hussein (15) vs (2) Zan
Hussein fails to advance to Zan's back.
Zan is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB#
Hussein working for a guillotine from mount but Zan is in no mood to give up. #T6#
Zan is trying to reverse the position but instead Hussein has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Hussein (18) vs (2) Zan
Zan staying busy and making it hard for Hussein to control.
Zan tries to roll but Hussein sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Hussein tightening his grip on Zan, looking for the choke.
Zan rolls, trying to escape but Hussein keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Zan preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Hussein. #SUB#
Hussein has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Zan! Can he survive? No! He's out! Hussein gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Zabit Hussein!
Zabit Hussein was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Ryder Young! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 13 losses; Shogun Silva!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Silva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Young defends it nicely.
Young wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Young looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Silva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Young defends it nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Young. No joy for Silva on that attempt.
Young is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Silva.
Ryder Young has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shogun Silva.#CL#
Young rushes Silva and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Young gets underhooks to prevent Silva's takedown attempt.
Silva is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Young is defending well.
Silva is looking for a takedown.
Silva looking for a takedown. #TD#
Young ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Young no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Silva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Young has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Silva has managed to get both his arms back between Young's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Young working for a triangle but Silva defends it easily.
Silva won't allow Young to sweep him here. #SUB#
Young working for a triangle but Silva defends it easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Young looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead 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.#T1##SUB2#
Silva drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Silva jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Young is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Young 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#
Young throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Silva drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Silva jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Young is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Young 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. #T2##SUB#
Young working for a triangle but Silva defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Silva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Silva drops back looking for a leg! Young is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Young manages to kick Silva off! Silva jumps back into Young's guard. #SUB#
Young has his foot on Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silva works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Silva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Silva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Silva drops back looking for a leg! Young is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Young manages to kick Silva off! Silva jumps back into Young's guard. #SUB#
Young escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3##SUB2#
Silva 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#
Silva drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Silva jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Young looking for a sweep. Not yet Young, not yet. #SUB#
Young 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.
Young lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Young (2) vs (0) Silva#SUB#
Young 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.
Young looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Silva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Young gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Young drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Young jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T4#
Young stands and throws Silva's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Young (5) vs (0) Silva#SUB#
Young is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Silva is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Silva is trying to get back to half guard.
Silva sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Silva won't allow Young to pass to mount. #SUB#
Young is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Young is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Silva sees it coming and defends easily.
Silva wants to improve his position but Young is controlling well.
Young wants to pass the guard but Silva is defending well. #T5##SUB2#
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Young pulls his head out easily.
Young is looking to advance position but Silva won't allow it. #SUB2#
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Young pulls his head out easily.
Young trying to mount his opponent but Silva defends it. #SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Young is pressing down on Silva's thigh, looking to free his foot. Silva is holding on for now. #SUB#
Young is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Silva doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Young. #SUB2#
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Young pulls his head out easily. #T6#
Young passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Young (8) vs (0) Silva
Silva is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Young looking for a guillotine from mount but Silva is having none of it.
Silva working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Silva defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Young. #SUB#
Young looking to secure an arm triangle but Silva defends it well. #SUB#
Young looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Silva is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Young looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T7#
Silva 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.
Young passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Young (11) vs (0) Silva
Young tries to advance to mount but can't.
Silva manages to work his way to half guard, despite Young's best efforts.#SUB#
Silva is defending against the submission attempts here by Young.
#SUB2#
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Young pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Young wants to work for an arm triangle but Silva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Young looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Young is trying to work for a kimura but Silva is defending well.
#T8##SUB2#
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Young is trying to work for a kimura but Silva is defending well.
#SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Young works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Young (14) vs (0) Silva#SUB#
Young working for a guillotine from mount but Silva is in no mood to give up.
Silva is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Young working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T9#
Young takes Silva's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Silva is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Young (17) vs (0) Silva#SUB#
Young looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Young has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Silva is in real trouble here. Young gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Silva is tapping out! Young wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ryder Young!
Ryder Young really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Action Apparel logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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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 10 wins and 2 losses; Principo Adam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 10 losses; Abraham Durden!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Adam has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Adam works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Adam (2) vs (0) Durden
Durden looking for a sweep. Not yet Durden, not yet.
Adam wants to pass the guard but Durden is keeping the position.#SUB#
Adam 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.
Adam tries to free his leg and advance position but Durden is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Durden is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Adam avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Adam avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adam passes Durden's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Adam is working for a submission of some sort.
Adam passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Adam (5) vs (0) Durden#T1#
Durden is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Adam looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Adam working for a guillotine from mount but Durden is in no mood to give up.
Adam prevents Durden from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Adam is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Durden has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Adam looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Durden keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Adam working for a submission but Durden is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Adam working for a guillotine from mount but Durden is in no mood to give up. #SUB#
Adam looking to secure an arm triangle but Durden defends it well. #T2##SUB#
Adam looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Adam prevents Durden from getting the reversal.
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#
Adam working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Adam moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Adam (8) vs (0) Durden
Durden is trying to break free.
Durden rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB2#
Durden actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Adam 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#
Adam is working for a submission of some sort.
#T3##SUB#
Adam is looking for a kimura but Durden is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Adam to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Durden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Durden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Adam tries to pass the half guard into mount. Durden knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Adam is trying for a kimura here. Durden looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Adam wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Principo Adam!
After the fight, Principo Adam was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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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 2 losses; Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Serhey Rishkinov!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Rishkinov gets a clinch. #TD#
Ferkingstad pulls Rishkinov into guard.
Rishkinov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Ferkingstad looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ferkingstad trying to control the position.
Rishkinov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rishkinov trying to control but Ferkingstad is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rishkinov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ferkingstad not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Ferkingstad wants to sweep but no luck.
Rishkinov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ferkingstad (0) vs (3) Rishkinov
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.
Rishkinov working away.#SUB2#
Rishkinov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rishkinov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Rishkinov is working to tighten his grip on Ferkingstad's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Ferkingstad has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Rishkinov is really squeezing tight and eventually Ferkingstad passes out! Rishkinov breaks the hold and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Serhey Rishkinov!
An out of breath Serhey Rishkinov 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Thomas Bennett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 10 losses; Juha Ahokas!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Bennett drives through with a takedown into Ahokas's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bennett (2) vs (0) Ahokas
Bennett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Ahokas looking for a triangle here. Bennett is fighting it but it looks tight! Ahokas pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Bennett is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Juha Ahokas!
Juha Ahokas 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 23 wins and 19 losses; Darragh Fiachna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 11 losses; Cole Orion!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Fiachna stuffs the takedown.
Orion has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Fiachna stuffs the takedown attempt from Orion. Orion gets slowly back to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Orion or perhaps it was just good defense by Fiachna, which made it look bad.
Fiachna tries to counter with a takedown but Orion is quick to defend against it.
Darragh Fiachna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cole Orion.#TD#
Fiachna shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Orion napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Fiachna (4) vs (0) Orion#SUB#
Fiachna wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Orion, who protects the arm well.
Fiachna advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Fiachna (6) vs (0) Orion
Orion prevents Fiachna from taking his back.
We've been hearing good reports from Fiachna's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Fiachna looking to secure an arm triangle but Orion defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Fiachna has hold of Orion's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Orion manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Orion keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Orion 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#
Orion actively working from the bottom here.
Fiachna wants to free his trapped foot but Orion is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Orion wants to improve his position but Fiachna is controlling well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Orion looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fiachna passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Orion! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (9) vs (0) Orion
Orion tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Orion bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (9) vs (2) Orion#T2##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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fiachna is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (11) vs (2) Orion
Fiachna passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Orion actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Orion actively working from the bottom here.
Fiachna is looking to advance position but Orion won't allow it. #SUB2#
Orion looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fiachna passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Orion! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (14) vs (2) Orion
Fiachna wants to take Orion's back but he can't do it this time.
Orion really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T3#
Fiachna wants to take his opponent's back but Orion doesn't allow it.
Orion is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fiachna takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Fiachna (17) vs (2) Orion#SUB#
Fiachna has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Orion fending off the submission attempt from Fiachna.
Orion can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Fiachna is persistently looking for the submission but Orion is defending it well.
Fiachna has the hooks in. Orion is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T4##SUB#
Orion fending off the submission attempt from Fiachna. #SUB#
Orion defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Orion tries to escape the position.
#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 to break Orion's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Orion remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Fiachna will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Fiachna tightening his grip on Orion, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Fiachna 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, Orion has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T5##SUB#
Orion showing good submission defense here.
Orion turns into Fiachna and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (17) vs (4) Orion
Fiachna looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Fiachna is looking for a triangle but Orion pushes his legs off easily.
Orion trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #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.
Fiachna looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #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.
Fiachna lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (19) vs (4) Orion#SUB2#
Orion has his foot on Fiachna's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fiachna works his way back into a safe position though.#T6##SUB2#
Orion throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Fiachna got a little sloppy there for a moment and Orion has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fiachna has managed to get both his arms back between Orion's legs - danger averted.
Orion looks winded!
Fiachna advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (22) vs (4) Orion#SUB#
Fiachna is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Orion has escaped the position, nice work there.
Orion is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fiachna's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Fiachna tries to pass to full mount but Orion defends it.
Fiachna passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (25) vs (4) Orion
Orion has given up his back. Will we see Fiachna going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Fiachna (28) vs (4) Orion
Orion is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Orion is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Fiachna gets his way!
#T7##SUB#
Fiachna is looking for the choke from the back position but Orion is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Fiachna looking to break Orion's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Orion remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Fiachna will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Orion is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Orion preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Fiachna.
Orion tries to escape but Fiachna has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Fiachna is persistently looking for the submission but Orion is defending it well.
Orion manages to reverse the position and now he's in Fiachna's guard. Nice work there by Orion.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (28) vs (6) Orion
Fiachna wants to sweep but no luck.
Fiachna manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Orion manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (30) vs (6) Orion
Fiachna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Orion is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T8##SUB2#
Orion looking for a guillotine here but Fiachna defends easily.
#SUB2#
Orion is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Fiachna got a little sloppy there for a moment and Orion has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fiachna has managed to get both his arms back between Orion's legs - danger averted.
Fiachna stands and throws Orion's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (33) vs (6) Orion#SUB#
Fiachna tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fiachna has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Orion tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fiachna tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Orion is trying to improve his position.#T9#
Orion prevents Fiachna from improving position.
Orion is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Fiachna tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fiachna has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Fiachna thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Orion tries to buck Fiachna off but Fiachna is having none of it.
Orion keeps trying to improve his position.
Fiachna has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Orion! Score +2 for reaching mount: Fiachna (35) vs (6) Orion
Fiachna works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Fiachna (38) vs (6) Orion
Orion wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Fiachna working for a choke but Orion is defending well. #SUB#
Fiachna is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Orion has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T10#
You can see the frustration on Orion's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#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#
Orion showing good submission defense here.
Orion tries to escape but Fiachna has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Fiachna is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Orion has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T11##SUB#
Fiachna tightening his grip on Orion, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Fiachna is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Orion is defending well though. Fiachna let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Fiachna is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Orion is defending well though. Fiachna let's go of the attempt for now.
Orion is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Orion defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
I really don't envy Orion right now.
#SUB#
Fiachna looking for the RNC.
Orion tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Orion sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T12##SUB#
Fiachna is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Orion looking for submissions off his back.
Fiachna trying to pass the guard but Orion defending well.
Fiachna prevents Orion from improving his position.#SUB#
Fiachna is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Orion has managed to free his arm - good work.
Orion moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fiachna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Orion looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Orion working for a triangle but Fiachna defends it easily.
#T13#
Fiachna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiachna slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (41) vs (6) Orion
Orion tries to improve position but can't.
Fiachna moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Fiachna (43) vs (6) Orion
Orion is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fiachna wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Fiachna works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Fiachna (46) vs (6) Orion#T14##SUB#
Fiachna is looking for the choke from the back position but Orion is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Fiachna is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Orion is defending well though. Fiachna let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Orion preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Fiachna. #SUB#
Orion is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Fiachna has the hooks in. Orion is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Fiachna working for the choke.
Orion breaks Fiachna's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (46) vs (8) Orion
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Orion pushes down on Fiachna's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Orion seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Orion is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiachna takes the fight on points by 46 to 8.
Darragh Fiachna 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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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 65 wins and 36 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 22 losses; Donald Trump!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Trump tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Diesel defends well and Trump ends up having to push Diesel into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Diesel has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#TD2#
Trump shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Diesel is trying to defend but Trump finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (0) vs (2) Trump#SUB2#
Trump is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Trump is thwarting Diesel's attempts to control the position.
Diesel wants to improve his position but Trump is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Trump is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Trump is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Diesel defends it well. #SUB2#
Trump is trying to work for a kimura but Diesel is defending well.
#T1#
Diesel is trying to maintain the position but Trump is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Trump is trying to work for a kimura but Diesel is defending well.
#SUB2#
Trump is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
My spies in HELLCADEMY BJJ inform me that Trump has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
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#
Trump is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Diesel defends it well. #SUB2#
Trump wants to work for an arm triangle but Diesel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T2##SUB2#
Trump is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Diesel sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Trump is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Diesel still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Diesel has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Diesel (4) vs (2) Trump
Trump tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Diesel presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Diesel (6) vs (2) Trump#SUB#
Diesel is working for a guillotine from mount but Trump frees his head quite easily.
Trump slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Trump looking for submissions off his back.
Trump is looking to improve his position.
#T3##SUB2#
Trump looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Trump actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Trump looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diesel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Diesel seems to be looking for submissions.
Diesel works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (9) vs (2) Trump#T4#
Trump is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Trump is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Diesel looking for a guillotine from mount but Trump is having none of it.
Trump is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Trump is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Trump gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Trump is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Trump is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily. #T5#
Diesel tries to pass to full mount but Trump defends it. #SUB2#
Trump is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Trump is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Trump looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diesel wants to control but Trump is keeping him busy.
Trump is trying to get back to full guard.
Diesel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Trump does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Trump actively working from the bottom here.#T6#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Trump looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Trump is defending against the submission attempts here by Diesel.
#SUB2#
Trump looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Trump looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Trump looking for submissions off his back.
Diesel takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T7##SUB2#
Trump looking for submissions off his back.
Diesel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Trump does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Trump is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Diesel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Diesel's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Diesel (9) vs (6) Trump
Trump controlling well, preventing Diesel from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Trump tightening his grip on Diesel, looking for the choke.
Diesel wants to control his opponent's hands but Trump gets his hands free. #SUB2#
Trump looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Trump tightening his grip on Diesel, looking for the choke.
I really don't envy Diesel right now.
#T8##SUB2#
Diesel is in a bad position with Trump working for a choke. Diesel manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (11) vs (6) Trump#SUB2#
Trump looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Diesel passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (14) vs (6) Trump
Trump looks winded!
Trump tries to bench press Diesel off him but Diesel keeps the position.
Diesel gets to mount! Trump was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Diesel (16) vs (6) Trump
Diesel trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Diesel working for a guillotine from mount but Trump is in no mood to give up. #T9#
Trump is looking to get to half guard.
Diesel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Diesel working for a guillotine from mount but Trump is in no mood to give up.
Trump really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB#
Diesel is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Diesel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kurt Diesel!
Kurt Diesel retains his super heavyweight title!
Kurt Diesel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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