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Bots de Garra 29 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 10 losses; Louis Princip! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 17 losses; Jana Iii Sobieskiego!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Sobieskiego dives in and grabs Princip's left leg, looking for a takedown. Princip pushes down on Sobieskiego's head and hops out.
Princip shoots in and drives through. Sobieskiego sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sobieskiego.
Princip attempts a counter takedown but Sobieskiego avoids it well and moves away.
Sobieskiego shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Princip pinned against the ropes. Princip gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Louis Princip has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jana Iii Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego closes the distance and clinches up with Princip, looking for a takedown. Sobieskiego pushes Princip against the ropes but Princip circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Princip scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Princip (2) vs (0) Sobieskiego#SUB#
Princip is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Princip is trying to work for a kimura but Sobieskiego is defending well.
#SUB#
Princip is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sobieskiego is just riding it out for now. Princip eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Princip is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sobieskiego is just riding it out for now. Princip eventually gives up the hold.
Princip prevents Sobieskiego from improving his position.#T1##SUB2#
Sobieskiego looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Princip 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.
Sobieskiego slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Princip avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Princip got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sobieskiego has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Princip has managed to get both his arms back between Sobieskiego's legs - danger averted.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sobieskiego can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Princip drops back looking for a leg! Sobieskiego is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sobieskiego manages to kick Princip off! Princip jumps back into Sobieskiego's guard. #T2##SUB#
Princip thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Princip is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Princip avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Sobieskiego has his foot on Princip's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Princip works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Sobieskiego is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Sobieskiego throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Princip drops back looking for a leg! Sobieskiego is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sobieskiego manages to kick Princip off! Princip jumps back into Sobieskiego's guard. #SUB2#
Sobieskiego has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Princip should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Sobieskiego has tightened it up now! Princip should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jana Iii Sobieskiego!
A relieved looking Jana Iii Sobieskiego thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Louis Princip had this to say: 'Oh no, I lost! I'm not gonna get cut am I?'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 8 losses; Helmut Stoppelbein! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Elrey Dorado!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Stoppelbein changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dorado tries to avoid it but Stoppelbein manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dorado to the ground. Dorado escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Dorado clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Dorado successfully pulls guard.
Stoppelbein pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dorado is keeping the position for now.
Stoppelbein definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Stoppelbein is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dorado is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dorado has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stoppelbein (0) vs (2) Dorado
Stoppelbein wants to hit a sweep here but Dorado passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Stoppelbein there! Score +3 for passing guard: Stoppelbein (0) vs (5) Dorado#SUB2#
Stoppelbein tries to improve his position but Dorado has taken his back! Dorado has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Stoppelbein tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Dorado pushes Stoppelbein away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Elrey Dorado!
A very excited looking Elrey Dorado 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Kastav Kvinchal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Jordan Lisko!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Kvinchal has Lisko up against the ropes in a clinch.
#TD#
Kvinchal gets control of Lisko's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kvinchal will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Kvinchal escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lisko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kvinchal keeping full guard, as Lisko tries to pass. #SUB2#
Lisko drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kvinchal looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kvinchal looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kvinchal! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kvinchal (4) vs (0) Lisko
Lisko is looking to regain half guard here but Kvinchal keeps moving and retains side control.
A lull in the action here.
Lisko tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kvinchal presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kvinchal (6) vs (0) Lisko
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvinchal prevents Lisko from getting the reversal.#T1#
Kvinchal tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kvinchal trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lisko tries to reverse the position but Kvinchal maintains control.#SUB#
Kvinchal looking to secure an arm triangle but Lisko defends it well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kvinchal wants to control the pace but Lisko is squirming around nicely.
Kvinchal is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lisko is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
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.
Lisko tries to reverse the position but Kvinchal maintains control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T2#
Kvinchal controlling the position easily from mount.
Lisko sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Kvinchal seems to be working for a kimura but Lisko defends the submission attempt.
Kvinchal is pressing down on Lisko's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lisko is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Lisko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Lisko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kvinchal pulls his head out easily.
Kvinchal is trying to control. Lisko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3##SUB2#
Lisko actively working from the bottom here.
Kvinchal is controlling the pace.
Lisko is refusing to be controlled, as Kvinchal sits in half guard. #SUB#
Kvinchal is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Lisko actively working from the bottom here.
Kvinchal works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kvinchal (9) vs (0) Lisko#SUB#
Kvinchal working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Lisko tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
Lisko 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: Kvinchal (9) vs (2) Lisko#SUB2#
Lisko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kvinchal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lisko is one step ahead there.
My spies in HELLCADEMY BJJ inform me that Lisko has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kvinchal working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Kvinchal looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lisko slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Lisko is looking for a kimura but Kvinchal is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lisko to get the leverage.
Kvinchal controlling the position well. #SUB2#
Lisko is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kvinchal sees it coming and defends easily.#T5##SUB2#
Lisko seems to be working for a kimura but Kvinchal defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Lisko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kvinchal tries to get to full guard but Lisko has control of the leg.
Kvinchal is working hard here to advance position.
Kvinchal works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Kvinchal has his foot on Lisko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lisko works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Lisko has gone for a leg lock! Kvinchal slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lisko's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kvinchal (11) vs (2) Lisko#SUB2#
Lisko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kvinchal is aware though and is defending well.#T6#
Kvinchal looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Lisko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kvinchal trying to control the position from guard on top but Lisko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Lisko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Lisko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kvinchal defends well.#SUB#
Kvinchal thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Lisko working for a triangle but Kvinchal defends it easily.
#T7#
Lisko keeping moving, preventing Kvinchal from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Lisko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kvinchal defends it easily.
Kvinchal has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kvinchal passes Lisko's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lisko tries to get to full guard but Kvinchal has control of the leg.
Kvinchal is keen to just control but Lisko is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Lisko looking for subs from the bottom but Kvinchal mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Kvinchal (14) vs (2) Lisko
Kvinchal trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Kvinchal working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T8#
Kvinchal can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lisko is looking to escape.
Lisko tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Kvinchal looking to secure an arm triangle but Lisko defends it well.
Lisko is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lisko is still trying to improve position.
Kvinchal controlling from the full mount.
Lisko is looking to get to half guard.#T9#
Lisko is squirming around, avoiding Kvinchal's attempts to control the action.
Lisko tries to reverse the position but Kvinchal maintains control.
Kvinchal wants to control the pace but Lisko is squirming around nicely.
Lisko tries to reverse the position but Kvinchal maintains control.#SUB#
Kvinchal with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Lisko tries to reverse the position but Kvinchal maintains control.#T10##SUB#
Kvinchal looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Lisko regains half guard.
Kvinchal is looking to take a break and control but Lisko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lisko actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Lisko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kvinchal is trying to control the action in half guard but Lisko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Lisko is defending against the submission attempts here by Kvinchal.
Lisko is looking for a sweep. Kvinchal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T11#
Kvinchal works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kvinchal (17) vs (2) Lisko
Kvinchal tries to control but Lisko wriggling away.
Lisko really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB#
Kvinchal with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Lisko is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Lisko tries to improve his position but Kvinchal has taken his back! Kvinchal has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Lisko tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Kvinchal pushes Lisko away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kastav Kvinchal!
A very excited looking Kastav Kvinchal 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Ryder Young! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Zabit Hussein!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Young clinches up against the ropes.
Hussein has Young pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Young manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Young drags the fight down to the ground.
Young definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hussein sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Young's guard. #SUB2#
Hussein is trying for a kimura here. Young looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Hussein wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Zabit Hussein!
A very excited looking Zabit Hussein rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Ryder Young spoke after the fight, saying '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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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 3 losses; Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 10 losses; Juha Ahokas!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Horrible takedown attempt by Ahokas or perhaps it was just good defense by Ferkingstad, which made it look bad.
As Ahokas tries to get set, Ferkingstad tries to push him back and clinch up but Ahokas manages to avoid the attempt.#TD2#
Ahokas shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ferkingstad napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ferkingstad (0) vs (4) Ahokas
Ferkingstad is trying to get back to half guard.
Ferkingstad sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ferkingstad gets back to full guard.
Ahokas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ahokas keeps trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ahokas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ferkingstad has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ahokas has managed to get both his arms back between Ferkingstad's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Ahokas is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ferkingstad is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ferkingstad has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ferkingstad (2) vs (4) Ahokas
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#
Ahokas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1##SUB2#
Ahokas has his foot on Ferkingstad's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ferkingstad works his way back into a safe position though.
Ferkingstad preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Ahokas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ferkingstad doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ferkingstad manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ahokas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ferkingstad is one step ahead there.
Ferkingstad passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ferkingstad (5) vs (4) Ahokas
Ahokas tries to buck Ferkingstad off but Ferkingstad is having none of it.#T2#
Ferkingstad wants to control but Ahokas is keeping him busy.
Ahokas tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Ferkingstad is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ahokas is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ahokas tries to bench press Ferkingstad off him but Ferkingstad keeps the position.
Ferkingstad trying to control the action but Ahokas is working from the bottom.
Ahokas sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Ahokas looking for subs from the bottom but Ferkingstad mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Ferkingstad (8) vs (4) Ahokas
Ahokas is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ferkingstad tries to control but Ahokas wriggling away.
Ahokas is looking to improve his position but Ferkingstad isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ahokas is trying to reverse the position but instead Ferkingstad has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Ferkingstad (11) vs (4) Ahokas
Ahokas is really stuck here.
Ahokas is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
You can see the frustration on Ahokas's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T4#
Ferkingstad wants to control but Ahokas is keeping busy.
Ahokas turns into Ferkingstad and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ferkingstad (11) vs (6) Ahokas#SUB#
Ferkingstad escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ahokas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ahokas stopping the sweep attempt from Ferkingstad.#SUB#
Ferkingstad is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ahokas is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Ahokas drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ferkingstad manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ahokas has Ferkingstad in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ferkingstad (13) vs (6) Ahokas#SUB2#
Ahokas looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ferkingstad passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Ahokas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T5##SUB#
Ferkingstad is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ahokas has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Ahokas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Ahokas actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Ahokas with the active half guard here but Ferkingstad passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ferkingstad (16) vs (6) Ahokas
Ahokas is trying to work for a sweep but Ferkingstad has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ferkingstad (18) vs (6) Ahokas
Ferkingstad can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ahokas is looking to escape. #T6#
Ahokas tries to improve his position but instead Ferkingstad has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ferkingstad (21) vs (6) Ahokas
Ferkingstad controlling the position well here. Ahokas rolled but Ferkingstad kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Ahokas turns into Ferkingstad and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ferkingstad (21) vs (8) Ahokas
Ahokas passes Ferkingstad's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Ahokas is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Ferkingstad looking for submissions off his back.
Ferkingstad regains full guard. Nicely done. #T7#
Ferkingstad pulls Ahokas in close to prevent any damage.
Ahokas wants to pass the guard but Ferkingstad is keeping the position.
Ahokas pushes down on Ferkingstad's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Ahokas is trying to work for a kimura but Ferkingstad is defending well.
Ferkingstad gets full guard.#SUB2#
Ahokas has gone for a leg lock! Ferkingstad slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ahokas's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ferkingstad (23) vs (8) Ahokas#SUB2#
Ahokas has his foot on Ferkingstad's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ferkingstad works his way back into a safe position though.#T8##SUB2#
Ahokas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ahokas looks winded!#SUB2#
Ahokas working for a triangle but Ferkingstad defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Ahokas looking for subs off his back but Ferkingstad has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB2#
Ahokas actively working from the bottom here.
Ferkingstad wants to pass the guard but Ahokas is defending well. #SUB2#
Ahokas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T9#
Ferkingstad moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ferkingstad (26) vs (8) Ahokas
Ahokas being controlled for a moment.
Ahokas is trying to get back to half guard.
Ferkingstad just content to control the position.
Ahokas is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ferkingstad trying to control the position but Ahokas is working away.
Ahokas tries to buck Ferkingstad off but Ferkingstad is having none of it.#T10##SUB#
Ferkingstad is trying to get an arm triangle but Ahokas is defending well.
Ahokas is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Ferkingstad thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Ferkingstad has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Ahokas is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Ferkingstad yanks on the arm and Ahokas is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Ferkingstad.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad!
A relieved looking Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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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 25 wins and 26 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 10 losses; Jack Lynn!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Al Jhit stuffs the takedown attempt from Lynn. Lynn gets slowly back to his feet.
Lynn shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice sprawl there from Al Jhit as Lynn shoots in.
Bazar Al Jhit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Lynn.#TD#
Al Jhit drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (0) Lynn#SUB2#
Lynn has his foot on Al Jhit's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Al Jhit works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Al Jhit drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Al Jhit jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Al Jhit 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.#SUB2#
Lynn is looking for a triangle but Al Jhit pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Lynn has his foot on Al Jhit's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Al Jhit works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Al Jhit drops back looking for a leg! Lynn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lynn manages to kick Al Jhit off! Al Jhit jumps back into Lynn's guard. #SUB#
Al Jhit is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Al Jhit works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lynn is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Al Jhit seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1##SUB#
Al Jhit seems to be working for a kimura but Lynn defends the submission attempt.
Al Jhit prevents Lynn from improving his position.#SUB#
Al Jhit seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Lynn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Lynn actively working from the bottom here.
Lynn wants to improve his position but Al Jhit is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Lynn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Al Jhit pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Al Jhit is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Al Jhit is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2##SUB#
Al Jhit is working for a kimura but Lynn is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Lynn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Al Jhit works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (5) vs (0) Lynn
Lynn can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Lynn defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Al Jhit.
Lynn keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Al Jhit is working for a guillotine from mount but Lynn frees his head quite easily.
#SUB#
Al Jhit working for a guillotine from mount but Lynn is in no mood to give up. #T3#
Lynn is working to get back to half guard.
Lynn gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Al Jhit is trying to work for a kimura but Lynn is defending well.
#SUB#
Al Jhit is trying to work for a kimura but Lynn is defending well.
#SUB#
Al Jhit is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lynn has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lynn tries to roll over but Al Jhit keeps him under control.#SUB#
Al Jhit is looking for a kimura but Lynn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Al Jhit to get the leverage. #T4#
Al Jhit prevents Lynn from improving his position.#SUB#
Al Jhit has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Lynn defend it? Al Jhit steps over the head and cranks it - Lynn is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Al Jhit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bazar Al Jhit!
A victorious Bazar Al Jhit thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 12 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 9 losses; Ikemba Okoye!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Okoye misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and De Rossi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by De Rossi.
Okoye is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables De Rossi to keep the fight standing.#TD#
De Rossi successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
De Rossi has his foot on Okoye's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Okoye works his way back into a safe position though.
Okoye stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Rossi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
De Rossi keeping moving, preventing Okoye from controlling successfully.
Okoye might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control De Rossi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Rossi is trying to control the position but Okoye postures up.
Okoye must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Okoye stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Rossi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Okoye passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: De Rossi (0) vs (3) Okoye
De Rossi is looking for a sweep.
De Rossi is not content to let Okoye control the position. #SUB2#
Okoye is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. De Rossi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
De Rossi gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: De Rossi (0) vs (5) Okoye#T2#
De Rossi tries to lock up and control but Okoye gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
De Rossi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
De Rossi wants to control but Okoye is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Okoye is stalling here but it's allowed De Rossi to get half guard.
Okoye trying to control from half guard but De Rossi is working away. #T3#
De Rossi trying to control but Okoye postures up.
#SUB2#
Okoye 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.
De Rossi is controlling Okoye's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T4##SUB#
De Rossi actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Okoye is working for a kimura but De Rossi is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Okoye is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, De Rossi has managed to free his arm - good work.
De Rossi tries to get to full guard but Okoye has control of the leg. #T5#
Okoye is trying to control. De Rossi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Okoye is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Okoye has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: De Rossi (0) vs (8) Okoye
De Rossi tries to lock up and control but Okoye gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T6##SUB2#
Okoye jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… De Rossi is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by De Rossi and Okoye has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB2#
Okoye is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. De Rossi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Okoye tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Okoye has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T7#
De Rossi trying to remain calm as Okoye controls from the top position.
Okoye wants to control but De Rossi is keeping him busy.
De Rossi wants to control but Okoye postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from De Rossi'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.
Okoye wants to control but De Rossi is keeping him busy.
De Rossi holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#T8#
De Rossi sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
De Rossi looking for submissions off his back.
Okoye controlling the action here.
Okoye passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for De Rossi! Score +3 for passing guard: De Rossi (0) vs (11) Okoye#T9#
De Rossi is trying to reverse the position but instead Okoye has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: De Rossi (0) vs (14) Okoye
Okoye has the hooks in. De Rossi is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Okoye avoiding De Rossi 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Okoye is persistently looking for the submission but De Rossi is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Okoye has got one arm under De Rossi's chin. This could be trouble... De Rossi trying to control the other hand but Okoye gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, De Rossi has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ikemba Okoye!
After winning the bout, Ikemba Okoye thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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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 53 wins and 23 losses; Donald Trump! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Serhey Rishkinov!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Rishkinov closes the distance and pushes Trump back into the ropes.
Trump prevents the takedown attempt.
Rishkinov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Trump gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rishkinov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Trump.
Trump has Rishkinov pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Rishkinov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Rishkinov wants the takedown. Trump is fighting it off but Rishkinov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Trump's guard against the ropes. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trump (0) vs (2) Rishkinov#SUB#
Trump throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Trump has an active guard here but Rishkinov has managed to pass into half guard.
Rishkinov is trying to control. Trump wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Trump is defending against the submission attempts here by Rishkinov.
We've been hearing good reports from Trump's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Rishkinov is trying to work for a kimura but Trump 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.#SUB2#
Rishkinov seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Trump is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Serhey Rishkinov!
After winning the bout, Serhey Rishkinov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 8 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 4 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Kamenev moves into the clinch.
Leifsson is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Kamenev turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Leifsson (0) vs (4) Kamenev
Kamenev has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Leifsson (0) vs (6) Kamenev
Leifsson working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB2#
Kamenev is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Leifsson is surviving well by controlling Kamenev's body position as best he can.
Leifsson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Leifsson'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#
Leifsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kamenev is trying to control the action in half guard but Leifsson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Kamenev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Leifsson sees it coming and defends easily.
Leifsson wants to improve his position but Kamenev is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenev controlling the pace.
Leifsson moves into full guard.
Leifsson keeping moving, preventing Kamenev from controlling successfully. #T1#
Kamenev wants to pass the guard but Leifsson is keeping the position.#SUB#
Leifsson working for a triangle but Kamenev defends it easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Leifsson has his foot on Kamenev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kamenev works his way back into a safe position though.
Kamenev wants to pass the guard but Leifsson is keeping the position.#SUB#
Leifsson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kamenev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Kamenev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kamenev pushes down on Leifsson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kamenev trying to control the action but Leifsson is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Leifsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2##SUB2#
Kamenev is looking for a kimura but Leifsson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kamenev to get the leverage. #SUB#
Leifsson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Kamenev is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Leifsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Kamenev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3##SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kamenev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Leifsson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Leifsson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Kamenev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Leifsson has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Kamenev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Leifsson wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Leifsson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Kamenev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4#
Kamenev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Leifsson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Leifsson manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Leifsson keeping moving, preventing Kamenev from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Leifsson looking for subs off his back but Kamenev has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kamenev trying to mount his opponent but Leifsson defends it. #SUB2#
Kamenev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T5##SUB#
Leifsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kamenev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Leifsson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Kamenev seems to be working for a kimura but Leifsson defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Leifsson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Kamenev looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Kamenev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Leifsson is just riding it out for now. Kamenev eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Leifsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kamenev pulls his head out easily. #T6##SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Kamenev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kamenev is pressing down on Leifsson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Leifsson is holding on for now. #SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Kamenev is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Leifsson defends it well.
Leifsson is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Kamenev is working for a submission of some sort.
#T7#
Leifsson regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Kamenev drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kamenev jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Leifsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kamenev is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Kamenev drops back looking for a leg! Leifsson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Leifsson manages to kick Kamenev off! Kamenev jumps back into Leifsson's guard.
Kamenev trying to control but Leifsson is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Leifsson working for a triangle but Kamenev defends it easily.
#SUB#
Kamenev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T8#
Kamenev pushing down on Leifsson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back.
Kamenev works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (0) vs (9) Kamenev
Leifsson is looking to regain half guard here but Kamenev keeps moving and retains side control.
Kamenev trying to control the action but Leifsson is working from the bottom.
Kamenev tries to move into full mount but can't pass Leifsson's legs.
Leifsson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kamenev presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Leifsson (0) vs (11) Kamenev
Kamenev wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T9#
Leifsson regains half guard.#SUB#
Leifsson with the active half guard here but Kamenev passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (0) vs (14) Kamenev
Leifsson gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back.
Kamenev trying to control from half guard but Leifsson is working away. #SUB#
Leifsson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Kamenev looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back.
Leifsson is breathing heavily.#T10#
Kamenev works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (0) vs (17) Kamenev
Leifsson is trying to improve his position.
Leifsson manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Leifsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Kamenev seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Leifsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Kamenev is trying to work for a kimura but Leifsson is defending well.
#T11##SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Kamenev is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Leifsson defends it well. #SUB#
Leifsson actively working from the bottom here.
Kamenev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leifsson keeps working.
Kamenev wants to free his trapped foot but Leifsson is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Leifsson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Leifsson is defending against the submission attempts here by Kamenev.
#T12##SUB2#
Kamenev wants to work for an arm triangle but Leifsson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Leifsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well,Leifsson is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#SUB2#
Kamenev is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Kamenev is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Leifsson defends it well.
Kamenev wants to take a breather but Leifsson is having none of it. #SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Kamenev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Leifsson sees it coming and defends easily.
Kamenev is trying to control. Leifsson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T13##SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back.
Kamenev trying to control from half guard but Leifsson is working away. #SUB2#
Kamenev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Leifsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kamenev pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Kamenev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Leifsson sees it coming and defends easily.
Leifsson is not content to let Kamenev control the position.#SUB2#
Kamenev seems to be looking for submissions.
#T14##SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Kamenev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kamenev trying to control the action but Leifsson is working from the bottom.
Kamenev moves into full mount! Leifsson won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (0) vs (20) Kamenev
Kamenev with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Kamenev is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Leifsson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Leifsson shrugs it off.
Leifsson prevents Kamenev from taking his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kamenev wins on points by 20 to 0.
Our winner, Ivan Kamenev, 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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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 66 wins and 36 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 19 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fiachna fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fiachna goes for a double leg but Diesel avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Diesel continues to drive forward.
Diesel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Diesel shoots in and gets a takedown into Fiachna's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (0) Fiachna
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fiachna is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (2) Fiachna
Fiachna advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (2) vs (5) Fiachna
Diesel stops Fiachna from passing to mount.
Fiachna tries to move to full mount but Diesel actually manages to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiachna trying to mount his opponent but Diesel defends it.
Fiachna is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Diesel trying to hold on to Fiachna's head to control him but Fiachna postures up.
#T1##SUB2#
Fiachna is looking for a kimura but Diesel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fiachna to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Fiachna is trying to work for a kimura but Diesel is defending well.
Diesel wants to get back to full guard.
Fiachna looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fiachna is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Fiachna goes for a cartwheel guard pass here but Diesel does a handstand and catches Fiachna in mid air with a triangle! Could it be? It is! It's the triple decker pecker wrecker! The fighters land on the ground with Diesel on top - Fiachna is already out from the submission! Diesel gives Fiachna's pecker the obligatory post submission twist and this one is aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaall over! Are you kidding me! That is world class Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. That guy is my hero!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (TDPW) . Kurt Diesel!
Kurt Diesel retains his super heavyweight title!
Our winner, Kurt Diesel, 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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