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Bots de Garra 30 PBP Commentary |
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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 16 wins and 14 losses; Shogun Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Tobi Terrorelli!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Silva shoots for a takedown but Terrorelli saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Terrorelli drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Silva defends it well.
Silva shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Terrorelli but Terrorelli pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Terrorelli feints the counter takedown.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Silva looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shogun Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Terrorelli as he avoids it easily.
Terrorelli changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Silva fails to land the takedown.
Terrorelli feints the counter takedown.
Silva shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Terrorelli but Terrorelli pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Terrorelli tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Terrorelli as he jumps to the side. #T1#
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Terrorelli feints the counter takedown.
Silva goes for a double leg but Terrorelli avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Terrorelli continues to drive forward.
And Terrorelli tries to counter it with a takedown but Silva pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Terrorelli lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva (0) vs (2) Terrorelli#SUB#
Silva looking for a kimura from the bottom but Terrorelli passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (0) vs (5) Terrorelli
Silva is breathing heavily.
Terrorelli gets to mount! Silva was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Silva (0) vs (7) Terrorelli#SUB2#
Silva tries to improve his position but Terrorelli has taken his back! Terrorelli has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Silva tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Terrorelli pushes Silva away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tobi Terrorelli!
A very excited looking Tobi Terrorelli made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 14 losses; Tan Zan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 11 losses; Ricky Judge!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Zan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Judge's waist but Judge gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zan off to one side. #TD2#
Zan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Zan (0) vs (2) Judge#SUB2#
Judge thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Judge pushing down on Zan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
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.
Judge is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Zan! Score +3 for passing guard: Zan (0) vs (5) Judge
Zan gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Judge seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Judge has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Zan defend it? Judge steps over the head and cranks it - Zan is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Judge!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ricky Judge!
Ricky Judge really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that KRAKEN Nutrition + Laundry logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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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 4 wins and 2 losses; Rupert Helenius! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Calan Smith!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Helenius dives in and scores a takedown into Smith's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Helenius (2) vs (0) Smith#SUB2#
Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Helenius doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Helenius manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Helenius is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Helenius got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smith has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Helenius has managed to get both his arms back between Smith's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Smith 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.#SUB#
Helenius is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Helenius can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Helenius slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Helenius is trying for a kimura here. Smith looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Helenius wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rupert Helenius!
After winning the bout, Rupert Helenius 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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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 18 wins and 19 losses; Chozen Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Hirata Hitoshi!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Gracie closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hitoshi to the mat! Hitoshi manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Hitoshi
Gracie preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Hitoshi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.
Hitoshi wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
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.#SUB#
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 wants to pass the guard but Hitoshi is keeping the position.#SUB#
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Hitoshi.#SUB#
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.
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.#T1##SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Gracie seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Hitoshi is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Chozen Gracie! |
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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 8 losses; Thomas Bennett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 12 losses; Cole Orion!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bennett looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Orion shoots in and bounces Bennett off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bennett (0) vs (2) Orion#SUB#
Bennett had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Orion defends it easily.
Orion tries to free his leg and advance position but Bennett is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bennett keeping full guard, as Orion tries to pass. #SUB2#
Orion drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Orion jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Bennett working for a triangle but Orion defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Orion drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Orion jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#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. #T1##SUB#
Bennett is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Bennett throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Orion works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Orion is looking for a kimura but Bennett is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Orion to get the leverage.
Orion trying to pass the guard but Bennett defending well. #SUB2#
Orion is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bennett is just riding it out for now. Orion eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.
Bennett gets full guard.#SUB#
Bennett is looking for a triangle but Orion pushes his legs off easily.
Orion passes Bennett's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Orion is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bennett doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Orion. #SUB#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Orion pulls his head out easily.
Bennett is looking for a sweep. Orion is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Orion is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bennett sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.
Bennett regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Orion thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Bennett has his foot on Orion's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Orion works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Bennett is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Orion is aware though and is defending well.
Bennett keeping full guard, as Orion tries to pass. #SUB2#
Orion drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Orion jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
My spies in HELLCADEMY BJJ inform me that Orion has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T3##SUB#
Bennett throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bennett can't keep his opponent in guard - Orion advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bennett is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Orion seems to be working for a kimura but Bennett defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Orion is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bennett sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Orion wants to work for an arm triangle but Bennett is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Orion is working for a kimura but Bennett is defending it quite comfortably.
Bennett gets back to full guard.
#T4#
Orion pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bennett is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Bennett has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Orion can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Orion avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Bennett is looking for a triangle but Orion pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Orion thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Bennett working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Orion doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Orion manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Orion thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Orion passes Bennett's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T5##SUB#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Orion is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bennett has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bennett is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Orion is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Orion pulls his head out easily. #T6##SUB2#
Orion is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bennett is pressing down on Orion's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Bennett had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Orion defends it easily.#SUB#
Bennett is looking for a triangle but Orion pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Orion drops back looking for a leg! Bennett is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bennett manages to kick Orion off! Orion jumps back into Bennett's guard. #SUB#
Bennett throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Bennett is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Orion is aware though and is defending well.#T7#
Orion is pushing down on Bennett's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bennett is fighting to maintain full guard but Orion has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Orion is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bennett defends it well. #SUB2#
Orion is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bennett sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Orion is looking for a kimura here.
Bennett wants to improve his position but Orion is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bennett manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Bennett is looking for a triangle but Orion pushes his legs off easily.
Orion sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bennett's guard. #T8##SUB2#
Orion is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Orion seems to be working for a kimura but Bennett defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Orion pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Orion is working for a kimura but Bennett is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Orion is trying to work for a kimura but Bennett is defending well.
#T9##SUB2#
Bennett is defending against the submission attempts here by Orion.
#SUB2#
Orion seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Orion prevents Bennett from improving his position.#SUB2#
Orion is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Orion is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bennett has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.#T10##SUB#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Orion is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Orion trying to mount his opponent but Bennett defends it. #SUB2#
Orion is working for a kimura but Bennett is defending it quite comfortably.
Bennett manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Bennett has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Orion doesn't defend quickly enough and Bennett has managed to lock this one up! Can Orion escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Bennett on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Thomas Bennett!
In his post fight interview, Thomas Bennett started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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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 16 wins and 9 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Ferkingstad rushes Leifsson and presses him up against the ropes.#TD2#
Ferkingstad jumps guard.
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Leifsson 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 Leifsson has Ferkingstad in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (0) vs (2) Ferkingstad#SUB#
Ferkingstad avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ferkingstad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ferkingstad works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Leifsson has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Ferkingstad escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Ferkingstad! Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (0) vs (5) Ferkingstad
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ferkingstad is looking to take a break and control but Leifsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferkingstad tries to move to mount but Leifsson blocks the move with his legs.
Leifsson is not content to let Ferkingstad control the position. #T1#
Leifsson is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Ferkingstad tries for a kimura but Leifsson is defending well.
Leifsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ferkingstad trying to control the position but Leifsson is working away. #SUB2#
Ferkingstad is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Leifsson has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
Leifsson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ferkingstad's best efforts.#SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Leifsson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Leifsson.#SUB#
Ferkingstad is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Leifsson has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Ferkingstad is looking to defend but Leifsson has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Ferkingstad! Leifsson pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Ferkingstad taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Skjoldr Leifsson!
Skjoldr Leifsson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 0 losses; Zabit Hussein! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 11 losses; Juha Ahokas!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Hussein clinches.
Ahokas goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hussein prevents it.
#TD#
Hussein pulls guard successfully.
Ahokas forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Hussein looking for submissions off his back.
Hussein works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hussein looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Hussein has his foot on Ahokas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ahokas works his way back into a safe position though.
Ahokas tries to free his leg and advance position but Hussein is retaining full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Ahokas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hussein is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahokas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hussein is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Hussein had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ahokas defends it easily.#SUB2#
Ahokas 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 (2) vs (0) Ahokas#T1##SUB2#
Ahokas 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. #SUB2#
Ahokas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Ahokas is looking for a triangle but Hussein pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Ahokas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hussein defends it easily.
Hussein passes Ahokas's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hussein is keen to just control but Ahokas is a slippery customer.
Ahokas works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hussein stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ahokas swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2##SUB2#
Ahokas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hussein defends well.#SUB2#
Ahokas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hussein gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Ahokas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hussein can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Ahokas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hussein gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Ahokas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ahokas can't keep his opponent in guard - Hussein advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Hussein is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ahokas defends it well. #SUB2#
Ahokas looking for submissions off his back.#T3##SUB#
Hussein 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#
Hussein is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ahokas has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Hussein is trying to work for a kimura but Ahokas is defending well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Ahokas actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Hussein is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ahokas defends it well. #SUB2#
Ahokas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Hussein seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ahokas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ahokas is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Ahokas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hussein trying to control the action but Ahokas is working from the bottom.
Ahokas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hussein trying to control but Ahokas is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ahokas is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Hussein rolls with it to try and escape but Ahokas cranks on the arm and Hussein is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Juha Ahokas!
Juha Ahokas seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Serhey Rishkinov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 9 losses; Ikemba Okoye!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Okoye tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rishkinov defends well and Okoye ends up having to push Rishkinov into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL#
Rishkinov rushes Okoye and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#TD#
Rishkinov has picked Okoye up - he's going for a ride! Rishkinov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rishkinov (2) vs (0) Okoye
Okoye tries to roll over but Rishkinov keeps him under control.
Okoye is not content to let Rishkinov control the position.
Okoye is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rishkinov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Okoye has managed to free his arm - good work.
Okoye wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Rishkinov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Okoye sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Okoye is defending against the submission attempts here by Rishkinov.
#T1#
Okoye tries to get to full guard but Rishkinov has control of the leg.
Rishkinov wants to pass the guard but Okoye is defending well. #SUB2#
Okoye actively working from the bottom here.
Okoye is looking to improve his position.
Okoye felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Rishkinov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Okoye defends it well.
Rishkinov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Rishkinov (5) vs (0) Okoye
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Okoye can't escape the position.
Okoye is still trying to improve position.#T2#
Okoye is squirming around, avoiding Rishkinov's attempts to control the action.
Okoye is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rishkinov looking to control but Okoye is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Okoye really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Okoye keeps trying to improve his position.#T3##SUB#
Rishkinov has hold of Okoye's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Okoye manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Okoye is squirming around, avoiding Rishkinov's attempts to control the action.
Okoye tries to reverse the position but Rishkinov maintains control.#SUB#
Rishkinov wants to finish this one by submission but Okoye is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Rishkinov.
Okoye really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rishkinov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Okoye is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Okoye defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Rishkinov. #T4#
Okoye manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Okoye is looking to improve his position.
Rishkinov is looking to take a break and control but Okoye is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Okoye is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rishkinov pulls his head out easily.
Rishkinov is trying to control. Okoye wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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 controlling the action here.
Rishkinov wants to take a breather but Okoye is having none of it. #SUB2#
Okoye looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Okoye is trying to get back to full guard.#T5##SUB#
Rishkinov is looking for a kimura but Okoye is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rishkinov to get the leverage.
Rishkinov is keen to just control but Okoye is a slippery customer.
Okoye moves into full guard.
Rishkinov is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Okoye escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rishkinov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Okoye is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Rishkinov rolls with it to try and escape but Okoye cranks on the arm and Rishkinov is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ikemba Okoye!
Ikemba Okoye decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Serhey Rishkinov had this to say: 'I didn't stick to the game plan. I played his game and lost . I'll be back '. |
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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 24 wins and 20 losses; Darragh Fiachna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 24 losses; Donald Trump!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Trump defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fiachna.
Trump leaves Fiachna with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Fiachna closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Trump did well to prevent Fiachna getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiachna (2) vs (0) Trump
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 looking for submissions off his back.
Fiachna trying to pass the guard but Trump defending well. #SUB2#
Trump looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've been hearing that Fiachna has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Trump moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Trump is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fiachna defends well.
Fiachna looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Trump has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fiachna can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fiachna looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Fiachna is pushing down on Trump's leg trying to pass to half guard. Trump is fighting to maintain full guard but Fiachna has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Fiachna is working for a kimura but Trump is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Trump looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Fiachna wants to work for an arm triangle but Trump is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Trump is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fiachna pulls his head out easily.
Fiachna wants to pass the guard but Trump is defending well. #SUB2#
Trump is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fiachna pulls his head out easily.
Fiachna wants to free his trapped foot but Trump is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Trump actively working from the bottom here.#T2##SUB#
Fiachna is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Trump looking for submissions off his back.
Fiachna is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (5) vs (0) Trump
Trump can't escape the position.
Trump felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Trump has given up his back. Will we see Fiachna going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Fiachna (8) vs (0) Trump#SUB#
Trump 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!
#SUB#
Fiachna is persistently looking for the submission but Trump is defending it well.
#SUB#
Fiachna is looking for the choke from the back position but Trump is controlling his hands well.
Trump tries to escape the position.
#T3##SUB#
Fiachna looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Fiachna is looking for the choke from the back position but Trump is controlling his hands well.
Trump rolls, trying to escape but Fiachna keeps control of the position.
Fiachna is trying to stick to Trump's back but Trump is turning into Fiachna. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Fiachna's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Trump. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (8) vs (2) Trump
Fiachna tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Trump drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Trump jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Trump thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Trump thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Trump passes Fiachna's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fiachna is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Trump is working for a submission of some sort.
Fiachna wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Fiachna is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Trump is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fiachna has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Trump is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fiachna defends it well. #SUB2#
Trump is looking for a kimura here.
Fiachna is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Trump's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Trump's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fiachna (12) vs (2) Trump
Fiachna controlling well, preventing Trump from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Fiachna has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Trump showing good submission defense here.
I really don't envy Trump right now.
#T5##SUB#
Trump preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Fiachna.
I really don't envy Trump right now.
#SUB#
Fiachna working for a choke but Trump is defending well. #SUB#
Fiachna is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Trump can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Fiachna looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Trump taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Darragh Fiachna!
Our winner, Darragh Fiachna, 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 21 wins and 4 losses; Ivan Kamenev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 26 losses; Bazar Al Jhit!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Al Jhit fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kamenev avoids it really well and circles away.
Kamenev seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kamenev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Al Jhit tries to keep at a distance but Kamenev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Al Jhit looking for a takedown. #TD#
Kamenev has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Al Jhit clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kamenev (4) vs (0) Al Jhit#SUB#
Al Jhit fending off the submission attempt from Kamenev. #SUB#
Kamenev working for a choke but Al Jhit is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Jhit rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB2#
Al Jhit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Kamenev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Al Jhit knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Al Jhit looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
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#
Kamenev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Kamenev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Al Jhit gets back to full guard.
#T2##SUB2#
Al Jhit is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kamenev defends well.#SUB2#
Al Jhit is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kamenev defends well.
Al Jhit keeping moving, preventing Kamenev from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Kamenev drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kamenev jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kamenev passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Al Jhit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kamenev trying to control the action but Al Jhit is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Al Jhit looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Kamenev is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3#
Al Jhit slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Al Jhit working for a triangle but Kamenev defends it easily.
Kamenev trying to control but Al Jhit is working from the bottom.
Kamenev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kamenev slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (7) vs (0) Al Jhit
Al Jhit gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Kamenev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Al Jhit has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kamenev passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (10) vs (0) Al Jhit#T4#
Kamenev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Al Jhit is looking to escape.
Al Jhit is looking to improve his position but Kamenev isn't that keen on the idea.
Al Jhit has given up his back. Will we see Kamenev going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Kamenev (13) vs (0) Al Jhit
Kamenev is hanging on to Al Jhit's back as he tries to escape.
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#
Kamenev looking for the RNC.
Kamenev controlling well, preventing Al Jhit from escaping the position.
#T5#
Al Jhit manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kamenev's guard. Nice work there by Al Jhit.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (13) vs (2) Al Jhit#SUB#
Kamenev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Al Jhit has gone for a leg lock! Kamenev slips out almost immediately though and dives into Al Jhit's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (15) vs (2) Al Jhit#SUB2#
Al Jhit looking for a guillotine here but Kamenev defends easily.
Kamenev advances to half guard.
Kamenev is trying to control the action in half guard but Al Jhit is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Al Jhit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kamenev pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Kamenev is trying to work for a kimura but Al Jhit is defending well.
Kamenev is trying to control. Al Jhit wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T6#
Al Jhit tries to get to full guard but Kamenev has control of the leg.
Kamenev frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (18) vs (2) Al Jhit
Al Jhit is trying to escape the mount.
Kamenev moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Kamenev (21) vs (2) Al Jhit#SUB#
Al Jhit 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 Kamenev gets his way!
Al Jhit tries to roll but Kamenev sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Kamenev is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Al Jhit is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ivan Kamenev!
Ivan Kamenev thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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