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Bots de Garra 31 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Tobi Terrorelli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 11 losses; Ricky Judge!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Judge looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Judge shoots in and drives through. Terrorelli sprawls well.
Terrorelli tries to counter with a takedown but Judge is quick to defend against it.
Judge doesn't manage to clinch there - Terrorelli circles away.
Terrorelli half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Judge scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Terrorelli (0) vs (4) Judge#SUB2#
Judge is trying to get an arm triangle but Terrorelli is defending well.
Terrorelli is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Judge off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Terrorelli (4) vs (4) Judge#SUB#
Terrorelli is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Judge knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Judge for a finish.
I really don't envy Judge right now.
Terrorelli will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Judge defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Judge wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Judge is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Judge rolls, trying to escape but Terrorelli keeps control of the position.
#T1#
Judge turns into Terrorelli and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Terrorelli (4) vs (6) Judge#SUB2#
Judge is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Judge got a little sloppy there for a moment and Terrorelli has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Judge has managed to get both his arms back between Terrorelli's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Terrorelli has his foot on Judge's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Judge works his way back into a safe position though.
Judge trying to control but Terrorelli is working from the bottom.
Terrorelli looking to hit a scissor sweep but Judge is one step ahead there.
Terrorelli keeping moving, preventing Judge from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Terrorelli is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Judge is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
Judge sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Terrorelli's guard.
Terrorelli is looking for a sweep. Judge is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Judge wants to lay and pray for a moment but Terrorelli keeps working.
Terrorelli moves into full guard.
Judge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Terrorelli is keeping the position for now.
Judge wants to control from the top but Terrorelli keeps moving.
Terrorelli keeping full guard, as Judge tries to pass.
Terrorelli keeping moving, preventing Judge from controlling successfully.
Judge preventing the sweep.
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#
Terrorelli looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Judge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Judge passes Terrorelli's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Judge seems to be looking for submissions.
#T3#
Terrorelli works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Terrorelli is looking for a triangle but Judge pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Terrorelli is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Judge stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Terrorelli swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Terrorelli is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Judge is aware though and is defending well.
Judge passes Terrorelli's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Judge is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Judge is looking for a kimura but Terrorelli is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Judge to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Judge is working for a submission of some sort.
Terrorelli is refusing to be controlled, as Judge sits in half guard.
Terrorelli tries to roll over but Judge keeps him under control.#T4#
Judge tries to pass to full mount but Terrorelli defends it.
Judge is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Terrorelli! Score +3 for passing guard: Terrorelli (4) vs (9) Judge
Terrorelli slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Judge is looking for a kimura here.
Terrorelli works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Terrorelli working for a triangle but Judge defends it easily.
Judge trying to control but Terrorelli is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Terrorelli working for a triangle but Judge defends it easily.
#T5#
Judge preventing the sweep.
Terrorelli can't keep his opponent in guard - Judge advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Judge is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Terrorelli has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Judge is trying to work for a kimura but Terrorelli is defending well.
Terrorelli wants to improve his position but Judge is controlling well.
#SUB#
Terrorelli is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Judge pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Judge is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Terrorelli defends it well. #T6#
Terrorelli gets full guard.
Judge advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Terrorelli (4) vs (12) Judge#SUB2#
Judge looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Judge wants to lay and pray for a moment but Terrorelli keeps working. #SUB2#
Judge tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Judge has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Terrorelli tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Judge wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Terrorelli regains half guard.#SUB2#
Judge is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Judge moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Terrorelli (4) vs (15) Judge
Terrorelli tries to bench press Judge off him but Judge keeps the position. #T7#
Judge wants to lay and pray for a moment but Terrorelli keeps working.
Terrorelli stops Judge from passing to mount.
Judge trying to control the position but Terrorelli is working away. #SUB2#
Judge tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Terrorelli tries to bench press Judge off him but Judge keeps the position.
Terrorelli gets back to half guard.
Terrorelli moves into full guard.
Judge tries to free his leg and advance position but Terrorelli is retaining full guard.
Judge trying to control the position from guard on top but Terrorelli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8##SUB2#
Judge drops back looking for a leg! Terrorelli is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Terrorelli manages to kick Judge off! Judge jumps back into Terrorelli's guard.
Judge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Terrorelli is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Terrorelli working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Judge doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Judge manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Terrorelli looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Judge drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Judge jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Terrorelli lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Terrorelli (6) vs (15) Judge
Judge pulls Terrorelli in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Terrorelli thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Terrorelli avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T9##SUB#
Terrorelli thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Terrorelli sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Judge's guard.
Judge is trying to maintain the position but Terrorelli is very close to passing his half guard.
Judge slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Terrorelli drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Judge dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Terrorelli (6) vs (17) Judge
Judge stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Terrorelli swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Terrorelli escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Judge gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Terrorelli escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Judge gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T10#
Terrorelli keeping moving, preventing Judge from controlling successfully.
Judge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Terrorelli is keeping the position for now.
Judge pushes down on Terrorelli's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Judge is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Terrorelli wants to improve his position but Judge is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Judge is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Terrorelli doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Judge.
Terrorelli is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Judge's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Judge's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Terrorelli (10) vs (17) Judge#T11##SUB#
Terrorelli is persistently looking for the submission but Judge is defending it well.
I really don't envy Judge right now.
Judge has hold of Terrorelli's arm. He needs to escape this position sooner or later but for now he's happy enough to control the position and prevent the submission attempts.
Judge tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Judge won't enjoy being in this position. Terrorelli looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Judge is tapping - it's over boys! Terrorelli picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tobi Terrorelli!
A relieved looking Tobi Terrorelli 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 15 losses; Tan Zan!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Zan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ferkingstad tries to avoid it but Zan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ferkingstad to the ground. Ferkingstad escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ferkingstad sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Zan feints and as Ferkingstad raises his hands in defense, Zan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ferkingstad (0) vs (2) Zan
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ferkingstad lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ferkingstad (2) vs (2) Zan#SUB2#
Zan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ferkingstad passes into half guard.
Ferkingstad wants to take a breather but Zan is having none of it. #SUB2#
Zan actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Zan looking for subs from the bottom but Ferkingstad mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Ferkingstad (5) vs (2) Zan
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zan can't escape the position.
Zan has given up his back. Will we see Ferkingstad going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Ferkingstad (8) vs (2) Zan
Zan breaks Ferkingstad's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ferkingstad (8) vs (4) Zan#T1##SUB#
Ferkingstad looking for a triangle here. Zan is fighting it but it looks tight! Ferkingstad pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Zan is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad!
A victorious Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Zabit Hussein! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; Thomas Bennett!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Hussein clinches.
Hussein wants to take the fight to the mat but Bennett manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hussein changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bennett fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bennett tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hussein sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bennett somewhat.#CL#
Hussein rushes Bennett and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#TD#
Hussein pulls Bennett into guard.
#SUB#
Hussein had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bennett defends it easily.
Hussein keeping full guard, as Bennett tries to pass. #SUB2#
Bennett drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hussein dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hussein (2) vs (0) Bennett
Hussein trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hussein got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bennett has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hussein has managed to get both his arms back between Bennett's legs - danger averted.
Bennett can't keep his opponent in guard - Hussein advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1##SUB2#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bennett is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Hussein is looking for a kimura but Bennett is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hussein to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hussein pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Hussein has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Bennett defend it? Hussein steps over the head and cranks it - Bennett is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Hussein!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Zabit Hussein!
Zabit Hussein decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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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 19 wins and 13 losses; Cole Orion! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 19 losses; Chozen Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Orion's waist but Orion gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side. #TD#
Orion shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Orion was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Orion (4) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Orion off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Orion (4) vs (4) Gracie#SUB2#
Gracie is persistently looking for the submission but Orion is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Gracie working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Gracie working for the choke.
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.
Orion trying to control the hands but Gracie breaks the grip.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gracie is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Orion defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Gracie patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Orion tries to roll but Gracie sticks to his back.
#T1##SUB2#
Orion is having to fend off submission attempts from Gracie, who is looking to sink in the choke. Gracie doesn't have the hooks in though and Orion manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orion (6) vs (4) Gracie#SUB2#
Gracie has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Orion is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Gracie. Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (9) vs (4) Gracie
Orion in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Gracie tries to buck Orion off but Orion is having none of it.
Orion moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Orion wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2##SUB#
Orion is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gracie has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gracie tries to improve position but can't.
We've been hearing good reports from Orion'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.
Gracie is trying to escape the position but Orion is controlling the position. #SUB#
Orion tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3#
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Gracie is not content to let Orion control the position.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Orion's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Orion is looking to advance position but Gracie won't allow it. #T4##SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Orion with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Orion pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Orion pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Orion pulls his head out easily.
Orion controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T5##SUB2#
Gracie looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Orion pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (12) vs (4) Gracie
Gracie is desperately trying to improve his position but Orion has a good base and remains in mount.
Orion content just to control the position here.
Gracie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Orion wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely.
Gracie is trying to escape the mount.
Gracie keeps trying to improve his position.#T6#
Orion controlling from the full mount.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Orion has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Orion (15) vs (4) Gracie
Gracie can't escape the position.
Orion trying to control momentarily.
#T7#
Gracie rolls, trying to escape but Orion keeps control of the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#SUB#
Orion working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Gracie is in bad spot here.
Gracie prevents Orion from getting a body triangle.
Orion is really struggling to control Gracie but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gracie is really stuck here.
#T8#
Orion slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Gracie is really stuck here.
Gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Orion trying to control.
Gracie tries to escape the position.
Gracie is still trying to improve position.
I would not like to be Gracie right now.
#T9#
Orion doesn't have the hooks in and Gracie manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orion (15) vs (6) Gracie#SUB2#
Gracie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Orion is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Orion has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orion (17) vs (6) Gracie#SUB2#
Gracie has an active guard here but Orion has managed to pass into half guard.
Orion trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for a kimura from the bottom but Orion passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (20) vs (6) Gracie
Gracie tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face as Orion controls the position. #T10#
Gracie is trying to improve his position.
Orion controlling from side mount.
Gracie is trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.
Gracie gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Orion is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.#T11##SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie looks winded!
Gracie trying to get back to full guard but Orion takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (23) vs (6) Gracie
Orion controlling the position easily from mount.
Orion fails to move to back control.
Gracie is trying desperately to improve position.#T12#
Gracie slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Orion trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for subs from the bottom but Orion mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (26) vs (6) Gracie
Orion trying to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gracie is squirming around, avoiding Orion's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Orion looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T13#
Gracie is trying to escape the mount.
Orion content just to control the position here.
Orion wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely.
Gracie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T14#
Orion trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gracie is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gracie looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Orion (29) vs (6) Gracie
What can Gracie do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB#
Orion has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Gracie has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Orion is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie tries to escape but Orion has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Orion takes the fight on points by 29 to 6.
During a confident post fight interview, Cole Orion thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 11 losses; Juha Ahokas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; Serhey Rishkinov!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Rishkinov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ahokas (0) vs (2) Rishkinov
Rishkinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahokas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 keep Rishkinov in close.
Ahokas is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rishkinov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Rishkinov wants to control from the top but Ahokas keeps moving.
Rishkinov is fighting to break Ahokas's control of his arms but Ahokas is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
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.
Ahokas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rishkinov passes Ahokas's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ahokas is not content to let Rishkinov control the position.#T1#
Ahokas regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ahokas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rishkinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahokas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rishkinov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ahokas regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rishkinov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ahokas trying to control the position.
#T2#
Ahokas keeping moving, preventing Rishkinov from controlling successfully.
Ahokas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rishkinov is one step ahead there.
Rishkinov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ahokas is keeping the position for now.
Ahokas keeping moving, preventing Rishkinov from controlling successfully.
Rishkinov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ahokas wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Ahokas is working hard here to advance position.
Rishkinov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rishkinov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Rishkinov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ahokas manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rishkinov has Ahokas in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ahokas (2) vs (2) Rishkinov
Ahokas trying to control but Rishkinov is working from the bottom.
Ahokas controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4##SUB2#
Rishkinov has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ahokas is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Rishkinov. Score +3 for passing guard: Ahokas (5) vs (2) Rishkinov
Rishkinov is looking to reverse the position.
Ahokas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rishkinov keeps working.
Rishkinov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ahokas's best efforts.#SUB2#
Rishkinov has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Ahokas. Oh but Rishkinov has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Ahokas goes limp - he's gone! Rishkinov jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Serhey Rishkinov!
Our winner, Serhey Rishkinov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 18 losses; Dragan Hozdic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 11 losses; Jack Lynn!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Lynn gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hozdic (2) vs (0) Lynn
Hozdic advances to half guard.
Lynn is pressing down on Hozdic's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Hozdic thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hozdic preventing the sweep.
Lynn is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Hozdic drops back looking for a leg! Lynn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lynn manages to kick Hozdic off! Hozdic jumps back into Lynn's guard. #SUB2#
Lynn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hozdic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hozdic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lynn wants to sweep here but Hozdic controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hozdic drops back looking for a leg! Lynn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lynn manages to kick Hozdic off! Hozdic jumps back into Lynn's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lynn is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hozdic (2) vs (2) Lynn#SUB#
Hozdic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1#
Lynn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lynn forces his way into half guard.
Hozdic wants to improve his position but Lynn is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Lynn seems to be working for a kimura but Hozdic defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Lynn is working for a submission of some sort.
Hozdic is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lynn's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lynn's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hozdic (6) vs (2) Lynn#SUB#
Hozdic looking to break Lynn's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Lynn remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Hozdic will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Hozdic looking for the RNC.
Lynn tries to break free.
#SUB#
Lynn defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Hozdic's arms.
Lynn is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Hozdic off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Hozdic is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Lynn has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T2##SUB#
Hozdic is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Lynn knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Lynn for a finish. #SUB#
Hozdic looking to break Lynn's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Lynn remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Hozdic will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Lynn is in bad spot here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Hozdic working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Lynn is doing well to defend. Hozdic seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Lynn is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dragan Hozdic!
An out of breath Dragan Hozdic thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 27 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 25 losses; Donald Trump!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Trump forces Al Jhit back against the ropes and clinches.
Al Jhit gets underhooks to prevent Trump's takedown attempt.
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.
Al Jhit is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Trump is defending well.
Al Jhit wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD2#
Trump wants the takedown. Al Jhit is fighting it off but Trump persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Al Jhit's guard against the ropes. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Jhit (0) vs (2) Trump
Al Jhit manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Trump manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (2) Trump
Al Jhit passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (5) vs (2) Trump#SUB#
Al Jhit tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Jhit tries to advance to mount but Trump denies him. #T1#
Trump tries to improve position but can't.
Trump stops Al Jhit from passing to mount.
Al Jhit has knee on belly momentarily but Trump bucks him off and regains half guard.
Al Jhit looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Trump tries to get to full guard but Al Jhit has control of the leg. #T2#
Trump won't allow Al Jhit to pass to mount.
Al Jhit works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (8) vs (2) Trump
Al Jhit content just to control the position here.
Trump wants to control but Al Jhit is having none of it.#T3#
Trump is desperately trying to improve his position but Al Jhit has a good base and remains in mount.
Trump is squirming around, avoiding Al Jhit's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Al Jhit working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Al Jhit is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Trump is surviving well by controlling Al Jhit's body position as best he can. #T4#
Al Jhit trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Al Jhit content just to control the position here.
Trump tries to hold on but Al Jhit pushes him away.
Trump is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB#
Al Jhit jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Trump manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Al Jhit wants to control but Trump is keeping him busy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T5#
Trump trying to remain calm as Al Jhit controls from the top position.#SUB#
Al Jhit tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Al Jhit trying to control the action but Trump is working from the bottom. #T6##SUB#
Al Jhit is trying to get an arm triangle but Trump is defending well.
Al Jhit wants to control but Trump is keeping him busy.
Al Jhit is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Trump is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T7#
Trump tries to bench press Al Jhit off him but Al Jhit keeps the position. #SUB#
Al Jhit is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Trump has escaped the position, nice work there.
Trump prevents Al Jhit from moving into mount.
Trump tries to bench press Al Jhit off him but Al Jhit keeps the position.
Al Jhit trying to control the position but Trump is working away.
Trump is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Al Jhit off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Al Jhit (8) vs (6) Trump#T8#
Al Jhit prevents Trump from getting a body triangle.
I really don't envy Al Jhit right now.
Al Jhit just trying to survive but Trump is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
My spies in HELLCADEMY BJJ inform me that Trump has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Al Jhit staying busy and making it hard for Trump to control.
Al Jhit looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
I really don't envy Al Jhit right now.
Trump not allowing Al Jhit to control his hands. #T9#
Al Jhit is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Al Jhit manages to reverse the position and now he's in Trump's guard. Nice work there by Al Jhit.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (10) vs (6) Trump
Al Jhit is looking to pass into half guard but Trump pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Trump is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (10) vs (8) Trump#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.
Trump trying to control but Al Jhit is working from the bottom.
Al Jhit is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T10#
Trump preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Al Jhit is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (12) vs (8) Trump
Al Jhit preventing the sweep.
Al Jhit trying to control but Trump is working from the bottom.
Trump pulls Al Jhit in close to prevent any damage. #T11##SUB2#
Trump has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Al Jhit is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Trump. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (15) vs (8) Trump
Trump is not content to let Al Jhit control the position.
Trump manages to work his way to half guard, despite Al Jhit's best efforts.#T12##SUB#
Al Jhit is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Trump has managed to free his arm - good work.
Trump wants to control but Al Jhit is keeping busy.
Trump is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Al Jhit's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Al Jhit's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Al Jhit (15) vs (12) Trump
Trump has the hooks in. Al Jhit is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Trump really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Al Jhit.#T13#
Trump doesn't have the hooks in and Al Jhit manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (17) vs (12) Trump
Al Jhit postures up.
Al Jhit trying to control but Trump is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Al Jhit drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Trump dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (17) vs (14) Trump#T14#
Trump trying to control but Al Jhit is working from the bottom.
Al Jhit looking for a sweep. Not yet Al Jhit, not yet.
Al Jhit is trying to control the position but Trump postures up.
Trump wants to pass the guard but Al Jhit is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trump controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Al Jhit takes the fight on points by 17 to 14.
Bazar Al Jhit decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 9 losses; Ikemba Okoye! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 9 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Leifsson clinches. #TD#
Okoye decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Okoye is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Leifsson defends well.
Leifsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Okoye swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Okoye looking for a sweep. Not yet Okoye, not yet.
Okoye has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Leifsson has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Okoye (0) vs (3) Leifsson
Okoye is looking for a sweep.
Okoye seems a little lost for a moment, as Leifsson dominates the positioning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leifsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Okoye keeps working.
Okoye tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Leifsson is looking to take a break and control but Okoye is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Okoye tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Okoye manages to get back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Leifsson in particular looking to stall.
It looks like Leifsson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Okoye works his way to full guard. Good work.
Leifsson pushes down on Okoye's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Okoye is staying active underneath Leifsson, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2##SUB#
Okoye is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Leifsson pulls his head out easily.
Leifsson 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.
Okoye manages to get to full guard.
Okoye looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leifsson is one step ahead there.
Leifsson stands and throws Okoye's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Okoye (0) vs (6) Leifsson
Okoye seems a little lost for a moment, as Leifsson dominates the positioning.
Okoye is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Leifsson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
My spies in HELLCADEMY BJJ inform me that Leifsson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Leifsson moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Okoye. Score +3 for passing guard: Okoye (0) vs (9) Leifsson#T3#
Okoye is looking to reverse the position.
Okoye is working hard here to advance position.
Leifsson trying to control the position but Okoye is working away.
Okoye is looking to regain half guard here but Leifsson keeps moving and retains side control.
Okoye gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T4#
Okoye is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Okoye wants to get back to full guard but Leifsson has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Okoye (0) vs (12) Leifsson
Okoye is looking to get to half guard.
Leifsson manages to capitalize on a mistake by Okoye to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Okoye (0) vs (15) Leifsson
Okoye tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Leifsson looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Okoye taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Skjoldr Leifsson!
After winning the bout, Skjoldr Leifsson 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 20 losses; Darragh Fiachna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 4 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Fiachna tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kamenev swivels and escapes.
Fiachna fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Kamenev moves into the clinch.
Kamenev is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fiachna is defending well.
Fiachna is pressed up against the ropes. Kamenev has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fiachna down to the mat. Fiachna avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Kamenev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Fiachna tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darragh Fiachna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kamenev gets underhooks to prevent Fiachna's takedown attempt.
Fiachna prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fiachna has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kamenev after a bit of a struggle.
Fiachna prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2#
Kamenev pulls Fiachna into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenev keeping full guard, as Fiachna tries to pass.
Kamenev wants to sweep here but Fiachna controlling him for the moment.
Fiachna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Kamenev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fiachna slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (3) vs (0) Kamenev
We've been hearing good reports from Fiachna's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kamenev is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fiachna's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Fiachna tries to pass to full mount but Kamenev defends it.
Fiachna passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (6) vs (0) Kamenev
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.
Fiachna wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Fiachna moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Fiachna (9) vs (0) Kamenev#SUB#
Fiachna has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Kamenev has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Kamenev is really stuck here.
#T2#
Fiachna gets his hands free as Kamenev looks to control. #SUB#
Kamenev defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Fiachna working for the choke.
Fiachna is not going to allow Kamenev to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Fiachna has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Fiachna is trying to stick to Kamenev's back but Kamenev 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 Kamenev. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (9) vs (2) Kamenev
Kamenev tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiachna is retaining full guard.
Fiachna wants to sweep here but Kamenev controlling him for the moment.
Fiachna bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kamenev's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (11) vs (2) Kamenev#SUB2#
Kamenev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Kamenev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Fiachna advances to half guard.
Kamenev makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kamenev.
Fiachna looking to pass the guard.
Kamenev lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (11) vs (4) Kamenev#SUB#
Fiachna throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fiachna keeping full guard, as Kamenev tries to pass.
Fiachna is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fiachna can't keep his opponent in guard - Kamenev advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T4##SUB2#
Kamenev wants to work for an arm triangle but Fiachna is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kamenev moves into full mount! Fiachna won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (11) vs (7) Kamenev
Fiachna is controlling an arm, preventing Kamenev from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Fiachna can't escape the position.
Fiachna is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Kamenev working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Fiachna is working to get back to half guard.
#T5##SUB2#
Kamenev has hold of Fiachna's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Fiachna manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Fiachna is trying desperately to improve position.
Kamenev trying to control but Fiachna is having none of it.
Fiachna is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fiachna sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kamenev prevents Fiachna from improving his position.#SUB2#
Kamenev is working for a kimura but Fiachna is defending it quite comfortably.
Kamenev seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T6#
Kamenev trying to control from half guard but Fiachna is working away.
Fiachna is pressing down on Kamenev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fiachna is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (13) vs (7) Kamenev#SUB2#
Kamenev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fiachna doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fiachna manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Kamenev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fiachna defends it easily.
Fiachna tries to free his leg and advance position but Kamenev is retaining full guard.
Kamenev working a defensive guard here.
Fiachna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kamenev swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7#
Kamenev can't keep his opponent in guard - Fiachna advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fiachna looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Kamenev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Kamenev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kamenev is looking for a sweep. Fiachna is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Fiachna is looking for a kimura but Kamenev is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fiachna to get the leverage.
Fiachna tries to pass to full mount but Kamenev defends it.
Kamenev is in trouble now - Fiachna has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (16) vs (7) Kamenev#T8#
Kamenev bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (16) vs (9) Kamenev
Kamenev trying to control but Fiachna is working from the bottom.
Fiachna lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (18) vs (9) Kamenev
Fiachna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kamenev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kamenev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fiachna's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (18) vs (11) Kamenev
Kamenev won't allow Fiachna to sweep him here.
Kamenev trying to control but Fiachna is working from the bottom. #T9#
Kamenev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fiachna swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kamenev stands and throws Fiachna's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (18) vs (14) Kamenev
Fiachna is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Kamenev tries for a kimura but Fiachna is defending well.
Fiachna manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Kamenev is looking for a kimura but Fiachna is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kamenev to get the leverage.
Fiachna tries to get to full guard but Kamenev has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Fiachna is defending against the submission attempts here by Kamenev.
Kamenev looks winded!#SUB#
Fiachna is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kamenev pulls his head out easily. #T10#
Fiachna is trying to get back to full guard.
Kamenev is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Fiachna! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (18) vs (17) Kamenev
Kamenev moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Fiachna (18) vs (20) Kamenev#SUB2#
Kamenev working for a choke but Fiachna is defending well.
Fiachna breaks Kamenev's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (20) vs (20) Kamenev#SUB2#
Kamenev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Kamenev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fiachna forces his way into half guard.#T11#
Fiachna uses his free foot to push down on Kamenev's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kamenev. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (23) vs (20) Kamenev
Kamenev prevents Fiachna from taking his back.#SUB#
Fiachna wants to finish this one by submission but Kamenev is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Fiachna.
Kamenev sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Fiachna wants to pass the guard but Kamenev is defending well. #SUB2#
Kamenev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fiachna pulls his head out easily.
Fiachna wants to free his trapped foot but Kamenev is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T12#
Kamenev tries to roll over but Fiachna keeps him under control.
Kamenev has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Fiachna is working for a kimura but Kamenev is defending it quite comfortably.
Fiachna tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kamenev knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fiachna moves into full mount! Kamenev won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (26) vs (20) Kamenev
Fiachna fails to advance to Kamenev's back.
Kamenev can't escape the position.
Fiachna seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Kamenev is holding on tight.
Kamenev sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kamenev is looking for a sweep. Fiachna is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T13#
Fiachna is looking to advance position but Kamenev won't allow it.
Kamenev wants to control but Fiachna is keeping busy.
Fiachna is looking to advance position but Kamenev won't allow it.
Kamenev is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fiachna's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fiachna's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fiachna (26) vs (24) Kamenev
Fiachna rolls, trying to escape but Kamenev keeps control of the position.
Fiachna staying busy and making it hard for Kamenev to control.
Kamenev keeps control of the position as Fiachna tries to break free.
Fiachna staying busy and making it hard for Kamenev to control.
Kamenev keeps control of the position as Fiachna tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Kamenev patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T14#
You can see the frustration on Fiachna's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Fiachna turns into Kamenev and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (28) vs (24) Kamenev#SUB2#
Kamenev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fiachna defends well.
Fiachna forces his way into half guard.
Fiachna wants to pass to mount but Kamenev is defending the position. #SUB2#
Kamenev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fiachna has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (31) vs (24) Kamenev
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kamenev is looking to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiachna takes the fight on points by 31 to 24.
During a confident post fight interview, Darragh Fiachna thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 67 wins and 36 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 96 wins and 47 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Pavlov darts in looking for a takedown but Diesel gets double underhooks and turns Pavlov into the ropes.
Diesel has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Diesel slaps away a takedown attempt from Pavlov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Diesel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pavlov.
Kurt Diesel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matvey Pavlov.
Diesel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Diesel wants it to stay on the feet.
Pavlov 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.
Pavlov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Diesel as he avoids it easily.
Pavlov shoots in looking for a takedown but Diesel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pavlov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pavlov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Pavlov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Diesel on his heels. He'll look to pass Diesel's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (0) vs (2) Pavlov
Diesel keeping full guard, as Pavlov tries to pass.
Diesel is trying to control the position but Pavlov postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Diesel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving. #SUB#
Diesel throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Pavlov escapes and throws Diesel's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (0) vs (5) Pavlov
Pavlov taking a break here but Diesel is having none of it and regains half guard.
Pavlov is trying to control the action in half guard but Diesel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Diesel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pavlov pulls his head out easily.
Diesel trying to hold on to Pavlov's head to control him but Pavlov postures up.
#T2#
Pavlov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Diesel tries to roll over but Pavlov keeps him under control.
Diesel is refusing to be controlled, as Pavlov sits in half guard.
Diesel trying to control from the bottom.
Pavlov trying to control the pace. #T3#
Diesel is looking to improve his position.
Pavlov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diesel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pavlov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pavlov is keen to just control but Diesel is a slippery customer.
Pavlov uses his free foot to push down on Diesel's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Diesel. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (0) vs (8) Pavlov#T4#
Diesel is looking to improve his position but Pavlov isn't that keen on the idea.
My spies in Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch inform me that Pavlov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Pavlov goes for an armbar but Diesel turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Diesel. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (8) Pavlov
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.
Diesel tries to free his leg and advance position but Pavlov is retaining full guard.
Diesel is working hard here to advance position.
Diesel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (5) vs (8) Pavlov
Pavlov looking for a sweep but Diesel has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Diesel (7) vs (8) Pavlov
Pavlov wants to control but Diesel is having none of it.#T5#
Diesel is stalling here but it's allowed Pavlov to get half guard.
Pavlov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pavlov is pressing down on Diesel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Diesel drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Pavlov dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (7) vs (10) Pavlov
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Pavlov controlling from the top position. #T6#
Diesel keeping full guard, as Pavlov tries to pass.
Pavlov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pavlov stopping the sweep attempt from Diesel.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
Diesel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pavlov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (9) vs (10) Pavlov#T7#
Pavlov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diesel preventing the sweep.
Pavlov is still trying to improve position.
Diesel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pavlov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Diesel has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (12) vs (10) Pavlov#T8#
Pavlov is not content to let Diesel control the position.
Pavlov looks to move to half guard but instead Diesel has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Diesel (14) vs (10) Pavlov
Diesel avoids the attempt from Pavlov to control.
Diesel looking to control and managing it successfully. #T9#
Pavlov tries to hold on but Diesel postures up.
Pavlov is looking to get to half guard.
Pavlov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Diesel looking to control but Pavlov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T10#
Pavlov tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Pavlov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Diesel. #SUB#
Diesel working for a guillotine from mount but Pavlov is in no mood to give up.
Pavlov is trying to escape the mount.
Pavlov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Diesel is thwarting Pavlov's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Diesel is working for a submission of some sort.
#T11#
Pavlov trying to control from the bottom.
Pavlov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Diesel haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Pavlov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pavlov is trying to maintain the position but Diesel is very close to passing his half guard.
Pavlov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Diesel looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T12#
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Diesel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pavlov is looking to control Diesel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pavlov avoid being mounted?
Pavlov controlling the position well. #SUB#
Diesel looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T13#
Pavlov is looking to control Diesel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pavlov avoid being mounted?
Pavlov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Diesel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pavlov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Diesel. #T14##SUB#
Diesel seems to be looking for submissions.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Diesel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pavlov is looking to control Diesel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pavlov avoid being mounted?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Diesel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel takes the fight on points by 14 to 10.
Kurt Diesel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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