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Bots de Garra 33 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Jerry Curls! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 16 losses; Tan Zan!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Zan shoots for a double leg takedown but Curls sprawls well. He's pushed Zan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Curls tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Zan manages to circle out of the way.
Curls leaves Zan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zan is defended easily by Curls.
Curls wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jerry Curls has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tan Zan.
Zan shoots for a takedown but Curls saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Curls wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Zan misses with a takedown #CL#
and Curls holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zan is trying to drag Curls to the mat but Curls just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.#TD#
Curls jumps guard and drags Zan to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Curls has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Curls might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1##SUB2#
Zan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Curls looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Curls looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Curls! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Curls (4) vs (0) Zan
Curls has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Curls (6) vs (0) Zan
Curls tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Zan looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Curls (9) vs (0) Zan
Zan tries to escape but Curls has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Curls doesn't have the hooks in and Zan manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Curls (9) vs (2) Zan
Curls has Zan pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Zan looking to improve position, pressing down on Curls's thigh with his hand. Curls seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Zan paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Zan's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Curls picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jerry Curls!
Jerry Curls 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 19 wins and 20 losses; Chozen Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; Bong Ji Woo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Ji Woo clinches.
Gracie gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ji Woo.
Gracie tries to score a body lock takedown but Ji Woo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Gracie is trying to trip Ji Woo. He has hold of a leg but Ji Woo is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Gracie persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Ji Woo
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ji Woo wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ji Woo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ji Woo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ji Woo has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Gracie has gone for a leg lock! Ji Woo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gracie's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (2) Ji Woo#SUB#
Gracie working for a triangle but Ji Woo defends it easily.
#T1#
Ji Woo advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (2) vs (5) Ji Woo
Gracie is looking to reverse the position.
Ji Woo trying to control the position but Gracie is working away. #SUB2#
Ji Woo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gracie manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ji Woo's best efforts.#SUB#
Gracie is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Ji Woo is tapping! Great win for Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Ryoto Takahashi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Kastav Kvinchal!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Takahashi clinches up against the ropes.
Takahashi tries to pull guard but Kvinchal forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.#TD#
Takahashi pulls guard effortlessly.
Kvinchal wants to control from the top but Takahashi keeps moving. #SUB2#
Kvinchal is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Takahashi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Takahashi has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takahashi (2) vs (0) Kvinchal
Takahashi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kvinchal is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kvinchal throws his legs up looking for a submission but Takahashi uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Takahashi (5) vs (0) Kvinchal
Kvinchal wants to control but Takahashi postures up.
Kvinchal tries to bench press Takahashi off him but Takahashi keeps the position. #T1#
Kvinchal keeps trying to improve his position.
Takahashi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kvinchal keeps working.
Takahashi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kvinchal is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Takahashi tries to move to mount but Kvinchal blocks the move with his legs.
Kvinchal is not content to let Takahashi control the position.
Kvinchal tries to bench press Takahashi off him but Takahashi keeps the position.
Takahashi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Kvinchal struggling a bit here.
Kvinchal is looking for a sweep.
Takahashi is looking to take a break and control but Kvinchal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Takahashi just content to control the position. #SUB#
Takahashi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Takahashi is looking to take a break and control but Kvinchal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Kvinchal is looking for a sweep.
Takahashi trying to control the action but Kvinchal is working from the bottom.
Kvinchal is looking for a sweep.
Kvinchal is not content to let Takahashi control the position.
Takahashi controls the position.#T4##SUB#
Takahashi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kvinchal is not content to let Takahashi control the position.
Kvinchal is looking to regain half guard here but Takahashi keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Takahashi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kvinchal wants to control but Takahashi postures up.#T5#
Kvinchal tries to improve position but can't.
Takahashi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kvinchal keeps working. #SUB#
Takahashi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kvinchal is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kvinchal struggling a bit here.
Takahashi wants to control but Kvinchal is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Takahashi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T6#
Kvinchal is trying to work for a sweep but Takahashi has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Takahashi (7) vs (0) Kvinchal
Kvinchal tries to hold on but Takahashi postures up.
Takahashi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kvinchal is looking to escape.
Kvinchal slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kvinchal manages to get 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.
Kvinchal can't keep his opponent in guard - Takahashi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T7#
Kvinchal is trying to get back to full guard.
Takahashi is trying to control the action in half guard but Kvinchal is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Takahashi tries to pass to full mount but Kvinchal defends it. #SUB2#
Kvinchal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Takahashi is trying to control the action in half guard but Kvinchal is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kvinchal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kvinchal regains full guard. Nicely done. #T8#
Takahashi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Takahashi (10) vs (0) Kvinchal#SUB#
Takahashi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Takahashi tries to move to mount but Kvinchal blocks the move with his legs.
Kvinchal is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kvinchal tries to get to full guard but Takahashi has control of the leg.
Kvinchal is staying active underneath Takahashi, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T9#
Kvinchal wants to improve his position but Takahashi is controlling well.
Kvinchal trying to control here.
Takahashi is trying to control. Kvinchal wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kvinchal has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Takahashi is working away from the top position though.
Takahashi content to control rather than advance.
Kvinchal has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Takahashi is working away from the top position though.#T10#
Takahashi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kvinchal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kvinchal trying to control from the bottom.
Kvinchal tries to roll over but Takahashi keeps him under control.
Takahashi is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Kvinchal keeping moving, preventing Takahashi from controlling successfully. #T11#
Takahashi preventing the sweep.
Kvinchal is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kvinchal wants to hit a sweep here but Takahashi passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kvinchal there! Score +3 for passing guard: Takahashi (13) vs (0) Kvinchal
Kvinchal manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Takahashi is looking to take a break and control but Kvinchal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kvinchal is looking to improve his position.
#T12#
Takahashi wants to pass the guard but Kvinchal is defending well.
Takahashi wants to take a breather but Kvinchal is having none of it.
Kvinchal is looking to improve his position.
Kvinchal trying to control from the bottom.
Kvinchal gets back to full guard.
Takahashi wants to control from the top but Kvinchal keeps moving. #T13#
Kvinchal being controlled here, momentarily.
Kvinchal working a defensive guard here.
Takahashi wants to control from the top but Kvinchal keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kvinchal is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takahashi (13) vs (2) Kvinchal
Takahashi wants to sweep but no luck. #T14#
Kvinchal not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kvinchal passes Takahashi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kvinchal is keen to just control but Takahashi is a slippery customer.
Kvinchal trying to pass the guard but Takahashi defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kvinchal trying to control the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takahashi takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
A relieved looking Ryoto Takahashi 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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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 4 losses; Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 12 losses; Juha Ahokas!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Ahokas darts in and clinches Ferkingstad up against the ropes.
Ferkingstad fails to pull guard.
Ahokas has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ferkingstad avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Ahokas gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ferkingstad (0) vs (2) Ahokas
Ferkingstad wants to control but Ahokas is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Ferkingstad actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahokas trying to control from half guard but Ferkingstad is working away.
Ferkingstad slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1#
Ferkingstad wants to sweep but no luck.
Ahokas advances to half guard.
Ferkingstad tries to get to full guard but Ahokas has control of the leg.
Ferkingstad wants to get back to full guard but Ahokas has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ferkingstad (0) vs (5) Ahokas
Ferkingstad sneaks back into half guard.
Ferkingstad wants to improve his position but Ahokas is controlling well.
#T2#
Ferkingstad moves into full guard.
Ahokas looking to pass the guard.
Ferkingstad looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ahokas is one step ahead there.
Ahokas controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Ahokas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ferkingstad swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ahokas controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ahokas passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ferkingstad (0) vs (8) Ahokas
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T4#
Ferkingstad tries to bench press Ahokas off him but Ahokas keeps the position.
The referee asks Ahokas politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ahokas prefers to stall for the moment though.
Ahokas wants to control but Ferkingstad is keeping him busy.
Ferkingstad can't do much from the bottom here.
You can see the frustration on Ferkingstad's face as Ahokas controls the position. #T5#
Ahokas trying to control the action but Ferkingstad is working from the bottom.
Ahokas taking a break here but Ferkingstad is having none of it and regains half guard.
Ahokas trying to mount his opponent but Ferkingstad defends it. #T6#
Ahokas is looking to take a break and control but Ferkingstad is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ferkingstad is holding on to half guard well.
Ferkingstad wants to improve his position but Ahokas is controlling well.
#T7#
Ferkingstad trying to control here.
Ahokas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ferkingstad keeps working.
Ahokas might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ferkingstad haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ferkingstad manages to get to full guard.
Ferkingstad looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ahokas is one step ahead there. #T8#
Ferkingstad keeping moving, preventing Ahokas from controlling successfully.
Ferkingstad being controlled here, momentarily. #T9#
Ferkingstad is trying to keep Ahokas in close.
Ahokas wants to control from the top but Ferkingstad keeps moving.
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.
Ferkingstad pulls Ahokas in close to his closed guard and prevents Ahokas from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ahokas sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T10##SUB#
Ferkingstad looking for a guillotine here but Ahokas defends easily.
Ferkingstad wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ahokas is now in half guard.
Ferkingstad wants to improve his position but Ahokas is controlling well.
#T11#
Ahokas is looking to advance position but Ferkingstad won't allow it.
Ahokas is stalling here. Ferkingstad is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ahokas seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ferkingstad has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ferkingstad (4) vs (8) Ahokas#SUB#
Ferkingstad is trying to get an arm triangle but Ahokas is defending well.
Ferkingstad wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ahokas keeps working. #T12#
Ahokas tries to improve position but can't.
Ferkingstad trying to control the action but Ahokas is working from the bottom.
Who's going to make the next move?#SUB#
Ferkingstad wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ahokas, who protects the arm well. #T13#
Ahokas manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ferkingstad's best efforts.
Ferkingstad is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ahokas! Score +3 for passing guard: Ferkingstad (7) vs (8) Ahokas
Ahokas is looking to get to half guard.
Ferkingstad can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ahokas is looking to escape.
Ferkingstad content just to control the position here. #T14#
Ferkingstad trying to control but Ahokas is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ahokas working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ahokas wins on points by 8 to 7.
An out of breath Juha Ahokas 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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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 54 wins and 26 losses; Donald Trump! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 12 losses; Jack Lynn!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lynn shoots in looking for a takedown but Trump manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lynn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Lynn throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Trump was covering up waiting for the punch and Lynn finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trump (0) vs (2) Lynn
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Lynn trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Trump manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (2) vs (2) Lynn#SUB2#
Lynn working for a triangle but Trump defends it easily.
Trump advances to half guard.
Lynn tries to roll over but Trump keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lynn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Trump is keen to just control but Lynn is a slippery customer.
Trump moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (5) vs (2) Lynn#T1#
Lynn manages to work his way to half guard, despite Trump's best efforts.
Lynn wants to sweep but Trump has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (8) vs (2) Lynn
Lynn tries to improve position but can't.
Trump moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Lynn tries to improve position but can't.
We've been hearing good reports from Trump's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Lynn is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Trump off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Trump (8) vs (6) Lynn
Trump is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Trump is in a bad position with Lynn working for a choke. Trump manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (10) vs (6) Lynn#SUB2#
Lynn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Trump is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
Trump is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Trump thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Lynn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Trump defends well.
Lynn is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Lynn isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Trump stacks Lynn on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Trump! Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (13) vs (6) Lynn
The referee asks Trump politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Trump prefers to stall for the moment though.#T3#
Lynn is not content to let Trump control the position.
Lynn is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lynn keeps trying to improve his position.
Lynn is not content to let Trump control the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Trump trying to control the position but Lynn is working away.
Lynn sneaks back into half guard.
Lynn is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Lynn won't allow Trump to pass to mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Lynn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lynn regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Lynn working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Trump has passed into half guard!
Trump passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lynn! Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (16) vs (6) Lynn
Trump controlling the pace for now.
Lynn tries to improve his position but instead Trump has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Trump (19) vs (6) Lynn#T5#
I really don't envy Lynn right now.
Trump controlling the position well here. Lynn rolled but Trump kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Lynn rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Lynn is trying to get back to full guard.
Trump tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lynn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Trump passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (22) vs (6) Lynn
Lynn is trying to improve his position.#T6#
Trump trying to control the action but Lynn is working from the bottom.
Lynn is looking for a sweep.
Trump wants to control but Lynn is keeping him busy.
Trump in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Lynn is not content to let Trump control the position.
Lynn sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T7#
Trump moves into full mount! Lynn won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (25) vs (6) Lynn
Lynn is working to get back to half guard.
Trump controlling the position easily from mount.
Lynn is wriggling around trying to escape.
Trump seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Lynn is holding on tight.
Trump controlling the pace for now.
Lynn is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T8#
Lynn is trying to reverse the position but instead Trump has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Trump (28) vs (6) Lynn
Trump tries to keep control of the position but Lynn is staying busy.
You can see the frustration on Lynn's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Lynn is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Trump off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Lynn looks winded!
Trump keeps control of the position easily here as Lynn tries to buck him off.
#SUB#
Trump is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Lynn defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Trump really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Lynn.#T9#
Trump's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Lynn prevents Trump from getting a body triangle.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Lynn is in bad spot here.
Trump has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Lynn's body.
Lynn is trying to break free.
#T10#
Trump has good solid back control here.
A lull in the action here.
Trump controlling the position well here. Lynn rolled but Trump kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Lynn tries to escape but Trump has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Lynn looking very determined here, making life difficult for Trump.
Lynn breaks Trump's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (28) vs (8) Lynn#T11#
Trump lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (30) vs (8) Lynn#SUB2#
Lynn throws his legs up looking for a submission but Trump uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (33) vs (8) Lynn
Trump takes a little break here. Lynn wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Trump trying to control the position but Lynn is working away.
Lynn tries to improve position but can't. #T12#
Lynn is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Trump trying to control the action but Lynn is working from the bottom.
Trump is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lynn is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Trump moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Lynn is looking for a sweep.
Lynn is still trying to improve position.
Trump is looking to take a break and control but Lynn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lynn is looking for a sweep.#T13#
Lynn is trying to escape the position but Trump is controlling the position.
Trump wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lynn keeps working.
Lynn is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T14#
Trump controlling the position from side mount.
Lynn is looking to reverse the position.
Lynn manages to work his way to half guard, despite Trump's best efforts.
Trump passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (36) vs (8) Lynn
Lynn is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Trump off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Trump (36) vs (12) Lynn
Trump tries to roll but Lynn sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Lynn is persistently looking for the submission but Trump is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Lynn looking for the choke from the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Trump is in a bad position with Lynn working for a choke. Trump manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (38) vs (12) Lynn
Trump wants to control from the top but Lynn keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trump takes the fight on points by 38 to 12.
Donald Trump 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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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 11 wins and 6 losses; Serhey Rishkinov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 13 losses; Cole Orion!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Orion clinches up against the ropes.
Orion is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rishkinov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Orion is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rishkinov looking for a takedown.
Rishkinov is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Orion gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Serhey Rishkinov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Orion is pressed up against the ropes. Rishkinov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Orion down to the mat. Orion avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Orion darts in and clinches Rishkinov up against the ropes.
Orion tries to score a body lock takedown but Rishkinov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Orion tries to score a body lock takedown but Rishkinov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Orion is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Rishkinov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Rishkinov (4) vs (0) Orion
Rishkinov has knee on belly momentarily but Orion bucks him off and regains half guard.
Rishkinov trying to advance position but Orion counters by regaining guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rishkinov wants to control from the top but Orion keeps moving.
Rishkinov tries to free his leg and advance position but Orion is retaining full guard. #T1#
Orion is adopting a defensive guard.
Rishkinov trying to control but Orion is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rishkinov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Orion swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Rishkinov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Orion looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Orion looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Orion! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rishkinov (4) vs (4) Orion#T2#
Rishkinov tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Orion wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rishkinov, who protects the arm well.
Rishkinov tries to buck Orion off but Orion is having none of it.
Orion in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Rishkinov is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Rishkinov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rishkinov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rishkinov (6) vs (4) Orion
Orion is looking to improve his position.
Orion is positioning himself well to prevent Rishkinov advancing to mount.
Rishkinov controlling the action here.
Orion is trying is best to control the position here. #T4#
Rishkinov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Orion is looking to control Rishkinov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Orion avoid being mounted?
Rishkinov wants to take a breather but Orion is having none of it.
Orion gets back to full guard.
Rishkinov looking to sit in guard and control but Orion gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rishkinov (6) vs (6) Orion
Rishkinov keeping full guard, as Orion tries to pass. #T5##SUB#
Rishkinov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Orion trying to control the position from guard on top but Rishkinov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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#
Rishkinov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Orion defends well.
Rishkinov 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.
Rishkinov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rishkinov wants to sweep but no luck. #T6##SUB#
Rishkinov working for a triangle but Orion defends it easily.
Orion wants to pass the guard but Rishkinov is keeping the position.
Orion looking to sit in guard and control but Rishkinov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rishkinov (8) vs (6) Orion#SUB2#
Orion 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.
Rishkinov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rishkinov trying to control but Orion is working from the bottom. #T7#
Orion bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rishkinov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rishkinov (8) vs (8) Orion
Rishkinov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rishkinov is working hard here to advance position.
Orion not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Rishkinov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Orion has picked Rishkinov up and slammed him! Rishkinov can't keep hold of the triangle and Orion manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rishkinov (8) vs (11) Orion
Rishkinov is looking to regain half guard here but Orion keeps moving and retains side control.
Orion is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Rishkinov's shoulder. That is not cool. #T8#
Rishkinov 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.
Orion is looking to take a break and control but Rishkinov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rishkinov seems a little lost for a moment, as Orion dominates the positioning.
Orion trying to control the action but Rishkinov is working from the bottom.
Rishkinov tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T9#
Rishkinov is not content to let Orion control the position.
Orion working away.
Rishkinov is trying to improve his position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T10#
Orion's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Orion wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rishkinov keeps working.
Rishkinov is trying to get back to half guard.
Rishkinov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Orion off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rishkinov (12) vs (11) Orion#SUB#
Rishkinov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Rishkinov is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Rishkinov biding his time, looking for the opening.
Orion controlling Rishkinov 's hands. #T11##SUB#
Rishkinov tightening his grip on Orion, looking for the choke.
Orion rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Rishkinov is looking to pass Orion's guard but actually Orion recovers to full guard.
Orion tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T12#
Orion keeping moving, preventing Rishkinov from controlling successfully.
Rishkinov is fighting to break Orion's control of his arms but Orion is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Rishkinov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Orion is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rishkinov wants to control from the top but Orion keeps moving. #T13#
Orion trying to keep a closed guard but Rishkinov is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Rishkinov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Orion dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rishkinov (12) vs (13) Orion
Orion trying to control but Rishkinov is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Rishkinov has an active guard here but Orion has managed to pass into half guard.
Orion moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rishkinov (12) vs (16) Orion#T14#
Orion wants to control but Rishkinov is keeping him busy.
Orion is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Rishkinov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Orion wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rishkinov keeps working.
Rishkinov 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Orion wins on points by 16 to 12.
A relieved looking Cole Orion thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Serhey Rishkinov was interviewed post fight and said 'I didn't stick to the game plan. I played his game and lost . I'll be back '. |
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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 9 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Zabit Hussein!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Hussein rushes Leifsson and presses him up against the ropes.
Hussein tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Leifsson wants the takedown. Hussein is fighting it off but Leifsson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hussein's guard against the ropes. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Leifsson (2) vs (0) Hussein
Leifsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Leifsson stands and throws Hussein's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (5) vs (0) Hussein
Hussein sneaks back into half guard.
Leifsson is trying to control the action in half guard but Hussein is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hussein tries to get to full guard but Leifsson has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hussein slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1##SUB2#
Leifsson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hussein has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Leifsson has managed to get both his arms back between Hussein's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Hussein has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Leifsson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Leifsson wants to control from the top but Hussein keeps moving.
Hussein is trying to keep Leifsson in close.
#T2#
Leifsson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hussein manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (5) vs (2) Hussein
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.
Hussein is pushing down on Leifsson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Leifsson is fighting to maintain full guard but Hussein has managed to sneak the leg through.
Leifsson is pressing down on Hussein's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Leifsson keeping full guard, as Hussein tries to pass.
Leifsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Leifsson wants to sweep here but Hussein controlling him for the moment.
Leifsson is trying to keep Hussein in close.
Leifsson keeping moving, preventing Hussein from controlling successfully.
Leifsson is trying to keep Hussein in close.
#T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Leifsson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (7) vs (2) Hussein
Our spies down at at Convicted Top Team inform us that Hussein has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Hussein is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Leifsson pushing down on Hussein's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Leifsson controlling the action here.
Leifsson trying to control from half guard but Hussein is working away. #T5#
Hussein is trying to get back to full guard.
Leifsson wants to take a breather but Hussein is having none of it.
Leifsson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hussein is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hussein is looking for a sweep. Leifsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T6#
Leifsson trying to pass the guard but Hussein defending well.
Leifsson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (10) vs (2) Hussein
Hussein is trying desperately to improve position.
Leifsson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hussein is desperately trying to improve his position but Leifsson has a good base and remains in mount.#T7#
Leifsson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Leifsson prevents Hussein from getting the reversal.
Hussein is still trying to improve position.#T8#
Leifsson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hussein working to try and regain half guard.
Leifsson controlling from the full mount.
Leifsson tries to control but Hussein wriggling away. #T9#
Leifsson wants to control the action but instead Hussein gets a body lock and reverses into Leifsson's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (10) vs (4) Hussein
Hussein must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Leifsson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hussein wants to control from the top but Leifsson keeps moving.
Leifsson controls Hussein momentarily but Hussein frees himself. #T10#
Hussein preventing the sweep.
Hussein being controlled here momentarily.
Hussein trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hussein won't allow Leifsson to sweep him here. #T11#
Leifsson keeping moving, preventing Hussein from controlling successfully.
Leifsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Leifsson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (12) vs (4) Hussein
Hussein looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Leifsson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T12#
Hussein gets back to full guard.
Hussein not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Leifsson wants to pass the guard but Hussein is keeping the position.
Hussein is trying to control the position but Leifsson postures up. #T13#
Leifsson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hussein trying to keep a closed guard but Leifsson is proving a slippery customer.
Hussein looking for a sweep. Not yet Hussein, not yet.
Leifsson advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Hussein with the active half guard here but Leifsson passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (15) vs (4) Hussein
Hussein is not content to let Leifsson control the position. #T14#
Hussein is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Leifsson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hussein tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leifsson takes the fight on points by 15 to 4.
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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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 26 wins and 21 losses; Darragh Fiachna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 19 losses; Dragan Hozdic!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hozdic stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Hozdic scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Fiachna (0) vs (4) Hozdic#SUB2#
Hozdic is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fiachna has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Hozdic working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
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.#SUB2#
Hozdic is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fiachna knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fiachna is trying to get back to half guard.
Fiachna is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hozdic looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fiachna is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Hozdic working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fiachna tries to bench press Hozdic off him but Hozdic keeps the position. #T1##SUB2#
Hozdic thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Hozdic thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fiachna sneaks back into half guard.
Fiachna moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Hozdic drops back looking for a leg! Fiachna is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fiachna manages to kick Hozdic off! Hozdic jumps back into Fiachna's guard. #SUB2#
Hozdic thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
My spies in Gumburcules Gym inform me that Hozdic has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Fiachna looking for a sweep. Not yet Fiachna, not yet.
Hozdic is pushing down on Fiachna's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fiachna is fighting to maintain full guard but Hozdic has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2##SUB2#
Hozdic is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Fiachna is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dragan Hozdic!
A very excited looking Dragan Hozdic 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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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 96 wins and 48 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 5 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Pavlov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Kamenev closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Kamenev successfully pulls guard.
Pavlov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (3) vs (0) Kamenev
Kamenev tries to improve position but can't.
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#
Pavlov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Pavlov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pavlov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kamenev! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (5) vs (0) Kamenev
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenev wants to hold on but Pavlov pushes him away.#T1#
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Kamenev is squirming around nicely.
Pavlov 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.
Pavlov moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (8) vs (0) Kamenev
Kamenev is keeping busy.
Pavlov gets his hands free as Kamenev looks to control.
Kamenev might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pavlov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kamenev is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Pavlov.
#T2#
Pavlov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kamenev wants to control his opponent's hands but Pavlov gets his hands free.
Pavlov is hanging on to Kamenev's back as he tries to escape.
Kamenev looking very determined here, making life difficult for Pavlov.
Pavlov biding his time, looking for the opening.
Kamenev can't escape the position.
Kamenev trying to control the position but Pavlov manages to sink in the hooks. #T3##SUB#
Pavlov working for a choke but Kamenev is defending well.
Pavlov struggling to keep hold of the position.
Good control from Pavlov.
Pavlov tries to get the hooks in deep but Kamenev pushed the leg off.
Pavlov controls the position.#SUB#
Pavlov working for a choke but Kamenev is defending well. #T4#
Pavlov wants to control but Kamenev is keeping busy.
I really don't envy Kamenev right now.
Kamenev trying to control the position but Pavlov manages to sink in the hooks.
Pavlov trying to control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kamenev is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T5#
Pavlov is trying to control but Kamenev is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Pavlov fails to move to back control.
Kamenev is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pavlov tries to control but Kamenev wriggling away.
Kamenev tries to control the position but Pavlov now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (11) vs (0) Kamenev
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Kamenev trying to control but not successfully. #T6#
Kamenev is really stuck here.
Kamenev trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Pavlov wants to control but Kamenev is keeping busy.
Kamenev trying to control the hands but Pavlov won't let him.
Pavlov is riding his opponent, not letting Kamenev buck him off.
Kamenev breaks Pavlov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (11) vs (2) Kamenev
Kamenev looking to sit in guard and control but Pavlov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (13) vs (2) Kamenev#T7#
Kamenev keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Pavlov won't allow Kamenev to sweep him here.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Kamenev is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kamenev is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (13) vs (4) Kamenev
Pavlov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kamenev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kamenev stopping the sweep attempt from Pavlov.
Pavlov looking to control.
Kamenev trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov trying to control the position here. #T8#
Kamenev wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Pavlov 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.
Pavlov is trying to keep Kamenev in close.
Pavlov is controlling Kamenev's posture.
Kamenev tries to free his leg and advance position but Pavlov is retaining full guard.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Kamenev from controlling successfully. #T9#
Pavlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kamenev is one step ahead there.
Pavlov wants to control the position but Kamenev says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Kamenev prevents Pavlov from improving his position.
Pavlov moves into full guard.
Kamenev wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Pavlov 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: Pavlov (15) vs (4) Kamenev
Kamenev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kamenev keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully. #T10#
Pavlov won't allow Kamenev to sweep him here.
Kamenev controls Pavlov momentarily but Pavlov frees himself.
Pavlov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kamenev trying to keep a closed guard but Pavlov is proving a slippery customer.
Kamenev can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pavlov controls the pace.
Kamenev is trying to control the position but Pavlov postures up. #T11#
Pavlov forces his way into half guard.
Kamenev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pavlov is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Kamenev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kamenev wants to get back to full guard.
Pavlov trying to control the pace.
Pavlov prevents Kamenev from improving his position.#T12#
Pavlov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pavlov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kamenev knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kamenev tries to get to full guard but Pavlov has control of the leg.
Pavlov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
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.
Kamenev wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
#T13#
Pavlov content to control rather than advance.
Pavlov is thwarting Kamenev's attempts to control the position.
Pavlov works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (18) vs (4) Kamenev
Pavlov controlling from the full mount.
Pavlov wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T14#
Pavlov trying to control but Kamenev is having none of it.
Kamenev wants to control but Pavlov is having none of it.
Pavlov controlling from the full mount.
Kamenev is squirming around, avoiding Pavlov's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (21) vs (4) Kamenev
Kamenev is really stuck here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 21 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Matvey Pavlov 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 69 wins and 36 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 27 losses; Bazar Al Jhit!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Al Jhit gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (0) vs (2) Al Jhit
Al Jhit wants to pass the guard but Diesel is defending well.
My spies in Undisputed inform me that Al Jhit has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Al Jhit controlling the pace.
Al Jhit frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (0) vs (5) Al Jhit
Al Jhit can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diesel is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel is working to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Diesel is working hard here to advance position.
Al Jhit controlling from mount.
Al Jhit wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Al Jhit is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2#
Diesel is working to get back to half guard.
Al Jhit fails to take his opponent's back.
Al Jhit controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Al Jhit jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Diesel is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Diesel and Al Jhit has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Al Jhit wants to control but Diesel is keeping him busy. #T3#
Diesel manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Al Jhit is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Diesel defends it well.
Al Jhit is just content to waste time from the top position. Diesel takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB#
Diesel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Al Jhit gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Diesel looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T4#
Al Jhit wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
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.#T5#
Diesel pulls Al Jhit in close to prevent any damage.
Diesel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Al Jhit is one step ahead there.
Al Jhit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diesel is keeping the position for now.
Al Jhit pushes down on Diesel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Al Jhit 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. #T6#
Al Jhit works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (0) vs (8) Al Jhit
Al Jhit trying to control but Diesel is having none of it. #T7#
Diesel is trying to escape the mount.
Diesel has given up his back here. Will Al Jhit look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Diesel (0) vs (11) Al Jhit
Al Jhit is hanging on to Diesel's back as he tries to escape.
Diesel looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Diesel defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Al Jhit is hanging on to Diesel's back as he tries to escape.
#T8#
Diesel is keeping busy.
You can see the frustration on Diesel's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Al Jhit biding his time, looking for the opening.
Diesel rolls, trying to escape but Al Jhit keeps control of the position.
#T9##SUB2#
Diesel is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Al Jhit has the hooks in. Diesel is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Diesel showing good submission defense here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Al Jhit's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB2#
Al Jhit is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Diesel defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T10##SUB2#
Al Jhit working for a choke but Diesel is defending well.
Diesel is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Diesel preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Al Jhit.
Diesel breaks Al Jhit's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (11) Al Jhit#T11##SUB2#
Al Jhit isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Diesel stacks Al Jhit on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Diesel! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (5) vs (11) Al Jhit
Al Jhit is trying to get back to half guard.
Al Jhit struggling a bit here.
Diesel is staying tight to Al Jhit's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Diesel trying to control the action but Al Jhit is working from the bottom. #T12#
Al Jhit tries to bench press Diesel off him but Diesel keeps the position.
Al Jhit tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Diesel presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Diesel (7) vs (11) Al Jhit#SUB#
Diesel is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Al Jhit has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Al Jhit! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (7) vs (13) Al Jhit#T13##SUB2#
Al Jhit drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Diesel manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Al Jhit has Diesel in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (9) vs (13) Al Jhit
Diesel looking to pass the guard.
Diesel wants to control from the top but Al Jhit keeps moving. #T14#
Al Jhit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Al Jhit is trying to control the position but Diesel postures up. #SUB2#
Al Jhit working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diesel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diesel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Diesel postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diesel wants to pass the guard but Al Jhit is keeping the position.#SUB#
Diesel drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Al Jhit dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (9) vs (15) Al Jhit
And that's the end of the fight!
Al Jhit wins on points by 15 to 9.
Bazar Al Jhit is the new super heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Bazar Al Jhit 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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