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Bots de Garra 34 PBP Commentary |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 2 losses; Tobi Terrorelli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Bodie Helix! The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2# Helix has managed to clinch.
#TD2# Helix turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Terrorelli (0) vs (4) Helix Terrorelli manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2# Helix is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Terrorelli is just riding it out for now. Helix eventually gives up the hold. Terrorelli is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Helix's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Helix's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Terrorelli (4) vs (4) Helix#SUB# Helix preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Terrorelli. Helix can't escape the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB# Helix defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Helix trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Helix tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB# Terrorelli jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Helix manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB# Terrorelli is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Helix has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1##SUB# Terrorelli tries for a kimura but Helix is defending well. Helix tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Terrorelli wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB# Terrorelli tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB# Terrorelli wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Helix, who protects the arm well. #SUB# Terrorelli is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Helix knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB# The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Terrorelli is trying to get an arm triangle but Helix is defending well. Helix manages to get back to half guard.#T2# Helix tries to roll over but Terrorelli keeps him under control.#SUB# Terrorelli is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB# Terrorelli is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Helix defends it well. #SUB# Terrorelli seems to be working for a kimura but Helix defends the submission attempt.#SUB# Terrorelli is trying to work for a kimura but Helix is defending well.
#SUB2# Helix looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Helix trying to control from the bottom.
#T3# Terrorelli prevents Helix from improving his position.#SUB# Terrorelli is trying to work for a kimura but Helix is defending well.
#SUB2# Helix is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Terrorelli pulls his head out easily. #SUB# Terrorelli 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.
Helix is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are battling for position here. Helix manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB# Terrorelli 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. #T4# Terrorelli postures up.
#SUB2# Helix working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Terrorelli doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Terrorelli manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Terrorelli postures up.
#SUB2# Terrorelli avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB# Terrorelli thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Terrorelli is fighting to break Helix's control of his arms but Helix is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Terrorelli passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Terrorelli (7) vs (4) Helix Helix is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T5##SUB# Terrorelli tries for a kimura but Helix is defending well. Helix sneaks back into half guard.#SUB# Terrorelli is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Helix is just riding it out for now. Terrorelli eventually gives up the hold. Helix wants to control but Terrorelli is keeping busy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Helix can do anything to dispel that myth. Helix is looking for a sweep. Terrorelli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB# Terrorelli is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Helix has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB# Terrorelli is working for a submission of some sort.
#T6##SUB# Terrorelli is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Helix defends it well. Helix is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. Helix tries to get to full guard but Terrorelli has control of the leg. Helix wants to control but Terrorelli is keeping busy and won't allow it. Helix felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB# Terrorelli is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Helix defends it well. Helix is looking for a sweep. Terrorelli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB# Terrorelli is looking for a kimura but Helix is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Terrorelli to get the leverage. #SUB# Terrorelli seems to be looking for submissions.
#T7# Helix wants to get back to full guard.#SUB# Terrorelli is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Helix sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2# Helix looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Helix makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Helix.#SUB# Terrorelli thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Helix is pulling down on Terrorelli's head. It's preventing any offense from Terrorelli, at least for the moment.#SUB# Terrorelli thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2# Helix is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB# Terrorelli thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T8# Terrorelli postures up.
#SUB2# Helix has his foot on Terrorelli's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Terrorelli works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB# Terrorelli thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Helix is trying to control the position but Terrorelli postures up. #SUB# Terrorelli drops back looking for a leg! Helix is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Helix manages to kick Terrorelli off! Terrorelli jumps back into Helix's guard. #SUB# Terrorelli drops back looking for a leg! Helix is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Helix manages to kick Terrorelli off! Terrorelli jumps back into Helix's guard. Helix has his hands on Terrorelli's head, controlling the position. #SUB2# Helix has his foot on Terrorelli's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Terrorelli works his way back into a safe position though.#T9##SUB# Terrorelli thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Helix is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB# Terrorelli drops back looking for a leg! Helix is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Helix manages to kick Terrorelli off! Terrorelli jumps back into Helix's guard. Helix is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Terrorelli passes Helix's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Helix tries to roll over but Terrorelli keeps him under control.#SUB# Terrorelli seems to be looking for submissions.
Terrorelli is pressing down on Helix's thigh, looking to free his foot. Helix is holding on for now. #T10##SUB# Terrorelli is trying to work for a kimura but Helix is defending well.
#SUB# Terrorelli is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Helix still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Helix has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Terrorelli (7) vs (8) Helix#SUB2# Helix tries for a kimura but Terrorelli is defending well. Terrorelli is looking for a sweep. Helix wants to lay and pray for a moment but Terrorelli keeps working. Terrorelli sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Terrorelli won't allow Helix to pass to mount. Helix 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 (7) vs (11) Helix#T11# Helix fails to move to back control. Terrorelli is in all sorts of trouble here.
Terrorelli stops Helix from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #SUB2# Helix working for a guillotine from mount but Terrorelli is in no mood to give up. Terrorelli is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Helix seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Terrorelli is holding on tight.
Terrorelli is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2# Helix jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Terrorelli manages to avoid the submission attempt. Terrorelli is looking for a sweep.#SUB2# Helix tries for a kimura but Terrorelli is defending well. Helix trying to control the position but Terrorelli is working away. #T12# Terrorelli tries to get back to half guard but can't. Terrorelli gets back to half guard.#SUB2# Helix is looking for a kimura but Terrorelli is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Helix to get the leverage. #SUB2# Helix is trying to work for a kimura but Terrorelli is defending well.
Terrorelli is in trouble now - Helix has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Terrorelli (7) vs (14) Helix Terrorelli is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Terrorelli is working hard here to advance position. Terrorelli regains half guard.#T13# Terrorelli moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB# Terrorelli is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB# Terrorelli is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Helix is aware though and is defending well. Terrorelli 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. Helix looking to pass the guard. Helix wants to control from the top but Terrorelli keeps moving. #SUB# Terrorelli is looking for a triangle but Helix pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB# Terrorelli is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Terrorelli is breathing heavily.#SUB# Helix got a little sloppy there for a moment and Terrorelli has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Helix has managed to get both his arms back between Terrorelli's legs - danger averted.#T14# Helix pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Terrorelli is keeping the position for now. Helix is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Terrorelli keeping moving, preventing Helix from controlling successfully. Helix stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Terrorelli swivels though and keeps the full guard. Helix wants to control from the top but Terrorelli keeps moving. Helix passes Terrorelli's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Terrorelli is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2# Helix is working for a kimura but Terrorelli is defending it quite comfortably.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Terrorelli works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that's the end of the fight! Helix wins on points by 14 to 7. Bodie Helix 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 7 wins and 2 losses; Ademaro Dos Anjos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 7 losses; Davon Davis! The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL# Davis tries to keep at a distance but Dos Anjos has taken the fight into the clinch. Dos Anjos is trying to drag Davis to the mat but Davis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there. Dos Anjos has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Davis after a bit of a struggle. Dos Anjos is working for takedown but Davis is calmly controlling the position for now. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ademaro Dos Anjos. That's going to take a lot out of him. Davis goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dos Anjos prevents it.
#TD# Dos Anjos pulls Davis into guard.
#SUB2# Davis drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dos Anjos manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Davis has Dos Anjos in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dos Anjos (2) vs (0) Davis#SUB2# Dos Anjos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Davis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dos Anjos has managed to get both his arms back between Davis's legs - danger averted. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dos Anjos stays in close to Davis's body and controls the position. Dos Anjos looking to pass the guard. #SUB2# Davis looking for subs off his back but Dos Anjos has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T1# The fighters are battling for position here. Davis manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Dos Anjos trying to control the position from guard on top but Davis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2# Davis looking for subs off his back but Dos Anjos has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB2# Davis looking for a kimura from the bottom but Dos Anjos passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dos Anjos (5) vs (0) Davis#SUB# Dos Anjos has hold of Davis's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Davis seems comfortable defending it but Dos Anjos has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Davis is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Davis is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Dos Anjos couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ademaro Dos Anjos! A relieved looking Ademaro Dos Anjos 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Bong Ji Woo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 17 losses; Tan Zan! The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Ji Woo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zan. Ji Woo appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Ji Woo stuffs the takedown.#CL# Ji Woo moves into the clinch.#TD# Ji Woo lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ji Woo (2) vs (0) Zan#SUB2# Zan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ji Woo pulls his head out easily. Ji Woo uses his free foot to push down on Zan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Zan. Score +3 for passing guard: Ji Woo (5) vs (0) Zan Zan is squirming around, avoiding Ji Woo's attempts to control the action. #SUB# Ji Woo working for a guillotine from mount but Zan is in no mood to give up. Ji Woo wants to control the pace but Zan is squirming around nicely. Zan working to try and regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Ji Woo working for a submission but Zan is keeping him at bay. Ji Woo controlling from mount. Ji Woo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zan is looking to escape. #T1# Zan is looking to improve his position but Ji Woo isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB# Ji Woo working for a submission but Zan is keeping him at bay. Zan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zan can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2# Zan looking for submissions off his back. The fighters are battling for position here. Zan manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Ji Woo wants to control from the top but Zan keeps moving. Ji Woo content to stall in guard here. #SUB2# Zan looking for a guillotine here but Ji Woo defends easily.
#T2# Zan can't keep his opponent in guard - Ji Woo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB# Ji Woo 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! Zan is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bong Ji Woo! Our winner, Bong Ji Woo, 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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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 12 losses; Ricky Judge! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 14 losses; Bruce White Jr! The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2# White Jr drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Judge (0) vs (4) White Jr Judge wants to control but White Jr postures up.#SUB2# White Jr tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. White Jr working away.#SUB2# White Jr is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Judge is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Judge manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2# White Jr is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2# White Jr is working for a kimura but Judge is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# White Jr is looking for a kimura but Judge is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for White Jr to get the leverage. Judge is trying to get back to full guard. Judge 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. Judge trying to control here.
#T1# Judge moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. White Jr looking to pass the guard. Judge looking for a sweep. Not yet Judge, not yet. 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# Judge escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. White Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2# White Jr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and White Jr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. White Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Judge is retaining full guard. #SUB# Judge pushes a forearm under White Jr's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, White Jr is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricky Judge! Ricky Judge really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that KRAKEN Nutrition + Laundry logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. The defeated Bruce White Jr had this to say: 'I'll be back!'. |
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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 9 wins and 10 losses; Thomas Bennett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Rupert Helenius! The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD# Bennett shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Helenius's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bennett (2) vs (0) Helenius#SUB2# Helenius working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bennett doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bennett manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2# Helenius is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Bennett rolls with it to try and escape but Helenius cranks on the arm and Bennett is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rupert Helenius! During a confident post fight interview, Rupert Helenius 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 20 losses; Chozen Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 12 losses; Juha Ahokas! The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD# Gracie dives in and scores a takedown into Ahokas's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Ahokas#SUB# Gracie drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ahokas dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (2) Ahokas#SUB# Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB# Gracie working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ahokas has passed into half guard!
Ahokas keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Gracie wants to improve his position but Ahokas is controlling well.
Ahokas trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ahokas keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2# Ahokas looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB# Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1# Ahokas is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (2) vs (5) Ahokas Gracie can't escape the position.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2# Ahokas working for a submission but Gracie is keeping him at bay. Gracie 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. Ahokas is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (2) vs (8) Ahokas Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2# Gracie 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. Gracie tries to roll over but Ahokas keeps him under control. 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# Gracie looking for submissions off his back. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB# Gracie looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Ahokas pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (2) vs (11) Ahokas Gracie is looking to get to half guard. Ahokas with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T3# Ahokas looking to control but Gracie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Gracie is looking to get to half guard. Ahokas controlling the position easily from mount. Gracie slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB# Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB# Gracie looking for subs from the bottom but Ahokas mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (2) vs (14) Ahokas Ahokas trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4# Ahokas controlling from mount. Gracie is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Ahokas has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (2) vs (17) Ahokas Ahokas just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Gracie turns into Ahokas and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (4) vs (17) Ahokas Ahokas has Gracie pulled in close to control his posture. Gracie passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (7) vs (17) Ahokas#SUB# Gracie goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ahokas rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gracie's guard! Nice work there by Ahokas! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (7) vs (19) Ahokas#SUB# Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ahokas defends well.#T5##SUB# Gracie is looking for a triangle but Ahokas pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB# Ahokas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ahokas has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.#SUB# Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ahokas is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB# Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T6##SUB# Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ahokas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB# Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ahokas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB# Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ahokas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB# Gracie throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ahokas uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (7) vs (22) Ahokas Ahokas takes a little break here. Gracie wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well. Ahokas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working. #T7# Gracie sneaks back into half guard. Ahokas trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away. #SUB# Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#SUB# Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB# Gracie looking for submissions off his back. Gracie is not content to let Ahokas control the position.#T8# Gracie wants to get back to full guard. Ahokas sitting and controlling from the half guard. Gracie tries to get to full guard but Ahokas has control of the leg. #SUB# Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Ahokas seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T9##SUB# Gracie looking for subs from the bottom but Ahokas mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (7) vs (25) Ahokas Ahokas sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't. Ahokas can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape. Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't. Ahokas content just to control the position here. Gracie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T10# Gracie looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (7) vs (28) Ahokas Gracie is trying to break free.
Ahokas is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. Gracie wants to escape the position.
Gracie turns into Ahokas and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (9) vs (28) Ahokas#T11# Ahokas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gracie manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (9) vs (30) Ahokas#SUB# Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB# Gracie has his foot on Ahokas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ahokas works his way back into a safe position though. Gracie is breathing heavily. Ahokas looking to pass the guard. #SUB# Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ahokas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Ahokas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB# Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ahokas defends well.#SUB# Gracie is looking for a triangle but Ahokas pushes his legs off easily.
#T12# Ahokas trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom. #SUB# Ahokas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Ahokas tries to pass. Ahokas trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom. Ahokas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now. #SUB# Ahokas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ahokas has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted. Ahokas content to stall in guard here. #T13# Ahokas wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving. Ahokas wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position. Ahokas slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB# Gracie throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ahokas uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (9) vs (33) Ahokas Gracie tries to bench press Ahokas off him but Ahokas keeps the position. Ahokas trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom. #T14# Gracie is trying to improve his position. Ahokas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working. Gracie sneaks back into half guard.#SUB# Gracie looking for submissions off his back. Gracie won't allow Ahokas to pass to mount. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Gracie is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight! Ahokas wins on points by 33 to 9. A victorious Juha Ahokas thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 55 wins and 26 losses; Donald Trump! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Jerry Curls! The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL# Trump drives through and clinches with Curls against the ropes.
Curls is trying to pull guard but Trump turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.#TD# Trump has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Curls regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trump (2) vs (0) Curls Trump looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Trump trying to control the position from guard on top but Curls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Trump controlling from the top position. #T1# Curls wants to control the position but Trump says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Trump in particular looking to stall. 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. Trump is thwarting Curls's attempts to control the position. Curls tries to roll over but Trump keeps him under control. Curls keeps trying to improve his position.#T2##SUB2# Curls is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Trump pulls his head out easily. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Curls is concentrating on defense, preventing Trump from advancing position. Trump takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Curls wants to control but Trump is keeping busy.
Trump controlling the action here.#T3##SUB# Trump is looking for a kimura here.
Curls is pressing down on Trump's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB# 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 pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Curls is keeping the position for now. #T4# Curls 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. Trump postures up.
#T5# Curls keeping moving, preventing Trump from controlling successfully. Trump wants to pass the guard but Curls is keeping the position. Trump showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T6# Curls trying to control the position.
Trump wants to pass the guard but Curls is keeping the position. 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. Trump is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Trump wants to pass the guard but Curls is keeping the position. Trump stopping the sweep attempt from Curls.#T7# Trump trying to control but Curls is working from the bottom. Curls is trying to keep Trump in close.
Trump trying to control but Curls is working from the bottom. Trump pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Curls is keeping the position for now. Trump passes into half guard. #T8# Trump perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Curls gets full guard. Curls controls Trump momentarily but Trump frees himself. Trump looking to sit in guard and control but Curls gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (2) vs (2) Curls Curls is stalling in the full guard. #T9# Curls is fighting to break Trump's control of his arms but Trump is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Curls preventing the sweep. #SUB# Trump looking for a guillotine here but Curls defends easily.
Trump controlling Curls's posture. #T10# There's a bit of a scramble here and now Trump is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (4) vs (2) Curls Trump controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T11# Curls looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trump is one step ahead there. Trump is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Trump trying to control the position from guard on top but Curls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Curls wants to sweep but no luck. #T12# Trump looking to pass the guard. Trump trying to control the position from guard on top but Curls 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. Trump engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Trump trying to control but Curls is working from the bottom. #T13# Trump trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Trump is stalling in the full guard. Trump pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Curls is keeping the position for now. #T14##SUB2# Curls is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Trump is aware though and is defending well. Curls keeping moving, preventing Trump from controlling successfully. Trump stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Curls swivels though and keeps the full guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Trump trying to control but Curls is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight! Trump takes the fight on points by 4 to 2. 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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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 22 wins and 13 losses; Cole Orion! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 22 losses; Darragh Fiachna! The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL# Orion rushes Fiachna and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch. Fiachna is looking to take this one to the mat. Orion wants a takedown.
Fiachna is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2# Fiachna gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Orion (0) vs (2) Fiachna My spies in Rocket's Gentlemen Club inform me that Fiachna has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends! Fiachna preventing the sweep. #SUB2# Fiachna 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: Orion (4) vs (2) Fiachna 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. Fiachna tries to bench press Orion off him but Orion keeps the position. Fiachna manages to get back to half guard. Fiachna is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Orion trying to control the action but Fiachna is working from the bottom. Fiachna tries to get to full guard but Orion has control of the leg. #T1##SUB# Orion is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fiachna is just riding it out for now. Orion eventually gives up the hold. Fiachna wants to get back to full guard. Fiachna gets back to full guard.
Fiachna lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orion (4) vs (4) Fiachna Fiachna tries to free his leg and advance position but Orion is retaining full guard. #SUB2# Fiachna has gone for a leg lock! Orion slips out almost immediately though and dives into Fiachna's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orion (6) vs (4) Fiachna Orion engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2# Fiachna looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Fiachna keeping moving, preventing Orion from controlling successfully. #SUB2# Fiachna looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Orion passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (9) vs (4) Fiachna The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Orion wants to control but Fiachna is keeping him busy. Fiachna is looking to regain half guard here but Orion keeps moving and retains side control. 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# Fiachna is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Orion's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Orion! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Fiachna has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Cole Orion! 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. |
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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 22 wins and 6 losses; Ivan Kamenev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 54 wins and 19 losses; Dragan Hozdic! The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL# Kamenev rushes Hozdic and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch. Kamenev is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Hozdic gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Hozdic is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD# Kamenev wants the takedown. Hozdic is fighting it off but Kamenev persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hozdic's guard against the ropes. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kamenev (2) vs (0) Hozdic Kamenev trying to control but Hozdic is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Hozdic is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kamenev defends well. Kamenev wants to pass the guard but Hozdic is keeping the position. Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY inform us that Hozdic has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB# Kamenev drops back looking for a leg! Hozdic is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hozdic manages to kick Kamenev off! Kamenev jumps back into Hozdic's guard. Kamenev looking to pass the guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Hozdic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kamenev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Kamenev wants to control from the top but Hozdic keeps moving. #T1##SUB2# Hozdic is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2# Hozdic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kamenev trying to control but Hozdic 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.#SUB2# Hozdic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kamenev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2# Hozdic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kamenev is aware though and is defending well. Kamenev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hozdic is keeping the position for now. #SUB2# Hozdic pushes a forearm under Kamenev's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Kamenev is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dragan Hozdic! Dragan Hozdic seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 9 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 69 wins and 37 losses; Kurt Diesel! The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way. Diesel tries to score a power double leg takedown but Leifsson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Diesel somewhat. Leifsson tries to counter with a takedown but Diesel is quick to defend against it. Diesel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Leifsson but Leifsson pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL# Leifsson rushes Diesel and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch. Leifsson is trying to drag Diesel to the mat but Diesel just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.#TD2# Diesel tightens his grip and picks Leifsson up, before dumping him to the ground. Leifsson manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Leifsson (0) vs (2) Diesel Leifsson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB# Leifsson 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. 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. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Diesel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leifsson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1# Diesel postures up.
Diesel stopping the sweep attempt from Leifsson. Diesel is pushing down on Leifsson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Leifsson is fighting to maintain full guard but Diesel has managed to sneak the leg through. Leifsson tries to get to full guard but Diesel has control of the leg. Leifsson is trying to maintain the position but Diesel is very close to passing his half guard. Leifsson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Diesel is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T2# Diesel prevents Leifsson from improving his position. Diesel working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Leifsson's thigh. Leifsson counters though and makes it back to full guard. We've been hearing good reports from Leifsson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. 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. Leifsson pulls Diesel in close to prevent any damage. Diesel wants to control from the top but Leifsson keeps moving. #T3# Leifsson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Leifsson keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully. Diesel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leifsson is keeping the position for now. 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 (2) vs (2) Diesel#T4# Leifsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Diesel is trying to keep Leifsson in close.
Our spies down at at Convicted Fight Club inform us that Diesel has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off? The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Leifsson wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving. Diesel 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.#T5# Diesel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Leifsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6# Leifsson looking to pass the guard. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Diesel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Leifsson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (2) vs (4) Diesel Diesel controls from within his opponent's guard. Leifsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Leifsson, not yet. #T7# 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 (4) vs (4) Diesel Leifsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Leifsson forces his way into half guard. Leifsson is keen to just control but Diesel is a slippery customer. Leifsson is really struggling to control Diesel but he's trying to hold on to the position. Leifsson is pressing down on Diesel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Diesel is holding on for now. #T8# Diesel is trying to control but can't.
Leifsson trying to control from half guard but Diesel is working away. Leifsson tries to pass to full mount but Diesel defends it. Diesel is pressing down on Leifsson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Leifsson trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom. #T9# Leifsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diesel is keeping the position for now. Leifsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Leifsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Diesel is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (4) vs (6) Diesel Diesel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T10# Leifsson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Diesel has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (4) vs (9) Diesel#SUB2# Diesel is trying to get an arm triangle but Leifsson is defending well. Diesel wants to control but Leifsson is keeping him busy. Leifsson tries to bench press Diesel off him but Diesel keeps the position. #T11# Leifsson stops Diesel from passing to mount. You can see the frustration on Leifsson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Diesel moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Leifsson (4) vs (11) Diesel Diesel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T12# Leifsson tries to get back to half guard but can't. Diesel tries to control but Leifsson wriggling away. Diesel avoids the attempt from Leifsson to control. Diesel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T13# Leifsson wants to control but Diesel is having none of it.#SUB2# Diesel looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. Leifsson tries to hold on but Diesel postures up.#T14# Leifsson is looking to get to half guard. Diesel trying to control but he's not successful this time. Diesel controlling the position easily from mount. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Leifsson is squirming around, avoiding Diesel's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight! Diesel wins on points by 11 to 4. Kurt Diesel is the new super heavyweight champion! A relieved looking Kurt Diesel 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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