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Bots de Garra 39 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 10 losses; Jordan Lisko! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Tobi Terrorelli!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lisko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Terrorelli as he jumps to the side.
Terrorelli drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lisko defends it well.#TD#
Lisko shoots in and gets a takedown into Terrorelli's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lisko (2) vs (0) Terrorelli#SUB2#
Terrorelli looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Lisko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Lisko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lisko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Lisko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Terrorelli has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lisko has managed to get both his arms back between Terrorelli's legs - danger averted.
We've been hearing good reports from Lisko'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.
Lisko wants to pass the guard but Terrorelli is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lisko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Lisko 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.
Terrorelli tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Terrorelli is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1##SUB2#
Lisko has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Terrorelli to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Lisko is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Terrorelli pulls down on the head and he's put Lisko to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tobi Terrorelli!
During a confident post fight interview, Tobi Terrorelli thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 9 losses; Ivan Kamenev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 17 losses; Bruce White Jr!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
White Jr tries for a takedown but Kamenev sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kamenev tries to counter by moving into the clinch but White Jr manages to circle out of the way.
White Jr shoots in for a double leg but Kamenev sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
White Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Ivan Kamenev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce White Jr.
White Jr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kamenev swivels and escapes.
Kamenev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bruce White Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
White Jr shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kamenev is trying to defend but White Jr finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kamenev (0) vs (2) White Jr#SUB2#
White Jr is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
White Jr is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kamenev is just riding it out for now. White Jr eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
White Jr is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1##SUB2#
White Jr is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kamenev has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
White Jr is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kamenev desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB2#
White Jr is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kamenev is trying to get back to full guard.
Kamenev won't allow White Jr to pass to mount. #T2#
Kamenev makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kamenev.#SUB2#
White Jr is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kamenev is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kamenev has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (2) vs (2) White Jr
Kamenev trying to control the position from guard on top but White Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
White Jr throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kamenev escapes and throws White Jr's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (5) vs (2) White Jr
White Jr is not content to let Kamenev control the position.
White Jr manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (5) vs (4) White Jr#T3##SUB2#
White Jr is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
White Jr seems to be looking for submissions.
White Jr prevents Kamenev from improving his position.#SUB2#
White Jr seems to be working for a kimura but Kamenev defends the submission attempt.
Kamenev tries to get to full guard but White Jr has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Kamenev is defending against the submission attempts here by White Jr.
#T4##SUB2#
White Jr seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
White Jr trying to work for an americana but Kamenev has managed to regain full guard.
White Jr is looking to pass into half guard but Kamenev pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kamenev is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (7) vs (4) White Jr
Kamenev wants to control from the top but White Jr keeps moving. #SUB2#
White Jr looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kamenev passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (10) vs (4) White Jr
Kamenev passes to full mount! That's big trouble for White Jr! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kamenev (12) vs (4) White Jr
White Jr looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kamenev (15) vs (4) White Jr#SUB#
Kamenev is looking for the choke from the back position but White Jr is controlling his hands well. #T5##SUB#
White Jr fending off the submission attempt from Kamenev. #SUB#
White Jr preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kamenev.
White Jr rolls, trying to escape but Kamenev keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Kamenev looking for the choke from the back.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
White Jr tries to break free.
White Jr keeps trying to improve his position.
Kamenev tries to keep control of the position but White Jr is staying busy.#T6#
White Jr rolls, trying to escape but Kamenev keeps control of the position.
White Jr tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kamenev looking to control but White Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
White Jr wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Kamenev (18) vs (4) White Jr
You can see the frustration on White Jr's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
White Jr is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kamenev.
Kamenev'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 keeps control of the position as White Jr tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T7#
Kamenev doesn't have the hooks in and White Jr manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (18) vs (6) White Jr#SUB#
Kamenev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. White Jr defends it easily.#SUB2#
White Jr drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kamenev dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (20) vs (6) White Jr
Kamenev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
White Jr 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#
White Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T8##SUB2#
White Jr 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.
White Jr looks winded!#SUB2#
White Jr working for submissions but it's allowed Kamenev to get to half guard.
#SUB2#
White Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kamenev is trying to control the action in half guard but White Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
White Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kamenev frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (23) vs (6) White Jr#T9#
Kamenev controlling his opponent.
White Jr gets back to half guard.
Kamenev is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for White Jr! Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (26) vs (6) White Jr
Kamenev looking to control and managing it successfully.
White Jr is trying to escape the mount.
Kamenev looking to control but White Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kamenev controlling the pace for now. #T10#
White Jr looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kamenev (29) vs (6) White Jr
What can White Jr do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
White Jr manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kamenev's guard. Nice work there by White Jr.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (29) vs (8) White Jr#SUB2#
White Jr has gone for a leg lock! Kamenev slips out almost immediately though and dives into White Jr's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (31) vs (8) White Jr#SUB2#
White Jr isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kamenev stacks White Jr 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 Kamenev! Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (34) vs (8) White Jr
Kamenev gets to mount! White Jr was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kamenev (36) vs (8) White Jr
White Jr is looking to improve his position but Kamenev isn't that keen on the idea.#T11#
Kamenev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as White Jr is looking to escape. #SUB#
Kamenev working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. White Jr looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Kamenev! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ivan Kamenev!
After winning the bout, Ivan Kamenev thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Bruce White Jr stepped up to the mic, saying '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 18 wins and 16 losses; Shogun Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Zabit Hussein!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Hussein has Silva up against the ropes in a clinch.
Silva is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Hussein has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Silva is trying to keep an underhook but Hussein manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva (0) vs (2) Hussein#SUB#
Silva actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Hussein keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Hussein is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Silva sees it coming and defends easily.#T1##SUB#
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hussein pulls his head out easily.
Hussein prevents Silva from improving his position.
Silva is in trouble now - Hussein has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (0) vs (5) Hussein
Silva keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hussein trying to control but Silva is having none of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hussein looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
Silva is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
Hussein has control of Silva's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Silva regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Silva working to try and regain half guard.
Silva bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (2) vs (5) Hussein#SUB#
Silva has gone for a leg lock! Hussein slips out almost immediately though and dives into Silva's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (2) vs (7) Hussein#SUB#
Silva looking for subs off his back but Hussein has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T3#
Hussein moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (2) vs (10) Hussein
Silva is not content to let Hussein control the position.
Silva is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Hussein tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hussein has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Silva is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Silva sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Hussein is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Silva sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Silva looking for subs from the bottom but Hussein mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (2) vs (13) Hussein
Silva can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Hussein looking to secure an arm triangle but Silva defends it well.
Silva gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Silva looking for subs from the bottom but Hussein mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (2) vs (16) Hussein#T5#
Silva keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Silva slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hussein is looking to advance position but Silva won't allow it.
Hussein prevents Silva from improving his position.#SUB#
Silva looking for subs from the bottom but Hussein mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (2) vs (19) Hussein
Silva tries to reverse the position but Hussein maintains control.#T6#
Hussein fails to move to back control.
Silva is squirming around, avoiding Hussein's attempts to control the action.
Silva is working to get back to half guard.
Silva has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Silva (2) vs (22) Hussein#SUB2#
Hussein looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Hussein working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T7##SUB2#
Hussein working for a choke but Silva is defending well. #SUB2#
Hussein is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Well, with Hussein on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Silva is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Silva is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Hussein working for a choke but Silva is defending well.
Silva tries to roll but Hussein sticks to his back.
#T8#
Silva looking very determined here, making life difficult for Hussein.
Silva is trying to break free.
Silva is working hard here to advance position.
Silva prevents Hussein from getting a body triangle.
Silva is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Silva is trying to roll into a better position but Hussein has get a rear naked choke and Silva is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Zabit Hussein!
Zabit Hussein decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 12 losses; Ikemba Okoye! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 11 losses; Thomas Bennett!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Okoye shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bennett sprawls well. Bennett wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Okoye gets slowly back to his feet.
Okoye shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Bennett feints and as Okoye raises his hands in defense, Bennett changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Okoye (0) vs (2) Bennett#SUB2#
Bennett thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Bennett thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Okoye seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB2#
Bennett 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.
Okoye 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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Okoye looking for a guillotine here but Bennett defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Okoye looking for a guillotine here but Bennett defends easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Okoye is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Okoye (2) vs (2) Bennett#T1##SUB2#
Bennett has his foot on Okoye's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Okoye works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Okoye is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Bennett working for a triangle but Okoye defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Bennett is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Bennett is looking for a triangle but Okoye pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Bennett working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Okoye doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Okoye manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bennett can't keep his opponent in guard - Okoye advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Okoye is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Okoye pulls his head out easily. #T2##SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Okoye looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Okoye is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bennett has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3##SUB#
Okoye seems to be working for a kimura but Bennett defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Okoye is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bennett doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Okoye. #SUB#
Okoye is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bennett sees it coming and defends easily.
Bennett is looking to improve his position.
Bennett keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Okoye looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Okoye pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Okoye is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bennett! Score +3 for passing guard: Okoye (5) vs (2) Bennett
Bennett gets back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bennett manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Bennett working for a triangle but Okoye defends it easily.
#SUB#
Okoye drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Okoye jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Okoye thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Okoye thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Okoye is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Bennett is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Okoye is aware though and is defending well.#T5##SUB#
Okoye drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Okoye jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Okoye thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Okoye is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Bennett is looking to cinch up a triangle. Okoye throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Bennett's body to avoid the submission. Bennett has instead reached around Okoye's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Bennett arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Thomas Bennett!
Thomas Bennett bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Kastav Kvinchal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 17 losses; Cole Orion!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Orion closes the distance and pushes Kvinchal back into the ropes.
Kvinchal drops down looking for an ankle pick but Orion pulls his leg out and moves away.
Orion has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL#
Kvinchal closes the distance and clinches.
Orion goes for a takedown attempt but Kvinchal pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Kvinchal rushes Orion and presses him up against the ropes.
Orion has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kvinchal avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kvinchal goes for a takedown attempt but Orion pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Kvinchal has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Orion has hold of one of Kvinchal's legs. Kvinchal is fighting the takedown attempt but Orion gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kvinchal (0) vs (2) Orion
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kvinchal might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kvinchal 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.#T1#
Orion looking to pass the guard.
Orion engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Kvinchal looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Kvinchal had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Orion defends it easily.#SUB#
Kvinchal working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Orion doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Orion manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Kvinchal keeping moving, preventing Orion from controlling successfully.
Kvinchal lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kvinchal (2) vs (2) Orion
Orion manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kvinchal manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kvinchal (2) vs (4) Orion
Kvinchal is trying to control the position but Orion postures up.
Kvinchal 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#
Orion drops back looking for a leg! Kvinchal is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kvinchal manages to kick Orion off! Orion jumps back into Kvinchal's guard. #T3#
Kvinchal is trying to keep Orion in close.
Kvinchal working a defensive guard but Orion manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kvinchal (2) vs (7) Orion
Orion wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kvinchal keeps working.
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.
A lull in the action here.
Kvinchal 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. #T4#
Orion trying to control the position but Kvinchal is working away.
Kvinchal is looking for a sweep.
Orion trying to control the action but Kvinchal is working from the bottom.
Orion working away.
Kvinchal tries to buck Orion off but Orion is having none of it.
Kvinchal is trying to control Orion's posture but Orion avoids it. #T5##SUB2#
Orion is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kvinchal knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kvinchal tries to improve position but can't.
Kvinchal can't do much from the bottom here.
Kvinchal is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Kvinchal tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T6#
Orion trying to control the action but Kvinchal is working from the bottom.
Kvinchal is looking for a sweep.
Kvinchal regains half guard.
Orion is just content to waste time from the top position. Kvinchal takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Orion trying to control but Kvinchal is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kvinchal working for a triangle but Orion defends it easily.
#T7#
Kvinchal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Orion is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Kvinchal working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Orion has passed into half guard!
Kvinchal is looking to get back to full guard here but Orion has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Kvinchal (2) vs (10) Orion
Kvinchal tries to buck Orion off but Orion is having none of it.#T8#
Orion wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kvinchal keeps working.
Kvinchal 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.
Kvinchal tries to buck Orion off but Orion is having none of it.#T9#
Orion staying calm.
Let's hope that Orion has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Kvinchal is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Orion is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kvinchal is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T10#
Kvinchal is looking for a sweep.
Kvinchal can't do much from the bottom here.
Kvinchal 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.
A lull in the action here.
Kvinchal sneaks back into half guard.#T11#
Orion 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. Orion is working away from the top position though.
Orion content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Kvinchal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Orion in particular looking to stall.#T12##SUB#
Kvinchal looking for submissions off his back.
Well,Kvinchal is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Kvinchal is refusing to be controlled, as Orion sits in half guard.
Orion passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kvinchal! Score +3 for passing guard: Kvinchal (2) vs (13) Orion
Orion wants to control but instead Kvinchal manages to regain half guard.
Orion wants to free his trapped foot but Kvinchal is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T13#
Kvinchal works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kvinchal wants to sweep but no luck.
Kvinchal keeping moving, preventing Orion from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Kvinchal looking for subs off his back but Orion has passed one foot through into half guard.
Orion 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 is looking for a sweep. Orion is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T14#
Kvinchal gets back to full guard.
Kvinchal working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Orion tries to free his leg and advance position but Kvinchal is retaining full guard.
Orion trying to control the position from guard on top but Kvinchal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Orion wins on points by 13 to 2.
Our winner, Cole Orion, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 97 wins and 51 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 25 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Pavlov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fiachna napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Pavlov (4) vs (0) Fiachna
Pavlov slows the pace down.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pavlov is looking to take a break and control but Fiachna is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pavlov controls the position.
Fiachna tries to improve position but can't.
Pavlov trying to control the position but Fiachna is working away.
You can see the frustration on Fiachna's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov controls the position.
Fiachna tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pavlov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Pavlov tries to move to mount but Fiachna blocks the move with his legs.
Pavlov working away.
Pavlov tries to advance to mount but can't.
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.
Fiachna stops Pavlov from passing to mount.
Pavlov controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Fiachna's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
Pavlov trying to control the action but Fiachna is working from the bottom. #T2#
Fiachna is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Pavlov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pavlov controlling the position from side mount.
Fiachna tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
A lull in the action here as Pavlov stalls from top position.
Pavlov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Fiachna tries to bench press Pavlov off him but Pavlov keeps the position.
Fiachna is still trying to improve position.
Pavlov controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Fiachna's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fiachna looks to move to half guard but instead Pavlov has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (6) vs (0) Fiachna
Fiachna stops Pavlov from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T4#
Pavlov controlling from the full mount.
Fiachna tries to hold on but Pavlov postures up.
Fiachna is looking to improve his position but Pavlov isn't that keen on the idea.
Pavlov controlling his opponent.
Pavlov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pavlov mounts Fiachna! Really nice guard pass there!
Fiachna working to try and regain half guard.
#T5#
Pavlov looking to control but Fiachna is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fiachna tries to hold on but Pavlov pushes him away.
Fiachna is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pavlov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T6#
Pavlov is looking to work his way around to Fiachna's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
We've been hearing good reports from Pavlov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Pavlov working for a guillotine from mount but Fiachna is in no mood to give up.
Fiachna manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Pavlov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fiachna wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Fiachna actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Fiachna looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T7#
Pavlov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fiachna keeps working.
Well, if Pavlov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Fiachna tries to get to full guard but Pavlov has control of the leg. #T8#
Pavlov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pavlov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fiachna tries to get to full guard but Pavlov has control of the leg.
Fiachna trying to control from the bottom.
Pavlov controlling the action here.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but Fiachna defending well.
Pavlov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T9#
Pavlov is trying to control. Fiachna wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pavlov wants to free his trapped foot but Fiachna is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pavlov controlling the action here.
Fiachna wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pavlov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T10#
Fiachna wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
Fiachna trying to control but Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fiachna is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T11#
Pavlov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fiachna knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fiachna is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
Pavlov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pavlov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Fiachna for as long as he can get away with.#T12#
Fiachna tries to get to full guard but Pavlov has control of the leg.
Pavlov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pavlov is trying to control. Fiachna wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pavlov prevents Fiachna from improving his position.
Pavlov content to control rather than advance.
Pavlov uses his free foot to push down on Fiachna's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Fiachna. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (9) vs (0) Fiachna#T13#
Pavlov content just to control the position here.
Fiachna really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Fiachna is squirming around nicely.
Fiachna keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Fiachna is squirming around nicely.
Fiachna tries to hold on but Pavlov pushes him away.
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Fiachna is squirming around nicely. #T14#
Fiachna tries to lock up and control but Pavlov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pavlov controlling from mount.
Fiachna really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pavlov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fiachna is looking to escape.
Pavlov controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 9 to 0.
After winning the bout, Matvey Pavlov 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 10 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Jerry Curls!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice sprawl there from Curls as Leifsson shoots in.#CL2#
Curls closes the distance and clinches.
Curls stops a takedown attempt from Leifsson.
Curls is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Skjoldr Leifsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Leifsson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Curls is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Leifsson to the mat. Leifsson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Leifsson (0) vs (2) Curls
Leifsson is controlling Curls's posture.
Curls looking to pass the guard.
Leifsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Curls stopping the sweep attempt from Leifsson.
Curls tries to free his leg and advance position but Leifsson is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Curls is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Leifsson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Leifsson has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (2) vs (2) Curls
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Curls throws his legs up looking for a submission but Leifsson uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (5) vs (2) Curls
Curls tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Leifsson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Curls manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (5) vs (4) Curls#SUB2#
Curls is working for a submission of some sort.
Curls wants to pass to mount but Leifsson is defending the position. #SUB2#
Leifsson is defending against the submission attempts here by Curls.
#SUB2#
Curls is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Curls prevents Leifsson from improving his position.#T2##SUB2#
Curls is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Curls is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Curls moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (5) vs (7) Curls#SUB2#
Curls swings around for an armbar but Leifsson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Curls's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (7) vs (7) Curls
Leifsson trying to control but Curls is working from the bottom.
Leifsson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Curls looking for subs off his back but Leifsson has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T3#
Leifsson controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Curls looking for submissions off his back.
Leifsson wants to take a breather but Curls is having none of it. #SUB2#
Curls with the active half guard here but Leifsson passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (10) vs (7) Curls
Leifsson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Curls is looking for a sweep.#T4#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Curls keeps trying to improve his position.
Leifsson trying to control the action but Curls is working from the bottom.
Curls tries to buck Leifsson off but Leifsson is having none of it.
Leifsson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Leifsson wants to control but Curls is keeping him busy. #T5#
Curls is trying to get back to half guard.
Curls is still trying to improve position.
Curls is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Curls looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Curls actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Curls is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Leifsson pulls his head out easily. #T6##SUB2#
Curls looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Curls looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Leifsson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Leifsson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Curls is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Leifsson pulls his head out easily. #T7#
Leifsson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (13) vs (7) Curls
Curls tries to reverse the position but Leifsson maintains control.
Leifsson wants to control the pace but Curls is squirming around nicely.
Curls is trying to escape the mount.
Leifsson content just to control the position here.
Curls is looking to get to half guard.
Curls tries to improve his position but instead Leifsson has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Leifsson (16) vs (7) Curls
A lull in the action here.
#T8#
Curls tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Curls is working to get back to half guard.
Leifsson wants to control the pace but Curls is squirming around nicely. #T9#
Curls is looking to improve his position but Leifsson isn't that keen on the idea.
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.
Curls keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Leifsson controlling from mount.
Curls is looking to improve his position but Leifsson isn't that keen on the idea.
Leifsson looking to control but Curls is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Curls is looking to get to half guard.#T10#
Curls slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Curls tries to roll over but Leifsson keeps him under control.
Leifsson is trying to control. Curls wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Leifsson seems to be looking for submissions.
Leifsson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Curls does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Curls looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Curls looking for subs from the bottom but Leifsson mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (19) vs (7) Curls#T11#
Curls working to try and regain half guard.
Curls is trying to reverse the position but instead Leifsson has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Leifsson (22) vs (7) Curls
Leifsson has good solid back control here.
Leifsson controlling well, preventing Curls from escaping the position.
Curls is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Curls looks winded!
What can Curls do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T12#
Curls is trying to break free.
Curls is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Leifsson is trying to stick to Curls's back but Curls is turning into Leifsson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Leifsson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Curls. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (22) vs (9) Curls
Curls stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leifsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Leifsson can't keep his opponent in guard - Curls advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T13#
Leifsson is doing well to control the position and prevent Curls from advancing to 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.
Leifsson moves into full guard.
Curls trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Leifsson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (24) vs (9) Curls
Leifsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Curls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Curls working for submissions but it's allowed Leifsson to get to half guard.
#SUB2#
Curls looking for a kimura from the bottom but Leifsson passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (27) vs (9) Curls
Leifsson wants to control but Curls is keeping him busy. #T14#
Leifsson is really struggling to control Curls but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Curls tries to buck Leifsson off but Leifsson is having none of it.
Curls sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Curls looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Curls looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Curls has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Leifsson escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Leifsson! Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (30) vs (9) Curls
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Curls tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leifsson takes the fight on points by 30 to 9.
An out of breath Skjoldr Leifsson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 22 losses; Chozen Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 12 losses; Juha Ahokas!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Ahokas takes the fight into the clinch.
Gracie drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ahokas pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ahokas stuffs the takedown.
We've been hearing reports that Gracie has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ahokas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ahokas wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chozen Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Ahokas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gracie stops a takedown attempt from Ahokas.
#TD#
Gracie gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ahokas regains 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 looking for a triangle but Ahokas pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ahokas defends well.
Ahokas stays in close to Gracie's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ahokas got a little sloppy there for a moment and 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 throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ahokas uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (2) vs (5) Ahokas#T1#
Ahokas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Ahokas keeps moving and retains side control.
Ahokas is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Gracie gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ahokas looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
Ahokas wants to pass to mount but Gracie is defending the position. #SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ahokas slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#T3##SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ahokas trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ahokas seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ahokas pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Ahokas is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4#
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Ahokas is controlling well.
#SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ahokas pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie is not content to let Ahokas control 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.#T5#
Ahokas with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ahokas wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Ahokas wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Ahokas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Ahokas sits in half guard. #SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#T6#
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ahokas is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Ahokas pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ahokas is pushing down on Gracie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gracie is fighting to maintain full guard but Ahokas has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ahokas pulls his head out easily.
Ahokas wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it.
Ahokas content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gracie tries to roll over but Ahokas keeps him under control.#T7#
Ahokas content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Gracie with the active half guard here but Ahokas passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (2) vs (8) Ahokas
Gracie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ahokas off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracie (6) vs (8) Ahokas
Gracie is hanging on to Ahokas's back as he tries to escape.
#T8##SUB#
Gracie is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Gracie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Gracie looking for the RNC.
Gracie has the hooks in. Ahokas is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ahokas manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gracie's guard. Nice work there by Ahokas.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (6) vs (10) Ahokas
Ahokas sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gracie's guard. #SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ahokas pulls his head out easily.
Ahokas trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#T9#
Ahokas is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (6) vs (13) Ahokas
Gracie wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (6) vs (16) Ahokas
Ahokas tries to keep control of the position but Gracie is staying busy.
Gracie can't escape the position.
Will Ahokas go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Ahokas is hanging on to Gracie's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Ahokas is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Gracie can't escape the position.
Ahokas wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.#T10#
Gracie tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gracie is trying desperately to improve position.
Gracie manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Gracie looking for a kimura from the bottom but Ahokas passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (6) vs (19) Ahokas#SUB2#
Ahokas tries for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Ahokas is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T11#
Gracie tries to bench press Ahokas off him but Ahokas keeps the position.
Ahokas is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Gracie will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ahokas controls the position. #T12#
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ahokas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ahokas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Ahokas controls the position.
Gracie tries to improve position but can't.
Ahokas wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Ahokas controlling the position from side mount.
Gracie tries to bench press Ahokas off him but Ahokas keeps the position.
Well,Gracie is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Ahokas wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T13#
Ahokas controls the position from side control.
Gracie gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Gracie looking for a kimura from the bottom but Ahokas passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (6) vs (22) Ahokas#SUB2#
Ahokas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gracie is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Ahokas is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gracie has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.#T14#
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ahokas's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ahokas is trying to control. Gracie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Well, if Ahokas is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ahokas trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away.
Ahokas is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gracie! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (6) vs (25) Ahokas
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (8) vs (25) Ahokas
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Ahokas is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ahokas wins on points by 25 to 8.
Juha Ahokas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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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 59 wins and 19 losses; Dragan Hozdic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 27 losses; Joe Average!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Average closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Average has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hozdic is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Average gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hozdic.
#TD2#
Average gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hozdic (0) vs (2) Average
We've been hearing good reports from Hozdic'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.
Average tries to free his leg and advance position but Hozdic is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Average drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hozdic dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hozdic (2) vs (2) Average
Hozdic not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Average not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Average seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Our spies down at at Hey Steves Fight Shack inform us that Average has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T1#
Average trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Average has his foot on Hozdic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hozdic works his way back into a safe position though.
Average being controlled here, momentarily.
Average trying to keep a closed guard but Hozdic is proving a slippery customer.
Hozdic wants to pass the guard but Average is keeping the position.
Average looking for a sweep. Not yet Average, not yet. #T2#
Hozdic controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Average is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Average can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hozdic controls the pace.#T3#
Hozdic is pushing down on Average's leg trying to pass to half guard. Average is fighting to maintain full guard but Hozdic has managed to sneak the leg through.
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.
Average is not content to let Hozdic control the position.
Hozdic content to control rather than advance. #T4#
Hozdic prevents Average from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hozdic seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Average for as long as he can get away with.
Average is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hozdic is looking to take a break and control but Average is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T5#
Average is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hozdic is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Average keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Average trying to hold on to Hozdic's head to control him but Hozdic postures up.
#T6#
Average makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Average.
Average looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hozdic is one step ahead there.
Hozdic trying to control the position from guard on top but Average is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Average wants to control the position but Hozdic says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Average manages to get to full guard.
Average controls Hozdic momentarily but Hozdic frees himself.
Average tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hozdic slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T8#
Average looking to control.
Average keeping moving, preventing Hozdic from controlling successfully.
Hozdic is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hozdic looking to sit in guard and control but Average gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hozdic (2) vs (4) Average
Average wants to control from the top but Hozdic keeps moving. #T9#
Hozdic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Average is one step ahead there.
Hozdic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Average preventing the sweep.
Average looking to sit in guard and control but Hozdic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hozdic (4) vs (4) Average#SUB2#
Average looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hozdic has picked Average up and slammed him! Average can't keep hold of the triangle and Hozdic manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (7) vs (4) Average#T10#
Hozdic trying to control the position but Average is working away.
Average is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hozdic trying to control the position but Average is working away.
Average is looking to reverse the position.
Hozdic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Average keeps working.
Average tries to buck Hozdic off but Hozdic is having none of it.
Hozdic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Average keeps working. #T11#
Average is looking for a sweep.
Hozdic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Average keeps working.
Hozdic working away.
Average is letting Hozdic control him for a moment.
Average is looking for a sweep.#T12#
Average is letting Hozdic control him for a moment.
Average tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hozdic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hozdic trying to control the position but Average is working away.
Average struggling a bit here.#T13#
Average is looking for a sweep.
Hozdic trying to control the position but Average is working away.
Average is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hozdic off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hozdic (7) vs (8) Average
A lull in the action here.
#SUB2#
Average working for the choke. #T14##SUB2#
Average working for the choke.
Despite being in a bad position, Hozdic is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Average has the hooks in. Hozdic is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hozdic is working hard here to advance position.
Hozdic turns into Average and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hozdic (9) vs (8) Average
And that's the end of the fight!
Hozdic takes the fight on points by 9 to 8.
Dragan Hozdic retains his super heavyweight title!
Our winner, Dragan Hozdic, 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 72 wins and 39 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 60 wins and 26 losses; Donald Trump!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Diesel fails with the takedown#TD2#
and Trump counters with a nice double leg into side control. Diesel won't be happy with that. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Diesel (0) vs (4) Trump
Diesel is letting Trump control him for a moment.
Diesel tries to bench press Trump off him but Trump keeps the position.
Trump working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Trump's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Trump wants to control but Diesel is keeping him busy. #T1#
Diesel wants to improve his position but Trump is controlling well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Trump wants to control but Diesel is keeping him busy.
Diesel has a hand on Trump's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Trump takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (0) vs (7) Trump
Trump prevents Diesel from getting the reversal.#T2#
Diesel has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Diesel (0) vs (10) Trump
Trump has the hooks in. Diesel is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
A lull in the action here.
#T3#
Trump might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Diesel haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Trump really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Diesel.
Diesel looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands. #T4##SUB2#
Diesel fending off the submission attempt from Trump.
Diesel tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Diesel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Diesel is squirming around, avoiding Trump's attempts to control the action. #T5#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Diesel is looking to get to half guard.
Diesel is squirming around, avoiding Trump's attempts to control the action.
Trump looking to control and managing it successfully.
Diesel is trying to reverse the position but instead Trump has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Diesel (0) vs (13) Trump
Trump trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T6#
Diesel tries to escape the position.
Will Trump go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Trump is not going to allow Diesel to sit and survive in this position.
Diesel tries to escape 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.#T7#
Trump struggling to keep hold of the position.
Diesel rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Trump is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Trump wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diesel keeps working. #T8#
Still in half guard, Trump seems content to control.
Trump prevents Diesel from improving his position.
Trump passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (0) vs (16) Trump
Trump prevents Diesel from getting the reversal.
Trump wants to control the pace but Diesel is squirming around nicely. #T9#
Trump sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Diesel tries to reverse the position but Trump maintains control.
Diesel looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Diesel (0) vs (19) Trump
Will Trump go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Trump has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Trump has good solid back control here. #T10#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Trump's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Trump is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Diesel looking very determined here, making life difficult for Trump.
#T11#
I really don't envy Diesel right now.
Diesel is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Trump working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Diesel is really stuck here.
#T12#
Trump trying to control.
Diesel tries to roll but Trump sticks to his back.
Will Trump go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB2#
Diesel showing good submission defense here.
I really don't envy Diesel right now.
#T13##SUB2#
Diesel is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Trump gets his way!
Trump trying to control.#T14#
Diesel turns into Trump and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (19) Trump
Trump keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trump controls Diesel momentarily but Diesel frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trump wins on points by 19 to 2.
After winning the bout, Donald Trump 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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