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Bots de Garra 42 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 29 losses; Jab Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 21 losses; Tan Zan!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Zan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Brown counters by clinching up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Brown pulls guard successfully.
#T1#
Brown not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brown will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Zan slips nicely into half guard.
Brown regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Zan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Zan pushes down on Brown's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Brown wants to control but Zan is keeping busy.
Brown is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zan's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Brown (4) vs (0) Zan#SUB#
Brown looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Zan fending off the submission attempt from Brown. #SUB#
Zan has hold of Brown's leg, trying to break free but it's let Brown lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Zan is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Brown throws him to one side and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jab Brown!
A relieved looking Jab Brown 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Ryder Young! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Gunnar Gunnarsson!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Gunnarsson closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Gunnarsson jumps guard and drags Young to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Young definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gunnarsson pulls Young in to control the position.
Gunnarsson keeping full guard, as Young tries to pass.
Gunnarsson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Young trying to move into half guard but instead Gunnarsson has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Young (0) vs (2) Gunnarsson#SUB#
Young is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Young is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Young is looking for a triangle but Gunnarsson pushes his legs off easily.
Young keeping moving, preventing Gunnarsson from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young wants to sweep but no luck.
Gunnarsson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gunnarsson passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Young (0) vs (5) Gunnarsson#SUB2#
Gunnarsson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Young tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Young is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Gunnarsson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gunnarsson trying to control the position but Young is working away. #SUB2#
Gunnarsson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Young knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gunnarsson tries for a kimura but Young is defending well.
Young tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gunnarsson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Young regains half guard.
Gunnarsson is trying to control. Young wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gunnarsson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Gunnarsson wants to work for an arm triangle but Young is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Young looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Gunnarsson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Young has managed to free his arm - good work.
Young manages to get to full guard.
Young keeping moving, preventing Gunnarsson from controlling successfully. #T3#
Gunnarsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Young is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Young is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gunnarsson defends well.#SUB#
Young looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gunnarsson has picked Young up and slammed him! Young can't keep hold of the triangle and Gunnarsson manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Young (0) vs (8) Gunnarsson#SUB2#
Gunnarsson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Young is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Young is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Gunnarsson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Gunnarsson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4##SUB2#
Gunnarsson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gunnarsson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Young is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gunnarsson off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Young (4) vs (8) Gunnarsson#SUB#
Young tightening his grip on Gunnarsson, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Gunnarsson defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Young (4) vs (10) Gunnarsson#SUB#
Young is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gunnarsson is aware though and is defending well.
Young keeping moving, preventing Gunnarsson from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Young is looking for a triangle but Gunnarsson pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Young throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T5#
Gunnarsson trying to control but Young is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Young is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gunnarsson is aware though and is defending well.
Gunnarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Young is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Young is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gunnarsson is aware though and is defending well.
Young keeping moving, preventing Gunnarsson from controlling successfully.
Gunnarsson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
Young is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Young is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gunnarsson defends well.#T6#
Gunnarsson trying to control but Young is working from the bottom.
Gunnarsson preventing the sweep.
Young keeping moving, preventing Gunnarsson from controlling successfully.
Gunnarsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Young is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Gunnarsson drops back looking for a leg! Young is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Young manages to kick Gunnarsson off! Gunnarsson jumps back into Young's guard.
Gunnarsson preventing the sweep.
Gunnarsson passes Young's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gunnarsson is trying to control the action in half guard but Young is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Young is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gunnarsson pulls his head out easily. #T7#
Young is staying active underneath Gunnarsson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Young is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gunnarsson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gunnarsson's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Young (8) vs (10) Gunnarsson#SUB#
Young tightening his grip on Gunnarsson, looking for the choke.
Gunnarsson breaks Young's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Young (8) vs (12) Gunnarsson#SUB#
Young working for a triangle but Gunnarsson defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Gunnarsson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Young keeping moving, preventing Gunnarsson from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Gunnarsson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gunnarsson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Gunnarsson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T8#
Gunnarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Young is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Young looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Young looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gunnarsson passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Gunnarsson wants to work for an arm triangle but Young is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Young actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Gunnarsson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Young sees it coming and defends easily.
Young tries to get to full guard but Gunnarsson has control of the leg.
Young knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gunnarsson on the ground.#T9#
Gunnarsson is trying to control the action in half guard but Young is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Gunnarsson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Young has managed to free his arm - good work.
Young regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Gunnarsson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Young keeping moving, preventing Gunnarsson from controlling successfully.
Young keeping full guard, as Gunnarsson tries to pass.
Gunnarsson wants to control from the top but Young keeps moving. #T10##SUB#
Young working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gunnarsson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gunnarsson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Young looking for a sweep. Not yet Young, not yet.
Gunnarsson advances to half guard.
Gunnarsson wants to pass to mount but Young is defending the position. #SUB#
Young looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Young has a hand on Gunnarsson's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Gunnarsson takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Young (8) vs (15) Gunnarsson#SUB2#
Gunnarsson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Gunnarsson looking to secure an arm triangle but Young defends it well. #T11#
Young is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gunnarsson looking to control but Young is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gunnarsson wants to take Young's back but he can't do it this time.
Gunnarsson trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Gunnarsson has control of Young's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Young regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Gunnarsson looking to control but Young is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Gunnarsson looking to secure an arm triangle but Young defends it well. #T12#
Young tries to improve his position but instead Gunnarsson has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Young (8) vs (18) Gunnarsson
Young turns into Gunnarsson and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Young (10) vs (18) Gunnarsson
Young trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Young drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gunnarsson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Young has Gunnarsson in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Young (10) vs (20) Gunnarsson
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#
Young looking for a guillotine here but Gunnarsson defends easily.
Gunnarsson trying to control but Young is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Young working for submissions but it's allowed Gunnarsson to get to half guard.
#T13#
Young is not content to let Gunnarsson control the position.
Gunnarsson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Young gets back to full guard.
Gunnarsson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gunnarsson prevents Young from improving his position.
Young is not content to let Gunnarsson control the position.#SUB#
Young actively working from the bottom here.#T14##SUB2#
Gunnarsson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Young wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Gunnarsson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Young has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gunnarsson trying to control from half guard but Young is working away.
Young tries to get to full guard but Gunnarsson has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Gunnarsson is looking for a kimura here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Young moves into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gunnarsson wins on points by 20 to 10.
A relieved looking Gunnar Gunnarsson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Ryder Young spoke after the fight, saying 'I don’t know mate. Someone said the pub was this way but I don’t see a fucking bar, do you?'. |
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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 15 wins and 6 losses; Bong Ji Woo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 11 losses; Calixto Cardona!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cardona shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ji Woo as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Cardona scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ji Woo (0) vs (2) Cardona
Ji Woo moves into full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ji Woo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ji Woo (2) vs (2) Cardona#SUB2#
Cardona looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ji Woo has picked Cardona up and slammed him! Cardona can't keep hold of the triangle and Ji Woo manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ji Woo (5) vs (2) Cardona
Cardona tries to improve position but can't.
Cardona is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ji Woo is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ji Woo (7) vs (2) Cardona
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardona can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Cardona defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ji Woo.
Cardona is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T1##SUB#
Cardona tries to improve his position but Ji Woo has taken his back! Ji Woo has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Cardona tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Ji Woo pushes Cardona away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bong Ji Woo!
After winning the bout, Bong Ji Woo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 15 losses; Jack Lynn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Rupert Helenius!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lynn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Helenius is fending him off so far but Lynn persists. Nope, Helenius circles away and we're back to standing.
Lynn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Lynn feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lynn (2) vs (0) Helenius
Lynn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Lynn lying in Helenius's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Helenius decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Lynn taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rupert Helenius!
An out of breath Rupert Helenius thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Calan Smith! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 27 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Fiachna throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fiachna off to one side.
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Fiachna on that attempt.
No luck for Fiachna with that takedown attempt.
Smith tries to counter by clinching up but Fiachna breaks away and moves out of range.
Calan Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darragh Fiachna.
Fiachna shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fiachna gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Smith moves into the clinch.
Fiachna is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Smith gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Smith is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fiachna changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smith fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fiachna looks winded!
Fiachna fails to land the takedown.
No luck for Fiachna with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Smith moves into the clinch.
Fiachna goes for a takedown attempt but Smith pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nice sprawl there from Smith as Fiachna shoots in.
Fiachna throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fiachna off to one side. #T1##CL#
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Fiachna in a clinch.
#TD#
Smith drags the fight down to the ground.
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#
Smith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fiachna gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Smith has his foot on Fiachna's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fiachna works his way back into a safe position though.
Smith keeping full guard, as Fiachna tries to pass. #SUB#
Fiachna avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Fiachna working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB#
Smith looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fiachna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiachna passes Smith's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fiachna wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working. #T2#
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
Fiachna trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Fiachna prevents Smith from improving his position.#SUB2#
Fiachna is working for a kimura but Smith is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fiachna prevents Smith from improving his position.
Fiachna tries to pass the half guard into mount. Smith knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Smith is refusing to be controlled, as Fiachna sits in half guard. #SUB#
Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fiachna is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Fiachna trying to control from half guard but Smith is working away.
Smith gets back to full guard.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Fiachna from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Smith is looking for a triangle here but Fiachna uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (0) vs (3) Fiachna#T4#
Fiachna has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Smith (0) vs (5) Fiachna
Fiachna looking to control but Smith is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Smith looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Smith (0) vs (8) Fiachna
Fiachna controlling from the back.
Fiachna's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Fiachna is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Smith is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Darragh Fiachna!
Our winner, Darragh Fiachna, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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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 23 wins and 12 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 5 losses; Tobi Terrorelli!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Terrorelli tries to keep at a distance but Leifsson has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Terrorelli has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Leifsson uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Leifsson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Terrorelli throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Leifsson escapes and throws Terrorelli's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (3) vs (0) Terrorelli
Terrorelli is trying to get back to half guard.
Terrorelli sneaks a leg under to get back to half 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.#SUB2#
Terrorelli is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Leifsson pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Terrorelli looking to work for a kimura 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#
Terrorelli actively working from the bottom here.
Leifsson prevents Terrorelli from improving his position.#T1#
Terrorelli is not content to let Leifsson control the position.
Terrorelli is looking to improve his position.
Terrorelli wants to get back to full guard but Leifsson has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (6) vs (0) Terrorelli
Terrorelli is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Leifsson is trying to get an arm triangle but Terrorelli is defending well.
Terrorelli gets back to half guard.#T2#
Terrorelli wants to improve his position but Leifsson is controlling well.
Leifsson is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Terrorelli looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Terrorelli looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Terrorelli is staying active underneath Leifsson, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Terrorelli is trying to get back to full guard.
Terrorelli is looking to get back to full guard here but Leifsson has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (9) vs (0) Terrorelli
Leifsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Terrorelli 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.
Terrorelli tries to buck Leifsson off but Leifsson is having none of it.
Leifsson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Leifsson wants to control but Terrorelli is keeping him busy. #T4#
Terrorelli is looking to regain half guard here but Leifsson keeps moving and retains side control.
Terrorelli manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (9) vs (2) Terrorelli#SUB2#
Terrorelli is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are battling for position here. Leifsson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Leifsson working a defensive guard here.
Terrorelli is looking to pass into half guard but Leifsson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Leifsson is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (11) vs (2) Terrorelli
Leifsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Terrorelli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
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.
Leifsson wants to control from the top but Terrorelli keeps moving.
Terrorelli wants to sweep but no luck.
Leifsson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Terrorelli is looking for a triangle here but Leifsson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (14) vs (2) Terrorelli
Leifsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Terrorelli keeps working. #T6#
Terrorelli is looking for a sweep.
Terrorelli is not content to let Leifsson control the position.
Leifsson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Terrorelli will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Leifsson trying to control the position but Terrorelli is working away.
Terrorelli tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T7#
Terrorelli keeps trying to improve his position.
Leifsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Terrorelli keeps working.
Terrorelli is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Leifsson off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Leifsson (14) vs (6) Terrorelli
Leifsson controlling Terrorelli 's hands. #SUB2#
Leifsson fending off the submission attempt from Terrorelli. #SUB2#
Terrorelli is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Leifsson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T8#
Terrorelli is trying to stick to Leifsson's back but Leifsson is turning into Terrorelli. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Terrorelli's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Leifsson. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (16) vs (6) Terrorelli#SUB2#
Terrorelli looking for a guillotine here but Leifsson defends easily.
#SUB2#
Terrorelli throws his legs up looking for a submission but Leifsson uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (19) vs (6) Terrorelli
Terrorelli gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Terrorelli tries to get to full guard but Leifsson has control of the leg.
Leifsson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Terrorelli! Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (22) vs (6) Terrorelli
Terrorelli is controlling an arm, preventing Leifsson from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T9#
Leifsson controlling the position easily from mount.
Leifsson is looking to work his way around to Terrorelli's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Terrorelli is trying desperately to improve position.
Terrorelli is trying to reverse the position but instead Leifsson has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Leifsson (25) vs (6) Terrorelli
You can see the frustration on Terrorelli's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Leifsson keeps control of the position easily here as Terrorelli tries to buck him off.
Leifsson has the hooks in. Terrorelli is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T10#
Leifsson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
You can see the frustration on Terrorelli's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Leifsson trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Terrorelli is in bad spot here.
Leifsson tries to get the hooks in deep but Terrorelli pushed the leg off.
Leifsson slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Leifsson is hanging on to Terrorelli's back as he tries to escape.
#T11#
Leifsson biding his time, controlling Terrorelli.
Terrorelli staying busy and making it hard for Leifsson to control.
Terrorelli rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Leifsson is looking to advance position but Terrorelli won't allow it. #SUB2#
Terrorelli with the active half guard here but Leifsson passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (28) vs (6) Terrorelli
Terrorelli tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Terrorelli is still trying to improve position.
Terrorelli being controlled for a moment. #T12#
Terrorelli tries to improve position but can't.
Leifsson trying to control the position but Terrorelli is working away.
Leifsson is really struggling to control Terrorelli but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Terrorelli trying to remain calm as Leifsson controls from the top position.
Terrorelli is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Terrorelli looking for submissions off his back.
Leifsson trying to pass the guard but Terrorelli defending well. #T13#
Terrorelli wants to get back to full guard.
Leifsson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Terrorelli moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Terrorelli looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Leifsson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Terrorelli works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Terrorelli looking for subs off his back but Leifsson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Terrorelli looks winded!
Terrorelli wants to get back to full guard.#T14#
Leifsson is trying to control. Terrorelli wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Leifsson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Terrorelli sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Terrorelli looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Terrorelli looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Leifsson controlling the pace.
Terrorelli tries to roll over but Leifsson keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Leifsson in particular looking to stall.
Leifsson 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: Leifsson (31) vs (6) Terrorelli
And that's the end of the fight!
Leifsson takes the fight on points by 31 to 6.
After winning the bout, Skjoldr Leifsson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 8 losses; Jerry Curls! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 11 losses; Thomas Bennett!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nice sprawl there from Curls as Bennett shoots in.#TD2#
Bennett looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Curls! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Curls (0) vs (4) Bennett#SUB2#
Bennett thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Curls tries to bench press Bennett off him but Bennett keeps the position. #SUB2#
Bennett tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bennett has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Bennett goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Curls rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bennett's guard! Nice work there by Curls! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Curls (2) vs (4) Bennett
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curls content to stall in guard here.
Curls trying to control the position from guard on top but Bennett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB2#
Curls avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bennett can't keep his opponent in guard - Curls advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bennett tries to get to full guard but Curls has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Curls passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (5) vs (4) Bennett
Curls mounts Bennett! Really nice guard pass there!
Curls trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bennett is looking to get to half guard.#T2#
Curls controlling from the full mount.
Bennett is looking to get to half guard.
Bennett 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: Curls (5) vs (6) Bennett
Bennett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Curls swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Bennett has gone for a leg lock! Curls slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bennett's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Curls (7) vs (6) Bennett#SUB2#
Bennett escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Curls gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bennett lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Curls (7) vs (8) Bennett
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.#T3#
Bennett sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Curls's guard. #SUB2#
Bennett is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Bennett is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Curls defends it well.
Curls trying to hold on to Bennett's head to control him but Bennett postures up.
#SUB2#
Bennett is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Curls doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bennett. #SUB2#
Bennett is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Curls is just riding it out for now. Bennett eventually gives up the hold. #T4##SUB2#
Bennett is looking for a kimura but Curls is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bennett to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Bennett is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Curls sees it coming and defends easily.
Bennett tries to pass the half guard into mount. Curls knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Bennett trying to work for an americana but Curls has managed to regain full guard.
Bennett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Curls is controlling Bennett's posture.#SUB2#
Bennett drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Curls manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bennett has Curls in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Curls (9) vs (8) Bennett#T5#
Curls advances to half guard.
Curls moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (12) vs (8) Bennett#SUB#
Curls looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Curls moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Bennett is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Curls moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Curls (14) vs (8) Bennett#T6#
Bennett can't escape the position.
Curls controlling from mount.
Bennett is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Curls looking to control but Bennett is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bennett is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bennett regains half guard.
Curls is looking to take a break and control but Bennett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bennett wants to get back to full guard.#T7##SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Curls pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Curls moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Bennett. Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (17) vs (8) Bennett
Bennett is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bennett manages to work his way to half guard, despite Curls's best efforts.#SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Curls pulls his head out easily.
Curls seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bennett does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Curls passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bennett! Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (20) vs (8) Bennett
Bennett can't escape the position.
#T8#
Curls looking to control but Bennett is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bennett manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Bennett wants to improve his position but Curls is controlling well.
Curls wants to take a breather but Bennett is having none of it.
Bennett wants to sweep but Curls has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (23) vs (8) Bennett
Bennett is looking to reverse the position.#T9#
Bennett sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Curls pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Curls moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Bennett. Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (26) vs (8) Bennett
Bennett tries to buck Curls off but Curls is having none of it.
Curls wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bennett keeps working.
Bennett is looking to regain half guard here but Curls keeps moving and retains side control.
Curls content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T10#
Bennett tries to bench press Curls off him but Curls keeps the position.
Bennett keeps trying to improve his position.
Curls has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Curls (28) vs (8) Bennett
Curls takes Bennett's back. Score +3 for taking back: Curls (31) vs (8) Bennett
Bennett is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Bennett tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Curls has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Bennett is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jerry Curls!
Jerry Curls seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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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 25 wins and 17 losses; Cole Orion! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 99 wins and 52 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Orion rushes Pavlov and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#TD2#
Pavlov has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Orion regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Orion (0) vs (2) Pavlov
Orion wants to sweep but no luck.
Pavlov sitting in guard here, content to control.
It looks like Pavlov might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion trying to keep a closed guard but Pavlov is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Orion had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pavlov defends it easily.#T1#
Pavlov 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.
My spies in Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch inform me that Pavlov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Orion is retaining full guard.
Pavlov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Let's hope that Pavlov 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.#T2#
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Orion is keeping the position.
Pavlov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Orion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orion controlling Pavlov's posture. #SUB#
Orion working for a triangle but Pavlov defends it easily.
Pavlov trying to control but Orion is working from the bottom. #T3#
Orion wants to improve his position but instead Pavlov has moved into half guard.
Pavlov is trying to control. Orion wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pavlov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Orion knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pavlov controlling the action here.
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.
Pavlov is trying to control the action in half guard but Orion is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Orion gets full guard.
Orion keeping full guard, as Pavlov tries to pass.
Pavlov keeps trying to improve his position.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Orion keeps moving.
Orion will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pavlov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T5#
Pavlov trying to control but Orion is working from the bottom.
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Orion is keeping the position for now.
Pavlov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Orion keeping full guard, as Pavlov tries to pass. #T6#
Orion managing to control the position.
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Orion is retaining full guard.
Orion wants to sweep here but Pavlov controlling him for the moment.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Orion keeps moving.
Pavlov is fighting to break Orion's control of his arms but Orion is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T7#
Orion can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pavlov controls the pace.
Orion is trying to hold Pavlov in close to prevent damage but Pavlov has managed to pass into half guard.
Pavlov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T8#
Orion trying to control here.
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.
Pavlov prevents Orion from improving his position.
Pavlov working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Orion's thigh. Orion counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Orion working a defensive guard here.
Orion is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orion (2) vs (2) Pavlov
Pavlov is looking to improve his position.
#T9#
Pavlov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pavlov is controlling Orion's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Orion trying to control the action but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Pavlov is looking to improve his position.
Pavlov controlling the position well.
Orion stalling. #T10#
Pavlov is looking to improve his position.
Orion seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pavlov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pavlov trying to control here.
Orion is trying to control. Pavlov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pavlov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Orion postures up.
#T11#
Pavlov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pavlov trying to keep a closed guard but Orion is proving a slippery customer.
Pavlov wants to hit a sweep here but Orion passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Pavlov there! Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (5) vs (2) Pavlov
Orion controlling the pace for now.
Pavlov tries to reverse the position but Orion maintains control.
Pavlov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Orion wants to control but Pavlov is keeping him busy. #T12#
Pavlov is trying to maintain the position but Orion is very close to passing his half guard.
Pavlov controlling the position well.
Orion is looking to take a break and control but Pavlov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pavlov trying to control but Orion postures up.
Pavlov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T13#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pavlov wants to control but Orion is keeping busy.
Pavlov is trying to get back to full guard.
Pavlov won't allow Orion to pass to mount.
Pavlov wants to control but Orion is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Orion wants to take a breather but Pavlov is having none of it. #T14#
Orion tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pavlov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pavlov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pavlov.
Pavlov looking to control.
Pavlov wants to control the position but Orion says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Pavlov is trying to get back to full guard.
Orion keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pavlov is looking to get back to full guard here but Orion has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (8) vs (2) Pavlov
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov is trying to improve his position.
Orion trying to control the position but Pavlov is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Orion takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Cole Orion thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 73 wins and 40 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 14 losses; Juha Ahokas!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Diesel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ahokas avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
Ahokas forces Diesel back against the ropes and clinches.#TD2#
Diesel is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ahokas is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Diesel to the mat. Diesel regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (0) vs (2) Ahokas
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Diesel holds on and takes a little breather.
Ahokas tries to free his leg and advance position but Diesel is retaining full guard.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Ahokas from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahokas content to stall in guard here.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Ahokas from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Diesel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ahokas controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Ahokas from controlling successfully.
Diesel has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
Ahokas wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
Ahokas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diesel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diesel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Diesel is really struggling to control Ahokas but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T3#
Diesel seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Ahokas from controlling successfully.
Diesel is trying to hold Ahokas in close to prevent damage but Ahokas has managed to pass into half guard.
#T4#
Ahokas trying to control from half guard but Diesel is working away.
Ahokas wants to free his trapped foot but Diesel is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ahokas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diesel keeps working.
Diesel is trying to get back to full guard.#T5#
Diesel has a hand on Ahokas's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ahokas takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (0) vs (5) Ahokas
Ahokas trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Diesel has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Diesel (0) vs (8) Ahokas
Diesel tries to escape the position.
#T6#
Ahokas controls the position.
Diesel trying to control the hands but Ahokas won't let him. #T7#
Ahokas tries to get the hooks in deep but Diesel pushed the leg off.
Ahokas not allowing Diesel to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on Diesel's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Diesel prevents Ahokas from getting a body triangle.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T8#
Ahokas wants to control but Diesel is keeping busy.
Diesel rolls, trying to escape but Ahokas keeps control of the position.
Ahokas wants to control but Diesel manages to buck him off and is now in Ahokas's guard! Nice work there by Diesel! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (8) Ahokas
Diesel 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.
Ahokas is trying to keep Diesel in close.
#T9#
Diesel's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Diesel forces his way into half guard.
Ahokas wants to get back to full guard but Diesel has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (5) vs (8) Ahokas
Ahokas regains half guard there - taking advantage of Diesel's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T10#
Ahokas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ahokas is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Diesel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ahokas looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T11#
Ahokas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Diesel manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (5) vs (10) Ahokas
Diesel trying to control the position.
Ahokas controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ahokas tries to free his leg and advance position but Diesel is retaining full guard. #T12#
Diesel working a defensive guard here.
Ahokas stopping the sweep attempt from Diesel.
Diesel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ahokas controls the pace.
Diesel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T13#
Ahokas trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Ahokas controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Diesel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ahokas defends well.#T14#
Ahokas slips nicely into half guard.
Ahokas wants to free his trapped foot but Diesel is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Diesel wants to control but Ahokas passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (5) vs (13) Ahokas
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ahokas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diesel keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ahokas wins on points by 13 to 5.
Juha Ahokas thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 62 wins and 19 losses; Dragan Hozdic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 29 losses; Bazar Al Jhit!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Hozdic closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Al Jhit's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hozdic (2) vs (0) Al Jhit
Hozdic preventing the sweep.
Al Jhit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Al Jhit is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hozdic is aware though and is defending well.
Al Jhit trying to keep a closed guard but Hozdic is proving a slippery customer.
Hozdic trying to control but Al Jhit is working from the bottom.
Hozdic will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hozdic tries to free his leg and advance position but Al Jhit is retaining full guard.
Hozdic controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Al Jhit looking for a sweep. Not yet Al Jhit, not yet. #SUB2#
Al Jhit has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hozdic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Al Jhit is trying to keep Hozdic in close.
#T2#
Hozdic is stalling in the full guard.
Hozdic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hozdic is fighting to break Al Jhit's control of his arms but Al Jhit is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hozdic showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Al Jhit pulls Hozdic in to control the position. #T3#
Al Jhit is trying to control the position but Hozdic postures up.
Hozdic is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Al Jhit 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.
Hozdic slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (5) vs (0) Al Jhit
Al Jhit gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Al Jhit is trying to maintain the position but Hozdic is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Al Jhit wants to improve his position but Hozdic is controlling well.
Al Jhit keeps trying to improve his position.
Hozdic not doing much here.
Al Jhit wants to control the action here but instead Hozdic manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (8) vs (0) Al Jhit#T5#
Al Jhit is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hozdic trying to control but Al Jhit is having none of it.
Al Jhit is looking to improve his position but Hozdic isn't that keen on the idea.
Hozdic manages to capitalize on a mistake by Al Jhit to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hozdic (11) vs (0) Al Jhit
Al Jhit is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Hozdic off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Hozdic has good solid back control here. #T6#
A lull in the action here.
Hozdic has good solid back control here.
Hozdic tries to get the hooks in deep but Al Jhit pushed the leg off.
Al Jhit is trying to break free.
#T7#
Hozdic controlling the position well here. Al Jhit rolled but Hozdic kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
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.
Al Jhit wants to control his opponent's hands but Hozdic gets his hands free.
Al Jhit tries to break free.
Hozdic wants to control but Al Jhit is keeping busy.
You can see the frustration on Al Jhit's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Al Jhit trying to control the hands but Hozdic won't let him.
What can Al Jhit do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T8#
Al Jhit breaks Hozdic's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hozdic (11) vs (2) Al Jhit
Hozdic keeping moving, preventing Al Jhit from controlling successfully.
Al Jhit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hozdic is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Hozdic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T9#
Al Jhit postures up.
Al Jhit preventing the sweep.
Hozdic pulls Al Jhit in close to his closed guard and prevents Al Jhit from doing any damage or advancing position.
Al Jhit wants to control from the top but Hozdic keeps moving.
Al Jhit sitting in guard here, content to control. #T10#
Al Jhit being controlled here momentarily.
Al Jhit wants to control from the top but Hozdic keeps moving.
Al Jhit wants to pass the guard but Hozdic is keeping the position.
My spies in Undisputed inform me that Al Jhit has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Al Jhit 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 (13) vs (2) Al Jhit#T11#
Al Jhit keeping moving, preventing Hozdic from controlling successfully.
Al Jhit controls Hozdic momentarily but Hozdic frees himself.
Hozdic's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hozdic postures up.
Al Jhit wants to sweep but no luck.
Al Jhit wants to control the position but Hozdic says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T12#
Al Jhit gets full guard.
Hozdic controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hozdic looking to pass the guard.
Al Jhit can't keep his opponent in guard - Hozdic advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Al Jhit is trying to maintain the position but Hozdic is very close to passing his half guard.
Al Jhit is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Al Jhit is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hozdic's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hozdic's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hozdic (13) vs (6) Al Jhit
Hozdic staying busy and making it hard for Al Jhit to control. #T13##SUB2#
Al Jhit is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Hozdic has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Al Jhit is looking for a choke. Hozdic gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Hozdic manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hozdic (15) vs (6) Al Jhit
Hozdic works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T14#
Hozdic is just content to waste time from the top position. Al Jhit takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Hozdic controls from within his opponent's guard.
Al Jhit looking to control but Hozdic passes into half guard.
Al Jhit is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hozdic wants to pass to mount but Al Jhit is defending the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hozdic takes the fight on points by 15 to 6.
Dragan Hozdic retains his super heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Dragan Hozdic 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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