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Bots de Garra 44 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Hirata Hitoshi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Elrey Dorado!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Hitoshi gets tackled into the ropes by Dorado. Dorado maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Dorado pulls guard.
Dorado looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hitoshi is one step ahead there.
Hitoshi tries to free his leg and advance position but Dorado is retaining full guard.
Hitoshi stands and throws Dorado's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hitoshi (3) vs (0) Dorado
You can see the frustration on Dorado's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Hitoshi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Hitoshi goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dorado has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hitoshi but great work by Dorado. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hitoshi (3) vs (4) Dorado
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitoshi trying to remain calm as Dorado controls from the top position.#SUB2#
Dorado wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hitoshi, who protects the arm well.
Hitoshi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dorado wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Dorado tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Dorado passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hitoshi! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hitoshi (3) vs (6) Dorado
Dorado can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hitoshi is looking to escape.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've been hearing good reports from Hitoshi'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.
Hitoshi tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2#
Dorado can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hitoshi is looking to escape.
Hitoshi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dorado is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Dorado prevents Hitoshi from getting the reversal.
Dorado looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dorado trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dorado looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hitoshi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hitoshi is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Dorado tries to control but Hitoshi wriggling away.
Hitoshi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hitoshi is squirming around, avoiding Dorado's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Hitoshi defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dorado.
Dorado trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hitoshi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dorado can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hitoshi is looking to escape. #T4#
Hitoshi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dorado trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Dorado looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Hitoshi tries to reverse the position but Dorado maintains control.#T5#
Dorado can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hitoshi is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Dorado looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Hitoshi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hitoshi manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Hitoshi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dorado doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dorado manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dorado stays in close to Hitoshi's body and controls the position.
Hitoshi keeping moving, preventing Dorado from controlling successfully.
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.
Hitoshi is looking to sweep but instead, Dorado has passed into half guard.
#T6#
Dorado trying to control from half guard but Hitoshi is working away.
Dorado controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Dorado wants to work for an arm triangle but Hitoshi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hitoshi wants to get back to full guard but Dorado has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hitoshi (3) vs (9) Dorado#SUB2#
Dorado is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hitoshi has escaped the position, nice work there.
A lull in the action here.#T7#
Hitoshi is not content to let Dorado control the position.
Hitoshi looking for a sweep but Dorado has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hitoshi (3) vs (11) Dorado
Dorado wants to control the pace but Hitoshi is squirming around nicely.
Hitoshi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hitoshi is squirming around, avoiding Dorado's attempts to control the action.
Hitoshi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hitoshi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dorado's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dorado's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hitoshi (7) vs (11) Dorado#T8##SUB#
Hitoshi looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Dorado defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Hitoshi's arms.
Hitoshi is trying to stick to Dorado's back but Dorado is turning into Hitoshi. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hitoshi's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dorado. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hitoshi (7) vs (13) Dorado
Dorado stands and throws Hitoshi's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hitoshi (7) vs (16) Dorado
Dorado is looking to take a break and control but Hitoshi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hitoshi is looking for a sweep.#T9#
Dorado trying to control the position but Hitoshi is working away.
Hitoshi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hitoshi trying to remain calm as Dorado controls from the top position.#SUB2#
Dorado is trying to get an arm triangle but Hitoshi is defending well.
Hitoshi tries to bench press Dorado off him but Dorado keeps the position.
Hitoshi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dorado looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dorado passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hitoshi! Score +3 for passing guard: Hitoshi (7) vs (19) Dorado
Hitoshi is trying desperately to improve position.#T10#
Dorado trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hitoshi manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hitoshi is looking for a sweep. Dorado is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hitoshi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dorado is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dorado trying to control but Hitoshi is working from the bottom.
Hitoshi wants to sweep here but Dorado controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Dorado thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T11#
Hitoshi looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dorado puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hitoshi is trying to get back to full guard.
Dorado wants to take a breather but Hitoshi is having none of it.
Dorado passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hitoshi (7) vs (22) Dorado
Dorado controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Dorado working for a submission but Hitoshi is keeping him at bay.
Dorado trying to control but Hitoshi is having none of it. #T12#
Dorado sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hitoshi 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: Hitoshi (9) vs (22) Dorado
Hitoshi passes Dorado's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dorado wants to control but Hitoshi is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Hitoshi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dorado has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Hitoshi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dorado trying to hold on to Hitoshi's head to control him but Hitoshi postures up.
#T13##SUB#
Hitoshi is looking for a kimura but Dorado is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hitoshi to get the leverage.
Dorado is trying to maintain the position but Hitoshi is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Hitoshi is working for a kimura but Dorado is defending it quite comfortably.
Dorado slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hitoshi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Hitoshi has gone for a leg lock! Dorado slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hitoshi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hitoshi (9) vs (24) Dorado#T14#
Dorado stands and throws Hitoshi's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hitoshi (9) vs (27) Dorado
Hitoshi is looking for a sweep.
Dorado trying to control the action but Hitoshi is working from the bottom.
Dorado gets to mount! Hitoshi was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hitoshi (9) vs (29) Dorado#SUB2#
Dorado looking to isolate an arm here. Hitoshi doesn't see it coming and as Dorado extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Dorado!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Elrey Dorado!
After winning the bout, Elrey Dorado 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 14 losses; Ricky Judge! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 18 losses; Shogun Silva!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Judge drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Judge (2) vs (0) Silva
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.#SUB2#
Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Judge can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Silva 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.#SUB#
Judge drops back looking for a leg! Silva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Silva manages to kick Judge off! Judge jumps back into Silva's guard.
Judge trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Judge pushes down on Silva's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Judge is looking for a kimura but Silva is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Judge to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Silva is defending against the submission attempts here by Judge.
#SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Judge passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Judge (5) vs (0) Silva#T1##SUB#
Judge 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 wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Judge (8) vs (0) Silva
Silva is keeping busy.
Silva is trying to break free.
Silva manages to reverse the position and now he's in Judge's guard. Nice work there by Silva.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Judge (8) vs (2) Silva#SUB2#
Silva drops back looking for a leg! Judge is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Judge manages to kick Silva off! Silva jumps back into Judge's guard. #SUB#
Judge looking for a guillotine here but Silva defends easily.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Judge swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Judge controls Silva momentarily but Silva frees himself. #SUB2#
Silva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Judge is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Judge might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Silva won't allow Judge to sweep him here.
Judge controlling the position.
Judge tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Silva drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Silva jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Judge is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Judge (10) vs (2) Silva#SUB#
Judge drops back looking for a leg! Silva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Silva manages to kick Judge off! Judge jumps back into Silva's guard.
Silva 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.
Judge slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Judge (13) vs (2) Silva#T3#
Silva is looking to regain half guard here but Judge keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Judge thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Judge looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Judge is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Silva has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Judge tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Silva tries to bench press Judge off him but Judge keeps the position. #SUB#
Judge is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Silva knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4##SUB#
Judge is trying to get an arm triangle but Silva is defending well.
Silva tries to buck Judge off but Judge is having none of it.
Judge gets to mount! Silva was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Judge (15) vs (2) Silva
Silva tries to reverse the position but Judge maintains control.
Judge can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silva is looking to escape. #SUB#
Judge looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Judge with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Silva 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.#T5##SUB#
Judge looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Judge is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Silva has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Judge prevents Silva from improving his position.
Judge passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Judge (18) vs (2) Silva
Silva is working to get back to half guard.
Judge trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T6#
Silva is trying desperately to improve position.
Judge works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Judge (21) vs (2) Silva
You can see the frustration on Silva's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Silva is trying to defend against the choke here but Judge has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Judge Tightens the hold and Silva taps out furiously! Judge displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ricky Judge!
Ricky Judge very nearly forgot to thank KRAKEN Nutrition + Laundry amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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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 7 wins and 5 losses; Rupert Helenius! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Ferkingstad drives through and clinches with Helenius against the ropes.
#TD2#
Ferkingstad pulls guard.
Ferkingstad bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Helenius's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helenius (0) vs (2) Ferkingstad
Helenius 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.
Ferkingstad wants to control from the top but Helenius keeps moving.
Helenius has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ferkingstad has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Helenius (0) vs (5) Ferkingstad
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferkingstad looking to control but instead Helenius has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#SUB2#
Ferkingstad is looking for a kimura here.
Ferkingstad wants to control but Helenius is keeping him busy. #T1#
Ferkingstad trying to pass the guard but Helenius defending well.
Helenius gets back to full guard.
Ferkingstad trying to control the position from guard on top but Helenius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ferkingstad wants to pass the guard but Helenius is keeping the position.#T2#
Ferkingstad preventing the sweep.
Ferkingstad trying to control the position from guard on top but Helenius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Helenius pulls Ferkingstad in close to prevent any damage.
Ferkingstad looking to pass the guard.
Ferkingstad is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ferkingstad passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Helenius (0) vs (8) Ferkingstad
Helenius is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Ferkingstad swings around for an armbar but Helenius sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ferkingstad's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helenius (2) vs (8) Ferkingstad
Ferkingstad working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Ferkingstad wants to sweep here but Helenius controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Ferkingstad working for submissions but it's allowed Helenius to get to half guard.
Ferkingstad keeping control of the position. #SUB2#
Ferkingstad looking for submissions off his back.#T5##SUB#
Helenius is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ferkingstad doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Helenius.
Ferkingstad wants to control but Helenius is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T6#
Well, if Helenius 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.
Ferkingstad trying to control here.
Ferkingstad gets back to full guard.
Helenius looking to pass the guard. #T7#
Ferkingstad bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Helenius's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helenius (2) vs (10) Ferkingstad
Helenius is trying to keep Ferkingstad in close.
Helenius keeping moving, preventing Ferkingstad from controlling successfully.
Helenius tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T8#
Ferkingstad controlling from the top position.
Ferkingstad wants to control from the top but Helenius keeps moving.
Helenius bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ferkingstad's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helenius (4) vs (10) Ferkingstad#SUB2#
Ferkingstad is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Helenius passes into half guard. #T9#
Ferkingstad trying to control but Helenius postures up.
#SUB2#
Ferkingstad is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Helenius pulls his head out easily.
Ferkingstad is staying active underneath Helenius, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ferkingstad wants to get back to full guard.
Ferkingstad wants to control but Helenius is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T10#
Ferkingstad tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Helenius has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Helenius (7) vs (10) Ferkingstad
Helenius prevents Ferkingstad from getting the reversal.
Ferkingstad gets back to half guard.
Helenius seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ferkingstad is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Helenius's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Helenius's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Helenius (7) vs (14) Ferkingstad#T11##SUB2#
Helenius 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 Ferkingstad gets his way!
Helenius rolls, trying to escape but Ferkingstad keeps control of 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.
Ferkingstad is looking to control Helenius but Helenius is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Well, with Ferkingstad on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Helenius is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Ferkingstad has good solid back control here.
Helenius wants to control his opponent's hands but Ferkingstad gets his hands free. #T12#
Helenius tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Ferkingstad working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Ferkingstad seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Helenius's chin but Helenius turns very nicely into Ferkingstad's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Helenius.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helenius (9) vs (14) Ferkingstad
Ferkingstad keeping moving, preventing Helenius from controlling successfully. #T13#
Ferkingstad tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Helenius postures up.
#T14#
Helenius trying to control but Ferkingstad is working from the bottom.
Ferkingstad tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Ferkingstad looking for a guillotine here but Helenius defends easily.
Helenius controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Helenius pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ferkingstad is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ferkingstad wins on points by 14 to 9.
After winning the bout, Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad 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 73 wins and 41 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Tobi Terrorelli!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Diesel shoots in but no luck this time.
Diesel shoots for a double leg takedown but Terrorelli sprawls well. He's pushed Diesel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Terrorelli drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Diesel defends it well.
Diesel shoots in looking for a takedown but Terrorelli manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Diesel's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And Terrorelli tries to counter it with a takedown but Diesel pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurt Diesel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diesel looks for a takedown but Terrorelli sprawls well.
Diesel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Terrorelli swivels and escapes.
Terrorelli feints the counter takedown.
Diesel darts in looking for a takedown but Terrorelli gets double underhooks and turns Diesel into the ropes.
Terrorelli wants a takedown.
Diesel wants a takedown.
#TD2#
Terrorelli gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (0) vs (2) Terrorelli
Diesel is trying to maintain the position but Terrorelli is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Terrorelli is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Diesel defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel wants to control but Terrorelli is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Terrorelli is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Diesel has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1##SUB2#
Terrorelli is trying to work for a kimura but Diesel is defending well.
#SUB2#
Terrorelli is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Diesel to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Diesel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Terrorelli trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Terrorelli has gone for a leg lock! Diesel slips out almost immediately though and dives into Terrorelli's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (2) Terrorelli#SUB2#
Terrorelli has his foot on Diesel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Diesel works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Terrorelli wants to improve his position but instead Diesel has moved into half guard.
#SUB#
Diesel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Diesel is looking to advance position but Terrorelli won't allow it.
Terrorelli is trying to get back to full guard.
Diesel frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (5) vs (2) Terrorelli
Diesel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Terrorelli is looking to improve his position but Diesel isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Diesel looking to control but Terrorelli is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Terrorelli regains half guard.
Diesel slows the pace down in half guard.
Terrorelli wants to improve his position but Diesel is controlling well.
Diesel trying to control the action but Terrorelli is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Terrorelli actively working from the bottom here.
Diesel is keen to just control but Terrorelli is a slippery customer.#T4#
Diesel trying to control the pace.
Terrorelli moves into full guard.
Terrorelli looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diesel is one step ahead there.
Diesel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Terrorelli is keeping the position for now.
Terrorelli has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Diesel has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (8) vs (2) Terrorelli
Terrorelli is looking to reverse the position.
Terrorelli manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (8) vs (4) Terrorelli#SUB2#
Terrorelli is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Diesel defends it well. #T5#
Diesel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Terrorelli's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Terrorelli's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Diesel (12) vs (4) Terrorelli
Terrorelli wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Diesel has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Terrorelli is in real trouble here. Diesel gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Terrorelli is tapping out! Diesel wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kurt Diesel!
An out of breath Kurt Diesel 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 11 wins and 12 losses; Thomas Bennett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 99 wins and 53 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice sprawl there from Pavlov as Bennett shoots in.#TD#
Bennett shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bennett showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bennett (2) vs (0) Pavlov
Pavlov is trying to get back to full guard.
Pavlov trying to control but Bennett postures up.
#SUB#
Bennett is working for a kimura but Pavlov is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pavlov is pressing down on Bennett's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Bennett drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bennett jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov keeping full guard, as Bennett tries to pass.
Bennett has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB#
Bennett drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bennett jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pavlov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bennett (2) vs (2) Pavlov
Pavlov sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1##SUB#
Bennett is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pavlov is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Bennett has his foot on Pavlov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pavlov works his way back into a safe position though.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Bennett keeps moving. #SUB#
Pavlov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bennett has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pavlov has managed to get both his arms back between Bennett's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Bennett working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pavlov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pavlov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pavlov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pavlov pushing down on Bennett's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bennett works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Bennett is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pavlov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pavlov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (2) vs (5) Pavlov
Bennett stops Pavlov from passing to mount.
Bennett is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pavlov is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Bennett's shoulder. That is not cool.
Bennett 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.
Pavlov taking a breather here.
Bennett manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bennett (4) vs (5) Pavlov#T3##SUB#
Bennett is trying to work for a kimura but Pavlov is defending well.
Pavlov gets full guard.
Bennett postures up.
Pavlov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pavlov is pulling down on Bennett's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Bennett drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bennett jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Bennett drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pavlov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bennett has Pavlov in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bennett (4) vs (7) Pavlov#SUB#
Bennett is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pavlov defends well.
Pavlov sitting in guard here, content to 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.#T4#
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Bennett keeps moving. #SUB#
Bennett had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pavlov defends it easily.
Pavlov works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.
Pavlov wants to control but Bennett is keeping him busy.
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!#SUB#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pavlov wants to take a breather but Bennett is having none of it. #T5#
Bennett works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Bennett is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Bennett looking for a guillotine here but Pavlov defends easily.
Pavlov pushing down on Bennett's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bennett tries to get to full guard but Pavlov has control of the leg. #SUB#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pavlov 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: Bennett (4) vs (10) Pavlov
Bennett is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bennett has given up his back. Will we see Pavlov going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Bennett (4) vs (13) Pavlov#T6#
Pavlov controlling the position well here. Bennett rolled but Pavlov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Pavlov struggling to keep hold of the position.
Pavlov controlling from the back.
Pavlov wants to control but Bennett is keeping busy.
Bennett can't escape the position.
Bennett is working hard here to advance position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Pavlov controlling the positon.
Bennett looking very determined here, making life difficult for Pavlov.
Pavlov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T7#
Bennett wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Pavlov working for a choke but Bennett is defending well.
Pavlov tries to keep control of the position but Bennett is staying busy.
Bennett turns into Pavlov and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bennett (6) vs (13) Pavlov#SUB#
Bennett thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pavlov working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Bennett has gone for a leg lock! Pavlov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bennett's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bennett (6) vs (15) Pavlov#T8#
Pavlov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Bennett keeps moving. #SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pavlov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (6) vs (18) Pavlov
Bennett is looking to regain half guard here but Pavlov keeps moving and retains side control.
A lull in the action here as Pavlov stalls from top position.
Bennett tries to bench press Pavlov off him but Pavlov keeps the position.
Bennett manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pavlov's best efforts.
Pavlov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T9#
Bennett is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
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.
#SUB#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.
Pavlov controlling the action here.
Bennett is trying to get back to full guard.
Pavlov sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.#T10#
Pavlov passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (6) vs (21) Pavlov
Pavlov looking to control but Bennett is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bennett is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pavlov content just to control the position here.
Pavlov looking to control but Bennett is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pavlov controlling his opponent.
Pavlov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bennett is looking to escape.
Bennett is looking to get to half guard.#T11#
Pavlov controlling his opponent.
Bennett is trying to escape the mount.
Pavlov tries to control but Bennett wriggling away.
Bennett tries to reverse the position but Pavlov maintains control.
Pavlov content just to control the position here.
Pavlov looking to control but Bennett is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T12#
Bennett is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pavlov content just to control the position here.
Bennett keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pavlov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bennett is desperately trying to improve his position but Pavlov has a good base and remains in mount.
Pavlov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bennett is looking to escape.
Bennett is desperately trying to improve his position but Pavlov has a good base and remains in mount.
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Bennett is squirming around nicely.
Bennett tries to reverse the position but Pavlov maintains control.#T13#
Pavlov controlling the pace for now.
Bennett tries to reverse the position but Pavlov maintains control.
Bennett sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Pavlov wants to take a breather but Bennett is having none of it. #SUB#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pavlov pulls his head out easily.
Pavlov is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pavlov pulls his head out easily.
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.
#T14##SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pavlov trying to control the pace.
Pavlov trying to control from half guard but Bennett is working away. #SUB#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Bennett is defending well.
Bennett wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov wins on points by 21 to 6.
A relieved looking Matvey Pavlov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 29 losses; Jab Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 17 losses; Cole Orion!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Brown circles away from the clinch attempt.
Orion tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Brown defends well and Orion ends up having to push Brown into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Orion drives through and clinches with Brown against the ropes.
Orion is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Brown ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Brown no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Orion is stalling in the full guard.
Brown is trying to keep Orion in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown trying to control the position here.
Orion won't allow Brown to sweep him here. #T1##SUB#
Orion avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brown is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Orion trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown keeping full guard, as Orion tries to pass. #T2#
Brown wants to control the position but Orion says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Orion wants to control but Brown is keeping him busy.
Brown tries to roll over but Orion keeps him under control.
Orion wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brown 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.
Brown makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Brown.
Orion wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.
Brown looking to hit a scissor sweep but Orion is one step ahead there. #T3##SUB#
Orion got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brown has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Orion has managed to get both his arms back between Brown's legs - danger averted.
Brown controlling the position.
Brown is trying to keep Orion in close.
Brown wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Brown trying to keep a closed guard but Orion is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
Orion stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Orion has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Orion looking to sit in guard and control but Brown gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (0) Orion
Brown wants to pass the guard but Orion is keeping the position.
Orion pulls Brown in close to prevent any damage.
Brown is looking to advance position but Orion has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Brown (2) vs (4) Orion#T5#
Orion content just to control the position here.
Brown is in all sorts of trouble here.
Brown tries to hold on but Orion postures up.
Brown looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Brown tries to hold on but Orion postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T6#
Brown is looking to get to half guard.
Orion wants to control the pace but Brown is squirming around nicely.
Orion controlling from the full mount. #T7#
Brown wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Brown (2) vs (7) Orion
Brown wants to escape the position.
Orion trying to control momentarily.
Orion controlling well, preventing Brown from escaping the position.
Brown wants to control his opponent's hands but Orion gets his hands free.
Orion is hanging on to Brown's back as he tries to escape.
Brown is keeping busy.
#T8#
Orion controlling well, preventing Brown from escaping the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Brown'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.
Orion trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Brown breaks Orion's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (4) vs (7) Orion
Orion 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.
Orion is trying to control the position but Brown postures up.
Orion keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass.
Brown is pushing down on Orion's leg trying to pass to half guard. Orion is fighting to maintain full guard but Brown has managed to sneak the leg through.#T9#
Brown is looking to pass Orion's guard but actually Orion recovers to full guard.
Brown stopping the sweep attempt from Orion.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Orion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orion looking for a sweep. Not yet Orion, not yet.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Orion is keeping the position for now.
Orion controls Brown momentarily but Brown frees himself. #T10#
Orion wants to sweep but no luck.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Orion is keeping the position for now.
Orion is trying to control the position but Brown postures up.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
Brown is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Orion looking to control.
Orion looking for a sweep. Not yet Orion, not yet.
Orion is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Brown trying to control but Orion is working from the bottom.
Brown controls from within his opponent's guard.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Orion is keeping the position.#T12#
Orion controlling Brown's posture.
Orion is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Orion 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.
Orion keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully. #T13#
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: Brown (4) vs (9) Orion
Orion trying to mount his opponent but Brown defends it.
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brown is looking to control Orion's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brown avoid being mounted?
Brown is trying to get back to full guard.#T14#
Brown trying to control here.
Orion is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Orion stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Orion wins on points by 9 to 4.
A relieved looking Cole Orion thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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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 24 wins and 12 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 10 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Kamenev clinches.
Leifsson is looking for a takedown.
Kamenev gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Leifsson.
Leifsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Kamenev has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Leifsson regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Leifsson (0) vs (2) Kamenev
Kamenev controls from within his opponent's guard.
Leifsson 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: Leifsson (2) vs (2) Kamenev
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leifsson prevents Kamenev from improving his position.#T1#
Leifsson trying to mount his opponent but Kamenev defends it.
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 looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Leifsson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kamenev knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kamenev is pressing down on Leifsson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Leifsson wants to pass the guard but Kamenev is keeping the position.#T2#
Kamenev pulls Leifsson in to control the position.
Leifsson stopping the sweep attempt from Kamenev.
Leifsson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Leifsson trying to control but Kamenev is working from the bottom. #T3#
Leifsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kamenev is keeping the position for now.
Kamenev wants to sweep but no luck.
Leifsson trying to control but Kamenev is working from the bottom. #T4#
Leifsson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kamenev has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Leifsson has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (5) vs (2) Kamenev
Kamenev is looking to reverse the position.
Leifsson wants to control but Kamenev is keeping him busy.
Kamenev can't do much from the bottom here. #T5#
Kamenev might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Leifsson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kamenev is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Leifsson is staying active.
Kamenev tries to improve position but can't.
Leifsson taking a breather here.
Kamenev gets back to half guard.#T6#
Leifsson controlling the action here.
Leifsson wants to pass to mount but Kamenev is defending the position.
Leifsson prevents Kamenev from improving his position.#T7#
Kamenev wants to control but Leifsson is keeping busy.
Leifsson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kamenev is staying active underneath Leifsson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kamenev tries to get to full guard but Leifsson has control of the leg. #T8#
Leifsson content to control rather than advance.
Leifsson is stalling here. Kamenev is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Leifsson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kamenev has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Leifsson (5) vs (6) Kamenev
Leifsson is looking to reverse the position.
Kamenev is looking to take a break and control but Leifsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Leifsson prevents Kamenev from moving into mount. #T9#
You can see the frustration on Leifsson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Leifsson tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kamenev taking a breather here.
Kamenev is looking to take a break and control but Leifsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10#
Leifsson is trying to get back to half guard.
Kamenev is looking to take a break and control but Leifsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kamenev tries to move to mount but Leifsson blocks the move with his legs. #T11#
Leifsson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kamenev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kamenev has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Leifsson! Score +2 for reaching mount: Leifsson (5) vs (8) Kamenev
Leifsson tries to lock up and control but Kamenev gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T12#
Kamenev trying to control but Leifsson is having none of it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Leifsson is looking to get to half guard.
Kamenev seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Leifsson is holding on tight.
#T13#
Kamenev tries to control but Leifsson wriggling away.
Kamenev controlling the pace for now.
Leifsson tries to lock up and control but Kamenev gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kamenev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Leifsson is looking to escape.
Kamenev controlling from the full mount. #T14#
Leifsson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Leifsson is working hard here to advance position.
Kamenev controlling from the full mount.
Leifsson can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kamenev wants to take his opponent's back but Leifsson doesn't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kamenev wins on points by 8 to 5.
During a confident post fight interview, Ivan Kamenev 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 29 wins and 27 losses; Darragh Fiachna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 14 losses; Juha Ahokas!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Ahokas shoots in and gets a takedown into Fiachna's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiachna (0) vs (2) Ahokas
Ahokas is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fiachna wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fiachna is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiachna looking for a sweep. Not yet Fiachna, not yet. #T1#
Fiachna not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Fiachna's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ahokas not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ahokas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiachna looking for a sweep. Not yet Fiachna, not yet.
Fiachna trying to control the position.
Ahokas trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiachna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Ahokas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fiachna is keeping the position for now.
Ahokas wants to control from the top but Fiachna keeps moving.
Ahokas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ahokas slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Fiachna can't keep his opponent in guard - Ahokas advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Fiachna looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Fiachna tries to get to full guard but Ahokas has control of the leg.
Ahokas with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fiachna is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Ahokas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fiachna does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fiachna trying to control here.
Fiachna tries to get to full guard but Ahokas has control of the leg. #SUB#
Fiachna is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ahokas pulls his head out easily.
Ahokas wants to pass the guard but Fiachna is defending well. #SUB2#
Ahokas is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Fiachna to slip a leg under and get back to full guard. #T5##SUB#
Fiachna escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ahokas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fiachna keeping moving, preventing Ahokas from controlling successfully.
Fiachna is trying to keep Ahokas in close.
Ahokas content to stall in guard here. #T6#
Fiachna wants to sweep here but Ahokas controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Fiachna had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ahokas defends it easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ahokas works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ahokas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fiachna keeps working.
Ahokas is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T7#
Fiachna controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Fiachna is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fiachna is staying active underneath Ahokas, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fiachna is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ahokas's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ahokas's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fiachna (4) vs (2) Ahokas
I really don't envy Ahokas right now.
#SUB#
Fiachna working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T8##SUB#
Fiachna is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ahokas has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Ahokas is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Fiachna.
Ahokas tries to escape but Fiachna has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Fiachna trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Ahokas wants to escape the position.
#T9#
Fiachna is looking to control Ahokas but Ahokas is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Fiachna controls the position.#SUB#
Ahokas is in a bad position with Fiachna working for a choke. Ahokas manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (4) vs (4) Ahokas
Ahokas wants to pass the guard but Fiachna is keeping the position.
Fiachna keeping moving, preventing Ahokas from controlling successfully.
Ahokas controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T10#
Ahokas preventing the sweep.
Fiachna keeping full guard, as Ahokas tries to pass.
Ahokas slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (4) vs (7) Ahokas
Fiachna tries to improve position but can't. #T11##SUB2#
Ahokas tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ahokas has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ahokas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fiachna keeps working.
Fiachna is looking for a sweep.
Ahokas controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Fiachna's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T12#
Ahokas trying to control the position but Fiachna is working away.
Fiachna trying to remain calm as Ahokas controls from the top position.
Fiachna is looking for a sweep.
Fiachna is working hard here to advance position.
Ahokas trying to control the position but Fiachna is working away. #T13#
Ahokas controls the position.
Ahokas trying to control the position but Fiachna is working away.
Fiachna struggling a bit here.
Ahokas trying to control the position but Fiachna is working away.
Fiachna tries to buck Ahokas off but Ahokas is having none of it.#T14#
Ahokas is looking to take a break and control but Fiachna is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fiachna is looking to reverse the position.
Ahokas trying to control the position but Fiachna is working away.
Fiachna struggling a bit here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ahokas wins on points by 7 to 4.
A relieved looking Juha Ahokas 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 30 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 63 wins and 27 losses; Donald Trump!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Al Jhit is trying hard to land a takedown here. Trump sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Trump moves into the clinch.
Al Jhit is looking to take this one to the mat.
Trump tries for a takedown. No joy.
Al Jhit wants to take the fight to the mat but Trump manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bazar Al Jhit. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Trump has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Al Jhit is trying to keep an underhook but Trump manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Jhit (0) vs (2) Trump
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 performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Trump tries to pass the half guard into mount. Al Jhit knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Trump in particular looking to stall.
Al Jhit trying to control here.
#T1#
Al Jhit tries to get to full guard but Trump has control of the leg.
Al Jhit is trying to control but can't.
Al Jhit tries to roll over but Trump keeps him under control.
Al Jhit wants to control but Trump is keeping busy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Trump wants to control but Al Jhit is keeping him busy.
Trump takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
Al Jhit wants to control but Trump passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (0) vs (5) Trump
Al Jhit is looking to regain half guard here but Trump keeps moving and retains side control.
Al Jhit regains half guard.
Al Jhit keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Trump is trying to control the action in half guard but Al Jhit is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Al Jhit's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Al Jhit is trying to maintain the position but Trump is very close to passing his half guard.#T3##SUB#
Al Jhit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Trump passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (0) vs (8) Trump
Al Jhit tries to hold on but Trump pushes him away. #T4#
Trump content just to control the position here.
Al Jhit is squirming around, avoiding Trump's attempts to control the action.
Al Jhit tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Al Jhit tries to hold on but Trump postures up.#T5#
Trump sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Trump can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Al Jhit is looking to escape.
Trump wants to take his opponent's back but Al Jhit doesn't allow it. #T6#
Al Jhit is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Trump with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Al Jhit stops Trump from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Al Jhit really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T7#
Trump looking to control and managing it successfully.
Trump trying to control but Al Jhit is having none of it.
Al Jhit really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Al Jhit prevents Trump from taking his back.
Al Jhit tries to reverse the position but Trump maintains control.#T8#
Trump looking to control and managing it successfully.
Al Jhit tries to lock up and control but Trump gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Trump controlling the position easily from mount. #T9#
Trump avoids the attempt from Al Jhit to control.
Trump wants to control the pace but Al Jhit is squirming around nicely.
Al Jhit tries to hold on but Trump postures up.
Al Jhit 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: Al Jhit (0) vs (11) Trump
Al Jhit looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T10#
Trump controls the action.
Al Jhit is trying to break free.
Trump is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Trump wants to control but Al Jhit is keeping busy.#T11#
Trump avoiding Al Jhit 's attempts to control his hands.
Al Jhit can't escape the position.
A lull in the action here.
Al Jhit tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Trump controlling the position easily from mount.
Trump tries to control but Al Jhit wriggling away. #T12#
Al Jhit is looking to get to half guard.
Al Jhit is squirming around, avoiding Trump's attempts to control the action.
Al Jhit is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T13#
Trump wants to control the pace but Al Jhit is squirming around nicely.
Al Jhit tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Al Jhit wants to hold on but Trump pushes him away.
Al Jhit 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: Al Jhit (2) vs (11) Trump
Trump keeping moving, preventing Al Jhit from controlling successfully.
Trump has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
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.#T14#
Al Jhit postures up.
Trump is controlling Al Jhit's posture.
Al Jhit is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Al Jhit wants to control from the top but Trump keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trump wins on points by 11 to 2.
A very excited looking Donald Trump made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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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 63 wins and 19 losses; Dragan Hozdic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 8 losses; Jerry Curls!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hozdic looks for a takedown but Curls sprawls well.
Hozdic shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Curls pinned against the ropes. Curls gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hozdic with a poor takedown #TD2#
and Curls counters with a nice double leg into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hozdic (0) vs (2) Curls
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dragan Hozdic. That's going to take a lot out of him.#SUB#
Hozdic looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Curls passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (0) vs (5) Curls
Curls wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hozdic keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curls advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hozdic (0) vs (7) Curls#T1#
Hozdic is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hozdic just holding on.
Hozdic regains half guard.
Hozdic manages to get to full guard.
Hozdic pulls Curls in to control the position. #T2#
Hozdic keeping moving, preventing Curls from controlling successfully.
Curls looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hozdic has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
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.
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.#T3#
Curls trying to control but Hozdic is working from the bottom.
Hozdic pulls Curls in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Curls trying to control but Hozdic is working from the bottom.
Curls is stalling in the full guard.
Hozdic keeping moving, preventing Curls from controlling successfully.
Hozdic will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hozdic wants to sweep here but Curls controlling him for the moment. #T5#
Curls controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hozdic keeping full guard, as Curls tries to pass.
Hozdic working a defensive guard here.
Hozdic controlling the position.#T6#
Curls won't allow Hozdic to sweep him here.
Hozdic trying to keep a closed guard but Curls is proving a slippery customer.
Hozdic keeping moving, preventing Curls from controlling successfully.
Curls might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hozdic haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hozdic 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.#T7#
Hozdic is working hard here to advance position.
Curls passes Hozdic's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Curls is keen to just control but Hozdic is a slippery customer.#T8#
Hozdic tries to roll over but Curls keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Curls is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hozdic tries to get to full guard but Curls has control of the leg.
Curls not doing much here.
#T9#
Hozdic trying to hold on to Curls's head to control him but Curls postures up.
Curls wants to take a breather but Hozdic is having none of it.
Curls prevents Hozdic from improving his position.#T10#
Hozdic wants to control but Curls is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Curls is trying to control. Hozdic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Curls trying to pass the guard but Hozdic defending well. #T11#
Hozdic trying to hold on to Curls's head to control him but Curls postures up.
Hozdic is looking to improve his position.
Curls controlling the action here.
Hozdic trying to hold on to Curls's head to control him but Curls postures up.
#T12#
Hozdic controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Hozdic wants to get back to full guard but Curls has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (0) vs (10) Curls
Curls is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hozdic will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T13#
Curls has control of an arm but Hozdic manages to advance to Curls's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hozdic (4) vs (10) Curls
Hozdic has good solid back control here.
Curls tries to escape the position.
Hozdic wants to control but Curls is keeping busy.#T14#
Curls trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Hozdic trying to control momentarily.
Curls turns into Hozdic and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hozdic (4) vs (12) Curls
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Curls wants to control from the top but Hozdic keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hozdic is controlling Curls's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Curls wins on points by 12 to 4.
Jerry Curls is the new super heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Jerry Curls made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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