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Bots de Garra 48 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Gunnar Gunnarsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 8 losses; Hirata Hitoshi!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Hitoshi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gunnarsson (0) vs (4) Hitoshi
Gunnarsson is trying to control Hitoshi's posture but Hitoshi avoids it.
My spies in DF Fitnesscentrum inform me that Hitoshi has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Hitoshi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gunnarsson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Hitoshi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Hitoshi tries for a kimura but Gunnarsson is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Gunnarsson looking for submissions off his back.
Gunnarsson trying to hold on to Hitoshi's head to control him but Hitoshi postures up.
#T1#
Gunnarsson wants to improve his position but Hitoshi is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Hitoshi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gunnarsson defends it well. #SUB2#
Hitoshi seems to be working for a kimura but Gunnarsson defends the submission attempt.
Gunnarsson is trying to control but can't.
Gunnarsson wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Gunnarsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gunnarsson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gunnarsson seems keen to control Hitoshi's posture.
Hitoshi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gunnarsson is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Hitoshi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gunnarsson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gunnarsson has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gunnarsson (2) vs (4) Hitoshi#T2#
Gunnarsson stays in close to Hitoshi's body and controls the position.
Hitoshi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Gunnarsson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hitoshi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gunnarsson wants to control from the top but Hitoshi keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hitoshi wants to sweep here but Gunnarsson controlling him for the moment.
Gunnarsson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Gunnarsson wants to pass the guard but Hitoshi is keeping the position.
Hitoshi keeping moving, preventing Gunnarsson from controlling successfully.
Hitoshi looking for a sweep. Not yet Hitoshi, not yet.
Gunnarsson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hitoshi's guard.
Hitoshi is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Gunnarsson 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.
Hitoshi tries to get to full guard but Gunnarsson has control of the leg.
Gunnarsson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hitoshi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
Hitoshi is looking for a sweep. Gunnarsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hitoshi is still trying to improve position.
Gunnarsson wants to take a breather but Hitoshi is having none of it. #SUB#
Gunnarsson is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Gunnarsson is working for a kimura but Hitoshi is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hitoshi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gunnarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hitoshi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gunnarsson preventing the sweep.
Gunnarsson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hitoshi's guard. #T5#
Gunnarsson trying to control from half guard but Hitoshi is working away. #SUB2#
Hitoshi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Gunnarsson is working for a kimura but Hitoshi is defending it quite comfortably.
Gunnarsson passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gunnarsson (5) vs (4) Hitoshi
Gunnarsson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hitoshi is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Hitoshi defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gunnarsson.
Hitoshi is squirming around, avoiding Gunnarsson's attempts to control the action. #T6#
Hitoshi is desperately trying to improve his position but Gunnarsson has a good base and remains in mount.
Gunnarsson wants to control the pace but Hitoshi is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Gunnarsson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Hitoshi is looking to get to half guard.
Hitoshi looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gunnarsson (8) vs (4) Hitoshi
Hitoshi rolls, trying to escape but Gunnarsson keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Gunnarsson working for the choke.
Hitoshi is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Hitoshi is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Gunnarsson off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T7##SUB#
Hitoshi defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Gunnarsson is trying to stick to Hitoshi's back but Hitoshi is turning into Gunnarsson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gunnarsson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hitoshi. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gunnarsson (8) vs (6) Hitoshi#SUB#
Gunnarsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hitoshi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Gunnarsson looking for a guillotine here but Hitoshi defends easily.
Gunnarsson keeping full guard, as Hitoshi tries to pass.
Gunnarsson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Hitoshi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gunnarsson dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gunnarsson (10) vs (6) Hitoshi
Gunnarsson is stalling in the full guard. #T8#
Hitoshi wants to sweep here but Gunnarsson controlling him for the moment.
Gunnarsson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hitoshi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gunnarsson manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gunnarsson (10) vs (8) Hitoshi#SUB#
Gunnarsson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Gunnarsson is looking for a triangle but Hitoshi pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Hitoshi drops back looking for a leg! Gunnarsson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gunnarsson manages to kick Hitoshi off! Hitoshi jumps back into Gunnarsson's guard.
Gunnarsson pulls Hitoshi in close to his closed guard and prevents Hitoshi from doing any damage or advancing position.#T9##SUB#
Gunnarsson working for a triangle but Hitoshi defends it easily.
Hitoshi looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Gunnarsson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hitoshi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Hitoshi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gunnarsson dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gunnarsson (12) vs (8) Hitoshi
Hitoshi 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.
Hitoshi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T10#
Gunnarsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gunnarsson advances to half guard.
Hitoshi is not content to let Gunnarsson control the position.
Hitoshi manages to get to full guard.
Gunnarsson 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.
Hitoshi keeping moving, preventing Gunnarsson from controlling successfully.
Gunnarsson preventing the sweep.
Gunnarsson is pushing down on Hitoshi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hitoshi is fighting to maintain full guard but Gunnarsson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hitoshi gets back to full guard.
Gunnarsson forces his way into half guard.#T11#
Gunnarsson prevents Hitoshi from improving his position.
Gunnarsson stalling.
Hitoshi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gunnarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hitoshi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gunnarsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hitoshi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gunnarsson wants to control from the top but Hitoshi keeps moving.
Hitoshi 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.
Hitoshi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gunnarsson (12) vs (10) Hitoshi#T12##SUB#
Gunnarsson has his feet on Hitoshi's thighs here. He's pushed Hitoshi off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Hitoshi screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gunnar Gunnarsson!
Gunnar Gunnarsson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 7 losses; Tobi Terrorelli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 14 losses; Ricky Judge!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Judge tries to clinch but Terrorelli moves away #TD#
and Terrorelli decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Judge's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Terrorelli (2) vs (0) Judge
Judge 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: Terrorelli (2) vs (2) Judge
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#
Judge is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Terrorelli has managed to free his arm - good work.
Terrorelli wants to get back to full guard.
Judge uses his free foot to push down on Terrorelli's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Terrorelli. Score +3 for passing guard: Terrorelli (2) vs (5) Judge
Terrorelli is working to get back to half guard.
Terrorelli gets back to half guard.
I've been told that Judge has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.#SUB2#
Judge is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Terrorelli has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Terrorelli is trying to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB2#
Judge is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Terrorelli is just riding it out for now. Judge eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Judge seems to be working for a kimura but Terrorelli defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Judge is trying to work for a kimura but Terrorelli is defending well.
#SUB2#
Judge is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Judge is working for a kimura but Terrorelli is defending it quite comfortably.
Terrorelli tries to roll over but Judge keeps him under control.
Terrorelli is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Judge is trying to control. Terrorelli wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Terrorelli slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Judge tries to free his leg and advance position but Terrorelli is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Terrorelli throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Terrorelli keeping moving, preventing Judge from controlling successfully.
Terrorelli will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Judge drops back looking for a leg! Terrorelli is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Terrorelli manages to kick Judge off! Judge jumps back into Terrorelli's guard.
Terrorelli looking for a sweep. Not yet Terrorelli, not yet.
Terrorelli keeping full guard, as Judge tries to pass. #SUB#
Terrorelli looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Terrorelli keeping full guard, as Judge tries to pass. #SUB2#
Judge is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T3##SUB#
Terrorelli looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Terrorelli 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: Terrorelli (4) vs (5) Judge
The fighters are battling for position here. Judge manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Judge is trying to keep Terrorelli in close.
#SUB#
Terrorelli thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Terrorelli thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Judge not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Terrorelli drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Terrorelli jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Judge bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Terrorelli's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Terrorelli (4) vs (7) Judge
Terrorelli tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Judge trying to control the position from guard on top but Terrorelli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Judge passes Terrorelli's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Terrorelli gets full guard.
Judge slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Judge is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Terrorelli is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ricky Judge!
Ricky Judge really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that KRAKEN Nutrition + Laundry logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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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 28 wins and 30 losses; Jab Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 8 losses; Calan Smith!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Smith instigates a clinch.
Smith jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Brown walks away with a smile on his face. Smith gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Smith tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Smith tries for a takedown but Brown manages to get underhooks.
Jab Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Calan Smith.#TD2#
Smith has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Brown is trying to keep an underhook but Smith manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brown (0) vs (2) Smith#SUB2#
Smith wants to work for an arm triangle but Brown is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Smith moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (0) vs (5) Smith
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown is looking for a sweep.
Brown prevents Smith from improving position. #T1##SUB2#
Smith is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Brown has escaped the position, nice work there.
Brown gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Brown trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Smith is working for an americana but Brown has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Smith was thinking about the submission.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brown 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 (2) vs (5) Smith
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 controlling the action here.
Brown trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Brown seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Smith is defending against the submission attempts here by Brown.
Smith moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Brown wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brown sitting in guard here, content to control.
Brown stands and throws Smith's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (5) vs (5) Smith
Smith is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Brown taking a breather here.
Smith is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Smith is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Brown's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Brown! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Smith has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 16 losses; Ikemba Okoye! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 16 losses; Jack Lynn!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Okoye.
Okoye tries for a takedown but Lynn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Lynn drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Okoye (0) vs (4) Lynn#SUB2#
Lynn tries for a kimura but Okoye is defending well. #SUB2#
Lynn is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Okoye is trying to escape and Lynn transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Okoye is forced to tap! Nice work there by Lynn! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Lynn!
Jack Lynn seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Ryder Young! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 101 wins and 54 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Young closes the distance and clinches.
Pavlov looking for a takedown.
Young changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pavlov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Young tightens his grip and picks Pavlov up, before dumping him to the ground. Pavlov manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Young (2) vs (0) Pavlov
Pavlov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Young stopping the sweep attempt from Pavlov.
Young being controlled here momentarily.
Pavlov wants to sweep here but Young controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Young avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Young preventing the sweep.
Young wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is keeping the position.
Pavlov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Young manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Young (2) vs (2) Pavlov#T1#
Pavlov passes Young's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Young is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Young actively working from the bottom here.
Pavlov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pavlov moves into full mount! Young won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Young (2) vs (5) Pavlov
Young keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pavlov controlling his opponent.
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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
Pavlov is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Young is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Young (2) vs (8) Pavlov
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pavlov controlling the position well here. Young rolled but Pavlov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Pavlov.
Young is trying to break free.
Young is working hard here to advance position.
Pavlov biding his time, controlling Young.
Pavlov wants to control but Young is keeping busy.
Well, with Pavlov on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Young is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#T3#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Young is trying to break free.
What can Young do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Pavlov trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Young looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Young is trying to roll into a better position but Pavlov has get a rear naked choke and Young is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matvey Pavlov!
An out of breath Matvey Pavlov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 15 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 10 losses; Jerry Curls!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Curls stuffs the takedown.
Curls tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Leifsson tries to clinch up.
Leifsson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Curls with the counter takedown but Leifsson avoids it easily.
Leifsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Curls drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Leifsson defends it well.
Leifsson has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Curls counters with a nice double leg into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Leifsson (0) vs (2) Curls
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Skjoldr Leifsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Curls pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leifsson is keeping the position for now.
Curls stands and throws Leifsson's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (0) vs (5) Curls
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Curls wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Leifsson, who protects the arm well. #T1#
Leifsson gets back to half guard.
Leifsson is doing well to control the position and prevent Curls from advancing to side control.
Curls trying to mount his opponent but Leifsson defends it.
Curls trying to control the pace.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
Leifsson is pressing down on Curls's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Curls trying to control the position from guard on top but Leifsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leifsson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Curls is now in half guard.
Leifsson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Curls's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Curls's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Leifsson (4) vs (5) Curls#T3##SUB#
Curls 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 Leifsson gets his way!
Curls is in bad spot here.
Leifsson not allowing Curls to control his hands.
Curls rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Leifsson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Curls manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
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.
Leifsson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Curls keeping moving, preventing Leifsson from controlling successfully.
Curls being controlled here, momentarily. #T5##SUB2#
Curls is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Curls looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Leifsson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Curls keeping moving, preventing Leifsson from controlling successfully.
Curls tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T6#
Curls keeping moving, preventing Leifsson from controlling successfully.
Curls is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Leifsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Curls is keeping the position for now.
Leifsson slips nicely into half guard.
Curls is not content to let Leifsson control the position.#T7#
Leifsson slows the pace down in half guard.
Leifsson trying to pass the guard but Curls defending well.
Curls wants to sweep but Leifsson has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (7) vs (5) Curls#T8#
Leifsson taking a break here but Curls is having none of it and regains half guard.
Leifsson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Leifsson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Leifsson wants to work for an arm triangle but Curls is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Curls trying to get back to full guard but Leifsson takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (10) vs (5) Curls#T9##SUB#
Leifsson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Curls is now in Leifsson's guard. A big mistake from Leifsson there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (10) vs (7) Curls
Curls stands and throws Leifsson's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (10) vs (10) Curls
Leifsson is trying to escape the position but Curls is controlling the position.
A bit of a lull in the action here.#T10#
Leifsson tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Curls tries for a kimura but Leifsson is defending well.
Leifsson tries to buck Curls off but Curls is having none of it.#T11##SUB2#
Curls swings around for an armbar but Leifsson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Curls's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (12) vs (10) Curls
Leifsson trying to control but Curls is working from the bottom.
Leifsson preventing the sweep.
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.
Curls controls Leifsson momentarily but Leifsson frees himself.
Leifsson trying to control but Curls is working from the bottom.
Curls looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leifsson is one step ahead there. #T12#
Leifsson 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.
Leifsson preventing the sweep.
Leifsson passes Curls's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Leifsson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Curls does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Leifsson is stalling here. Curls 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 Curls has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Leifsson (12) vs (14) Curls#T13#
Curls trying to control the action but Leifsson is working from the bottom.
Leifsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Curls advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Leifsson (12) vs (16) Curls
Curls looking to control and managing it successfully. #T14##SUB2#
Curls moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Leifsson has worked his arm free - good work by Leifsson!
Leifsson is trying to control Curls's posture but Curls avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leifsson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Curls wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Curls wins on points by 16 to 12.
A relieved looking Jerry Curls 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 29 wins and 18 losses; Cole Orion! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 28 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fiachna goes for a double leg but Orion avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Orion continues to drive forward.#CL#
Orion gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Orion tries to score a body lock takedown but Fiachna shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Fiachna gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Orion (0) vs (2) Fiachna
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.
Orion is not content to let Fiachna control the position.
Orion is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fiachna is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Orion! Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (0) vs (5) Fiachna
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiachna wants to control the action but instead Orion gets a body lock and reverses into Fiachna's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orion (2) vs (5) Fiachna
Orion sitting in guard, not really doing much.
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.
Orion has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Fiachna working a defensive guard here.
Fiachna wants to sweep here but Orion controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Orion is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Fiachna working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Orion doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Orion manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2##SUB2#
Fiachna escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Orion gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Orion trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiachna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiachna being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Fiachna trying to control the position.
Fiachna 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 (7) Fiachna
Orion is refusing to be controlled, as Fiachna sits in half guard. #T4#
Orion is looking for a sweep. Fiachna is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Orion controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB2#
Fiachna is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Orion is just riding it out for now. Fiachna eventually gives up the hold.
Fiachna stalling away here and it's allowed Orion to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T5#
Fiachna wants to control from the top but Orion keeps moving. #SUB#
Orion working for a triangle but Fiachna defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Fiachna is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Orion is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Orion has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orion (4) vs (7) Fiachna
Orion won't allow Fiachna to sweep him here. #T6#
Fiachna looking to control.
#SUB2#
Fiachna working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Orion doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Orion manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Fiachna is looking for a triangle here but Orion uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (7) vs (7) Fiachna#SUB#
Orion tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Orion has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T7#
Fiachna is looking for a sweep.
Fiachna manages to work his way to half guard, despite Orion's best efforts.
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.
Orion is thwarting Fiachna's attempts to control the position.
Fiachna is staying active underneath Orion, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fiachna is looking for a sweep. Orion is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T8##SUB#
Orion is working for a kimura but Fiachna is defending it quite comfortably.
Well, if Orion is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Fiachna tries to roll over but Orion keeps him under control.
Orion wants to take a breather but Fiachna is having none of it. #T9#
Orion is pressing down on Fiachna's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fiachna is holding on for now.
Fiachna moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Fiachna has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Orion can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fiachna looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Orion trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiachna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10##SUB2#
Fiachna is looking for a triangle here but Orion uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (10) vs (7) Fiachna
Fiachna manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Orion prevents Fiachna from improving his position.
Orion trying to control from half guard but Fiachna is working away.
Fiachna is looking for a sweep. Orion is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T11#
Orion looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Fiachna won't allow Orion to pass to mount.
Fiachna wants to get back to full guard but Orion has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (13) vs (7) Fiachna
Fiachna tries to bench press Orion off him but Orion keeps the position.
Fiachna gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Fiachna wants to get back to full guard but Orion has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (16) vs (7) Fiachna
Fiachna is looking for a sweep.#T12#
Orion trying to control the position but Fiachna is working away.
Fiachna tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Orion controls the position.
Orion wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fiachna keeps working.
Fiachna wants to control but Orion postures up.#T13#
The referee asks Orion politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Orion prefers to stall for the moment though.
Orion working away.#SUB#
Orion tries for a kimura but Fiachna is defending well.
Fiachna is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Orion's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Fiachna 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 (19) vs (7) Fiachna#T14#
Fiachna tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Fiachna's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Orion slows the pace down.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Orion wants to control but Fiachna is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Orion takes the fight on points by 19 to 7.
A very excited looking Cole Orion 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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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 64 wins and 20 losses; Dragan Hozdic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 12 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kamenev enables Hozdic to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kamenev manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hozdic (2) vs (0) Kamenev
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.
Kamenev is trying to control the position but Hozdic postures up.
Kamenev looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kamenev is trying to keep Hozdic in close.
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've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hozdic slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in 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.#T1#
Hozdic trying to control but Kamenev is working from the bottom.
Hozdic is pushing down on Kamenev's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kamenev is fighting to maintain full guard but Hozdic has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kamenev wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Hozdic seems content to control.#T2#
Kamenev wants to control but Hozdic is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hozdic content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3##SUB#
Hozdic wants to work for an arm triangle but Kamenev is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Still in half guard, Hozdic seems content to control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hozdic wants to pass to mount but Kamenev is defending the position. #T4#
Kamenev trying to control but Hozdic postures up.
Hozdic content to control rather than advance. #T5#
Hozdic wants to control but Kamenev is keeping him busy.
Hozdic not doing much here.
Kamenev wants to control but Hozdic is keeping busy.
Still in half guard, Hozdic seems content to control.#T6#
Kamenev is holding on to half guard well.
Hozdic is thwarting Kamenev's attempts to control the position.
Hozdic seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kamenev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hozdic moves into full mount! Kamenev won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (5) vs (0) Kamenev
Kamenev is squirming around, avoiding Hozdic's attempts to control the action. #T7##SUB#
Hozdic is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Kamenev has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Kamenev! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hozdic (5) vs (2) Kamenev
Kamenev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kamenev trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hozdic manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hozdic (7) vs (2) Kamenev
Kamenev looking for a sweep. Not yet Kamenev, not yet. #T8#
Hozdic wants to pass the guard but Kamenev is keeping the position.
Hozdic content to stall in guard here.
Kamenev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hozdic forces his way into half guard.#T9#
Kamenev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hozdic is working away from the top position though.
Kamenev is trying to control but Hozdic manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (10) vs (2) Kamenev
Kamenev has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Kamenev is looking to get to half guard.
Hozdic controlling from the full mount. #T10#
Kamenev is trying desperately to improve position.
Hozdic will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hozdic controlling his opponent.
Hozdic wants to control but instead Kamenev manages to regain half guard. #T11#
Hozdic slows the pace down in half guard.
Hozdic trying to control the action but Kamenev is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hozdic in particular looking to stall.#T12#
Hozdic trying to advance position but Kamenev counters by regaining guard.
Hozdic controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kamenev 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.#T13#
Hozdic showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kamenev is trying to hold Hozdic in close to prevent damage but Hozdic has managed to pass into half guard.
Hozdic performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hozdic trying to mount his opponent but Kamenev defends it. #T14#
Kamenev tries to roll over but Hozdic keeps him under control.
Hozdic keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hozdic tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kamenev knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hozdic controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hozdic takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
Dragan Hozdic thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 31 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 15 losses; Juha Ahokas!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Ahokas closes the distance and clinches.
Al Jhit gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ahokas.
#TD#
Al Jhit is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Ahokas can't fight it off and eventually Al Jhit manages to take the fight to the floor. Ahokas looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (0) Ahokas
Al Jhit forces his way into half guard.
Al Jhit is trying to control. Ahokas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahokas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Al Jhit is working away from the top position though.
Al Jhit has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ahokas works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ahokas is controlling Al Jhit's posture.#T1#
Al Jhit forces his way into half guard.
Ahokas gets full guard.
Ahokas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Al Jhit wants to control from the top but Ahokas keeps moving.
Al Jhit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ahokas holds on and takes a little breather.
Al Jhit is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ahokas pulls Al Jhit in close to his closed guard and prevents Al Jhit from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ahokas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Al Jhit looking to pass the guard.
Ahokas keeping moving, preventing Al Jhit from controlling successfully.
Ahokas looking to control.
Ahokas might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Al Jhit haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Al Jhit'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.#T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Al Jhit wants to control from the top but Ahokas keeps moving.
Al Jhit stopping the sweep attempt from Ahokas.
Al Jhit trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahokas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ahokas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Al Jhit stays in close to Ahokas's body and controls the position. #T5#
Al Jhit looking to sit in guard and control but Ahokas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (2) Ahokas
Ahokas passes Al Jhit's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ahokas wants to pass to mount but Al Jhit is defending the position.
Al Jhit controlling the position well.
Ahokas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Al Jhit does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T6#
Al Jhit wants to control but Ahokas is keeping busy.
Ahokas prevents Al Jhit from improving his position.
Al Jhit wants to control but Ahokas is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ahokas is looking to advance position but Al Jhit won't allow it.
Ahokas perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T7#
Al Jhit wants to get back to full guard.
Al Jhit is looking to control Ahokas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Al Jhit avoid being mounted?
Ahokas trying to control the pace.
Al Jhit is looking to control Ahokas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Al Jhit avoid being mounted?
Al Jhit slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T8#
Al Jhit is trying to keep Ahokas in close.
Al Jhit keeping moving, preventing Ahokas from controlling successfully.
Ahokas is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
Al Jhit is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Al Jhit trying to keep a closed guard but Ahokas is proving a slippery customer.
#T9#
Al Jhit keeping moving, preventing Ahokas from controlling successfully.
Ahokas controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Al Jhit has Ahokas pulled in close to control his posture.
Al Jhit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Al Jhit looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T10#
Al Jhit controls Ahokas momentarily but Ahokas frees himself.
Ahokas trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Jhit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Jhit trying to control the position.
Al Jhit keeping moving, preventing Ahokas from controlling successfully.
Ahokas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
Al Jhit pulls Ahokas in close to prevent any damage.
Ahokas trying to control but Al Jhit is working from the bottom.
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.
Al Jhit is trying to control the position but Ahokas postures up.
Ahokas preventing the sweep. #T12#
Al Jhit keeping moving, preventing Ahokas from controlling successfully.
Al Jhit trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Al Jhit looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ahokas's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Al Jhit keeping moving, preventing Ahokas from controlling successfully. #T13#
Ahokas looking to sit in guard and control but Al Jhit gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (4) vs (2) Ahokas
Ahokas wants to sweep here but Al Jhit controlling him for the moment.
Al Jhit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ahokas is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Ahokas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Al Jhit defends it easily.
Al Jhit trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahokas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Al Jhit is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ahokas is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Al Jhit takes the fight on points by 4 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Bazar Al Jhit thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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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 67 wins and 27 losses; Donald Trump! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 28 losses; Joe Average!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Average gets tackled into the ropes by Trump. Trump maintains the clinch.
Average has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Trump avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Trump is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Average is defending well.
Trump is working for takedown but Average is calmly controlling the position for now.
Trump is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Average gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donald Trump. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trump has Average pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Average manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Trump tries for a takedown but Average manages to get underhooks.
Trump is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Average gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Trump prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2#
Average has Trump pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Average pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Trump tumbling to the mat - Average dives into Trump's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trump (0) vs (2) Average
Trump keeping moving, preventing Average from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Average showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Trump keeping full guard, as Average tries to pass.
We've been hearing good reports from Trump's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Trump looking for a sweep. Not yet Trump, not yet.
Trump lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (2) vs (2) Average
Average can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Trump controls the pace.#T2#
Average is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Trump got a little sloppy there for a moment and Average has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Trump has managed to get both his arms back between Average's legs - danger averted.
Average looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Trump trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Trump wants to control from the top but Average keeps moving.
Trump pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Average is keeping the position for now.
Our spies down at at Hey Steves Fight Shack inform us that Average has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Average controls Trump momentarily but Trump frees himself.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Average is trying to hold Trump in close to prevent damage but Trump has managed to pass into half guard.
Trump has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (5) vs (2) Average#T4#
Average tries to reverse the position but Trump maintains control.
Trump controlling from the full mount.
Trump moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Trump (8) vs (2) Average
Average rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T5#
Trump is taking a breather. Average says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Average wants to improve his position but Trump is controlling well.
#SUB#
Trump seems to be looking for submissions.
Average tries to roll over but Trump keeps him under control.#T6#
Trump looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Average trying to control but Trump postures up.
Average regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Average looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Average looking for a sweep. Not yet Average, not yet. #T7#
Trump 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.
Average wants to sweep here but Trump controlling him for the moment.
Trump controls from within his opponent's guard.
Trump trying to control the position from guard on top but Average is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Average wants to sweep here but Trump controlling him for the moment. #T8##SUB2#
Average looking for a guillotine here but Trump defends easily.
Average wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Trump is now in half guard.
Average is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Trump 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.
#T9#
Trump trying to control from Average's half guard. Average has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Average keeping moving, preventing Trump from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Average is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T10#
Average is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Trump 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.
Trump won't allow Average to sweep him here.
Trump sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Average's guard. #T11##SUB#
Trump is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Average sees it coming and defends easily.
Average is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Trump is stalling here. Average is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Trump seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Average has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Trump (8) vs (6) Average
Who's going to make the next move?
Average has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Trump (8) vs (8) Average#T12#
Average wants to control the pace but Trump is squirming around nicely.
Trump is looking to improve his position but Average isn't that keen on the idea.
Average wants to take Trump's back here but Trump is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Trump tries to reverse the position but Average maintains control.#T13#
Average looking to control but Trump is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Trump is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Average wants to control the pace but Trump is squirming around nicely. #T14#
Average seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Trump is holding on tight.
Average avoids the attempt from Trump to control.#SUB2#
Average is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Trump has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Trump! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (10) vs (8) Average
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trump content to stall in guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trump takes the fight on points by 10 to 8.
Donald Trump retains his super heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Donald Trump thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Joe Average was interviewed post fight and said 'Fuck trump that lying fuck'. |
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