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Bots de Garra 56 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Harvey Smith! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 21 losses; Cole Orion!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Smith clinches up against the ropes.
Smith is pressed up against the ropes. Orion has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Smith down to the mat. Smith avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Orion tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Smith takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Orion gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Smith (0) vs (2) Orion
Smith trying to control here.
Orion is keen to just control but Smith is a slippery customer.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
Orion is trying to control the action in half guard but Smith is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Orion trying to pass the guard but Smith defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion slows the pace down in half guard.
Orion trying to pass the guard but Smith defending well. #T1#
Orion passes into side control, despite Smith's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (0) vs (5) Orion
Smith is not content to let Orion control the position.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
Smith is letting Orion control him for a moment.
Smith is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Smith is letting Orion control him for a moment.
Smith is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Smith sneaks back into half guard.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
Smith is working hard here to advance position.
Orion seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Orion trying to mount his opponent but Smith defends it.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
Smith trying to control here.
Orion wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Orion is pressing down on Smith's thigh, looking to free his foot. Smith is holding on for now.
Smith wants to control but Orion is keeping busy.
#T4#
Orion wants to take a breather but Smith is having none of it.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Orion has control of the leg.
Orion trying to pass the guard but Smith defending well.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
Orion wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Smith keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Orion trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom. #T5#
Smith is looking to control Orion's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smith avoid being mounted?
Orion controlling the action here.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Orion has control of the leg.
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!#SUB#
Smith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Orion pulls his head out easily. #T6#
Orion is trying to control. Smith wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Orion has control of the leg.
Orion uses his free foot to push down on Smith's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Smith. Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (0) vs (8) Orion
Smith is trying desperately to improve position.
Smith is squirming around, avoiding Orion's attempts to control the action. #T7#
Smith 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: Smith (2) vs (8) Orion
Smith not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Orion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orion has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Smith advances to half guard.
Orion is trying to control but can't.
#T8#
Smith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Orion does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Orion trying to hold on to Smith's head to control him but Smith postures up.
#SUB#
Orion makes his way to full guard, as Smith worked for a kimura.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith stands and throws Orion's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (5) vs (8) Orion
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.#T9#
Orion is trying to control Smith's posture but Smith avoids it. #SUB#
Smith goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Orion rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Smith's guard! Nice work there by Orion! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (5) vs (10) Orion
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Orion controlling from the top position.
Smith wants to sweep here but Orion controlling him for the moment.
Smith looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Orion puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T10#
Smith slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Smith looking to control but Orion passes into half guard.
Smith wants to control but Orion is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Orion tries to pass to full mount but Smith defends it.
Smith tries to roll over but Orion keeps him under control.
Smith has a hand on Orion's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Orion takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (5) vs (13) Orion#T11#
Smith is trying to reverse the position but instead Orion has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Smith (5) vs (16) Orion#SUB2#
Orion looking to break Smith's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Smith remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Orion will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Orion is hanging on to Smith's back as he tries to escape.
Smith rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T12#
Orion is trying to control the action in half guard but Smith is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Orion stalling.
Smith slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Smith looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
Smith wants to control but Orion passes easily into half guard.
#T13#
Smith tries to get to full guard but Orion has control of the leg.
Orion trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Orion tries to pass the half guard into mount. Smith knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Orion moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Smith. Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (5) vs (19) Orion
Smith is trying to improve his position.#T14##SUB2#
Orion tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Smith manages to work his way to half guard, despite Orion's best efforts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Smith looking to control but Orion passes into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Orion wins on points by 19 to 5.
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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 13 losses; Jerry Curls! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 16 losses; Thomas Bennett!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bennett shoots in and drives through. Curls sprawls well.
Bennett shoots in and drives through. Curls sprawls well.
As Bennett tries to get set, Curls tries to push him back and clinch up but Bennett manages to avoid the attempt.
Bennett shoots for a double leg takedown but Curls sprawls well. He's pushed Bennett's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jerry Curls has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Bennett.#TD#
Curls changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bennett looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Curls (4) vs (0) Bennett
Bennett manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bennett is looking for a sweep. Curls is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Curls moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Bennett. Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (7) vs (0) Bennett
Bennett is trying to work for a sweep but Curls has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Curls (9) vs (0) Bennett#T1##SUB#
Bennett tries to improve his position but Curls has taken his back! Curls has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Bennett tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Curls pushes Bennett away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jerry Curls!
Jerry Curls thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 1 wins and 0 losses; Reinaldo Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 23 losses; Bruce White Jr!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
White Jr tries for a takedown but Gracie circles away easily#TD#
and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) White Jr#SUB#
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gracie wants to pass to mount but White Jr is defending the position. #SUB2#
White Jr actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
White Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie trying to control the action but White Jr is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, White Jr has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've been hearing that Gracie has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Gracie is looking to advance position but White Jr won't allow it. #SUB2#
Gracie moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from White Jr. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (0) White Jr#T1#
White Jr regains half guard.#SUB2#
White Jr actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but White Jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
White Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gracie uses his free foot to push down on White Jr's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for White Jr. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (8) vs (0) White Jr
White Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Gracie working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Gracie controlling the position easily from mount.
White Jr regains half guard.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
#T2##SUB#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but White Jr is defending well.
#SUB2#
White Jr has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Gracie escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Gracie! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (11) vs (0) White Jr#SUB#
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by White Jr, who protects the arm well.
White Jr is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3#
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but White Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but White Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracie (13) vs (0) White Jr
White Jr really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gracie trying to control but White Jr is having none of it. #T4#
White Jr is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Gracie jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but White Jr manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
White Jr is looking for a sweep.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but White Jr keeps working. #SUB#
Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, White Jr has escaped the position, nice work there. #T5#
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but White Jr keeps working. #SUB#
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gracie has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracie (15) vs (0) White Jr
Gracie is trying to take his opponent's back.
White Jr wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (18) vs (0) White Jr
White Jr breaks Gracie's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (18) vs (2) White Jr
White Jr won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
White Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but White Jr is proving a slippery customer.
#T6##SUB#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and White Jr defends well.
White Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
White Jr advances to half guard. #SUB2#
White Jr looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
White Jr 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.
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of White Jr's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take White Jr's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracie (22) vs (2) White Jr#T7#
Gracie keeps control of the position as White Jr tries to break free.
White Jr is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Gracie off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Gracie working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
White Jr defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
I really don't envy White Jr right now.
#SUB#
Gracie working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
White Jr is trying to break free.
White Jr tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T8#
Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as White Jr is looking to escape. #SUB#
Gracie wants to finish this one by submission but White Jr is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gracie.
White Jr keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gracie looking to control but White Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Gracie is working for a guillotine from mount but White Jr frees his head quite easily.
Gracie manages to capitalize on a mistake by White Jr to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (25) vs (2) White Jr
Gracie keeps control of the position as White Jr tries to break free.
#SUB#
Gracie is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. White Jr is defending well though. Gracie let's go of the attempt for now.#T9#
White Jr wants to escape the position.
Gracie is trying to stick to White Jr's back but White Jr is turning into Gracie. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gracie's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by White Jr. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (25) vs (4) White Jr#SUB2#
White Jr drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gracie manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now White Jr has Gracie in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (27) vs (4) White Jr
Gracie trying to control but White Jr is working from the bottom.
Gracie pushes down on White Jr's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
White Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie trying to control the action but White Jr is working from the bottom. #T10#
Gracie is really struggling to control White Jr but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
White Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
White Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gracie works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (30) vs (4) White Jr#SUB#
Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T11#
Gracie trying to control the position but White Jr is working away.
White Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, White Jr has escaped the position, nice work there.
White Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie trying to control the position but White Jr is working away.
White Jr is looking to reverse the position.
Gracie trying to control the position but White Jr is working away. #SUB#
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. White Jr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T12#
White Jr is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control.
White Jr stops Gracie from passing to mount.
White Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Gracie in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... White Jr is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Reinaldo Gracie!
A relieved looking Reinaldo Gracie thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Bruce White Jr had this to say: 'I'll be back!'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 33 losses; Jab Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 12 losses; Hirata Hitoshi!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Brown avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD2#
Hitoshi looking to score a takedown here. Brown is defending well but Hitoshi drives through and ends up in Brown's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brown (0) vs (2) Hitoshi
Brown will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hitoshi tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Brown is looking for a triangle but Hitoshi pushes his legs off easily.
Brown controls Hitoshi momentarily but Hitoshi frees himself.
Hitoshi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brown is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Brown keeping full guard, as Hitoshi tries to pass.
Brown looking to control.
Brown 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.#SUB2#
Hitoshi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hitoshi 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.
Brown controlling Hitoshi's posture.
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hitoshi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brown wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Brown is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Brown is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brown seems keen to control Hitoshi's posture.
Brown lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (2) Hitoshi
Brown looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hitoshi looking for a sweep. Not yet Hitoshi, not yet.
Brown advances to half guard.
Hitoshi wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Brown seems content to control.#T2#
Hitoshi wants to get back to full guard but Brown has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (5) vs (2) Hitoshi
Brown tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hitoshi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Brown can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hitoshi is looking to escape.
Hitoshi tries to reverse the position but Brown maintains control.
Brown looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hitoshi manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Brown wants to free his trapped foot but Hitoshi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
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 has a hand on Brown's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Brown takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (8) vs (2) Hitoshi#T3#
Hitoshi tries to reverse the position but Brown maintains control.
Brown controlling the position easily from mount.
Hitoshi felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Brown looking to control but Hitoshi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hitoshi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Brown trying to control but Hitoshi is having none of it.
Hitoshi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Brown tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Brown wants to control the pace but Hitoshi is squirming around nicely.
Hitoshi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Brown looking to control and managing it successfully.
Brown trying to control but Hitoshi is having none of it.
Hitoshi can't escape the position.
Brown looking to control and managing it successfully.
Brown can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hitoshi is looking to escape. #T5#
Hitoshi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Brown tries to control but Hitoshi wriggling away.
Brown controlling the pace for now.
Hitoshi working to try and regain half guard.
Brown controlling the position easily from mount.
Hitoshi is working to get back to half guard.
Brown controlling the pace for now.
Brown can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hitoshi is looking to escape.
Brown sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T6#
Hitoshi is desperately trying to improve his position but Brown has a good base and remains in mount.
Brown controlling from the full mount.
Hitoshi gets back to half guard.
Brown passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (11) vs (2) Hitoshi
Brown takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Brown wants to control the pace but Hitoshi is squirming around nicely. #T7#
Hitoshi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brown looking to control but Hitoshi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Brown controlling from mount.
Hitoshi is desperately trying to improve his position but Brown has a good base and remains in mount.
Brown tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Brown has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Brown can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hitoshi is looking to escape.
Brown controlling the pace for now.
Brown continues to stall.#T8#
Hitoshi is squirming around, avoiding Brown's attempts to control the action.
Hitoshi is trying to escape the mount.
Brown controlling the position easily from mount.
Brown trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hitoshi tries to reverse the position but Brown maintains control.
Brown looking to control and managing it successfully. #T9#
Brown looking to control but Hitoshi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Brown content just to control the position here.
Hitoshi is squirming around, avoiding Brown's attempts to control the action.
Brown controlling his opponent. #T10#
Brown can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hitoshi is looking to escape.
Hitoshi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Brown controlling the pace for now.
Hitoshi can't escape the position.
Brown controlling the pace for now.
Hitoshi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Brown tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hitoshi tries to reverse the position but Brown maintains control.#T11#
Brown controlling from the full mount.
Brown wants to control the pace but Hitoshi is squirming around nicely.
Brown sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Brown looking to control but Hitoshi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hitoshi is trying to escape the mount.
Brown controlling the position easily from mount. #T12#
Brown trying to control but Hitoshi is having none of it.
Brown sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hitoshi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Brown controlling from the full mount. #T13#
Brown can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hitoshi is looking to escape.
Hitoshi regains half guard.
Brown trying to control the action but Hitoshi is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Brown is working for a kimura but Hitoshi is defending it quite comfortably.
Still in half guard, Brown seems content to control.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Brown.
Hitoshi tries to roll over but Brown keeps him under control.
Brown looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T14#
Hitoshi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Brown's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Brown's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Brown (11) vs (6) Hitoshi
Hitoshi is not going to allow Brown to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Hitoshi working for a choke but Brown is defending well.
Brown breaks Hitoshi's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (13) vs (6) Hitoshi
Brown is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hitoshi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brown sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hitoshi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brown is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brown takes the fight on points by 13 to 6.
During a confident post fight interview, Jab Brown 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 37 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 26 losses; Tan Zan!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Al Jhit closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Zan to the mat! Zan manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (0) Zan
Al Jhit controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Zan working for a triangle but Al Jhit defends it easily.
Zan can't keep his opponent in guard - Al Jhit advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Al Jhit content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
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.#SUB2#
Zan actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zan tries to roll over but Al Jhit keeps him under control.#SUB#
Al Jhit is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Zan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Al Jhit. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Al Jhit is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Al Jhit in particular looking to stall.
Zan is looking to improve his position.
Zan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Zan looking for subs from the bottom but Al Jhit mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (5) vs (0) Zan
Al Jhit takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Al Jhit working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Zan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T2##SUB#
Al Jhit working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Zan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Al Jhit controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Al Jhit looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Al Jhit working for a submission but Zan is keeping him at bay.
Al Jhit wants to control the pace but Zan is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Al Jhit is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Zan is surviving well by controlling Al Jhit's body position as best he can. #T3#
Zan is trying to escape the mount.
Zan keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Al Jhit jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Zan manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Zan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Al Jhit off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Al Jhit (5) vs (4) Zan#SUB2#
Al Jhit 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 Zan gets his way!
Al Jhit trying to survive by controlling the hands.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Zan is looking for a choke. Al Jhit gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Al Jhit manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (7) vs (4) Zan
Zan keeping moving, preventing Al Jhit from controlling successfully. #T4#
Al Jhit is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Zan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Al Jhit engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Zan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Al Jhit gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zan keeping moving, preventing Al Jhit from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Zan working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Al Jhit has passed into half guard!
#SUB#
Al Jhit is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Al Jhit. #SUB#
Al Jhit is working for a submission of some sort.
#T5##SUB#
Al Jhit is trying to work for a kimura but Zan is defending well.
#SUB2#
Zan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Zan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Al Jhit pulls his head out easily.
Al Jhit is keen to just control but Zan is a slippery customer.
Al Jhit is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T6##SUB#
Al Jhit is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Zan looking for submissions off his back.
Al Jhit frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (10) vs (4) Zan
Zan is trying to escape the mount.
Al Jhit tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Al Jhit looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T7##SUB#
Al Jhit has hold of Zan's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Zan manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB#
Al Jhit is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Zan is surviving well by controlling Al Jhit's body position as best he can.
Zan is trying desperately to improve position.
Al Jhit controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Zan tries to improve his position but Al Jhit has taken his back! Al Jhit has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Zan tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Al Jhit pushes Zan away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bazar Al Jhit!
Bazar Al Jhit thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 33 wins and 32 losses; Darragh Fiachna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 18 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Leifsson tries to clinch but Fiachna moves out of range. #CL2#
Leifsson closes the distance and pushes Fiachna back into the ropes.
Leifsson is working for takedown but Fiachna is calmly controlling the position for now.
Leifsson is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Fiachna gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Leifsson prevents the takedown attempt.
Leifsson is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Fiachna gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Darragh Fiachna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Skjoldr Leifsson.
Fiachna prevents a takedown attempt there.
Leifsson looking for a takedown.
Leifsson gets underhooks to prevent Fiachna's takedown attempt.
#TD#
Fiachna gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Leifsson regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiachna (2) vs (0) Leifsson
Fiachna works a leg free and moves into half 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.
Leifsson trying to control but Fiachna postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Fiachna is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Leifsson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fiachna tries to pass the half guard into mount. Leifsson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1##SUB#
Fiachna is working for a submission of some sort.
Fiachna passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (5) vs (0) Leifsson#SUB#
Fiachna jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Leifsson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Leifsson and Fiachna has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Leifsson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fiachna's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T2#
Leifsson wants to control but Fiachna is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fiachna trying to control the action but Leifsson is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Fiachna wants to work for an arm triangle but Leifsson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Leifsson is defending against the submission attempts here by Fiachna.
Well, if Fiachna 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.
#T3#
Fiachna is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Leifsson reverses the position - he's now on top in Fiachna's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (5) vs (2) Leifsson
Fiachna keeping moving, preventing Leifsson from controlling successfully.
Leifsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fiachna has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Leifsson has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (5) vs (5) Leifsson
Leifsson looking to control but instead Fiachna has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#T4#
Fiachna is looking for a sweep. Leifsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Leifsson wants to free his trapped foot but Fiachna is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Leifsson content to control rather than advance.
Let's hope that Leifsson 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.#T5#
Leifsson trying to control the action but Fiachna is working from the bottom.
Leifsson is pressing down on Fiachna's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fiachna is holding on for now.
Fiachna is concentrating on defense, preventing Leifsson from advancing position.
Fiachna is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T6#
Fiachna keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Leifsson trying to control the action but Fiachna is working from the bottom.
Leifsson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fiachna haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Fiachna tries to roll over but Leifsson keeps him under control.#T7#
Fiachna is trying to maintain the position but Leifsson is very close to passing his half guard.
Leifsson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Fiachna wants to improve his position but Leifsson is controlling well.
Leifsson is thwarting Fiachna's attempts to control the position.
Leifsson wants to pass to mount but Fiachna is defending the position. #T8#
Leifsson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fiachna is trying to maintain the position but Leifsson is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Leifsson is looking for a kimura but Fiachna is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Leifsson to get the leverage. #T9#
Fiachna is trying to control but can't.
Leifsson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fiachna manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fiachna holds on and takes a little breather.
Leifsson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fiachna keeping full guard, as Leifsson tries to pass.
Fiachna tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T10#
Fiachna working a defensive guard but Leifsson passes into half guard.
Fiachna trying to hold on to Leifsson's head to control him but Leifsson postures up.
Leifsson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Leifsson wants to free his trapped foot but Fiachna is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T11#
Fiachna is looking to improve his position.
Leifsson 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.
Leifsson is thwarting Fiachna's attempts to control the position.#T12#
The fighters are battling for position here. Fiachna manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Leifsson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fiachna is trying to hold Leifsson in close to prevent damage but Leifsson has managed to pass into half guard.
Fiachna wants to get back to full guard.
Leifsson trying to control the pace.
Fiachna is trying to get back to full guard.#T13#
Leifsson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fiachna gets back to full guard.
Leifsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiachna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leifsson is pushing down on Fiachna's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fiachna is fighting to maintain full guard but Leifsson has managed to sneak the leg through.#T14#
Fiachna controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Fiachna regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fiachna is pulling down on Leifsson's head. It's preventing any offense from Leifsson, at least for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Fiachna gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Fiachna takes the fight on points by 6 to 5.
Darragh Fiachna thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 14 wins and 7 losses; Rupert Helenius! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 54 wins and 33 losses; Joe Average!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Helenius closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #TD2#
Average is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Helenius can't fight it off and eventually Average manages to take the fight to the floor. Helenius looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Helenius (0) vs (2) Average
Average trying to control the position from guard on top but Helenius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Average looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Average advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Helenius (0) vs (5) Average
Helenius is not content to let Average control the position. #T1#
Helenius stops Average from passing to mount.
Helenius can't do much from the bottom here.
Helenius is not content to let Average control the position.
Helenius is looking to reverse the position.
My spies in Hey Steves Fight Shack inform me that Average has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Average is looking to take a break and control but Helenius is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Helenius holds on to Average's head and controls the position momentarily. #SUB2#
Average tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Average has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Helenius is not content to let Average control the position.
Helenius regains half guard there - taking advantage of Average's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Average wants to lay and pray for a moment but Helenius keeps working.
Average looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Helenius is trying to control but can't.
Average stalling away here and it's allowed Helenius to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Average trying to control the position from guard on top but Helenius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Helenius trying to control the position here.
Helenius keeping moving, preventing Average from controlling successfully. #T4#
Helenius is trying to control the position but Average postures up.
Helenius wants to sweep here but Average controlling him for the moment.
Average passes Helenius's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Helenius is trying to control but can't.
Average wants to control but Helenius is keeping him busy.
Average not doing much here.
Helenius moves into full guard.
#T5#
Average trying to control the position from guard on top but Helenius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Helenius keeping full guard, as Average tries to pass.
Helenius not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Average pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Helenius is keeping the position for now.
Average stopping the sweep attempt from Helenius.
Average slips nicely into half guard.#T6#
Helenius won't allow Average to pass to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Helenius manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Average slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Helenius throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Average escapes and throws Helenius's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Helenius (0) vs (8) Average
Average advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Helenius (0) vs (10) Average
Average pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Helenius is squirming around, avoiding Average's attempts to control the action. #T7#
Helenius working to try and regain half guard.
Average takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Average tries to control but Helenius wriggling away.
Helenius is working to get back to half guard.
Average looking to control but Helenius is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Helenius prevents Average from taking his back.
Helenius gets back to half guard.#T8#
Helenius gets full guard.
Helenius seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Average not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Helenius looking for a sweep. Not yet Helenius, not yet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Helenius is trying to control the position but Average postures up.
Average stays in close to Helenius's body and controls the position.
Average wants to control from the top but Helenius keeps moving.
Average sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Helenius's guard. #T9#
Average wants to pass the guard but Helenius is defending well.
Average keeps trying to improve his position.
Average wants to control but Helenius is keeping him busy. #T10#
Helenius wants to control but Average is keeping busy.
Helenius is in trouble now - Average has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Helenius (0) vs (13) Average
Average tries to take his opponent's back but Helenius turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helenius (2) vs (13) Average
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.
Average is trying to keep Helenius in close.
#T11##SUB2#
Helenius is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Average has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Helenius is looking to defend but Average has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Helenius! Average pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Helenius taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Joe Average! |
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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 69 wins and 23 losses; Dragan Hozdic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 79 wins and 46 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Hozdic closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hozdic lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hozdic (2) vs (0) Diesel
Hozdic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diesel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hozdic is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hozdic looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Hozdic is working hard here to advance 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.
Hozdic stays in close to Diesel's body and controls the position. #T2#
Our spies down at at Convicted Fight Club inform us that Diesel has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Hozdic has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Hozdic from controlling successfully.
Hozdic controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
Hozdic wants to pass the guard but Diesel is keeping the position.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Hozdic from controlling successfully.
Hozdic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diesel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hozdic looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T5##T6#
Hozdic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hozdic is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T7#
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Hozdic from controlling successfully.
Diesel being controlled here, momentarily.
Hozdic tries to free his leg and advance position but Diesel is retaining full guard.
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.#T8#
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Hozdic from controlling successfully. #T9#
Hozdic trying to move into half guard but instead Diesel has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hozdic (2) vs (2) Diesel
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hozdic is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hozdic (4) vs (2) Diesel
Hozdic not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T10#
Hozdic tries to free his leg and advance position but Diesel is retaining full guard.
Hozdic controlling from the top position. #T11#
Hozdic's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Hozdic trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom. #T12#
Hozdic sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Diesel's guard.
Hozdic controlling the action here.#T13#
Further stalling from Hozdic.#T14#
Hozdic is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (7) vs (2) Diesel
Hozdic controlling the pace for now.
Hozdic tries to control but Diesel wriggling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hozdic takes the fight on points by 7 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 73 wins and 29 losses; Donald Trump! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 108 wins and 55 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Pavlov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Trump to the ground. Pavlov is now in Trump's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trump (0) vs (2) Pavlov
Trump is pulling down on Pavlov's head to control his posture.
Pavlov looking to pass the 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.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Trump keeps moving.
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.
Pavlov stopping the sweep attempt from Trump.
Pavlov is fighting to break Trump's control of his arms but Trump is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Trump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov 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. #T1#
It looks like Pavlov might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trump swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Trump is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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!
Trump looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pavlov is one step ahead there.
Pavlov sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Pavlov trying to control but Trump is working from the bottom.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Trump is keeping the position.
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) Pavlov
Trump postures up.
Pavlov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Trump manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (2) vs (4) Pavlov
Trump keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully. #T3#
Pavlov is looking to advance position but Trump has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Trump (6) vs (4) Pavlov
Trump controlling the position easily from mount.
Trump prevents Pavlov from getting the reversal.
Trump will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Trump takes Pavlov's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Pavlov is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Trump (9) vs (4) Pavlov
Trump slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
I really don't envy Pavlov right now.
Pavlov turns into Trump and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (9) vs (6) Pavlov
Trump keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Trump controls Pavlov momentarily but Pavlov frees himself.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Trump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trump looking to control.
#T5#
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trump swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Trump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trump managing to control the position.
Trump keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully. #T6#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Trump is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (11) vs (6) Pavlov
Pavlov controls Trump momentarily but Trump frees himself.
Pavlov wants to sweep but no luck.
Pavlov working a defensive guard but Trump passes into half guard.
Pavlov is looking to control Trump's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pavlov avoid being mounted?
Pavlov is looking to improve his position.
Trump wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pavlov keeps working. #T7#
Pavlov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pavlov.
Trump stopping the sweep attempt from Pavlov.
Pavlov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pavlov looking to control.
Trump trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov is pulling down on Trump's head to control his posture. #T8#
Pavlov is trying to keep Trump in close.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Trump from controlling successfully.
Trump is stalling in the full guard.
Pavlov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Trump's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (11) vs (8) Pavlov#T9#
Pavlov trying to control but Trump is working from the bottom.
Trump managing to control the position.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Trump wants to sweep here but Pavlov controlling him for the moment.
Pavlov is looking to advance position but Trump has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Trump (15) vs (8) Pavlov
Trump looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pavlov can't escape the position.
#T10#
Pavlov wants to control but Trump is having none of it.
Trump can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pavlov is looking to escape.
Pavlov tries to hold on but Trump pushes him away.
Pavlov is looking to improve his position but Trump isn't that keen on the idea.
Pavlov tries to control the position but Trump now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Trump (18) vs (8) Pavlov
Trump controlling well, preventing Pavlov from escaping the position.
Pavlov breaks Trump's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (18) vs (10) Pavlov#T11#
Pavlov trying to control but Trump is working from the bottom.
Pavlov stands and throws Trump's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (18) vs (13) Pavlov#SUB2#
Pavlov tries for a kimura but Trump is defending well.
Pavlov is looking to take a break and control but Trump is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pavlov taking a breather here. #T12#
Trump is trying to get back to half guard.
Pavlov wants to control but Trump is keeping him busy.
Pavlov is staying tight to Trump's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Trump is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pavlov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Trump is looking to control Pavlov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Trump avoid being mounted?
Pavlov controlling the pace. #T13#
Pavlov is looking to stall here but Trump recovers full guard.
Trump 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: Trump (20) vs (13) Pavlov
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Trump is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pavlov trying to get back to full guard but Trump takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (23) vs (13) Pavlov
Pavlov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Trump slows the pace down in half guard. #T14#
Pavlov trying to hold on to Trump's head to control him but Trump postures up.
Pavlov tries to get to full guard but Trump has control of the leg.
Trump looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pavlov tries to roll over but Trump keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trump seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pavlov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Trump tries to pass to full mount but Pavlov defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trump takes the fight on points by 23 to 13.
A relieved looking Donald Trump 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 17 losses; Juha Ahokas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 15 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ahokas dives in for a single leg takedown but Kamenev sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.#TD2#
Kamenev pulls Ahokas into guard.
Ahokas tries to free his leg and advance position but Kamenev is retaining full guard.
Ahokas looking to sit in guard and control but Kamenev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ahokas (0) vs (2) Kamenev
Ahokas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahokas working a defensive guard but Kamenev passes into half guard.
Ahokas wants to improve his position but Kamenev is controlling well.
#T1#
Ahokas gets full guard.#SUB#
Ahokas isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kamenev stacks Ahokas on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kamenev! Score +3 for passing guard: Ahokas (0) vs (5) Kamenev
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.
Ahokas trying to control but Kamenev flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ahokas (0) vs (8) Kamenev#T2#
Ahokas has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Ahokas turns into Kamenev and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ahokas (2) vs (8) Kamenev
Ahokas tries to free his leg and advance position but Kamenev is retaining full guard. #T3#
Ahokas wants to control from the top but Kamenev keeps moving.
Ahokas sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ahokas tries to free his leg and advance position but Kamenev is retaining full guard.
Ahokas is looking to pass into half guard but Kamenev pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kamenev is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ahokas (2) vs (10) Kamenev
Ahokas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
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.
Ahokas wants to improve his position but instead Kamenev has moved into half guard.
Ahokas wants to control but Kamenev passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ahokas (2) vs (13) Kamenev#T5##SUB2#
Ahokas wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Kamenev has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Ahokas's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Ahokas is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Kamenev!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ivan Kamenev!
Ivan Kamenev is the new super heavyweight champion!
A victorious Ivan Kamenev thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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