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Bots de Garra 57 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 30 wins and 33 losses; Jab Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 27 losses; Tan Zan!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.#TD2#
Zan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Zan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Brown (0) vs (4) Zan
Brown is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Brown is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Zan off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Brown (4) vs (4) Zan
Brown just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
I really don't envy Zan right now.
Brown is riding his opponent, not letting Zan buck him off.
Zan is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T1#
Zan keeps trying to improve his position.
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.
Good control from Brown.
Brown will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Zan 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.#SUB#
Brown has got one arm under Zan's chin. This could be trouble... Zan trying to control the other hand but Brown gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Zan has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jab Brown!
Our winner, Jab Brown, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 21 losses; Jack Lynn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 12 losses; Calan Smith!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lynn darts in looking for a takedown but Smith gets double underhooks and turns Lynn into the ropes.
Smith wants a takedown but no success here.
Lynn can't get the takedown.
Smith jumps guard but Lynn stands there with Smith around his waist. Smith gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Lynn turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Lynn manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lynn (4) vs (0) Smith
Smith tries to buck Lynn off but Lynn is having none of it.#SUB#
Lynn is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smith knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Lynn is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smith knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Lynn looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lynn tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lynn has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Smith is looking for a sweep.#T1##SUB#
Lynn tries for a kimura but Smith is defending well. #SUB#
Lynn tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lynn advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lynn (6) vs (0) Smith#SUB#
Lynn is working for a guillotine from mount but Smith frees his head quite easily.
#SUB#
Lynn looking for a guillotine from mount but Smith is having none of it. #SUB#
Smith defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Lynn. #SUB#
Lynn working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
We've been hearing that Lynn has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Smith regains half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Smith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lynn pulls his head out easily.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
Lynn wants to free his trapped foot but Smith is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lynn wants to pass the guard but Smith is defending well. #SUB#
Lynn looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Lynn is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions off his back.#T3##SUB#
Lynn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Lynn is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Smith sees it coming and defends easily.
Smith slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Smith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Smith has his foot on Lynn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lynn works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Lynn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lynn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Smith had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lynn defends it easily.
Lynn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4##SUB#
Lynn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lynn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Smith is looking for a triangle but Lynn pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Lynn drops back looking for a leg! Smith is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith manages to kick Lynn off! Lynn jumps back into Smith's guard. #SUB2#
Smith looking for a guillotine here but Lynn defends easily.
Lynn advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lynn (9) vs (0) Smith#SUB#
Lynn working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Smith is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Lynn is trying to get an arm triangle but Smith is defending well. #T5#
Smith is looking to reverse the position.
Lynn tries to move to mount but Smith blocks the move with his legs.
Smith gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lynn (11) vs (0) Smith
Smith is desperately trying to improve his position but Lynn has a good base and remains in mount.
Smith keeps trying to improve his position.
Lynn works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Lynn (14) vs (0) Smith#SUB#
Smith is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Smith showing good submission defense here.
Lynn is hanging on to Smith's back as he tries to escape.
#T6##SUB#
Lynn working for the choke. #SUB#
Lynn working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Smith is doing well to defend. Lynn seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Smith is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jack Lynn!
Jack Lynn decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 13 losses; Hirata Hitoshi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 32 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Hitoshi shoots in and gets a takedown into Fiachna's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hitoshi (2) vs (0) Fiachna
Hitoshi tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiachna is retaining full guard.
Fiachna is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Fiachna looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hitoshi is one step ahead there.
Fiachna is trying to control the position but Hitoshi postures up.
Hitoshi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hitoshi passes Fiachna's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Hitoshi wants to work for an arm triangle but Fiachna is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hitoshi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fiachna sees it coming and defends easily.
Fiachna is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Hitoshi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fiachna is just riding it out for now. Hitoshi eventually gives up the hold. #T1##SUB#
Hitoshi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fiachna defends it well.
Fiachna keeping control of the position. #SUB#
Hitoshi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fiachna has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Hitoshi wants to work for an arm triangle but Fiachna is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fiachna trying to hold on to Hitoshi's head to control him but Hitoshi postures up.
#T2##SUB#
Hitoshi is working for a kimura but Fiachna is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Hitoshi is working for a kimura but Fiachna is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fiachna is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Hitoshi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fiachna sees it coming and defends easily.
Hitoshi moves into full mount! Fiachna won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Hitoshi (5) vs (0) Fiachna
Fiachna sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T3##SUB#
Hitoshi is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Hitoshi seems to be working for a kimura but Fiachna defends the submission attempt.
Fiachna is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hitoshi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hitoshi's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hitoshi (5) vs (4) Fiachna
Hitoshi tries to escape but Fiachna has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Fiachna looking for the choke from the back.
Fiachna tries to keep control of the position but Hitoshi is staying busy.
Hitoshi is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Fiachna looking to break Hitoshi's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hitoshi remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Fiachna will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Hitoshi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fiachna is hanging on to Hitoshi's back as he tries to escape.
Hitoshi is working hard here to advance position.
Fiachna tries to keep control of the position but Hitoshi is staying busy.#SUB2#
Fiachna is looking for the choke from the back position but Hitoshi is controlling his hands well. #T4##SUB2#
Fiachna is persistently looking for the submission but Hitoshi is defending it well.
Will Fiachna go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
I really don't envy Hitoshi right now.
Will Fiachna go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB2#
Fiachna working for a choke but Hitoshi is defending well. #SUB2#
Fiachna is looking for the choke from the back position but Hitoshi is controlling his hands well.
Fiachna trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB2#
Fiachna is cranking Hitoshi's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Hitoshi! He's tightened the choke and Hitoshi is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Darragh Fiachna!
Darragh Fiachna decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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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 24 wins and 17 losses; Ikemba Okoye! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 17 losses; Calixto Cardona!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Okoye dives in and scores a takedown into Cardona's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Okoye (2) vs (0) Cardona#SUB2#
Cardona is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Okoye is aware though and is defending well.
Okoye pushing down on Cardona's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Okoye prevents Cardona from improving his position.
Cardona works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Cardona is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Okoye rolls with it to try and escape but Cardona cranks on the arm and Okoye is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Calixto Cardona!
Calixto Cardona 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 19 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Reinaldo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Leifsson has closed the distance and engaged Gracie in a clinch.
#TD2#
Gracie has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Leifsson uses from the top position.
Leifsson wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Leifsson's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Leifsson passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leifsson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Leifsson sits in half guard.
Leifsson controlling the action here.
Leifsson wants to pass the guard but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Leifsson is very close to passing his half guard.
Leifsson prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Gracie won't allow Leifsson to pass to mount.
Leifsson is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Leifsson is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Leifsson moves into full mount! Gracie won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (3) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Leifsson takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Leifsson (6) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie is keeping busy.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T4##SUB#
Leifsson working for the choke.
Gracie wants to control his opponent's hands but Leifsson gets his hands free.
Gracie wants to escape the position.
Gracie breaks Leifsson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (6) vs (2) Gracie
Leifsson trying to control the position.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leifsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Leifsson keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully. #T5#
Gracie won't allow Leifsson to sweep him here. #SUB#
Leifsson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.
Gracie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gracie trying to control but Leifsson is working from the bottom. #T6#
Gracie won't allow Leifsson to sweep him here.
Leifsson pulls Gracie in to control the position.
Gracie trying to control but Leifsson is working from the bottom.
Leifsson looking to control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Gracie working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Leifsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie is looking to pass into half guard but Leifsson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Leifsson is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (8) vs (2) Gracie#SUB2#
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Leifsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7##SUB2#
Gracie working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Leifsson has passed into half guard!
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Leifsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Leifsson is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.
Gracie gets full guard.#T8#
Leifsson won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Leifsson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Leifsson trying to control the pace.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Leifsson is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T9#
Gracie wants to improve his position but Leifsson is controlling well.
Gracie keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Gracie trying to control here.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Leifsson tries to pass. #T10#
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 the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Gracie working for a triangle but Leifsson defends it easily.
Leifsson postures up.
#T11#
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Leifsson from controlling successfully.
Leifsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Leifsson from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Gracie throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Leifsson escapes and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (11) vs (2) Gracie
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T12#
Gracie tries to bench press Leifsson off him but Leifsson keeps the position.
Gracie is trying to control Leifsson's posture but Leifsson avoids it.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Leifsson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Gracie is trying to control Leifsson's posture but Leifsson avoids it. #T13#
Gracie is not content to let Leifsson control the position.
Gracie manages to get back to half guard.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Leifsson has control of the leg. #T14#
Gracie wants to control but Leifsson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracie tries to roll over but Leifsson keeps him under control.
Gracie trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leifsson is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leifsson takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
Skjoldr Leifsson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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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 79 wins and 47 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 8 losses; Rupert Helenius!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Diesel drives through with a takedown into Helenius's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (0) Helenius#SUB2#
Helenius is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diesel defends well.
Helenius controls Diesel momentarily but Diesel frees himself.
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 doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Helenius looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diesel is one step ahead there.
Helenius has his hands on Diesel's head, controlling the position. #T2#
Helenius looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diesel is one step ahead there.
Helenius bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Diesel's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (2) Helenius#T3#
Helenius trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diesel seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Helenius slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Diesel keeping full guard, as Helenius tries to pass. #T4##SUB#
Helenius sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Diesel doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Helenius paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Diesel - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kurt Diesel!
Kurt Diesel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 13 losses; Jerry Curls! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 21 losses; Cole Orion!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Orion scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Curls (0) vs (4) Orion
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Orion has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Orion staying calm.
Orion wants to control for a moment but Curls uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion is controlling the pace.
#T1#
Orion's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Orion 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. #T2#
Orion keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Orion looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Orion is working for a submission of some sort.
#T3#
Orion wants to pass the guard but Curls is defending well.
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.
Orion trying to control from half guard but Curls is working away. #T4#
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.
Orion is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (0) vs (7) Orion#T5#
Orion trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Orion takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Curls might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T6#
Orion trying to control but Curls is having none of it.
Orion controlling from mount.
Orion wants to take Curls's back but he can't do it this time. #T7#
Orion trying to control but Curls is having none of it. #T8#
Orion sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Curls is squirming around, avoiding Orion's attempts to control the action.
Orion is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T9##SUB2#
Orion jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Curls manages to avoid the submission attempt.
You can see the frustration on Curls's face as Orion controls the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T10#
Orion wants to control but Curls is keeping him busy.
A lull in the action here.
Orion wants to control but Curls is keeping him busy. #T11#
Orion controls the position.
It looks like Orion 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.#T12#
Orion is continuing to stall.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T13##T14#
Orion wants to lay and pray for a moment but Curls keeps working.
Curls is letting Orion control him for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Orion trying to control the action but Curls is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Orion wins on points by 7 to 0.
Our winner, Cole Orion, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 70 wins and 23 losses; Dragan Hozdic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 55 wins and 33 losses; Joe Average!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Hozdic scores with a takedown into Average's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hozdic (2) vs (0) Average
Average working a defensive guard here.
Hozdic stopping the sweep attempt from Average.#SUB2#
Average working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hozdic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hozdic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Average working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hozdic has passed into half guard!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Average tries to get to full guard but Hozdic has control of the leg. #T1#
Hozdic is looking to advance position but Average won't allow it.
Average is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hozdic's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hozdic's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hozdic (2) vs (4) Average
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?
Hozdic tries to escape but Average has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
A lull in the action here.
#SUB2#
Hozdic 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 Average gets his way!
Average tries to keep control of the position but Hozdic is staying busy.#T2##SUB2#
Average patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Average trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Average just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB2#
Average looking for the choke but no joy.
Average is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Average trying to control.#T3#
Average controlling well, preventing Hozdic from escaping the position.
Average tries to get the hooks in deep but Hozdic pushed the leg off.
Good control from Average.
A lull in the action here.
#SUB2#
Hozdic preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Average.
Hozdic wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Average working for a choke but Hozdic is defending well. #T4#
Average trying to control.
Hozdic rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hozdic makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hozdic.
Hozdic trying to keep a closed guard but Average is proving a slippery customer.
Average trying to control but Hozdic is working from the bottom. #T5#
Average wants to pass the guard but Hozdic is keeping the position.
Average is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hozdic seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Hozdic bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Average's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hozdic (4) vs (4) Average
Average looking for a sweep. Not yet Average, not yet.
Hozdic wants to control from the top but Average keeps moving.
Hozdic slips nicely into half guard.#T6#
Hozdic passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Average! Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (7) vs (4) Average
Hozdic avoids the attempt from Average to control.
Average is looking to get to half guard.
Hozdic can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Average is looking to escape.
Hozdic takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T7#
Hozdic avoids the attempt from Average to control.
Average regains half guard.
Average wants to sweep but Hozdic has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (10) vs (4) Average#T8#
Hozdic trying to control the position but Average is working away.
Average tries to improve position but can't.
Hozdic taking a breather here.
Hozdic wants to control but Average is keeping him busy.
Average is looking for a sweep.
Hozdic staying calm.#T9#
Average tries to bench press Hozdic off him but Hozdic keeps the position.
Average wants to control but Hozdic postures up.
Average is looking to reverse the position.
Hozdic trying to control the action but Average is working from the bottom.
Average wants to control but Hozdic postures up.
Hozdic trying to control the position but Average is working away. #T10#
Average is trying to improve his position.
Average is still trying to improve position.
Average struggling a bit here.
Average is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Average trying to remain calm as Hozdic controls from the top position.#T11#
Average is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hozdic is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Average's shoulder. That is not cool.
Average tries to improve position but can't.
Hozdic is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Average's shoulder. That is not cool.
Average is looking to reverse the position.
Average is not content to let Hozdic control the position.
Average is looking to regain half guard here but Hozdic keeps moving and retains side control. #T12#
Hozdic is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Average's shoulder. That is not cool.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Hozdic looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Average is looking to regain half guard here but Hozdic keeps moving and retains side control.
Hozdic controlling from side mount.
Hozdic working away.#T13#
Hozdic is looking to take a break and control but Average is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Average is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hozdic wants to control but Average is keeping him busy. #T14#
Average is looking to regain half guard here but Hozdic keeps moving and retains side control.
Hozdic is staying tight to Average's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hozdic takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
A very excited looking Dragan Hozdic 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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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 108 wins and 56 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 18 losses; Juha Ahokas!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pavlov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ahokas defends well and Pavlov ends up having to push Ahokas into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ahokas changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pavlov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD#
Pavlov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ahokas tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pavlov is in Ahokas's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (0) Ahokas
Pavlov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov trying to control but Ahokas is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.
Pavlov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1##SUB2#
Ahokas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pavlov is stalling in the full guard.
Pavlov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ahokas wants to sweep here but Pavlov controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Pavlov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pavlov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ahokas holds on and takes a little breather.
Pavlov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pavlov looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Pavlov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pavlov pushing down on Ahokas's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pavlov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Ahokas looking for submissions off his back.
We've been hearing good reports from Pavlov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Pavlov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ahokas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ahokas manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4#
Ahokas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ahokas is trying to keep Pavlov in close.
Pavlov is pushing down on Ahokas's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ahokas is fighting to maintain full guard but Pavlov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ahokas is refusing to be controlled, as Pavlov sits in half guard.
Pavlov content to control rather than advance.
Ahokas wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy.
Pavlov is looking to take a break and control but Ahokas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Pavlov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T5#
Ahokas is trying to maintain the position but Pavlov is very close to passing his half guard.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Ahokas is defending well.
Ahokas wants to get back to full guard.
Pavlov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T6#
Ahokas wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pavlov wants to take a breather but Ahokas is having none of it.
Pavlov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T7#
Pavlov passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (0) Ahokas
Ahokas tries to lock up and control but Pavlov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pavlov trying to control but Ahokas is having none of it.
Ahokas tries to hold on but Pavlov pushes him away.
Pavlov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ahokas tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T8#
Pavlov fails to advance to Ahokas's back.
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Ahokas is squirming around nicely.
Ahokas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pavlov tries to control but Ahokas wriggling away.
Pavlov avoids the attempt from Ahokas to control.
Pavlov controlling the pace for now. #T9#
Ahokas is squirming around, avoiding Pavlov's attempts to control the action.
Ahokas is desperately trying to improve his position but Pavlov has a good base and remains in mount.
Pavlov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pavlov seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Ahokas is holding on tight.
Ahokas really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pavlov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ahokas is trying to escape the mount.
#T10#
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Ahokas is squirming around nicely.
Pavlov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pavlov seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Ahokas is holding on tight.
Ahokas is squirming around, avoiding Pavlov's attempts to control the action.
Pavlov controlling the position easily from mount. #T11#
Ahokas wants to hold on but Pavlov pushes him away.
Pavlov content just to control the position here.
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Ahokas is squirming around nicely.
Pavlov is looking to work his way around to Ahokas's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T12#
Ahokas is looking to improve his position but Pavlov isn't that keen on the idea.
Ahokas has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (8) vs (0) Ahokas#SUB#
Ahokas fending off the submission attempt from Pavlov.
Will Pavlov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T13#
Pavlov controls the position.
Ahokas just trying to survive but Pavlov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Ahokas wants to escape the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Pavlov's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Pavlov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Ahokas trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T14#
Pavlov trying to control momentarily.
Ahokas wants to control his opponent's hands but Pavlov gets his hands free.
Pavlov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Ahokas trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov has good solid back control here.
Ahokas is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
After winning the bout, Matvey Pavlov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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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 15 losses; Ivan Kamenev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 74 wins and 29 losses; Donald Trump!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Trump tries to clinch but Kamenev is having none of it.
Trump wants to clinch up but Kamenev keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Kamenev pushes Trump up against the ropes in a clinch.
Kamenev wants a takedown.
#TD2#
Trump has clasped his hands together around Kamenev's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kamenev (0) vs (4) Trump
Trump wants to control but Kamenev is keeping him busy.
Trump staying calm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Let's hope that Trump 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.
Trump taking a break here but Kamenev is having none of it and regains half guard.
Trump keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
Trump is looking to pass Kamenev's guard but actually Kamenev recovers to full guard.
Trump trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamenev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T3#
Trump controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Trump passes into half guard.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Trump has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T4#
Trump moves into full mount! Kamenev won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (0) vs (7) Trump
Trump wants to control but instead Kamenev manages to regain half guard.
Kamenev is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Convicted Top Team, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Trump content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Trump tries to pass to full mount but Kamenev defends it. #T5#
Trump is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Kamenev reverses the position - he's now on top in Trump's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (2) vs (7) Trump
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.
Trump seems keen to control Kamenev's posture.#T6#
Trump manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kamenev manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (2) vs (9) Trump
Trump's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Trump wants to control from the top but Kamenev keeps moving.
Kamenev can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Trump controls the pace.#T7#
Trump pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kamenev is keeping the position for now.
Kamenev keeping moving, preventing Trump from controlling successfully.
Trump is stalling in the full guard. #T8#
Trump wants to pass the guard but Kamenev is keeping the position.
Trump controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Trump pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kamenev is keeping the position for now. #T9#
Trump is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T10##T11#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Trump.#T12#
Trump trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Trump trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kamenev manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (4) vs (9) Trump
Trump tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Trump looking to control but Kamenev passes into half guard.
#T13#
Kamenev prevents Trump from improving his position.
Trump is concentrating on defense, preventing Kamenev from advancing position. #T14#
Trump's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Trump trying to hold on to Kamenev's head to control him but Kamenev postures up.
Trump gets full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trump wins on points by 9 to 4.
Donald Trump is the new super heavyweight champion!
Donald Trump 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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