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Bots de Garra 59 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 32 wins and 33 losses; Jab Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 14 losses; Calan Smith!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Smith pushes Brown up against the ropes in a clinch.
Brown wants to take the fight to the mat but Smith manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Smith has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Brown uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Brown avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brown stays in close to Smith's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Smith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brown is one step ahead there. #T1#
Brown is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brown sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Brown avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brown looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2##SUB2#
Smith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brown passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (3) vs (0) Smith
Smith is trying to get back to half guard.
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brown passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Smith! Score +2 for reaching mount: Brown (5) vs (0) Smith
Smith is desperately trying to get back 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.
Brown tries to control but Smith wriggling away.
Smith is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Brown controlling the pace for now.
Brown prevents Smith from getting the reversal.
Brown trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Brown controlling the position easily from mount.
Smith is desperately trying to improve his position but Brown has a good base and remains in mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Brown's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Smith is still trying to improve position.
Brown sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Smith is desperately trying to improve his position but Brown has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Brown controlling from mount.
Brown looking to control but Smith is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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.
Brown trying to control but Smith is having none of it.
Brown looking to control and managing it successfully.
Brown trying to control but Smith is having none of it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Brown tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T5#
Smith is desperately trying to improve his position but Brown has a good base and remains in mount.
Brown controlling the pace for now.
Smith is in all sorts of trouble here.
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 wants to control the pace but Smith is squirming around nicely.
Brown controlling the pace for now.
Smith regains half guard.
Brown prevents Smith from improving his position.#T6#
Brown is taking a breather. Smith says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Smith regains full guard. Nicely done.
Brown controlling from the top position.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Smith can't keep his opponent in guard - Brown advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions off his back.
Smith is in trouble now - Brown has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (8) vs (0) Smith#T7#
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.
Brown trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Brown controlling from the full mount.
Smith tries to reverse the position but Brown maintains control.
Smith is squirming around, avoiding Brown's attempts to control the action.
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.#T8#
Smith is working to get back to half guard.
Brown controlling the position easily from mount.
Smith is in all sorts of trouble here.
Brown sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Smith keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Smith is squirming around, avoiding Brown's attempts to control the action.
Smith is trying to escape the mount.
Brown wants to control the pace but Smith is squirming around nicely. #T9##SUB#
Brown working for a submission but Smith is keeping him at bay.
Brown sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Smith is wriggling around trying to escape.
Smith is squirming around, avoiding Brown's attempts to control the action.
Brown tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Smith really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Smith is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Brown trying to control but Smith is having none of it.
Smith gets back to half guard.#T10#
Brown trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Smith actively working from the bottom here.
Brown is controlling the pace.
Brown works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (11) vs (0) Smith
Brown tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Brown continues to stall.
Smith is looking to improve his position but Brown isn't that keen on the idea.#T11#
Brown controlling from the full mount.
Brown can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smith is looking to escape.
Smith is wriggling around trying to escape.
Brown content just to control the position here.
Smith is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T12#
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.
More hug and hope from Brown.
Brown tries to control but Smith wriggling away.
Smith is desperately trying to improve his position but Brown has a good base and remains in mount.
Brown controlling his opponent. #T13#
Smith working to try and regain half guard.
Brown controlling the pace for now.
Smith is trying desperately to improve position.
Brown tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Brown prevents Smith from getting the reversal.
Brown controlling from the full mount.
Brown trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Smith regains half guard.
Brown content to control rather than advance. #T14#
Brown trying to control from half guard but Smith is working away.
Brown trying to control the pace.
Brown'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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith is pressing down on Brown's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Brown is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brown takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
Jab Brown 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 9 losses; Rupert Helenius! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Harvey Smith!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smith can't get the takedown.
Smith is looking for a takedown.
Helenius wants to take the fight to the mat but Smith manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Helenius stops a takedown attempt from Smith.
Rupert Helenius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harvey Smith.#TD#
Helenius tightens his grip and picks Smith up, before dumping him to the ground. Smith manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Helenius (2) vs (0) Smith
Helenius trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Helenius pushing down on Smith's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Smith wants to improve his position but Helenius is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Helenius seems content to control.
Helenius wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working. #T1#
Smith is looking to improve his position.
Smith regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Smith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Helenius is aware though and is defending well.
Helenius not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Smith keeping full guard, as Helenius tries to pass.
Smith has control of Helenius's left arm, preventing Helenius from doing any damage. #T2#
Smith is trying to keep Helenius in close.
#SUB2#
Helenius is posturing up here but Smith has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Helenius tries to roll out but it's too tight and Helenius has to tap! Slick submission there by Smith!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Harvey Smith!
Harvey Smith 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 29 losses; Tan Zan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 21 losses; Jack Lynn!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Lynn pushes Zan up against the ropes in a clinch.
Lynn is pressed up against the ropes. Zan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lynn down to the mat. Lynn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Lynn moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Lynn turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Zan (0) vs (4) Lynn
Lynn controlling from side mount.
Zan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zan (2) vs (4) Lynn#SUB#
Zan seems to be working for a kimura but Lynn defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Zan seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Zan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lynn moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Zan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zan manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zan (2) vs (6) Lynn
Lynn forces his way into half guard.
Lynn controlling the pace. #T1#
Lynn works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Zan (2) vs (9) Lynn
Lynn is staying tight to Zan's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Zan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lynn wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A lull in the action here as Lynn stalls from top position.
Zan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lynn wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lynn taking a breather here.
Zan is looking to regain half guard here but Lynn keeps moving and retains side control.
Lynn takes a little break here. Zan wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Zan is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Lynn is looking to take a break and control but Zan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lynn is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lynn working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Lynn in side control, just content to control the action for now.
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.
Lynn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zan keeps working.
Lynn happy to just control the position for now.
Lynn trying to control the action but Zan is working from the bottom. #T3#
Zan tries to improve position but can't.
Lynn is looking to take a break and control but Zan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lynn in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Zan is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lynn taking a breather here.
Zan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lynn wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lynn controls the position.#T4#
Zan manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lynn's best efforts.#SUB#
Zan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lynn pulls his head out easily.
Zan tries to roll over but Lynn keeps him under control.#SUB#
Zan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zan is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Alpha Brasil, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB#
Zan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Zan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Zan is breathing heavily.
Lynn content to control rather than advance.
Lynn moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Zan (2) vs (12) Lynn
Zan is trying to escape the position but Lynn is controlling the position. #T5#
Lynn trying to control the position but Zan is working away.
Lynn controls the position.
Zan tries to bench press Lynn off him but Lynn keeps the position.
Lynn is staying tight to Zan's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Zan tries to bench press Lynn off him but Lynn keeps the position. #T6#
Zan is being controlled here.
Zan is looking to reverse the position.
Lynn controls the position.
Zan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Zan tries to get out of the position.#T7#
Lynn trying to control the position but Zan is working away.
Zan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The referee asks Lynn politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Lynn prefers to stall for the moment though.
Zan is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Lynn wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Zan, who protects the arm well. #T8#
Zan is not content to let Lynn control the position.
Lynn takes a little break here. Zan wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Zan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Zan is letting Lynn control him for a moment.
Zan is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Lynn tries for a kimura but Zan is defending well.
Zan is trying to get back to half guard.
Zan is not content to let Lynn control the position. #T9#
The referee asks Lynn politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Lynn prefers to stall for the moment though.
Zan tries to bench press Lynn off him but Lynn keeps the position.
Zan is working hard here to advance position.
Lynn taking a breather here.
Let's hope that Lynn 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.#SUB2#
Lynn tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Zan regains half guard.#T10##SUB#
Zan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lynn works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Zan (2) vs (15) Lynn
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Zan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lynn is staying tight to Zan's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Zan is looking to reverse the position.
Lynn takes a little break here. Zan wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Lynn is continuing to stall.
Zan is trying to improve his position.#T11#
Lynn controlling the position from side mount.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Lynn.
Zan is not content to let Lynn control the position.
Lynn 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 Zan's shoulder. That is not cool.
Zan is trying to improve his position.
Zan is being controlled here.
Zan is looking for a sweep.
Lynn controlling the position.
Yet more stalling tactics from Lynn.#T12#
Zan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lynn 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 Zan's shoulder. That is not cool.
Zan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lynn perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Well,Zan is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Lynn trying to control from half guard but Zan is working away.
Lynn content to control rather than advance.
Zan wants to improve his position but Lynn is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T13#
Zan tries to get to full guard but Lynn has control of the leg. #SUB#
Zan actively working from the bottom here.
Lynn takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lynn wants to free his trapped foot but Zan is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Zan actively working from the bottom here.
Zan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lynn performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lynn is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Zan! Score +3 for passing guard: Zan (2) vs (18) Lynn#T14#
Zan 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: Zan (4) vs (18) Lynn
Lynn is controlling Zan's posture.
Zan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lynn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Zan has gone for a leg lock! Lynn slips out almost immediately though and dives into Zan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zan (4) vs (20) Lynn#SUB#
Zan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lynn not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Zan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lynn wins on points by 20 to 4.
Jack Lynn 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 36 wins and 32 losses; Darragh Fiachna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 15 losses; Hirata Hitoshi!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Fiachna throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hitoshi tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Fiachna is in Hitoshi's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiachna (2) vs (0) Hitoshi
Fiachna is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fiachna'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.
Hitoshi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fiachna is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hitoshi keeping moving, preventing Fiachna from controlling successfully.
Hitoshi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fiachna sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hitoshi's guard.
Hitoshi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fiachna is trying to control the action in half guard but Hitoshi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitoshi is trying to get back to full guard.
Fiachna is pressing down on Hitoshi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hitoshi is holding on for now.
Hitoshi is in trouble now - Fiachna has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (5) vs (0) Hitoshi#SUB#
Fiachna wants to finish this one by submission but Hitoshi is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Fiachna. #T1#
Fiachna 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 Fiachna maintains control.
Fiachna trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hitoshi working to try and regain half guard.
Fiachna tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
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.
Hitoshi is looking to improve his position but Fiachna isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Hitoshi gets back to half guard.
Fiachna is trying to control the action in half guard but Hitoshi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fiachna passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (8) vs (0) Hitoshi
Fiachna content just to control the position here.
Hitoshi working to try and regain half guard.
Hitoshi is trying to escape the mount but Fiachna keeps good control and instead manages to take Hitoshi's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Fiachna (11) vs (0) Hitoshi
Hitoshi manages to reverse the position and now he's in Fiachna's guard. Nice work there by Hitoshi.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (11) vs (2) Hitoshi
Fiachna bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hitoshi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (13) vs (2) Hitoshi
Hitoshi keeping full guard, as Fiachna tries to pass.
Fiachna will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fiachna forces his way into half guard.
Fiachna seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hitoshi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Hitoshi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fiachna passes Hitoshi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fiachna content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Fiachna passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (16) vs (2) Hitoshi
Fiachna trying to control but Hitoshi is having none of it.
Hitoshi is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fiachna fails to advance to Hitoshi's back.
Fiachna sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fiachna can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hitoshi is looking to escape. #T4#
Hitoshi working to try and regain half guard.
Fiachna fails to take his opponent's back.
Fiachna trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hitoshi regains half guard.
Hitoshi gets back to full guard.
Fiachna trying to control but Hitoshi is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hitoshi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fiachna controls from within his opponent's guard. #T5#
Hitoshi looking for a sweep. Not yet Hitoshi, not yet.
Hitoshi keeping full guard, as Fiachna tries to pass.
Fiachna trying to control but Hitoshi is working from the bottom.
Hitoshi wants to sweep but no luck.
Hitoshi can't keep his opponent in guard - Fiachna advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fiachna is looking to take a break and control but Hitoshi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T6#
Fiachna performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hitoshi wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Fiachna is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hitoshi manages to get to full guard.
Hitoshi looking for a sweep. Not yet Hitoshi, not yet.
Fiachna advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (19) vs (2) Hitoshi
Fiachna is looking to take a break and control but Hitoshi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fiachna just content to control the position.
Fiachna has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T7#
Hitoshi is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Fiachna thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Hitoshi's face as Fiachna controls the position.
Hitoshi is not content to let Fiachna control the position.
Fiachna 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 Hitoshi's shoulder. That is not cool.
Fiachna wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hitoshi keeps working.
Fiachna controls the position. #T8#
Fiachna trying to control the position but Hitoshi is working away.
Hitoshi is trying to get back to half guard.
Fiachna is looking to take a break and control but Hitoshi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fiachna is really struggling to control Hitoshi but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hitoshi gets back to half guard.
Fiachna is keen to just control but Hitoshi is a slippery customer.
Hitoshi moves into full guard.
Hitoshi looking for a sweep. Not yet Hitoshi, not yet.
Hitoshi keeping moving, preventing Fiachna from controlling successfully. #T9#
Fiachna looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fiachna wants to control from the top but Hitoshi keeps moving.
Fiachna wants to pass the guard but Hitoshi is keeping the position.
Hitoshi wants to sweep here but Fiachna controlling him for the moment.
Fiachna engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fiachna stopping the sweep attempt from Hitoshi.
Fiachna pushes down on Hitoshi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hitoshi is refusing to be controlled, as Fiachna sits in half guard.
Fiachna moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (22) vs (2) Hitoshi#T10#
Hitoshi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fiachna controlling from side mount.
We've been hearing that Fiachna has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hitoshi is looking to regain half guard here but Fiachna keeps moving and retains side control.
Fiachna trying to control the action but Hitoshi is working from the bottom.
Hitoshi is trying to improve his position.
Fiachna wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hitoshi keeps working. #T11#
Fiachna is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hitoshi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hitoshi is looking to regain half guard here but Fiachna keeps moving and retains side control.
Fiachna wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hitoshi keeps working.
Fiachna controls the position.
Hitoshi is not content to let Fiachna control the position. #T12#
A lull in the action here.
Fiachna trying to control the action but Hitoshi is working from the bottom.
Hitoshi seems a little lost for a moment, as Fiachna dominates the positioning.
Hitoshi is not content to let Fiachna control the position.
Hitoshi is looking to reverse the position.
Fiachna trying to control the position but Hitoshi is working away.
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#
Hitoshi trying to remain calm as Fiachna controls from the top position.
Hitoshi tries to improve position but can't.
Fiachna wants to control but Hitoshi is keeping him busy.
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.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Fiachna.
Fiachna trying to control the action but Hitoshi is working from the bottom. #T14#
Fiachna is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Fiachna wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hitoshi keeps working.
Hitoshi is trying to get back to half guard.
Fiachna just content to control the position.
Hitoshi is trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Fiachna tries for a kimura but Hitoshi is defending well.
Fiachna wants to control but Hitoshi is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiachna takes the fight on points by 22 to 2.
After winning the bout, Darragh Fiachna 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 9 losses; Kastav Kvinchal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 16 losses; Ricky Judge!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kvinchal moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Judge gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kvinchal regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kvinchal (0) vs (2) Judge
Kvinchal is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Judge has gone for a leg lock! Kvinchal slips out almost immediately though and dives into Judge's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kvinchal (2) vs (2) Judge
Judge keeping moving, preventing Kvinchal from controlling successfully.
Judge wants to sweep here but Kvinchal controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Judge has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kvinchal can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kvinchal trying to control but Judge is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judge controlling Kvinchal's posture.
Judge looking to control.
#T1#
Judge looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kvinchal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Judge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Judge is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kvinchal (2) vs (4) Judge#SUB2#
Judge is working for an americana but Kvinchal has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Judge was thinking about the submission.
Kvinchal is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Kvinchal looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Judge drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Judge jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Judge wants to pass the guard but Kvinchal is keeping the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kvinchal is trying to keep Judge in close.
#T2#
Judge is pushing down on Kvinchal's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kvinchal is fighting to maintain full guard but Judge has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Kvinchal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Judge is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Judge is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kvinchal is looking for a sweep. Judge is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Judge is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kvinchal sees it coming and defends easily.
Judge wants to control but Kvinchal is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Kvinchal is defending against the submission attempts here by Judge.
Kvinchal moves into full guard.
#T3##SUB#
Kvinchal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Judge defends well.
Kvinchal is trying to keep Judge in close.
Judge wants to pass the guard but Kvinchal is keeping the position.
Judge wants to control from the top but Kvinchal keeps moving. #SUB2#
Judge drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Judge jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Kvinchal working for a triangle but Judge defends it easily.
Judge stopping the sweep attempt from Kvinchal.#T4#
Kvinchal is trying to control the position but Judge postures up.
Judge pushing down on Kvinchal's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Judge is looking for a kimura but Kvinchal is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Judge to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Judge is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Judge is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kvinchal defends it well.
Kvinchal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Judge is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T5##SUB#
Kvinchal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Judge is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kvinchal manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Judge sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kvinchal's guard.
Judge is thwarting Kvinchal's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Judge is looking for a kimura here.
Kvinchal is trying to get back to full guard.#T6##SUB2#
Judge is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kvinchal sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Kvinchal looking for submissions off his back.
Kvinchal wants to control but Judge is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Judge is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kvinchal defends it well. #SUB2#
Judge is trying to work for a kimura but Kvinchal is defending well.
Judge passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kvinchal (2) vs (7) Judge#SUB2#
Judge looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T7##SUB2#
Judge looking to secure an arm triangle but Kvinchal defends it well.
Kvinchal tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Judge fails to move to back control. #SUB2#
Judge jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kvinchal manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Kvinchal tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Judge wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Judge thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kvinchal is looking to reverse the position.#T8##SUB2#
Judge is trying to get an arm triangle but Kvinchal is defending well. #SUB2#
Judge is trying to get an arm triangle but Kvinchal is defending well.
Kvinchal manages to work his way to half guard, despite Judge's best efforts.#SUB2#
Judge is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kvinchal defends it well.
Kvinchal wants to control but Judge is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Judge is trying to control the action in half guard but Kvinchal is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Judge wants to work for an arm triangle but Kvinchal is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Judge wants to pass to mount but Kvinchal is defending the position. #SUB2#
Judge wants to work for an arm triangle but Kvinchal is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T9##SUB2#
Judge is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kvinchal defends it well. #SUB2#
Judge is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kvinchal wants to improve his position but Judge is controlling well.
Judge is pressing down on Kvinchal's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kvinchal is holding on for now.
Kvinchal trying to hold on to Judge's head to control him but Judge postures up.
Kvinchal makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kvinchal.
Kvinchal not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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.
Kvinchal wants to sweep here but Judge controlling him for the moment. #T10#
Kvinchal trying to control the position.
Kvinchal 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.
Kvinchal is working hard here to advance position.
Judge pushes down on Kvinchal's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kvinchal wants to get back to full guard.
Judge is trying to control. Kvinchal wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kvinchal is looking to control Judge's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kvinchal avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Judge is trying to work for a kimura but Kvinchal is defending well.
Kvinchal tries to get to full guard but Judge has control of the leg. #T11#
Judge trying to pass the guard but Kvinchal defending well. #SUB2#
Judge is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kvinchal doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Judge. #SUB#
Kvinchal actively working from the bottom here.
Kvinchal has a hand on Judge's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Judge takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Kvinchal (2) vs (10) Judge
Kvinchal is working to get back to half guard.
Judge looking to control but Kvinchal is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T12#
Judge avoids the attempt from Kvinchal to control.
Kvinchal is in all sorts of trouble here.
Judge wants to control the action but instead Kvinchal gets a body lock and reverses into Judge's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kvinchal (4) vs (10) Judge
Judge wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Judge has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kvinchal can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kvinchal trying to control the position from guard on top but Judge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kvinchal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Judge swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T13#
Judge wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Judge is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kvinchal defends well.
Kvinchal trying to control but Judge is working from the bottom.
Judge looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kvinchal is one step ahead there.
Judge not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Judge bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kvinchal's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kvinchal (4) vs (12) Judge#T14##SUB#
Kvinchal looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Judge advances to half guard.
Kvinchal moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Judge preventing the sweep.
Judge trying to control the position from guard on top but Kvinchal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Judge wants to pass the guard but Kvinchal is keeping the position.
Judge trying to control the position from guard on top but Kvinchal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Kvinchal looking for subs off his back but Judge has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kvinchal is not content to let Judge control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Judge wins on points by 12 to 4.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ricky Judge waved his t-shirt featuring KRAKEN Nutrition + Laundry's logo in front of the cameras. |
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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 31 wins and 20 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 14 losses; Jerry Curls!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Curls gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Leifsson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Curls prevents a takedown attempt there.
Leifsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Leifsson is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Skjoldr Leifsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leifsson wants a takedown.
Curls prevents the takedown attempt.
Curls has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Leifsson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Leifsson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Curls pulls his leg out and moves away.
Leifsson is looking to clinch. #CL#
Leifsson rushes Curls and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#TD2#
Curls has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Leifsson regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Leifsson (0) vs (2) Curls
Leifsson looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curls won't allow Leifsson to sweep him here.
Leifsson is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Leifsson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (2) vs (2) Curls#SUB2#
Curls throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Leifsson controlling from the top position. #T2#
Curls pulls Leifsson in close to his closed guard and prevents Leifsson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Curls is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (2) vs (4) Curls
Leifsson trying to get back to full guard but Curls takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (2) vs (7) Curls#SUB2#
Curls goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Leifsson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (4) vs (7) Curls#T3#
Curls keeping moving, preventing Leifsson from controlling successfully.
Leifsson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Leifsson trying to control but Curls is working from the bottom. #T4#
Leifsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Curls swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Leifsson wants to control from the top but Curls keeps moving. #T5#
Curls keeping full guard, as Leifsson tries to pass.
Curls lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (4) vs (9) Curls
Curls postures up.
#T6#
Leifsson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Curls is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Curls stands and throws Leifsson's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (4) vs (12) Curls#SUB2#
Curls wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Leifsson, who protects the arm well.
Curls has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Leifsson! Score +2 for reaching mount: Leifsson (4) vs (14) Curls
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T7#
Curls is trying to take his opponent's back.
#SUB2#
Curls 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 Curls has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Leifsson manages to get back to 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.#T8##SUB2#
Leifsson is defending against the submission attempts here by Curls.
Curls wants to pass to mount but Leifsson is defending the position.
Leifsson wants to control but Curls is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Curls is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Leifsson defends it well.
Leifsson is trying to get back to full guard.#T9##SUB2#
Curls is working for a kimura but Leifsson is defending it quite comfortably.
Leifsson won't allow Curls to pass to mount. #T10#
Curls prevents Leifsson from improving his position.
Curls trying to advance position but Leifsson counters by regaining guard.
Curls trying to control the position from guard on top but Leifsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Curls stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leifsson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T11#
Leifsson is trying to keep Curls in close.
#SUB2#
Curls has gone for a leg lock! Leifsson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Curls's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (6) vs (14) Curls
Curls keeping full guard, as Leifsson tries to pass. #T12#
Curls is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Leifsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Curls is keeping the position for now.
Leifsson trying to control but Curls is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Curls is looking for a triangle but Leifsson pushes his legs off easily.
#T13#
Leifsson trying to control but Curls is working from the bottom.
Leifsson is looking to pass into half guard but Curls pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Curls is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (6) vs (16) Curls
Leifsson managing to control the position.
Leifsson controls Curls momentarily but Curls frees himself. #T14#
Leifsson pulls Curls in close to his closed guard and prevents Curls from doing any damage or advancing position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Leifsson keeping full guard, as Curls tries to pass.
Leifsson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Curls forces his way into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Curls wins on points by 16 to 6.
After winning the bout, Jerry Curls thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 55 wins and 35 losses; Joe Average! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 75 wins and 30 losses; Donald Trump!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Trump pushes Average up against the ropes in a clinch.#TD#
Average lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Average (2) vs (0) Trump
Average trying to control the action but Trump is working from the bottom.
Trump is trying to maintain the position but Average is very close to passing his half guard.
Trump tries to roll over but Average keeps him under control.
Trump is trying to maintain the position but Average is very close to passing his half guard.
Trump holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Trump manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Average wants to control from the top but Trump keeps moving.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY inform us that Trump has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T1#
Trump controlling Average's posture.
Average wants to control from the top but Trump keeps moving.
Average content to stall in guard here.
Trump looking to control.
Trump controlling Average's posture.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
Average is pushing down on Trump's leg trying to pass to half guard. Trump is fighting to maintain full guard but Average has managed to sneak the leg through.
Trump is trying to control but can't.
Average trying to mount his opponent but Trump defends it.
Average perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Average moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Average (5) vs (0) Trump#SUB#
Average is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Trump knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Average tries to advance to mount but can't. #T3#
Trump is not content to let Average control the position.
Average controlling the position.
Average trying to control the position but Trump is working away.
Average tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T4#
Trump is letting Average control him for a moment.
Trump sneaks back into half guard.
Trump trying to hold on to Average's head to control him but Average postures up.
Average is pressing down on Trump's thigh, looking to free his foot. Trump is holding on for now.
Trump has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Average is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Average 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.
#T5#
Trump makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Trump.
Average sitting in guard here, content to control.
Average wants to pass the guard but Trump is keeping the position.
Average looking to sit in guard and control but Trump gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Average (5) vs (2) Trump
Trump controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T6#
Trump pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Average is keeping the position for now.
Trump slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Average is looking to cinch up a triangle. Trump throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Average's body to avoid the submission. Average has instead reached around Trump's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Average arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). 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 36 wins and 21 losses; Cole Orion! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 17 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Orion gets caught napping as Kamenev dives in and scores a takedown. Orion manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Orion (0) vs (2) Kamenev
Orion working a defensive guard here.
Orion trying to control the position here.
Orion controls Kamenev momentarily but Kamenev frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Orion is keeping the position for now.
Orion 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: Orion (2) vs (2) Kamenev
We've been hearing good reports from Orion's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1#
Orion postures up.
Orion wants to control from the top but Kamenev keeps moving.
Orion controlling from the top position.
Orion trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamenev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Orion 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.
Orion stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kamenev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Orion advances to half guard. #T3#
Orion passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (5) vs (2) Kamenev
Kamenev has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Orion forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Orion (8) vs (2) Kamenev
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kamenev looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T4##SUB#
Kamenev is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Kamenev is trying to break free.
#T5#
Kamenev prevents Orion from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Orion looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Kamenev is controlling Orion 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orion (8) vs (4) Kamenev
Kamenev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6#
Orion working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Orion is looking for a triangle but Kamenev pushes his legs off easily.
Kamenev trying to control but Orion is working from the bottom.
Orion seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Orion is trying to hold Kamenev in close to prevent damage but Kamenev has managed to pass into half guard.
#T7#
Orion won't allow Kamenev to pass to mount.
Orion tries to get to full guard but Kamenev has control of the leg.
Kamenev is just content to waste time from the top position. Orion takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Orion has Kamenev pulled in close to control his posture.
Orion working a defensive guard here.
#T8#
Kamenev trying to control but Orion is working from the bottom.
Orion is trying to control the position but Kamenev postures up.
Orion pulls Kamenev in close to prevent any damage.
Kamenev looking to sit in guard and control but Orion gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orion (10) vs (4) Kamenev#T9#
Orion slips nicely into half guard.
Orion working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Kamenev's thigh. Kamenev counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Orion pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kamenev is keeping the position for now.
Orion's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T10#
Kamenev keeping moving, preventing Orion from controlling successfully.
Kamenev looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kamenev looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T11#
Orion trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamenev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orion looking to pass the guard.
Kamenev is trying to hold Orion in close to prevent damage but Orion has managed to pass into half guard.
Orion trying to control the action but Kamenev is working from the bottom.
Orion trying to pass the guard but Kamenev defending well. #T12#
Orion is looking to stall here but Kamenev recovers full guard.
Kamenev controls Orion momentarily but Orion frees himself. #T13#
Orion stands and throws Kamenev's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (13) vs (4) Kamenev
Kamenev seems a little lost for a moment, as Orion dominates the positioning.#SUB#
Orion tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T14#
Kamenev regains half guard.#SUB2#
Kamenev looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Orion is trying to control the action in half guard but Kamenev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Orion takes the fight on points by 13 to 4.
Cole Orion 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 81 wins and 47 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 19 losses; Juha Ahokas!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Diesel shoots in looking for a takedown. Ahokas tries to sprawl out of it but Diesel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Ahokas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ahokas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD#
Diesel gets a double leg takedown into Ahokas's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (0) Ahokas
Diesel pushes down on Ahokas's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ahokas keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Well, if Diesel 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel'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.#T1#
Ahokas tries to roll over but Diesel keeps him under control.
Ahokas regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ahokas is trying to keep Diesel in close.
#T2#
Ahokas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Diesel 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.
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 is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ahokas can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Diesel controls the pace.
Diesel being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Diesel controlling from the top position.
Diesel won't allow Ahokas to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Ahokas throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Diesel escapes and throws Ahokas's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (5) vs (0) Ahokas#T4#
Ahokas is looking to reverse the position.
Diesel controls the position.
Ahokas prevents Diesel from improving position.
You can see the frustration on Ahokas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Diesel stalls from top position.#T5#
Diesel is looking to take a break and control but Ahokas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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 tries to bench press Diesel off him but Diesel keeps the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Diesel is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ahokas will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Ahokas is trying to control Diesel's posture but Diesel avoids it. #T6#
Ahokas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ahokas wants to control but Diesel postures up.
Diesel has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Diesel (7) vs (0) Ahokas
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diesel avoids the attempt from Ahokas to control.
Ahokas doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?#T7#
Diesel trying to control but Ahokas is having none of it.
Diesel controlling the pace for now. #T8#
Ahokas is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ahokas tries to hold on but Diesel postures up.
Ahokas is trying desperately to improve position.
Ahokas wants to hold on but Diesel pushes him away.
Diesel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T9#
Ahokas sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Diesel is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Diesel has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ahokas trying to control but Diesel postures up.
#T10#
Ahokas is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Diesel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Diesel's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Diesel (7) vs (4) Ahokas
Ahokas tries to get the hooks in deep but Diesel pushed the leg off.
Ahokas is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB2#
Ahokas has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T11#
Diesel wants to escape the position.
Diesel wants to control his opponent's hands but Ahokas gets his hands free.
Ahokas trying to control momentarily.
Ahokas biding his time, looking for the opening.
Diesel trying to control the action but Ahokas just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Ahokas is persistently looking for the submission but Diesel is defending it well.
#T12#
Ahokas trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Diesel wants to control his opponent's hands but Ahokas gets his hands free.
Diesel is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Diesel rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB#
Diesel looking for submissions off his back.#T13#
Diesel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Diesel.#SUB#
Diesel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Diesel looking for a sweep. Not yet Diesel, not yet. #SUB#
Diesel working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ahokas has passed into half guard!
Ahokas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diesel keeps working. #T14#
Diesel wants to get back to full guard.
Diesel works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ahokas looking to pass the guard.
Ahokas postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Diesel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Diesel looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ahokas puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
A relieved looking Kurt Diesel thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 110 wins and 56 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 72 wins and 23 losses; Dragan Hozdic!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Pavlov dives in and grabs Hozdic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hozdic pushes down on Pavlov's head and hops out.
Hozdic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pavlov avoids it really well and circles away.
Pavlov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice sprawl there from Pavlov as Hozdic shoots in.#TD#
Hozdic gets caught napping as Pavlov dives in and scores a takedown. Hozdic manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (0) Hozdic
Hozdic keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
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 is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov trying to control but Hozdic is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1#
Hozdic is trying to hold Pavlov in close to prevent damage but Pavlov has managed to pass into half guard.
Pavlov is trying to control. Hozdic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hozdic is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pavlov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pavlov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pavlov (2) vs (4) Hozdic
Hozdic really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Pavlov.
Pavlov is really stuck here.
Pavlov trying to control the hands but Hozdic breaks the grip.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T2#
You can see the frustration on Pavlov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Pavlov is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Hozdic.
Let's hope that Hozdic 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.
Hozdic trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Pavlov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hozdic controlling well, preventing Pavlov from escaping the position.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Hozdic has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Will Hozdic go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T3#
Hozdic keeps control of the position as Pavlov tries to break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Hozdic has the hooks in. Pavlov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Hozdic has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Pavlov's body.
Pavlov trying to control the hands but Hozdic won't let him.
Pavlov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T4#
Pavlov breaks Hozdic's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (4) vs (4) Hozdic
Hozdic 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: Pavlov (4) vs (6) Hozdic
Pavlov manages to get to full guard.
Hozdic controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T5#
Pavlov has his hands on Hozdic's head, controlling the position.
Pavlov working a defensive guard here.
Pavlov keeping full guard, as Hozdic tries to pass.
Hozdic is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T6#
Pavlov wants to sweep but no luck.
Pavlov is trying to control the position but Hozdic postures up.
Pavlov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hozdic is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hozdic stopping the sweep attempt from Pavlov.
Hozdic sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pavlov has Hozdic pulled in close to control his posture.
Hozdic forces his way into half guard.#T7#
Pavlov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pavlov trying to get back to full guard but Hozdic takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (4) vs (9) Hozdic
Pavlov tries to hold on but Hozdic pushes him away.
Hozdic controlling from mount.
Pavlov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hozdic controlling the position easily from mount. #T8#
Pavlov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hozdic wants to control the pace but Pavlov is squirming around nicely.
Pavlov has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (4) vs (12) Hozdic
Pavlov is really stuck here.
Pavlov is working hard here to advance position.
Pavlov wants to control his opponent's hands but Hozdic gets his hands free.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T9#
Hozdic is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Hozdic avoiding Pavlov 's attempts to control his hands. #T10#
Pavlov tries to break free.
Hozdic biding his time, controlling Pavlov.
Pavlov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Pavlov trying to control the action but Hozdic just sinks the hooks in. #T11#
Hozdic just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Pavlov tries to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Hozdic controlling the positon.
Hozdic is hanging on to Pavlov's back as he tries to escape.
Hozdic keeps control of the position easily here as Pavlov tries to buck him off.
Hozdic is looking to control Pavlov but Pavlov is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T12#
Pavlov tries to escape the position.
Hozdic really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Pavlov.
Well,Pavlov is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Hozdic trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Pavlov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hozdic looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pavlov wants to get back to full guard.#T13#
Hozdic perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pavlov wants to get back to full guard.
Pavlov trying to control from the bottom.
Hozdic keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pavlov tries to get to full guard but Hozdic has control of the leg.
Pavlov is trying to control but can't.
Pavlov is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T14#
Still in half guard, Hozdic seems content to control.
Pavlov wants to get back to full guard.
Hozdic content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pavlov wants to get back to full guard but Hozdic has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (4) vs (15) Hozdic
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hozdic content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hozdic wins on points by 15 to 4.
Dragan Hozdic is the new super heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Dragan Hozdic, 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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