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Bots de Garra 63 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Alexander Mesquita! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 17 losses; Calan Smith!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Mesquita tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mesquita somewhat.
Alexander Mesquita seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Smith takes the fight into the clinch.
Mesquita looking for a takedown. #TD#
Mesquita has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Smith is trying to keep an underhook but Mesquita manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mesquita (2) vs (0) Smith#SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Smith wants to improve his position but Mesquita is controlling well.
#SUB#
Mesquita is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mesquita prevents Smith from improving his position.#T1#
Smith keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Mesquita is trying to work for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Smith tries to roll over but Mesquita keeps him under control.#SUB#
Mesquita is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Smith sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Mesquita wants to work for an arm triangle but Smith is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Mesquita has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Smith defend it? Mesquita steps over the head and cranks it - Smith is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Mesquita!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alexander Mesquita! |
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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 31 losses; Tan Zan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 18 losses; Jari Laitila!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#CL2#
Laitila moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Zan is fighting off a takedown attempt but Laitila is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Zan to the mat. Zan regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Zan (0) vs (2) Laitila#SUB#
Zan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Zan isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Laitila stacks Zan on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Laitila! Score +3 for passing guard: Zan (0) vs (5) Laitila#SUB2#
Zan wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Laitila has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Zan's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Zan is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Laitila!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jari Laitila! |
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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 3 wins and 1 losses; Reinaldo Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 16 losses; Hirata Hitoshi!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hitoshi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gracie but Gracie pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hitoshi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gracie is defending well.#TD#
Gracie pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Hitoshi has gone for a leg lock! Gracie slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hitoshi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Hitoshi
Hitoshi 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: Gracie (2) vs (2) Hitoshi#SUB2#
Hitoshi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie moves into full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Hitoshi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracie is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (4) vs (2) Hitoshi
Gracie wants to control from the top but Hitoshi keeps moving.
Hitoshi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie 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.
Gracie advances to half guard.
Gracie trying to control the action but Hitoshi is working from the bottom.
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.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gracie is pressing down on Hitoshi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hitoshi is holding on for now.
Hitoshi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hitoshi is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've been hearing that Gracie has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Hitoshi defends it.
Hitoshi is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard. #T3#
Gracie is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Hitoshi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hitoshi is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie 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.
Hitoshi works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hitoshi can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gracie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hitoshi sees it coming and defends easily.
Hitoshi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (7) vs (2) Hitoshi#T4#
Hitoshi has given up his back here. Will Gracie look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (10) vs (2) Hitoshi#SUB#
Hitoshi defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gracie's arms. #SUB#
Gracie has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Gracie is hanging on to Hitoshi's back as he tries to escape.
Hitoshi is still trying to improve position.
Gracie is looking to control Hitoshi but Hitoshi is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Hitoshi breaks Gracie's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (10) vs (4) Hitoshi#SUB#
Hitoshi sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Gracie doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Hitoshi 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 Gracie - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Reinaldo Gracie!
Reinaldo Gracie 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 19 losses; Thomas Bennett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 21 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bennett leaves Leifsson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Bennett drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bennett (2) vs (0) Leifsson#SUB#
Bennett has gone for a leg lock! Leifsson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bennett's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bennett (2) vs (2) Leifsson#SUB#
Leifsson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Bennett looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Leifsson has picked Bennett up and slammed him! Bennett can't keep hold of the triangle and Leifsson manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (2) vs (5) Leifsson
Bennett tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennett is working hard here to advance position.
Leifsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Leifsson is staying tight to Bennett's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T1#
Bennett is looking to reverse the position.
Bennett is not content to let Leifsson control the position.
Leifsson happy to just control the position for now.
Bennett tries to buck Leifsson off but Leifsson is having none of it.
Leifsson trying to control the position but Bennett is working away.
Bennett is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Leifsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bennett keeps working.
Bennett tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Leifsson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bennett has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bennett is looking to regain half guard here but Leifsson keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Leifsson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bennett knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
Leifsson is looking to take a break and control but Bennett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bennett trying to remain calm as Leifsson controls from the top position.
Bennett sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Leifsson wants to take a breather but Bennett is having none of it.
Bennett wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura 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.
Leifsson is keen to just control but Bennett is a slippery customer.#T4##SUB#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.
Leifsson moves into full mount! Bennett won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (2) vs (8) Leifsson
Leifsson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bennett is in all sorts of trouble here.
Leifsson fails to move to back control.
Leifsson controlling from mount.
Bennett is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T5#
Bennett is trying to reverse the position but instead Leifsson has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Bennett (2) vs (11) Leifsson
Well, with Leifsson on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Bennett is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Bennett tries to break free.
A lull in the action here.
Bennett is trying to break free.
Leifsson trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Leifsson is hanging on to Bennett's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Leifsson has the hooks in. Bennett is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Leifsson passes his arm under Bennett's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Bennett taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Skjoldr Leifsson!
After winning the bout, Skjoldr Leifsson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 19 losses; Ikemba Okoye! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 12 losses; Richard Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Okoye shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Anderson defends it nicely.#CL2#
Okoye gets tackled into the ropes by Anderson. Anderson maintains the clinch.
Okoye is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Anderson to keep the fight standing.
Anderson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Okoye prevents it.
#TD2#
Anderson tightens his grip and picks Okoye up, before dumping him to the ground. Okoye manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Okoye (0) vs (2) Anderson
Okoye is pulling down on Anderson's head. It's preventing any offense from Anderson, at least for the moment.
Okoye not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okoye wants to control the position but Anderson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Anderson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Okoye (0) vs (5) Anderson#T1#
Okoye working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB2#
Anderson working for a submission but Okoye is keeping him at bay.
Anderson tries to control but Okoye wriggling away.
Anderson controlling the pace for now.
Okoye can't escape the position.
Okoye might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Anderson trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
Anderson fails to move to back control.
Anderson content just to control the position here.
Okoye is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Okoye is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Okoye tries to control the position but Anderson now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Okoye (0) vs (8) Anderson#SUB2#
Anderson is persistently looking for the submission but Okoye is defending it well.
Well, with Anderson on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Okoye is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Okoye prevents Anderson from getting a body triangle.#T3##SUB2#
Okoye defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Anderson's arms.
Okoye rolls, trying to escape but Anderson keeps control of the position.
Okoye just trying to survive but Anderson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
Anderson is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Okoye has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Anderson has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Okoye taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Anderson doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Richard Anderson!
Richard Anderson thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 8 wins and 27 losses; Bruce White Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 32 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
White Jr fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
White Jr fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fiachna sprawls well initially but White Jr persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: White Jr (2) vs (0) Fiachna#SUB2#
Fiachna is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but White Jr pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
White Jr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fiachna doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time White Jr. #SUB#
White Jr seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
White Jr seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Fiachna has recovered full guard.
White Jr looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiachna manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. White Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: White Jr (2) vs (2) Fiachna
I've been told that Fiachna has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Fiachna trying to control the position from guard on top but White Jr 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.
Fiachna stands and throws White Jr's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: White Jr (2) vs (5) Fiachna#T1#
White Jr is trying to escape the position but Fiachna is controlling the position.
White Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fiachna wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
White Jr is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fiachna's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
White Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fiachna not doing much here.
Fiachna wants to pass to mount but White Jr is defending the position.
Fiachna sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Let's hope that Fiachna 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.#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
White Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fiachna pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Fiachna is keen to just control but White Jr is a slippery customer.
White Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fiachna performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
White Jr looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
White Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Fiachna has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: White Jr (2) vs (8) Fiachna
White Jr really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
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 move to back control. #T3#
Fiachna sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
White Jr is looking to get to half guard.
Fiachna controlling from mount.
White Jr is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fiachna with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#SUB2#
Fiachna working for a submission but White Jr is keeping him at bay.
White Jr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
White Jr is squirming around, avoiding Fiachna's attempts to control the action.
White Jr tries to reverse the position but Fiachna maintains control.
Fiachna tries to control but White Jr wriggling away.
Fiachna moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: White Jr (2) vs (11) Fiachna#T4##SUB2#
Fiachna is looking for the choke from the back position but White Jr is controlling his hands well.
White Jr tries to escape but Fiachna has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
White Jr is working hard here to advance position.
Fiachna tries to get the hooks in deep but White Jr pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
Fiachna looking for the choke but no joy.
Fiachna slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
You can see the frustration on White Jr's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Fiachna looking to break White Jr's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. White Jr remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Fiachna will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
White Jr tries to roll but Fiachna sticks to his back.
White Jr tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T5#
Fiachna controlling from the full mount.
White Jr is looking to get to half guard.
Fiachna looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fiachna's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Fiachna can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as White Jr is looking to escape.
Fiachna controlling the pace for now.
White Jr is desperately trying to improve his position but Fiachna has a good base and remains in mount.
Fiachna controlling his opponent. #T6#
White Jr keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fiachna looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fiachna wants to control the pace but White Jr is squirming around nicely.
White Jr working to try and regain half guard.
Fiachna tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
White Jr is looking to get to half guard.#T7#
Fiachna content just to control the position here.
Fiachna with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Fiachna forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: White Jr (2) vs (14) Fiachna
White Jr tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Fiachna is trying to take his opponent's back.
White Jr is working to get back to half guard.
Fiachna wants to control the pace but White Jr is squirming around nicely.
Fiachna wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Fiachna controlling from mount.
White Jr is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T8#
White Jr is squirming around, avoiding Fiachna's attempts to control the action.
Fiachna controlling the pace for now.
White Jr is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fiachna controlling from the full mount.
Fiachna tries to control but White Jr wriggling away.
White Jr is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Fiachna has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: White Jr (2) vs (17) Fiachna
White Jr prevents Fiachna from getting a body triangle.
Fiachna just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB2#
White Jr is trying to defend against the choke here but Fiachna has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Fiachna Tightens the hold and White Jr taps out furiously! Fiachna displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:18 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.
In defeat, Bruce White Jr stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back!'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 56 wins and 37 losses; Joe Average! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 19 losses; Abubakar Camara!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#CL#
Average forces Camara back against the ropes and clinches.#TD2#
Camara has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Average regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Average (0) vs (2) Camara
Average 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: Average (2) vs (2) Camara#SUB#
Average is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Camara doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Average.
Camara is refusing to be controlled, as Average sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Average is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Camara is staying active underneath Average, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
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.
Camara is trying to maintain the position but Average is very close to passing his half guard.
Average is keen to just control but Camara is a slippery customer.
Average prevents Camara from improving his position.
Camara is staying active underneath Average, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Average is really struggling to control Camara but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Average controlling the pace. #T2##SUB#
Average is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Average passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Average (5) vs (2) Camara#SUB#
Average working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Average controls the position.#T3##SUB#
Average has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Camara is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Average yanks on the arm and Camara is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Average.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 111 wins and 59 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 19 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Pavlov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (0) Kamenev
Pavlov trying to control the action but Kamenev is working from the bottom.
Pavlov trying to control the pace.
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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kamenev for as long as he can get away with.
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kamenev keeps working. #T1#
Pavlov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (0) Kamenev
Pavlov wants to take Kamenev's back here but Kamenev is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Pavlov moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (8) vs (0) Kamenev
Pavlov keeps control of the position easily here as Kamenev tries to buck him off.
Pavlov wants to control but Kamenev is keeping busy.#T2#
Pavlov slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Pavlov trying to control momentarily.
I really don't envy Kamenev right now.
Pavlov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T3#
Pavlov struggling to keep hold of the position.
Kamenev is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Pavlov.
#SUB#
Pavlov has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Kamenev has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Kamenev is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Pavlov.
#T4#
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Pavlov continues to stall.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kamenev is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kamenev staying busy and making it hard for Pavlov to control.
Kamenev wants to escape the position.
Kamenev staying busy and making it hard for Pavlov to control. #T5#
Pavlov has good solid back control here.
Pavlov looking to hold on to the position here but Kamenev rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kamenev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Kamenev keeps moving.
Pavlov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pavlov trying to control but Kamenev is working from the bottom.
Pavlov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T6#
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Kamenev keeps moving.
Pavlov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pavlov looking to sit in guard and control but Kamenev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (8) vs (2) Kamenev#T7#
Pavlov working a defensive guard here.
Pavlov wants to sweep but no luck.
Pavlov is trying to keep Kamenev in close.
Pavlov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pavlov trying to keep a closed guard but Kamenev is proving a slippery customer.
Kamenev wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving. #SUB#
Pavlov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kamenev passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (8) vs (5) Kamenev#T8#
Pavlov is trying to improve his position.
Pavlov tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (8) vs (7) Kamenev
Pavlov is desperately trying to improve his position but Kamenev has a good base and remains in mount.
Kamenev is trying to take his opponent's back.
Pavlov wants to control but Kamenev is having none of it.#T9#
Kamenev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pavlov is looking to escape.
Pavlov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kamenev wants to take Pavlov's back here but Pavlov is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Kamenev prevents Pavlov from getting the reversal.
Kamenev is looking to work his way around to Pavlov's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Kamenev controlling from mount. #T10#
Pavlov is looking to improve his position but Kamenev isn't that keen on the idea.
Pavlov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pavlov tries to lock up and control but Kamenev gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kamenev prevents Pavlov from getting the reversal.
Pavlov is working hard here to advance position.
Pavlov regains half guard.#T11#
Pavlov is controlling Kamenev's trapped leg to prevent Kamenev from advancing to side control.
Kamenev is taking a breather. Pavlov 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.
Pavlov trying to hold on to Kamenev's head to control him but Kamenev postures up.
Kamenev trying to mount his opponent but Pavlov defends it.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Kamenev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pavlov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pavlov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T12#
Kamenev engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kamenev won't allow Pavlov to sweep him here.
Pavlov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kamenev has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (8) vs (10) Kamenev
Pavlov trying to control but Kamenev flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (8) vs (13) Kamenev
Kamenev wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy.
Pavlov is really stuck here.
#T13#
Pavlov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kamenev's guard. Nice work there by Pavlov.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (10) vs (13) Kamenev
Kamenev lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (10) vs (15) Kamenev
Kamenev trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Pavlov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kamenev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pavlov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T14#
Kamenev forces his way into half guard.
Pavlov is trying to maintain the position but Kamenev is very close to passing his half guard.
Pavlov is trying to control but Kamenev passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (10) vs (18) Kamenev
Pavlov struggling a bit here.
Pavlov is trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kamenev trying to control the position but Pavlov is working away.
Pavlov struggling a bit here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kamenev wins on points by 18 to 10.
A victorious Ivan Kamenev thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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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 9 wins and 4 losses; Rio Rolla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 20 losses; Juha Ahokas!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Ahokas closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Rolla (0) vs (4) Ahokas
Ahokas trying to control the action but Rolla is working from the bottom.
Rolla is trying to get back to half guard.
Rolla is working hard here to advance position.
Rolla sneaks back into half guard.
Rolla is looking to get back to full guard here but Ahokas has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (0) vs (7) Ahokas
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolla 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.
Rolla manages to get back to half guard.#T1#
Rolla tries to roll over but Ahokas keeps him under control.
Rolla is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ahokas's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ahokas's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rolla (4) vs (7) Ahokas#SUB#
Ahokas defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Rolla's arms.
Ahokas manages to reverse the position and now he's in Rolla's guard. Nice work there by Ahokas.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (4) vs (9) Ahokas
Rolla trying to keep a closed guard but Ahokas is proving a slippery customer.
Ahokas pushing down on Rolla's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rolla wants to sweep but Ahokas has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (4) vs (12) Ahokas
Rolla tries to buck Ahokas off but Ahokas is having none of it.#T2#
Rolla is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ahokas off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rolla (8) vs (12) Ahokas#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rolla working for the choke. #SUB#
Ahokas defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Rolla's arms. #SUB#
Rolla is looking for a choke. Ahokas gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Ahokas manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (8) vs (14) Ahokas
Rolla seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Ahokas trying to control but Rolla is working from the bottom. #T3#
Ahokas stopping the sweep attempt from Rolla.
Rolla looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ahokas puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Rolla wants to improve his position but Ahokas is controlling well.
Ahokas stalling.
Ahokas prevents Rolla from improving his position.#T4#
Rolla wants to control but Ahokas is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rolla is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ahokas's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ahokas's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rolla (12) vs (14) Ahokas
Rolla has the hooks in. Ahokas is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Rolla is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ahokas has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Rolla is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Rolla has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Ahokas has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Ahokas defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T5#
Ahokas trying to control the action but Rolla just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Rolla is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Ahokas defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Rolla avoiding Ahokas 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Rolla has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Ahokas has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Rolla is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Ahokas defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T6#
I really don't envy Ahokas right now.
#SUB#
Rolla has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Ahokas! Can he survive? No! He's out! Rolla gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rio Rolla! |
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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 85 wins and 47 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 22 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Toehold tries for a takedown but Diesel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Toehold tries to sprawl but Diesel drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (0) Toehold
Diesel controlling the pace.
Diesel wants to pass to mount but Toehold is defending the position.
Toehold gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel 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.
Diesel trying to control but Toehold is working from the bottom. #T1#
Diesel passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (5) vs (0) Toehold
Diesel gets to mount! Toehold was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Diesel (7) vs (0) Toehold
Toehold is squirming around, avoiding Diesel's attempts to control the action.
Diesel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Diesel controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Toehold tries to lock up and control but Diesel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Diesel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Toehold is looking to escape.
Diesel controlling his opponent. #T3#
Toehold is squirming around, avoiding Diesel's attempts to control the action.
Diesel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Diesel trying to control but Toehold is having none of it. #T4#
Toehold has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Diesel's lack of action.
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.
Toehold is looking to improve his position.
Diesel slows the pace down in half guard.
Toehold tries to get to full guard but Diesel has control of the leg. #T5#
Diesel uses his free foot to push down on Toehold's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Toehold. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (10) vs (0) Toehold
Diesel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Diesel controlling his opponent. #T6#
Diesel looking to control but Toehold is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Diesel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Toehold wants to control but Diesel is having none of it.#T7#
Diesel takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Toehold wants to control but Diesel is having none of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T8#
Toehold is squirming around, avoiding Diesel's attempts to control the action.
Toehold working to try and regain half guard.
Diesel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T9#
Diesel looking to control but Toehold is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Toehold wants to control but Diesel is having none of it.
Diesel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Toehold tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T10#
Diesel controlling from mount.
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.
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.
Diesel trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T11#
Toehold regains half guard.
Diesel is looking to advance position but Toehold won't allow it.
Diesel not doing much here.
Diesel trying to pass the guard but Toehold defending well. #T12#
Toehold wants to get back to full guard.
Diesel is pressing down on Toehold's thigh, looking to free his foot. Toehold is holding on for now.
Diesel wants to control but Toehold is keeping him busy.
Diesel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T13#
Toehold is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Diesel wants to free his trapped foot but Toehold is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Toehold is trying to maintain the position but Diesel is very close to passing his half guard.#T14#
Diesel is looking to stall here but Toehold recovers full guard.
Diesel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Toehold is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toehold looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel takes the fight on points by 10 to 0.
Kurt Diesel retains his super heavyweight title!
An out of breath Kurt Diesel thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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