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Bots de Garra 69 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 30 losses; Bruce White Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Anderson Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Gracie rushes White Jr and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#TD#
White Jr gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: White Jr (2) vs (0) Gracie#SUB#
White Jr is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
White Jr trying to advance position but Gracie counters by regaining guard. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and White Jr defends well.#SUB2#
White Jr lying in Gracie's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Gracie decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! White Jr taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anderson Gracie!
Anderson Gracie decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Bruce White Jr had this to say: 'I'll be back!'. |
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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 16 wins and 11 losses; Rupert Helenius! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 46 losses; Able Archer!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Archer clinches with his opponent.
Archer tries to pull guard but Helenius won't allow it.
#TD#
Archer is fighting off a takedown attempt but Helenius is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Archer to the mat. Archer regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Helenius (2) vs (0) Archer
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.
Archer keeping full guard, as Helenius tries to pass.
Helenius has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Archer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Helenius pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Archer is keeping the position for now.
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.
Archer is pulling down on Helenius's head to control his posture. #T1#
Helenius is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Helenius trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Archer can't keep his opponent in guard - Helenius advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
Helenius sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Archer trying to control but Helenius postures up.
Archer is looking for a sweep. Helenius is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Archer is trying to maintain the position but Helenius is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Helenius controlling the action here.
Archer trying to control here.
Helenius wants to take a breather but Archer is having none of it.
We've been hearing that Helenius has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Archer trying to control from the bottom.
Archer wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Archer is looking to control Helenius's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Archer avoid being mounted?
Helenius seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Archer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Archer wants to control but Helenius is keeping busy.
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.
Helenius is trying to control. Archer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Helenius perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T5#
Archer is holding on to half guard well.
Helenius is looking to stall here but Archer recovers full guard.
Helenius wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving.
Helenius looking to pass the guard. #T6#
Archer is trying to control the position but Helenius postures up.
Helenius is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Archer is controlling Helenius's posture.
Helenius trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Helenius tries to free his leg and advance position but Archer is retaining full guard.
Helenius's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Archer is trying to hold Helenius in close to prevent damage but Helenius has managed to pass into half guard.
Archer moves into full guard.
Helenius tries to free his leg and advance position but Archer is retaining full guard.
Archer wants to improve his position but instead Helenius has moved into half guard.
#T8#
Helenius seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Archer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Archer works his way to full guard. Good work.
Helenius pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Archer is keeping the position for now.
Helenius controlling from the top position.
Helenius seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Archer for as long as he can get away with.#T9#
Helenius stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Archer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Archer trying to keep a closed guard but Helenius is proving a slippery customer.
Archer might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Helenius haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T10#
Helenius wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving.
Helenius looking to sit in guard and control but Archer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helenius (2) vs (2) Archer
Archer passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Helenius (2) vs (5) Archer
My spies in Jed's Gym inform me that Archer has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Archer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Helenius manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helenius (4) vs (5) Archer#T11#
Archer trying to control but Helenius postures up.
Helenius trying to advance position but Archer counters by regaining guard.
Archer wants to sweep but no luck.
Helenius is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T12#
Archer keeping full guard, as Helenius tries to pass.
Archer looking for a sweep. Not yet Archer, not yet.
Helenius controlling from the top position.
Helenius continues to stall.
Archer seems keen to control Helenius's posture.#T13#
Archer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Archer has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T14#
Helenius wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving.
Helenius is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Archer is trying to control the position but Helenius postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Helenius trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom.
Archer controls Helenius momentarily but Helenius frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Archer wins on points by 5 to 4.
A relieved looking Able Archer thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 22 losses; Juha Ahokas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 8 losses; Ricky Clubber!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Ahokas turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ahokas (4) vs (0) Clubber
Clubber is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ahokas's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ahokas is looking to take a break and control but Clubber is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ahokas prevents Clubber from improving his position.
Ahokas perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clubber has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ahokas is working away from the top position though.
Ahokas is pressing down on Clubber's thigh, looking to free his foot. Clubber is holding on for now. #T1#
Clubber is refusing to be controlled, as Ahokas sits in half guard.
Ahokas is pressing down on Clubber's thigh, looking to free his foot. Clubber is holding on for now.
Clubber wants to improve his position but Ahokas is controlling well.
Ahokas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Clubber does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Clubber desperately trying to maintain 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.
Ahokas wants to free his trapped foot but Clubber is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ahokas is keen to just control but Clubber is a slippery customer.
Clubber is looking for a sweep. Ahokas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Clubber 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: Ahokas (4) vs (4) Clubber#T3#
Clubber is hanging on to Ahokas's back as he tries to escape.
Clubber gets his hands free as Ahokas looks to control.
Good control from Clubber.
Ahokas looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Ahokas tries to roll but Clubber sticks to his back.
#T4#
Clubber keeps control of the position easily here as Ahokas tries to buck him off.
Clubber trying to control.
Clubber controlling well, preventing Ahokas from escaping the position.
Ahokas is working hard here to advance position.#T5#
Our spies down at at Jed's Gym inform us that Clubber has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Clubber is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Clubber trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Ahokas rolls, trying to escape but Clubber keeps control of the position.
Clubber controls the position.#T6#
Clubber controlling well, preventing Ahokas from escaping the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Clubber controlling the positon.#SUB2#
Clubber is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Ahokas fending off the submission attempt from Clubber.
Ahokas has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke. #T7#
Ahokas tries to escape but Clubber has the hooks in and won't let him 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.
Ahokas manages to reverse the position and now he's in Clubber's guard. Nice work there by Ahokas.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ahokas (6) vs (4) Clubber#T8#
Ahokas 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.
Ahokas wants to control from the top but Clubber keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ahokas 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.
Clubber wants to sweep but no luck. #T9#
Ahokas trying to move into half guard but instead Clubber has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ahokas (6) vs (6) Clubber
Ahokas looking for a sweep. Not yet Ahokas, not yet.
Ahokas is trying to keep Clubber in close.
Ahokas can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Clubber controls the pace.#T10#
Clubber advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ahokas (6) vs (9) Clubber
Ahokas is looking for a sweep.
Ahokas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Clubber controlling the position.
Ahokas is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T11#
Clubber is thwarting Ahokas's attempts to control the position.
Clubber is pressing down on Ahokas's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ahokas is holding on for now.
Ahokas is trying to control but can't.
Ahokas won't allow Clubber to pass to mount.
Ahokas wants to control but Clubber is keeping busy.
Clubber is looking to take a break and control but Ahokas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T12#
Clubber not doing much here.
Clubber is trying to control the action in half guard but Ahokas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ahokas wants to control but Clubber is keeping busy.
#T13#
Clubber is trying to control the action in half guard but Ahokas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Clubber looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ahokas wants to control but Clubber is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Clubber slows the pace down in half guard.
Ahokas controlling the position well. #T14#
Ahokas is staying active underneath Clubber, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Clubber wants to free his trapped foot but Ahokas is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ahokas tries to roll over but Clubber keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clubber with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber wins on points by 9 to 6.
Our winner, Ricky Clubber, 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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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 42 wins and 32 losses; Darragh Fiachna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 21 losses; Calixto Cardona!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fiachna misses with a takedown attempt - Cardona sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fiachna shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cardona but Cardona pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fiachna shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Cardona counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darragh Fiachna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fiachna gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cardona.
Fiachna 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.
Cardona has Fiachna pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Fiachna manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Fiachna tightens his grip and picks Cardona up, before dumping him to the ground. Cardona manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiachna (2) vs (0) Cardona
Fiachna showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardona looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fiachna looking to pass the guard.
Fiachna will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Fiachna is working hard here to advance position.
Fiachna trying to control the position from guard on top but Cardona is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiachna tries to free his leg and advance position but Cardona is retaining full guard.
Cardona being controlled here, momentarily.
Fiachna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Fiachna wants to control from the top but Cardona keeps moving.
Fiachna looking to pass the guard.
Cardona is pulling down on Fiachna's head. It's preventing any offense from Fiachna, at least for the moment.
Fiachna is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Cardona seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Fiachna is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fiachna seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cardona for as long as he can get away with.
Fiachna pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cardona is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Fiachna is stalling in the full guard.
Fiachna pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cardona is keeping the position for now.
Fiachna controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fiachna tries to free his leg and advance position but Cardona is retaining full guard. #T5#
Fiachna slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fiachna wants to pass the guard but Cardona is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Fiachna content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Cardona has locked up a guillotine! Cardona's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Fiachna is holding on here and Cardona must be using up a lot of energy. Fiachna has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Cardona gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Calixto Cardona!
An out of breath Calixto Cardona 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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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 20 losses; Abubakar Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 112 wins and 61 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Pavlov gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Camara (0) vs (4) Pavlov
Pavlov is looking to take a break and control but Camara is keeping him honest, looking to work 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.
Pavlov tries to advance to mount but Camara denies him.
Pavlov is looking to take a break and control but Camara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pavlov advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Camara (0) vs (6) Pavlov
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov controlling the pace for now.
Camara is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pavlov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T1#
Camara is trying desperately to improve position.
Pavlov content just to control the position here.
Pavlov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Camara is looking to escape.
Pavlov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Camara slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Camara trying to hold on to Pavlov's head to control him but Pavlov postures up.
#T2#
Pavlov wants to take a breather but Camara is having none of it.
Camara is trying to control but can't.
Camara is pressing down on Pavlov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Camara had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pavlov defends it easily.
Camara keeping full guard, as Pavlov tries to pass.
Pavlov won't allow Camara to sweep him here.
Pavlov controlling from the top position. #T3#
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Camara keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Camara is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Camara is trying to keep Pavlov in close.
Pavlov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4##SUB#
Camara had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pavlov defends it easily.
Camara keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Pavlov is pushing down on Camara's leg trying to pass to half guard. Camara is fighting to maintain full guard but Pavlov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Well, if Pavlov 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.
Pavlov is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Camara reverses the position - he's now on top in Pavlov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (2) vs (6) Pavlov
Pavlov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T5#
Camara controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pavlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Pavlov, not yet.
Pavlov working a defensive guard but Camara manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (5) vs (6) Pavlov
Camara is looking to take a break and control but Pavlov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T6#
Pavlov is looking for a sweep.
Pavlov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Camara's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Camara is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Camara is looking to advance position but Pavlov won't allow it.
Camara is thwarting Pavlov's attempts to control the position.
Camara trying to control the action but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Pavlov is trying to control but Camara manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (8) vs (6) Pavlov#T7#
Pavlov tries to lock up and control but Camara gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pavlov regains half guard.
Pavlov wants to control but Camara is keeping busy.
Pavlov wants to improve his position but Camara is controlling well.
Pavlov trying to control here.
Pavlov is trying to get back to full guard.
Camara will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T8#
Pavlov gets back to full guard.
Camara pushing down on Pavlov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Camara trying to control the pace.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Camara is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Camara wants to free his trapped foot but Pavlov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Camara is trying to control. Pavlov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Camara is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T9#
Camara is keen to just control but Pavlov is a slippery customer.
Pavlov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pavlov trying to keep a closed guard but Camara is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Pavlov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pavlov trying to keep a closed guard but Camara is proving a slippery customer.
Pavlov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Camara manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (8) vs (8) Pavlov#SUB#
Camara has his foot on Pavlov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pavlov works his way back into a safe position though.
Camara keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully. #T10##SUB#
Camara had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pavlov defends it easily.
Pavlov trying to move into half guard but instead Camara has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (10) vs (8) Pavlov
Pavlov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (10) vs (10) Pavlov
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Camara is keeping the position for now.
My spies in Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch inform me that Pavlov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Pavlov content to stall in guard here.
Pavlov preventing the sweep. #T11#
Camara keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Camara not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Camara looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Camara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Camara has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pavlov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Camara seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Pavlov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (10) vs (13) Pavlov#T12#
Camara is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pavlov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Pavlov tries to pass to full mount but Camara defends it.
Camara gets back to full guard.
Camara pulls Pavlov in close to prevent any damage.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Camara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Pavlov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Camara swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Camara keeps moving.
Pavlov looking to sit in guard and control but Camara gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (12) vs (13) Pavlov#SUB#
Camara is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Pavlov 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.#T14#
Pavlov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pavlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Camara is one step ahead there.
Pavlov has Camara pulled in close to control his posture.
Camara slips nicely into half guard.
Pavlov trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov wins on points by 13 to 12.
A victorious Matvey Pavlov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 14 losses; Richard Anderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 17 losses; Ricky Judge!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Anderson stuffs the takedown attempt from Judge. Judge gets slowly back to his feet.
Judge dives in for a single leg takedown but Anderson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.#CL#
Judge tries to keep at a distance but Anderson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Anderson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Judge fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Judge closes the distance and clinches up with Anderson, looking for a takedown. Judge pushes Anderson against the ropes but Anderson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Anderson tries to counter by clinching up but Judge breaks away and moves out of range.
Richard Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Judge.#TD2#
Judge looking to score a takedown here. Anderson is defending well but Judge drives through and ends up in Anderson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anderson (0) vs (2) Judge
Judge is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Anderson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Judge's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Anderson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Judge stacks Anderson 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 Judge! Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (0) vs (5) Judge
Judge is looking to take a break and control but Anderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anderson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Anderson (0) vs (7) Judge#T2#
Judge prevents Anderson from getting the reversal.
Judge sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Judge trying to control but Anderson is having none of it.
Anderson is looking to improve his position but Judge isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Judge controlling from mount.
Anderson tries to reverse the position but Judge maintains control.
Judge takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Anderson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Jed's Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T4#
Anderson wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Anderson (0) vs (10) Judge
Will Judge go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Anderson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Judge is trying to control the action in half guard but Anderson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T5#
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.
Judge slows the pace down in half guard.
Judge prevents Anderson from improving his position.
Judge has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (0) vs (13) Judge
Judge seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Anderson is holding on tight.
#T6#
Judge looking to control but Anderson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Anderson tries to hold on but Judge postures up.
Anderson is working to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Judge controlling his opponent.
Judge can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anderson is looking to escape.
Judge sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Anderson tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T8#
Judge wants to control the pace but Anderson is squirming around nicely.
Anderson tries to hold on but Judge postures up.
Anderson is looking to improve his position but Judge isn't that keen on the idea.
Judge fails to take his opponent's back. #T9#
Anderson wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Anderson (0) vs (16) Judge
Anderson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Judge struggling to keep hold of the position.
Judge not allowing Anderson to control his hands.
Will Judge go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T10#
Judge keeps control of the position as Anderson tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Judge looking for the RNC.
Judge has the hooks in. Anderson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Judge is riding his opponent, not letting Anderson buck him off.
Anderson is in bad spot here.
#T11#
Judge not allowing Anderson to control his hands.
Judge is riding his opponent, not letting Anderson buck him off.
Judge doesn't have the hooks in and Anderson manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (2) vs (16) Judge
Judge is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Judge 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.#T12#
Judge keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Anderson stopping the sweep attempt from Judge.
Anderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Judge is retaining full guard. #T13#
Judge pulls Anderson in close to his closed guard and prevents Anderson from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Judge working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Anderson has passed into half guard!
Judge trying to control here.
#T14#
Anderson is trying to control. Judge wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Judge is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson is looking to advance position but Judge won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Judge wins on points by 16 to 2.
Ricky Judge took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, KRAKEN Nutrition + Laundry for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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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 22 wins and 9 losses; Tyler Alvarez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 62 wins and 43 losses; Conald Petersen!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Petersen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alvarez.
Alvarez shoots in looking for a takedown but Petersen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Alvarez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Alvarez tries for a takedown but Petersen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Petersen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Alvarez on his heels. He'll look to pass Alvarez's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alvarez (0) vs (2) Petersen
Petersen passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (0) vs (5) Petersen
Alvarez stops Petersen from passing to mount.
Alvarez tries to improve position but can't.
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.
Petersen taking a breather here.
Alvarez manages to work his way to half guard, despite Petersen's best efforts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alvarez keeps working. #T1#
Petersen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Alvarez won't allow Petersen to pass to mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Petersen stalling.
Alvarez is looking to improve his position.
Petersen is trying to control the action in half guard but Alvarez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Alvarez keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Petersen controlling the pace. #T2#
Petersen is looking to advance position but Alvarez won't allow it.
Petersen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Petersen content to control rather than advance.
Petersen is just content to waste time from the top position. Alvarez takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB#
Petersen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alvarez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Petersen has managed to get both his arms back between Alvarez's legs - danger averted.
Alvarez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (2) vs (5) Petersen#T3#
Petersen keeping full guard, as Alvarez tries to pass.
Petersen has control of Alvarez's left arm, preventing Alvarez from doing any damage.
Alvarez won't allow Petersen to sweep him here.
Petersen is still trying to improve position.
Petersen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alvarez manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (2) vs (7) Petersen
Petersen trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Petersen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Petersen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Alvarez's guard. #T4#
Alvarez keeping hold of Petersen's head, controlling as best he can.
Petersen trying to control the action but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Petersen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
It looks like Petersen might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T5#
Alvarez is refusing to be controlled, as Petersen sits in half guard.
Petersen is taking a breather. Alvarez 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.#T6#
Alvarez is not content to let Petersen control the position.
Petersen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Petersen controlling the action here.
Petersen trying to pass the guard but Alvarez defending well.
Alvarez is trying to get back to full guard.#T7#
Petersen is thwarting Alvarez's attempts to control the position.
Petersen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alvarez keeps working.
Petersen stalling.
Petersen trying to advance position but Alvarez counters by regaining guard.
Alvarez wants to sweep but no luck.
Alvarez controls Petersen momentarily but Petersen frees himself.
Petersen won't allow Alvarez to sweep him here. #T8##SUB#
Petersen content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Alvarez has locked up a guillotine! Alvarez's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Petersen is holding on here and Alvarez must be using up a lot of energy. Petersen has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Alvarez gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tyler Alvarez!
During a confident post fight interview, Tyler Alvarez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Conald Petersen stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ta Ta there retard'. |
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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 37 wins and 20 losses; Ivan Kamenev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Rio Rolla!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Rolla fails with the takedown.#TD#
Kamenev shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kamenev (2) vs (0) Rolla
Rolla looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kamenev is one step ahead there.
Rolla wants to improve his position but instead Kamenev has moved into half guard.
Rolla tries to roll over but Kamenev keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Rolla actively working from the bottom here.
Kamenev prevents Rolla from improving his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1#
Rolla wants to control but Kamenev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rolla wants to get back to full guard.
Rolla 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.
Rolla manages to get to full guard.
Kamenev stopping the sweep attempt from Rolla.
Rolla has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kamenev has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (5) vs (0) Rolla
Rolla is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Kamenev is looking to take a break and control but Rolla is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rolla tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kamenev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rolla is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kamenev is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kamenev (7) vs (0) Rolla
Rolla keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rolla wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Kamenev (10) vs (0) Rolla
What can Rolla do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3#
Rolla staying busy and making it hard for Kamenev to control.
Kamenev doesn't have the hooks in and Rolla manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (10) vs (2) Rolla
Rolla wants to pass the guard but Kamenev is keeping the position.
Rolla slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (10) vs (5) Rolla
Kamenev can't do much from the bottom here.
Kamenev prevents Rolla from improving position. #T4##SUB2#
Rolla goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kamenev has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rolla but great work by Kamenev. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kamenev (14) vs (5) Rolla
Rolla is trying to work for a sweep but Kamenev has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kamenev (16) vs (5) Rolla
Rolla 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: Kamenev (16) vs (7) Rolla
Rolla passes Kamenev's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kamenev trying to hold on to Rolla's head to control him but Rolla postures up.
Rolla works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (16) vs (10) Rolla#SUB2#
Rolla goes for an armbar but Kamenev turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kamenev. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (18) vs (10) Rolla#T5#
Kamenev controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kamenev won't allow Rolla to sweep him here.
Kamenev wants to pass the guard but Rolla is keeping the position.
Rolla wants to sweep but no luck.
Rolla is looking to sweep but instead, Kamenev has passed into half guard.
#SUB2#
Rolla looking for submissions off his back.#T6#
Rolla tries to roll over but Kamenev keeps him under control.
Kamenev controlling the pace.
Rolla is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kamenev's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kamenev's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kamenev (18) vs (14) Rolla#SUB2#
Rolla working for a choke but Kamenev is defending well. #SUB2#
Rolla working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Kamenev is doing well to defend. Rolla seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Kamenev is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rio Rolla! |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 88 wins and 49 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 26 losses; Bo Nickal!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Nickal shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Diesel's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (0) vs (2) Nickal
Diesel controls Nickal momentarily but Nickal frees himself.
Nickal trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Diesel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nickal is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Diesel is looking for a triangle but Nickal pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Nickal got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diesel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nickal has managed to get both his arms back between Diesel's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Nickal pushes down on Diesel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Diesel tries to roll over but Nickal keeps him under control.
Diesel trying to control but Nickal postures up.
Nickal is looking to take a break and control but Diesel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nickal in particular looking to stall.
Diesel moves into full guard.
Nickal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diesel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nickal is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nickal slips nicely into half guard.#T3##SUB#
Diesel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nickal with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Diesel is staying active underneath Nickal, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nickal is thwarting Diesel's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Diesel tries to roll over but Nickal keeps him under control.
Diesel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nickal's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nickal's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Diesel (4) vs (2) Nickal
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nickal trying to control the hands but Diesel breaks the grip.
Diesel has the hooks in. Nickal is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Diesel is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Nickal has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Diesel controls the action.#T5##SUB#
Diesel looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Diesel 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, Nickal has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Nickal trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T6#
Nickal tries to escape but Diesel has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
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.#SUB#
Diesel is persistently looking for the submission but Nickal is defending it well.
Nickal is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Diesel doesn't have the hooks in and Nickal manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (4) vs (4) Nickal#T7#
Diesel controls Nickal momentarily but Nickal frees himself. #SUB#
Diesel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nickal can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Diesel trying to keep a closed guard but Nickal is proving a slippery customer.
Nickal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diesel is keeping the position for now. #T8#
Diesel wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Diesel has his foot on Nickal's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nickal works his way back into a safe position though.
Diesel working a defensive guard but Nickal manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (4) vs (7) Nickal
Diesel tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Nickal easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Diesel (4) vs (9) Nickal
Nickal controlling his opponent.
Nickal seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Diesel is holding on tight.
We've been informed that Nickal has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T9#
Diesel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nickal wants to take Diesel's back but he can't do it this time.
Diesel 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: Diesel (6) vs (9) Nickal
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nickal is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (6) vs (11) Nickal
Nickal looking to sit in guard and control but Diesel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (8) vs (11) Nickal
Nickal trying to keep a closed guard but Diesel is proving a slippery customer.
#T10#
Diesel is looking to pass into half guard but Nickal pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Nickal is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (8) vs (13) Nickal#SUB#
Diesel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nickal defends it easily.
Diesel wants to hit a sweep here but Nickal passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Diesel there! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (8) vs (16) Nickal
Diesel is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Diesel slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Diesel is looking for a sweep. Nickal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diesel trying to hold on to Nickal's head to control him but Nickal postures up.
Nickal prevents Diesel from improving his position.#T12#
Nickal is keen to just control but Diesel is a slippery customer.
Diesel trying to control here.
#SUB#
Diesel looking for a kimura from the bottom but Nickal passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (8) vs (19) Nickal
Nickal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diesel keeps working.
Diesel tries to bench press Nickal off him but Nickal keeps the position. #T13#
Diesel sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Diesel looking for submissions off his back.
Diesel is looking to control Nickal's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diesel avoid being mounted?
Nickal is taking a breather. Diesel 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.#T14#
Diesel tries to get to full guard but Nickal has control of the leg. #SUB#
Diesel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nickal pulls his head out easily.
Diesel trying to control from the bottom.
Diesel wants to get back to full guard but Nickal has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (8) vs (22) Nickal
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diesel manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Diesel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nickal wins on points by 22 to 8.
An out of breath Bo Nickal 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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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 23 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 22 losses; Helio Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Toehold looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Toehold (2) vs (0) Gracias
Toehold content to control rather than advance.
Gracias holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Toehold is looking to take a break and control but Gracias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toehold has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (5) vs (0) Gracias#T1#
Gracias is trying to escape the mount.
Toehold trying to control but Gracias is having none of it.
Toehold is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gracias is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T2#
Gracias is looking to get to half guard.
Toehold trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gracias wants to hold on but Toehold pushes him away.
Gracias is working to get back to half guard.
Gracias is squirming around, avoiding Toehold's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Toehold is really struggling to control Gracias but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T4#
Gracias is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gracias is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gracias tries to control the position but Toehold now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Toehold (8) vs (0) Gracias
Gracias tries to escape but Toehold has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
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.#T5#
Gracias trying to control the position but Toehold manages to sink in the hooks.
Gracias prevents Toehold from getting a body triangle.
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 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.
Toehold is looking to control Gracias but Gracias is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Toehold trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Gracias doesn't escape. #T6#
Toehold keeps control of the position as Gracias tries to break free.
#T7#
Toehold biding his time, looking for the opening.
I really don't envy Gracias right now.
#T8#
Will Toehold go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
You can see the frustration on Gracias's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Gracias trying to control the position but Toehold manages to sink in the hooks.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Toehold controlling the positon.
Gracias trying to control but not successfully. #T9#
Toehold trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Toehold just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Toehold avoiding Gracias 's attempts to control his hands.
Gracias might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Toehold haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T10#
Gracias is really stuck here.
Gracias controlling Toehold 's hands.
Toehold is controlling the position but Gracias somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Gracias trying to control from the bottom.
#T11#
Gracias makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracias.
Gracias is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gracias looking to control.
#T12#
Toehold stays in close to Gracias's body and controls the position.
Gracias is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Gracias had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Toehold defends it easily.
Toehold controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T13#
Gracias keeping moving, preventing Toehold from controlling successfully.
Toehold won't allow Gracias to sweep him here.
Toehold wants to control from the top but Gracias keeps moving. #T14#
Toehold wants to pass the guard but Gracias is keeping the position.
Gracias not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracias has control of Toehold's left arm, preventing Toehold from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Tommy Toehold retains his super heavyweight title!
Tommy Toehold decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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