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Bots de Garra 72 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 4 wins and 4 losses; Alexander Mesquita! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Travis Labuschagne!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Labuschagne closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mesquita circles away.
Mesquita slaps away a takedown attempt from Labuschagne, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mesquita defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Labuschagne.
Alexander Mesquita has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Travis Labuschagne.#TD#
Mesquita scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mesquita (2) vs (0) Labuschagne
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.
Labuschagne is not content to let Mesquita control the position.#SUB#
Mesquita is looking for a kimura here.
Labuschagne trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Labuschagne is looking to improve his position.
Labuschagne is staying active underneath Mesquita, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Labuschagne 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.
Mesquita trying to pass the guard but Labuschagne defending well. #T1#
Mesquita is thwarting Labuschagne's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Mesquita is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Labuschagne has managed to free his arm - good work.
Labuschagne desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Labuschagne is not content to let Mesquita control the position.#SUB#
Mesquita is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Labuschagne doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mesquita.
Labuschagne is pressing down on Mesquita's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
Labuschagne trying to control the position.
Labuschagne pulls Mesquita in close to prevent any damage.
Mesquita postures up.
Mesquita is stalling in the full guard.
Mesquita trying to control but Labuschagne is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mesquita pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Labuschagne is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Mesquita drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mesquita jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Labuschagne is pulling down on Mesquita's head to control his posture. #T3#
Mesquita stays in close to Labuschagne's body and controls the position.
Labuschagne wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Labuschagne tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mesquita wants to pass the guard but Labuschagne is keeping the position.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Labuschagne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Labuschagne trying to keep a closed guard but Mesquita is proving a slippery customer.
Mesquita won't allow Labuschagne to sweep him here.
Mesquita trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Labuschagne controlling Mesquita's posture.
Labuschagne is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Labuschagne wants to sweep here but Mesquita controlling him for the moment.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Labuschagne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Labuschagne is trying to control the position but Mesquita postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Labuschagne holds on and takes a little breather.
Labuschagne looking for a sweep. Not yet Labuschagne, not yet. #T5##SUB#
Mesquita 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.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Labuschagne keeps moving.
Labuschagne lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (2) vs (2) Labuschagne
Mesquita keeping moving, preventing Labuschagne from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Mesquita looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Labuschagne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Mesquita has his foot on Labuschagne's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Labuschagne works his way back into a safe position though.
Labuschagne passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (2) vs (5) Labuschagne#T6#
Mesquita is looking to regain half guard here but Labuschagne keeps moving and retains side control.
Mesquita sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Mesquita is defending against the submission attempts here by Labuschagne.
#SUB2#
Labuschagne seems to be working for a kimura but Mesquita defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Labuschagne is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Labuschagne is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T7##SUB#
Mesquita looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mesquita moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mesquita wants to sweep here but Labuschagne controlling him for the moment.
Labuschagne trying to control but Mesquita is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Labuschagne avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Mesquita has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Labuschagne can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T8##SUB2#
Labuschagne has gone for a leg lock! Mesquita slips out almost immediately though and dives into Labuschagne's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (4) vs (5) Labuschagne
Labuschagne manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mesquita manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (4) vs (7) Labuschagne
Labuschagne slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (4) vs (10) Labuschagne#SUB2#
Labuschagne tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Labuschagne has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Labuschagne is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mesquita is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mesquita is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Belmiro Academy, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Mesquita is looking for a sweep.#T9#
Mesquita sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Labuschagne is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Mesquita looking for a kimura from the bottom but Labuschagne passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (4) vs (13) Labuschagne
Labuschagne wants to control for a moment but Mesquita uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #SUB2#
Labuschagne is looking for a kimura but Mesquita is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Labuschagne to get the leverage.
Labuschagne has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (4) vs (16) Labuschagne
Labuschagne trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T10#
Mesquita sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Labuschagne wants to free his trapped foot but Mesquita is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Labuschagne wants to take a breather but Mesquita is having none of it. #SUB2#
Labuschagne is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mesquita defends it well.
Labuschagne tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mesquita knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mesquita makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mesquita.
Labuschagne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Labuschagne trying to control but Mesquita is working from the bottom.
Mesquita is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T11#
Mesquita lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (6) vs (16) Labuschagne
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.
Mesquita sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Labuschagne's guard. #SUB#
Labuschagne is defending against the submission attempts here by Mesquita.
Labuschagne wants to improve his position but Mesquita is controlling well.
Labuschagne is trying to maintain the position but Mesquita is very close to passing his half guard.
Labuschagne tries to roll over but Mesquita keeps him under control.#T12#
Labuschagne trying to hold on to Mesquita's head to control him but Mesquita postures up.
Mesquita wants to lay and pray for a moment but Labuschagne keeps working.
Labuschagne is looking for a sweep. Mesquita is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Mesquita seems to be working for a kimura but Labuschagne defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Labuschagne manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mesquita trying to control but Labuschagne is working from the bottom.
Mesquita stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Labuschagne swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mesquita's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T13#
Labuschagne pulls Mesquita in close to prevent any damage.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Labuschagne keeps moving.
Mesquita sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Labuschagne's guard.
Labuschagne is controlling Mesquita's trapped leg to prevent Mesquita from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Mesquita wants to work for an arm triangle but Labuschagne is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Labuschagne moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mesquita postures up.
Mesquita looking to sit in guard and control but Labuschagne gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (6) vs (18) Labuschagne#T14#
Labuschagne wants to pass the guard but Mesquita is keeping the position.
Mesquita manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Labuschagne manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (8) vs (18) Labuschagne
Labuschagne is trying to control the position but Mesquita postures up.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Labuschagne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Mesquita has gone for a leg lock! Labuschagne slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mesquita's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (8) vs (20) Labuschagne
Mesquita keeping moving, preventing Labuschagne from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Labuschagne advances to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Labuschagne wins on points by 20 to 8.
An out of breath Travis Labuschagne 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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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 16 wins and 12 losses; Rupert Helenius! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 21 losses; Thomas Bennett!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Helenius gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Helenius wants a takedown.
Helenius wants to take the fight to the mat but Bennett manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bennett is working for takedown but Helenius is calmly controlling the position for now.
Helenius is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rupert Helenius. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Bennett has picked Helenius up - he's going for a ride! Bennett dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Helenius (0) vs (2) Bennett#SUB2#
Bennett is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Bennett is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Helenius sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Bennett is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Helenius doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bennett.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Bennett is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bennett seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1#
Helenius slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bennett is looking to pass into half guard but Helenius pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Helenius is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helenius (2) vs (2) Bennett
Helenius advances to half guard.
Bennett tries to roll over but Helenius keeps him under control.
Helenius is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Helenius moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Bennett. Score +3 for passing guard: Helenius (5) vs (2) Bennett
Bennett is trying to improve his position.
Bennett is still trying to improve position.#T2#
Bennett is being controlled here.
Bennett manages to get back to half guard.
Helenius takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bennett is refusing to be controlled, as Helenius sits in half guard.
Helenius trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Helenius pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Helenius moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Bennett. Score +3 for passing guard: Helenius (8) vs (2) Bennett#T3#
Bennett is trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here as Helenius stalls from top position.
Bennett tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Helenius wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bennett keeps trying to improve his position.
Helenius is looking to take a break and control but Bennett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bennett manages to work his way to half guard, despite Helenius's best efforts.#T4#
Bennett is refusing to be controlled, as Helenius sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.
Helenius sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Helenius pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Helenius pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Helenius in particular looking to stall.#T5##SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Helenius pulls his head out easily.
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.
Helenius is pressing down on Bennett's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bennett is holding on for now.
Helenius trying to control from half guard but Bennett is working away.
Bennett is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Helenius pulls his head out easily. #T6#
Helenius works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Helenius (11) vs (2) Bennett
Bennett is trying to improve his position.
Helenius is looking to take a break and control but Bennett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Helenius staying calm.
Helenius wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bennett keeps working. #T7#
Bennett is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Helenius trying to control the position but Bennett is working away.
Helenius is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Bennett's shoulder. That is not cool.
Bennett is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Helenius wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bennett, who protects the arm well. #T8#
Helenius trying to control the position but Bennett is working away.
Bennett is looking to reverse the position.
Helenius wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bennett keeps working.
Bennett tries to buck Helenius off but Helenius is having none of it.#T9#
Helenius takes a little break here. Bennett wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Bennett tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bennett is not content to let Helenius control the position.
Bennett is looking to regain half guard here but Helenius keeps moving and retains side control. #T10#
Bennett is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Bennett is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Helenius's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Helenius! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Bennett has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rupert Helenius!
An out of breath Rupert Helenius 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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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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 12 losses; Verneri Ahma! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 21 losses; Abubakar Camara!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Camara gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ahma to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ahma (2) vs (0) Camara
Ahma might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ahma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Camara is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Ahma drops back, looking for a kneebar! Camara looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Camara looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Camara! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ahma (2) vs (4) Camara
Ahma tries to buck Camara off but Camara is having none of it.
The referee asks Camara politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Camara prefers to stall for the moment though.
Ahma is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Ahma looks to move to half guard but instead Camara has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ahma (2) vs (6) Camara
Camara sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Camara manages to capitalize on a mistake by Ahma to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ahma (2) vs (9) Camara
Well, with Camara on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Ahma is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#T1#
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.
Ahma tries to break free.
#T2#
Camara 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.
Ahma tries to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Camara controlling the positon.
Camara has the hooks in. Ahma is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Camara is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Camara's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ahma is trying to 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.#SUB2#
Ahma is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Camara has locked on a rear naked choke here! Ahma is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Abubakar Camara!
Our winner, Abubakar Camara, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 20 losses; Joshua Burroughs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 21 losses; Calixto Cardona!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Burroughs shoots in and gets a takedown into Cardona's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burroughs (2) vs (0) Cardona#SUB2#
Cardona has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Burroughs can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Cardona is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Burroughs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cardona is keeping the position for now.
Cardona can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Burroughs controls the pace.#SUB2#
Cardona looking for a guillotine here but Burroughs defends easily.
#SUB2#
Cardona escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Burroughs gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burroughs showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1##SUB2#
Cardona looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Burroughs passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (5) vs (0) Cardona
Burroughs taking a breather here.
Cardona tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cardona keeps trying to improve his position.
Burroughs is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Cardona will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Burroughs gets to mount! Cardona was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Burroughs (7) vs (0) Cardona#T2#
Burroughs takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are 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.
Cardona is trying desperately to improve position.
Burroughs takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Cardona is working to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Burroughs controlling from the full mount.
Cardona is in all sorts of trouble here.
Burroughs trying to control but Cardona is having none of it.
Cardona is trying desperately to improve position.
Cardona is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Burroughs can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cardona is looking to escape. #T4#
Burroughs looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cardona tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Burroughs controlling the position easily from mount.
Cardona is looking to improve his position but Burroughs isn't that keen on the idea.#T5#
Burroughs controlling from the full mount.
Cardona really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Burroughs controlling the position easily from mount.
Cardona keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Cardona sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Cardona is looking for a sweep. Burroughs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Burroughs is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Cardona with the active half guard here but Burroughs passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (10) vs (0) Cardona
Cardona tries to bench press Burroughs off him but Burroughs keeps the position.
Burroughs just content to control the position. #SUB#
Burroughs tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Cardona's face as Burroughs controls the position. #T7#
Cardona is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Burroughs tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Burroughs has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cardona tries to bench press Burroughs off him but Burroughs keeps the position.
Burroughs has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Burroughs (12) vs (0) Cardona
Burroughs controlling the position easily from mount.
Cardona tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T8#
Cardona is squirming around, avoiding Burroughs's attempts to control the action.
Cardona really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Burroughs wants to control the pace but Cardona is squirming around nicely.
Cardona is wriggling around trying to escape.
Burroughs tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T9#
Cardona sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Cardona is defending against the submission attempts here by Burroughs.
#SUB2#
Burroughs moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Cardona. Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (15) vs (0) Cardona
Cardona is trying to work for a sweep but Burroughs has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Burroughs (17) vs (0) Cardona
Burroughs looking to control and managing it successfully.
Burroughs wants to control the pace but Cardona is squirming around nicely. #T10#
Cardona is desperately trying to improve his position but Burroughs has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Cardona tries to improve his position but Burroughs has taken his back! Burroughs has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Cardona tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Burroughs pushes Cardona away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joshua Burroughs!
A victorious Joshua Burroughs 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 18 losses; Jerry Curls! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 14 losses; Serhey Rishkinov!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Rishkinov looks for a takedown but Curls sprawls well.#CL#
Rishkinov tries to keep at a distance but Curls has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rishkinov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Curls pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rishkinov tries to score a body lock takedown but Curls shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jerry Curls has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Serhey Rishkinov.
Rishkinov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Curls prevents it.
#TD#
Curls gets control of Rishkinov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Curls will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rishkinov trying to control but Curls is working from the bottom.
Rishkinov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Curls swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curls keeping moving, preventing Rishkinov from controlling successfully.
Rishkinov looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Rishkinov tries to free his leg and advance position but Curls is retaining full guard.
Curls keeping moving, preventing Rishkinov from controlling successfully.
Rishkinov looking to pass the guard.
Curls keeping moving, preventing Rishkinov from controlling successfully.
Rishkinov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Curls pulls Rishkinov in to control the position.
Curls has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rishkinov tries to free his leg and advance position but Curls is retaining full guard.
Curls seems keen to control Rishkinov's posture.
Rishkinov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Curls is keeping the position for now.
Rishkinov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Curls looking to control.
#T3#
Rishkinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Curls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Curls working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rishkinov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rishkinov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Curls lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Curls (2) vs (0) Rishkinov
Rishkinov wants to control but Curls passes easily into half guard.
Rishkinov tries to get to full guard but Curls has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rishkinov manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4#
Rishkinov controls Curls momentarily but Curls frees himself.
Rishkinov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Curls is one step ahead there.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Curls engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Curls preventing the sweep. #T5#
Rishkinov keeping full guard, as Curls tries to pass.
Rishkinov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Rishkinov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Curls postures up.
Rishkinov pulls Curls in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Rishkinov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rishkinov wants to hit a sweep here but Curls passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rishkinov there! Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (5) vs (0) Rishkinov#T6#
Rishkinov is just holding on here. Curls manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Curls (8) vs (0) Rishkinov
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Curls keeps control of the position as Rishkinov tries to break free.
Curls keeps control of the position easily here as Rishkinov tries to buck him off.
#T7##SUB#
Rishkinov is trying to roll into a better position but Curls has get a rear naked choke and Rishkinov is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jerry Curls!
Jerry Curls decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Serhey Rishkinov was interviewed post fight and said 'I didn't stick to the game plan. I played his game and lost . 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 78 wins and 36 losses; Donald Trump! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 16 losses; Enamorado Bandito!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Bandito shoots in and drives through. Trump sprawls well.
Bandito fails with the takedown.
Trump stuffs the takedown attempt from Bandito. Bandito gets slowly back to his feet.
Donald Trump has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enamorado Bandito.#CL#
Trump has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bandito wants a takedown.
#TD2#
Bandito has picked Trump up - he's going for a ride! Bandito dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trump (0) vs (2) Bandito
Bandito is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Trump trying to hold on to Bandito's head to control him but Bandito postures up.
Trump won't allow Bandito to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump wants to get back to full guard.
Bandito wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trump keeps working. #T1#
Trump wants to get back to full guard.
Trump keeping hold of Bandito's head, controlling as best he can.
Bandito wants to take a breather but Trump is having none of it.
Trump is controlling Bandito's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Bandito with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
Trump trying to control but Bandito postures up.
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.
Trump works his way to full guard. Good work.
Trump keeping moving, preventing Bandito from controlling successfully. #T3#
Bandito looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bandito wants to control from the top but Trump keeps moving.
My spies in Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu inform me that Bandito has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bandito is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Trump keeping moving, preventing Bandito from controlling successfully.
Bandito tries to free his leg and advance position but Trump is retaining full guard.
Bandito won't allow Trump to sweep him here.
Bandito trying to control the position from guard on top but Trump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trump wants to sweep but no luck. #T5#
Trump trying to keep a closed guard but Bandito is proving a slippery customer.
Bandito stands and throws Trump's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (0) vs (5) Bandito
Bandito working away.
Bandito tries to advance to mount but can't.
Trump is looking to regain half guard here but Bandito keeps moving and retains side control.
Bandito controlling the position. #T6#
Trump tries to buck Bandito off but Bandito is having none of it.
Bandito just content to control the position.
You can see the frustration on Trump's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T7#
Trump is looking to regain half guard here but Bandito keeps moving and retains side control.
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.
We've been hearing good reports from Trump's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Trump might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Trump gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bandito looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bandito trying to pass the guard but Trump defending well. #T8#
Trump slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Trump wants to sweep but no luck.
Bandito pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trump is keeping the position for now.
Trump is trying to control the position but Bandito postures up.
Bandito wants to control from the top but Trump keeps moving. #T9#
Trump tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Trump is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bandito looking to sit in guard and control but Trump gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (2) vs (5) Bandito
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bandito is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (2) vs (7) Bandito
Trump looking for a sweep. Not yet Trump, not yet. #T10#
Bandito pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trump is keeping the position for now.
Bandito trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Trump manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (4) vs (7) Bandito
Bandito is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bandito has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T11#
Trump preventing the sweep.
Bandito keeping moving, preventing Trump from controlling successfully.
Trump controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bandito trying to control the position here.
Bandito is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T12#
Trump is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Trump wants to control from the top but Bandito keeps moving. #T13#
Trump stays in close to Bandito's body and controls the position.
Bandito keeping moving, preventing Trump from controlling successfully.
Bandito is pulling down on Trump's head. It's preventing any offense from Trump, at least for the moment.#T14#
Trump stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bandito swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Trump trying to control but Bandito is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bandito looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bandito wins on points by 7 to 4.
Enamorado Bandito was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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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 18 wins and 16 losses; Patty O Reilly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 21 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
O Reilly moves into range and clinches up with Kamenev.#TD#
O Reilly manages to pull guard.
O Reilly is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
O Reilly looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as O Reilly holds on and takes a little breather.
O Reilly looking for a sweep. Not yet O Reilly, not yet.
O Reilly controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Reilly's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1#
O Reilly looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
O Reilly trying to control the position.
O Reilly has control of Kamenev's left arm, preventing Kamenev from doing any damage.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kamenev 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.
O Reilly trying to keep a closed guard but Kamenev is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Kamenev wants to control from the top but O Reilly keeps moving.
O Reilly is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
O Reilly 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.
O Reilly trying to control the position.
#T3#
O Reilly keeping moving, preventing Kamenev from controlling successfully.
Kamenev preventing the sweep.
O Reilly looking to control.
Kamenev stopping the sweep attempt from O Reilly.
O Reilly trying to keep a closed guard but Kamenev is proving a slippery customer.
O Reilly is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kamenev is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kamenev wants to control from the top but O Reilly keeps moving.
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.#T4#
O Reilly working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Kamenev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
O Reilly trying to control the position.
O Reilly pulls Kamenev in close to his closed guard and prevents Kamenev from doing any damage or advancing position.#T5#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kamenev tries to free his leg and advance position but O Reilly is retaining full guard.
O Reilly wants to sweep but no luck.
Kamenev controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kamenev being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
O Reilly looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kamenev passes into half guard.
Kamenev trying to control from O Reilly's half guard. O Reilly has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T6#
Kamenev pushing down on O Reilly's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
O Reilly gets full guard.
O Reilly wants to sweep but no luck.
O Reilly has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kamenev has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: O Reilly (0) vs (3) Kamenev
O Reilly is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kamenev gets to mount! O Reilly was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: O Reilly (0) vs (5) Kamenev
Kamenev sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T7#
O Reilly is working to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from O Reilly'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.
O Reilly is working hard here to advance position.
Kamenev avoids the attempt from O Reilly to control.
Kamenev looking to control but O Reilly is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T8#
O Reilly holds on to Kamenev around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
O Reilly is looking to get to half guard.
O Reilly stops Kamenev from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
O Reilly keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T9#
O Reilly tries to control Kamenev's body but Kamenev pushes him off. O Reilly squirms to his side and now Kamenev has his back! Score +3 for taking back: O Reilly (0) vs (8) Kamenev
O Reilly looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
O Reilly wants to escape the position.
O Reilly trying to control but not successfully.
You can see the frustration on O Reilly's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T10#
Kamenev gets his hands free as O Reilly looks to control.
O Reilly really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Kamenev's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
O Reilly trying to control the position but Kamenev manages to sink in the hooks.
O Reilly can't escape the position.
Kamenev tries to get the hooks in deep but O Reilly pushed the leg off.
O Reilly can't escape the position.
#T11#
O Reilly staying busy and making it hard for Kamenev to control.
Kamenev controlling well, preventing O Reilly from escaping the position.
Kamenev has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of O Reilly's body.
O Reilly wants to control his opponent's hands but Kamenev gets his hands free.
Kamenev biding his time, controlling O Reilly. #SUB2#
O Reilly defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T12#
O Reilly looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Well,O Reilly is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
O Reilly rolls, trying to escape but Kamenev keeps control of the position.
O Reilly trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
O Reilly tries to escape but Kamenev has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
O Reilly trying to control the action but Kamenev just sinks the hooks in. #T13#
Kamenev controlling the position well here. O Reilly rolled but Kamenev kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
O Reilly just trying to survive but Kamenev is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kamenev 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.
Let's hope that Kamenev 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.
O Reilly tries to escape the position.
#T14#
O Reilly wants to control his opponent's hands but Kamenev gets his hands free.
What can O Reilly do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
O Reilly rolls, trying to escape but Kamenev keeps control of the position.
O Reilly trying to control the hands but Kamenev breaks the grip.
Kamenev is hanging on to O Reilly's back as he tries to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
O Reilly looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Kamenev keeps control of the position as O Reilly tries to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kamenev wins on points by 8 to 0.
Ivan Kamenev decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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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 42 wins and 33 losses; Darragh Fiachna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 11 losses; Tobi Terrorelli!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Fiachna shoots in looking for a takedown. Terrorelli tries to sprawl out of it but Fiachna keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Terrorelli manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Terrorelli shoots in looking for a takedown but Fiachna manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Terrorelli's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Terrorelli shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Terrorelli gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiachna (0) vs (2) Terrorelli
Fiachna has his hands clasped together around Terrorelli's back. He's all about the action.
Fiachna is looking for a sweep. Terrorelli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top 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.#SUB2#
Terrorelli looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Terrorelli is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fiachna has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Terrorelli is working for a kimura but Fiachna is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1#
Fiachna tries to roll over but Terrorelli keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Terrorelli is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fiachna tries to get to full guard but Terrorelli has control of the leg.
Fiachna trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Terrorelli is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fiachna defends it well. #SUB2#
Terrorelli is trying to work for a kimura but Fiachna is defending well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Fiachna makes his way to full guard, as Terrorelli worked for a kimura.
Fiachna looking for a sweep. Not yet Fiachna, not yet.
Terrorelli must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2##SUB2#
Terrorelli drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Terrorelli jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fiachna looking to hit a scissor sweep but Terrorelli is one step ahead there.
Fiachna managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Terrorelli drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fiachna manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Terrorelli has Fiachna in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (2) vs (2) Terrorelli
Terrorelli keeping full guard, as Fiachna tries to pass.
Fiachna is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've been hearing that Fiachna has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Terrorelli has an active guard here but Fiachna has managed to pass into half guard.
#T3##SUB2#
Terrorelli looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fiachna is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fiachna seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Terrorelli does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Terrorelli actively working from the bottom here.
Fiachna with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fiachna seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Terrorelli for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Terrorelli is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fiachna pulls his head out easily.
Fiachna is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Terrorelli! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (5) vs (2) Terrorelli
Terrorelli is looking to get to half guard.
Fiachna moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Fiachna (8) vs (2) Terrorelli#T4#
Fiachna trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Terrorelli tries to roll but Fiachna sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Fiachna tightening his grip on Terrorelli, looking for the choke.
Terrorelli prevents Fiachna from getting a body triangle.
Terrorelli is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Fiachna off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
You can see the frustration on Terrorelli's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Fiachna's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB#
Fiachna looking for the choke from the back.
Terrorelli tries to escape but Fiachna has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Fiachna has good solid back control here. #SUB#
Fiachna 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, Terrorelli has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T5#
Terrorelli is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Fiachna.
Terrorelli wants to escape the position.
Terrorelli is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Terrorelli is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Fiachna sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Terrorelli taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Darragh Fiachna!
A victorious Darragh Fiachna thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 9 losses; Tyler Alvarez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 7 losses; Rio Rolla!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Rolla shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Alvarez's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alvarez (0) vs (2) Rolla
Alvarez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rolla slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (0) vs (5) Rolla
Alvarez is trying to get back to half guard.
Alvarez can't do much from the bottom here.
Rolla tries to advance to mount but Alvarez denies him.
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.#SUB2#
Rolla has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Alvarez is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Rolla yanks on the arm and Alvarez is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Rolla.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rio Rolla! |
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