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Bots de Garra 77 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Isaac Vernon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Anderson Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Gracie gets caught napping as Vernon dives in and scores a takedown. Gracie manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vernon (2) vs (0) Gracie
Vernon trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Vernon passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (5) vs (0) Gracie
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gracie is not content to let Vernon control the position.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon wants to take a breather but Gracie manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Vernon. #T1#
Vernon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vernon trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Vernon looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vernon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vernon trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gracie manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vernon (5) vs (2) Gracie
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Gracie working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB#
Vernon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Vernon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vernon is controlling Gracie's posture.
Vernon looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3##SUB#
Vernon is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Gracie rolls with it to try and escape but Vernon cranks on the arm and Gracie is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Isaac Vernon!
Isaac Vernon decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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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 4 wins and 3 losses; Reinaldo Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 23 losses; Calixto Cardona!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Cardona shoots in and drives through. Gracie sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cardona.#CL#
Gracie instigates a clinch. #TD#
Gracie pulls Cardona into guard.
#SUB2#
Cardona drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gracie manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cardona has Gracie in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Cardona
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Cardona working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gracie has passed into half guard!
Cardona is not content to let Gracie control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cardona is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Cardona is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
#SUB#
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T1##SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cardona defends it well. #SUB2#
Cardona actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Cardona looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (0) Cardona
Gracie fails to advance to Cardona's back.
Gracie trying to control but Cardona is having none of it.
Cardona is trying desperately to improve position.#T2##SUB#
Gracie is working for a guillotine from mount but Cardona frees his head quite easily.
Cardona is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracie has a good base and remains in mount.
Gracie takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (8) vs (0) Cardona#SUB#
Gracie is persistently looking for the submission but Cardona is defending it well.
#SUB#
Gracie looking for the choke from the back.
Cardona tries to roll but Gracie sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Gracie is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Cardona defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Cardona is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Gracie is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Cardona is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Reinaldo Gracie!
A victorious Reinaldo Gracie 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 24 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 16 losses; Kastav Kvinchal!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Kvinchal scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Leifsson (0) vs (4) Kvinchal#SUB2#
Kvinchal looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
A bit of a lull in the action here.#SUB2#
Kvinchal goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Leifsson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kvinchal but great work by Leifsson. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Leifsson (4) vs (4) Kvinchal
Kvinchal is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Leifsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kvinchal keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvinchal is looking for a sweep.
Kvinchal manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (4) vs (6) Kvinchal#SUB2#
Kvinchal is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Leifsson wants to control but Kvinchal is keeping busy.
#T1##SUB2#
Kvinchal is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Kvinchal is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Leifsson has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Kvinchal is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Leifsson trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Kvinchal is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2#
Leifsson is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Kvinchal seems to be looking for submissions.
Leifsson is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Kvinchal is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Kvinchal is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Leifsson manages to get to full guard.
#T3##SUB#
Leifsson working for a triangle but Kvinchal defends it easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kvinchal looking to pass the guard.
Kvinchal stopping the sweep attempt from Leifsson.
Kvinchal wants to pass the guard but Leifsson is keeping the position.
Kvinchal pushing down on Leifsson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Leifsson keeping hold of Kvinchal's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB2#
Kvinchal is looking for a kimura here.
#T4##SUB2#
Kvinchal is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Leifsson trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Kvinchal is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Leifsson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kvinchal. #SUB2#
Kvinchal is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T5##SUB2#
Kvinchal is trying to work for a kimura but Leifsson is defending well.
#SUB2#
Kvinchal is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've been hearing good reports from Leifsson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Leifsson trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Kvinchal is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Leifsson as he works his way to full guard.
#SUB2#
Kvinchal drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Leifsson dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (6) vs (6) Kvinchal
Leifsson trying to control but Kvinchal is working from the bottom.
Kvinchal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leifsson is one step ahead there. #T6##SUB2#
Kvinchal is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Kvinchal working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Leifsson has passed into half guard!
Leifsson trying to control from half guard but Kvinchal is working away. #SUB2#
Kvinchal is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Leifsson pulls his head out easily.
Leifsson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kvinchal is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Leifsson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Leifsson's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Leifsson (6) vs (10) Kvinchal
Leifsson breaks Kvinchal's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (8) vs (10) Kvinchal#SUB2#
Kvinchal has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Leifsson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T7#
Leifsson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Kvinchal is looking for a triangle here but Leifsson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (11) vs (10) Kvinchal
Leifsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kvinchal keeps working.
Kvinchal is trying to improve his position.
Leifsson is looking to take a break and control but Kvinchal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Leifsson 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 Kvinchal's shoulder. That is not cool. #T8#
Kvinchal tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Leifsson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kvinchal keeps trying to improve his position.
Kvinchal is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Leifsson off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Leifsson (11) vs (14) Kvinchal#SUB2#
Kvinchal looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Leifsson is having to fend off submission attempts from Kvinchal, who is looking to sink in the choke. Kvinchal doesn't have the hooks in though and Leifsson manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (13) vs (14) Kvinchal#SUB2#
Kvinchal looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Leifsson passes into half guard.
Leifsson is keen to just control but Kvinchal is a slippery customer.#T9#
Leifsson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kvinchal knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Leifsson controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Kvinchal looking for subs from the bottom but Leifsson mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (16) vs (14) Kvinchal
Kvinchal is in all sorts of trouble here.
Leifsson takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Leifsson (19) vs (14) Kvinchal
Leifsson trying to control momentarily.
Leifsson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kvinchal.#T10#
Leifsson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Leifsson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kvinchal manages to reverse the position and now he's in Leifsson's guard. Nice work there by Kvinchal.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (19) vs (16) Kvinchal
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kvinchal trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Leifsson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (21) vs (16) Kvinchal#SUB2#
Kvinchal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Leifsson defends well.
Leifsson sitting in guard here, content to control. #T11##SUB2#
Kvinchal throws his legs up looking for a submission but Leifsson uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (24) vs (16) Kvinchal
Kvinchal is trying to get back to half guard.
Kvinchal seems a little lost for a moment, as Leifsson dominates the positioning.
Leifsson trying to control the position but Kvinchal is working away.
Kvinchal tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T12#
Leifsson trying to control the action but Kvinchal is working from the bottom.
Leifsson taking a breather here.
Leifsson trying to control the action but Kvinchal is working from the bottom.
Kvinchal gets back to half guard.#T13##SUB2#
Kvinchal is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Leifsson pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Kvinchal actively working from the bottom here.
Leifsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kvinchal keeps working.
Leifsson is pressing down on Kvinchal's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kvinchal is holding on for now.
Leifsson moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (27) vs (16) Kvinchal
Leifsson controls the position.
Kvinchal is looking for a sweep.#T14#
Leifsson trying to control the position but Kvinchal is working away.
Kvinchal is trying to get back to half guard.
Leifsson trying to control the action but Kvinchal is working from the bottom.
Kvinchal is looking for a sweep.
Leifsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kvinchal keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kvinchal is looking for a sweep.
Kvinchal is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Leifsson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leifsson takes the fight on points by 27 to 16.
A victorious Skjoldr Leifsson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 33 losses; Bruce White Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 16 losses; Enamorado Bandito!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
White Jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bandito but Bandito pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Bandito feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: White Jr (0) vs (2) Bandito
Bandito trying to control but White Jr is working from the bottom.
Bandito controlling from the top position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
White Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
White Jr looking for a guillotine here but Bandito defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
White Jr has an active guard here but Bandito has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
White Jr actively working from the bottom here.#T1##SUB#
White Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bandito pulls his head out easily.
Bandito stalling. #SUB#
White Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bandito stalling.
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#
White Jr looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
White Jr actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Bandito is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: White Jr (0) vs (5) Bandito
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 moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: White Jr (0) vs (8) Bandito
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bandito has the hooks in. White Jr is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
White Jr showing good submission defense here.
White Jr tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
White Jr defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Bandito's arms. #T3#
You can see the frustration on White Jr's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
A lull in the action here.
Well, with Bandito on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before White Jr is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
White Jr is in bad spot here.
Bandito tries to get the hooks in deep but White Jr pushed the leg off.
White Jr rolls, trying to escape but Bandito keeps control of the position.
Bandito really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for White Jr.
White Jr can't escape the position.
#T4#
Bandito just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
White Jr is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
White Jr has hold of Bandito's leg, trying to break free but it's let Bandito lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! White Jr is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Bandito throws him to one side and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Enamorado Bandito!
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.
Bruce White Jr was interviewed post fight and said '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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 37 losses; Tan Zan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 20 losses; Ikemba Okoye!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Okoye scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Zan (0) vs (4) Okoye
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.#SUB2#
Okoye is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Okoye looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Zan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Zan tries to get out of the position.
Okoye advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Zan (0) vs (6) Okoye
Zan tries to reverse the position but Okoye maintains control.#SUB2#
Okoye wants to finish this one by submission but Zan is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Okoye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Okoye with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Zan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1##SUB#
Zan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Zan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Okoye is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Zan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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#
Okoye is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zan defends it well.
Zan is not content to let Okoye control the position.#SUB#
Zan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Okoye wants to pass to mount but Zan is defending the position.
Okoye trying to control the action but Zan is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Zan looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Zan looking for submissions off his back.
Zan is staying active underneath Okoye, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Zan looking for a kimura from the bottom but Okoye passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Zan (0) vs (9) Okoye
Zan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Okoye moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T3#
Okoye's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Zan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Okoye is working for a submission of some sort.
Zan is looking for a sweep. Okoye is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Okoye sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Zan looking for a kimura from the bottom but Okoye passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Zan (0) vs (12) Okoye#T4##SUB2#
Zan wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Okoye has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Zan's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Zan is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Okoye!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ikemba Okoye!
Ikemba Okoye decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 47 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 78 wins and 38 losses; Donald Trump!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Archer gets caught flat footed, as Trump shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Archer (0) vs (2) Trump
Archer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Trump's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (2) vs (2) Trump
Archer wants to pass the guard but Trump is keeping the position.
Archer 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.
Trump wants to sweep here but Archer controlling him for the moment.
Archer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trump swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer 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: Archer (2) vs (4) Trump
Archer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Trump trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Archer working a defensive guard here.
Trump trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Archer has Trump pulled in close to control his posture.
Trump trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom. #T2#
Archer being controlled here, momentarily.
Trump tries to free his leg and advance position but Archer is retaining full guard.
Trump controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Trump wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving.
Archer trying to keep a closed guard but Trump is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Archer looking for a sweep. Not yet Archer, not yet.
Trump tries to free his leg and advance position but Archer is retaining full guard.
Archer is pulling down on Trump's head. It's preventing any offense from Trump, at least for the moment.
Trump 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: Archer (4) vs (4) Trump#T4#
Trump tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Trump has Archer pulled in close to control his posture.
Archer tries to free his leg and advance position but Trump is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Trump has an active guard here but Archer has managed to pass into half guard.
Trump is trying to control but can't.
#T5#
Archer trying to control the action but Trump is working from the bottom.
Trump makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Trump.
Trump trying to control the position.
Trump managing to control the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T6#
Archer passes into half guard.
Archer is trying to control. Trump wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Archer passes into side control, despite Trump's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (7) vs (4) Trump
Trump gets back to half guard.#T7#
Trump wants to get back to full guard.
Archer moves into full mount! Trump won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (10) vs (4) Trump
Trump tries to lock up and control but Archer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Archer controlling from mount. #T8#
Archer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Trump 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.
Trump gets back to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T9#
Archer is trying to control. Trump wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Trump trying to hold on to Archer's head to control him but Archer postures up.
Archer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trump keeps working. #SUB2#
Trump actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Archer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Trump trying to hold on to Archer's head to control him but Archer postures up.
#T10#
Archer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Trump knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Archer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Trump defends it well.
Trump is looking for a sweep. Archer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T11#
Trump preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Trump trying to control from the bottom.
#T12#
Trump moves into full guard.
Archer wants to control from the top but Trump keeps moving.
Archer passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (13) vs (4) Trump
Trump is looking for a sweep.#T13##SUB#
Archer tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Archer has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Archer tries to advance to mount but Trump denies him.
Archer wants to control but Trump is keeping him busy.
Trump is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Archer seems to be looking for submissions.
#T14#
Trump wants to control but Archer is keeping busy.
Trump wants to improve his position but Archer is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trump is not content to let Archer control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Archer takes the fight on points by 13 to 4.
Able Archer decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 21 losses; Abubakar Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 23 losses; Thomas Bennett!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bennett tries to score a power double leg takedown but Camara sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bennett somewhat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bennett.
Camara leaves Bennett with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Abubakar Camara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Bennett.
Bennett fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bennett misses with a takedown #TD#
and Camara counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Camara (2) vs (0) Bennett
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (5) vs (0) Bennett
Bennett being controlled for a moment.
Bennett is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Camara is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Camara (7) vs (0) Bennett#T1#
Bennett wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Camara (10) vs (0) Bennett
I would not like to be Bennett right now.
Camara keeps control of the position as Bennett tries to break free.
Camara struggling to keep hold of the position.
Bennett is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Camara is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
You can see the frustration on Bennett's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Camara biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T2#
Camara doesn't have the hooks in and Bennett manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (10) vs (2) Bennett#SUB2#
Bennett has gone for a leg lock! Camara slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bennett's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (12) vs (2) Bennett#SUB2#
Bennett has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Camara is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Bennett. Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (15) vs (2) Bennett
Bennett is trying to work for a sweep but Camara has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Camara (17) vs (2) Bennett
Bennett is squirming around, avoiding Camara's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Bennett tries to improve his position but Camara has taken his back! Camara has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Bennett tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Camara pushes Bennett away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Abubakar Camara!
An out of breath Abubakar Camara 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 21 losses; Joshua Burroughs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 14 losses; Verneri Ahma!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Ahma gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burroughs (2) vs (0) Ahma#SUB2#
Ahma is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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 looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Burroughs content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Ahma looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Burroughs passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (5) vs (0) Ahma
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahma tries to buck Burroughs off but Burroughs is having none of it.
Burroughs controlling from side mount. #T1#
Ahma is looking to reverse the position.
Burroughs taking a breather here.
Ahma sneaks back into half guard.
Burroughs keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Ahma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Ahma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ahma wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Still in half guard, Burroughs seems content to control.#SUB2#
Ahma actively working from the bottom here.
Ahma is looking for a sweep. Burroughs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ahma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Burroughs perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Ahma is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Burroughs pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Ahma looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Burroughs trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Ahma looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Burroughs content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Burroughs moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Ahma. Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (8) vs (0) Ahma
Ahma is trying to work for a sweep but Burroughs has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Burroughs (10) vs (0) Ahma
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Burroughs prevents Ahma from getting the reversal.#T4#
Ahma is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Burroughs controlling the pace for now.
Ahma 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: Burroughs (10) vs (2) Ahma
Burroughs is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Burroughs looking for a guillotine here but Ahma defends easily.
Ahma is looking to pass into half guard but Burroughs pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Burroughs is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (12) vs (2) Ahma#T5#
Burroughs 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.
Burroughs tries to free his leg and advance position but Ahma is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Ahma is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Burroughs controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Ahma throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Burroughs escapes and throws Ahma's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (15) vs (2) Ahma
Ahma is looking for a sweep.
Ahma is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Ahma actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Burroughs 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.
#T6##SUB2#
Ahma looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Ahma has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Burroughs escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Burroughs! Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (18) vs (2) Ahma
Ahma is looking for a sweep.#T7#
Ahma is trying to escape the position but Burroughs is controlling the position.
Ahma is looking for a sweep.
Burroughs controls the position.
Ahma is looking for a sweep.
The referee asks Burroughs politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Burroughs prefers to stall for the moment though.
Ahma tries to bench press Burroughs off him but Burroughs keeps the position.
Ahma sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ahma looks winded!
Burroughs frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (21) vs (2) Ahma
Ahma is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Burroughs controlling the pace for now.
Ahma is trying to escape the mount.
#T8#
Burroughs looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ahma is in all sorts of trouble here.
Burroughs looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ahma is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Burroughs looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ahma is looking to improve his position but Burroughs isn't that keen on the idea.#T9##SUB#
Ahma tries to improve his position but Burroughs has taken his back! Burroughs has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Ahma tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Burroughs pushes Ahma away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joshua Burroughs!
A very excited looking Joshua Burroughs made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 9 losses; Ricky Clubber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 18 losses; Ricky Judge!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Judge shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Clubber wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Judge shoots in for a takedown but Clubber shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Clubber closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Clubber (4) vs (0) Judge
You can see the frustration on Judge's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Judge trying to remain calm as Clubber controls from the top position.
Clubber'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.
Clubber will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
A control attempt from Judge but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Clubber (6) vs (0) Judge
Judge is trying desperately to improve position.
Judge prevents Clubber from taking his back.#T2#
Judge 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.
Clubber is taking a breather. Judge 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.
Clubber seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Judge for as long as he can get away with.
Judge works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3#
Judge is looking to sweep but instead, Clubber has passed into half guard.
Clubber has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Judge is staying active underneath Clubber, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Clubber passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (9) vs (0) Judge
Clubber trying to control the position but Judge is working away. #T4#
Judge regains half guard.
Clubber looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Judge slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Judge trying to keep a closed guard but Clubber is proving a slippery customer.
#T5#
Clubber wants to pass the guard but Judge is keeping the position.
Judge can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Clubber controls the pace.
Clubber wants to pass the guard but Judge is keeping the position.#T6#
Judge looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.
Clubber controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Clubber pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Judge is keeping the position for now.
Clubber showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T7#
Judge keeping moving, preventing Clubber from controlling successfully. #T8#
Judge not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Judge being controlled here, momentarily.
Judge looking to control but Clubber passes into half guard.
#T9#
Judge gets back to full guard.
Judge managing to control the position.
Clubber not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T10#
Judge working a defensive guard here.
Clubber trying to control the position from guard on top but Judge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Clubber is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Clubber looking to sit in guard and control but Judge gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (9) vs (2) Judge
Clubber has Judge pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T12#
Clubber looking to hit a scissor sweep but Judge is one step ahead there.
Judge trying to control but Clubber is working from the bottom. #T13#
Judge looking to pass the guard.
Clubber is pulling down on Judge's head. It's preventing any offense from Judge, at least for the moment.
Judge trying to control the position from guard on top but Clubber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Clubber controls Judge momentarily but Judge frees himself.
Judge looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Judge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber takes the fight on points by 9 to 2.
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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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 117 wins and 61 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 24 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Toehold darts in looking for a takedown but Pavlov gets double underhooks and turns Toehold into the ropes.
Horrible takedown attempt by Toehold or perhaps it was just good defense by Pavlov, which made it look bad.
Horrible takedown attempt by Toehold or perhaps it was just good defense by Pavlov, which made it look bad.
Matvey Pavlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Toehold.#TD#
Pavlov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (0) Toehold
Pavlov controlling the action here.
Pavlov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov is keen to just control but Toehold is a slippery customer.
Pavlov controlling the pace. #T1#
Pavlov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pavlov is trying to control. Toehold wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pavlov trying to mount his opponent but Toehold defends it.
Pavlov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Toehold does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pavlov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pavlov wants to free his trapped foot but Toehold is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pavlov content to control rather than advance. #T2#
Toehold is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Pavlov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Pavlov stalling. #T3#
Pavlov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Toehold wants to get back to full guard.
Pavlov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Toehold slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4#
Pavlov passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (0) Toehold
Toehold is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
Toehold is trying to improve his position.
Pavlov slows the pace down.
Pavlov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Toehold for as long as he can get away with.
You can see the frustration on Toehold's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T5#
Pavlov takes a little break here. Toehold wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Pavlov trying to control the position but Toehold is working away.
Pavlov advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (7) vs (0) Toehold
Pavlov wants to control but instead Toehold manages to regain half guard.
Toehold is controlling Pavlov's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Pavlov performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T6#
Toehold is trying to maintain the position but Pavlov is very close to passing his half guard.
Pavlov controlling the action here.
Pavlov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Toehold does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pavlov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Toehold wants to get back to full guard.#T7#
Pavlov trying to control the action but Toehold is working from the bottom.
Pavlov wants to free his trapped foot but Toehold is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pavlov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pavlov wants to control but Toehold is keeping him busy.
Pavlov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pavlov wants to control but Toehold is keeping him busy.
Pavlov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T8#
Pavlov trying to control the action but Toehold is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Pavlov 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.
Pavlov trying to control the action but Toehold is working from the bottom. #T9#
Toehold is looking for a sweep. Pavlov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pavlov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pavlov continues to stall.
Pavlov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Toehold knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pavlov is looking to take a break and control but Toehold is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10#
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Toehold is defending well.
Pavlov stalling.
Pavlov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (10) vs (0) Toehold
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Toehold is squirming around nicely. #T11#
Pavlov controlling his opponent.
Pavlov tries to control but Toehold wriggling away.
Pavlov content just to control the position here.
More hug and hope from Pavlov.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Pavlov.
Pavlov tries to take his opponent's back but Toehold turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (10) vs (2) Toehold#T12#
Pavlov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Toehold's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (12) vs (2) Toehold
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Toehold is retaining full guard.
Pavlov is stalling in the full guard.
Toehold looking for a sweep. Not yet Toehold, not yet. #T13#
Toehold being controlled here, momentarily.
Toehold not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Pavlov looking to pass the guard. #T14#
Toehold keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Toehold being controlled here, momentarily.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 12 to 2.
Matvey Pavlov retains his super heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Matvey Pavlov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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