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Bots de Garra 84 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 8 wins and 2 losses; Gunnar Gunnarsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 24 losses; Thomas Bennett!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Gunnarsson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gunnarsson is trying to pull guard but Bennett turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Gunnarsson is trying to pull guard but Bennett turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Bennett gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gunnarsson (0) vs (2) Bennett#SUB2#
Bennett is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gunnarsson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gunnarsson has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gunnarsson (2) vs (2) Bennett
Gunnarsson slips nicely into 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.#SUB2#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.
Gunnarsson slows the pace down in half guard.
Gunnarsson wants to take a breather but Bennett is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bennett has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Gunnarsson. Oh but Bennett has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Gunnarsson goes limp - he's gone! Bennett jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Thomas Bennett!
Thomas Bennett 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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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 25 wins and 16 losses; Amir Ziyaeddin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Travis Labuschagne!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nice sprawl there from Ziyaeddin as Labuschagne shoots in.
Ziyaeddin tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Labuschagne manages to circle out of the way.
Labuschagne fails with the takedown.#CL#
Ziyaeddin moves into range and clinches up with Labuschagne.#TD#
Ziyaeddin drags the fight down to the ground.
Labuschagne trying to control the position from guard on top but Ziyaeddin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Labuschagne passes Ziyaeddin's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Labuschagne is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Labuschagne is working for a submission of some sort.
Ziyaeddin is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Italian Job, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Labuschagne tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ziyaeddin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Labuschagne prevents Ziyaeddin from improving his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Labuschagne passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ziyaeddin! Score +3 for passing guard: Ziyaeddin (0) vs (3) Labuschagne
Ziyaeddin has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Labuschagne's lack of action.
Labuschagne stalling away here and it's allowed Ziyaeddin to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ziyaeddin keeping full guard, as Labuschagne tries to pass.
Ziyaeddin looking to control.
#T2#
Labuschagne stands and throws Ziyaeddin's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ziyaeddin (0) vs (6) Labuschagne
Ziyaeddin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ziyaeddin (2) vs (6) Labuschagne
Labuschagne wants to improve his position but Ziyaeddin is controlling well.
Labuschagne gets full guard.
Ziyaeddin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Labuschagne is keeping the position for now.
Labuschagne wants to sweep but no luck.
Labuschagne working a defensive guard here.
Ziyaeddin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Labuschagne working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ziyaeddin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ziyaeddin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Labuschagne looking for a sweep. Not yet Labuschagne, not yet.
Labuschagne wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Labuschagne trying to control the position.
Labuschagne pulls Ziyaeddin in to control the position.
Ziyaeddin is pushing down on Labuschagne's leg trying to pass to half guard. Labuschagne is fighting to maintain full guard but Ziyaeddin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Labuschagne wants to control but Ziyaeddin is keeping busy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ziyaeddin prevents Labuschagne from improving his position.
Labuschagne keeps trying to improve his position.#T4#
Labuschagne wants to get back to full guard but Ziyaeddin has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ziyaeddin (5) vs (6) Labuschagne
Labuschagne tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Labuschagne is not content to let Ziyaeddin control the position.
Labuschagne is looking for a sweep.
Ziyaeddin trying to control the action but Labuschagne is working from the bottom.
Labuschagne tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T5#
Ziyaeddin working away.
Labuschagne tries to buck Ziyaeddin off but Ziyaeddin is having none of it.
Labuschagne is still trying to improve position.
Labuschagne is not content to let Ziyaeddin control the 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.
Labuschagne tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ziyaeddin trying to control the position but Labuschagne is working away. #T6#
Labuschagne sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Labuschagne trying to get back to full guard but Ziyaeddin takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ziyaeddin (8) vs (6) Labuschagne
Labuschagne 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: Ziyaeddin (8) vs (8) Labuschagne
Labuschagne advances to half guard.
Ziyaeddin wants to improve his position but Labuschagne is controlling well.
Labuschagne wants to free his trapped foot but Ziyaeddin is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T7##SUB2#
Labuschagne is looking for a kimura but Ziyaeddin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Labuschagne to get the leverage.
Labuschagne sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ziyaeddin is staying active underneath Labuschagne, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Labuschagne wants to pass to mount but Ziyaeddin is defending the position.
Ziyaeddin is looking to control Labuschagne's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ziyaeddin avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Labuschagne is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ziyaeddin defends it well. #SUB#
Ziyaeddin actively working from the bottom here.#T8#
Labuschagne seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ziyaeddin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Ziyaeddin looking for submissions off his back.
Labuschagne wants to pass the guard but Ziyaeddin is defending well.
Labuschagne trying to control the action but Ziyaeddin is working from the bottom.
Labuschagne trying to control from Ziyaeddin's half guard. Ziyaeddin has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Labuschagne trying to control but Ziyaeddin is working from the bottom.
Labuschagne pushing down on Ziyaeddin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T9##SUB2#
Labuschagne is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ziyaeddin defends it well. #SUB#
Ziyaeddin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ziyaeddin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ziyaeddin pulls Labuschagne in close to his closed guard and prevents Labuschagne from doing any damage or advancing position.
Labuschagne trying to control the position from guard on top but Ziyaeddin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Labuschagne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T10##SUB#
Ziyaeddin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Labuschagne gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Labuschagne trying to control the position from guard on top but Ziyaeddin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Ziyaeddin looking for a triangle here. Labuschagne is fighting it but it looks tight! Ziyaeddin pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Labuschagne is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Amir Ziyaeddin!
During a confident post fight interview, Amir Ziyaeddin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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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 48 wins and 49 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Anderson Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Gracie gets a clinch.
Archer looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Gracie gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Archer (0) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom.
Archer controlling Gracie's posture.
We've been hearing good reports from Archer'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.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Archer keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass. #T1#
Archer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracie's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (2) vs (2) Gracie
Archer sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gracie looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Archer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Gracie pulls Archer in to control the position.
Archer postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gracie has control of Archer's left arm, preventing Archer from doing any damage.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Archer stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.#T3#
Archer postures up.
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.
Archer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gracie pulls Archer in to control the position.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Archer is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie 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.#T4#
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Archer is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie is controlling Archer's posture.
Gracie is trying to keep Archer in close.
#T5#
Archer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Archer trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Archer content to stall in guard here. #T6##SUB2#
Gracie working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Archer has passed into half guard!
Gracie wants to improve his position but Archer is controlling well.
Archer trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Archer stalling away here and it's allowed Gracie to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T7#
Archer controls from within his opponent's guard.
Archer works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Archer is just content to waste time from the top position. Gracie takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Archer stays in close to Gracie's body and controls the position. #T8#
Gracie is trying to control the position but Archer postures up.
Gracie wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gracie trying to control the position.
#T9#
Archer sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gracie 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.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Archer is proving a slippery customer.
#T10#
Archer is stalling in the full guard.
Archer trying to move into half guard but instead Gracie has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (2) vs (4) Gracie
Archer wants to sweep but no luck.
Archer is pulling down on Gracie's head to control his posture.
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.#T11#
Archer 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.
Archer keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Archer is retaining full guard. #T12#
Archer looking for a sweep. Not yet Archer, not yet.
Gracie passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (2) vs (7) Gracie
Archer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gracie's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Archer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Archer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gracie controlling the action here.#T13#
Gracie wants to control but Archer is keeping him busy.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but Archer defending well.
Archer works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T14#
Archer working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Archer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gracie controls the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie wins on points by 7 to 2.
Anderson Gracie seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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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 11 wins and 6 losses; Isaac Vernon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 11 losses; Tyler Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Vernon fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Alvarez sprawls well initially but Vernon persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vernon (2) vs (0) Alvarez
Vernon trying to control the action but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Alvarez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vernon trying to pass the guard but Alvarez defending well.
Vernon controlling the pace.
Vernon trying to mount his opponent but Alvarez defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon is working hard here to advance position.
Alvarez trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Vernon manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (5) vs (0) Alvarez#T1#
Vernon wants to take his opponent's back but Alvarez doesn't allow it.
Vernon controlling his opponent.
Alvarez is squirming around, avoiding Vernon's attempts to control the action.
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.
Vernon seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Alvarez is holding on tight.
Vernon moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Vernon (8) vs (0) Alvarez
Vernon wants to control the position but Alvarez frees himself and scrambles - Vernon manages to regain control in side control.
#T2##SUB#
Vernon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've been hearing good reports from Vernon'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.
Vernon laying and praying for a moment but Alvarez takes advantage and regains half guard.
Alvarez is not content to let Vernon control the position.
Vernon passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (11) vs (0) Alvarez
Alvarez manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Alvarez is looking to control Vernon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Alvarez avoid being mounted?
Vernon is stalling here. Alvarez is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Vernon seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Alvarez has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vernon (11) vs (4) Alvarez
Alvarez trying to control the action but Vernon is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Vernon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Alvarez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vernon keeps working. #T4#
Vernon is trying to get back to half guard.
Vernon regains half guard.
Vernon wants to get back to full guard.
Alvarez works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (11) vs (7) Alvarez
Vernon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Alvarez working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Vernon turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Alvarez off and cradles Vernon's limp body as Alvarez celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Tyler Alvarez!
Tyler Alvarez thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 22 losses; Abubakar Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 17 losses; Richard Anderson!
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.
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Anderson shoots in for a double leg but Camara sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Anderson tries to clinch up but Camara circles away and keeps his distance.
Camara tries to counter with a takedown but Anderson is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Anderson gets a clinch.
Anderson is trying to drag Camara to the mat but Camara just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Camara 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.
Camara is working for takedown but Anderson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Camara is pressed up against the ropes. Anderson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Camara down to the mat. Camara avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Abubakar Camara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Anderson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Camara tries to keep at a distance but Anderson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Camara is trying to drag Anderson to the mat but Anderson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Anderson can't get the takedown.
#T1#
Anderson wants a takedown.
#TD#
Camara is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Anderson can't fight it off and eventually Camara manages to take the fight to the floor. Anderson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Camara (2) vs (0) Anderson
Camara seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Camara passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (5) vs (0) Anderson
Anderson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Camara (7) vs (0) Anderson#T2#
Camara manages to capitalize on a mistake by Anderson to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Camara (10) vs (0) Anderson#SUB#
Camara looking for the choke but no joy.
Good control from Camara.
Camara'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.#T3#
Anderson tries to escape but Camara has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Camara is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Anderson is in bad spot here.
#T4#
Camara wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy.
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#
Anderson showing good submission defense here.
Camara struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T5##SUB#
Camara looking for the RNC.
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.
Anderson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Camara slows the pace down in half guard. #T6#
Camara wants to control but Anderson is keeping him busy.
Camara controlling the pace.
Anderson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T7#
Camara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anderson is keeping the position for now.
Camara is stalling in the full guard.
Anderson wants to hit a sweep here but Camara passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Anderson there! Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (13) vs (0) Anderson
Camara tries to control but Anderson wriggling away. #T8#
Anderson tries to lock up and control but Camara gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Camara works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Camara (16) vs (0) Anderson
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T9#
Camara is controlling the position but Anderson somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Anderson trying to control from the bottom.
#T10#
Anderson trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (19) vs (0) Anderson
Camara tries to control but Anderson wriggling away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Anderson tries to lock up and control but Camara gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Camara fails to move to back control.
Camara tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Camara wants to control the pace but Anderson is squirming around nicely. #T11#
Anderson 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: Camara (19) vs (2) Anderson
Camara keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T12##SUB#
Camara is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Anderson is aware though and is defending well.
Anderson looking to sit in guard and control but Camara gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (21) vs (2) Anderson
Camara trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Anderson working a defensive guard but Camara manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (24) vs (2) Anderson
Anderson prevents Camara from moving into mount. #T13#
Camara controls the position.
Anderson wants to control but Camara postures up.
Anderson regains half guard.
Camara seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Anderson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Camara tries to pass to full mount but Anderson defends it.
Camara stalling. #T14#
Anderson is controlling Camara's trapped leg to prevent Camara from advancing to side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Camara is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that's the end of the fight!
Camara takes the fight on points by 24 to 2.
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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 20 losses; Jerry Curls! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 12 losses; Rio Rolla!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Rolla changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Curls tries to avoid it but Rolla manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Curls to the ground. Curls escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rolla looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Curls is fending him off so far but Rolla persists. Nope, Curls circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Rolla throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Curls was covering up waiting for the punch and Rolla finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Curls (0) vs (2) Rolla
Curls trying to control the position.
Rolla looking to pass the guard.
Rolla is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolla trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Curls manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Curls (2) vs (2) Rolla
Our spies down at at LĂ©Crucible inform us that Rolla has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Rolla looking for a sweep. Not yet Rolla, not yet. #T1#
Rolla is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Rolla has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Curls 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 Rolla. Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (5) vs (2) Rolla
Rolla is looking to regain half guard here but Curls keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
Rolla is not content to let Curls control the position.
Rolla is looking to reverse the position.
Rolla is not content to let Curls control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rolla is trying to improve his position.
Rolla keeps trying to improve his position.#T3#
Rolla sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Rolla is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Curls pulls his head out easily.
Rolla tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Curls has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (8) vs (2) Rolla
Curls can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rolla is looking to escape.
Rolla working to try and regain half guard.
#T4#
Rolla wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Curls (11) vs (2) Rolla
Curls trying to control.
Rolla is really stuck here.
Rolla prevents Curls from getting a body triangle.
Rolla is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T5#
Curls biding his time, looking for the opening.
Rolla tries to roll but Curls sticks to his back.
A lull in the action here.
Rolla tries to break free.
#T6#
Rolla is keeping busy.
Curls is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rolla is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
I really don't envy Rolla right now.
Rolla staying busy and making it hard for Curls to control.
Rolla turns into Curls and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Curls (11) vs (4) Rolla
Rolla stopping the sweep attempt from Curls.
Rolla trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Rolla sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Curls's guard.
Curls might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rolla trying to control the action but Curls is working from the bottom.
Rolla wants to pass to mount but Curls is defending the position.
Rolla is thwarting Curls's attempts to control the position.
Rolla wants to free his trapped foot but Curls is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rolla is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Rolla stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Curls swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8##SUB#
Rolla sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Curls doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Rolla paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Curls - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jerry Curls!
A relieved looking Jerry Curls thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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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 61 wins and 44 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 81 wins and 39 losses; Donald Trump!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Fiso shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiso (2) vs (0) Trump
Trump works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fiso is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fiso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trump is keeping the position for now.
Fiso is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Our spies down at at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute inform us that Trump has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump 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.#T1#
Fiso trying to control but Trump is working from the bottom.
Fiso is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Trump is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Fiso 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 can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fiso controls the pace.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Trump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Trump looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fiso is one step ahead there.
Fiso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trump swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fiso trying to control but Trump is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Trump has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fiso can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Trump keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully. #T3#
Fiso is stalling in the full guard.
Trump keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Fiso slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fiso wants to pass the guard but Trump is keeping the position.
Trump controls Fiso momentarily but Fiso frees himself.
Trump keeping full guard, as Fiso tries to pass. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fiso is looking to advance position but Trump has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fiso (2) vs (4) Trump
Fiso tries to hold on but Trump postures up.
Fiso is in all sorts of trouble here.
Trump forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Fiso (2) vs (7) Trump
Fiso is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Trump is looking to control Fiso but Fiso is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Fiso breaks Trump's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (4) vs (7) Trump#T5#
Fiso looking to pass the guard.
Fiso trying to control but Trump is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Trump is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (4) vs (9) Trump
Fiso wants to sweep but no luck.
Fiso keeping moving, preventing Trump from controlling successfully.
Fiso is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (6) vs (9) Trump#T6#
Trump is trying to get back to full guard.
Fiso is looking to take a break and control but Trump is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Trump won't allow Fiso to pass to mount.
Trump is staying active underneath Fiso, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Trump wants to control but Fiso is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fiso stalling away here and it's allowed Trump to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Trump holds on and takes a little breather. #T7#
Fiso trying to control but Trump is working from the bottom.
Fiso passes into half guard.
Fiso stalling.
Fiso wants to control but Trump is keeping him busy. #T8#
Trump wants to control but Fiso is keeping busy.
Trump is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fiso's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fiso's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fiso (6) vs (13) Trump
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fiso wants to control his opponent's hands but Trump gets his hands free.
Trump keeps control of the position as Fiso tries to break free.
Trump doesn't have the hooks in and Fiso manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (8) vs (13) Trump
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Trump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiso's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T9#
Fiso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Trump is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fiso trying to control but Trump is working from the bottom.
Trump wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fiso wants to control from the top but Trump keeps moving.
Fiso advances to half guard. #T10#
Trump wants to get back to full guard.
Fiso seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fiso wants to free his trapped foot but Trump is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Trump is looking to control Fiso's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Trump avoid being mounted?
Fiso is trying to control. Trump wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fiso not doing much here.
Trump wants to get back to full guard.#T11#
Fiso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trump keeps working.
Fiso takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Trump is pressing down on Fiso's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fiso looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Trump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Fiso passes into half guard.
Fiso is pressing down on Trump's thigh, looking to free his foot. Trump is holding on for now.
Trump is holding on to half guard well.
Fiso works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (11) vs (13) Trump
We've been hearing good reports from Fiso'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.
Fiso tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T13#
Trump 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.
Trump is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fiso is taking a breather. Trump 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.
Fiso tries to pass to full mount but Trump defends it.
Trump is positioning himself well to prevent Fiso advancing to mount.
Fiso content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T14#
Fiso trying to control from Trump's half guard. Trump has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Trump wants to sweep but no luck.
Trump keeping full guard, as Fiso tries to pass.
Fiso wants to control from the top but Trump keeps moving.
Trump wants to sweep here but Fiso controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trump keeping full guard, as Fiso tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trump wins on points by 13 to 11.
Our winner, Donald Trump, 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 27 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 10 losses; Ricky Clubber!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Toehold closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Clubber did well to prevent Toehold getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Toehold (2) vs (0) Clubber
Clubber controlling the position well.
Clubber wants to improve his position but Toehold is controlling well.
Clubber is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB2#
Clubber looking for submissions off his back.
Toehold wants to free his trapped foot but Clubber is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Toehold not doing much here.
Clubber has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Jed's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T2#
Clubber is trying to get back to full guard.
Clubber moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Toehold trying to control the position from guard on top but Clubber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Toehold won't allow Clubber to sweep him here.
Clubber not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Toehold wants to control from the top but Clubber keeps moving.
Clubber working a defensive guard here.
Toehold trying to control the position from guard on top but Clubber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Toehold preventing the sweep.
Clubber seems keen to control Toehold's posture.
Toehold preventing the sweep.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Clubber controls Toehold momentarily but Toehold frees himself.
Toehold trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Clubber manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (2) vs (2) Clubber#T5#
Clubber's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Toehold might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Toehold tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Clubber is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Let's hope that Clubber 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.#T6#
Toehold wants to sweep here but Clubber controlling him for the moment.
Toehold being controlled here, momentarily.
Clubber's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T7#
Toehold wants to improve his position but instead Clubber has moved into half guard.
Toehold wants to get back to full guard.
Clubber is controlling the pace.
#T8#
Toehold wants to get back to full guard.
Toehold is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T9#
Clubber content to control rather than advance.
Toehold moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Toehold seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T10#
Clubber tries to free his leg and advance position but Toehold is retaining full guard.
Toehold is trying to control the position but Clubber postures up.
Clubber seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T11#
Clubber stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Toehold swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Toehold can't keep his opponent in guard - Clubber advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Clubber wants to control but Toehold is keeping him busy. #T12#
Clubber controlling the pace.
Clubber wants to free his trapped foot but Toehold is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Toehold is trying to control but can't.
Clubber is taking a breather. Toehold 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.#T13#
Toehold manages to get to full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Toehold looking to control but Clubber passes into half guard.
Clubber controlling the action here.#T14#
Clubber wants to pass the guard but Toehold is defending well.
Clubber performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Toehold slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Clubber gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Clubber wins on points by 3 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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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 25 wins and 25 losses; Helio Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 10 losses; Abu Schaubi!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Schaubi closes the distance and pushes Gracias back into the ropes.
Gracias goes for a takedown in the clinch but Schaubi prevents it.
#TD2#
Schaubi pulls guard effortlessly.
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.
Schaubi is pulling down on Gracias's head to control his posture.
Gracias trying to control the position from guard on top but Schaubi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schaubi is controlling Gracias's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracias looking to sit in guard and control but Schaubi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (0) vs (2) Schaubi
Schaubi tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracias is retaining full guard. #T1#
Schaubi looking to sit in guard and control but Gracias gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (2) vs (2) Schaubi
Schaubi trying to keep a closed guard but Gracias is proving a slippery customer.
Schaubi keeping moving, preventing Gracias from controlling successfully.
Schaubi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Schaubi working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
Gracias is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gracias being controlled here momentarily.
Schaubi is trying to control the position but Gracias postures up. #T3#
Schaubi keeping full guard, as Gracias tries to pass.
Schaubi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracias is one step ahead there.
Gracias is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gracias looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Schaubi trying to control the position.
Schaubi trying to control the position here.
Schaubi looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gracias puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T5#
Schaubi is concentrating on defense, preventing Gracias from advancing position.
Schaubi is looking for a sweep. Gracias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Schaubi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Schaubi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Schaubi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Schaubi keeping moving, preventing Gracias from controlling successfully.
Schaubi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracias is one step ahead there. #T6#
Schaubi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracias content to stall in guard here. #T7#
Schaubi trying to keep a closed guard but Gracias is proving a slippery customer.
Gracias pushing down on Schaubi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gracias seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Schaubi trying to control from the bottom.
#T8#
Gracias prevents Schaubi from improving his position.
Schaubi gets back to full 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.
Schaubi wants to sweep here but Gracias controlling him for the moment.
Schaubi is trying to keep Gracias in close.
Schaubi keeping full guard, as Gracias tries to pass. #T9#
Schaubi pulls Gracias in to control the position.
Schaubi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Schaubi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Schaubi looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T10#
Schaubi working a defensive guard but Gracias manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (5) vs (2) Schaubi
Schaubi struggling a bit here.
Schaubi is looking for a sweep.
Gracias staying calm.
Schaubi is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T11#
Gracias trying to control the position but Schaubi is working away.
Gracias tries to move into full mount but can't pass Schaubi's legs.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Schaubi being controlled for a moment. #T12#
Schaubi is not content to let Gracias control the position.
You can see the frustration on Schaubi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Schaubi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gracias off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracias (5) vs (6) Schaubi#T13#
Gracias prevents Schaubi from getting a body triangle.#SUB2#
Schaubi is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Gracias defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Schaubi is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Gracias has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Gracias is keeping busy.
#T14#
Gracias trying to control the hands but Schaubi won't let him. #SUB2#
Schaubi patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schaubi tries to get the hooks in deep but Gracias pushed the leg off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schaubi wins on points by 6 to 5.
An intense looking Abu Schaubi took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'G-g-g-g-gadOOSHED him through a glass door, b'. |
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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 51 wins and 29 losses; Bo Nickal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 120 wins and 63 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nickal displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pavlov.
Nickal changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD2#
Pavlov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nickal did well to prevent Pavlov getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nickal (0) vs (2) Pavlov
Nickal 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.
Nickal is staying active underneath Pavlov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pavlov is pressing down on Nickal's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nickal is holding on for now.
My spies in Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch inform me that Pavlov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Nickal wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
Pavlov trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Pavlov trying to control from Nickal's half guard. Nickal has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Nickal keeps moving.
Pavlov is pushing down on Nickal's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nickal is fighting to maintain full guard but Pavlov has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pavlov content to sit in half guard and control for a 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.
Nickal desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T2#
Pavlov is just content to waste time from the top position. Nickal takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Nickal 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.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pavlov passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (0) vs (5) Pavlov#T3##SUB2#
Pavlov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nickal keeps working.
Pavlov staying calm.
Pavlov trying to control the action but Nickal is working from the bottom. #T4#
Nickal sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Nickal wants to get back to full guard.
Pavlov trying to control the action but Nickal is working from the bottom.
Nickal is concentrating on defense, preventing Pavlov from advancing position. #SUB2#
Pavlov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nickal doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pavlov.
Pavlov content to control rather than advance. #T5#
Pavlov is trying to control. Nickal wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but Nickal defending well.
Pavlov is keen to just control but Nickal is a slippery customer.
Nickal wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pavlov in particular looking to stall.
It looks like Pavlov might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T6#
Pavlov is keen to just control but Nickal is a slippery customer.
Pavlov controlling the action here.
Pavlov is looking to advance position but Nickal won't allow it.
Pavlov is trying to control the action in half guard but Nickal is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nickal keeping hold of Pavlov's head, controlling as best he can. #T7#
Nickal is refusing to be controlled, as Pavlov sits in half guard.
Pavlov is looking to stall here but Nickal recovers full guard.
Pavlov trying to control but Nickal is working from the bottom.
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.
Pavlov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T8#
Nickal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pavlov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (0) vs (8) Pavlov
Nickal regains half guard there - taking advantage of Pavlov's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Pavlov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nickal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pavlov uses his free foot to push down on Nickal's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Nickal. Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (0) vs (11) Pavlov
Nickal is squirming around, avoiding Pavlov's attempts to control the action. #T9#
Pavlov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Nickal is squirming around nicely. #T10#
Nickal is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pavlov wants to take his opponent's back but Nickal doesn't allow it. #T11#
Pavlov tries to control but Nickal wriggling away.
Pavlov content just to control the position here.
Let's hope that Pavlov 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.
Nickal is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pavlov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pavlov tries to control but Nickal wriggling away. #T12#
Pavlov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nickal haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Well,Nickal is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Pavlov controlling from mount.
Pavlov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nickal gets back to half guard.#T13#
Pavlov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Nickal! Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (0) vs (14) Pavlov
Pavlov tries to control but Nickal wriggling away.
Pavlov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pavlov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nickal is looking to escape.
Pavlov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pavlov looking to control but Nickal is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T14#
Nickal sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nickal keeps working.
Pavlov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nickal moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov wins on points by 14 to 0.
Matvey Pavlov is the new super heavyweight champion!
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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