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Bots de Garra 88 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 5 wins and 5 losses; Reinaldo Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 19 losses; Kastav Kvinchal!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Gracie shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kvinchal is trying to defend but Gracie finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Kvinchal
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#
Kvinchal looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Gracie pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (0) Kvinchal
Kvinchal tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie trying to control but Kvinchal is having none of it.
Kvinchal is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracie has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Gracie working for a guillotine from mount but Kvinchal is in no mood to give up.
Kvinchal keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gracie fails to move to back control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie controlling from mount.
Kvinchal is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracie has a good base and remains in mount.
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 regains half guard.#T1#
Gracie wants to control but Kvinchal is keeping him busy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Kvinchal is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Gracie trying to control the action but Kvinchal is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kvinchal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Gracie is working for a kimura but Kvinchal is defending it quite comfortably.
Kvinchal is trying to get back to full guard.
Kvinchal is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Kvinchal defends it.
Gracie controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Kvinchal looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Well, if Gracie 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.
#SUB#
Kvinchal is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Kvinchal is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Kvinchal actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Kvinchal defends it.
Gracie moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (8) vs (0) Kvinchal#T3#
Kvinchal is trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie wants to control but Kvinchal is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Gracie has hold of Kvinchal's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Kvinchal seems comfortable defending it but Gracie has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Kvinchal is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Kvinchal is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Gracie couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Reinaldo Gracie!
An out of breath Reinaldo Gracie 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 29 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 19 losses; Serhey Rishkinov!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Rishkinov moves into the clinch successfully.
Rishkinov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rishkinov tries to score a body lock takedown but Toehold shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rishkinov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Toehold fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Toehold misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Toehold is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rishkinov's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Toehold (2) vs (0) Rishkinov
Rishkinov is trying to maintain the position but Toehold is very close to passing his half guard.
Toehold trying to control from half guard but Rishkinov is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rishkinov tries to get to full guard but Toehold has control of the leg. #T1#
Rishkinov is still trying to improve 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.
Toehold controlling the action here.
Rishkinov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Rishkinov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Toehold doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Toehold manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Toehold engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Toehold won't allow Rishkinov to sweep him here.
Rishkinov wants to hit a sweep here but Toehold passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rishkinov there! Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (5) vs (0) Rishkinov
Rishkinov tries to lock up and control but Toehold gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Toehold wants to take his opponent's back but Rishkinov doesn't allow it.
Rishkinov tries to reverse the position but Toehold maintains control.
Rishkinov looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Toehold (8) vs (0) Rishkinov
Rishkinov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Toehold is not going to allow Rishkinov to sit and survive in this position.
Toehold controlling the position well here. Rishkinov rolled but Toehold kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T4#
Rishkinov tries to roll but Toehold sticks to his back.
Rishkinov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Toehold's guard. Nice work there by Rishkinov.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (8) vs (2) Rishkinov
Rishkinov trying to control but Toehold is working from the bottom.
Rishkinov content to stall in guard here.
Rishkinov is looking to pass into half guard but Toehold pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Toehold is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (10) vs (2) Rishkinov#T5##SUB2#
Rishkinov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rishkinov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Toehold is one step ahead there.
Toehold might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Toehold stands and throws Rishkinov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (13) vs (2) Rishkinov
Toehold trying to control the position but Rishkinov is working away. #T6#
Rishkinov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (13) vs (4) Rishkinov
Rishkinov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Toehold knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rishkinov trying to control from half guard but Toehold is working away. #SUB2#
Rishkinov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Toehold sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Rishkinov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Toehold has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rishkinov is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Toehold reverses the position - he's now on top in Rishkinov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (15) vs (4) Rishkinov#T7##SUB2#
Rishkinov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Toehold defends it easily.
Rishkinov keeping full guard, as Toehold tries to pass.
Toehold stopping the sweep attempt from Rishkinov.#SUB2#
Rishkinov looking for a guillotine here but Toehold defends easily.
Toehold 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.#T8#
Rishkinov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rishkinov trying to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rishkinov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (15) vs (6) Rishkinov
Toehold 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.
Rishkinov looking to sit in guard and control but Toehold gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (17) vs (6) Rishkinov#T9##SUB2#
Rishkinov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Toehold is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Rishkinov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Toehold passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (20) vs (6) Rishkinov
Rishkinov prevents Toehold from improving position.
Toehold has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Toehold (22) vs (6) Rishkinov
Rishkinov is looking to get to half guard.#T10#
Rishkinov is squirming around, avoiding Toehold's attempts to control the action.
Rishkinov wants to control but Toehold is having none of it.
Toehold tries to control but Rishkinov wriggling away.
Rishkinov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Rishkinov looking for submissions off his back.#T11#
Toehold is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rishkinov! Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (25) vs (6) Rishkinov
Toehold controlling from mount.
Toehold prevents Rishkinov from getting the reversal.
Rishkinov is trying to reverse the position but instead Toehold has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Toehold (28) vs (6) Rishkinov
Rishkinov is trying to break free.
Rishkinov trying to control but not successfully.
Rishkinov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Toehold haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T12#
Toehold biding his time, controlling Rishkinov.
Rishkinov tries to escape but Toehold has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
I would not like to be Rishkinov right now.
Rishkinov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T13#
Rishkinov is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Toehold.
Toehold avoiding Rishkinov 's attempts to control his hands.
Toehold has the hooks in. Rishkinov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Toehold controlling from the back.
Rishkinov trying to control the position but Toehold manages to sink in the hooks.
Rishkinov tries to roll but Toehold sticks to his back.
#T14#
Toehold is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Toehold avoiding Rishkinov 's attempts to control his hands.
Rishkinov tries to break free.
Toehold is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rishkinov tries to escape but Toehold has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold takes the fight on points by 28 to 6.
A victorious Tommy Toehold thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Serhey Rishkinov stepped up to the mic, saying 'I didn't stick to the game plan. I played his game and lost . I'll be back '. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 19 losses; Ricky Judge! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 25 losses; Thomas Bennett!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Judge feints and as Bennett raises his hands in defense, Judge changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Judge (2) vs (0) Bennett
Bennett tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Judge avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Bennett working for submissions but it's allowed Judge to get to half guard.
Judge content to control rather than advance.
Judge is looking to advance position but Bennett won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennett is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Bennett looking for a kimura from the bottom but Judge passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Judge (5) vs (0) Bennett
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1#
Bennett is trying to work for a sweep but Judge has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Judge (7) vs (0) Bennett
Judge tries to control but Bennett wriggling away.
Bennett wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Judge (10) vs (0) Bennett
Judge keeps control of the position as Bennett tries to break free.
Bennett is still trying to improve position.
We've been hearing good reports from Judge'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.
Bennett keeps trying to improve his position.#T2#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Judge's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Judge controlling well, preventing Bennett from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Judge is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Bennett knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Bennett for a finish.
Bennett wants to escape the position.
Judge is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Judge tries to keep control of the position but Bennett is staying busy.
Bennett is in bad spot here.
#T3#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Judge's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Bennett tries to escape the position.
Bennett manages to reverse the position and now he's in Judge's guard. Nice work there by Bennett.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Judge (10) vs (2) Bennett
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bennett is looking to advance position but Judge has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Judge (14) vs (2) Bennett
Bennett tries to improve his position but instead Judge has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Judge (17) vs (2) Bennett
Bennett manages to reverse the position and now he's in Judge's guard. Nice work there by Bennett.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Judge (17) vs (4) Bennett#T4#
Bennett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Judge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Judge is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Bennett drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Judge manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bennett has Judge in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Judge (19) vs (4) Bennett#SUB2#
Bennett is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T5##SUB2#
Bennett is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Bennett throws his legs up looking for a submission but Judge uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Judge (22) vs (4) Bennett
Bennett tries to buck Judge off but Judge is having none of it.
Judge gets to mount! Bennett was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Judge (24) vs (4) Bennett
Bennett is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Judge looking to control but Bennett is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bennett wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Judge (27) vs (4) Bennett#T6#
Bennett is in bad spot here.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Bennett wants to escape the position.
Bennett breaks Judge's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Judge (27) vs (6) Bennett
Judge might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Bennett is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Judge is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Judge has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Judge (29) vs (6) Bennett#SUB2#
Bennett is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T7##SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Judge passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Judge pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Judge in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.
Bennett is staying active underneath Judge, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T8##SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Judge pulls his head out easily.
Judge keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bennett is looking to get back to full guard here but Judge has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Judge (32) vs (6) Bennett
Bennett is not content to let Judge control the position.
Bennett tries to buck Judge off but Judge is having none of it.
The referee asks Judge politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Judge prefers to stall for the moment though.
Judge trying to control the action but Bennett is working from the bottom. #T9#
Bennett tries to improve position but can't.
Bennett tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Judge presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Judge (34) vs (6) Bennett
Bennett tries to reverse the position but Judge maintains control.
Judge sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bennett is trying desperately to improve position.#T10#
Judge trying to control but Bennett is having none of it.
Judge manages to capitalize on a mistake by Bennett to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Judge (37) vs (6) Bennett
Judge is looking to control Bennett but Bennett is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Judge has the hooks in. Bennett is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T11#
Bennett rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Bennett is staying active underneath Judge, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Judge is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bennett is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Judge pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Judge pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.
Judge wants to pass to mount but Bennett is defending the position. #T12#
Judge works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Judge (40) vs (6) Bennett
Bennett is squirming around, avoiding Judge's attempts to control the action.
Bennett is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T13#
Judge controlling from the full mount.
Bennett working to try and regain half guard.
Bennett is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Judge manages to capitalize on a mistake by Bennett to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Judge (43) vs (6) Bennett
You can see the frustration on Bennett's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Judge is riding his opponent, not letting Bennett buck him off.
Bennett is keeping busy.
#T14#
Bennett tries to escape but Judge has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Bennett is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Judge off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Bennett is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Judge.
Bennett is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Judge controlling the position well here. Bennett rolled but Judge kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Bennett manages to reverse the position and now he's in Judge's guard. Nice work there by Bennett.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Judge (43) vs (8) Bennett#SUB2#
Bennett is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Judge is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Judge has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Judge (45) vs (8) Bennett
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bennett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Judge is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Judge takes the fight on points by 45 to 8.
Ricky Judge managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, KRAKEN Nutrition + Laundry, into his post fight interview. |
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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 27 wins and 21 losses; Jerry Curls! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 23 losses; Jari Laitila!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Laitila darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Curls (0) vs (2) Laitila
Curls trying to control from the bottom.
Curls desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Laitila trying to control from half guard but Curls is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curls is trying to maintain the position but Laitila is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Laitila stalling.
Curls trying to hold on to Laitila's head to control him but Laitila postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Laitila wants to take a breather but Curls is having none of it. #T2#
Laitila stalling away here and it's allowed Curls to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Laitila controlling from the top position.
Laitila is fighting to break Curls's control of his arms but Curls is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Laitila 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. #T3#
Curls not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Laitila is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Laitila stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Curls swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Laitila wants to control from the top but Curls keeps moving.
Curls is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Laitila controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Curls is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T5#
Laitila tries to free his leg and advance position but Curls is retaining full guard.
Curls keeping moving, preventing Laitila from controlling successfully.
Laitila wants to pass the guard but Curls is keeping the position.
Laitila stands and throws Curls's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (0) vs (5) Laitila#T6#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Laitila wants to lay and pray for a moment but Curls keeps working.
Laitila taking a breather here. #T7#
Laitila working away.
Laitila wants to control but Curls is keeping him busy.
Laitila just content to control the position.
Curls has one of Laitila's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.#T8#
Curls is looking to reverse the position.
Curls can't do much from the bottom here.
Curls tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Laitila wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T9#
The referee asks Laitila politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Laitila prefers to stall for the moment though.
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.
Laitila working away.
Laitila trying to control the position but Curls is working away.
Curls can't do much from the bottom here. #T10#
Laitila controlling from side mount.
Curls keeps Laitila under control for a moment.
Curls struggling a bit here.#T11#
Laitila is looking to take a break and control but Curls is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Curls prevents Laitila from moving into mount. #SUB2#
Laitila is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Curls has escaped the position, nice work there.
Laitila is looking to take a break and control but Curls is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T12#
Laitila working away.
Curls being controlled for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Curls's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T13#
Laitila trying to control the position but Curls is working away.
You can see the frustration on Curls's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Curls being controlled for a moment. #T14#
Curls is not content to let Laitila control the position.
Laitila working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laitila wins on points by 5 to 0. |
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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 34 wins and 12 losses; Abu Schaubi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 14 losses; Rio Rolla!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Rolla shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Schaubi defends it nicely.
Rolla gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Schaubi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD#
Schaubi gets control of Rolla's arms and successfully pulls guard. Schaubi will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Schaubi working for a triangle but Rolla defends it easily.
Rolla passes Schaubi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolla uses his free foot to push down on Schaubi's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Schaubi. Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (0) vs (3) Rolla
Rolla wants to control the pace but Schaubi is squirming around nicely.
Schaubi wants to control but Rolla is having none of it.#T1#
Rolla wants to control the pace but Schaubi is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Rolla has hold of Schaubi's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Schaubi manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Rolla fails to advance to Schaubi's back.
Rolla mounts Schaubi! Really nice guard pass there! #SUB2#
Schaubi defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Rolla. #SUB2#
Rolla is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Schaubi has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Schaubi! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schaubi (2) vs (3) Rolla
Schaubi looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Rolla looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Schaubi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Schaubi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Schaubi won't allow Rolla to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Rolla working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Schaubi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Schaubi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Schaubi trying to control the position from guard on top but Rolla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schaubi stopping the sweep attempt from Rolla.
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 keeping moving, preventing Schaubi from controlling successfully.
Schaubi preventing the sweep. #T3#
Rolla keeping full guard, as Schaubi tries to pass.
Rolla wants to improve his position but instead Schaubi has moved into half guard.
Rolla is looking for a sweep. Schaubi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Schaubi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rolla knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Schaubi is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (5) vs (3) Rolla
Rolla tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rolla regains half guard.
Rolla is in trouble now - Schaubi has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (8) vs (3) Rolla#T4#
Rolla can't escape the position.
Schaubi fails to advance to Rolla's back.
Schaubi wants to control the pace but Rolla is squirming around nicely.
Schaubi controlling his opponent.
Rolla is squirming around, avoiding Schaubi's attempts to control the action.
Rolla has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Schaubi 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.#T5#
Rolla regains half guard.#SUB2#
Rolla looking for submissions off his back.
Rolla is trying to get back to full guard.
Rolla is still trying to improve position.
Schaubi works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (11) vs (3) Rolla#T6#
Rolla is looking to improve his position but Schaubi isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Schaubi looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Schaubi wants to take Rolla's back here but Rolla is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Rolla tries to improve his position but instead Schaubi has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Schaubi (14) vs (3) Rolla
Rolla is in bad spot here.
Rolla keeps trying to improve his position.
Schaubi doesn't have the hooks in and Rolla manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schaubi (14) vs (5) Rolla#T7#
Schaubi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rolla trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schaubi working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Schaubi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rolla can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rolla tries to free his leg and advance position but Schaubi is retaining full guard. #T8##SUB#
Rolla looking to improve position, pressing down on Schaubi's thigh with his hand. Schaubi seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Rolla paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Rolla's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Schaubi picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Abu Schaubi!
Post fight, Abu Schaubi stared into the camera and said 'G-g-g-g-gadOOSHED him through a glass door, b'. |
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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 94 wins and 54 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 34 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fiachna misses with a takedown #TD#
and Diesel counters with a shoot takedown. Fiachna fights it but they end up in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (0) Fiachna#SUB2#
Fiachna escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diesel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fiachna wants to sweep here but Diesel controlling him for the moment.
Fiachna 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: Diesel (2) vs (2) Fiachna
Diesel 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.#SUB2#
Fiachna is trying to work for a kimura but Diesel is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Fiachna is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Diesel is refusing to be controlled, as Fiachna sits in 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.#T1##SUB2#
Fiachna seems to be working for a kimura but Diesel defends the submission attempt.
Diesel is holding on to half guard well.
Diesel is staying active underneath Fiachna, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Fiachna working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB2#
Fiachna is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Fiachna is looking for a kimura but Diesel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fiachna to get the leverage.
Fiachna wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diesel keeps working. #T2##SUB2#
Fiachna is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fiachna trying to control the action but Diesel is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Fiachna is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Fiachna is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Diesel still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Diesel has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Diesel (6) vs (2) Fiachna
Fiachna is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Fiachna is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Diesel's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Diesel with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fiachna is holding on to half guard well.#T4#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Diesel in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Fiachna looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fiachna is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Diesel jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (9) vs (2) Fiachna
Diesel working away.
Fiachna is trying to improve his position.#T5#
Fiachna is trying to work for a sweep but Diesel has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Diesel (11) vs (2) Fiachna
Diesel controlling from mount.
Fiachna is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fiachna is just holding on here. Diesel manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Diesel (14) vs (2) Fiachna
Fiachna tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Fiachna is looking to get to half guard.#T6#
Fiachna tries to hold on but Diesel pushes him away.
Fiachna really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fiachna is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fiachna is trying to reverse the position but instead Diesel has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Diesel (17) vs (2) Fiachna
Diesel controlling well, preventing Fiachna from escaping the position.
Fiachna keeps trying to improve his position.#T7#
Fiachna is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Diesel.
Fiachna looking very determined here, making life difficult for Diesel.
Fiachna trying to control the position but Diesel manages to sink in the hooks.
Fiachna tries to escape but Diesel has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Fiachna trying to control the hands but Diesel breaks the grip.
Fiachna tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Fiachna wants to control but Diesel is having none of it.
Fiachna is working to get back to half guard.
Diesel controlling the position easily from mount. #T8#
Fiachna really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Diesel trying to control but Fiachna is having none of it.
Diesel controlling from the full mount.
Fiachna tries to reverse the position but Diesel maintains control.#T9#
Diesel controlling from mount.
Fiachna is desperately trying to improve his position but Diesel has a good base and remains in mount.
Diesel controlling his opponent.
Fiachna is desperately trying to improve his position but Diesel has a good base and remains in mount.
Fiachna tries to lock up and control but Diesel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fiachna working to try and regain half guard.
#T10#
Fiachna wants to control but Diesel is having none of it.
Diesel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fiachna working to try and regain half guard.
Fiachna tries to lock up and control but Diesel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fiachna bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (17) vs (4) Fiachna
Fiachna looking to pass the guard. #T11##SUB2#
Fiachna drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Diesel manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fiachna has Diesel in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (19) vs (4) Fiachna
Diesel won't allow Fiachna to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Fiachna working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diesel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diesel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Fiachna has an active guard here but Diesel has managed to pass into half guard.
Fiachna looks winded!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Diesel in particular looking to stall.#T12#
Fiachna is trying to get back to full guard.
Fiachna is still trying to improve position.
Fiachna has a hand on Diesel's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Diesel takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (22) vs (4) Fiachna
Fiachna tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T13#
Diesel tries to control but Fiachna wriggling away.
Fiachna is desperately trying to improve his position but Diesel has a good base and remains in mount.
Fiachna tries to hold on but Diesel pushes him away.
Diesel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fiachna is trying desperately to improve position.#T14#
Diesel controlling the pace for now.
Fiachna is wriggling around trying to escape.
Diesel controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiachna is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel takes the fight on points by 22 to 4.
A victorious Kurt Diesel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 12 losses; Ricky Clubber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 22 losses; Abubakar Camara!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Camara stuffs the takedown attempt from Clubber. Clubber gets slowly back to his feet.
Clubber moves to clinch but Camara breaks away #TD2#
and Camara decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Clubber's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Clubber (0) vs (2) Camara
Clubber is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Camara's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Clubber seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Camara wants to control from the top but Clubber keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara tries to free his leg and advance position but Clubber is retaining full guard. #T1#
Camara is still trying to improve position.
Camara wants to control from the top but Clubber keeps moving.
Clubber controlling Camara's posture.
Camara trying to control but Clubber is working from the bottom.
Camara is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Clubber has control of Camara's left arm, preventing Camara from doing any damage.
Clubber working a defensive guard here.
Camara looking to pass the guard.
Camara trying to control but Clubber is working from the bottom. #T3#
Camara is fighting to break Clubber's control of his arms but Clubber is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Camara tries to free his leg and advance position but Clubber is retaining full guard. #T4#
Camara keeps trying to improve his position.
Clubber wants to sweep but no luck.
Camara wants to control from the top but Clubber keeps moving.
Clubber not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Clubber keeping moving, preventing Camara from controlling successfully.
Clubber wants to hit a sweep here but Camara passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Clubber there! Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (0) vs (5) Camara#T5#
Clubber wants to control but Camara is having none of it.
Camara wants to take Clubber's back here but Clubber is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Camara tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Camara looking to control but Clubber is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T6#
Camara looking to control and managing it successfully.
Camara trying to control but he's not successful this time.
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.
Camara controlling his opponent.
Camara prevents Clubber from getting the reversal.#T7#
Camara trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Clubber tries to hold on but Camara pushes him away.
Clubber is just holding on here. Camara manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Clubber (0) vs (8) Camara
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.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Camara wants to control but Clubber is keeping busy.#T8#
Clubber looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Camara has the hooks in. Clubber is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Clubber trying to control but not successfully.
Camara keeps control of the position easily here as Clubber tries to buck him off.
#T9#
Camara gets his hands free as Clubber looks to control.
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.
Clubber trying to control the hands but Camara won't let him.
Our spies down at at Convicted Fight Club inform us that Camara has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Clubber tries to escape the position.
#T10#
Camara is looking to control Clubber but Clubber is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Clubber tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Clubber tries to hold on but Camara pushes him away.
Clubber working to try and regain half guard.
Camara controlling from the full mount.
Camara prevents Clubber from getting the reversal.#T11##SUB2#
Camara working for a guillotine from mount but Clubber is in no mood to give up.
Clubber is squirming around, avoiding Camara's attempts to control the action.
Camara looking to control and managing it successfully.
Camara avoids the attempt from Clubber to control.#T12#
Camara controlling the position easily from mount.
Clubber is working to get back to half guard.
Camara trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Clubber tries to hold on but Camara pushes him away. #T13#
Camara controlling from the full mount.
Clubber is working to get back to half guard.
Camara sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T14#
Camara tries to control but Clubber wriggling away.
Clubber wants to hold on but Camara pushes him away.
Camara fails to take his opponent's back.
Camara sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clubber keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Camara wins on points by 8 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Abubakar Camara thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Alexander Mesquita! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 27 losses; Helio Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Gracias tries to sprawl but Mesquita drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mesquita (2) vs (0) Gracias#SUB#
Mesquita is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Mesquita is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gracias doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mesquita.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Mesquita seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Gracias has recovered full guard.
Gracias keeping full guard, as Mesquita tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita won't allow Gracias to sweep him here. #T1#
Gracias looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mesquita is really struggling to control Gracias but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T2#
Gracias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mesquita is one step ahead there.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mesquita wants to pass the guard but Gracias is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Gracias is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mesquita defends well.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Mesquita sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gracias keeping full guard, as Mesquita tries to pass.
Gracias not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracias keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully.
Mesquita looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Gracias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mesquita is one step ahead there.
Gracias is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gracias keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully.
Mesquita trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gracias manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (2) vs (2) Gracias#SUB#
Mesquita looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T5#
Gracias controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gracias preventing the sweep.
Gracias pushing down on Mesquita's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Mesquita actively working from the bottom here.
Mesquita tries to get to full guard but Gracias has control of the leg.
Mesquita is working hard here to advance position.#T6#
Mesquita is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Belmiro Academy, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Mesquita tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Gracias has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (2) vs (5) Gracias
Mesquita is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T7#
Mesquita is trying desperately to improve position.
Gracias trying to control but Mesquita is having none of it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mesquita is trying to escape the mount.
#T8#
Mesquita regains half guard.#T9#
Mesquita is looking to improve his position.
Gracias is pressing down on Mesquita's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mesquita is holding on for now.
Mesquita trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Gracias manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (2) vs (8) Gracias
Mesquita tries to hold on but Gracias pushes him away.
Mesquita working to try and regain half guard.
#T10#
Mesquita 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: Mesquita (4) vs (8) Gracias
Mesquita looking to pass the guard.
Mesquita 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: Mesquita (4) vs (10) Gracias#SUB#
Mesquita working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracias doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracias manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mesquita 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.#T11#
Mesquita looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gracias puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Gracias perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mesquita is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracias stalling.
Mesquita is looking for a sweep. Gracias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T12#
Still in half guard, Gracias seems content to control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mesquita manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mesquita looking for a sweep. Not yet Mesquita, not yet. #SUB#
Mesquita escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracias gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mesquita not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracias advances to half guard. #T13#
Mesquita is pressing down on Gracias's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mesquita wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracias controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gracias looking to pass the guard. #T14#
Mesquita wants to sweep here but Gracias controlling him for the moment.
Gracias is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mesquita looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Gracias drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mesquita manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gracias has Mesquita in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (6) vs (10) Gracias
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracias not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracias wins on points by 10 to 6.
Helio Gracias decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 31 losses; Bo Nickal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 122 wins and 65 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Pavlov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nickal (0) vs (2) Pavlov
Pavlov controlling the action here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pavlov wants to control but Nickal is keeping him busy.
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 trying to hold on to Pavlov's head to control him but Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Nickal is defending well.
Nickal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Pavlov is pressing down on Nickal's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nickal is holding on for now.
Pavlov is keen to just control but Nickal is a slippery customer.
Nickal regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pavlov trying to control but Nickal is working from the bottom.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Pavlov content to stall in guard here.
Nickal controls Pavlov momentarily but Pavlov frees himself.
Pavlov 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.
Nickal wants to sweep here but Pavlov controlling him for the moment.
My spies in Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch inform me that Pavlov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Pavlov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pavlov trying to control but Nickal is working from the bottom. #T3#
Nickal can't keep his opponent in guard - Pavlov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pavlov prevents Nickal from improving his position.#SUB2#
Pavlov wants to work for an arm triangle but Nickal is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pavlov is looking to advance position but Nickal won't allow it.
Pavlov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pavlov is taking a breather. Nickal 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.#T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Nickal manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nickal pulls Pavlov in close to his closed guard and prevents Pavlov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pavlov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Nickal is keeping the position.
Pavlov stays in close to Nickal's body and controls the position. #T5#
Pavlov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Pavlov trying to control but Nickal is working from the bottom.
Pavlov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
More stalling from Pavlov.
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Nickal is retaining full guard.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Nickal keeps moving. #T6#
Pavlov 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.
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.
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nickal keeps working.
Nickal won't allow Pavlov to pass to mount.
Pavlov content to control rather than advance. #T7#
Nickal wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy.
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 trying to pass the guard but Nickal defending well.
Pavlov is keen to just control but Nickal is a slippery customer.
Nickal trying to hold on to Pavlov's head to control him but Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov wants to free his trapped foot but Nickal is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T8#
Pavlov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nickal trying to hold on to Pavlov's head to control him but Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T9#
Pavlov wants to pass to mount but Nickal is defending the position.
Pavlov prevents Nickal from improving his position.
Pavlov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nickal knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pavlov trying to control the action but Nickal is working from the bottom.
Pavlov controlling the pace. #T10#
Pavlov is looking to advance position but Nickal won't allow it.
Pavlov slows the pace down in half guard.
Nickal won't allow Pavlov to pass to mount.
Pavlov is looking to take a break and control but Nickal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but Nickal defending well. #T11#
Pavlov works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (0) vs (5) Pavlov
Pavlov controlling his opponent.
Pavlov trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T12#
Nickal is desperately trying to improve his position but Pavlov has a good base and remains in mount.
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Nickal is squirming around nicely.
Nickal is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pavlov controlling the pace for now.
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Nickal is squirming around nicely.
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.#T13#
Pavlov with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Pavlov tries to control but Nickal wriggling away.
Pavlov content just to control the position here.
Nickal 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.
Nickal is looking to improve his position.
Pavlov is looking to take a break and control but Nickal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pavlov controlling the action here.#T14#
Pavlov is trying to control. Nickal wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nickal is looking to control Pavlov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nickal avoid being mounted?
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nickal keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov wins on points by 5 to 0.
A relieved looking Matvey Pavlov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 85 wins and 39 losses; Donald Trump! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 64 wins and 45 losses; Malaki Fiso!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fiso shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Trump sprawls well. Trump wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fiso gets slowly back to his feet.#CL#
Trump instigates a clinch.
Trump can't get the takedown.
#TD#
Trump has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Fiso clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Trump (4) vs (0) Fiso
Trump is hanging on to Fiso's back as he tries to escape.
Trump tries to get the hooks in deep but Fiso pushed the leg off.
Fiso looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Fiso is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso wants to control his opponent's hands but Trump gets his hands free. #T1#
Fiso manages to reverse the position and now he's in Trump's guard. Nice work there by Fiso.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (4) vs (2) Fiso
We've been hearing good reports from Trump's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Trump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trump can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fiso controls the pace.
Trump pulls Fiso in close to his closed guard and prevents Fiso from doing any damage or advancing position.
Fiso wants to control from the top but Trump keeps moving. #T2#
Fiso wants to pass the guard but Trump is keeping the position.
Trump controlling Fiso's posture.
Fiso forces his way into half guard.
My spies in Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch inform me that Fiso has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Trump is controlling Fiso's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Trump is refusing to be controlled, as Fiso sits in half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3#
Trump is trying to get back to full guard.
Fiso is keen to just control but Trump is a slippery customer.
Trump tries to get to full guard but Fiso has control of the leg.
Fiso wants to take a breather but Trump is having none of it.
Trump is looking to improve his position.
Fiso with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
Fiso's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Fiso wants to pass to mount but Trump is defending the position.
Fiso content to control rather than advance.
Fiso is pressing down on Trump's thigh, looking to free his foot. Trump is holding on for now. #T5#
Trump is looking to improve his position.
Fiso is pressing down on Trump's thigh, looking to free his foot. Trump is holding on for now.
Trump wants to control but Fiso is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Trump is refusing to be controlled, as Fiso sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Fiso is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Trump as he works his way to full guard.
Fiso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trump swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
Fiso trying to control but Trump is working from the bottom.
Fiso controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Trump is trying to keep Fiso in close.
Fiso preventing the sweep.
Trump keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Fiso trying to move into half guard but instead Trump has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (6) vs (2) Fiso
Fiso wants to sweep here but Trump controlling him for the moment. #T7#
Fiso controls Trump momentarily but Trump frees himself. #SUB2#
Fiso is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Trump defends well.
Fiso wants to sweep but no luck.
Fiso trying to control the position.
Trump advances to half guard.
Fiso wants to control but Trump is keeping busy.
Trump is controlling the pace.
#T8#
Trump moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (9) vs (2) Fiso
Trump takes a little break here. Fiso wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Fiso is looking for a sweep.#T9#
Trump is looking to take a break and control but Fiso is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Trump just content to control the position.
Trump wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fiso keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Fiso's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fiso might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Trump haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Trump wants to control but Fiso is keeping him busy. #T10#
Fiso holds on to Trump's head and controls the position momentarily.
Fiso struggling a bit here.
Trump is looking to take a break and control but Fiso is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fiso tries to bench press Trump off him but Trump keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Fiso's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T11#
Fiso is looking for a sweep.
Trump wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fiso keeps working.
Fiso can't do much from the bottom here.
Fiso is looking to reverse the position.
Trump working away.#SUB#
Fiso is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Trump's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Trump! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Fiso has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Donald Trump!
Donald Trump retains his super heavyweight title!
Donald Trump decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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