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Bots de Garra 89 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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 17 losses; Tobi Terrorelli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 27 losses; Joe Tidd!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Terrorelli shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tidd as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Terrorelli drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Terrorelli (4) vs (0) Tidd
Tidd manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Terrorelli seems to be working for a kimura but Tidd defends the submission attempt.
Tidd is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tidd trying to control but Terrorelli postures up.
Tidd is looking for a sweep. Terrorelli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Terrorelli is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Terrorelli is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Terrorelli is working for a kimura but Tidd is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1##SUB#
Terrorelli is looking for a kimura but Tidd is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Terrorelli to get the leverage. #SUB#
Terrorelli is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tidd is just riding it out for now. Terrorelli eventually gives up the hold.
Terrorelli is thwarting Tidd's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Terrorelli is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tidd sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Terrorelli looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tidd gets full guard.
Terrorelli will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Tidd is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Terrorelli has gone for a leg lock! Tidd slips out almost immediately though and dives into Terrorelli's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Terrorelli (4) vs (2) Tidd#SUB#
Terrorelli working for submissions but it's allowed Tidd to get to half guard.
Terrorelli is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tidd perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Tidd is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tidd stalling. #T3##SUB#
Terrorelli is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tidd pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Terrorelli looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Terrorelli is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tidd pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Terrorelli actively working from the bottom here.
Tidd trying to pass the guard but Terrorelli defending well.
Still in half guard, Tidd seems content to control.#SUB#
Terrorelli actively working from the bottom here.
Terrorelli wants to improve his position but Tidd is controlling well.
Tidd is looking to take a break and control but Terrorelli is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Tidd controlling the action here.
Tidd trying to control the action but Terrorelli is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Tidd sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tidd is trying to control the action in half guard but Terrorelli is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tidd keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Terrorelli actively working from the bottom here.
Tidd seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Terrorelli does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Terrorelli actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Terrorelli looking for submissions off his back.
Tidd perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T5#
Tidd is looking to advance position but Terrorelli won't allow it.
Tidd slows the pace down in half guard.
Terrorelli is in trouble now - Tidd has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Terrorelli (4) vs (5) Tidd
Terrorelli 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: Terrorelli (6) vs (5) Tidd
Terrorelli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tidd is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Terrorelli is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tidd is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tidd has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Terrorelli (6) vs (7) Tidd#SUB#
Tidd got a little sloppy there for a moment and Terrorelli has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tidd has managed to get both his arms back between Terrorelli's legs - danger averted.#T6#
Tidd's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tidd wants to control from the top but Terrorelli keeps moving.
Tidd is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Tidd avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tidd 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.
Tidd stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Terrorelli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tidd is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tidd passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Terrorelli (6) vs (10) Tidd
Terrorelli tries to bench press Tidd off him but Tidd keeps the position. #T7#
Tidd trying to control the position but Terrorelli is working away.
You can see the frustration on Terrorelli's face as Tidd controls the position.
Terrorelli is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tidd off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Terrorelli (10) vs (10) Tidd#SUB#
Terrorelli looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Tidd preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Terrorelli.
Tidd rolls, trying to escape but Terrorelli keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Tidd is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Tidd tries to break free.
Terrorelli not allowing Tidd to control his hands.
Tidd manages to reverse the position and now he's in Terrorelli's guard. Nice work there by Tidd.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Terrorelli (10) vs (12) Tidd#T8#
Tidd showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Terrorelli is looking for a triangle here but Tidd uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Terrorelli (10) vs (15) Tidd
Tidd trying to control the action but Terrorelli is working from the bottom.
Tidd happy to just control the position for now.
Terrorelli tries to get back to half guard but can't.
My spies in Silverback MMA inform me that Tidd has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T9#
Tidd tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Tidd trying to control the position but Terrorelli is working away.
Terrorelli is looking for a sweep.
Tidd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Terrorelli keeps working.
Tidd advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Terrorelli (10) vs (17) Tidd
Tidd controlling from the full mount.
Terrorelli is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T10#
Tidd takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tidd moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Terrorelli (10) vs (20) Tidd
Tidd has good solid back control here.
Terrorelli is really stuck here.
Terrorelli tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Tidd can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Terrorelli is looking to escape.
Terrorelli is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tidd works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Terrorelli (10) vs (23) Tidd
Tidd biding his time, looking for the opening.
Terrorelli tries to escape the position.
#T11#
Tidd keeps control of the position easily here as Terrorelli tries to buck him off.
Tidd has the hooks in. Terrorelli is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Terrorelli is keeping busy.
Tidd 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.
Terrorelli wants to escape the position.
Terrorelli is working hard here to advance position.
Tidd trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T12#
Terrorelli tries to escape but Tidd has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Tidd controlling the position well here. Terrorelli rolled but Tidd kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Terrorelli is keeping busy.
Tidd biding his time, looking for the opening.
Tidd trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Terrorelli can't escape the position.
Good control from Tidd.
Tidd trying to control.
Tidd controlling from the back.
Tidd struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T13#
Tidd is trying to stick to Terrorelli's back but Terrorelli is turning into Tidd. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Tidd's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Terrorelli. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Terrorelli (12) vs (23) Tidd
Terrorelli tries to free his leg and advance position but Tidd is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Terrorelli drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Terrorelli jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tidd trying to keep a closed guard but Terrorelli is proving a slippery customer.
Terrorelli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tidd is keeping the position for now.
Tidd is trying to control the position but Terrorelli postures up. #SUB#
Terrorelli drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Terrorelli jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Terrorelli is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tidd is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tidd has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Terrorelli (12) vs (25) Tidd#T14##SUB#
Terrorelli is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tidd is aware though and is defending well.
Terrorelli is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Terrorelli has his foot on Tidd's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tidd works his way back into a safe position though.
Tidd works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Terrorelli actively working from the bottom here.
Tidd seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tidd has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Terrorelli (12) vs (28) Tidd
Terrorelli is trying to escape the mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Terrorelli stops Tidd from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tidd wins on points by 28 to 12.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Joe Tidd made sure he mentioned Silverback Sweatshop, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 51 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Travis Labuschagne!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Archer 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: Archer (2) vs (0) Labuschagne
Archer passes into side control, despite Labuschagne's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (5) vs (0) Labuschagne
Labuschagne is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Labuschagne sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Labuschagne makes his way to full guard, as Archer worked for a kimura.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Labuschagne wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Labuschagne wants to improve his position but instead Archer has moved into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Labuschagne controlling the position for now.
Archer wants to take a breather but Labuschagne is having none of it.
Labuschagne is looking to control Archer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Labuschagne avoid being mounted?
Labuschagne tries to roll over but Archer keeps him under control.
Labuschagne regains full guard. Nicely done.
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.#SUB2#
Labuschagne is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Archer defends well.
Archer postures up.
#T2#
Archer tries to free his leg and advance position but Labuschagne is retaining full guard.
Labuschagne bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Archer's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (5) vs (2) Labuschagne
Archer 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: Archer (7) vs (2) Labuschagne
Labuschagne wants to control but Archer is keeping busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Archer in particular looking to stall.#T3#
Archer is trying to control. Labuschagne wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Labuschagne moves into full guard.
Labuschagne wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Labuschagne is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Labuschagne is trying to hold Archer in close to prevent damage but Archer has managed to pass into half guard.
Labuschagne wants to control the action here but instead Archer manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (10) vs (2) Labuschagne
Labuschagne can't escape the position.
#T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Labuschagne tries to improve his position but instead Archer has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Archer (13) vs (2) Labuschagne
Labuschagne tries to roll but Archer sticks to his back.
Labuschagne trying to control the action but Archer just sinks the hooks in.
Archer controlling well, preventing Labuschagne from escaping the position.
#T5#
Labuschagne trying to control the action but Archer just sinks the hooks in.
I really don't envy Labuschagne right now.
Labuschagne is still trying to improve position.
Archer controlling from the back.
Labuschagne is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Archer is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Labuschagne defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T6#
Archer is hanging on to Labuschagne's back as he tries to escape.
Labuschagne is persisting with the attempt to improve his 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 trying to control the position but Archer manages to sink in the hooks.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Archer's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Labuschagne tries to break free.
Labuschagne keeps trying to improve his position.#T7#
Labuschagne is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Labuschagne can't escape the position.
Labuschagne trying to control the action but Archer just sinks the hooks in.
Archer doesn't have the hooks in and Labuschagne manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (13) vs (4) Labuschagne
Labuschagne stands and throws Archer's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (13) vs (7) Labuschagne
Labuschagne tries to move to mount but Archer blocks the move with his legs.
Archer manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (15) vs (7) Labuschagne#T8#
Labuschagne manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Labuschagne working for a triangle but Archer defends it easily.
Archer won't allow Labuschagne to sweep him here.
Labuschagne working a defensive guard here.
Archer looking to pass the guard. #T9#
Archer sitting in guard here, content to control.
Labuschagne pulls Archer in close to prevent any damage.
Archer won't allow Labuschagne to sweep him here.
Archer being controlled here momentarily.
Labuschagne keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully. #T10#
Archer controls from within his opponent's guard.
Labuschagne looking to hit a scissor sweep but Archer is one step ahead there.
Archer pushes down on Labuschagne's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Labuschagne moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Archer wants to control from the top but Labuschagne keeps moving. #T11#
Labuschagne looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Labuschagne looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Labuschagne working a defensive guard but Archer passes into half guard.
Labuschagne is pressing down on Archer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Labuschagne is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Labuschagne wants to hit a sweep here but Archer passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Labuschagne there! Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (18) vs (7) Labuschagne
Labuschagne tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T12#
Labuschagne is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Labuschagne tries to reverse the position but Archer maintains control.
Labuschagne is trying to reverse the position but instead Archer has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Archer (21) vs (7) Labuschagne
Labuschagne trying to control the hands but Archer won't let him.
Labuschagne might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Archer haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Labuschagne can't escape the position.
Good control from Archer.
Archer controlling well, preventing Labuschagne from escaping the position.
#T13##SUB#
Labuschagne fending off the submission attempt from Archer.
Labuschagne is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Labuschagne rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Archer is keen to just control but Labuschagne is a slippery customer.#T14#
Labuschagne has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Archer is working away from the top position though.
Labuschagne desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Labuschagne wants to get back to full guard but Archer has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (24) vs (7) Labuschagne
Archer avoids the attempt from Labuschagne to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Labuschagne looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Archer (27) vs (7) Labuschagne
Archer biding his time, looking for the opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Archer takes the fight on points by 27 to 7.
During a confident post fight interview, Able Archer 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 23 losses; Patty O Reilly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Anderson Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Gracie rushes O Reilly and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#TD2#
Gracie has dropped down and is working for a takedown. O Reilly is trying to keep an underhook but Gracie manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: O Reilly (0) vs (2) Gracie
O Reilly has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
O Reilly is trying to control but Gracie passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: O Reilly (0) vs (5) Gracie
O Reilly 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.
O Reilly struggling a bit here.
O Reilly is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie tries to move into full mount but can't pass O Reilly's legs.
O Reilly tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: O Reilly (0) vs (7) Gracie#T1#
O Reilly working to try and regain half guard.
O Reilly 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: O Reilly (2) vs (7) Gracie
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in O Reilly's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: O Reilly (2) vs (9) Gracie
Gracie is fighting to break O Reilly's control of his arms but O Reilly is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
O Reilly is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
O Reilly trying to control the position here. #T2#
O Reilly is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
O Reilly is really struggling to control Gracie but he's trying to hold on to the position.
O Reilly looking to control but Gracie passes into half guard.
O Reilly is trying to get back to full guard.
O Reilly trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Gracie manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: O Reilly (2) vs (12) Gracie
O Reilly manages to regain half guard. Good work.
O Reilly is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Gracie is looking to advance position but O Reilly won't allow it.
Gracie perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
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.
Gracie is looking to advance position but O Reilly won't allow it.
O Reilly tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
O Reilly is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
O Reilly is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
Gracie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
O Reilly wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracie is controlling the pace.
O Reilly manages to get to full guard.
Gracie wants to control from the top but O Reilly keeps moving. #T5#
O Reilly has his hands on Gracie's head, controlling the position.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
O Reilly controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
Gracie 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.
O Reilly has his hands on Gracie's head, controlling the position. #T6#
O Reilly wants to control but Gracie passes easily into half guard.
Gracie controlling the pace.
Gracie passes into side control, despite O Reilly's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: O Reilly (2) vs (15) Gracie
O Reilly is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T7#
Gracie wants to control but O Reilly is keeping him busy.
O Reilly tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
O Reilly wants to get back to full guard but Gracie has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: O Reilly (2) vs (18) Gracie
You can see the frustration on O Reilly's face as Gracie controls the position.
O Reilly tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position.
O Reilly is not content to let Gracie control the position.
O Reilly is looking for a sweep.#T8#
O Reilly is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Gracie is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: O Reilly (2) vs (20) Gracie
O Reilly wants to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
O Reilly is just holding on here. Gracie manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: O Reilly (2) vs (23) Gracie
O Reilly trying to control the hands but Gracie won't let him. #T9#
Gracie controls the position.
O Reilly trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Gracie controlling well, preventing O Reilly from escaping the position.
#T10#
Gracie gets his hands free as O Reilly looks to control.
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.
Gracie keeps control of the position as O Reilly tries to break free.
O Reilly trying to control the position but Gracie manages to sink in the hooks.
Gracie trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure O Reilly doesn't escape.
O Reilly prevents Gracie from getting a body triangle.
O Reilly tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
O Reilly is wriggling around trying to escape.
O Reilly tries to lock up and control but Gracie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T11#
O Reilly is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.
Gracie controlling from the full mount.
O Reilly wants to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Gracie controlling his opponent.
O Reilly is working to get back to half guard.
Gracie looking to control but O Reilly is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T12#
O Reilly is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracie has a good base and remains in mount.
Gracie looking to control but O Reilly is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gracie controlling from the full mount.
Gracie prevents O Reilly from getting the reversal.
Gracie trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T13#
Well,O Reilly is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Gracie might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control O Reilly haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
O Reilly is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracie has a good base and remains in mount.
O Reilly tries to lock up and control but Gracie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T14#
Gracie pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Gracie looking to control but O Reilly is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gracie is trying to control here but O Reilly has managed to regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but O Reilly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie wins on points by 23 to 2.
Anderson Gracie thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 65 wins and 50 losses; Conald Petersen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 24 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Kamenev clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Kamenev jumps guard.
Petersen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Kamenev keeps moving.
Petersen is really struggling to control Kamenev but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kamenev being controlled here, momentarily.
Petersen looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Kamenev keeps moving.
Kamenev being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Petersen wants to control from the top but Kamenev keeps moving.
Petersen wants to pass the guard but Kamenev is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Kamenev looking for a guillotine here but Petersen defends easily.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamenev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Petersen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamenev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Petersen tries to free his leg and advance position but Kamenev is retaining full guard. #T3#
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamenev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Petersen passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (3) vs (0) Kamenev
Petersen trying to control the action but Kamenev is working from the bottom. #T4#
Petersen controlling the position from side mount.
Petersen wants to take a breather but Kamenev manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Petersen.
Petersen sitting in guard here, content to control. #T5##SUB2#
Kamenev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Kamenev keeps moving.
Kamenev can't keep his opponent in guard - Petersen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Petersen not doing much here.
#SUB#
Petersen seems to be working for a kimura but Kamenev defends the submission attempt.#T6#
Kamenev tries to roll over but Petersen keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Petersen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T7#
Petersen trying to mount his opponent but Kamenev defends it.
Petersen stalling away here and it's allowed Kamenev to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Petersen looking to pass the guard.
Petersen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T8#
Kamenev trying to keep a closed guard but Petersen is proving a slippery customer.
Petersen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kamenev keeping full guard, as Petersen tries to pass. #T9#
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamenev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen passes into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Kamenev looking for submissions off his back.
Petersen is looking to take a break and control but Kamenev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Petersen is looking to control the position but Kamenev frees his trapped leg and locks up an armbar from the bottom! It looks tight! Petersen grimaces and holds on for a second but is forced to tap or have his arm broken! Slick Jiu Jitsu from Kamenev there - Petersen really paying for some sloppy defensive work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ivan Kamenev!
A relieved looking Ivan Kamenev thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Conald Petersen was interviewed post fight and said 'Ta Ta there retard'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 37 losses; Jab Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 8 losses; Isaac Vernon!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Vernon scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brown (0) vs (2) Vernon
Vernon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brown does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Brown makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Brown.
Vernon looking to sit in guard and control but Brown gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (2) Vernon
Brown 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.
Vernon working a defensive guard but Brown passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brown trying to control from half guard but Vernon is working away.
Vernon tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg. #T1#
Vernon is refusing to be controlled, as Brown sits in half guard. #SUB#
Vernon is defending against the submission attempts here by Brown.
Vernon wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well.
#SUB#
Brown is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vernon is just riding it out for now. Brown eventually gives up the hold.
Vernon is trying to control but can't.
#T2#
Vernon has a hand on Brown's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Brown takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (5) vs (2) Vernon
Brown looking to control but Vernon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vernon working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Brown has control of Vernon's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Vernon regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Vernon is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3##SUB#
Brown is working for a guillotine from mount but Vernon frees his head quite easily.
Brown wants to take Vernon's back here but Vernon is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Brown prevents Vernon from getting the reversal.
Vernon sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Brown is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vernon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brown.
Brown will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Brown prevents Vernon from improving his position.#SUB#
Brown is looking for a kimura but Vernon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Brown to get the leverage.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Vernon is defending well.
Vernon is looking to control Brown's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vernon avoid being mounted?
Brown prevents Vernon from improving his position.#T5#
Vernon regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Vernon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vernon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vernon swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Brown avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brown 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.#T6#
Brown slips nicely into half guard.
Vernon wants to get back to full guard.
Vernon keeps trying to improve his position.
Vernon is staying active underneath Brown, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Brown looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Brown is working for a kimura but Vernon is defending it quite comfortably.
Vernon trying to get back to full guard but Brown takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (8) vs (2) Vernon#T7#
Vernon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vernon is controlling an arm, preventing Brown from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#SUB#
Brown has control of Vernon's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Vernon regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Vernon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vernon sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T8#
Vernon is not content to let Brown control the position.
Vernon tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Brown has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (11) vs (2) Vernon
Vernon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Brown takes Vernon's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Vernon is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Brown (14) vs (2) Vernon#SUB#
Brown is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Vernon defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T9##SUB#
Vernon defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Brown is hanging on to Vernon's back as he tries to escape.
Vernon rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Vernon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vernon tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg.
Vernon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T10#
Vernon 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: Brown (14) vs (4) Vernon
Vernon passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (14) vs (7) Vernon#SUB2#
Vernon is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Brown is surviving well by controlling Vernon's body position as best he can.
Vernon trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T11#
Brown tries to hold on but Vernon postures up.
Brown can't escape the position.
Vernon wants to take his opponent's back but Brown doesn't allow it. #SUB2#
Brown tries to improve his position but Vernon has taken his back! Vernon has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Brown tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Vernon pushes Brown away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Isaac Vernon!
After the fight, Isaac Vernon was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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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 47 wins and 39 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 16 losses; Amir Ziyaeddin!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Al Jhit. #CL2#
Ziyaeddin clinches.
Al Jhit is working for takedown but Ziyaeddin is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Ziyaeddin jumps into guard, dragging Al Jhit to the mat.
#SUB2#
Ziyaeddin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ziyaeddin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Ziyaeddin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Al Jhit passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziyaeddin wants to control but Al Jhit is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Ziyaeddin controlling the position for now.#SUB2#
Ziyaeddin with the active half guard here but Al Jhit passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (3) vs (0) Ziyaeddin#SUB#
Ziyaeddin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Al Jhit's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Al Jhit! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Ziyaeddin has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bazar Al Jhit!
After winning the bout, Bazar Al Jhit thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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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 13 losses; Ricky Clubber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 29 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Toehold manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Clubber on his heels. He'll look to pass Clubber's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Clubber (0) vs (2) Toehold
Clubber looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Clubber is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Clubber wants to sweep here but Toehold controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Clubber controls Toehold momentarily but Toehold frees himself.
Toehold wants to pass the guard but Clubber is keeping the position.
Clubber pulls Toehold in close to prevent any damage.
Clubber 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.#T2#
Clubber looking to control.
Clubber working a defensive guard but Toehold manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (0) vs (5) Toehold
Toehold trying to control the position but Clubber is working away.
Clubber is looking for a sweep.
Clubber regains half guard there - taking advantage of Toehold's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T3#
Toehold performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Clubber wants to control but Toehold is keeping busy.
#T4#
Toehold is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Clubber looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Clubber has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Toehold is working away from the top position though.
Clubber has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
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 is taking a breather. Clubber 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.#T5#
Clubber is trying is best to control the position here.
Clubber trying to hold on to Toehold's head to control him but Toehold postures up.
Toehold not doing much here.
#T6#
Clubber keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Clubber wants to control but Toehold is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Toehold content to control rather than advance. #T7#
Clubber has a hand on Toehold's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Toehold takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (0) vs (8) Toehold
Clubber is looking to get to half guard.#T8#
Clubber holds on for dear life, controlling Toehold's posture momentarily.
Clubber is wriggling around trying to escape.
Toehold wants to control the pace but Clubber is squirming around nicely.
Toehold controlling from the full mount.
Toehold fails to move to back control. #T9#
Clubber tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Toehold can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Clubber is looking to escape.
Clubber is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T10#
Clubber is squirming around, avoiding Toehold's attempts to control the action.
Toehold avoids the attempt from Clubber to control.
Toehold controlling the pace for now.
Clubber is trying to escape the mount but Toehold keeps good control and instead manages to take Clubber's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Clubber (0) vs (11) Toehold#T11#
Toehold is not going to allow Clubber to sit and survive in this position.
Clubber trying to survive by controlling the hands.
What can Clubber do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Clubber tries to escape the position.
#T12#
Clubber controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.
I would not like to be Clubber right now.
Toehold is trying to stick to Clubber's back but Clubber is turning into Toehold. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Toehold's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Clubber. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (2) vs (11) Toehold
Toehold keeping moving, preventing Clubber from controlling successfully. #T13#
Toehold has control of Clubber's left arm, preventing Clubber from doing any damage.
Toehold being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T14#
Toehold keeping moving, preventing Clubber from controlling successfully.
Toehold tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clubber being controlled here momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold wins on points by 11 to 2.
After winning the bout, Tommy Toehold thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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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 35 wins and 12 losses; Abu Schaubi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 27 losses; Helio Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gracias shoots for a takedown but Schaubi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As Gracias tries to get set, Schaubi tries to push him back and clinch up but Gracias manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Schaubi moves into range and clinches up with Gracias.#TD#
Schaubi successfully pulls guard.
Schaubi trying to control the position.
Schaubi keeping full guard, as Gracias tries to pass.
Schaubi working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schaubi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gracias is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Schaubi is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
Schaubi trying to keep a closed guard but Gracias is proving a slippery customer.
Gracias stopping the sweep attempt from Schaubi.
Schaubi wants to hit a sweep here but Gracias passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Schaubi there! Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (0) vs (3) Gracias
Schaubi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T2#
Schaubi is trying to get back to full guard.
Schaubi is not content to let Gracias control the position.
Schaubi is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3#
Gracias is looking to stall here but Schaubi recovers full guard.
Schaubi is trying to control the position but Gracias postures up.
Gracias preventing the sweep.
Schaubi keeping moving, preventing Gracias from controlling successfully. #T4#
Gracias is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Schaubi is trying to control the position but Gracias postures up.
Gracias stopping the sweep attempt from Schaubi.
Gracias controlling from the top position.
Schaubi has his hands on Gracias's head, controlling the position. #T5#
Gracias controlling from the top position.
Let's hope that Gracias 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.
Schaubi pulls Gracias in to control the position. #T6#
Schaubi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracias is fighting to break Schaubi's control of his arms but Schaubi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Schaubi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracias trying to control the position from guard on top but Schaubi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracias postures up.
#T7#
Gracias controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Schaubi working a defensive guard here.
Gracias 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.
Schaubi looking for a sweep. Not yet Schaubi, not yet. #T8#
Gracias passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (0) vs (6) Gracias
Schaubi is trying to get back to half guard.
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: Schaubi (4) vs (6) Gracias
Gracias rolls, trying to escape but Schaubi keeps control of the position.
Gracias staying busy and making it hard for Schaubi to control.
Schaubi is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T9##SUB#
Gracias preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Schaubi.
Gracias trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
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 trying to control momentarily.
#SUB#
Schaubi looking for the RNC.
Schaubi is looking to control Gracias but Gracias is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T10#
Schaubi keeps control of the position as Gracias tries to break free.
Schaubi controls the action.
Schaubi keeps control of the position as Gracias tries to break free.
#SUB#
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. #T11#
Schaubi struggling to keep hold of the position.
Gracias is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Schaubi tries to get the hooks in deep but Gracias pushed the leg off. #T12#
Schaubi is trying to control but Gracias is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Schaubi content just to control the position here.
Schaubi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Schaubi trying to control but Gracias is having none of it. #T13#
Schaubi controlling the position easily from mount.
Gracias is squirming around, avoiding Schaubi's attempts to control the action. #T14#
Schaubi pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Schaubi tries to control but Gracias wriggling away.
Gracias is looking to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schaubi tries to take his opponent's back but Gracias turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schaubi (4) vs (8) Gracias
Schaubi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracias wins on points by 8 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Helio Gracias thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Abu Schaubi had this to say: 'Gawld dawg'. |
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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 64 wins and 46 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 95 wins and 54 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Fiso feints and as Diesel raises his hands in defense, Fiso changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiso (2) vs (0) Diesel
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Fiso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diesel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Fiso stands and throws Diesel's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (5) vs (0) Diesel
Fiso is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Diesel will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso trying to control the position but Diesel is working away. #T1#
Fiso takes a little break here. Diesel wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Fiso trying to control the position but Diesel is working away.
Fiso controls the position from side control.
Fiso has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Fiso (7) vs (0) Diesel#T2#
Fiso takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Fiso trying to control but Diesel is having none of it.
Fiso is looking to work his way around to Diesel's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Fiso controlling the position easily from mount.
Fiso trying to control but Diesel is having none of it.
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.#T3##SUB#
Fiso is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Diesel has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Diesel! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (7) vs (2) Diesel
Fiso looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diesel trying to control but Fiso is working from the bottom.
Fiso controls Diesel momentarily but Diesel frees himself.
Fiso pulls Diesel in close to his closed guard and prevents Diesel from doing any damage or advancing position.#T4#
Fiso looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Diesel puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Diesel stalling.
Diesel is thwarting Fiso's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fiso works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fiso is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Fiso lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (9) vs (2) Diesel#T5#
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Fiso sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Diesel trying to keep a closed guard but Fiso is proving a slippery customer.
Fiso looking to pass the guard.
Fiso wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving. #T6#
Fiso looking to sit in guard and control but Diesel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (9) vs (4) Diesel
Diesel stopping the sweep attempt from Fiso.
Fiso is trying to keep Diesel in close.
Diesel stopping the sweep attempt from Fiso.#T7#
Fiso managing to control the position.
Fiso not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fiso is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Fiso looking for a sweep. Not yet Fiso, not yet.
Fiso is trying to keep Diesel in close.
Fiso 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.
Fiso is trying to control the position but Diesel postures up. #T8#
Fiso wants to improve his position but instead Diesel has moved into half guard.
Fiso wants to get back to full guard.
Fiso is working hard here to advance position.
Fiso is trying to control but can't.
Fiso gets full guard.
Fiso looking for a sweep. Not yet Fiso, not yet.
Fiso is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fiso is adopting a defensive guard.#T9#
Diesel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Fiso looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fiso is trying to keep Diesel in close.
#T10#
Fiso is pulling down on Diesel's head. It's preventing any offense from Diesel, at least for the moment.
Fiso is trying to control the position but Diesel postures up.
Fiso tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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.
Fiso can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Diesel controls the pace.#T11#
Fiso wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Diesel stays in close to Fiso's body and controls the position.
Fiso not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Diesel stopping the sweep attempt from Fiso.
Fiso is trying to hold Diesel in close to prevent damage but Diesel has managed to pass into half guard.
Fiso wants to get back to full guard.
Fiso has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diesel is working away from the top position though.
Fiso trying to get back to full guard but Diesel takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (9) vs (7) Diesel#T12#
Fiso is working to get back to half guard.
Diesel controlling from the full mount.
Diesel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fiso is looking to escape.
Fiso is trying to escape the mount.
#T13#
Diesel tries to control but Fiso wriggling away.
Fiso is working to get back to half guard.
Fiso is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T14#
Fiso is wriggling around trying to escape.
Diesel takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Fiso working to try and regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiso wants to hold on but Diesel pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiso takes the fight on points by 9 to 7.
During a confident post fight interview, Malaki Fiso 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 86 wins and 39 losses; Donald Trump! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 123 wins and 65 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Trump is defended easily by Pavlov.#CL#
Trump has Pavlov up against the ropes in a clinch.
Trump changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pavlov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Trump gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Trump is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pavlov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donald Trump. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trump drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
Trump turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Trump (4) vs (0) Pavlov
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov is looking to regain half guard here but Trump keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Pavlov struggling a bit here.
Trump is looking to take a break and control but Pavlov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pavlov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Trump off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Trump (4) vs (4) Pavlov
Pavlov controlling from the back.
Trump turns into Pavlov and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (6) vs (4) Pavlov
Pavlov looking to control.
Trump will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Pavlov wants to control the position but Trump says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Pavlov wants to get back to full guard.
Pavlov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Trump stopping the sweep attempt from Pavlov.
Pavlov pulls Trump in close to prevent any damage.
Trump pushing down on Pavlov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Trump in particular looking to stall.
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.#T3##SUB#
Trump looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Pavlov tries to roll over but Trump keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Trump in particular looking to stall.
Pavlov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pavlov.
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.#T4#
Pavlov keeping full guard, as Trump tries to pass.
Pavlov is trying to control the position but Trump postures up.
Trump looking to pass the guard.
Pavlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trump is one step ahead there.
Pavlov keeps trying to improve his position.#T5#
Trump tries to free his leg and advance position but Pavlov is retaining full guard.
Trump 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 wants to sweep here but Trump controlling him for the moment.
Pavlov is trying to keep Trump in close.
Pavlov pulls Trump in close to his closed guard and prevents Trump from doing any damage or advancing position.
Trump trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Pavlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Trump trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Trump controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pavlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trump is one step ahead there.
Pavlov managing to control the position.
Pavlov is looking to sweep but instead, Trump has passed into half guard.
#T7#
Pavlov is trying to maintain the position but Trump is very close to passing his half guard.
Trump stalling.
Pavlov wants to control but Trump is keeping busy.
Trump wants to control but Pavlov is keeping him busy.
Pavlov controlling the position well. #T8#
Trump tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pavlov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Trump content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pavlov wants to get back to full guard.
Trump wants to control but Pavlov is keeping him busy. #T9#
Trump takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pavlov is controlling Trump's trapped leg to prevent Trump from advancing to side control.
Pavlov trying to control from the bottom.
Pavlov is looking to improve his position.
Trump keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pavlov tries to roll over but Trump keeps him under control.
Pavlov is looking to control Trump's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pavlov avoid being mounted?
Pavlov is controlling Trump's trapped leg to prevent Trump from advancing to side control.#T10#
Pavlov gets full guard.
Trump postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Trump is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pavlov is pulling down on Trump's head to control his posture.
Trump pushing down on Pavlov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pavlov wants to get back to full guard.
Pavlov trying to control from the bottom.
#T11#
Pavlov gets back to full guard.
Pavlov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Trump has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (9) vs (4) Pavlov
Pavlov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Trump wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pavlov can't do much from the bottom here.
Pavlov is trying to improve his position.#T12#
Pavlov can't do much from the bottom here.
Trump taking a breather here.
Trump working away.#SUB#
Trump thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Pavlov's face as Trump controls the position. #T13#
Pavlov is looking to regain half guard here but Trump keeps moving and retains side control.
Trump is looking to take a break and control but Pavlov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep.#T14#
Pavlov is trying to escape the position but Trump is controlling the position.
Pavlov wants to control but Trump postures up.
Pavlov is trying to improve his position.
Pavlov wants to control but Trump postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov is not content to let Trump control the position.
Pavlov is looking to regain half guard here but Trump keeps moving and retains side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trump takes the fight on points by 9 to 4.
Donald Trump retains his super heavyweight title!
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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