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Bots de Garra 94 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 43 losses; Bjj Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 9 losses; Isaac Vernon!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Vernon drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Steel (0) vs (4) Vernon#SUB2#
Vernon is trying to get an arm triangle but Steel is defending well.
Vernon is looking to take a break and control but Steel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steel struggling a bit here.
Vernon slows the pace down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel is looking to regain half guard here but Vernon keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Steel stops Vernon from passing to mount. #T1#
Steel is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Vernon trying to control the position but Steel is working away.
Steel is trying to get back to half guard.
Vernon tries to move to full mount but Steel actually manages to regain half guard.
Steel is looking for a sweep. Vernon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vernon passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Steel! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (0) vs (7) Vernon
Steel prevents Vernon from taking his back.
My spies in Rollins Fitness inform me that Vernon has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T2#
Steel has given up his back. Will we see Vernon going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Steel (0) vs (10) Vernon#SUB2#
Vernon looking to break Steel's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Steel remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Vernon will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Vernon is hanging on to Steel's back as he tries to escape.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Vernon's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Good control from Vernon.#SUB2#
Vernon is cranking Steel's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Steel! He's tightened the choke and Steel is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Isaac Vernon!
Our winner, Isaac Vernon, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 20 losses; Tres Sulvar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 25 losses; Abubakar Camara!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Sulvar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Camara sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Camara is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD#
Sulvar drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sulvar (2) vs (0) Camara
Sulvar wants to control from the top but Camara keeps moving.
Sulvar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Camara keeping moving, preventing Sulvar from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara pulls Sulvar in to control the position. #T1#
Camara 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.
Camara is trying to keep Sulvar in close.
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.
Sulvar's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Camara wants to sweep here but Sulvar controlling him for the moment.
Camara manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sulvar manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (2) vs (2) Camara#T2#
Sulvar wants to sweep here but Camara controlling him for the moment.
Sulvar trying to control the position.
Camara 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.
Camara stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sulvar swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Camara 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.
Camara advances to half guard.
Sulvar tries to get to full guard but Camara has control of the leg.
Camara performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
Camara is trying to control the action in half guard but Sulvar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Camara tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sulvar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T5#
Camara performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Camara's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sulvar wants to get back to full guard.#T6#
Camara controlling the action here.
Camara is trying to control. Sulvar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Camara tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sulvar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Camara is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sulvar! Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (2) vs (5) Camara#T7#
Camara tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Camara trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Camara controlling the pace for now.
Camara wants to take his opponent's back but Sulvar doesn't allow it. #T8#
Camara controlling the position easily from mount.
Sulvar wants to hold on but Camara pushes him away.
Camara controlling the pace for now. #T9#
Sulvar tries to hold on but Camara postures up.
Sulvar manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Camara trying to advance position but Sulvar counters by regaining guard.
Camara trying to control the position from guard on top but Sulvar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Camara tries to free his leg and advance position but Sulvar is retaining full guard.
Sulvar trying to control the position.
Camara slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T11#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Camara wants to pass the guard but Sulvar is keeping the position.
Sulvar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Camara controls the pace.
Camara wants to pass the guard but Sulvar is keeping the position.#T12#
Sulvar has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sulvar being controlled here, momentarily.
Camara wants to control from the top but Sulvar keeps moving. #T13#
Sulvar controls Camara momentarily but Camara frees himself.
Camara controlling from the top position.
It looks like Camara might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T14#
Camara trying to control the position from guard on top but Sulvar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Camara wins on points by 5 to 2.
An out of breath Abubakar Camara thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 52 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 31 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Toehold shoots in looking for a takedown but Archer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Toehold's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Toehold has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Toehold drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Archer (0) vs (4) Toehold
Toehold wants to lay and pray for a moment but Archer keeps working.
Archer is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toehold working away.#T1#
Archer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Toehold's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Toehold is controlling the pace.
Toehold is trying to control. Archer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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.
Archer controlling the position well. #T2#
Archer wants to get back to full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Toehold seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Archer is not content to let Toehold control the position.#T3#
Archer wants to control but Toehold is keeping busy.
Archer is trying to get back to full guard.
Toehold passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Archer! Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (0) vs (7) Toehold#T4#
Archer wants to hold on but Toehold pushes him away.
Toehold content just to control the position here.
Archer 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: Archer (2) vs (7) Toehold
Archer 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. #T5#
Toehold keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully.
Archer content to stall in guard here.
Toehold is pulling down on Archer's head to control his posture.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Archer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T6#
Archer tries to free his leg and advance position but Toehold is retaining full guard.
Archer wants to control from the top but Toehold keeps moving.
Archer wants to pass the guard but Toehold is keeping the position.
Archer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T7#
Toehold looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Toehold has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Archer has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (5) vs (7) Toehold
Archer controlling from side mount. #T8#
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
You can see the frustration on Toehold's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Toehold is looking for a sweep.#T9#
You can see the frustration on Toehold's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Archer is looking to take a break and control but Toehold is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Archer in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T10#
Toehold tries to improve position but can't. #T11#
Archer is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Archer trying to control the position but Toehold is working away.
Toehold is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Archer is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Archer (7) vs (7) Toehold#T12#
Archer avoids the attempt from Toehold to control.
Archer controlling his opponent.
Toehold regains half guard.
Archer seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are battling for position here. Toehold manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T13#
Archer 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.
Archer trying to control but Toehold is working from the bottom.
Archer stopping the sweep attempt from Toehold.#T14#
Archer wants to pass the guard but Toehold is keeping the position.
Toehold looking for a sweep. Not yet Toehold, not yet.
Toehold keeping full guard, as Archer tries to pass.
Toehold keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Archer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Archer is heads and Toehold is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Archer takes the fight on points by 8 to 7.
A very excited looking Able Archer made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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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 28 wins and 30 losses; Helio Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 25 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Kamenev moves into the clinch.
Gracias goes for a takedown attempt but Kamenev pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
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Kamenev instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Kamenev jumps guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gracias is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gracias trying to control but Kamenev is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracias wants to pass the guard but Kamenev is keeping the position.
Gracias is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Kamenev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracias is one step ahead there.
Gracias trying to move into half guard but instead Kamenev has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (0) vs (2) Kamenev
Kamenev preventing the sweep.
Gracias is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
Kamenev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kamenev trying to control but Gracias is working from the bottom. #T3#
Gracias looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracias, not yet.
Kamenev slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Let's hope that Kamenev has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
Gracias is pulling down on Kamenev's head. It's preventing any offense from Kamenev, at least for the moment.
Kamenev looking to pass the guard.
Kamenev wants to control from the top but Gracias keeps moving. #T5#
Gracias is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kamenev controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kamenev looking to sit in guard and control but Gracias gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (2) vs (2) Kamenev
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. #T6##SUB2#
Kamenev 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. #SUB2#
Kamenev working for a triangle but Gracias defends it easily.
Gracias showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T7#
Kamenev is trying to control the position but Gracias postures up. #SUB2#
Kamenev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gracias content to stall in guard here. #T8##SUB2#
Kamenev looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gracias has picked Kamenev up and slammed him! Kamenev can't keep hold of the triangle and Gracias manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (5) vs (2) Kamenev
Gracias has control of an arm but Kamenev manages to advance to Gracias's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracias (5) vs (6) Kamenev
Gracias turns into Kamenev and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (7) vs (6) Kamenev#SUB2#
Kamenev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracias is aware though and is defending well.
Kamenev keeping moving, preventing Gracias from controlling successfully. #T9#
Gracias is stalling in the full guard.
Kamenev keeping moving, preventing Gracias from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kamenev 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. #T10#
Gracias controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Kamenev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracias is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T11#
Kamenev keeping moving, preventing Gracias from controlling successfully.
Gracias content to stall in guard here. #T12#
Gracias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kamenev keeping moving, preventing Gracias from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kamenev looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gracias passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (10) vs (6) Kamenev#T13#
Gracias moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Kamenev is not content to let Gracias control the position.
Kamenev looking for a sweep but Gracias has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracias (12) vs (6) Kamenev#T14#
Gracias avoids the attempt from Kamenev to control.
Gracias looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kamenev wants to hold on but Gracias pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracias takes the fight on points by 12 to 6.
Our winner, Helio Gracias, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 24 losses; Jari Laitila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 16 losses; Rio Rolla!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Laitila enables Rolla to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Laitila manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laitila (0) vs (2) Rolla
Laitila keeping full guard, as Rolla tries to pass.
Rolla forces his way into half guard.
Laitila controlling the position well.
Rolla trying to pass the guard but Laitila defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolla is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Laitila reverses the position - he's now on top in Rolla's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (2) vs (2) Rolla#SUB2#
Rolla working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Laitila doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Laitila manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Rolla wants to sweep here but Laitila 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.
Laitila stays in close to Rolla's body and controls the position.
Laitila won't allow Rolla to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Rolla has his foot on Laitila's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Laitila works his way back into a safe position though.
Laitila might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Laitila is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rolla looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Our spies down at at LĂ©Crucible inform us that Rolla has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T2##SUB2#
Rolla is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Laitila stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rolla swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rolla looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Laitila puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Rolla wants to sweep but Laitila has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (5) vs (2) Rolla
Rolla tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Laitila presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Laitila (7) vs (2) Rolla
Laitila looking to control but Rolla is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rolla is desperately trying to improve his position but Laitila has a good base and remains in mount.#T3#
Rolla slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Rolla works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rolla keeping moving, preventing Laitila from controlling successfully.
Rolla lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (7) vs (4) Rolla
Rolla looking to pass the guard.
Rolla trying to control the position from guard on top but Laitila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Rolla trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rolla works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rolla looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Rolla is looking for a kimura but Laitila is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rolla to get the leverage.
Rolla trying to pass the guard but Laitila defending well.
Laitila is looking for a sweep. Rolla is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Laitila won't allow Rolla to pass to mount. #T5#
Rolla trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Rolla is working for a kimura but Laitila is defending it quite comfortably.
Rolla tries to pass to full mount but Laitila defends it.
Rolla trying to control the action but Laitila is working from the bottom. #T6#
Rolla is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Laitila reverses the position - he's now on top in Rolla's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (9) vs (4) Rolla
Rolla is looking to sweep but instead, Laitila has passed into half guard.
Rolla wants to improve his position but Laitila is controlling well.
Rolla moves into full guard.
Laitila engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rolla lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (9) vs (6) Rolla#T7#
Rolla slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (9) vs (9) Rolla#SUB2#
Rolla tries for a kimura but Laitila is defending well.
Rolla tries to move to full mount but Laitila actually manages to regain half guard.
Rolla is pressing down on Laitila's thigh, looking to free his foot. Laitila is holding on for now.
Rolla is still trying to improve position.
Laitila keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T8##SUB2#
Rolla is working for a kimura but Laitila is defending it quite comfortably.
Rolla wants to pass to mount but Laitila is defending the position.
Laitila is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Jed's Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Laitila wants to improve his position but Rolla is controlling well.
Rolla is looking to advance position but Laitila won't allow it. #T9##SUB2#
Rolla is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Laitila sees it coming and defends easily.
Rolla is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Laitila! Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (9) vs (12) Rolla
Rolla wants to take Laitila's back but he can't do it this time.
Laitila is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Rolla is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Laitila has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Laitila! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (11) vs (12) Rolla
Rolla tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T10#
Laitila wants to control from the top but Rolla keeps moving.
Laitila passes Rolla's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Laitila seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rolla does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rolla is looking to improve his position.
Laitila is trying to control the action in half guard but Rolla is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rolla is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T11#
Rolla is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rolla tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Laitila has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (14) vs (12) Rolla
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rolla regains half guard.
Rolla gets full guard.#SUB2#
Rolla is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Laitila defends well.
Laitila stopping the sweep attempt from Rolla.#T12##SUB2#
Rolla is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Laitila defends well.
Laitila stopping the sweep attempt from Rolla.#SUB2#
Rolla is looking for a triangle but Laitila pushes his legs off easily.
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Rolla looking for a guillotine here but Laitila defends easily.
Laitila trying to control but Rolla is working from the bottom. #T13#
Laitila pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rolla is keeping the position for now.
Rolla wants to sweep but no luck.
Laitila trying to control the position from guard on top but Rolla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laitila won't allow Rolla to sweep him here.
Laitila showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rolla wants to sweep here but Laitila controlling him for the moment. #T14#
Rolla lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (14) vs (14) Rolla
Rolla trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Rolla gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Rolla wins on points by 15 to 14. |
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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 30 wins and 21 losses; Ikemba Okoye! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 2 losses; Giovanni De Rossi!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Okoye.
Okoye shoots for a double leg takedown but De Rossi sprawls well. He's pushed Okoye's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
De Rossi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Okoye's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Okoye (0) vs (2) De Rossi
De Rossi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
De Rossi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
De Rossi has gone for a leg lock! Okoye slips out almost immediately though and dives into De Rossi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Okoye (2) vs (2) De Rossi#SUB2#
De Rossi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Okoye gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
De Rossi keeping moving, preventing Okoye from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
De Rossi isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Okoye stacks De Rossi on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Okoye! Score +3 for passing guard: Okoye (5) vs (2) De Rossi
Okoye controls the position.#T1#
Okoye works to advance to full mount. De Rossi defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Okoye (7) vs (2) De Rossi
De Rossi is in all sorts of trouble here.
De Rossi 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: Okoye (7) vs (4) De Rossi#SUB#
Okoye looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
De Rossi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Okoye dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Okoye (9) vs (4) De Rossi#SUB2#
De Rossi is looking for a triangle here but Okoye uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Okoye (12) vs (4) De Rossi
Okoye wants to control but De Rossi is keeping him busy.
De Rossi sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
De Rossi actively working from the bottom here.#T2##SUB2#
De Rossi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Okoye content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Okoye is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Okoye is trying to control the action in half guard but De Rossi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
De Rossi actively working from the bottom here.
De Rossi regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
De Rossi is looking for a triangle but Okoye pushes his legs off easily.
Okoye trying to control but De Rossi is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
De Rossi throws his legs up looking for a submission but Okoye uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Okoye (15) vs (4) De Rossi#T3##SUB#
Okoye wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by De Rossi, who protects the arm well.
De Rossi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Okoye wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Rossi keeps working.
De Rossi is looking to reverse the position.
De Rossi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
De Rossi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Okoye pulls his head out easily.
De Rossi won't allow Okoye to pass to mount.
De Rossi is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Okoye is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. De Rossi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Okoye. #T4##SUB2#
De Rossi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Okoye is working for a kimura but De Rossi is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
De Rossi actively working from the bottom here.
Okoye is looking to take a break and control but De Rossi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
De Rossi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
De Rossi actively working from the bottom here.#T5#
De Rossi is in trouble now - Okoye has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Okoye (18) vs (4) De Rossi
De Rossi is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Okoye is working for a guillotine from mount but De Rossi frees his head quite easily.
De Rossi regains half guard.
Okoye wants to pass to mount but De Rossi is defending the position.
De Rossi is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
De Rossi actively working from the bottom here.#T6#
Okoye works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Okoye (21) vs (4) De Rossi
De Rossi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB#
Okoye with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
De Rossi is looking to improve his position but Okoye isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Okoye jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but De Rossi manages to avoid the submission attempt.
De Rossi tries to bench press Okoye off him but Okoye keeps the position. #T7#
De Rossi is still trying to improve position.
Okoye wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Rossi keeps working. #SUB#
Okoye tries for a kimura but De Rossi is defending well.
De Rossi is looking to regain half guard here but Okoye keeps moving and retains side control.
De Rossi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Okoye's best efforts.
Okoye trying to pass the guard but De Rossi defending well. #SUB2#
De Rossi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Okoye pulls his head out easily.
Okoye seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but De Rossi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
De Rossi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T8##SUB2#
De Rossi actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
De Rossi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Okoye pulls his head out easily.
Okoye is keen to just control but De Rossi is a slippery customer.
Okoye trying to pass the guard but De Rossi defending well.
Okoye trying to control the action but De Rossi is working from the bottom.
De Rossi is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
De Rossi looking for submissions off his back.#T9##SUB2#
De Rossi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Okoye wants to pass the guard but De Rossi is defending well. #SUB#
Okoye is working for a submission of some sort.
Okoye passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Okoye (24) vs (4) De Rossi#SUB#
Okoye is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but De Rossi is surviving well by controlling Okoye's body position as best he can.
De Rossi working to try and regain half guard.
#T10#
De Rossi regains half guard.#SUB#
Okoye is trying to work for a kimura but De Rossi is defending well.
#SUB2#
De Rossi looking for submissions off his back.
Okoye wants to control but De Rossi is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
De Rossi actively working from the bottom here.
Okoye is trying to control the action in half guard but De Rossi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Okoye is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
De Rossi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T11##SUB2#
De Rossi actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
De Rossi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Okoye is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, De Rossi has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
De Rossi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Okoye wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Rossi keeps working. #SUB2#
De Rossi looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
De Rossi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T12##SUB2#
De Rossi looking for submissions off his back.
Okoye passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Okoye (27) vs (4) De Rossi#SUB#
Okoye looking for a guillotine from mount but De Rossi is having none of it.
Okoye trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Okoye is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because De Rossi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
De Rossi is trying desperately to improve position.#T13#
Okoye tries to control but De Rossi wriggling away.
Okoye prevents De Rossi from getting the reversal.
Okoye looking to control but De Rossi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
De Rossi is looking to get to half guard.
De Rossi keeps trying to improve his position.
Okoye tries to control but De Rossi wriggling away.
De Rossi can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Okoye is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, De Rossi has managed to escape the submission attempt.
De Rossi working to try and regain half guard.
#T14#
De Rossi regains half guard.
Okoye tries to pass to full mount but De Rossi defends it.
De Rossi gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
De Rossi is looking for a triangle but Okoye pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
De Rossi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Okoye doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Okoye manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
De Rossi looks winded!
Okoye showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Okoye thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Okoye takes the fight on points by 27 to 4.
Ikemba Okoye 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 97 wins and 56 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 14 losses; Ricky Clubber!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Clubber throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Diesel tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Clubber is in Diesel's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (0) vs (2) Clubber
Diesel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Clubber is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Diesel is working hard here to advance position.
Clubber engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Diesel looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T2#
Clubber slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Diesel is trying to keep Clubber in close.
Clubber preventing the sweep. #T3#
Clubber trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Diesel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diesel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Clubber is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
Clubber being controlled here momentarily.
Clubber trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diesel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Clubber trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5#
Diesel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Clubber wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
Clubber controls from within his opponent's guard.
Diesel has his hands on Clubber's head, controlling the position.
Clubber wants to pass the guard but Diesel is keeping the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T6#
Diesel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clubber is one step ahead there.
Clubber trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Clubber won't allow Diesel to sweep him here. #T7#
Clubber stays in close to Diesel's body and controls the position.
Clubber trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Diesel is controlling Clubber's posture.
Diesel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.#T8#
Diesel working a defensive guard but Clubber passes into half guard.
Clubber has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Jed's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Diesel trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (0) vs (5) Clubber
Clubber sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Diesel is squirming around, avoiding Clubber's attempts to control the action. #T9#
Diesel tries to lock up and control but Clubber gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Diesel is squirming around, avoiding Clubber's attempts to control the action.
Clubber wants to take Diesel's back here but Diesel is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Clubber controlling from mount.
Clubber trying to control but Diesel is having none of it. #T10#
Diesel is looking to improve his position but Clubber isn't that keen on the idea.
Clubber controlling from mount.
Diesel is trying to escape the mount.
#T11#
Diesel prevents Clubber from taking his back.
Clubber controlling his opponent.
Diesel is looking to improve his position but Clubber isn't that keen on the idea.#T12#
Diesel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Diesel tries to control the position but Clubber now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Diesel (0) vs (8) Clubber
Diesel trying to control the action but Clubber just sinks the hooks in.
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.
Diesel just trying to survive but Clubber is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T13#
Diesel is keeping busy.
Clubber controlling from the back.#T14#
Diesel turns into Clubber and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (8) Clubber
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clubber keeping full guard, as Diesel tries to pass.
Clubber controls Diesel momentarily but Diesel frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber wins on points by 8 to 2.
A very excited looking Ricky Clubber made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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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 37 wins and 14 losses; Abu Schaubi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 125 wins and 68 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pavlov shoots for a double leg takedown but Schaubi sprawls well. He's pushed Pavlov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Pavlov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pavlov lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Schaubi (0) vs (2) Pavlov
Pavlov is stalling in the full guard.
Pavlov stopping the sweep attempt from Schaubi.
Schaubi keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Schaubi is trying to keep Pavlov in close.
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!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov looking to sit in guard and control but Schaubi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schaubi (2) vs (2) Pavlov
Pavlov working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Pavlov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Schaubi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schaubi (2) vs (4) Pavlov
Schaubi has control of Pavlov's left arm, preventing Pavlov from doing any damage.
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schaubi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Pavlov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Schaubi keeps moving. #T2#
Pavlov preventing the sweep.
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schaubi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Schaubi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Schaubi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Schaubi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov passes Schaubi's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T3#
Schaubi is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Pavlov 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.
Schaubi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Schaubi won't allow Pavlov to pass to mount.
Schaubi wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Pavlov is working for a kimura but Schaubi is defending it quite comfortably.
Pavlov stalling. #T4#
Schaubi wants to get back to full guard.
Schaubi trying to hold on to Pavlov's head to control him but Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pavlov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Schaubi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T5#
Schaubi is concentrating on defense, preventing Pavlov from advancing position.
Schaubi wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy.
Schaubi wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
#SUB#
Schaubi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pavlov is looking to stall here but Schaubi recovers full guard.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Schaubi keeps moving. #T6##SUB#
Schaubi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pavlov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Schaubi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pavlov trying to control but Schaubi is working from the bottom.
Schaubi controls Pavlov momentarily but Pavlov frees himself.
Schaubi keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Schaubi is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Schaubi has his foot on Pavlov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pavlov works his way back into a safe position though.#T7#
Schaubi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Schaubi has control of Pavlov's left arm, preventing Pavlov from doing any damage.
Pavlov trying to control but Schaubi is working from the bottom.
Pavlov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Pavlov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Schaubi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pavlov has managed to get both his arms back between Schaubi's legs - danger averted.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Schaubi keeps moving.
Pavlov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T8#
Schaubi has Pavlov pulled in close to control his posture.
Pavlov trying to control but Schaubi is working from the bottom.
Pavlov looking to sit in guard and control but Schaubi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schaubi (4) vs (4) Pavlov
Schaubi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pavlov looking to control but Schaubi passes into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pavlov is trying to maintain the position but Schaubi is very close to passing his half guard.
Pavlov is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Schaubi is staying active.
Pavlov won't allow Schaubi to pass to mount. #T9##SUB#
Schaubi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pavlov sees it coming and defends easily.
Schaubi wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is defending well.
Pavlov tries to get to full guard but Schaubi has control of the leg.
Schaubi is trying to control the action in half guard but Pavlov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pavlov won't allow Schaubi to pass to mount.
Schaubi sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T10#
Pavlov is not content to let Schaubi control the position.
Pavlov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pavlov keeps trying to improve his position.
Pavlov is trying to maintain the position but Schaubi is very close to passing his half guard.
Pavlov is looking to improve his position.
Schaubi is trying to control. Pavlov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T11#
Pavlov is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Schaubi is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Pavlov is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Abu Schaubi!
Abu Schaubi looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'G-g-g-g-gadOOSHED him through a glass door, b'. |
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