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Bots de Garra 105 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 London, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 29 losses; Jari Laitila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 24 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Laitila feints and as Sulvar raises his hands in defense, Laitila changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laitila (2) vs (0) Sulvar
Laitila trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laitila sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sulvar looking for a sweep. Not yet Sulvar, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sulvar keeping moving, preventing Laitila from controlling successfully.
Laitila tries to free his leg and advance position but Sulvar is retaining full guard. #T1#
Laitila is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Laitila slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sulvar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Laitila preventing the sweep.
Sulvar keeping moving, preventing Laitila from controlling successfully.
Sulvar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sulvar is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Laitila controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Laitila trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sulvar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Laitila looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sulvar trying to control the position.
#T4#
Sulvar pulls Laitila in close to prevent any damage.
Sulvar wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Laitila is now in half guard.
Laitila is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T5#
Sulvar is looking to control Laitila's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sulvar avoid being mounted?
Laitila wants to free his trapped foot but Sulvar is holding on for dear life with his legs.
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.
Sulvar holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T6#
Laitila perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sulvar is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Laitila works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (5) vs (0) Sulvar#T7#
Laitila is looking to work his way around to Sulvar's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Sulvar tries to control the position but Laitila now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Laitila (8) vs (0) Sulvar
Laitila wants to control but Sulvar is keeping busy.
Laitila has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Sulvar's body.
#T8#
Sulvar can't escape the position.
Laitila is trying to stick to Sulvar's back but Sulvar is turning into Laitila. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Laitila's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sulvar. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (8) vs (2) Sulvar
Laitila has Sulvar pulled in close to control his posture. #T9#
Sulvar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Laitila looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sulvar stopping the sweep attempt from Laitila.
Laitila keeping moving, preventing Sulvar from controlling successfully. #T10#
Laitila working a defensive guard here.
Sulvar sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Laitila not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T11#
Laitila looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sulvar is one step ahead there.
Laitila lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (10) vs (2) Sulvar#T12#
Sulvar 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.
Sulvar pulls Laitila in close to prevent any damage.
Sulvar looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T13#
Sulvar working a defensive guard here.
Laitila pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sulvar is keeping the position for now.
Laitila trying to control the position from guard on top but Sulvar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sulvar holds on and takes a little breather.
Sulvar trying to keep a closed guard but Laitila is proving a slippery customer.
Sulvar pulls Laitila in close to his closed guard and prevents Laitila from doing any damage or advancing position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sulvar is looking to sweep but instead, Laitila has passed into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laitila takes the fight on points by 10 to 2. |
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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 125 wins and 74 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 56 losses; Able Archer!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pavlov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Archer tries to avoid it but Pavlov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Archer to the ground. Archer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Archer gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (0) Archer
Archer wants to control the position but Pavlov says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Pavlov is looking to take a break and control but Archer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Archer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pavlov is working away from the top position though.
Pavlov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Pavlov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Pavlov 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.#SUB#
Pavlov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Pavlov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Archer wants to get back to full guard.
Pavlov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
Pavlov is stalling here. Archer is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Pavlov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Archer has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pavlov (2) vs (4) Archer
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 get back to half guard. He's pushing on Archer's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Archer tries to pass to full mount but Pavlov defends it. #SUB2#
Archer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pavlov defends it well.
Pavlov wants to control but Archer is keeping busy.
#T3#
Pavlov is doing well to control the position and prevent Archer from advancing to side control.
Archer wants to take a breather but Pavlov is having none of it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Pavlov trying to get back to full guard but Archer takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (2) vs (7) Archer
Pavlov tries to lock up and control but Archer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pavlov can't escape the position.
Pavlov tries to lock up and control but Archer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Archer looking to control but Pavlov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pavlov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pavlov tries to hold on but Archer postures up.
Pavlov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Archer trying to control but Pavlov is having none of it.
Pavlov is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T5#
Pavlov wants to control but Archer is having none of it.
Pavlov has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (2) vs (10) Archer
Will Archer go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Archer keeps control of the position as Pavlov tries to break free.
Pavlov turns into Archer and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (4) vs (10) Archer
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving.
Archer looking to control.
#T6#
Archer keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Pavlov is really struggling to control Archer but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov controls from within his opponent's guard. #T7#
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Archer wants to sweep here but Pavlov controlling him for the moment.
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Archer is keeping the position for now.
Pavlov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Archer trying to control the position.
#T8#
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Archer has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Archer is keeping the position for now.
Pavlov trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Archer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Archer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T9#
Pavlov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving.
Pavlov stands and throws Archer's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (7) vs (10) Archer
Pavlov trying to control the action but Archer is working from the bottom.
Pavlov tries to advance to mount but Archer denies him. #T10#
Archer is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
Pavlov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Archer! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (9) vs (10) Archer
Pavlov seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Archer is holding on tight.
Archer is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pavlov forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (12) vs (10) Archer
Archer is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Pavlov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T11#
Pavlov avoiding Archer 's attempts to control his hands.
Pavlov biding his time, controlling Archer.
Further stalling from Pavlov.
Archer rolls, trying to escape but Pavlov keeps control of the position.
Archer staying busy and making it hard for Pavlov to control. #T12#
Pavlov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Archer.
Archer is keeping busy.
Archer is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Pavlov has good solid back control here. #SUB#
Pavlov looking for the choke from the back. #T13#
Pavlov has the hooks in. Archer is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Pavlov controls the position.
Archer just trying to survive but Pavlov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Pavlov struggling to keep hold of the position.
Pavlov not allowing Archer to control his hands.
I would not like to be Archer right now.
#T14#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Pavlov.
Archer manages to reverse the position and now he's in Pavlov's guard. Nice work there by Archer.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (12) vs (12) Archer
Archer preventing the sweep.
Pavlov is controlling Archer's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Archer postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Pavlov gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 13 to 12.
Matvey Pavlov made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying '200 grappling matches. Two-hundred. Wow. Thank you to all my fans over the years. Multiple titles & accomplishments. To much wear & tear has worn me down. Just remember if Sambo was easy they'd call it Jiu-Jitsu.'. |
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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 49 wins and 41 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 27 losses; Patty O Reilly!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
O Reilly tries to clinch up.#TD2#
O Reilly gets a double leg takedown into Al Jhit's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Jhit (0) vs (2) O Reilly
Al Jhit has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
O Reilly trying to control but Al Jhit is working from the bottom.
Al Jhit lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (2) O Reilly
O Reilly not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Al Jhit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. O Reilly is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Jhit is working hard here to advance position.
O Reilly is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Al Jhit is looking to pass into half guard but O Reilly pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now O Reilly is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (4) O Reilly
O Reilly stands and throws Al Jhit's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (7) O Reilly
O Reilly just content to control the position.
Al Jhit prevents O Reilly from improving position.
Al Jhit is trying to improve his position.
Al Jhit gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Al Jhit gets full guard.#T2#
O Reilly preventing the sweep.
Al Jhit keeping full guard, as O Reilly tries to pass.
O Reilly 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 wants to pass the guard but Al Jhit is keeping the position.
O Reilly controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
O Reilly wants to pass the guard but Al Jhit is keeping the position.#T3#
O Reilly is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
O Reilly got a little sloppy there for a moment and Al Jhit has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, O Reilly has managed to get both his arms back between Al Jhit's legs - danger averted.
O Reilly controlling from the top position.
O Reilly forces his way into half guard.
O Reilly works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (10) O Reilly#T4#
O Reilly fails to take his opponent's back.
O Reilly forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Al Jhit (2) vs (13) O Reilly
O Reilly has good solid back control here. #SUB2#
O Reilly working for a choke but Al Jhit is defending well. #SUB2#
O Reilly is persistently looking for the submission but Al Jhit is defending it well.
#T5#
O Reilly really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Al Jhit.
O Reilly is hanging on to Al Jhit's back as he tries to escape.
Al Jhit is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - O Reilly's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T6#
Al Jhit is in bad spot here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
My spies in Silverback MMA inform me that O Reilly has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
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.#T7#
Al Jhit tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Al Jhit manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Al Jhit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
O Reilly wants to pass to mount but Al Jhit is defending the position.
O Reilly stalling.
O Reilly is trying to control. Al Jhit wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Al Jhit is defending against the submission attempts here by O Reilly.
#T8#
O Reilly with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
O Reilly is trying to control. Al Jhit wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Still in half guard, O Reilly seems content to control.
O Reilly is just content to waste time from the top position. Al Jhit takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
O Reilly looking to sit in guard and control but Al Jhit gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (4) vs (13) O Reilly
O Reilly lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (4) vs (15) O Reilly#T9##SUB#
Al Jhit working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. O Reilly doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. O Reilly manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
O Reilly controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Al Jhit is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
O Reilly trying to control but Al Jhit is working from the bottom. #T10#
O Reilly is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
O Reilly trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Jhit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O Reilly looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Al Jhit throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
O Reilly forces his way into half guard.#T11#
O Reilly wants to take a breather but Al Jhit is having none of it.
O Reilly with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
O Reilly wants to free his trapped foot but Al Jhit is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Al Jhit is refusing to be controlled, as O Reilly sits in half guard.
O Reilly wants to pass to mount but Al Jhit is defending the position.
O Reilly trying to control from Al Jhit's half guard. Al Jhit has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T12#
O Reilly controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
O Reilly trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Jhit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Al Jhit has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but O Reilly can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Al Jhit can't keep his opponent in guard - O Reilly advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T13#
O Reilly trying to control the action but Al Jhit is working from the bottom.
O Reilly takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
O Reilly's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Al Jhit is not content to let O Reilly control the position.
O Reilly stalling away here and it's allowed Al Jhit to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
O Reilly passes Al Jhit's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
O Reilly slows the pace down in half guard.
O Reilly trying to control the action but Al Jhit is working from the bottom. #T14#
Al Jhit won't allow O Reilly to pass to mount.
O Reilly wants to take a breather but Al Jhit is having none of it.
O Reilly might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Al Jhit haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
O Reilly looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
O Reilly perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that's the end of the fight!
O Reilly wins on points by 15 to 4.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Patty O Reilly 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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 36 losses; Darragh Fiachna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 9 losses; Anderson Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Fiachna decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiachna (2) vs (0) Gracie
Fiachna wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Fiachna is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Fiachna is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. Fiachna eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Fiachna is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gracie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fiachna.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1##SUB#
Fiachna is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Fiachna is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
Fiachna wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Fiachna is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Gracie reverses the position - he's now on top in Fiachna's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (2) vs (2) Gracie#T2#
Gracie engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fiachna has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Fiachna's legs - danger averted.
Fiachna wants to improve his position but instead Gracie has moved into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Fiachna looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fiachna is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Gracie controlling the action here.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Fiachna defends it.
Fiachna wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fiachna tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.#SUB#
Fiachna actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
Fiachna works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Fiachna is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Fiachna escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fiachna is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fiachna is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Gracie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Fiachna looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Fiachna is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gracie looking to pass the guard. #T6##SUB#
Fiachna working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Fiachna had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.#SUB#
Fiachna throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Fiachna looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T7##SUB#
Fiachna working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiachna is retaining full guard.
Fiachna wants to sweep but no luck.
Fiachna working a defensive guard but Gracie manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (2) vs (5) Gracie
Fiachna tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gracie in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T8#
A control attempt from Fiachna but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Fiachna (2) vs (7) Gracie
Fiachna slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Fiachna has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fiachna manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fiachna looking for a sweep. Not yet Fiachna, not yet.
Fiachna wants to hit a sweep here but Gracie passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Fiachna there! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (2) vs (10) Gracie
Gracie avoids the attempt from Fiachna to control.#T9#
Fiachna tries to control Gracie's body but Gracie pushes him off. Fiachna squirms to his side and now Gracie has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Fiachna (2) vs (13) Gracie
Gracie really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Fiachna.
You can see the frustration on Fiachna's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Gracie controlling from the back.
Gracie avoiding Fiachna 's attempts to control his hands. #T10#
Fiachna is in bad spot here.
Fiachna looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Gracie has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Fiachna's body.
Gracie keeps control of the position as Fiachna tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Fiachna defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Fiachna just trying to survive but Gracie is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T11#
Gracie keeps control of the position easily here as Fiachna tries to buck him off.
Fiachna trying to control the position but Gracie manages to sink in the hooks.
What can Fiachna do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB2#
Gracie working for the choke.
Gracie avoiding Fiachna 's attempts to control his hands. #T12#
Gracie keeps control of the position as Fiachna tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Gracie has got one arm under Fiachna's chin. This could be trouble... Fiachna trying to control the other hand but Gracie gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Fiachna has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Anderson Gracie!
Our winner, Anderson Gracie, 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 61 wins and 37 losses; Bo Nickal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 28 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nickal doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Kamenev counters by clinching up. #TD#
Nickal is trying to trip Kamenev. He has hold of a leg but Kamenev is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Nickal persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nickal (2) vs (0) Kamenev#SUB2#
Kamenev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kamenev keeping moving, preventing Nickal from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kamenev looking for a guillotine here but Nickal defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Nickal's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
Nickal trying to control but Kamenev is working from the bottom.
Kamenev is trying to control the position but Nickal postures up.
Nickal's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nickal wants to pass the guard but Kamenev is keeping the position.
Kamenev keeping moving, preventing Nickal from controlling successfully. #T3#
Nickal is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Kamenev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Kamenev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nickal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
Nickal advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (5) vs (0) Kamenev
Nickal is staying tight to Kamenev's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kamenev gets back to half guard.#T5#
Nickal is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nickal passes into side control, despite Kamenev's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (8) vs (0) Kamenev
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kamenev is trying to control Nickal's posture but Nickal avoids it.
Kamenev is trying to escape the position but Nickal is controlling the position. #T6#
Nickal wants to control but Kamenev is keeping him busy.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T7#
Kamenev tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Nickal easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Nickal (10) vs (0) Kamenev
Nickal moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Nickal (13) vs (0) Kamenev#SUB#
Nickal is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kamenev knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kamenev for a finish.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Nickal controlling the positon.#T8#
Kamenev can't escape the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kamenev is keeping busy.
#T9##SUB#
Nickal has got his arm under Kamenev's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Kamenev has spun round into Nickal's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (13) vs (2) Kamenev
Nickal pulls Kamenev in to control the position.
Kamenev advances to half guard.
Kamenev is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nickal trying to control here.
Nickal looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T10#
Nickal is trying is best to control the position here.
Nickal wants to control but Kamenev is keeping busy.
Kamenev is looking to take a break and control but Nickal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kamenev wants to free his trapped foot but Nickal is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T11#
Kamenev is looking to stall here but Nickal recovers full guard.
Nickal being controlled here, momentarily. #T12#
Nickal looking for a sweep. Not yet Nickal, not yet.
Kamenev wants to control from the top but Nickal keeps moving.
Nickal is trying to keep Kamenev in close.
#T13#
Nickal lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (15) vs (2) Kamenev
Nickal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nickal wants to control from the top but Kamenev keeps moving.
Nickal controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nickal looking to sit in guard and control but Kamenev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (15) vs (4) Kamenev#T14#
Nickal being controlled here, momentarily.
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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nickal is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nickal takes the fight on points by 15 to 4.
A relieved looking Bo Nickal thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 16 losses; Ricky Clubber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 36 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Toehold shoots in for a takedown but Clubber shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Clubber displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Toehold.
Clubber is looking to counter the offense by Toehold and move into the clinch.#TD#
Clubber closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Clubber (4) vs (0) Toehold
Clubber is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Toehold's shoulder. That is not cool.
Clubber seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Toehold for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clubber has control of an arm but Toehold manages to advance to Clubber's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Clubber (4) vs (4) Toehold
Clubber staying busy and making it hard for Toehold to control. #T1#
Toehold not allowing Clubber to control his hands.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Toehold controlling the positon.
Toehold keeps control of the position as Clubber tries to break free.
Toehold 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.
#T2#
Clubber staying busy and making it hard for Toehold to control.
Clubber trying to control but not successfully.
Toehold is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Toehold's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Clubber just trying to survive but Toehold is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Clubber has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T3#
Clubber tries to roll but Toehold sticks to his back.
Toehold gets his hands free as Clubber looks to control.
You can see the frustration on Clubber's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Toehold keeps control of the position easily here as Clubber tries to buck him off.
Toehold gets his hands free as Clubber looks to control. #T4#
Toehold trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Clubber doesn't escape.
Clubber tries to break free.
Toehold gets his hands free as Clubber looks to control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Toehold trying to control.
Clubber tries to escape but Toehold has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T5#
Clubber trying to control the position but Toehold manages to sink in the hooks.
Clubber prevents Toehold from getting a body triangle.
Toehold has good solid back control here.
Let's hope that Toehold has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T6#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Toehold.
Toehold is hanging on to Clubber's back as he tries to escape.
Clubber is working hard here to advance position.
Clubber trying to control the position but Toehold manages to sink in the hooks.
Clubber is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T7#
Clubber trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Toehold controlling from the back.
Toehold is controlling the position but Clubber somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Clubber is controlling Toehold's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T8#
Clubber is trying to get back to full guard.
Clubber tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Toehold has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (4) vs (7) Toehold
Toehold trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T9#
Clubber is just holding on here. Toehold manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Clubber (4) vs (10) Toehold
Clubber looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Toehold is riding his opponent, not letting Clubber buck him off. #T10#
Toehold not allowing Clubber to control his hands.
Clubber tries to roll but Toehold sticks to his back.
Toehold has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Clubber's body.
Clubber surviving as best he can, preventing damage. #T11#
Toehold is hanging on to Clubber's back as he tries to escape.
Toehold struggling to keep hold of the position.
You can see the frustration on Clubber's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Toehold controlling from the back.
Clubber trying to control the hands but Toehold won't let him. #T12#
Clubber trying to survive by controlling the hands.
Toehold controls the position.
Clubber is in bad spot here.
#T13#
Clubber manages to reverse the position and now he's in Toehold's guard. Nice work there by Clubber.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (6) vs (10) Toehold
Toehold looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clubber is one step ahead there. #T14#
Toehold wants to control the position but Clubber says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Clubber tries to pass to full mount but Toehold defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toehold is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold wins on points by 10 to 6.
Tommy Toehold seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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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 43 wins and 17 losses; Abu Schaubi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 92 wins and 43 losses; Donald Trump!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Trump looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Trump shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Schaubi pinned against the ropes. Schaubi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Trump misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Schaubi is looking to counter the offense by Trump and move into the clinch.
Abu Schaubi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donald Trump.
Trump misses with a takedown attempt - Schaubi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Trump looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Trump with that takedown attempt.
As Trump tries to get set, Schaubi tries to push him back and clinch up but Trump manages to avoid the attempt.
Trump throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Schaubi's waist but Schaubi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Trump off to one side.
Schaubi is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Trump.#TD2#
Schaubi gets caught flat footed, as Trump shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Schaubi (0) vs (2) Trump
Schaubi keeping full guard, as Trump tries to pass.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Schaubi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Trump preventing the sweep.
Schaubi keeping full guard, as Trump tries to pass.
Schaubi keeping moving, preventing Trump from controlling successfully.
Schaubi trying to keep a closed guard but Trump is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Schaubi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Trump stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schaubi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Schaubi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Schaubi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Schaubi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Trump is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Trump wants to pass the guard but Schaubi is keeping the position.#T3#
Schaubi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Schaubi wants to sweep but no luck.
Trump controlling from the top position.
Schaubi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Schaubi tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Schaubi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Schaubi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schaubi (2) vs (2) Trump
Schaubi trying to control but Trump is working from the bottom.
Trump wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T5#
Schaubi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trump is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Schaubi trying to control but Trump is working from the bottom.
Schaubi passes into half guard.
Schaubi trying to mount his opponent but Trump defends it. #T6#
Schaubi controlling the pace.
Schaubi's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Trump is trying to control but can't.
#T7#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Schaubi in particular looking to stall.
Trump is refusing to be controlled, as Schaubi sits in half guard.
Schaubi trying to control from Trump's half guard. Trump has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Trump is pulling down on Schaubi's head to control his posture.
Schaubi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trump is keeping the position for now. #T8#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Trump holds on and takes a little breather.
Schaubi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Trump's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Trump looking to control.
#T9#
Trump is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Schaubi slips nicely into half guard.
Schaubi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Trump felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Trump is not content to let Schaubi control the position.
Trump holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T10#
Trump wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Schaubi seems to be working for a kimura but Trump defends the submission attempt.
Schaubi content to control rather than advance.
Schaubi continues to stall.#T11#
Trump is looking for a sweep. Schaubi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Schaubi trying to control the pace.
Trump is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T12#
Trump is looking to control Schaubi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Trump avoid being mounted?
Trump is refusing to be controlled, as Schaubi sits in half guard.
Trump wants to control but Schaubi is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T13#
Schaubi has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (5) vs (2) Trump
Schaubi controlling the pace for now.
Schaubi wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Trump tries to lock up and control but Schaubi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T14#
Schaubi controlling from mount.
Schaubi wants to control but instead Trump manages to regain half guard. #SUB#
Schaubi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Trump is just riding it out for now. Schaubi eventually gives up the hold.
Trump is staying active underneath Schaubi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schaubi takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
Abu Schaubi made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'G-g-g-g-gadOOSHED him through a glass door, b'. |
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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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 21 losses; Amir Ziyaeddin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 72 wins and 53 losses; Conald Petersen!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Ziyaeddin takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Ziyaeddin pulls guard.
Petersen is stalling in the full guard.
It looks like Petersen 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.
Petersen trying to control but Ziyaeddin is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Ziyaeddin looking to control.
Petersen wants to pass the guard but Ziyaeddin is keeping the position.
Petersen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Petersen trying to control but Ziyaeddin is working from the bottom.
Ziyaeddin working a defensive guard here.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Ziyaeddin 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 controlling from the top position. #T2#
Petersen trying to control but Ziyaeddin is working from the bottom.
Petersen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Ziyaeddin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Petersen tries to free his leg and advance position but Ziyaeddin is retaining full guard.
Petersen trying to control but Ziyaeddin is working from the bottom. #T3#
Petersen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Petersen trying to control but Ziyaeddin 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.
Petersen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Petersen is continuing to stall.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Ziyaeddin keeps moving. #T4#
Petersen looking to pass the guard.
Petersen trying to control but Ziyaeddin is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ziyaeddin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Petersen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Petersen postures up.
Ziyaeddin keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully. #T5#
Petersen wants to pass the guard but Ziyaeddin is keeping the position.
Petersen trying to control but Ziyaeddin is working from the bottom.
Petersen slips nicely into half guard.
Petersen prevents Ziyaeddin from improving his position.
Ziyaeddin is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Italian Job, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Petersen wants to control but Ziyaeddin is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Ziyaeddin is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Petersen is tapping! Great win for Ziyaeddin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Amir Ziyaeddin!
Amir Ziyaeddin bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Conald Petersen had this to say: 'Ta Ta there retard'. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 100 wins and 58 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 32 losses; Helio Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Gracias shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gracias showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (0) vs (2) Gracias
Diesel wants to control but Gracias is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracias is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gracias looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel keeping control of the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Gracias controlling the action here.
Diesel wants to get back to full guard.
Diesel manages to get to full guard.
Gracias is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Gracias trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracias controlling from the top position.
Diesel wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
Diesel continues to stall.#SUB2#
Gracias drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Diesel manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gracias has Diesel in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (2) Gracias
Gracias wants to sweep here but Diesel controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Diesel showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gracias is trying to control the position but Diesel postures up.
Diesel tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracias is retaining full guard.
Gracias trying to control the position.
Diesel 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#
Diesel wants to pass the guard but Gracias is keeping the position.
Gracias wants to control but Diesel passes easily into half guard.
Gracias is looking for a sweep. Diesel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diesel controlling the action here.#T6#
Gracias is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Diesel wants to control but Gracias is keeping him busy.
Diesel with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Diesel trying to mount his opponent but Gracias defends it.
Diesel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracias does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T7#
Diesel is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T8#
Diesel wants to pass the guard but Gracias is defending well.
Gracias slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gracias is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diesel tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracias is retaining full guard. #T9#
Diesel is working hard here to advance position.
Diesel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Diesel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diesel sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T10#
Gracias is pulling down on Diesel's head to control his posture.
Diesel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Diesel wants to control from the top but Gracias keeps moving.
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.
Diesel is really struggling to control Gracias but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Diesel seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T11#
Diesel advances to half guard.
Diesel sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gracias tries to roll over but Diesel keeps him under control.#T12#
Diesel seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Diesel has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Diesel is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracias is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gracias wants to improve his position but Diesel is controlling well.
#T13#
Gracias is staying active underneath Diesel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gracias is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T14#
Diesel is stalling here. Gracias is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Diesel seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gracias has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Diesel (2) vs (6) Gracias
Gracias is looking to take a break and control but Diesel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diesel regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diesel trying to control but Gracias postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracias wins on points by 6 to 2.
Helio Gracias is the new super heavyweight champion!
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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