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Bots de Garra 112 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 44 losses; Vartan Esteves! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 30 losses; Patty O Reilly!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Esteves shoots in and bounces O Reilly off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Esteves (2) vs (0) O Reilly
Esteves really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
O Reilly is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Esteves controlling from the top position.
Esteves wants to pass the guard but O Reilly is keeping the position.#SUB2#
O Reilly is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Esteves is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Reilly trying to keep a closed guard but Esteves is proving a slippery customer.
Esteves not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
O Reilly is trying to keep Esteves in close.
O Reilly pulls Esteves in close to his closed guard and prevents Esteves from doing any damage or advancing position.
O Reilly 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.
O Reilly trying to control the position.
O Reilly seems keen to control Esteves's posture.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
Esteves preventing the sweep.
Esteves tries to free his leg and advance position but O Reilly is retaining full guard.
O Reilly wants to sweep here but Esteves controlling him for the moment.
Esteves wants to control from the top but O Reilly keeps moving.
O Reilly looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
O Reilly is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
O Reilly tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
O Reilly is trying to control the position from the bottom.
O Reilly looking for a sweep. Not yet O Reilly, not yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as O Reilly holds on and takes a little breather.
O Reilly is trying to control the position but Esteves postures up.
O Reilly controlling Esteves's posture.
O Reilly controls Esteves momentarily but Esteves frees himself. #T4#
Esteves preventing the sweep.
Esteves not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
O Reilly keeping moving, preventing Esteves from controlling successfully.
Esteves postures up.
O Reilly 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.
Esteves advances to half guard.
Esteves is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and O Reilly reverses the position - he's now on top in Esteves's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Esteves (2) vs (2) O Reilly#T5#
O Reilly won't allow Esteves to sweep him here.
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.
O Reilly is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
O Reilly trying to control the position from guard on top but Esteves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Esteves has control of O Reilly's left arm, preventing O Reilly from doing any damage.
Esteves keeping full guard, as O Reilly tries to pass. #T6#
O Reilly trying to control but Esteves is working from the bottom.
O Reilly passes Esteves's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Esteves is controlling O Reilly's trapped leg to prevent O Reilly from advancing to side control.
O Reilly tries to pass the half guard into mount. Esteves knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
O Reilly is thwarting Esteves's attempts to control the position.
O Reilly is keen to just control but Esteves is a slippery customer.
Esteves won't allow O Reilly to pass to mount. #T7#
Esteves wants to improve his position but O Reilly is controlling well.
O Reilly content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Let's hope that O Reilly 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.#SUB2#
O Reilly is trying to work for a kimura but Esteves is defending well.
O Reilly looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T8#
Esteves manages to get to full guard.
O Reilly engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Esteves pulls O Reilly in close to prevent any damage.
O Reilly is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Esteves is trying to keep O Reilly in close.
#T9#
O Reilly trying to control the position from guard on top but Esteves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Esteves keeping full guard, as O Reilly tries to pass.
O Reilly keeps trying to improve his position.
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!
O Reilly is stalling in the full guard.
Esteves wants to sweep here but O Reilly controlling him for the moment. #T10#
Esteves keeping moving, preventing O Reilly from controlling successfully.
Esteves trying to keep a closed guard but O Reilly is proving a slippery customer.
Esteves can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as O Reilly controls the pace.
Esteves looking to control.
O Reilly is pushing down on Esteves's leg trying to pass to half guard. Esteves is fighting to maintain full guard but O Reilly has managed to sneak the leg through.
O Reilly trying to control the pace.
Esteves tries to roll over but O Reilly keeps him under control.#T11#
O Reilly slows the pace down in half guard.
O Reilly is looking to take a break and control but Esteves is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Esteves is trying to maintain the position but O Reilly is very close to passing his half guard.
O Reilly works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Esteves (2) vs (5) O Reilly
O Reilly controlling the position easily from mount.
O Reilly's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T12#
O Reilly looking to control but Esteves is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
O Reilly controlling the position easily from mount.
O Reilly trying to control but Esteves is having none of it. #T13#
O Reilly with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
O Reilly trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T14#
O Reilly content just to control the position here.
Esteves wants to hold on but O Reilly pushes him away.
Esteves is in all sorts of trouble here.
Esteves is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
O Reilly fails to move to back control.
Esteves working to try and regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
O Reilly with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
And that's the end of the fight!
O Reilly wins on points by 5 to 2.
Patty O Reilly thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 93 wins and 47 losses; Donald Trump! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Reinaldo Gracie!
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?#TD#
Trump shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gracie is trying to defend but Trump finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trump (2) vs (0) Gracie
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.
Gracie wants to control but Trump is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Gracie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Trump is working away from the top position though.
We've been hearing good reports from Trump's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Trump slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump wants to pass the guard but Gracie is defending well. #T1#
Trump is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.
Gracie might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Trump haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Trump not doing much here.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Trump is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Trump takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gracie wants to control but Trump is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Trump sits in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Trump in particular looking to stall.
Trump seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gracie for as long as he can get away with.#T3##SUB#
Trump is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Trump is looking to advance position but Gracie won't allow it. #T4#
Trump seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Trump continues to stall.#SUB#
Trump 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. Trump eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gracie trying to hold on to Trump's head to control him but Trump postures up.
#T5#
Gracie controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Gracie tries to roll over but Trump keeps him under control.
Gracie is trying to control but Trump passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (5) vs (0) Gracie
Trump trying to control the position but Gracie is working away. #T6#
Gracie is trying to improve his position.#T7#
Gracie is not content to let Trump control the position.
Trump taking a breather here.
Gracie wants to control but Trump postures up.
Trump trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom. #T8#
Trump is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gracie is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gracie holding on.#T9#
Trump controlling the position from side mount.
Trump'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.#T10#
Trump trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.#T11#
Gracie is not content to let Trump control the position.
Gracie tries to buck Trump off but Trump is having none of it.
Gracie wants to control but Trump postures up.
Trump trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
Gracie tries to bench press Trump off him but Trump keeps the position.
Trump is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T12#
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Gracie is trying to control Trump's posture but Trump avoids it.
Gracie is not content to let Trump control the position. #T13#
Trump controls the position.
Trump trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie tries to buck Trump off but Trump is having none of it.
Trump trying to control the position but Gracie is working away. #T14#
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Trump wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Gracie seems a little lost for a moment, as Trump dominates the positioning.
Gracie is trying to control Trump's posture but Trump avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trump controls the position from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trump takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Donald Trump thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 27 losses; Amir Ziyaeddin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 40 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fiachna fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fiachna darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Ziyaeddin counters with a nice double leg into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ziyaeddin (2) vs (0) Fiachna
Ziyaeddin trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiachna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ziyaeddin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ziyaeddin is pushing down on Fiachna's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fiachna is fighting to maintain full guard but Ziyaeddin has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziyaeddin trying to control the pace.
Fiachna tries to roll over but Ziyaeddin keeps him under control.
We've been hearing good reports from Ziyaeddin'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.#T1#
Fiachna is holding on to half guard well.
Ziyaeddin wants to pass the guard but Fiachna is defending well.
Fiachna slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ziyaeddin stopping the sweep attempt from Fiachna.
Fiachna working a defensive guard here.
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.
Fiachna is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ziyaeddin (2) vs (2) Fiachna#T2#
Ziyaeddin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fiachna is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Ziyaeddin actively working from the bottom here.
Fiachna trying to pass the guard but Ziyaeddin defending well.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Fiachna working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB2#
Fiachna is working for an americana but Ziyaeddin has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Fiachna was thinking about the submission.
Fiachna pushing down on Ziyaeddin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3#
Fiachna seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ziyaeddin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ziyaeddin is trying to maintain the position but Fiachna is very close to passing his half guard.
Fiachna seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ziyaeddin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fiachna is stalling here. Ziyaeddin is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Fiachna seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ziyaeddin has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ziyaeddin (6) vs (2) Fiachna
Ziyaeddin tries to advance to mount but can't.
Fiachna tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Ziyaeddin laying and praying for a moment but Fiachna takes advantage and regains half guard.
Fiachna wants to control but Ziyaeddin is keeping busy.
Fiachna tries to get to full guard but Ziyaeddin has control of the leg.
Fiachna is trying to control but can't.
#T5#
Ziyaeddin stalling.
Fiachna is trying to get back to full guard.
Ziyaeddin is trying to control. Fiachna wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ziyaeddin is thwarting Fiachna's attempts to control the position.
Fiachna moves into full guard.
#T6#
Fiachna trying to keep a closed guard but Ziyaeddin is proving a slippery customer.
Fiachna wants to improve his position but instead Ziyaeddin has moved into half guard.
Fiachna is looking to improve his position.
Fiachna is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ziyaeddin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ziyaeddin's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ziyaeddin (6) vs (6) Fiachna#SUB2#
Fiachna is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Ziyaeddin is defending well though. Fiachna let's go of the attempt for now.#T7#
Fiachna 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.
Ziyaeddin can't escape the position.
Fiachna not allowing Ziyaeddin to control his hands. #SUB2#
Fiachna looking for the RNC.
Ziyaeddin is keeping busy.
Ziyaeddin tries to roll but Fiachna sticks to his back.
#T8##SUB2#
Fiachna has his arm under Ziyaeddin's chin here. Game over son! Fiachna squeezes tightly and Ziyaeddin is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Darragh Fiachna!
Darragh Fiachna thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 55 wins and 59 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 100 wins and 62 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Archer shoots in looking for a takedown. Diesel tries to sprawl out of it but Archer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Diesel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Archer darts in looking for a takedown but Diesel gets double underhooks and turns Archer into the ropes.
Archer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Diesel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Archer 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.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Able Archer. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Diesel lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Archer (0) vs (2) Diesel
Archer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Archer wants to sweep here but Diesel controlling him for the moment.
Archer looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel tries to free his leg and advance position but Archer is retaining full guard. #T1##SUB#
Archer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diesel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Diesel showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Diesel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Archer swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Archer keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully.
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.
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.
Diesel advances to half guard. #T3#
Archer is trying to maintain the position but Diesel is very close to passing his half guard.
Diesel slows the pace down in half guard.
Diesel is looking to advance position but Archer won't allow it.
Diesel seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
Archer trying to control from the bottom.
Diesel is trying to control. Archer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Diesel in particular looking to stall.#T5#
Archer gets full guard.
Archer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Diesel is stalling in the full guard.
Archer wants to sweep but no luck. #T6#
Archer keeping full guard, as Diesel tries to pass.
Archer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Archer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Diesel manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (2) vs (2) Diesel
Diesel trying to control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T7#
Diesel being controlled here, momentarily.
Diesel wants to control but Archer passes easily into half guard.
Diesel keeping hold of Archer's head, controlling as best he can.
Archer is taking a breather. Diesel says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T8#
The fighters are battling for position here. Diesel manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Diesel has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Archer preventing the sweep.
Archer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T9#
Archer tries to free his leg and advance position but Diesel is retaining full guard.
Diesel wants to sweep here but Archer controlling him for the moment.
Diesel controls Archer momentarily but Archer frees himself.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Diesel holds on and takes a little breather. #T10#
Diesel trying to keep a closed guard but Archer is proving a slippery customer.
Archer's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Our spies down at at Convicted Fight Club inform us that Diesel has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Archer seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Diesel for as long as he can get away with.
Archer'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#
Diesel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Archer is one step ahead there.
Diesel is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T12#
Archer content to stall in guard here.
Diesel controlling Archer's posture.
Diesel is continuing to stall.#T13#
Diesel trying to keep a closed guard but Archer is proving a slippery customer.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Diesel holds on and takes a little breather.
Archer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Archer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diesel swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T14#
Diesel looking to control.
Archer stopping the sweep attempt from Diesel.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diesel seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Archer wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Archer gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Archer takes the fight on points by 3 to 2.
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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 23 losses; Caio Peieira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 19 losses; Ricky Clubber!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Peieira enables Clubber to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Peieira manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Peieira (0) vs (2) Clubber
Peieira working a defensive guard but Clubber passes into half guard.
Clubber content to control rather than advance.
Peieira tries to roll over but Clubber keeps him under control.
Peieira trying to hold on to Clubber's head to control him but Clubber postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Clubber in particular looking to stall.#T1#
Peieira wants to improve his position but Clubber is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Peieira is trying to get back to full guard.
Peieira is looking to control Clubber's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Peieira avoid being mounted?#T2#
Clubber with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Peieira wants to control but Clubber is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Peieira is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Clubber in particular looking to stall.
Peieira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Clubber in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Peieira trying to control but Clubber postures up.
Clubber wants to pass to mount but Peieira is defending the position.
Clubber passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Peieira! Score +3 for passing guard: Peieira (0) vs (5) Clubber
Peieira is desperately trying to improve his position but Clubber has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Clubber sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Peieira tries to lock up and control but Clubber gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Peieira tries to control Clubber's body but Clubber pushes him off. Peieira squirms to his side and now Clubber has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Peieira (0) vs (8) Clubber
Clubber controlling from the back.
Peieira trying to control the position but Clubber manages to sink in the hooks. #T5#
Clubber is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB2#
Clubber has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Peieira has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Our spies down at at Jed's Gym inform us that Clubber has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Peieira can't escape the position.
Clubber keeps control of the position easily here as Peieira tries to buck him off.
Peieira trying to control the hands but Clubber won't let him. #T6#
Peieira is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Clubber.
Peieira trying to control the action but Clubber just sinks the hooks in. #T7#
Clubber 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.
Peieira trying to control the hands but Clubber won't let him.
Good control from Clubber.
Clubber has the hooks in. Peieira is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Peieira rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T8#
Clubber is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Peieira wants to improve his position but Clubber is controlling well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Clubber controlling the action here.
Peieira might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Peieira is looking to improve his position.
#T9#
Clubber wants to lay and pray for a moment but Peieira keeps working.
Peieira is looking to control Clubber's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Peieira avoid being mounted?
Peieira tries to get to full guard but Clubber has control of the leg.
Clubber controlling the action here.
Peieira is trying to control but Clubber manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Peieira (0) vs (11) Clubber#T10#
Clubber avoids the attempt from Peieira to control.
Peieira is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Clubber wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Clubber takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Peieira tries to lock up and control but Clubber gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T11#
Clubber looking to control and managing it successfully.
Peieira working to try and regain half guard.
Peieira is working hard here to advance position.
Clubber is trying to take his opponent's back.
Clubber tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T12#
Peieira is controlling an arm, preventing Clubber from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Clubber avoids the attempt from Peieira to control.
Clubber controlling the position easily from mount.
Peieira tries to lock up and control but Clubber gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T13#
Clubber controlling his opponent.
Clubber's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Clubber avoids the attempt from Peieira to control.
Clubber controlling from the full mount. #T14#
Peieira tries to lock up and control but Clubber gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Peieira prevents Clubber from taking his back.
Peieira tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Clubber tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Let's hope that Clubber has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber wins on points by 11 to 0.
Ricky Clubber 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 48 wins and 19 losses; Abu Schaubi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 26 losses; Richard Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Anderson takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Schaubi jumps into guard, dragging Anderson to the mat.
Schaubi looking for a sweep. Not yet Schaubi, not yet.
Schaubi controls Anderson momentarily but Anderson frees himself.
Anderson won't allow Schaubi to sweep him here.
Schaubi is trying to keep Anderson in close.
Anderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Schaubi is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schaubi trying to control the position here.
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.
Anderson sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Schaubi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Schaubi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Anderson controls the pace.
Schaubi has his hands on Anderson's head, controlling the position.
Schaubi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Schaubi pulls Anderson in close to prevent any damage.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Schaubi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schaubi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Schaubi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3#
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schaubi is keeping the position for now.
Anderson stopping the sweep attempt from Schaubi.#T4#
Anderson is pushing down on Schaubi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Schaubi is fighting to maintain full guard but Anderson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Schaubi is trying is best to control the position here.
Schaubi gets back to full guard.
Schaubi trying to control the position.
Schaubi pulls Anderson in close to prevent any damage.
Anderson 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.#T5#
Schaubi is trying to get back to full guard.
Anderson moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (0) vs (3) Anderson
Anderson trying to control the position but Schaubi is working away.
Schaubi stops Anderson from passing to mount. #T6#
Anderson gets to mount! Schaubi was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Schaubi (0) vs (5) Anderson
Anderson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Anderson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Schaubi is working to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Schaubi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Schaubi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anderson is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Anderson slows the pace down in half guard.
Schaubi is looking to improve his position.
#T8#
Schaubi trying to hold on to Anderson's head to control him but Anderson postures up.
Anderson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Anderson 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. #T9#
Schaubi wants to get back to full guard.
Schaubi is looking to control Anderson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Schaubi avoid being mounted?
Anderson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Schaubi is concentrating on defense, preventing Anderson from advancing position.
Anderson wants to take a breather but Schaubi is having none of it.
Anderson wants to free his trapped foot but Schaubi is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T10#
Schaubi keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Schaubi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Anderson is controlling the pace.
#T11#
Schaubi wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Schaubi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Anderson tries to pass to full mount but Schaubi defends it.
Anderson trying to control the pace. #T12#
Schaubi is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Schaubi looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Anderson pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (0) vs (8) Anderson
Anderson tries to control but Schaubi wriggling away. #T13#
Anderson prevents Schaubi from getting the reversal.
Anderson avoids the attempt from Schaubi to control.
Anderson controlling the pace for now. #T14#
Schaubi tries to hold on but Anderson pushes him away.
Schaubi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Anderson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Anderson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
It looks like Anderson 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schaubi wants to hold on but Anderson pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson wins on points by 8 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Richard Anderson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Abu Schaubi had this to say: 'Gawld dawg'. |
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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 52 wins and 38 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 30 losses; Jari Laitila!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Toehold tries to sprawl but Laitila drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Toehold (0) vs (2) Laitila
Laitila is trying to control. Toehold wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Laitila wants to free his trapped foot but Toehold is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Toehold gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laitila trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laitila is stalling in the full guard.
Laitila wants to control from the top but Toehold keeps moving. #T1#
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.
Laitila trying to control but Toehold is working from the bottom.
Toehold looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Laitila wants to control from the top but Toehold keeps moving. #T2#
Laitila trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laitila trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Toehold manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (2) vs (2) Laitila
Laitila trying to keep a closed guard but Toehold is proving a slippery customer.
Our spies down at at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute inform us that Laitila has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Toehold sitting in guard, not really doing much.
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 preventing the sweep. #T3#
Toehold sitting in guard here, content to control.
Toehold postures up.
Laitila wants to sweep here but Toehold controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Toehold pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laitila is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Laitila has his foot on Toehold's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Toehold works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
Laitila looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Toehold won't allow Laitila to sweep him here.
Laitila is adopting a defensive guard.#T5#
Toehold looking to pass the guard.
Laitila wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Toehold is now in half guard.
Laitila is trying to maintain the position but Toehold is very close to passing his half guard.
Laitila is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Toehold's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Toehold's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Toehold (2) vs (6) Laitila#T6#
Laitila 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.
#SUB2#
Toehold is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
A lull in the action here.
#T7#
Laitila has the hooks in. Toehold is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Toehold staying busy and making it hard for Laitila to control.
Laitila 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.
Toehold wants to control his opponent's hands but Laitila gets his hands free.
I really don't envy Toehold right now.
Toehold holding on to Laitila's left wrist, preventing the choke. #T8#
Laitila biding his time, controlling Toehold.
Toehold might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Toehold is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Laitila gets his way!
Laitila tries to get the hooks in deep but Toehold pushed the leg off. #T9#
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.
Toehold is in bad spot here.
Will Laitila go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Toehold breaks Laitila's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (4) vs (6) Laitila
Laitila pulls Toehold in close to prevent any damage. #T10##SUB2#
Laitila is looking for a triangle but Toehold pushes his legs off easily.
Laitila looking to control.
Laitila wants to sweep here but Toehold controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Laitila keeps trying to improve his position.#T11#
Toehold looking to pass the guard.
Laitila not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Laitila manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Toehold manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (4) vs (8) Laitila
Laitila stands and throws Toehold's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (4) vs (11) Laitila
Laitila is looking to take a break and control but Toehold is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T12#
Toehold wants to control but Laitila postures up.#SUB2#
Laitila wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Toehold, who protects the arm well.
Toehold can't do much from the bottom here.
Toehold manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (6) vs (11) Laitila#T13#
Toehold prevents Laitila from improving his position.
Toehold keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Laitila is looking for a sweep. Toehold is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Laitila is staying active underneath Toehold, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Toehold is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Toehold prevents Laitila from improving his position.#T14#
Laitila tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Toehold has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (9) vs (11) Laitila
Laitila is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that's the end of the 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 18 losses; Enamorado Bandito! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 14 losses; Isaac Vernon!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bandito displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vernon.
Isaac Vernon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vernon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bandito pinned against the ropes. Bandito gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bandito tries to counter with a takedown but Vernon is quick to defend against it.
Vernon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bandito as he avoids it easily.
Bandito attempts a counter takedown but Vernon avoids it well and moves away.
Enamorado Bandito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isaac Vernon.#TD2#
Vernon manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bandito on his heels. He'll look to pass Bandito's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bandito (0) vs (2) Vernon
Bandito trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandito keeping full guard, as Vernon tries to pass.
We've been hearing good reports from Bandito'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.
Bandito pulls Vernon in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1##SUB#
Bandito has his feet on Vernon's thighs here. He's pushed Vernon off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Vernon screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Enamorado Bandito!
A relieved looking Enamorado Bandito 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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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 34 losses; Helio Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 25 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gracias stuffs the takedown attempt from Sulvar. Sulvar gets slowly back to his feet.
Sulvar shoots in looking for a takedown. Gracias tries to sprawl out of it but Sulvar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Gracias manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Gracias closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sulvar quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracias (2) vs (0) Sulvar
Gracias trying to mount his opponent but Sulvar defends it.
Sulvar is refusing to be controlled, as Gracias sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sulvar trying to hold on to Gracias's head to control him but Gracias postures up.
#T1#
Gracias wants to pass the guard but Sulvar is defending well.
Sulvar is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracias is taking a breather. Sulvar says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
Sulvar is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracias's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracias's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracias (2) vs (4) Sulvar
Gracias rolls, trying to escape but Sulvar keeps control of the position.
I would not like to be Gracias right now.
Gracias tries to break free.
#T3#
Sulvar biding his time, looking for the opening.
Gracias tries to escape the position.
Sulvar really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Gracias.
It looks like Sulvar 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.#T4#
Sulvar is not going to allow Gracias to sit and survive in this position.
I would not like to be Gracias right now.
Gracias prevents Sulvar from getting a body triangle.#T5#
Sulvar is trying to stick to Gracias's back but Gracias is turning into Sulvar. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sulvar's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gracias. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (4) vs (4) Sulvar
Sulvar trying to control the position.
Sulvar has his hands on Gracias's head, controlling the position.
Gracias is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T6#
Sulvar is controlling Gracias's posture.
Sulvar is trying to control the position but Gracias postures up. #T7#
Gracias controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sulvar controlling Gracias's posture.
Sulvar looking for a sweep. Not yet Sulvar, not yet. #T8#
Sulvar is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sulvar pulls Gracias in to control the position.
Gracias is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gracias stopping the sweep attempt from Sulvar.#T9#
Gracias wants to pass the guard but Sulvar is keeping the position.
Gracias is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gracias trying to control the position from guard on top but Sulvar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Gracias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sulvar is keeping the position for now.
Sulvar pulls Gracias in to control the position.
Sulvar is trying to keep Gracias in close.
Gracias controlling from the top position. #T11#
Sulvar pulls Gracias in close to prevent any damage.
Gracias looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sulvar tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T12#
Sulvar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sulvar managing to control the position.
Gracias trying to control the position from guard on top but Sulvar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Gracias slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sulvar is trying to control the position but Gracias postures up.
Gracias wants to control from the top but Sulvar keeps moving.
Gracias is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
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.#T14#
Sulvar keeping moving, preventing Gracias from controlling successfully.
Sulvar looking for a sweep. Not yet Sulvar, not yet.
Gracias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sulvar is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracias trying to control the position from guard on top but Sulvar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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! Gracias is heads and Sulvar is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Gracias takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
Helio Gracias retains his super heavyweight title!
Helio Gracias thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 76 wins and 56 losses; Conald Petersen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 66 wins and 39 losses; Bo Nickal!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Petersen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Petersen (2) vs (0) Nickal
Petersen is trying to control the action in half guard but Nickal is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
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 perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Petersen trying to work for an americana but Nickal has managed to regain full guard.
Petersen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (5) vs (0) Nickal
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen tries to advance to mount but Nickal denies him.
Petersen trying to control the action but Nickal is working from the bottom. #T1#
Petersen is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Petersen wants to control but Nickal is keeping him busy.
Petersen controls the position from side control.#T2#
Nickal sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Nickal is trying to control but can't.
Petersen is trying to control the action in half guard but Nickal is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nickal wants to control but Petersen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Petersen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Petersen wants to pass to mount but Nickal is defending the position.
Nickal has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Petersen is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Petersen prevents Nickal from improving his position.
Petersen wants to pass to mount but Nickal is defending the position.
Petersen works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (8) vs (0) Nickal
Nickal is wriggling around trying to escape.
Petersen controlling the pace for now.
Nickal has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Petersen (11) vs (0) Nickal#T4#
Petersen biding his time, looking for the opening.
Nickal tries to escape but Petersen has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Will Petersen go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Nickal tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Petersen is trying to take his opponent's back.
Petersen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Petersen controlling the position easily from mount. #T5#
Nickal tries to hold on but Petersen pushes him away.
Petersen trying to control but Nickal is having none of it.
Petersen moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Petersen (14) vs (0) Nickal
Petersen controlling well, preventing Nickal from escaping the position.
Petersen has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Nickal's body.
#SUB#
Nickal is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Petersen gets his way!
#T6#
Nickal looking very determined here, making life difficult for Petersen.
Petersen controls the position.
Petersen trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T7#
Nickal trying to control the position but Petersen manages to sink in the hooks.
Petersen looking to hold on to the position here but Nickal rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Nickal wants to sweep here but Petersen controlling him for the moment.
Petersen pushing down on Nickal's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Petersen passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Nickal! Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (17) vs (0) Nickal
Nickal has given up his back. Will we see Petersen going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Petersen (20) vs (0) Nickal
A lull in the action here.
#T8#
Petersen is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
We've been informed that Nickal has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Petersen struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T9#
Nickal trying to control the hands but Petersen won't let him.
Nickal tries to escape the position.
Petersen struggling to keep hold of the position.
Nickal is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T10##SUB#
Petersen is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Nickal defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Petersen is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Good control from Petersen.
Nickal staying busy and making it hard for Petersen to control. #T11#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Petersen controlling the positon.
Nickal tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Petersen controlling his opponent.
Petersen is looking to work his way around to Nickal's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Petersen looking to control but Nickal is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nickal tries to hold on but Petersen postures up.#T12#
Petersen tries to control but Nickal wriggling away.
Petersen is really struggling to control Nickal but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Petersen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Petersen avoids the attempt from Nickal to control.#T13#
Petersen controlling the pace for now.
Petersen trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T14#
Petersen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Petersen trying to control but Nickal is having none of it.
Nickal is looking to get to half guard.
Nickal is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nickal is looking to escape.
Petersen looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petersen takes the fight on points by 20 to 0.
Conald Petersen 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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