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Bots de Garra 116 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 25 losses; Caio Peieira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Katelynn Arby!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Arby feints and as Peieira raises his hands in defense, Arby changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Peieira (0) vs (2) Arby
Peieira is trying to keep Arby in close.
Arby trying to control the position from guard on top but Peieira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Peieira throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Arby escapes and throws Peieira's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Peieira (0) vs (5) Arby
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in 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.#T1#
Peieira is looking for a sweep.
Peieira is being controlled 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.
Peieira is looking for a sweep.
Arby is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Peieira will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T2#
Arby working away.
Arby is looking to take a break and control but Peieira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Peieira is trying to control Arby's posture but Arby avoids it.
Peieira manages to get back to half guard.
Arby with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Peieira tries to get to full guard but Arby has control of the leg. #T3#
Arby not doing much here.
Peieira is staying active underneath Arby, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Still in half guard, Arby seems content to control.
It looks like Arby 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.#SUB#
Peieira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Peieira tries to get to full guard but Arby has control of the leg.
Arby is keen to just control but Peieira is a slippery customer.
Arby is just content to waste time from the top position. Peieira takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Arby trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Peieira manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Peieira (2) vs (5) Arby
Arby tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T5#
Arby seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Peieira trying to control the position from guard on top but Arby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peieira is looking to advance position but Arby has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Peieira (2) vs (9) Arby
Arby takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Peieira (2) vs (12) Arby
Arby not allowing Peieira to control his hands. #T6#
Arby 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.
I really don't envy Peieira right now.
Arby trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Peieira doesn't escape.
Arby's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T7#
Arby controlling well, preventing Peieira from escaping the position.
Peieira trying to control the position but Arby manages to sink in the hooks.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Peieira just trying to survive but Arby is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Arby is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Peieira can't escape the position.
#T8#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Arby controlling the positon.
Arby avoiding Peieira 's attempts to control his hands.
Arby wants to control but Peieira is keeping busy.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Arby controlling the positon.
Peieira wants to control his opponent's hands but Arby gets his hands free. #T9#
Arby keeps control of the position as Peieira tries to break free.
Peieira staying busy and making it hard for Arby to control.
Peieira trying to control the hands but Arby won't let him.
What can Peieira do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Peieira can't escape the position.
#T10#
Arby keeps control of the position easily here as Peieira tries to buck him off.
Arby controlling well, preventing Peieira from escaping the position.
Peieira is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Arby wants to control but Peieira is keeping busy.
Peieira rolls, trying to escape but Arby keeps control of the position.
Peieira looking very determined here, making life difficult for Arby.
Arby is trying to stick to Peieira's back but Peieira is turning into Arby. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Arby's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Peieira. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Peieira (4) vs (12) Arby#T11#
Peieira wants to control from the top but Arby keeps moving.
Arby is pulling down on Peieira's head. It's preventing any offense from Peieira, at least for the moment.
Peieira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arby controlling the position.
Peieira trying to control but Arby is working from the bottom.
Arby working a defensive guard here.
#T12#
Peieira wants to pass the guard but Arby is keeping the position.
Arby seems keen to control Peieira's posture.
Peieira has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Peieira wants to control from the top but Arby keeps moving.
Well,Peieira is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Arby is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T13#
Arby has his hands on Peieira's head, controlling the position.
Arby manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Peieira manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Peieira (4) vs (14) Arby#SUB#
Peieira is looking for a triangle but Arby pushes his legs off easily.
Arby is looking to pass into half guard but Peieira pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Peieira is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Peieira (6) vs (14) Arby
Arby looking for a sweep. Not yet Arby, not yet. #T14#
Peieira tries to free his leg and advance position but Arby is retaining full guard.
Peieira trying to control but Arby is working from the bottom.
Peieira is really struggling to control Arby but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Arby looking for a sweep. Not yet Arby, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Peieira wants to control from the top but Arby keeps moving.
Arby is trying to keep Peieira in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arby wins on points by 14 to 6.
Katelynn Arby 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 32 losses; Patty O Reilly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 46 losses; Vartan Esteves!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Esteves has a takedown stuffed.
O Reilly has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#TD2#
Esteves shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in O Reilly's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: O Reilly (0) vs (2) Esteves
O Reilly controls Esteves momentarily but Esteves frees himself.
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 pulling down on Esteves's head. It's preventing any offense from Esteves, at least for the moment.
O Reilly lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: O Reilly (2) vs (2) Esteves
Esteves has control of O Reilly's left arm, preventing O Reilly from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Reilly wants to control from the top but Esteves keeps moving.
O Reilly looking to pass the guard. #T1#
O Reilly showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
O Reilly looking to sit in guard and control but Esteves gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: O Reilly (2) vs (4) Esteves
Esteves sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Esteves won't allow O Reilly to sweep him here. #T2#
Esteves wants to control from the top but O Reilly keeps moving. #SUB#
O Reilly throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
O Reilly keeping moving, preventing Esteves from controlling successfully.
Esteves passes O Reilly's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Esteves is figuring out what he wants to do next.
O Reilly is looking to control Esteves's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can O Reilly avoid being mounted?#T3#
O Reilly manages to get to full guard.
O Reilly trying to control the position.
O Reilly looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
O Reilly working a defensive guard here.
O Reilly wants to control the position but Esteves says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T4#
O Reilly is looking to control Esteves's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can O Reilly avoid being mounted?
Esteves wants to take a breather but O Reilly is having none of it.
O Reilly keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
O Reilly trying to control here.
Esteves prevents O Reilly from improving his position.
O Reilly is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Esteves jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: O Reilly (2) vs (7) Esteves#T5#
Esteves is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt O Reilly will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Esteves is looking to take a break and control but O Reilly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
O Reilly wants to control but Esteves postures up.
O Reilly is not content to let Esteves control the position.
O Reilly manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: O Reilly (4) vs (7) Esteves#T6#
O Reilly is stalling here. Esteves is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! O Reilly seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Esteves has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: O Reilly (4) vs (11) Esteves
Esteves trying to control the action but O Reilly is working from the bottom.
O Reilly can't do much from the bottom here.
Esteves trying to control the position but O Reilly is working away.
O Reilly keeping his opponent close.#T7#
Esteves working away.
Esteves laying and praying for a moment but O Reilly takes advantage and regains half guard.
O Reilly tries to get to full guard but Esteves has control of the leg.
O Reilly is working hard here to advance position.#T8#
O Reilly gets full guard.
Esteves trying to control the position from guard on top but O Reilly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O Reilly looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
O Reilly trying to control the position.
Esteves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Esteves works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
O Reilly looking for submissions off his back.
Esteves is keen to just control but O Reilly is a slippery customer.#T9#
O Reilly is looking to improve his position.
Esteves passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for O Reilly! Score +3 for passing guard: O Reilly (4) vs (14) Esteves
Esteves fails to take his opponent's back.
O Reilly regains half guard.
O Reilly is looking for a sweep. Esteves is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T10#
O Reilly gets full guard.
Esteves trying to control but O Reilly is working from the bottom.
O Reilly is trying to control the position but Esteves postures up.
O Reilly pulls Esteves in close to his closed guard and prevents Esteves from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Esteves wants to pass the guard but O Reilly is keeping the position.
Esteves is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
O Reilly trying to control the position.
#T11#
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.
Esteves looking to pass the guard.
Esteves stands and throws O Reilly's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: O Reilly (4) vs (17) Esteves
O Reilly is trying to get back to half guard.#T12#
O Reilly is trying to control Esteves's posture but Esteves avoids it.
O Reilly tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Esteves wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
O Reilly is not content to let Esteves control the position.
O Reilly is looking for a sweep.
Esteves wants to lay and pray for a moment but O Reilly keeps working.
O Reilly tries to improve position but can't.
Esteves is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt O Reilly will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T13#
Esteves wants to lay and pray for a moment but O Reilly keeps working.
O Reilly can't do much from the bottom here.
O Reilly is not content to let Esteves control the position.
O Reilly is looking for a sweep.#T14#
Esteves working away.
O Reilly regains half guard.
Esteves sitting and controlling from the half guard.
O Reilly wants to get back to full guard but Esteves has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: O Reilly (4) vs (20) Esteves
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
O Reilly regains half guard.
O Reilly trying to hold on to Esteves's head to control him but Esteves postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Esteves wins on points by 20 to 4.
Vartan Esteves made sure to mention his sponsor, Silverback Sweatshop in his post fight interview. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 12 losses; Anderson Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 41 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Gracie closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Fiachna drags the fight down to the ground.
Fiachna keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fiachna can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gracie prevents Fiachna from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiachna is controlling Gracie's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T1#
Fiachna trying to control but Gracie postures up.
Gracie trying to control the pace.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fiachna does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fiachna is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Gracie trying to control the pace.
Fiachna wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
Gracie with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fiachna keeps working. #T3#
Gracie is pressing down on Fiachna's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fiachna is holding on for now.
Fiachna is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie stalling.
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#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fiachna defends it well.
Fiachna wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
#T4#
Fiachna is trying to control but can't.
Fiachna is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Gracie is staying active.
Fiachna is trying to control but Gracie manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (3) vs (0) Fiachna
Fiachna tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.#T5#
Gracie prevents Fiachna from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Gracie with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Fiachna wants to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Gracie manages to capitalize on a mistake by Fiachna to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (6) vs (0) Fiachna
Gracie keeps control of the position as Fiachna tries to break free.
#T6#
Gracie slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Gracie's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
You can see the frustration on Fiachna's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Fiachna looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
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.
#T7#
Fiachna tries to escape the position.
Fiachna is keeping busy.
Fiachna tries to escape the position.
Will Gracie go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T8#
Gracie avoiding Fiachna 's attempts to control his hands.
Gracie has the hooks in. Fiachna is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Fiachna breaks Gracie's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (6) vs (2) Fiachna
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Fiachna from controlling successfully.
Fiachna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fiachna stays in close to Gracie's body and controls the position. #T9#
Fiachna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fiachna trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Fiachna looking to pass the guard.
Fiachna wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie pulls Fiachna in close to his closed guard and prevents Fiachna from doing any damage or advancing position.#T10#
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fiachna manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (8) vs (2) Fiachna
Fiachna keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass. #SUB2#
Fiachna had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fiachna is trying to keep Gracie in close.
#T11#
Gracie pushing down on Fiachna's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gracie not doing much here.
Fiachna is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've been hearing that Gracie has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fiachna is keeping the position for now.
Fiachna seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T12#
Gracie wants to control from the top but Fiachna keeps moving.
Fiachna has Gracie pulled in close to control his posture.
Fiachna wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fiachna looking to control.
#T13#
Gracie controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fiachna is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fiachna swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fiachna is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up. #T14#
Gracie works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Fiachna is defending the position.
Fiachna desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Gracie takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
A very excited looking Anderson Gracie 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 16 losses; Isaac Vernon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 32 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Kamenev closes the distance and clinches.
Kamenev is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Vernon pulls guard effortlessly.
Kamenev slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Vernon trying to control the position here.
Vernon working a defensive guard here.
Vernon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon controls Kamenev momentarily but Kamenev frees himself.
Vernon has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kamenev has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (0) vs (3) Kamenev#T1#
Vernon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kamenev trying to control the position but Vernon is working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Vernon tries to buck Kamenev off but Kamenev is having none of it.
We've been hearing good reports from Vernon'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.#T2#
You can see the frustration on Vernon's face as Kamenev controls the position.
Kamenev trying to control the position but Vernon is working away.
Vernon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Vernon is working hard here to advance position.
Kamenev is looking to take a break and control but Vernon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Vernon is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Vernon is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kamenev's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Kamenev! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Vernon has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ivan Kamenev!
A very excited looking Ivan Kamenev 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 96 wins and 48 losses; Donald Trump! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 20 losses; Ricky Clubber!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Clubber gets a double leg takedown into Trump's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trump (0) vs (2) Clubber
Trump trying to keep a closed guard but Clubber is proving a slippery customer.
Trump lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (2) vs (2) Clubber
Trump advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (5) vs (2) Clubber
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clubber can't do much from the bottom here.
Clubber is letting Trump control him for a moment. #T1#
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.
You can see the frustration on Clubber's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Trump wants to take a breather but Clubber manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Trump. #T2#
Trump stopping the sweep attempt from Clubber.
Trump looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Trump wants to pass the guard but Clubber is keeping the position.
Trump trying to control but Clubber is working from the bottom. #T3#
Trump looking to pass the guard.
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?
Clubber is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Trump tries to free his leg and advance position but Clubber is retaining 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.
Clubber looking to control.
Trump might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Trump wants to control from the top but Clubber keeps moving. #T4#
Clubber controlling the position.
Trump trying to control but Clubber is working from the bottom.
Trump is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Clubber working a defensive guard here.
Trump wants to control from the top but Clubber keeps moving. #T5#
Trump is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Trump stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clubber swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Trump won't allow Clubber to sweep him here.
Trump is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Clubber is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T6#
Clubber 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: Trump (5) vs (4) Clubber
Clubber is keen to just control but Trump is a slippery customer.
Clubber not doing much here.
Clubber looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T7#
Trump tries to roll over but Clubber keeps him under control.
Clubber is thwarting Trump's attempts to control the position.
Clubber trying to control the action but Trump is working from the bottom.
Clubber sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Trump trying to control from the bottom.
#T8#
Clubber wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trump keeps working.
Clubber prevents Trump from improving his position.
Clubber wants to control but Trump is keeping him busy.
Trump is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Clubber's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Clubber's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Trump (9) vs (4) Clubber
Trump struggling to keep hold of 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.#T9#
Clubber trying to control the position but Trump manages to sink in the hooks.
Trump trying to control.
Clubber is in bad spot here.
Clubber turns into Trump and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (9) vs (6) Clubber
Clubber trying to control the position from guard on top but Trump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clubber advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (9) vs (9) Clubber#T10#
Clubber working away.
Clubber happy to just control the position for now.
A control attempt from Trump but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Trump (9) vs (11) Clubber#T11#
Trump is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Clubber is stalling here but it's allowed Trump to get half guard.
Trump has his hands clasped together around Clubber's back. He's all about the action.
Clubber is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T12##SUB#
Trump actively working from the bottom here.
Trump is looking to improve his position.
Trump is working hard here to advance position.
Clubber is looking to take a break and control but Trump is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T13#
Trump is controlling Clubber's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Trump wants to get back to full guard.
Trump gets full guard.
Clubber wants to pass the guard but Trump is keeping the position.
Trump looking for a sweep. Not yet Trump, not yet. #T14##SUB#
Trump working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Clubber doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Clubber manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Trump trying to keep a closed guard but Clubber is proving a slippery customer.
Clubber stays in close to Trump's body and controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Trump throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber wins on points by 11 to 9.
Our winner, Ricky Clubber, 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 25 wins and 32 losses; Jari Laitila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 19 losses; Alexander Mesquita!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Mesquita gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Laitila (0) vs (4) Mesquita
Laitila manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mesquita's best efforts.
Laitila wants to improve his position but Mesquita is controlling well.
Mesquita seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mesquita seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Laitila does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Laitila is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laitila wants to improve his position but Mesquita is controlling well.
Mesquita trying to pass the guard but Laitila defending well. #T1#
Mesquita trying to control from Laitila's half guard. Laitila has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Mesquita pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laitila is keeping the position for now.
Laitila keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully.
Laitila looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mesquita is one step ahead there.
Laitila trying to control the position here. #T2#
Mesquita is stalling in the full guard.
Laitila controlling the position.
Laitila lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (2) vs (4) Mesquita#T3#
Mesquita keeping moving, preventing Laitila from controlling successfully.
Laitila controlling from the top position.
Mesquita keeping moving, preventing Laitila from controlling successfully. #T4#
Mesquita is trying to keep Laitila in close.
Mesquita keeping moving, preventing Laitila from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Mesquita has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Laitila can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Laitila is looking to pass into half guard but Mesquita pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Mesquita is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (2) vs (6) Mesquita#T5#
Laitila can't keep his opponent in guard - Mesquita advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Laitila is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Mesquita is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Laitila doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mesquita.
Laitila tries to roll over but Mesquita keeps him under control.#T6##SUB2#
Mesquita is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Laitila has managed to free his arm - good work.
Laitila moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Laitila wants to sweep but no luck. #T7#
Laitila keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Mesquita is posturing up here but Laitila has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Mesquita tries to roll out but it's too tight and Mesquita has to tap! Slick submission there by Laitila!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jari Laitila! |
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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 54 wins and 40 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 27 losses; Richard Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Toehold tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Anderson defends well and Toehold ends up having to push Anderson into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Toehold tightens his grip and picks Anderson up, before dumping him to the ground. Anderson manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Toehold (2) vs (0) Anderson
Toehold being controlled here momentarily.
Toehold is stalling in the full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Toehold looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson is pulling down on Toehold's head. It's preventing any offense from Toehold, at least for the moment.#T1#
Toehold sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Toehold preventing the sweep. #T2#
Anderson trying to control the position.
Anderson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Toehold 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.
Toehold trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom. #T3#
Toehold is pushing down on Anderson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Anderson is fighting to maintain full guard but Toehold has managed to sneak the leg through.
Anderson wants to improve his position but Toehold is controlling well.
Anderson trying to control but Toehold postures up.
#T4#
Well, if Toehold is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Anderson is refusing to be controlled, as Toehold sits in half guard.
Anderson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Toehold is keen to just control but Anderson is a slippery customer.#T5#
Anderson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Toehold is working away from the top position though.
Anderson wants to improve his position but Toehold is controlling well.
Anderson is refusing to be controlled, as Toehold sits in half guard. #T6#
Anderson is looking to improve his position.
Toehold is pressing down on Anderson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Anderson is holding on for now.
Anderson wants to control but Toehold is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T7#
Toehold has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (5) vs (0) Anderson
Anderson tries to reverse the position but Toehold maintains control.
Anderson has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Toehold tries to take Anderson's back but instead Anderson uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Anderson is looking to improve his position.
Toehold tries to pass to full mount but Anderson defends it. #T8#
Toehold is looking to take a break and control but Anderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Toehold 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 trying to control from the bottom.
Anderson wants to control the action here but instead Toehold manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (8) vs (0) Anderson
Toehold avoids the attempt from Anderson to control.#T9#
Anderson is desperately trying to improve his position but Toehold has a good base and remains in mount.
Anderson wants to hold on but Toehold pushes him away.
Anderson can't escape the position.
Toehold tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Anderson tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T10#
Toehold takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Anderson is looking to get to half guard.
Anderson tries to hold on but Toehold postures up.#T11#
Anderson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Toehold tries to take Anderson's back but instead Anderson uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Toehold controlling the action here.#T12#
Anderson won't allow Toehold to pass to mount.
Toehold content to control rather than advance.
Anderson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Anderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Toehold is one step ahead there. #T13##SUB2#
Anderson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Toehold is aware though and is defending well.
Anderson working a defensive guard here.
Toehold trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom. #T14#
Toehold slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Anderson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
A very excited looking Tommy Toehold made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 36 losses; Helio Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 22 losses; Abu Schaubi!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracias misses with a takedown attempt - Schaubi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Schaubi wants to counter with a clinch but Gracias pushes him away.#TD#
Gracias looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracias (2) vs (0) Schaubi
Schaubi is looking for a sweep. Gracias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top 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.
Gracias moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (5) vs (0) Schaubi
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schaubi regains half guard.
Gracias wants to take a breather but Schaubi is having none of it. #T1#
Schaubi keeping hold of Gracias's head, controlling as best he can.
Gracias not doing much here.
Schaubi has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Schaubi regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
Schaubi is trying to keep Gracias in close.
Schaubi has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Gracias has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (8) vs (0) Schaubi
Schaubi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gracias controlling the position. #T3#
Gracias is looking to take a break and control but Schaubi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Schaubi is holding Gracias down, trying to stall.
Gracias slows the pace down. #T4#
Schaubi tries to buck Gracias off but Gracias is having none of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Schaubi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gracias's best efforts.
Schaubi trying to control but Gracias postures up.
Gracias controlling the pace.
Schaubi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Schaubi.#T5#
Schaubi is controlling Gracias's posture.
Gracias trying to control but Schaubi is working from the bottom.
Schaubi pulls Gracias in to control the position.
Schaubi trying to control the position.
#T6#
Schaubi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Schaubi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Schaubi wants to sweep but no luck.
Schaubi pulls Gracias in to control the position.
Gracias pushing down on Schaubi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T7#
Schaubi is trying to get back to full guard.
Schaubi is looking to control Gracias's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Schaubi avoid being mounted?
Gracias 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.
Schaubi trying to control from the bottom.
Schaubi works his way to full guard. Good work.#T8#
Schaubi controlling the position.
Gracias not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Schaubi trying to control the position.
Schaubi looking for a sweep. Not yet Schaubi, not yet.
Schaubi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Schaubi is looking to sweep but instead, Gracias has passed into half guard.
#T9#
Schaubi is trying to get back to full guard.
Schaubi is looking to control Gracias's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Schaubi avoid being mounted?
Schaubi is looking for a sweep. Gracias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Schaubi won't allow Gracias to pass to mount. #T10#
Schaubi 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 (8) vs (4) Schaubi
Schaubi not allowing Gracias to control his hands.
Gracias is in bad spot here.
Schaubi trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Schaubi biding his time, looking for the opening.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Schaubi's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T11#
I would not like to be Gracias right now.
Gracias tries to escape but Schaubi has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Gracias is working hard here to advance position.
Schaubi wants to control but Gracias is keeping busy.
What can Gracias do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T12#
Schaubi struggling to keep hold of the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
You can see the frustration on Gracias's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Schaubi controlling the positon.#T13#
Schaubi is looking to control Gracias but Gracias is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Schaubi looking to hold on to the position here but Gracias rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Gracias keeping moving, preventing Schaubi from controlling successfully. #T14#
Schaubi advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (8) vs (7) Schaubi
Schaubi working away.
Gracias seems a little lost for a moment, as Schaubi dominates the positioning.
Schaubi tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schaubi is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracias takes the fight on points by 8 to 7.
During a confident post fight interview, Helio Gracias thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Abu Schaubi was interviewed post fight and said 'Gawld dawg'. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 78 wins and 58 losses; Conald Petersen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 59 wins and 59 losses; Able Archer!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are 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) Archer
Petersen wants to pass the guard but Archer is defending well.
Still in half guard, Petersen seems content to control.
Petersen wants to take a breather but Archer is having none of it.
Petersen controlling the action here.
Petersen'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Archer for as long as he can get away with.
Petersen wants to pass the guard but Archer is defending well. #T1#
Petersen trying to control the action but Archer is working from the bottom.
Archer is looking to control Petersen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Archer avoid being mounted?
Petersen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Archer desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T2#
Petersen is pressing down on Archer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Archer is holding on for now. #SUB#
Petersen looking for a submission but Archer manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Petersen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Archer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Petersen is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Petersen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Archer is keeping the position for now.
Petersen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Petersen trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom.
Petersen looking to sit in guard and control but Archer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (2) vs (2) Archer#T4#
Petersen wants to sweep but no luck.
Petersen working a defensive guard here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Petersen holds on and takes a little breather.
Archer passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (2) vs (5) Archer
Archer controlling the position.
My spies in Jed's Gym inform me that Archer 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.
Petersen is not content to let Archer control the position. #T5#
Petersen keeping his opponent close.
Petersen is looking for a sweep.
Petersen is trying to control Archer's posture but Archer avoids it.
Petersen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T6#
Petersen is trying to maintain the position but Archer is very close to passing his half guard.
Petersen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Petersen is trying to control but Archer manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (2) vs (8) Archer
Petersen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Petersen wants to control but Archer is having none of it.
Archer controlling from mount.
Petersen is looking to get to half guard.#T7#
Petersen tries to lock up and control but Archer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Petersen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Archer moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Petersen has worked his arm free - good work by Petersen!
Petersen gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Petersen (2) vs (10) Archer
Petersen is working to get back to half guard.
Petersen tries to control Archer's body but Archer pushes him off. Petersen squirms to his side and now Archer has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Petersen (2) vs (13) Archer#T8#
Petersen staying busy and making it hard for Archer to control.
Petersen trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Petersen tries to escape but Archer has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Archer is trying to stick to Petersen's back but Petersen is turning into Archer. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Archer's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Petersen. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (4) vs (13) Archer
Archer keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
Petersen controlling from the top position. #T9#
Petersen continues to stall.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving.
Petersen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Archer is keeping the position for now.
Petersen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T10#
Archer has Petersen pulled in close to control his posture.
Archer is continuing to stall.
Petersen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Archer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Petersen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Archer keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully. #T11#
Petersen advances to half guard.
Petersen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Archer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Petersen is pressing down on Archer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Archer is holding on for now.
Archer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Petersen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Petersen is trying to control the action in half guard but Archer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T12#
Petersen is just content to waste time from the top position. Archer takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Petersen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Petersen pushing down on Archer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Petersen tries to pass to full mount but Archer defends it.
Petersen slows the pace down in half guard.
Petersen is trying to control the action in half guard but Archer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T13#
Archer is trying to maintain the position but Petersen is very close to passing his half guard.
Archer is refusing to be controlled, as Petersen sits in half guard.
Petersen wants to free his trapped foot but Archer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Archer is not content to let Petersen control the position.#T14#
Archer trying to hold on to Petersen's head to control him but Petersen postures up.
Petersen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Petersen is trying to control the action in half guard but Archer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Petersen content to control rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Archer is looking for a sweep. Petersen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Archer wins on points by 13 to 4.
A victorious Able Archer thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Conald Petersen stepped up to the mic, saying '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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 18 losses; Enamorado Bandito! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 27 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Bandito stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bandito wants it to stay on the feet.
Bandito half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sulvar or perhaps it was just good defense by Bandito, which made it look bad.
Bandito feinted with a counter takedown.
Sulvar has a takedown stuffed.
Bandito tries to counter with a takedown but Sulvar is quick to defend against it.
Enamorado Bandito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tres Sulvar.#TD2#
Sulvar closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sulvar lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bandito (0) vs (2) Sulvar
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandito has his hands on Sulvar's head, controlling 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.#T1#
Bandito is trying to hold Sulvar in close to prevent damage but Sulvar has managed to pass into half guard.
Bandito's coaches at Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Bandito wants to get back to full guard.
Bandito is refusing to be controlled, as Sulvar sits in half guard.
Sulvar prevents Bandito from improving his position.
My spies in Hammer House of Horror inform me that Sulvar has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T2#
Sulvar wants to control but Bandito is keeping him busy.
Bandito wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sulvar in particular looking to stall.
Bandito regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bandito can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sulvar controls the pace.
Bandito is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3#
Bandito 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.
Bandito is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sulvar 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.
Bandito managing to control the position. #T4#
Bandito looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sulvar is one step ahead there.
Bandito is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bandito has Sulvar pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T5#
Bandito 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.
Bandito managing to control the position.
Bandito not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bandito manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sulvar manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (2) vs (2) Sulvar#T6#
Bandito controlling from the top position.
Bandito pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sulvar is keeping the position for now.
Bandito 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 pulling down on Bandito's head to control his posture. #T7#
Bandito looking to sit in guard and control but Sulvar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (2) vs (4) Sulvar
Bandito controls Sulvar momentarily but Sulvar frees himself.
Bandito is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sulvar is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T8#
Bandito looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sulvar is one step ahead there.
Bandito managing to control the position.
Sulvar trying to control but Bandito is working from the bottom. #T9#
Bandito trying to control the position here.
Bandito continues to stall.
Sulvar stopping the sweep attempt from Bandito.
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.#T10#
Sulvar advances to half guard.
Bandito works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bandito trying to control the position.
Bandito has Sulvar pulled in close to control his posture.
Bandito is trying to keep Sulvar in close.
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Sulvar trying to control but Bandito is working from the bottom.
Sulvar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sulvar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bandito is controlling Sulvar's posture.
Bandito is trying to control the position but Sulvar postures up. #T12#
Sulvar won't allow Bandito to sweep him here.
Bandito trying to control the position here.
Sulvar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bandito is keeping the position for now.
Bandito looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sulvar is one step ahead there.
Sulvar wants to control from the top but Bandito keeps moving. #T13#
Bandito tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bandito is controlling Sulvar's posture.#T14#
Bandito is looking to sweep but instead, Sulvar has passed into half guard.
Sulvar is thwarting Bandito's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bandito is staying active underneath Sulvar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sulvar wins on points by 4 to 2.
Tres Sulvar is the new super heavyweight champion!
Tres Sulvar decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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