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Bots de Garra 119 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 26 losses; Caio Peieira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 28 losses; Abubakar Camara!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.#TD#
Peieira fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Camara sprawls well initially but Peieira persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Peieira (2) vs (0) Camara
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#
Peieira seems to be looking for submissions.
Peieira is just content to waste time from the top position. Camara takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peieira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Camara is keeping the position for now.
Camara has Peieira pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Peieira trying to control the position from guard on top but Camara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peieira might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Peieira wants to pass the guard but Camara is keeping the position.
Peieira wants to control from the top but Camara keeps moving. #T2#
Peieira tries to free his leg and advance position but Camara is retaining full guard.
Camara has control of Peieira's left arm, preventing Peieira from doing any damage.
Peieira trying to control but Camara is working from the bottom. #T3#
Peieira's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Peieira wants to control from the top but Camara keeps moving.
Camara wants to sweep but no luck.
Camara pulls Peieira in close to his closed guard and prevents Peieira from doing any damage or advancing position.
Camara keeping moving, preventing Peieira from controlling successfully. #T4#
Camara lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Peieira (2) vs (2) Camara
Camara postures up.
Camara stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Peieira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Peieira is trying to keep Camara in close.
Peieira wants to control the position but Camara says "no thanks buddy" and passes to 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#
Camara controlling the action here.
Peieira wants to control but Camara is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Camara passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Peieira (2) vs (5) Camara
Peieira is working to get back to half guard.
#T6#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Camara is looking to work his way around to Peieira's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Peieira is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Peieira tries to hold on but Camara postures up.
Peieira can't escape the position.
#T7#
Camara sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Camara prevents Peieira from getting the reversal.
Peieira tries to hold on but Camara postures up.
Peieira working to try and regain half guard.
Camara controlling from mount. #T8#
Peieira is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Peieira tries to control Camara's body but Camara pushes him off. Peieira squirms to his side and now Camara has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Peieira (2) vs (8) Camara
Camara really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Peieira.
Peieira is in bad spot here.
#T9#
Peieira is working hard here to advance position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Camara controlling the positon.
Peieira is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Peieira just trying to survive but Camara is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Camara 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.
#T10#
It looks like Camara might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Well, with Camara on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Peieira is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Let's hope that Camara 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.
Camara is continuing to stall.
Peieira wants to control his opponent's hands but Camara gets his hands free.
Camara just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T11#
Peieira wants to control his opponent's hands but Camara gets his hands free.
Camara is hanging on to Peieira's back as he tries to escape.
Camara 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 action but Camara just sinks the hooks in. #T12#
Peieira is in bad spot here.
Camara gets his hands free as Peieira looks to control.
Peieira tries to escape but Camara has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Camara controlling the positon.
Camara not allowing Peieira to control his hands.
Peieira is really stuck here.
#T13#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Camara controlling the positon.
Peieira tries to break free.
Camara keeps control of the position easily here as Peieira tries to buck him off.
Camara not allowing Peieira to control his hands. #T14#
Camara controls the position.
Peieira is trying to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Peieira trying to control but not successfully.
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!
And that's the end of the fight!
Camara wins on points by 8 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Abubakar Camara 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 34 losses; Jari Laitila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 101 wins and 65 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Diesel shoots in and bounces Laitila off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laitila (0) vs (2) Diesel
Diesel slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Diesel works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Diesel tries to pass to full mount but Laitila defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laitila is refusing to be controlled, as Diesel sits in half guard. #T1#
Laitila is trying to maintain the position but Diesel is very close to passing his half guard.
Laitila won't allow Diesel to pass to mount.
Laitila is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Laitila wants to control but Diesel is keeping busy.
Diesel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
Laitila wants to control but Diesel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Diesel wants to pass the guard but Laitila is defending well.
Laitila is not content to let Diesel control the position.
Laitila is holding on to half guard well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
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.#T3#
Diesel is looking to advance position but Laitila won't allow it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Diesel seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
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 trying to control but Diesel postures up.
Laitila keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T4#
Laitila is trying to control but can't.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Laitila wants to control but Diesel is keeping busy.
Still in half guard, Diesel seems content to control.#T5#
Diesel's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Laitila is looking to control Diesel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Laitila avoid being mounted?
Laitila wants to get back to full guard.#T6#
Laitila wants to control but Diesel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Diesel is pressing down on Laitila's thigh, looking to free his foot. Laitila is holding on for now.
Laitila keeping hold of Diesel's head, controlling as best he can.
Diesel trying to control the action but Laitila is working from the bottom. #T7#
Diesel might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Laitila haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Diesel prevents Laitila from improving his position.
Laitila holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Diesel wants to take a breather but Laitila is having none of it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T8#
Laitila gets full guard.
Diesel pushing down on Laitila's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Diesel tries to pass the half guard into mount. Laitila knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Laitila tries to roll over but Diesel keeps him under control.
Diesel trying to control from half guard but Laitila is working away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Diesel passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Laitila! Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (0) vs (5) Diesel#T9#
Diesel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Laitila tries to hold on but Diesel pushes him away.
Laitila is squirming around, avoiding Diesel's attempts to control the action. #T10#
Diesel controlling from mount. #T11#
Diesel trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T12#
Diesel controlling from the full mount.
Laitila really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Diesel looking to control but Laitila is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Diesel looking to control and managing it successfully. #T13#
Laitila is trying desperately to improve position.
Laitila is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Laitila keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Diesel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T14#
Laitila is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Laitila keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diesel looking to control but Laitila is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel wins on points by 5 to 0.
Kurt Diesel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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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 50 wins and 24 losses; Abu Schaubi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 43 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Schaubi gets a clinch. #TD2#
Fiachna gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Schaubi regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Schaubi (0) vs (2) Fiachna
Fiachna pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schaubi is keeping the position for now.
Fiachna won't allow Schaubi to sweep him here.
Schaubi trying to keep a closed guard but Fiachna is proving a slippery customer.
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 looking to sit in guard and control but Schaubi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schaubi (2) vs (2) Fiachna
Schaubi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fiachna is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiachna tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Schaubi 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. #T1##SUB2#
Fiachna looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Schaubi is defending well. Fiachna quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Schaubi has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Fiachna celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Darragh Fiachna!
A very excited looking Darragh Fiachna 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.
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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 79 wins and 60 losses; Conald Petersen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 34 losses; Patty O Reilly!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
O Reilly takes the fight into the clinch.
Petersen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. O Reilly fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD#
Petersen drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Petersen (2) vs (0) O Reilly
Petersen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
O Reilly looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
O Reilly wants to sweep but no luck.
O Reilly keeping full guard, as Petersen tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
O Reilly looking for a sweep. Not yet O Reilly, not yet.
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 pushing down on O Reilly's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Petersen performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
O Reilly trying to control from the bottom.
Petersen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
O Reilly trying to control from the bottom.
Petersen is pressing down on O Reilly's thigh, looking to free his foot. O Reilly is holding on for now.
Petersen controlling the action here.
O Reilly wants to improve his position but Petersen is controlling well.
O Reilly is not content to let Petersen control the position.#T2#
Petersen content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. O Reilly manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
O Reilly is trying to keep Petersen in close.
Petersen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Petersen is trying to control the action in half guard but O Reilly is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Petersen is controlling the pace.
O Reilly is looking to control Petersen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can O Reilly avoid being mounted?
Petersen wants to take a breather but O Reilly is having none of it.
O Reilly tries to roll over but Petersen keeps him under control.
Petersen is looking to take a break and control but O Reilly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
O Reilly is looking for a sweep. Petersen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Petersen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
O Reilly is looking to improve his position.
Petersen trying to pass the guard but O Reilly defending well.
Petersen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
O Reilly trying to control but Petersen postures up.
#T5#
Petersen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
O Reilly trying to hold on to Petersen's head to control him but Petersen postures up.
Still in half guard, Petersen seems content to control.
O Reilly wants to control but Petersen is keeping busy.
Petersen controlling the action here.
O Reilly tries to get to full guard but Petersen has control of the leg.
Petersen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Petersen is thwarting O Reilly's attempts to control the position.#T6#
O Reilly is looking for a sweep. Petersen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Petersen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
O Reilly is defending against the submission attempts here by Petersen.
O Reilly is pressing down on Petersen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Petersen preventing the sweep.
O Reilly looking to control.
#T7#
Petersen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Petersen sitting in guard here, content to control.
O Reilly tries to land a sweep but no joy.
O Reilly not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Petersen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
O Reilly trying to control the position.
Petersen looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
O Reilly is looking for a triangle but Petersen pushes his legs off easily.
#T8#
O Reilly wants to sweep here but Petersen controlling him for the moment.
Petersen controlling from the top position.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but O Reilly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen being controlled here momentarily.
Petersen controlling from the top position. #T9#
Petersen wants to control from the top but O Reilly keeps moving.
Petersen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
O Reilly keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
Petersen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Petersen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. O Reilly is keeping the position for now. #T10#
Petersen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Petersen stopping the sweep attempt from O Reilly.
Petersen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T11#
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but O Reilly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen pushing down on O Reilly's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Petersen passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (5) vs (0) O Reilly
O Reilly is trying desperately to improve position.
Petersen fails to move to back control.
Petersen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Petersen wants to control the pace but O Reilly is squirming around nicely. #T12#
Petersen fails to move to back control.
Petersen tries to control but O Reilly wriggling away.
O Reilly is trying to escape the mount.
O Reilly wants to hold on but Petersen pushes him away.
Petersen wants to control the pace but O Reilly is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Petersen jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but O Reilly manages to avoid the submission attempt.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T13#
Petersen trying to control the position but O Reilly is working away.
Petersen happy to just control the position for now.
Petersen trying to control the position but O Reilly is working away.
O Reilly regains half guard.
O Reilly wants to improve his position but Petersen is controlling well.
#T14#
Petersen controlling the pace.
O Reilly trying to control from the bottom.
Petersen wants to pass the guard but O Reilly is defending well.
O Reilly is staying active underneath Petersen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
O Reilly trying to control but Petersen postures up.
Petersen not doing much here.
O Reilly is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Petersen takes the fight on points by 5 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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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 29 losses; Richard Anderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 31 losses; Jerry Curls!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Anderson clinches with his opponent.
Anderson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Curls after a bit of a struggle.
Anderson is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Curls gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Anderson gets underhooks to prevent Curls's takedown attempt.
Anderson has been working on his balance at Jed's Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Curls.
Anderson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Curls fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Curls feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anderson (0) vs (2) Curls
Anderson wants to sweep but no luck.
Curls looking to sit in guard and control but Anderson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (2) vs (2) Curls
Curls managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curls tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Anderson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Anderson won't allow Curls to sweep him here.
Anderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Curls is retaining full guard. #T2#
Curls seems keen to control Anderson's posture.
Curls is trying to control the position but Anderson postures up.
Curls seems keen to control Anderson's posture.
Anderson preventing the sweep.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Curls keeps moving. #T3#
Anderson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Curls looking to control.
Anderson controlling from the top position.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Curls keeps moving. #T4#
Curls looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Curls managing to control the position.
Anderson trying to control but Curls is working from the bottom.
Curls controlling Anderson's posture.
Anderson is looking to advance position but Curls has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Anderson (2) vs (6) Curls#T5#
Anderson is trying to escape the mount.
Curls looking to control but Anderson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Curls is trying to control here but Anderson has managed to regain half guard.
Curls trying to control from half guard but Anderson is working away. #T6#
Anderson is pressing down on Curls's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Curls wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Curls preventing the sweep.
Curls pushing down on Anderson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Anderson is looking to improve his position.
#T7#
Anderson is looking to control Curls's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Anderson avoid being mounted?
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.
Curls wants to control but Anderson is keeping him busy.
Anderson is trying to control but can't.
Curls frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (2) vs (9) Curls
Anderson tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T8#
Anderson is squirming around, avoiding Curls's attempts to control the action.
Anderson is trying to escape the mount.
Anderson is squirming around, avoiding Curls's attempts to control the action.
Curls is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T9#
Curls is still trying to improve position.
Anderson has given up his back here. Will Curls look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Anderson (2) vs (12) Curls
Curls 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.
Curls tries to keep control of the position but Anderson is staying busy.#T10#
Curls might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Anderson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Curls has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Anderson's body.
I really don't envy Anderson right now.
Curls just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
I really don't envy Anderson right now.
#T11#
Anderson staying busy and making it hard for Curls to control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Curls goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Anderson escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (4) vs (12) Curls
Anderson wants to control but Curls is keeping him busy. #T12#
Curls wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy.
Curls tries to roll over but Anderson keeps him under control.
Curls gets back to full guard.
Curls 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.#T13#
Curls is pulling down on Anderson's head. It's preventing any offense from Anderson, at least for the moment.
Let's hope that Curls 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.
Curls tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Curls being controlled here, momentarily. #T14#
Anderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Curls swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Curls keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Curls is trying to keep Anderson in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson pushes down on Curls's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Curls wins on points by 12 to 4.
A relieved looking Jerry Curls thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 21 losses; Ricky Clubber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 33 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Clubber enables Kamenev to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Clubber manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Clubber (0) vs (2) Kamenev
Kamenev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kamenev looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
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.
Kamenev wants to control from the top but Clubber keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clubber is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
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: Clubber (2) vs (2) Kamenev
Clubber is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Clubber has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Clubber is pressing down on Kamenev's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kamenev is holding on for now. #T2#
Kamenev tries to get to full guard but Clubber has control of the leg.
Clubber has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kamenev moves into full guard.
Kamenev is looking to sweep but instead, Clubber has passed into half guard.
Kamenev trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
Clubber controlling the pace.
Kamenev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Clubber is working away from the top position though.
Clubber trying to control the pace.
Clubber is thwarting Kamenev's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Clubber content to control rather than advance.
Clubber seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kamenev for as long as he can get away with.
Kamenev trying to control but Clubber postures up.
Kamenev 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.
Kamenev is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Clubber jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (5) vs (2) Kamenev
Kamenev seems a little lost for a moment, as Clubber dominates the positioning.#T5#
Kamenev is not content to let Clubber control the position.
Kamenev tries to buck Clubber off but Clubber is having none of it.
Kamenev can't do much from the bottom here.
Kamenev is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kamenev is trying to control but Clubber passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (8) vs (2) Kamenev#T6#
Kamenev is looking to reverse the position.
Clubber wants to control for a moment but Kamenev uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Kamenev is staying active underneath Clubber, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kamenev holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Clubber performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T7#
Kamenev is trying to get back to full guard.#T8#
Clubber with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Clubber will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kamenev is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kamenev trying to control here.
Kamenev tries to roll over but Clubber keeps him under control.#T9#
Clubber stalling away here and it's allowed Kamenev to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kamenev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Clubber looking to sit in guard and control but Kamenev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (8) vs (4) Kamenev
Clubber pulls Kamenev in close to his closed guard and prevents Kamenev from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kamenev trying to control the position from guard on top but Clubber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.#T10#
Clubber can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kamenev controls the pace.
Clubber is pulling down on Kamenev's head. It's preventing any offense from Kamenev, at least for the moment.#T11#
Kamenev trying to control but Clubber is working from the bottom.
Kamenev tries to free his leg and advance position but Clubber is retaining full guard.
Clubber is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kamenev wants to pass the guard but Clubber is keeping the position.
Kamenev pushing down on Clubber's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T12#
Kamenev stalling.
Clubber is staying active underneath Kamenev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kamenev is thwarting Clubber's attempts to control the position.#T13#
Kamenev is keen to just control but Clubber is a slippery customer.
Clubber controlling the position for now.
Clubber is refusing to be controlled, as Kamenev sits in half guard. #T14#
Kamenev frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (8) vs (7) Kamenev
Kamenev pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Clubber is in all sorts of trouble here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kamenev tries to control but Clubber wriggling away.
Clubber is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber takes the fight on points by 8 to 7.
Ricky Clubber 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 20 losses; Enamorado Bandito! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 23 losses; Rio Rolla!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Bandito displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rolla.
Bandito appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rolla with a poor takedown #TD#
and Bandito counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Rolla! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bandito (4) vs (0) Rolla
Rolla tries to buck Bandito off but Bandito is having none of it.
Bandito in side control, just content to control the action for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolla tries to buck Bandito off but Bandito is having none of it.#T1#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rolla regains half guard.
Rolla is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rolla is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bandito's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bandito's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bandito (4) vs (4) Rolla
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Rolla's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB2#
Rolla goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Bandito escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (6) vs (4) Rolla
Bandito tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rolla knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
Rolla moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Rolla looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bandito won't allow Rolla to sweep him here.
Rolla is looking to sweep but instead, Bandito has passed into half guard.
Rolla gets full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rolla is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (6) vs (6) Rolla#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bandito looking for a sweep. Not yet Bandito, not yet.
Rolla stands and throws Bandito's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (6) vs (9) Rolla
Bandito controls the position for a moment.
Rolla tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Rolla wants to take a breather but Bandito manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Rolla.
Rolla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bandito is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Rolla stopping the sweep attempt from Bandito.
Bandito trying to keep a closed guard but Rolla is proving a slippery customer.
Rolla wants to control from the top but Bandito keeps moving.
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 seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Rolla is looking to advance position but Bandito has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bandito (10) vs (9) Rolla
Rolla is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T5#
Rolla looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Bandito (13) vs (9) Rolla
Rolla tries to break free.
Rolla turns into Bandito and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (13) vs (11) Rolla
Bandito seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rolla trying to move into half guard but instead Bandito has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (15) vs (11) Rolla#T6#
Rolla wants to sweep but no luck.
Bandito wants to control from the top but Rolla keeps moving.
Rolla tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rolla wants to hit a sweep here but Bandito passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rolla there! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (18) vs (11) Rolla
Rolla is working to get back to half guard.
Bandito manages to capitalize on a mistake by Rolla to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Bandito (21) vs (11) Rolla
Rolla manages to reverse the position and now he's in Bandito's guard. Nice work there by Rolla.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (21) vs (13) Rolla
Rolla trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Bandito is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rolla won't allow Bandito to sweep him here.
Rolla looking to pass the guard.
Rolla stopping the sweep attempt from Bandito.
Bandito keeping full guard, as Rolla tries to pass.
Rolla is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rolla trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Bandito lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (23) vs (13) Rolla
Rolla trying to keep a closed guard but Bandito is proving a slippery customer.
Rolla looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bandito is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Rolla working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bandito doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bandito manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T9#
Rolla trying to keep a closed guard but Bandito is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Rolla looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bandito passes into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rolla manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bandito trying to control but Rolla is working from the bottom.
Rolla tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T10#
Bandito stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rolla swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bandito sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bandito stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rolla swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rolla is looking to sweep but instead, Bandito has passed into half guard.
Rolla is trying to control but Bandito passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (26) vs (13) Rolla
Rolla is looking for a sweep.
Bandito wants to control but Rolla is keeping him busy. #T11#
Rolla looking for a sweep but Bandito has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bandito (28) vs (13) Rolla
Rolla is squirming around, avoiding Bandito's attempts to control the action.
Rolla has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Bandito (31) vs (13) Rolla#SUB#
Bandito is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Rolla has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Rolla can't escape the position.
#T12#
Rolla prevents Bandito from getting a body triangle.
Rolla 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.
You can see the frustration on Rolla's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Rolla is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Bandito.
Bandito tries to keep control of the position but Rolla is staying busy.
Rolla is really stuck here.
#T13#
Rolla trying to control the hands but Bandito won't let him.
A lull in the action here.
Rolla tries to escape the position.
Bandito trying to control momentarily.
Rolla rolls, trying to escape but Bandito keeps control of the position.
#T14#
Rolla prevents Bandito from getting a body triangle.
Bandito is hanging on to Rolla's back as he tries to escape.
Rolla is still trying to improve position.
Bandito just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rolla tries to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bandito takes the fight on points by 31 to 13.
Our winner, Enamorado Bandito, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 61 wins and 60 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 28 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Sulvar drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Archer (0) vs (2) Sulvar
Sulvar 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 keeping moving, preventing Sulvar from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Archer has an active guard here but Sulvar has managed to pass into half guard.
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!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sulvar is just content to waste time from the top position. Archer takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T1#
Archer looking for a sweep. Not yet Archer, not yet.
Sulvar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sulvar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Archer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sulvar 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. #T2#
Archer has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3#
Archer keeping moving, preventing Sulvar from controlling successfully.
Sulvar looking to pass the guard.
Sulvar won't allow Archer to sweep him here. #T4#
Sulvar showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sulvar trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Archer's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Archer wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Sulvar is now in half guard. #T5#
Sulvar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Still in half guard, Sulvar seems content to control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sulvar is thwarting Archer's attempts to control the position.#T6##SUB#
Archer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Sulvar 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.
Archer works his way to full guard. Good work.#T7#
Sulvar stopping the sweep attempt from Archer.
Archer is trying to keep Sulvar in close.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Archer holds on and takes a little breather.
Sulvar stopping the sweep attempt from Archer.
Archer has Sulvar pulled in close to control his posture. #T8#
Sulvar wants to pass the guard but Archer is keeping the position.
Archer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sulvar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sulvar's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T9#
Archer trying to control the position.
Sulvar wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving.
Archer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sulvar controls the pace.#T10#
Archer is trying to keep Sulvar in close.
Sulvar wants to pass the guard but Archer is keeping the position.
Sulvar trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Sulvar 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.
Sulvar trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Archer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sulvar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T12#
Archer is trying to keep Sulvar in close.
Sulvar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Archer is keeping the position for now.
Sulvar won't allow Archer to sweep him here. #T13#
Archer wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Archer working a defensive guard but Sulvar manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (0) vs (5) Sulvar
Sulvar in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Archer is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T14#
Archer is not content to let Sulvar control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sulvar wins on points by 5 to 0.
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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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 33 wins and 14 losses; Tyler Alvarez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 98 wins and 49 losses; Donald Trump!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Trump fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Trump changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Alvarez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Alvarez (0) vs (4) Trump
Trump is looking to take a break and control but Alvarez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Trump working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump trying to control the position but Alvarez is working away. #T1#
Alvarez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Trump wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've been hearing good reports from Alvarez'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.
Alvarez is not content to let Trump control the position.
Alvarez regains half guard.#T2#
Trump is looking to take a break and control but Alvarez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Trump keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Trump is looking to stall here but Alvarez recovers full guard.
Trump trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alvarez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Trump pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alvarez is keeping the position for now. #T3#
My spies in Alpha Brasil inform me that Trump has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Trump trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Trump's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Alvarez keeping full guard, as Trump tries to pass. #T4#
Trump postures up.
Trump is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Trump looking to pass the guard.
Trump keeps trying to improve his position.
Trump trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom. #T5#
Alvarez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (2) vs (4) Trump
Trump pulls Alvarez in close to prevent any damage.
Alvarez postures up.
Alvarez trying to control but Trump is working from the bottom. #T6#
Alvarez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Trump looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alvarez is one step ahead there.
Trump is trying to keep Alvarez in close.
Trump looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T7#
Trump has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Trump keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully.
Alvarez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T8#
Trump has Alvarez pulled in close to control his posture.
Trump looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Trump working a defensive guard here.
Trump is adopting a defensive guard.
Trump is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T9#
Trump looking to control.
Trump 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.
Alvarez wants to control from the top but Trump keeps moving. #T10#
Trump 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: Alvarez (2) vs (6) Trump
Alvarez trying to control here.
Alvarez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Trump trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvarez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trump is one step ahead there. #T11#
Trump is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Alvarez has his hands on Trump's head, controlling the position.
Trump wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving. #T12#
Alvarez 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.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Trump from controlling successfully.
Alvarez is adopting a defensive guard.
Alvarez'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.#T13#
Alvarez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Trump from controlling successfully.
Alvarez keeping full guard, as Trump tries to pass. #T14#
Trump trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvarez has control of Trump's left arm, preventing Trump from doing any damage.
Trump pushes down on Alvarez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alvarez is trying to maintain the position but Trump is very close to passing his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trump wins on points by 6 to 2.
A relieved looking Donald Trump 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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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 44 wins and 36 losses; Helio Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 57 wins and 40 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nice takedown defense from Gracias. No joy for Toehold on that attempt. #TD2#
Toehold feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracias (0) vs (2) Toehold
Toehold is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gracias looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Toehold being controlled here momentarily.
Gracias is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Gracias has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Toehold has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (0) vs (5) Toehold
Gracias wants to control but Toehold postures up.
Gracias is trying to get back to half guard.
Gracias wants to control but Toehold postures up.#T2#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
You can see the frustration on Gracias's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Toehold moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Toehold wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracias keeps working. #T3#
Gracias is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Toehold wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracias keeps working.
Gracias can't do much from the bottom here.
Toehold controls the position from side control.#T4#
Gracias tries to bench press Toehold off him but Toehold keeps the position.
Toehold taking a break here but Gracias is having none of it and regains half guard.
Toehold wants to free his trapped foot but Gracias is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T5#
Toehold is keen to just control but Gracias is a slippery customer.
Gracias keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Toehold works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (0) vs (8) Toehold
Toehold controlling from the full mount. #T6#
Gracias working to try and regain half guard.
#T7#
Toehold trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Toehold avoids the attempt from Gracias to control.
Gracias is trying to escape the mount.
Toehold wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T8#
Gracias is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Toehold avoids the attempt from Gracias to control.
Toehold content just to control the position here.
Gracias is trying desperately to improve position.#T9#
Gracias is working hard here to advance position.
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.
Gracias tries to lock up and control but Toehold gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T10#
Gracias is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Toehold can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracias is looking to escape.
Gracias is looking to get to half guard.
Toehold trying to control but Gracias is having none of it. #T11#
Gracias tries to reverse the position but Toehold maintains control.
Toehold controlling from the full mount.
Gracias really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T12#
Gracias is controlling an arm, preventing Toehold from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Gracias really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T13#
Toehold is trying to take his opponent's back.
Gracias manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Toehold performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Toehold trying to control from Gracias's half guard. Gracias has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T14#
Toehold trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Toehold preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toehold sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gracias is adopting a defensive guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold wins on points by 8 to 0. Tommy Toehold retains his super heavyweight title!
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