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Bots de Garra 126 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 7 wins and 7 losses; Bráulio Etxeberria! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Felix Suarez!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Etxeberria closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Suarez's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Etxeberria (2) vs (0) Suarez
We've been hearing that Etxeberria has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Suarez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Etxeberria pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Suarez is keeping the position for now.
Suarez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Etxeberria stopping the sweep attempt from Suarez.
Etxeberria is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Suarez wants to hit a sweep here but Etxeberria passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Suarez there! Score +3 for passing guard: Etxeberria (5) vs (0) Suarez
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suarez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Suarez is still trying to improve position.#T1#
Suarez tries to hold on but Etxeberria pushes him away.
Etxeberria moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Etxeberria (8) vs (0) Suarez
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
I really don't envy Suarez right now.
Suarez trying to control the position but Etxeberria manages to sink in the hooks.
Suarez tries to roll but Etxeberria sticks to his back.
Suarez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2#
Suarez trying to control the position but Etxeberria manages to sink in the hooks.
Etxeberria trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Etxeberria controls the position.
Etxeberria seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Suarez for as long as he can get away with.
Suarez tries to break free.
Etxeberria just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
A lull in the action here.
#T3#
Suarez tries to escape but Etxeberria has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Suarez trying to control but not successfully.
Suarez tries to escape the position.
Etxeberria trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Suarez is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Suarez is trying to break free.
#T4#
Etxeberria has good solid back control here.
Etxeberria tries to get the hooks in deep but Suarez pushed the leg off.
Etxeberria controlling well, preventing Suarez from escaping the position.
Etxeberria tries to get the hooks in deep but Suarez pushed the leg off.
Suarez trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Etxeberria trying to control.
Etxeberria keeps control of the position as Suarez tries to break free.
#T5##SUB#
Etxeberria is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Suarez is defending well though. Etxeberria let's go of the attempt for now.
Suarez staying busy and making it hard for Etxeberria to control.
Etxeberria is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Suarez rolls, trying to escape but Etxeberria keeps control of the position.
#T6#
Will Etxeberria go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Suarez is trying to break free.
Etxeberria avoiding Suarez 's attempts to control his hands.
Suarez is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Etxeberria tries to get the hooks in deep but Suarez pushed the leg off.
Suarez rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Etxeberria prevents Suarez from improving his position.#T7#
Etxeberria is trying to control the action in half guard but Suarez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Etxeberria controlling the action here. #SUB#
Etxeberria is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Suarez sees it coming and defends easily.
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.
Suarez wants to get back to full guard.
Suarez trying to control here.
#T8#
Suarez is looking for a sweep. Etxeberria is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Etxeberria slows the pace down in half guard.
Etxeberria is thwarting Suarez's attempts to control the position.
Etxeberria is controlling the pace.
#T9#
Suarez tries to get to full guard but Etxeberria has control of the leg.
Suarez is trying to maintain the position but Etxeberria is very close to passing his half guard.
Suarez is staying active underneath Etxeberria, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Suarez tries to roll over but Etxeberria keeps him under control.
Etxeberria wants to pass the guard but Suarez is defending well.
Suarez trying to control from the bottom.
#T10#
Etxeberria is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Etxeberria (11) vs (0) Suarez
Etxeberria controlling from mount.
Suarez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Suarez tries to lock up and control but Etxeberria gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Suarez can't escape the position.
Etxeberria with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T11#
Suarez wants to control but Etxeberria is having none of it.
Etxeberria controlling the pace for now.
Suarez is trying to reverse the position but instead Etxeberria has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Etxeberria (14) vs (0) Suarez
Suarez manages to reverse the position and now he's in Etxeberria's guard. Nice work there by Suarez.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Etxeberria (14) vs (2) Suarez#SUB2#
Suarez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Etxeberria manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Suarez has Etxeberria in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Etxeberria (16) vs (2) Suarez
Etxeberria controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T12#
Suarez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Suarez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Etxeberria is one step ahead there.
Etxeberria works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Suarez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Etxeberria's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Etxeberria's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Etxeberria (16) vs (6) Suarez
Suarez struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB2#
Suarez working for a choke but Etxeberria is defending well. #T13##SUB2#
Suarez is looking for a rear naked choke here but Etxeberria reverses the position brilliantly into Suarez's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Etxeberria (18) vs (6) Suarez
Suarez pulls Etxeberria in to control the position.
Suarez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Suarez is looking for a triangle but Etxeberria pushes his legs off easily.
Etxeberria forces his way into half guard.#T14#
Suarez is looking for a sweep. Etxeberria is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Suarez gets full guard.
Suarez working a defensive guard here.
Suarez wants to sweep here but Etxeberria controlling him for the moment.
Etxeberria trying to control the position from guard on top but Suarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Etxeberria sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Etxeberria takes the fight on points by 18 to 6.
A very excited looking Bráulio Etxeberria 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 9 wins and 8 losses; Reinaldo Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 29 losses; Caio Peieira!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Peieira gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Peieira
Gracie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Peieira is trying to keep Gracie in close.
Gracie 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peieira working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Peieira looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (0) Peieira
Peieira is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Peieira wants to control but Gracie postures up.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gracie trying to control the action but Peieira is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gracie goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Peieira rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gracie's guard! Nice work there by Peieira! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (5) vs (2) Peieira
Gracie trying to control the position.
#T3#
Gracie is controlling Peieira's posture.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie has his hands on Peieira's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gracie'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.#T4#
Peieira trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Peieira might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gracie haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T5#
Peieira looking to pass the guard.
Gracie is pulling down on Peieira's head to control his posture.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Peieira wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Peieira controlling from the top position. #T6#
Peieira trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie has his hands on Peieira's head, controlling the position.
Peieira wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie has control of Peieira's left arm, preventing Peieira from doing any damage. #T7#
Peieira looking to pass the guard.
Gracie wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Peieira is now in half guard.
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Peieira's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Peieira's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracie (9) vs (2) Peieira
Gracie avoiding Peieira 's attempts to control his hands.
Gracie controlling the position well here. Peieira rolled but Gracie kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T8##T9#
Peieira tries to break free.
Good control from Gracie.
Gracie is looking to control Peieira but Peieira is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T10#
Peieira trying to control the position but Gracie manages to sink in the hooks.
Gracie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Peieira tries to escape but Gracie has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Gracie has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Peieira's body.
Peieira tries to escape the position.
Peieira prevents Gracie from getting a body triangle.#T11#
Gracie has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Peieira's body.
#T12#
Gracie is hanging on to Peieira's back as he tries to escape.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Gracie's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Peieira is in bad spot here.
Peieira prevents Gracie from getting a body triangle.#T13#
Peieira tries to escape the position.
Gracie just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Peieira tries to roll but Gracie sticks to his back.
Peieira wants to control his opponent's hands but Gracie gets his hands free. #T14#
You can see the frustration on Peieira's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
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.
Gracie keeps control of the position as Peieira tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Peieira trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Gracie's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie takes the fight on points by 9 to 2.
A relieved looking Reinaldo Gracie 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 24 losses; Alexander Mesquita! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Mean Gean!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gean fails to land the takedown.
Mesquita feinted with a counter takedown.
Gean fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Mesquita clinches up with Gean and pushes him back against the ropes.
Mesquita can't get the takedown.
Mesquita is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gean tries for a takedown. No joy.
Alexander Mesquita has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mean Gean.
Gean prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gean is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gean is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mesquita pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gean is working for takedown but Mesquita is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Mesquita gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Gean regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mesquita (2) vs (0) Gean
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gean tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mesquita trying to control but Gean is working from the bottom.
Gean is trying to control the position but Mesquita postures up. #T1#
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Gean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gean controls Mesquita momentarily but Mesquita frees himself.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Gean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gean looking to control.
Mesquita looking to pass the guard.
Mesquita won't allow Gean to sweep him here.
Gean is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mesquita slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (5) vs (0) Gean
Gean sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T2#
Mesquita trying to pass the guard but Gean defending well.
Mesquita controlling the action here.
Gean is trying to maintain the position but Mesquita is very close to passing his half guard.
Mesquita wants to control but Gean is keeping him busy.
Gean is controlling Mesquita's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gean trying to control from the bottom.
Mesquita seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gean does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gean felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T3#
Gean keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Gean is looking to improve his position.
Mesquita is trying to control. Gean wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Mesquita seems to be looking for submissions.
Gean wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gean manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mesquita is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mesquita trying to control but Gean is working from the bottom.
Mesquita is really struggling to control Gean but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T4#
Mesquita controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gean wants to sweep here but Mesquita controlling him for the moment.
Gean keeping full guard, as Mesquita tries to pass.
Gean being controlled here, momentarily.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Gean keeps moving.
Mesquita stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gean swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gean 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.#T5#
Gean keeping full guard, as Mesquita tries to pass.
Gean lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (5) vs (2) Gean
Gean pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mesquita is keeping the position for now.
Mesquita 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.
Mesquita is working hard here to advance position.
Mesquita manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gean manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (7) vs (2) Gean
Gean lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (7) vs (4) Gean
Mesquita wants to sweep here but Gean controlling him for the moment. #T6#
Gean passes Mesquita's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gean wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mesquita keeps working. #SUB2#
Gean is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mesquita defends it well.
Mesquita is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Belmiro Academy, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Mesquita won't allow Gean to pass to mount.
Mesquita moves into full guard.
Mesquita bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gean's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (9) vs (4) Gean
Mesquita slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gean lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (9) vs (6) Gean#T7#
Gean looking to pass the guard.
Gean wants to control from the top but Mesquita keeps moving.
Gean slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gean slips nicely into half guard.
Mesquita moves into full guard.
Mesquita looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gean wants to pass the guard but Mesquita is keeping the position.#T8#
Mesquita looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Gean has gone for a leg lock! Mesquita slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gean's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (11) vs (6) Gean
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Gean keeps moving.
Gean wants to sweep here but Mesquita controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gean is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (11) vs (8) Gean
Gean pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mesquita is keeping the position for now.
Gean wants to control from the top but Mesquita keeps moving.
Mesquita manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gean manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (13) vs (8) Gean#T9#
Mesquita wants to pass the guard but Gean is keeping the position.
Gean trying to control the position.
Mesquita preventing the sweep.
Mesquita controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gean can't keep his opponent in guard - Mesquita advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mesquita looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gean wants to improve his position but Mesquita is controlling well.
#SUB#
Mesquita is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gean has managed to free his arm - good work. #T10#
Gean is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Mesquita is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gean doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mesquita.
Mesquita moves into full mount! Gean won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (16) vs (8) Gean
Gean sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gean moves into full guard.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Gean keeps moving. #T11#
Mesquita looking to pass the guard.
Gean looking to control.
Gean keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gean is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (16) vs (10) Gean
Gean pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mesquita is keeping the position for now. #T12#
Mesquita looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Gean thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mesquita looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gean is one step ahead there.
Gean tries to free his leg and advance position but Mesquita is retaining full guard.
Gean is pushing down on Mesquita's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mesquita is fighting to maintain full guard but Gean has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mesquita makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mesquita.#SUB#
Gean looking to improve position, pressing down on Mesquita's thigh with his hand. Mesquita seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Gean paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Gean's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Mesquita picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alexander Mesquita! |
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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 27 wins and 21 losses; Isaac Vernon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 6 losses; Wanderlei Rua!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Rua instigates a clinch.
Rua is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vernon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vernon prevents the takedown attempt.
Vernon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rua pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rua drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vernon pulls his leg out and moves away.
Isaac Vernon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wanderlei Rua.
Vernon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rua wants to counter with a clinch but Vernon pushes him away.#TD#
Vernon shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rua is trying to defend but Vernon finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vernon (2) vs (0) Rua
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.
Rua has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vernon is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Vernon looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Vernon tries to pass to full mount but Rua defends it. #T1#
Vernon is keen to just control but Rua is a slippery customer.
Rua tries to get to full guard but Vernon has control of the leg.
Vernon trying to pass the guard but Rua defending well.
Vernon performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
Rua wants to get back to full guard.
Rua manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Vernon forces his way into half guard.
Vernon trying to control the pace. #T3##SUB#
Vernon is working for a submission of some sort.
Rua moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Vernon being controlled here momentarily. #T4#
Vernon preventing the sweep.
Rua keeping moving, preventing Vernon from controlling successfully.
Vernon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rua is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Vernon looking to pass the guard. #T5#
Vernon postures up.
Rua keeping full guard, as Vernon tries to pass.
Vernon trying to control but Rua is working from the bottom.
Vernon stopping the sweep attempt from Rua.#T6#
Vernon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rua is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vernon tries to free his leg and advance position but Rua is retaining full guard.
Vernon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
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.
Rua trying to control the position.
Rua keeping full guard, as Vernon tries to pass. #T7#
Vernon stopping the sweep attempt from Rua.
Vernon trying to control the position from guard on top but Rua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vernon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rua gets back to full guard.
Vernon looking to sit in guard and control but Rua gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vernon (2) vs (2) Rua
Vernon is trying to control the position but Rua postures up.
Rua trying to control the position from guard on top but Vernon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rua looking to pass the guard. #T8#
Vernon controls Rua momentarily but Rua frees himself.
Rua pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vernon is keeping the position for now.
Rua stands and throws Vernon's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (2) vs (5) Rua#SUB2#
Rua is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vernon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Vernon is looking for a sweep.#T9##SUB2#
Rua thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vernon is trying to control Rua's posture but Rua avoids it.
Rua is looking to take a break and control but Vernon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vernon can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Rua looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T10##SUB2#
Rua thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vernon wants to control but Rua postures up.
Rua tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Vernon gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Vernon is pressing down on Rua's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T11#
Rua controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rua trying to control but Vernon is working from the bottom.
Rua trying to move into half guard but instead Vernon has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vernon (4) vs (5) Rua
Vernon passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (7) vs (5) Rua#SUB#
Vernon tries for a kimura but Rua is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Rua's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T12#
Vernon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rua keeps working.
Vernon is really struggling to control Rua but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Rua sneaks back into half guard.
Vernon trying to control from half guard but Rua is working away.
Rua is trying to get back to full guard.#T13#
Vernon is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rua is staying active underneath Vernon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rua is trying to control but can't.
Vernon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Vernon wants to control but Rua is keeping him busy. #T14#
Vernon trying to mount his opponent but Rua defends it.
Rua controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Vernon is trying to control. Rua wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vernon wants to pass to mount but Rua is defending the position.
Rua wants to improve his position but Vernon is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vernon takes the fight on points by 7 to 5.
Isaac Vernon took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Pulling Guard for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 25 losses; Joshua Burroughs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 67 wins and 42 losses; Bo Bolsonaro!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Bolsonaro gets a clinch. #TD#
Burroughs has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bolsonaro regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burroughs (2) vs (0) Bolsonaro#SUB2#
Burroughs avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bolsonaro wants to sweep here but Burroughs controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Bolsonaro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Burroughs looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Bolsonaro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Burroughs gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bolsonaro looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Burroughs passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (5) vs (0) Bolsonaro#T1#
Burroughs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bolsonaro keeps working.
Bolsonaro is looking to reverse the position.
Bolsonaro is letting Burroughs control him for a moment.
Bolsonaro is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Burroughs off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Burroughs (5) vs (4) Bolsonaro#SUB2#
Bolsonaro sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Burroughs taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bo Bolsonaro!
An out of breath Bo Bolsonaro thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 63 wins and 65 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 46 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Fiachna gets a clinch.
Archer has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Archer has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fiachna after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Fiachna pulls guard.
Fiachna is trying to keep Archer in close.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fiachna pulls Archer in close to his closed guard and prevents Archer from doing any damage or advancing position.
Archer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Archer trying to control but Fiachna is working from the bottom. #T1#
Archer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Archer has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Fiachna bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Archer's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (0) vs (2) Fiachna
Archer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Archer 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: Archer (2) vs (2) Fiachna#T2#
Fiachna can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Archer controls the pace.
Fiachna is pulling down on Archer's head. It's preventing any offense from Archer, at least for the moment.
Fiachna keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully.
Fiachna is adopting a defensive guard.#T3#
Fiachna controls Archer momentarily but Archer frees himself.
Archer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fiachna is keeping the position for now.
Fiachna is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4##SUB2#
Fiachna working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Archer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Archer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Archer wants to control from the top but Fiachna keeps moving.
Archer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fiachna looking to hit a scissor sweep but Archer is one step ahead there.
Fiachna is trying to control the position but Archer postures up. #T5#
Fiachna looking to hit a scissor sweep but Archer is one step ahead there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fiachna keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fiachna holds on and takes a little breather.
Archer passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (5) vs (2) Fiachna#T6#
Archer taking a breather here.
Fiachna is not content to let Archer control the position.
Fiachna is trying to get back to half guard.
Fiachna is not content to let Archer control the position. #T7##SUB#
Archer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fiachna is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Fiachna's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fiachna tries to buck Archer off but Archer is having none of it.#T8#
Fiachna keeps trying to improve his position.
Fiachna isn't going anywhere.
Fiachna struggling a bit here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fiachna is looking to reverse the position.
Fiachna struggling a bit here.
Fiachna is looking for a sweep.
Fiachna struggling a bit here.#T9#
Fiachna manages to work his way to half guard, despite Archer's best efforts.
Archer passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Fiachna! Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (8) vs (2) Fiachna
Fiachna is wriggling around trying to escape.
Archer trying to control but Fiachna is having none of it.
Fiachna manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T10#
Archer content to control rather than advance.
Fiachna is looking to improve his position.
Fiachna is looking to control Archer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fiachna avoid being mounted?#T11#
Archer takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Fiachna is trying to control but can't.
Fiachna slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Archer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fiachna has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Archer has managed to get both his arms back between Fiachna's legs - danger averted.
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiachna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiachna is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T12#
Archer won't allow Fiachna to sweep him here.
Archer trying to control but Fiachna is working from the bottom.
Fiachna controls Archer momentarily but Archer frees himself. #T13##SUB2#
Fiachna is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Archer defends well.
Fiachna looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Fiachna is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Archer postures up.
#T14#
Archer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fiachna looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Archer sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fiachna is trying to keep Archer in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Archer takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Able Archer 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 21 wins and 24 losses; Rio Rolla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 34 losses; Jerry Curls!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Curls gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Rolla (0) vs (4) Curls
Rolla is letting Curls control him for a moment.
Rolla manages to work his way to half guard, despite Curls's best efforts.
Rolla tries to roll over but Curls keeps him under control.
We've been hearing good reports from Rolla'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.#SUB#
Rolla actively working from the bottom here.
Rolla moves into full guard.
Curls looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolla looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Curls content to stall in guard here.
Rolla looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Curls puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T1#
Rolla wants to get back to full guard but Curls has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (0) vs (7) Curls
Rolla sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rolla trying to control from the bottom.
Rolla is refusing to be controlled, as Curls sits in half guard.
Curls keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rolla trying to control but Curls postures up.
Rolla tries to get to full guard but Curls has control of the leg. #T2#
Curls seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rolla is looking for a sweep. Curls is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rolla makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rolla.
Rolla looking to hit a scissor sweep but Curls is one step ahead there.
Curls postures up.
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Rolla looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Curls passes into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3#
Rolla trying to control from the bottom.
Rolla is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rolla trying to get back to full guard but Curls takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (0) vs (10) Curls
Rolla is desperately trying to improve his position but Curls has a good base and remains in mount.
Curls controlling from mount.
Rolla is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Curls wants to control the pace but Rolla is squirming around nicely. #T4#
Rolla is working to get back to half guard.
Rolla prevents Curls from taking his back.
Curls looking to control but Rolla is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rolla keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rolla tries to hold on but Curls postures up.
Curls tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T5#
Rolla has given up his back. Will we see Curls going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Rolla (0) vs (13) Curls
Rolla tries to escape but Curls has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Curls trying to control.
Curls is trying to stick to Rolla's back but Rolla is turning into Curls. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Curls's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Rolla. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (2) vs (13) Curls
Rolla is pushing down on Curls's leg trying to pass to half guard. Curls is fighting to maintain full guard but Rolla has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rolla tries to pass the half guard into mount. Curls knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Curls has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rolla is working away from the top position though.
Rolla looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T6#
Curls trying to hold on to Rolla's head to control him but Rolla postures up.
Rolla tries to pass to full mount but Curls defends it.
Curls manages to get to full guard.
Rolla looking to pass the guard. #T7#
Rolla engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rolla stopping the sweep attempt from Curls.
Rolla looking to pass the guard.
Rolla trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Curls manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (2) vs (15) Curls
Curls trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rolla not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rolla has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Curls has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (2) vs (18) Curls
Rolla tries to improve position but can't. #T8#
Curls is looking to take a break and control but Rolla is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rolla tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Curls wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Curls passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Rolla! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rolla (2) vs (20) Curls
Rolla is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rolla is trying to escape the mount but Curls keeps good control and instead manages to take Rolla's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Rolla (2) vs (23) Curls
Rolla rolls, trying to escape but Curls keeps control of the position.
Rolla prevents Curls from getting a body triangle.
Rolla rolls, trying to escape but Curls keeps control of the position.
#T9#
Curls wants to control but Rolla manages to buck him off and is now in Curls's guard! Nice work there by Rolla! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (4) vs (23) Curls
Rolla trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rolla wants to control from the top but Curls keeps moving.
Curls manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rolla manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (4) vs (25) Curls
Rolla manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Curls manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (6) vs (25) Curls
Curls keeping full guard, as Rolla tries to pass. #T10#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Curls is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (6) vs (27) Curls
Curls trying to control the position from guard on top but Rolla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rolla lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (8) vs (27) Curls
Rolla advances to half guard.
Rolla trying to mount his opponent but Curls defends it.
Rolla wants to take a breather but Curls is having none of it. #T11#
Curls moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Curls keeping full guard, as Rolla tries to pass.
Curls is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rolla stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Curls swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rolla will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T12#
Rolla looking to sit in guard and control but Curls gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (8) vs (29) Curls
Rolla 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: Rolla (10) vs (29) Curls#SUB#
Rolla is looking for a kimura but Curls is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rolla to get the leverage. #SUB#
Rolla is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Curls doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rolla.
Rolla trying to control from half guard but Curls is working away.
Rolla passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (13) vs (29) Curls#T13#
Rolla fails to take his opponent's back.
Curls wants to hold on but Rolla pushes him away.
Rolla with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Rolla tries to control but Curls wriggling away.
Rolla wants to take Curls's back but he can't do it this time. #T14#
Curls wants to hold on but Rolla pushes him away.
Rolla controlling from mount.
Rolla wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Rolla is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Curls gets back to half guard.
Rolla trying to control from half guard but Curls is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Curls wins on points by 29 to 13.
Our winner, Jerry Curls, 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 35 losses; Patty O'Reilly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 17 losses; Tyler Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
O'Reilly shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: O'Reilly (2) vs (0) Alvarez
O'Reilly prevents Alvarez from improving his position.
We've been hearing good reports from O'Reilly'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.#SUB#
O'Reilly is looking for a kimura but Alvarez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for O'Reilly to get the leverage.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
O'Reilly is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Alvarez sees it coming and defends easily.
O'Reilly stalling. #T1#
O'Reilly is trying to control. Alvarez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
O'Reilly is stalling here. Alvarez 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 Alvarez has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: O'Reilly (2) vs (4) Alvarez
O'Reilly is trying to control Alvarez's posture but Alvarez avoids it.
O'Reilly tries to buck Alvarez off but Alvarez is having none of it.
O'Reilly is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
You can see the frustration on O'Reilly's face as Alvarez controls the position.
O'Reilly tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alvarez wants to control but O'Reilly is keeping him busy.
O'Reilly regains half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
O'Reilly is trying to control but can't.
O'Reilly tries to roll over but Alvarez keeps him under control.#T3#
O'Reilly trying to hold on to Alvarez's head to control him but Alvarez postures up.
O'Reilly is looking to get back to full guard here but Alvarez has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: O'Reilly (2) vs (7) Alvarez
O'Reilly wants to control but Alvarez postures up.
A control attempt from O'Reilly but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: O'Reilly (2) vs (9) Alvarez#T4#
O'Reilly working to try and regain half guard.
O'Reilly bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: O'Reilly (4) vs (9) Alvarez
O'Reilly wants to pass the guard but Alvarez is keeping the position.
O'Reilly is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T5#
O'Reilly trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
O'Reilly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
O'Reilly trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvarez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
O'Reilly trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom. #T6#
O'Reilly postures up.
O'Reilly trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Alvarez manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: O'Reilly (4) vs (11) Alvarez
My spies in Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu inform me that Alvarez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
O'Reilly looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
O'Reilly looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Alvarez puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
O'Reilly is looking to improve his position.
Alvarez 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. #T7#
O'Reilly is trying to control but can't.
O'Reilly is looking to improve his position.
O'Reilly controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
O'Reilly has a hand on Alvarez's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Alvarez takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: O'Reilly (4) vs (14) Alvarez
Alvarez controlling from mount. #T8#
Alvarez prevents O'Reilly from getting the reversal.
Alvarez wants to control the pace but O'Reilly is squirming around nicely.
O'Reilly can't escape the position.
O'Reilly wants to control but Alvarez is having none of it.
Alvarez controlling his opponent.
O'Reilly can't escape the position.
#T9#
Alvarez controlling the position easily from mount.
O'Reilly tries to hold on but Alvarez postures up.#T10#
O'Reilly is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Alvarez controlling the pace for now.
O'Reilly tries to hold on but Alvarez pushes him away. #T11#
Alvarez prevents O'Reilly from getting the reversal.
O'Reilly tries to hold on but Alvarez pushes him away.
O'Reilly tries to reverse the position but Alvarez maintains control.
Alvarez looking to control but O'Reilly is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Alvarez controlling the pace for now.
Alvarez tries to control but O'Reilly wriggling away.
O'Reilly tries to hold on but Alvarez postures up.#T12#
O'Reilly keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
O'Reilly bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: O'Reilly (6) vs (14) Alvarez
Alvarez keeping full guard, as O'Reilly tries to pass.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing O'Reilly from controlling successfully. #T13#
O'Reilly is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Alvarez looking for a sweep. Not yet Alvarez, not yet.
O'Reilly wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.
O'Reilly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alvarez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
O'Reilly wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.
O'Reilly is looking to pass into half guard but Alvarez pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Alvarez is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: O'Reilly (6) vs (16) Alvarez#T14#
O'Reilly can't keep his opponent in guard - Alvarez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
O'Reilly trying to control here.
O'Reilly wants to get back to full guard.
O'Reilly tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Alvarez has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: O'Reilly (6) vs (19) Alvarez
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alvarez looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alvarez wins on points by 19 to 6.
A relieved looking Tyler Alvarez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 106 wins and 66 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 23 losses; Ricky Clubber!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Clubber scores with a takedown into Diesel's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (0) vs (2) Clubber
Clubber stopping the sweep attempt from Diesel.
Clubber is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Clubber stopping the sweep attempt from Diesel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Clubber controls the pace.
Diesel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Diesel keeping full guard, as Clubber tries to pass.
Clubber is fighting to break Diesel's control of his arms but Diesel is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Diesel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Diesel controlling Clubber's posture. #T2#
Diesel trying to control the position.
Clubber not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Clubber's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Clubber preventing the sweep.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Clubber 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.
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.
Clubber postures up.
#T4#
Clubber is fighting to break Diesel's control of his arms but Diesel is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Diesel continues to stall.
Clubber wants to pass the guard but Diesel is keeping the position.
Diesel is trying to hold Clubber in close to prevent damage but Clubber has managed to pass into half guard.
#T5#
Clubber controlling the action here.
Diesel is trying to control but can't.
Diesel controlling the position for now.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Clubber in particular looking to stall.
Diesel is looking to control Clubber's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diesel avoid being mounted?#T6#
Diesel is looking for a sweep. Clubber is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Diesel is staying active underneath Clubber, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Diesel trying to control from the bottom.
Clubber performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Clubber wants to pass the guard but Diesel is defending well. #T7#
Clubber controlling the action here.
It looks like Clubber 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.
Clubber is pressing down on Diesel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Diesel is holding on for now. #T8#
Clubber performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T9#
Clubber trying to control from half guard but Diesel is working away.
Clubber content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Clubber frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (0) vs (5) Clubber#T10#
Clubber looking to control but Diesel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Diesel is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Clubber swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Diesel is now in Clubber's guard. A big mistake from Clubber there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (5) Clubber
Clubber is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Diesel wants to control from the top but Clubber keeps moving. #T11#
Diesel's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Clubber looking for a sweep. Not yet Clubber, not yet.
Clubber looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Clubber keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully. #T12#
Clubber pulls Diesel in close to his closed guard and prevents Diesel from doing any damage or advancing position.
Diesel trying to control but Clubber is working from the bottom. #T13#
Diesel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Clubber keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully.
Diesel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Clubber has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Jed's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Diesel being controlled here momentarily. #T14#
Diesel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Clubber keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diesel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber wins on points by 5 to 2.
A relieved looking Ricky Clubber 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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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 47 wins and 21 losses; Enamorado Bandito! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 103 wins and 51 losses; Dimitri Trump!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Trump shoots in but Bandito avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Trump shoots in and drives through. Bandito sprawls well.
Trump shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bandito as he jumps to the side.
Bandito half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Enamorado Bandito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dimitri Trump.
Trump shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bandito pinned against the ropes. Bandito gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Trump with a poor takedown #TD#
and Bandito counters with a takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bandito (4) vs (0) Trump
We've been hearing good reports from Bandito's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Bandito is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Trump's shoulder. That is not cool.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump struggling a bit here.#T1#
Bandito tries to move to mount but Trump blocks the move with his legs.
Trump is looking for a sweep.
Bandito trying to control the position but Trump is working away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Trump struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here as Bandito stalls from top position.#T2#
Trump felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Trump is looking to regain half guard here but Bandito keeps moving and retains side control.
Bandito in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Bandito wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trump keeps working. #T3#
Trump tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bandito wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Trump is trying to control Bandito's posture but Bandito avoids it.
Bandito taking a breather here. #T4#
Trump is trying to control Bandito's posture but Bandito avoids 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.
Bandito trying to control the action but Trump is working from the bottom.
Bandito controls the position.
Bandito is trying to move to mount but Trump reverses beautifully and ends up in Bandito's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (4) vs (2) Trump#T5#
Trump trying to control but Bandito is working from the bottom.
Trump passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (4) vs (5) Trump
Trump is staying tight to Bandito's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Trump trying to control the action but Bandito is working from the bottom. #T6#
Trump controlling the position.
Bandito holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
You can see the frustration on Bandito's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bandito holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#T7#
Bandito is not content to let Trump control the position. #SUB2#
Trump has hold of Bandito's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Bandito seems comfortable defending it but Trump has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Bandito is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Bandito is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Trump couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dimitri Trump!
Dimitri Trump is the new super heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Dimitri Trump thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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