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Bots de Garra 127 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 24 losses; Alexander Mesquita! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Bráulio Etxeberria!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Mesquita rushes Etxeberria and presses him up against the ropes.
Mesquita is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Etxeberria pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mesquita is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mesquita goes for a takedown attempt but Etxeberria pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mesquita defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Etxeberria.
Mesquita dives in for a single leg takedown but Etxeberria sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Mesquita. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Mesquita has clasped his hands together around Etxeberria's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Mesquita (4) vs (0) Etxeberria
Mesquita wants to control but Etxeberria is keeping him busy.
Etxeberria manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Mesquita is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Etxeberria doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mesquita.
Mesquita trying to control the action but Etxeberria is working from the bottom. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Etxeberria gets back to full guard.
Etxeberria keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully.
Etxeberria trying to keep a closed guard but Mesquita is proving a slippery customer.
Mesquita controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Etxeberria has his foot on Mesquita's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mesquita works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Etxeberria keeps moving.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mesquita engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mesquita has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mesquita stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Etxeberria swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mesquita content to stall in guard here.
Mesquita postures up.
#T3#
Mesquita preventing the sweep.
Mesquita trying to control but Etxeberria is working from the bottom.
Etxeberria managing to control the position.
Mesquita wants to pass the guard but Etxeberria is keeping the position.
Etxeberria looking to control.
#T4#
Mesquita's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Etxeberria is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Etxeberria keeps moving.
Mesquita passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (7) vs (0) Etxeberria
Etxeberria is trying to control Mesquita's posture but Mesquita avoids it.
Etxeberria gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mesquita (9) vs (0) Etxeberria
Mesquita tries to control but Etxeberria wriggling away. #T5#
Etxeberria wants to control but Mesquita is having none of it.#SUB#
Mesquita jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Etxeberria is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Etxeberria and Mesquita has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Etxeberria sneaks back into half guard.#T6##SUB#
Mesquita is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Etxeberria is just riding it out for now. Mesquita eventually gives up the hold.
Etxeberria controlling the position well. #SUB#
Mesquita is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Etxeberria defends it well. #SUB#
Mesquita is looking for submissions but instead, Etxeberria has regained full guard.
#T7#
Etxeberria keeping full guard, as Mesquita tries to pass.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Etxeberria keeps moving.
Etxeberria not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Etxeberria keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully.
Etxeberria looking to control.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Etxeberria keeps moving.
Etxeberria keeping full guard, as Mesquita tries to pass. #T8#
Mesquita preventing the sweep.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Etxeberria keeps moving.
Mesquita being controlled here momentarily.
Mesquita is stalling in the full guard.
Mesquita trying to control but Etxeberria is working from the bottom. #T9##SUB#
Mesquita drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Etxeberria dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (9) vs (2) Etxeberria
Mesquita wants to sweep but no luck.
Mesquita is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Etxeberria pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mesquita is keeping the position for now.
Etxeberria showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T10#
Mesquita wants to improve his position but instead Etxeberria has moved into half guard.
Mesquita wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Mesquita looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Etxeberria content to control rather than advance. #T11#
Mesquita is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mesquita is trying to maintain the position but Etxeberria is very close to passing his half guard.
Etxeberria trying to control from half guard but Mesquita is working away.
Mesquita is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T12#
Etxeberria trying to control the pace.
Mesquita tries to get to full guard but Etxeberria has control of the leg.
Mesquita 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: Mesquita (13) vs (2) Etxeberria#SUB#
Mesquita is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Etxeberria defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Mesquita is not going to allow Etxeberria to sit and survive in this position. #T13#
Etxeberria is trying to break free.
Mesquita seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Etxeberria wants to control his opponent's hands but Mesquita gets his hands free. #SUB#
Mesquita patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Mesquita looking for the RNC.
Etxeberria holding both Mesquita 's hands and preventing any damage.
Mesquita trying to control.#T14##SUB#
Mesquita working for a choke but Etxeberria is defending well. #SUB#
Mesquita tightening his grip on Etxeberria, looking for the choke.
Mesquita wants to control but Etxeberria manages to buck him off and is now in Mesquita's guard! Nice work there by Etxeberria! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (13) vs (4) Etxeberria
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Etxeberria trying to control the position from guard on top but Mesquita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mesquita takes the fight on points by 13 to 4. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 27 losses; Abu Schaubi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 32 losses; Richard Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Anderson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Schaubi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Anderson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Schaubi defends well and Anderson ends up having to push Schaubi into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Anderson with a poor takedown #CL#
and Schaubi counters by clinching up.
Abu Schaubi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Anderson.
Schaubi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Anderson walks away with a smile on his face. Schaubi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Anderson shoots for a takedown but Schaubi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Schaubi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Anderson manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Schaubi moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Schaubi has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Anderson uses from the top position.
Schaubi controlling the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Schaubi 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.
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schaubi is keeping the position for now.
Schaubi looking to control.
#T1#
Schaubi has his hands on Anderson's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Schaubi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Anderson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Schaubi is trying to control the position but Anderson postures up. #T2#
Schaubi is pulling down on Anderson's head. It's preventing any offense from Anderson, at least for the moment.
Anderson trying to control but Schaubi is working from the bottom.
Schaubi looking to control.
Schaubi 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.#T3#
Schaubi trying to control the position.
Schaubi pulls Anderson in close to prevent any damage.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Schaubi keeps moving. #T4#
Schaubi trying to control the position.
Schaubi wants to control the position but Anderson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Anderson moves into full mount! Schaubi won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (0) vs (3) Anderson
Anderson looking to control but Schaubi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T5#
Anderson manages to capitalize on a mistake by Schaubi to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Schaubi (0) vs (6) Anderson
Anderson tries to keep control of the position but Schaubi is staying busy.
Schaubi is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Anderson struggling to keep hold of the position.
I would not like to be Schaubi right now.
You can see the frustration on Schaubi's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Our spies down at at Jed's Gym inform us that Anderson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Anderson is not going to allow Schaubi to sit and survive in this position. #T6#
Anderson controlling from the back.
Schaubi trying to control the position but Anderson manages to sink in the hooks.
Anderson is hanging on to Schaubi's back as he tries to escape.
Schaubi trying to control the hands but Anderson breaks the grip.
Anderson tries to get the hooks in deep but Schaubi pushed the leg off. #T7#
Anderson gets his hands free as Schaubi looks to control.
Schaubi tries to escape but Anderson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Schaubi is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Anderson tightening his grip on Schaubi, looking for the choke.
You can see the frustration on Schaubi's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T8#
Schaubi rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Anderson prevents Schaubi from improving his position.
Schaubi is staying active underneath Anderson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Schaubi trying to hold on to Anderson's head to control him but Anderson postures up.
Schaubi tries to roll over but Anderson keeps him under control.
Schaubi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Anderson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Anderson's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Schaubi (4) vs (6) Anderson#T9##SUB#
Anderson showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Anderson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Schaubi's arms.
Schaubi tries to get the hooks in deep but Anderson pushed the leg off. #T10#
Schaubi wants to control the position but Anderson frees himself and scrambles - Schaubi manages to regain control in side control.
Anderson struggling a bit here.
Anderson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Schaubi trying to mount his opponent but Anderson defends it.
Schaubi is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Anderson reverses the position - he's now on top in Schaubi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schaubi (4) vs (8) Anderson#T11#
Anderson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Anderson passes Schaubi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Schaubi wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T12#
Schaubi is trying to control but Anderson manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (4) vs (11) Anderson
Anderson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Schaubi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Schaubi regains half guard.
Anderson is keen to just control but Schaubi is a slippery customer.#T13#
Schaubi wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy.
Anderson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Schaubi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Schaubi wants to improve his position but Anderson is controlling well.
Schaubi is staying active underneath Anderson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Schaubi wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy.
Anderson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Schaubi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T14#
Schaubi is pressing down on Anderson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Anderson won't allow Schaubi to sweep him here.
Schaubi working a defensive guard but Anderson manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (4) vs (14) Anderson
Anderson working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schaubi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson wins on points by 14 to 4.
Richard Anderson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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 27 wins and 36 losses; Jari Laitila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 54 wins and 35 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Kamenev looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laitila (0) vs (2) Kamenev
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.
Laitila seems keen to control Kamenev's posture.
Kamenev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laitila swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kamenev keeps trying to improve his position.
Laitila is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laitila manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kamenev manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (2) vs (2) Kamenev#T1#
Kamenev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Laitila wants to control from the top but Kamenev keeps moving.
Laitila is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Laitila works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Laitila wants to control but Kamenev is keeping him busy.
Laitila is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
Laitila is keen to just control but Kamenev is a slippery customer.
Kamenev is looking for a sweep. Laitila is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Laitila is thwarting Kamenev's attempts to control the position.
Laitila is trying to control the action in half guard but Kamenev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Laitila is controlling the pace.
Laitila prevents Kamenev from improving his position.
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.
Laitila not doing much here.
#T4#
Kamenev is looking to control Laitila's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kamenev avoid being mounted?
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Laitila wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kamenev keeps working.
Kamenev trying to control here.
#T5#
Laitila is trying to control the action in half guard but Kamenev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kamenev wants to control but Laitila is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Laitila uses his free foot to push down on Kamenev's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kamenev. Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (5) vs (2) Kamenev
Laitila controlling from mount. #T6#
Kamenev sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Laitila is trying to control the action in half guard but Kamenev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Laitila is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Laitila is looking to advance position but Kamenev won't allow it.
Laitila wants to take a breather but Kamenev is having none of it. #T7#
Laitila tries to pass to full mount but Kamenev defends it.
Kamenev is trying to get back to full guard.
Laitila takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kamenev is looking to control Laitila's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kamenev avoid being mounted?
Kamenev is looking for a sweep. Laitila is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T8#
Laitila seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kamenev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kamenev trying to hold on to Laitila's head to control him but Laitila postures up.
Laitila looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kamenev tries to roll over but Laitila keeps him under control.
Laitila frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (8) vs (2) Kamenev#T9#
Laitila can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kamenev is looking to escape.
Laitila prevents Kamenev from getting the reversal.
Laitila is trying to control here but Kamenev has managed to regain half guard.
Laitila wants to pass the guard but Kamenev is defending well. #T10#
Laitila content to control rather than advance.
Laitila trying to mount his opponent but Kamenev defends it.
Kamenev makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kamenev.
Laitila 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: Laitila (8) vs (4) Kamenev
Laitila seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T11#
Kamenev trying to control the position from guard on top but Laitila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laitila is trying to keep Kamenev in close.
#SUB#
Laitila looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kamenev wants to control from the top but Laitila keeps moving. #T12#
Kamenev 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.
Kamenev wants to control from the top but Laitila keeps moving. #T13#
Laitila not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Laitila wants to sweep but no luck.
Laitila is working hard here to advance position.
Laitila is trying to keep Kamenev in close.
Laitila looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kamenev is one step ahead there. #T14#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Laitila is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (10) vs (4) Kamenev
Laitila stands and throws Kamenev's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (13) vs (4) Kamenev
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kamenev is trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laitila takes the fight on points by 13 to 4. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 106 wins and 67 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 68 wins and 42 losses; Bo Bolsonaro!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Bolsonaro moves in looking to clinch but Diesel pushes him off.
Bolsonaro tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Diesel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Bolsonaro takes the fight into the clinch.
Bolsonaro tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Diesel smiles and moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bolsonaro is looking to clinch but Diesel is avoiding it.
Bolsonaro wants to clinch.
Diesel circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD#
Diesel shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bolsonaro manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (0) Bolsonaro#SUB2#
Bolsonaro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diesel defends it easily.#SUB2#
Bolsonaro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diesel is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bolsonaro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diesel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Bolsonaro working for a triangle but Diesel defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Diesel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1##SUB2#
Bolsonaro pushes a forearm under Diesel's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Diesel is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bo Bolsonaro!
Bo Bolsonaro 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 34 losses; Jerry Curls! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 64 wins and 65 losses; Able Archer!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Curls closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Curls (2) vs (0) Archer
Curls wants to take a breather but Archer is having none of it.
Archer is looking to control Curls's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Archer avoid being mounted?
Archer manages to get to full guard.
Curls controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curls preventing the sweep. #T1#
Curls wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving.
Curls 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.
Archer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Curls is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Curls trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom.
Curls stopping the sweep attempt from Archer.
Curls wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving. #T3#
Archer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Curls is one step ahead there.
Archer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Curls's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Curls (2) vs (2) Archer
Curls is trying to keep Archer in close.
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Curls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Curls looking to hit a scissor sweep but Archer is one step ahead there. #T4#
Curls seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Curls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Archer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Archer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Curls can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Archer controls the pace.
Archer preventing the sweep. #T6#
Archer wants to control from the top but Curls keeps moving.
Curls looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Curls looking to control.
Archer won't allow Curls to sweep him here.
Archer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T7#
It looks like Archer 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.
Curls keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully.
Archer sitting in guard here, content to control. #T8#
Curls controlling Archer's posture.
Archer trying to control but Curls is working from the bottom.
Curls not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T9#
Curls keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully.
Archer is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Curls is controlling Archer's posture.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Archer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T10#
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Curls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Archer works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Curls is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T11#
Curls wants to control but Archer is keeping busy.
Archer tries to pass to full mount but Curls defends it.
Archer trying to advance position but Curls counters by regaining guard.
Archer 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. #T12#
Curls keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully.
Archer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Curls swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Archer 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: Curls (4) vs (2) Archer#T13#
Archer wants to sweep here but Curls controlling him for the moment.
Archer being controlled here, momentarily.
Curls advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (7) vs (2) Archer
A lull in the action here as Curls stalls from top position.#T14#
Archer wants to control but Curls postures up.
Curls tries to move into full mount but can't pass Archer's legs.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Curls trying to control the action but Archer is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Curls takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Jerry Curls 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 60 wins and 43 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 82 wins and 63 losses; Conald Petersen!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Petersen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Toehold (0) vs (4) Petersen
Petersen moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Toehold is not content to let Petersen control the position.
Petersen controls the position from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen is looking to take a break and control but Toehold is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Petersen tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Toehold is not content to let Petersen control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T2#
Petersen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Toehold tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Petersen easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Toehold (0) vs (6) Petersen
Petersen controlling from mount.
Toehold is squirming around, avoiding Petersen's attempts to control the action.
Petersen wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Petersen wants to control the pace but Toehold is squirming around nicely.
Toehold can't escape the position.
#T3#
Petersen wants to control but instead Toehold manages to regain half guard.
Toehold wants to improve his position but Petersen is controlling well.
Petersen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Toehold is looking for a sweep. Petersen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Petersen wants to pass the guard but Toehold is defending well. #T4#
Toehold is looking to improve his position.
Petersen trying to mount his opponent but Toehold defends it.
Petersen controlling the action here.
Petersen tries to pass to full mount but Toehold defends it. #SUB2#
Petersen is looking for a kimura here.
Petersen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T5#
Toehold is trying to get back to full guard.
Petersen is controlling the pace.
Toehold is not content to let Petersen control the position.#T6#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Petersen in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Petersen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Toehold is just riding it out for now. Petersen eventually gives up the hold.
Petersen is keen to just control but Toehold is a slippery customer.#T7#
Petersen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Toehold is defending against the submission attempts here by Petersen.
Toehold might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Petersen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Toehold tries to roll over but Petersen keeps him under control.#T8#
Petersen is taking a breather. Toehold says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Toehold is refusing to be controlled, as Petersen sits in half guard.
Petersen tries to pass to full mount but Toehold defends it.
Still in half guard, Petersen seems content to control.
Petersen trying to pass the guard but Toehold defending well.
Petersen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T9#
More stalling from Petersen.
Toehold is not content to let Petersen control the position.
Petersen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Petersen is keen to just control but Toehold is a slippery customer.
Petersen has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (0) vs (9) Petersen#T10#
Petersen controlling from mount.
Toehold is trying desperately to improve position.
Petersen controlling from mount.
Petersen tries to control but Toehold wriggling away. #T11#
Petersen controlling his opponent.
Let's hope that Petersen 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.
Toehold tries to reverse the position but Petersen maintains control.
Petersen wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T12#
Petersen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Toehold tries to hold on but Petersen pushes him away.
Petersen wants to take Toehold's back but he can't do it this time.
Petersen content just to control the position here. #T13#
Petersen wants to take Toehold's back here but Toehold is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Petersen controlling his opponent.
It looks like Petersen might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T14#
Petersen tries to take his opponent's back but Toehold turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (2) vs (9) Petersen
Petersen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Petersen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersen controls Toehold momentarily but Toehold frees himself.
Toehold preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petersen wins on points by 9 to 2.
Our winner, Conald Petersen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 22 losses; Enamorado Bandito! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 36 losses; Patty O'Reilly!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bandito slaps away a takedown attempt from O'Reilly, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bandito half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
O'Reilly moves to clinch but Bandito breaks away #TD#
and Bandito counters with a nice double leg into side control. O'Reilly won't be happy with that. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bandito (4) vs (0) O'Reilly
O'Reilly tries to bench press Bandito off him but Bandito keeps the position.
Bandito will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
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 O'Reilly's shoulder. That is not cool.
O'Reilly tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Bandito easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bandito (6) vs (0) O'Reilly
O'Reilly manages to regain half guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandito wants to take a breather but O'Reilly is having none of it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1#
O'Reilly tries to get to full guard but Bandito has control of the leg.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
O'Reilly is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bandito pulls his head out easily.
Bandito tries to pass to full mount but O'Reilly defends it.
O'Reilly is looking for a sweep. Bandito is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Bandito is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, O'Reilly has managed to free his arm - good work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bandito in particular looking to stall.#T2#
Bandito wants to control but O'Reilly is keeping him busy.
Bandito trying to mount his opponent but O'Reilly defends it.
O'Reilly is looking to improve his position.
O'Reilly controlling the position well.
O'Reilly gets full guard.#T3##SUB2#
O'Reilly has his foot on Bandito's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bandito works his way back into a safe position though.
Bandito seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
O'Reilly is trying to control the position but Bandito postures up.
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.
O'Reilly is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
O'Reilly can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bandito controls the pace.
O'Reilly looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bandito is one step ahead there. #T4##SUB2#
O'Reilly had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bandito defends it easily.
Bandito trying to control the position from guard on top but O'Reilly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bandito pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. O'Reilly is keeping the position for now.
O'Reilly looking to control.
Bandito trying to control but O'Reilly is working from the bottom. #T5#
O'Reilly keeping full guard, as Bandito tries to pass.
Bandito controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
O'Reilly trying to keep a closed guard but Bandito is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
O'Reilly looking for a guillotine here but Bandito defends easily.
O'Reilly working a defensive guard here.
#T6#
Bandito sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bandito'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.
O'Reilly is trying to keep Bandito in close.
#T7##SUB2#
O'Reilly has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Bandito doesn't defend quickly enough and O'Reilly has managed to lock this one up! Can Bandito escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to O'Reilly on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Patty O'Reilly!
A very excited looking Patty O'Reilly 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 38 wins and 17 losses; Tyler Alvarez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 21 losses; Isaac Vernon!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Vernon clinches with his opponent.
Vernon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Alvarez.
Vernon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Alvarez after a bit of a struggle.
Alvarez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vernon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vernon can't get the takedown.
Alvarez goes for a takedown attempt but Vernon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Vernon moves into the clinch.
Vernon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Alvarez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Alvarez prevents it.
Vernon wants a takedown but no success here.
#T1##TD#
Alvarez lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alvarez (2) vs (0) Vernon
Vernon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vernon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vernon trying to control the position.
#T2#
Vernon is trying to hold Alvarez in close to prevent damage but Alvarez has managed to pass into half guard.
Vernon controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Alvarez is trying to control. Vernon wants to improve his position but can't escape 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.#T3#
Still in half guard, Alvarez seems content to control.
Vernon wants to control but Alvarez is keeping busy.
Vernon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vernon won't allow Alvarez to pass to mount.
Vernon tries to get to full guard but Alvarez has control of the leg. #T4#
Alvarez is thwarting Vernon's attempts to control the position.
Alvarez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Vernon wants to control but Alvarez is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T5#
Alvarez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Vernon tries to get to full guard but Alvarez has control of the leg.
Alvarez is pressing down on Vernon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vernon is holding on for now.
Vernon tries to roll over but Alvarez keeps him under control.
Alvarez uses his free foot to push down on Vernon's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Vernon. Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (5) vs (0) Vernon
Vernon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Alvarez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Vernon is trying desperately to improve position.
Vernon wants to control but Alvarez is having none of it.#T7#
Vernon is squirming around, avoiding Alvarez's attempts to control the action.
Vernon is looking to improve his position but Alvarez isn't that keen on the idea.
Alvarez controlling the position easily from mount.
Vernon can't escape the position.
Vernon tries to hold on but Alvarez postures up.
Alvarez wants to control the pace but Vernon is squirming around nicely. #T8#
Vernon tries to reverse the position but Alvarez maintains control.
Alvarez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vernon 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: Alvarez (5) vs (2) Vernon
Alvarez seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Vernon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alvarez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vernon is still trying to improve position.#T9#
Vernon looking to sit in guard and control but Alvarez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (7) vs (2) Vernon
Alvarez preventing the sweep.
Vernon wants to control but Alvarez passes easily into half guard.
Alvarez is thwarting Vernon's attempts to control the position.
Vernon wants to get back to full guard.#T10#
Vernon is looking to control Alvarez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vernon avoid being mounted?
Vernon is looking to improve his position.
Alvarez wants to control but Vernon is keeping him busy.
Alvarez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Alvarez is trying to control the action in half guard but Vernon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vernon wants to control but Alvarez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vernon wants to improve his position but Alvarez is controlling well.
Alvarez has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (10) vs (2) Vernon#T11#
Vernon is squirming around, avoiding Alvarez's attempts to control the action.
Alvarez prevents Vernon from getting the reversal.
Alvarez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vernon is looking to escape. #T12#
Vernon is trying to escape the mount.
Alvarez controlling his opponent.
Vernon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Vernon gets back to half guard.#T13#
Vernon is looking to control Alvarez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vernon avoid being mounted?
Vernon is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Vernon wants to get back to full guard.
Alvarez is pressing down on Vernon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vernon is holding on for now.
Vernon wants to control but Alvarez is keeping busy.
Alvarez trying to mount his opponent but Vernon defends it.
Vernon works his way to full guard. Good work.#T14#
Vernon pulls Alvarez in close to prevent any damage.
Vernon wants to sweep but no luck.
Vernon keeps trying to improve his position.
Alvarez stays in close to Vernon's body and controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vernon wants to sweep here but Alvarez controlling him for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alvarez takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 31 losses; Tres Sulvar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 40 losses; Helio Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Sulvar gets caught napping as Gracias dives in and scores a takedown. Sulvar manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sulvar (0) vs (2) Gracias
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sulvar has his hands on Gracias's head, controlling the position.
Gracias looking to sit in guard and control but Sulvar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (2) vs (2) Gracias
Sulvar 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sulvar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Sulvar seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gracias for as long as he can get away with.
Gracias has his hands on Sulvar's head, controlling the position. #T2#
Sulvar wants to pass the guard but Gracias is keeping the position.
Sulvar is stalling in the full guard.
Sulvar advances to half guard. #T3#
Gracias is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracias is trying to control but can't.
Sulvar wants to take a breather but Gracias is having none of it. #T4#
Gracias regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gracias is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gracias is continuing to stall.#T5#
Sulvar stopping the sweep attempt from Gracias.
Gracias managing to control the position.
Sulvar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sulvar trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias 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.#T6#
Sulvar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sulvar is fighting to break Gracias's control of his arms but Gracias is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T7#
Gracias controls Sulvar momentarily but Sulvar frees himself.
Gracias 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.#T8#
Sulvar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sulvar trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sulvar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sulvar sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gracias pulls Sulvar in close to prevent any damage. #T9#
Sulvar sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gracias controls Sulvar momentarily but Sulvar frees himself.
Gracias looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracias, not yet. #T10#
Sulvar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gracias seems keen to control Sulvar's posture.
Sulvar wants to control from the top but Gracias keeps moving. #SUB2#
Gracias is looking for a triangle but Sulvar pushes his legs off easily.
#T11#
Gracias seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sulvar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gracias controls Sulvar momentarily but Sulvar frees himself. #T12#
Gracias being controlled here, momentarily.
Sulvar trying to control but Gracias is working from the bottom.
Gracias looking to control.
Sulvar slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (5) vs (2) Gracias#T13#
Sulvar wants to control but Gracias is keeping him busy.
Sulvar moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T14#
Gracias gets back to half guard.
Gracias wants to control but Sulvar is keeping busy.
Sulvar trying to pass the guard but Gracias defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sulvar prevents Gracias from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sulvar takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
A victorious Tres Sulvar thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 104 wins and 51 losses; Dimitri Trump! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 23 losses; Ricky Clubber!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Clubber fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Trump sprawls well initially but Clubber persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trump (0) vs (2) Clubber
Trump is looking to improve his position.
Trump's coaches at Alpha Brasil have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Clubber content to control rather than advance.
Clubber wants to pass to mount but Trump is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Trump.
Clubber stopping the sweep attempt from Trump.#T1#
Clubber sitting in guard here, content to control.
Clubber slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (0) vs (5) Clubber
You can see the frustration on Trump's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Trump is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Trump's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Clubber wants to control but Trump is keeping him busy.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Clubber trying to control the position but Trump is working away.
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.
Trump is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Trump's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Trump is looking for a sweep.
Trump struggling a bit here.
Trump is looking for a sweep.
Clubber wants to control but Trump is keeping him busy. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Trump's face as Clubber controls the position.
Let's hope that Clubber has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Trump tries to improve position but can't.
Trump is trying to control Clubber's posture but Clubber avoids it.
Clubber wants to control but Trump is keeping him busy. #T5#
Trump tries to control but Clubber manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Trump (0) vs (8) Clubber
Trump turns into Clubber and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (2) vs (8) Clubber
Clubber manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Trump manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (2) vs (10) Clubber
Clubber controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Trump wants to sweep but no luck.
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.#T6#
Trump is working hard here to advance position.
Clubber showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Trump is trying to keep Clubber in close.
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 stopping the sweep attempt from Trump.#T7#
Clubber wants to pass the guard but Trump is keeping the position.
Trump controls Clubber momentarily but Clubber frees himself.
Trump keeping full guard, as Clubber tries to pass. #T8#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Trump holds on and takes a little breather.
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.
Clubber trying to control but Trump is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Trump is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T9#
Trump is adopting a defensive guard.
Clubber 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.
Clubber stopping the sweep attempt from Trump.
Trump controls Clubber momentarily but Clubber frees himself. #T10##SUB#
Trump looking for a guillotine here but Clubber defends easily.
Trump controls Clubber momentarily but Clubber frees himself.
Clubber stays in close to Trump's body and controls the position. #T11#
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.
Clubber's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Clubber pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trump is keeping the position for now. #T12#
Clubber looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Clubber trying to control the position from guard on top but Trump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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. #T13##SUB#
Trump looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Clubber passes into half guard.
Still in half guard, Clubber seems content to control.
Clubber's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Trump is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Clubber's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Clubber's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Trump (6) vs (10) Clubber#T14#
Trump trying to control.
Clubber breaks Trump's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (6) vs (12) Clubber
Trump lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (8) vs (12) Clubber
Clubber has Trump pulled in close to control his posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber wins on points by 12 to 8.
Ricky Clubber is the new super heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Ricky Clubber 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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