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Bots de Garra 129 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 12 losses; Anderson Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 30 losses; Caio Peieira!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Peieira tries for a takedown but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Peieira shoots in and bounces Gracie off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Peieira
Gracie seems keen to control Peieira's posture.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Peieira pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peieira preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Peieira is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Peieira trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Peieira can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Peieira sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Gracie looking for subs off his back but Peieira has passed one foot through into half guard.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Peieira is controlling well.
#T2#
Gracie trying to control from the bottom.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Peieira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
Peieira controlling the pace. #T3##SUB2#
Peieira is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie tries to roll over but Peieira keeps him under control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gracie is not content to let Peieira control the position.#T4#
Peieira trying to pass the guard but Gracie defending well.
Gracie tries to roll over but Peieira keeps him under control.
Gracie wants to control but Peieira is keeping busy.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.#T5#
Gracie desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Gracie trying to hold on to Peieira's head to control him but Peieira postures up.
Gracie manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Gracie has an active guard here but Peieira has managed to pass into half guard.
#T6#
Peieira tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gracie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gracie is doing well to control the position and prevent Peieira from advancing to side control.
Gracie trying to control from the bottom.
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 tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Peieira has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (5) Peieira
Gracie wants to control but Peieira is having none of it.#T7#
Gracie is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SUB2#
Peieira is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Gracie has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Gracie! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (5) Peieira
Peieira trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Peieira keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully. #T8#
Peieira manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gracie manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (7) Peieira
Peieira won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Peieira trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie wants to improve his position but instead Peieira has moved into half guard.
#T9#
Peieira is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Peieira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Peieira moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Gracie. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (2) vs (10) Peieira
Gracie manages to work his way to half guard, despite Peieira's best efforts.
Gracie desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Peieira has control of the leg. #T10#
Gracie is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Gracie gets back to full guard.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Peieira controlling him for the moment.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Peieira from controlling successfully. #T11#
Gracie looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Peieira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Gracie pulls Peieira in close to his closed guard and prevents Peieira from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T12#
Peieira looking to pass the guard.
Peieira controls from within his opponent's guard.
Peieira wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Gracie lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (4) vs (10) Peieira
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gracie preventing the sweep. #T13#
Gracie advances to half guard.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Peieira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Peieira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Peieira wants to get back to full guard.#T14#
Peieira is trying to control but can't.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Peieira trying to control but Gracie postures up.
#SUB#
Gracie seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Peieira is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Anderson Gracie!
During a confident post fight interview, Anderson Gracie 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 11 wins and 5 losses; Katelynn Arby! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 7 losses; Wanderlei Rua!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Rua moves into range and clinches up with Arby.
I was talking to Arby's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Rua changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Arby fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Arby shoots in for a double leg but Rua sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Arby misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Rua holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rua tries for a takedown but Arby manages to get underhooks.
#TD2#
Rua gets control of Arby's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rua will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Arby controlling from the top position.
Arby has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
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.
Arby pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rua is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Arby is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rua looking for a sweep. Not yet Rua, not yet.
Arby trying to control the position from guard on top but Rua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rua looking to hit a scissor sweep but Arby is one step ahead there. #T2#
Arby is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rua wants to sweep but no luck.
Rua is trying to control the position but Arby postures up. #T3#
Arby looking to pass the guard.
Rua has his hands on Arby's head, controlling the position.
Arby trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arby stopping the sweep attempt from Rua.
Rua keeping moving, preventing Arby from controlling successfully. #T4#
Arby's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rua controls Arby momentarily but Arby frees himself.
Arby trying to control the position from guard on top but Rua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arby slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Arby (3) vs (0) Rua
Rua tries to improve position but can't. #T5#
Rua can't do much from the bottom here.
Arby controlling from side mount.
Arby trying to control the action but Rua is working from the bottom.
Rua is trying to improve his position.#T6#
Arby trying to control the position but Rua is working away.
Rua tries to improve position but can't. #T7#
Rua can't do much from the bottom here.
Arby is looking to take a break and control but Rua is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rua tries to bench press Arby off him but Arby keeps the position. #T8#
Arby trying to control the action but Rua is working from the bottom.
Rua tries to bench press Arby off him but Arby keeps the position.
Arby trying to control the action but Rua is working from the bottom.
Arby taking a breather here. #T9#
Rua is not content to let Arby control the position.
Rua is trying to control Arby's posture but Arby avoids it.
Rua sneaks back into half guard.#T10#
Arby prevents Rua from improving his position.
Rua wants to control but Arby is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Arby keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Arby'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.
Rua tries to get to full guard but Arby has control of the leg.
Arby wants to pass to mount but Rua is defending the position. #T11#
Arby is thwarting Rua's attempts to control the position.
Arby trying to mount his opponent but Rua defends it.
Arby prevents Rua from improving his position.
Arby is trying to control. Rua wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T12#
Arby is really struggling to control Rua but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Arby 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.
Rua has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Arby is working away from the top position though.
Arby is controlling the pace.
#T13#
Rua is trying to get back to full guard.#T14##SUB#
Arby is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Arby is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rua is looking for a sweep. Arby is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arby trying to control the action but Rua is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arby takes the fight on points by 3 to 0.
Katelynn Arby decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 60 wins and 44 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Bráulio Etxeberria!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Etxeberria fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Etxeberria. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Toehold (0) vs (4) Etxeberria
Etxeberria wants to lay and pray for a moment but Toehold keeps working.
Toehold tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Etxeberria wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Etxeberria wants to control but Toehold is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toehold struggling a bit here.
Toehold prevents Etxeberria from moving into mount. #T1#
Toehold wants to control but Etxeberria postures up.
My spies in Alpha Brasil inform me that Etxeberria has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Etxeberria looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Etxeberria controls 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.
Etxeberria tries to move into full mount but can't pass Toehold's legs.
Etxeberria trying to control the position but Toehold is working away. #T2#
Toehold stops Etxeberria from passing to mount.
Etxeberria wants to control for a moment but Toehold uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Etxeberria in particular looking to stall.
Let's hope that Etxeberria 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.#T3#
Etxeberria prevents Toehold from improving his position.
Toehold is staying active underneath Etxeberria, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Toehold wants to improve his position but Etxeberria is controlling well.
Etxeberria content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
Etxeberria is looking to pass Toehold's guard but actually Toehold recovers to full guard.
Etxeberria trying to control but Toehold is working from the bottom.
Toehold pulls Etxeberria in close to prevent any damage. #T5#
Toehold working a defensive guard here.
Etxeberria trying to control the position from guard on top but Toehold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Etxeberria 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.
Etxeberria stopping the sweep attempt from Toehold.#T6#
Etxeberria not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Toehold holds on and takes a little breather.
Toehold keeping full guard, as Etxeberria tries to pass. #T7#
Toehold pulls Etxeberria in close to prevent any damage.
Etxeberria pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Toehold is keeping the position for now.
Etxeberria is still trying to improve position.#T8#
Etxeberria trying to control but Toehold is working from the bottom.
Etxeberria is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Toehold trying to keep a closed guard but Etxeberria is proving a slippery customer.
#T9#
Etxeberria trying to control but Toehold is working from the bottom.
Toehold 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.
Etxeberria stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Toehold swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Etxeberria wants to control from the top but Toehold keeps moving. #T10#
Toehold looking for a sweep. Not yet Toehold, not yet.
Etxeberria trying to control the position from guard on top but Toehold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Etxeberria is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Etxeberria trying to control but Toehold is working from the bottom.
Toehold is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T11#
Etxeberria looking to pass the guard.
Etxeberria trying to control but Toehold is working from the bottom.
Toehold looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Toehold controls Etxeberria momentarily but Etxeberria frees himself. #T12#
Toehold keeping moving, preventing Etxeberria from controlling successfully.
Etxeberria trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Toehold seems keen to control Etxeberria's posture.
Toehold looking for a sweep. Not yet Toehold, not yet.
Toehold pulls Etxeberria in to control the position.
Etxeberria pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Toehold is keeping the position for now. #T13#
Etxeberria stays in close to Toehold's body and controls the position.
Etxeberria trying to control but Toehold is working from the bottom.
Etxeberria preventing the sweep.
Toehold has control of Etxeberria's left arm, preventing Etxeberria from doing any damage. #T14#
Etxeberria wants to control from the top but Toehold keeps moving.
Toehold wants to control but Etxeberria passes easily into half guard.
Toehold tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Etxeberria has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (0) vs (7) Etxeberria
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Etxeberria sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Etxeberria wins on points by 7 to 0.
After winning the bout, Bráulio Etxeberria thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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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 64 wins and 66 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 28 losses; Abu Schaubi!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Archer dives in and grabs Schaubi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Schaubi pushes down on Archer's head and hops out.#CL2#
Schaubi rushes Archer and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Archer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Schaubi successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2#
Schaubi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've been hearing good reports from Archer's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Archer controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schaubi is trying to control the position but Archer postures up. #T1##SUB2#
Schaubi is looking to cinch up a triangle. Archer throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Schaubi's body to avoid the submission. Schaubi has instead reached around Archer's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Schaubi arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Abu Schaubi!
Abu Schaubi took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'G-g-g-g-gadOOSHED him through a glass door, b'. |
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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 68 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 25 losses; Rio Rolla!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Diesel drives through with a takedown into Rolla's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (0) Rolla
Rolla looking for a sweep. Not yet Rolla, not yet.
Our spies down at at LéCrucible inform us that Rolla has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
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.#SUB2#
Rolla working for a triangle but Diesel defends it easily.
Rolla keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolla trying to keep a closed guard but Diesel is proving a slippery customer.
Rolla manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Diesel manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (2) Rolla
Rolla tries to free his leg and advance position but Diesel is retaining full guard. #T1#
Diesel 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: Diesel (4) vs (2) Rolla
Rolla tries to roll over but Diesel keeps him under control.
Diesel tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rolla knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rolla moves into full guard.
Rolla tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Rolla escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diesel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Rolla is trying to keep Diesel in close.
Rolla looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diesel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Diesel trying to control but Rolla is working from the bottom.
Rolla controls Diesel momentarily but Diesel frees himself.
Rolla is looking to sweep but instead, Diesel has passed into half guard.
#T3#
Rolla moves into full guard.
Rolla looking to control.
Rolla has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Diesel has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (7) vs (2) Rolla
Rolla is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Rolla struggling a bit here.
Rolla tries to bench press Diesel off him but Diesel keeps the position.
Rolla sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rolla makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rolla.
Rolla wants to sweep here but Diesel controlling him for the moment.
Diesel trying to control but Rolla is working from the bottom.
Rolla wants to hit a sweep here but Diesel passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rolla there! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (10) vs (2) Rolla#T5#
Rolla is looking to improve his position but Diesel isn't that keen on the idea.
Diesel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rolla 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.
Diesel trying to control the action but Rolla is working from the bottom.
Rolla wants to improve his position but Diesel is controlling well.
#T6#
Rolla makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rolla.
Rolla wants to hit a sweep here but Diesel passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rolla there! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (13) vs (2) Rolla
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rolla is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Diesel trying to control but Rolla is having none of it.
Rolla is working to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Rolla wants to control but Diesel is having none of it.
Diesel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rolla is looking to escape.
Rolla is working to get back to half guard.
Rolla tries to lock up and control but Diesel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T8#
Rolla is in all sorts of trouble here.
Diesel wants to control the pace but Rolla is squirming around nicely.
Rolla is in all sorts of trouble here.
Diesel is trying to take his opponent's back.
Rolla manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T9#
Rolla trying to control but Diesel postures up.
Rolla is looking for a sweep. Diesel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rolla trying to control here.
Rolla is looking for a sweep. Diesel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rolla is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Diesel jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (16) vs (2) Rolla
Rolla tries to buck Diesel off but Diesel is having none of it.
Rolla is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rolla is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Diesel off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Diesel (16) vs (6) Rolla
Rolla is not going to allow Diesel to sit and survive in this position. #T10#
Rolla is looking to control Diesel but Diesel is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB2#
Rolla looking for the RNC.
You can see the frustration on Diesel's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Rolla has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Diesel has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Diesel trying to control the action but Rolla just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Rolla looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Rolla has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Diesel has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T11#
Rolla doesn't have the hooks in and Diesel manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (18) vs (6) Rolla
Diesel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rolla is keeping the position for now.
Rolla looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diesel is one step ahead there.
Rolla keeps trying to improve his position.#T12#
Diesel slips nicely into half guard.
Rolla is trying to get back to full guard.
Diesel is pressing down on Rolla's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rolla is holding on for now.
Diesel wants to take a breather but Rolla is having none of it.
Rolla wants to improve his position but Diesel is controlling well.
Rolla is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Diesel jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (21) vs (6) Rolla#T13#
Diesel controlling the position from side mount.
Rolla is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Diesel is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Diesel (23) vs (6) Rolla
Rolla keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Diesel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rolla is trying to escape the mount.
Rolla is still trying to improve position.#T14#
Rolla regains half guard.
Diesel sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Diesel is trying to control. Rolla 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!
Diesel content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rolla wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel takes the fight on points by 23 to 6.
A very excited looking Kurt Diesel 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 24 losses; Alexander Mesquita! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 54 wins and 36 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kamenev misses with a takedown #CL#
and Mesquita holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mesquita changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kamenev fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kamenev shoots for a takedown but Mesquita saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kamenev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mesquita defends it nicely.
Alexander Mesquita has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Kamenev.#TD2#
Kamenev throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mesquita tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kamenev is in Mesquita's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mesquita (0) vs (2) Kamenev
Kamenev postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenev stands and throws Mesquita's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (0) vs (5) Kamenev
Mesquita is looking to regain half guard here but Kamenev keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Mesquita is trying to escape the position but Kamenev is controlling the position.
Mesquita struggling a bit here.
Kamenev slows the pace down.
Mesquita is trying to get back to half guard.
Mesquita is working hard here to advance position.
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.
Kamenev slows the pace down. #T2#
Kamenev passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Mesquita! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mesquita (0) vs (7) Kamenev
Kamenev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mesquita is looking to escape.
Mesquita keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kamenev looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mesquita is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3#
Kamenev looking to control and managing it successfully.
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 is squirming around, avoiding Kamenev's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Mesquita is looking to get to half guard.
Mesquita regains half guard.
Mesquita moves into full guard.
Kamenev controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T5#
Kamenev wants to control from the top but Mesquita keeps moving.
Kamenev slips nicely into half guard.
Kamenev controlling the action here.
Kamenev wants to control but Mesquita is keeping him busy.
Mesquita controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T6#
Mesquita is looking to improve his position.
Kamenev is trying to control the action in half guard but Mesquita is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mesquita tries to roll over but Kamenev keeps him under control.#T7#
Mesquita makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mesquita.
Mesquita looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kamenev puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB2#
Kamenev is trying to work for a kimura but Mesquita is defending well.
Mesquita wants to control but Kamenev is keeping busy.
#T8#
Kamenev is looking to take a break and control but Mesquita is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mesquita tries to get to full guard but Kamenev has control of the leg.
Kamenev passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (0) vs (10) Kamenev
Mesquita is looking to get to half guard.#T9#
Kamenev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mesquita is looking to escape.
Mesquita is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Mesquita is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kamenev tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mesquita is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kamenev fails to take his opponent's back. #T11#
Mesquita tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mesquita slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Mesquita is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mesquita gets full guard.
Mesquita tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mesquita keeping moving, preventing Kamenev from controlling successfully.
Mesquita 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: Mesquita (2) vs (10) Kamenev#T12#
Kamenev is trying to get back to full guard.
Mesquita tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kamenev knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Kamenev is defending against the submission attempts here by Mesquita.
#SUB#
Mesquita 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.
#T13#
Kamenev trying to hold on to Mesquita's head to control him but Mesquita postures up.
Mesquita prevents Kamenev from improving his position.#SUB#
Mesquita 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.
#T14#
Mesquita trying to mount his opponent but Kamenev defends it.
Kamenev wants to get back to full guard.
Kamenev trying to hold on to Mesquita's head to control him but Mesquita postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mesquita is stalling here. Kamenev is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Mesquita seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kamenev has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mesquita (2) vs (14) Kamenev
Mesquita regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kamenev wins on points by 14 to 2.
Ivan Kamenev 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 22 losses; Isaac Vernon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 32 losses; Richard Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice sprawl there from Vernon as Anderson shoots in.
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt.
Anderson shoots in for a double leg but Vernon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Isaac Vernon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Anderson.#TD#
Vernon 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: Vernon (4) vs (0) Anderson
Anderson is not content to let Vernon control the position.
Anderson is looking to regain half guard here but Vernon keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon tries to move into full mount but can't pass Anderson's legs.
Anderson is trying to control Vernon's posture but Vernon avoids it. #T1#
Vernon trying to control the action but Anderson is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Vernon goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Anderson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Vernon's guard! Nice work there by Anderson! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vernon (4) vs (2) Anderson
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 working a defensive guard here.
Vernon keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully. #T2#
Vernon trying to control the position here.
Vernon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anderson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Vernon wants to improve his position but instead Anderson has moved into half guard.
Vernon wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Anderson trying to control the pace.
Vernon is trying to maintain the position but Anderson is very close to passing his half guard.
Vernon is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Vernon is looking for a sweep. Anderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Anderson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Vernon! Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (4) vs (5) Anderson#T4#
Vernon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vernon regains half guard.
Vernon wants to get back to full guard but Anderson has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (4) vs (8) Anderson
Vernon is squirming around, avoiding Anderson's attempts to control the action.
Vernon is desperately trying to improve his position but Anderson has a good base and remains in mount.
Vernon manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Vernon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T5#
Vernon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anderson is working away from the top position though.
Anderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vernon keeps working.
Vernon is concentrating on defense, preventing Anderson from advancing position.
Vernon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vernon.
Vernon is trying to keep Anderson in close.
Anderson controlling from the top position. #T6#
It looks like Anderson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Vernon controls Anderson momentarily but Anderson frees himself.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Vernon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vernon is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vernon (6) vs (8) Anderson
Vernon wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving. #T7#
Anderson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Anderson looking to control but Vernon passes into half guard.
Anderson is controlling Vernon's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Vernon wants to pass the guard but Anderson is defending well.
Vernon is trying to control. Anderson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T8#
Anderson is trying to control but can't.
Anderson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Vernon haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Vernon tries to pass to full mount but Anderson defends it.
Vernon is looking to take a break and control but Anderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vernon is thwarting Anderson's attempts to control the position.#T9#
Vernon uses his free foot to push down on Anderson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Anderson. Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (9) vs (8) Anderson
Vernon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anderson is looking to escape. #T10#
Anderson is looking to improve his position but Vernon isn't that keen on the idea.#T11#
Vernon trying to control but Anderson is having none of it.
Anderson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Vernon performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Anderson is defending against the submission attempts here by Vernon.
#T12#
Anderson is looking to improve his position.
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.
Anderson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vernon is working away from the top position though.#T13#
Vernon prevents Anderson from improving his position.
Vernon performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Anderson wants to improve his position but Vernon is controlling well.
Anderson controlling the position for now.
Vernon prevents Anderson from improving his position.#T14#
Vernon trying to pass the guard but Anderson defending well.
Anderson wants to control but Vernon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Anderson is refusing to be controlled, as Vernon sits in half guard.
Anderson tries to get to full guard but Vernon has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Anderson is defending against the submission attempts here by Vernon.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vernon takes the fight on points by 9 to 8.
Isaac Vernon managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Pulling Guard, into his post fight interview. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 18 losses; Tyler Alvarez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 36 losses; Jari Laitila!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Laitila moves into range and clinches up with Alvarez.
Laitila wants to take the fight to the mat but Alvarez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Alvarez has Laitila pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Laitila manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Laitila gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alvarez (0) vs (2) Laitila
Alvarez tries to roll over but Laitila keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Laitila seems content to control.
Alvarez is trying to get back to full guard.
Laitila perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez is trying to control but can't.
#T1#
Laitila keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Alvarez trying to hold on to Laitila's head to control him but Laitila postures up.
Laitila wants to pass the guard but Alvarez is defending well.
Laitila trying to control the action but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Alvarez desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T2#
Alvarez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Laitila stopping the sweep attempt from Alvarez.
Laitila stands and throws Alvarez's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (0) vs (5) Laitila
Alvarez is letting Laitila control him for a moment. #T3#
Laitila wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alvarez keeps working.
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.
Alvarez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alvarez is working hard here to advance position.
Laitila trying to control the action but Alvarez is working from the bottom. #T4#
Alvarez is trying to control Laitila's posture but Laitila avoids it.
Alvarez has one of Laitila's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Alvarez being controlled for a moment. #T5#
Alvarez is trying to control Laitila's posture but Laitila avoids it.
Alvarez tries to bench press Laitila off him but Laitila keeps the position. #T6#
Alvarez wants to control but Laitila postures up.
A lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on Alvarez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Alvarez's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Laitila staying calm.
Alvarez is looking to reverse the position.#T7#
Laitila controls the position.
Alvarez tries to bench press Laitila off him but Laitila keeps the position.
Laitila trying to control the position but Alvarez is working away. #T8#
Laitila is staying tight to Alvarez's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Alvarez is trying to get back to half guard.
Laitila wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alvarez keeps working. #T9#
Alvarez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Laitila taking a breather here.
It looks like Laitila 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.#T10#
Alvarez is trying to control Laitila's posture but Laitila avoids it.
Laitila trying to control the action but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
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.#T11#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Alvarez is trying to control Laitila's posture but Laitila avoids it.
Alvarez is looking to reverse the position.
Alvarez can't do much from the bottom here. #T12#
You can see the frustration on Alvarez's face as Laitila controls the position.
Laitila taking a break here but Alvarez is having none of it and regains half guard.
Laitila is trying to control. Alvarez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Alvarez gets full guard.
Laitila is stalling in the full guard. #T13#
Alvarez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Laitila controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Laitila postures up.
#T14#
Alvarez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Laitila wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.
Laitila looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alvarez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laitila wins on points by 5 to 0. |
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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 45 wins and 31 losses; Tres Sulvar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 84 wins and 63 losses; Conald Petersen!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Petersen 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: Sulvar (0) vs (2) Petersen
Petersen is looking to stall here but Sulvar recovers full guard.
Sulvar is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Petersen controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Sulvar'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.
Petersen postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen forces his way into half guard.
Petersen sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Petersen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sulvar defends it well. #T1#
Sulvar trying to hold on to Petersen's head to control him but Petersen postures up.
Petersen trying to mount his opponent but Sulvar defends it.
Petersen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sulvar is looking for a sweep. Petersen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T2#
Petersen is looking to take a break and control but Sulvar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Petersen tries to pass to full mount but Sulvar defends it.
Sulvar trying to hold on to Petersen's head to control him but Petersen postures up.
Petersen content to control rather than advance.
Sulvar is staying active underneath Petersen, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Sulvar wants to control but Petersen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Petersen is controlling the pace.
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.
Sulvar is refusing to be controlled, as Petersen sits in half guard.
Petersen works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (0) vs (5) Petersen
Petersen fails to advance to Sulvar's back. #T4#
Sulvar is squirming around, avoiding Petersen's attempts to control the action.
Petersen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sulvar is desperately trying to improve his position but Petersen has a good base and remains in mount.
Petersen controlling from the full mount.
Sulvar is trying desperately to improve position.
Petersen trying to control but Sulvar is having none of it. #T5#
Petersen content just to control the position here. #T6#
Petersen tries to control but Sulvar wriggling away.
Petersen wants to take his opponent's back but Sulvar doesn't allow it.
Petersen tries to control but Sulvar wriggling away.
Sulvar really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Petersen content just to control the position here.
Petersen trying to control but Sulvar is having none of it. #T7##T8#
Petersen content just to control the position here.
Petersen trying to control but Sulvar is having none of it. #T9#
Petersen controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Petersen has control of Sulvar's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Sulvar regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Petersen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sulvar is looking to escape. #T10#
Petersen avoids the attempt from Sulvar to control.
Petersen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sulvar is looking to escape.
Petersen controlling the pace for now. #T11#
Petersen looking to control but Sulvar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sulvar keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T12#
Petersen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Petersen can't control as he wanted to and Sulvar manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Petersen is looking to advance position but Sulvar won't allow it.
Sulvar is trying to get back to full guard.
Petersen stalling away here and it's allowed Sulvar to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Petersen advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (0) vs (8) Petersen#T13#
Sulvar is not content to let Petersen control the position.
Petersen controlling the position.
Petersen tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sulvar's legs.
Sulvar seems a little lost for a moment, as Petersen dominates the positioning.#T14##SUB2#
Petersen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Petersen advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sulvar (0) vs (10) Petersen
Petersen looking to control but Sulvar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Petersen is trying to take his opponent's back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sulvar working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petersen wins on points by 10 to 0.
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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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 23 losses; Ricky Clubber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 105 wins and 52 losses; Donovan Trumpinov!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Trumpinov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Clubber (0) vs (2) Trumpinov
Trumpinov wants to control but Clubber is keeping him busy.
Clubber tries to roll over but Trumpinov keeps him under control.
Trumpinov controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Clubber keeping hold of Trumpinov's head, controlling as best he can.
Trumpinov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Trumpinov is trying to control. Clubber wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Trumpinov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Trumpinov trying to control from half guard but Clubber is working away.
Trumpinov tries to pass to full mount but Clubber defends it.
Clubber moves into full guard.
Clubber is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Clubber manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Trumpinov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (2) vs (2) Trumpinov#T3#
Clubber wants to pass the guard but Trumpinov is keeping the position.
Clubber will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Trumpinov is trying to hold Clubber in close to prevent damage but Clubber has managed to pass into half guard.
Clubber is trying to control. Trumpinov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Trumpinov tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Clubber has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (5) vs (2) Trumpinov
Trumpinov is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Clubber avoids the attempt from Trumpinov to control.
Trumpinov has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Clubber's lack of action.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T5##SUB2#
Trumpinov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Clubber pulls his head out easily.
Trumpinov trying to control here.
Trumpinov wants to get back to full guard.
Trumpinov is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Clubber jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (8) vs (2) Trumpinov
Clubber is looking to take a break and control but Trumpinov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Clubber 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 Trumpinov's shoulder. That is not cool. #T6#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Trumpinov can't do much from the bottom here.
Trumpinov looks to move to half guard but instead Clubber has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Clubber (10) vs (2) Trumpinov
Trumpinov is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T7#
Clubber manages to capitalize on a mistake by Trumpinov to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Clubber (13) vs (2) Trumpinov
Trumpinov is in bad spot here.
Clubber is riding his opponent, not letting Trumpinov buck him off.
Trumpinov trying to control the hands but Clubber won't let him.
Clubber has good solid back control here. #T8#
Clubber keeps control of the position as Trumpinov tries to break free.
Trumpinov trying to control but not successfully.
Clubber trying to control momentarily.
Trumpinov trying to control but not successfully. #T9#
Clubber really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Trumpinov.
Trumpinov wants to escape the position.
Trumpinov 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.
Clubber is trying to control but Trumpinov is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Clubber has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Clubber looking to control but Trumpinov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Clubber controlling the pace for now. #T10#
Trumpinov is trying to escape the mount.
Clubber controlling from mount.
Trumpinov tries to lock up and control but Clubber gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T11#
Clubber controlling from mount.
Trumpinov 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.
Clubber prevents Trumpinov from improving his position.
Clubber is taking a breather. Trumpinov 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.
Trumpinov trying to control here.
#T12#
Clubber not doing much 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.
Trumpinov trying to hold on to Clubber's head to control him but Clubber postures up.
Clubber slows the pace down in half guard.
Clubber prevents Trumpinov from improving his position.
Trumpinov 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.#T13#
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 content to control rather than advance.
Trumpinov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T14#
Trumpinov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Trumpinov wants to improve his position but Clubber is controlling well.
Clubber controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trumpinov trying to control from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
Ricky Clubber retains his super heavyweight title!
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