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Bots de Garra 163 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 26 wins and 36 losses; Alexander Mesquita! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 12 losses; Lochlain OBrien!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
OBrien fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mesquita feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
OBrien clinches up with Mesquita and pushes him back against the ropes.
OBrien is looking for a takedown.
Mesquita drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
OBrien jumps guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
OBrien is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mesquita stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. OBrien swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita stays in close to OBrien's body and controls the position.
OBrien keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully. #T1#
Mesquita looking to pass the guard.
Mesquita stopping the sweep attempt from OBrien.
OBrien has his hands on Mesquita's head, controlling the position.
Mesquita pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. OBrien is keeping the position for now.
Mesquita trying to control but OBrien is working from the bottom.
OBrien working a defensive guard but Mesquita passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Mesquita is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
OBrien is looking for a sweep. Mesquita is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
OBrien trying to hold on to Mesquita's head to control him but Mesquita postures up.
Mesquita wants to advance to full mount but OBrien doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but OBrien keeps moving. #SUB#
Mesquita drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mesquita jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
OBrien wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Mesquita wants to control from the top but OBrien keeps moving.
OBrien wants to sweep here but Mesquita controlling him for the moment.
Mesquita looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Mesquita drops back looking for a leg! OBrien is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and OBrien manages to kick Mesquita off! Mesquita jumps back into OBrien's guard.
OBrien looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mesquita is one step ahead there.
Mesquita looking to pass the guard. #T4#
OBrien is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
OBrien seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mesquita trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
OBrien is trying to control the position but Mesquita postures up.
Mesquita won't allow OBrien to sweep him here.
OBrien working a defensive guard here.
Mesquita looking to pass the guard.
OBrien looking to control.
#T5#
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but OBrien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OBrien pulls Mesquita in close to his closed guard and prevents Mesquita from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but OBrien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mesquita wants to pass the guard but OBrien is keeping the position.
Mesquita is working hard here to advance position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as OBrien holds on and takes a little breather.
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.#T6#
OBrien is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but OBrien keeps moving.
Mesquita pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. OBrien is keeping the position for now.
OBrien managing to control the position.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but OBrien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mesquita stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. OBrien swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mesquita trying to control but OBrien is working from the bottom. #T7#
Mesquita tries to free his leg and advance position but OBrien is retaining full guard.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but OBrien keeps moving.
Mesquita controlling from the top position.
OBrien looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mesquita trying to control but OBrien is working from the bottom.
Mesquita being controlled here momentarily. #T8#
Mesquita looking to pass the guard.
OBrien keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully.
OBrien is pulling down on Mesquita's head. It's preventing any offense from Mesquita, at least for the moment.
OBrien is trying to control the position but Mesquita postures up.
OBrien wants to sweep but no luck.
Mesquita trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T9#
OBrien trying to control the position.
OBrien keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully.
Mesquita's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mesquita pushes down on OBrien's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Mesquita is looking for a kimura but OBrien is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mesquita to get the leverage. #SUB#
OBrien is defending against the submission attempts here by Mesquita.
OBrien is trying to maintain the position but Mesquita is very close to passing his half guard.#T10#
OBrien is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Mesquita is staying active.
OBrien might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mesquita haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mesquita prevents OBrien from improving his position.#SUB#
OBrien is defending against the submission attempts here by Mesquita.
Mesquita trying to control the action but OBrien is working from the bottom. #T11#
OBrien wants to control but Mesquita is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mesquita is keen to just control but OBrien is a slippery customer.
Mesquita is thwarting OBrien's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Mesquita is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. OBrien doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mesquita.
OBrien makes his way to full guard. A much better position for OBrien.
Mesquita trying to control but OBrien is working from the bottom. #T12#
OBrien trying to keep a closed guard but Mesquita is proving a slippery customer.
OBrien pulls Mesquita in close to prevent any damage.
OBrien is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mesquita trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but OBrien manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (0) vs (2) OBrien
OBrien trying to control the position from guard on top but Mesquita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OBrien preventing the sweep.
OBrien pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mesquita is keeping the position for now. #T13#
Mesquita keeping moving, preventing OBrien from controlling successfully.
My spies in Silverback MMA 🦍 inform me that OBrien has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
OBrien avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
OBrien controlling from the top position.
Mesquita keeping moving, preventing OBrien from controlling successfully.
Mesquita is trying to keep OBrien in close.
#T14##SUB#
Mesquita has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but OBrien can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
OBrien trying to control the position from guard on top but Mesquita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Mesquita working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. OBrien doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. OBrien manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Mesquita looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mesquita can't keep his opponent in guard - OBrien advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
OBrien stalling away here and it's allowed Mesquita to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
OBrien wins on points by 2 to 0.
An out of breath Lochlain OBrien thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 45 losses; Patty O'Reilly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Patrick Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Murphy tries to clinch up but O'Reilly circles away and keeps his distance.
Murphy's coach down at Silverback MMA 🦍 was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Murphy's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#CL2#
Murphy rushes O'Reilly and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Murphy tries to score a body lock takedown but O'Reilly shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
O'Reilly decides to pull guard.
Murphy is looking to pass into half guard but O'Reilly pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now O'Reilly is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: O'Reilly (2) vs (0) Murphy
Murphy keeping moving, preventing O'Reilly from controlling successfully.
O'Reilly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murphy is keeping the position for now.
Murphy wants to sweep here but O'Reilly controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Murphy trying to control the position.
O'Reilly wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving.
Murphy is trying to keep O'Reilly in close.
Murphy being controlled here, momentarily.
Murphy looking to hit a scissor sweep but O'Reilly is one step ahead there.
O'Reilly has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
O'Reilly trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom. #T2#
Murphy wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and O'Reilly is now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Murphy manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Murphy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Murphy has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
O'Reilly preventing the sweep.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing O'Reilly from controlling successfully. #T3#
Murphy pulls O'Reilly in close to prevent any damage.
O'Reilly tries to free his leg and advance position but Murphy is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Murphy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
O'Reilly sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
O'Reilly trying to control the position from guard on top but Murphy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Murphy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. O'Reilly gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Murphy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing O'Reilly from controlling successfully.
Murphy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Murphy controlling O'Reilly's posture. #T5##SUB2#
Murphy is looking for a triangle but O'Reilly pushes his legs off easily.
O'Reilly won't allow Murphy to sweep him here.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing O'Reilly from controlling successfully.
O'Reilly is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Murphy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
O'Reilly tries to free his leg and advance position but Murphy is retaining full guard.
O'Reilly trying to control the position from guard on top but Murphy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Murphy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
O'Reilly trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Murphy working for submissions but it's allowed O'Reilly to get to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
O'Reilly not doing much here.
Murphy trying to control but O'Reilly postures up.
#T7#
Murphy is refusing to be controlled, as O'Reilly sits in half guard.
Murphy wants to improve his position but O'Reilly is controlling well.
O'Reilly passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Murphy! Score +3 for passing guard: O'Reilly (5) vs (0) Murphy
O'Reilly looking to control and managing it successfully.
Murphy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
O'Reilly trying to control but Murphy is having none of it. #T8#
Murphy wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: O'Reilly (8) vs (0) Murphy
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
O'Reilly trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Murphy is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Murphy is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if O'Reilly gets his way!
#SUB#
Murphy defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T9#
O'Reilly doesn't have the hooks in and Murphy manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: O'Reilly (8) vs (2) Murphy
O'Reilly not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Murphy tries to free his leg and advance position but O'Reilly is retaining full guard.
O'Reilly lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: O'Reilly (10) vs (2) Murphy
Murphy 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: O'Reilly (10) vs (4) Murphy
O'Reilly is not content to let Murphy control the position.#SUB2#
Murphy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T10#
O'Reilly moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
O'Reilly controls Murphy momentarily but Murphy frees himself.
O'Reilly is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Murphy trying to move into half guard but instead O'Reilly has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: O'Reilly (12) vs (4) Murphy
Murphy looking for a sweep. Not yet Murphy, not yet.
O'Reilly is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T11#
Murphy is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Murphy trying to control the position.
Murphy pulls O'Reilly in close to prevent any damage.
O'Reilly trying to control the position from guard on top but Murphy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Murphy throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! O'Reilly escapes and throws Murphy's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: O'Reilly (15) vs (4) Murphy#T12#
O'Reilly is staying tight to Murphy's torso, preventing him from escaping.
You can see the frustration on Murphy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
O'Reilly trying to control the position but Murphy is working away.
Murphy looks to move to half guard but instead O'Reilly has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: O'Reilly (17) vs (4) Murphy
Murphy manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
O'Reilly 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##SUB#
O'Reilly is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Murphy tries to get to full guard but O'Reilly has control of the leg.
O'Reilly trying to mount his opponent but Murphy defends it. #T14#
Murphy wants to get back to full guard.
Murphy is trying to control but can't.
O'Reilly wants to pass to mount but Murphy is defending the position. #SUB#
O'Reilly 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murphy tries to get to full guard but O'Reilly has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
O'Reilly takes the fight on points by 17 to 4.
An out of breath Patty O'Reilly thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 58 losses; Vartan Esteves! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 35 losses; Ze Jiurgite!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Esteves darts in looking for a takedown but Jiurgite gets double underhooks and turns Esteves into the ropes.
Jiurgite tries to counter with a clinch but Esteves shakes him off and moves away.
Jiurgite's coach down at Alpha Brasil was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jiurgite's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#TD2#
Jiurgite lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Esteves (0) vs (2) Jiurgite
Esteves is looking to sweep but instead, Jiurgite has passed into half guard.
Esteves is trying to maintain the position but Jiurgite is very close to passing his half guard.
Esteves wants to get back to full guard.
Esteves is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esteves controlling the position for now.
Jiurgite seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Esteves does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Esteves is trying to maintain the position but Jiurgite is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Jiurgite is looking to take a break and control but Esteves is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Esteves controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Esteves is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Esteves trying to hold on to Jiurgite's head to control him but Jiurgite postures up.
Esteves might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jiurgite frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Esteves (0) vs (5) Jiurgite
Esteves is squirming around, avoiding Jiurgite's attempts to control the action.
Esteves regains half guard.
Jiurgite is trying to control the action in half guard but Esteves is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jiurgite takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3#
Esteves trying to hold on to Jiurgite's head to control him but Jiurgite postures up.
Still in half guard, Jiurgite seems content to control.
Esteves tries to roll over but Jiurgite keeps him under control.
Esteves is trying to control but can't.
Esteves tries to roll over but Jiurgite keeps him under control.
Well, if Jiurgite is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Esteves wants to control but Jiurgite is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4##SUB2#
Jiurgite seems to be working for a kimura but Esteves defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Jiurgite is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Esteves has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Esteves trying to hold on to Jiurgite's head to control him but Jiurgite postures up.
#T5#
Esteves has his hands clasped together around Jiurgite's back. He's all about the action.
Jiurgite is thwarting Esteves's attempts to control the position.
Jiurgite is trying to control the action in half guard but Esteves is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Esteves gets full guard.#T6#
Jiurgite trying to control the position from guard on top but Esteves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jiurgite content to stall in guard here.
Jiurgite stopping the sweep attempt from Esteves.
Esteves looking to control.
Esteves is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Esteves controls Jiurgite momentarily but Jiurgite frees himself. #T7#
Esteves keeping moving, preventing Jiurgite from controlling successfully.
Jiurgite stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Esteves swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Esteves 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: Esteves (2) vs (5) Jiurgite
Jiurgite is staying active underneath Esteves, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Esteves is taking a breather. Jiurgite 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.#T8#
Esteves trying to control from half guard but Jiurgite is working away. #SUB#
Esteves is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Esteves is keen to just control but Jiurgite is a slippery customer.
Jiurgite wants to control but Esteves is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jiurgite tries to get to full guard but Esteves has control of the leg.
Esteves wants to control but Jiurgite is keeping him busy. #T9#
Esteves is stalling here. Jiurgite is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Esteves seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Jiurgite has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Esteves (2) vs (9) Jiurgite
Esteves sneaks back into half guard.
Jiurgite trying to control the action but Esteves is working from the bottom.
Jiurgite prevents Esteves from improving his position.
Esteves is staying active underneath Jiurgite, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jiurgite is looking to advance position but Esteves won't allow it.
Esteves tries to roll over but Jiurgite keeps him under control.#T10#
Esteves is trying to control but Jiurgite manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Esteves (2) vs (12) Jiurgite
Esteves is trying desperately to improve position.
Esteves reaches up to try and control the position but Jiurgite seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Esteves rolls and tries to escape and now Jiurgite has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Esteves (2) vs (15) Jiurgite
Esteves looking very determined here, making life difficult for Jiurgite.
Esteves turns into Jiurgite and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Esteves (4) vs (15) Jiurgite#T11#
Jiurgite looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Esteves stands and throws Jiurgite's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Esteves (7) vs (15) Jiurgite#SUB#
Esteves wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jiurgite, who protects the arm well.
Esteves wants to control but Jiurgite is keeping him busy.
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.
Jiurgite tries to bench press Esteves off him but Esteves keeps the position. #T12#
Jiurgite trying to remain calm as Esteves controls from the top position.
Esteves wants to control for a moment but Jiurgite uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Esteves wants to control but Jiurgite is keeping him busy.
Esteves prevents Jiurgite from improving his position.
Esteves frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Esteves (10) vs (15) Jiurgite
Jiurgite tries to hold on but Esteves pushes him away. #T13#
Jiurgite is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Esteves is staying active.
Esteves content just to control the position here.
Esteves trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jiurgite slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Jiurgite gets back to full guard.
Jiurgite looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T14#
Esteves trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jiurgite manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Esteves (10) vs (17) Jiurgite
Esteves controlling Jiurgite's posture.
Esteves being controlled here, momentarily.
Jiurgite wants to control from the top but Esteves keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Esteves is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jiurgite wins on points by 17 to 10. |
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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 9 wins and 15 losses; Felix Suarez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 63 wins and 39 losses; Abu Schaubi!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Suarez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Schaubi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Suarez (4) vs (0) Schaubi
Suarez is looking to take a break and control but Schaubi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Schaubi is looking for a sweep.
Schaubi prevents Suarez from improving position.
Suarez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schaubi keeps working.
Schaubi is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suarez trying to control the action but Schaubi is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Suarez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Suarez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1##SUB#
Suarez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Schaubi tries to bench press Suarez off him but Suarez keeps the position.
Suarez tries to move to mount but Schaubi blocks the move with his legs.
Schaubi has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Schaubi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Suarez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Suarez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Schaubi preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T2#
Schaubi is continuing to stall.
Schaubi is looking for a sweep. Suarez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Suarez trying to pass the guard but Schaubi defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Schaubi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Suarez tries to free his leg and advance position but Schaubi is retaining full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Suarez wants to control from the top but Schaubi keeps moving.
Suarez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Suarez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schaubi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Suarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Schaubi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schaubi is controlling Suarez's posture.
Suarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Schaubi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schaubi keeping full guard, as Suarez tries to pass.
Suarez trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Schaubi manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Suarez (4) vs (2) Schaubi
Schaubi trying to control the position from guard on top but Suarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Schaubi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Suarez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Suarez looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Schaubi puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Schaubi is keen to just control but Suarez is a slippery customer.
Suarez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Suarez is trying to control but Schaubi passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Suarez (4) vs (5) Schaubi
Schaubi just content to control the position.
Suarez struggling a bit here.#T5#
Suarez is not content to let Schaubi control the position.
Suarez struggling a bit here.
Schaubi trying to control the position but Suarez 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.
Schaubi controlling the position.
Suarez is trying to improve his position.#T6#
Schaubi taking a breather here.
Schaubi working away.
Suarez is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Suarez wants to control but Schaubi is keeping busy.
Schaubi stalling.
Schaubi tries to pass to full mount but Suarez defends it. #T7##SUB2#
Schaubi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Suarez tries to roll over but Schaubi keeps him under control.
Schaubi slows the pace down in half guard.
Schaubi trying to control the action but Suarez is working from the bottom. #T8#
Suarez tries to get to full guard but Schaubi has control of the leg.
Schaubi uses his free foot to push down on Suarez's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Suarez. Score +3 for passing guard: Suarez (4) vs (8) Schaubi
Schaubi tries to control but Suarez wriggling away. #SUB2#
Schaubi working for a guillotine from mount but Suarez is in no mood to give up.
Suarez wants to hold on but Schaubi pushes him away.
Suarez gets back to half guard.
Suarez keeping control of the position. #T9#
Schaubi is pressing down on Suarez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Suarez is holding on for now.
Suarez is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Schaubi 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.
Suarez tries to roll over but Schaubi keeps him under control.#T10#
Schaubi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Suarez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've been hearing good reports from Suarez'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.
Suarez is looking for a sweep. Schaubi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Schaubi passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Suarez (4) vs (11) Schaubi
Schaubi controls the position.
Schaubi works to advance to full mount. Suarez defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Suarez (4) vs (13) Schaubi
Schaubi looking to control and managing it successfully. #T11#
Suarez is desperately trying to improve his position but Schaubi has a good base and remains in mount.
Schaubi looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Suarez is trying to control the position here but Schaubi swings around for an armbar and he's got it! This one is all over, courtesy of a slick submission by Schaubi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Abu Schaubi!
An intense looking Abu Schaubi took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'G-g-g-g-gadOOSHED him through a glass door, b'. |
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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 6 wins and 5 losses; Corona Virus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 115 wins and 62 losses; Donovan Trumpinov!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Trumpinov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Virus but Virus pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Virus has managed to clinch.
Trumpinov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
Virus pulls guard.
Trumpinov trying to control but Virus is working from the bottom.
Virus looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trumpinov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Trumpinov tries to free his leg and advance position but Virus is retaining full guard. #T1#
Trumpinov forces his way into half guard.
Trumpinov prevents Virus from improving his position.
Virus is working hard here to advance position.
Trumpinov is thwarting Virus's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Trumpinov prevents Virus from improving his position.
Virus controlling the position well. #SUB2#
Trumpinov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Trumpinov is trying to control the action in half guard but Virus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Virus wants to control but Trumpinov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Virus keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Virus is looking for a sweep. Trumpinov 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.
Trumpinov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
Virus wants to improve his position but Trumpinov is controlling well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Virus wants to control but Trumpinov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Virus wants to get back to full guard.
Virus is staying active underneath Trumpinov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Virus wants to get back to full guard.
Trumpinov wants to pass to mount but Virus is defending the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Virus manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T5#
Virus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Trumpinov looking to pass the guard.
Virus is adopting a defensive guard.
Trumpinov stopping the sweep attempt from Virus.
Virus being controlled here, momentarily.
Virus looking to control.
#T6#
Trumpinov trying to control but Virus is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Virus holds on and takes a little breather.
Trumpinov stands and throws Virus's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Virus (0) vs (3) Trumpinov
Trumpinov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Virus keeps working.
My spies in Alpha Brasil inform me that Trumpinov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T7#
Virus struggling a bit here.
Virus is looking for a sweep.
Virus is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Trumpinov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Virus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Virus is controlling Trumpinov's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Trumpinov prevents Virus from improving his position.#T8#
Trumpinov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Virus keeps working.
Trumpinov is pressing down on Virus's thigh, looking to free his foot. Virus is holding on for now.
Virus is trying to get back to full guard.
Virus keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T9#
Virus slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Trumpinov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Trumpinov won't allow Virus to sweep him here.
Virus working a defensive guard here.
Trumpinov is fighting to break Virus's control of his arms but Virus is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Trumpinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Virus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Virus working a defensive guard here.
Trumpinov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Virus wants to sweep here but Trumpinov controlling him for the moment.
Virus pulls Trumpinov in to control the position.
Virus 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.
Virus keeping moving, preventing Trumpinov from controlling successfully. #T11#
Trumpinov won't allow Virus to sweep him here.
Trumpinov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Virus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Virus is trying to control the position but Trumpinov postures up.
Virus is pulling down on Trumpinov's head to control his posture.
Trumpinov preventing the sweep. #T12#
Virus controls Trumpinov momentarily but Trumpinov frees himself.
Trumpinov stopping the sweep attempt from Virus.
Virus trying to control the position.
Virus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trumpinov is one step ahead there.
Trumpinov showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T13#
Trumpinov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Virus is keeping the position for now.
Trumpinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Virus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Virus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Virus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Trumpinov stopping the sweep attempt from Virus.
Virus working a defensive guard here.
Virus lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Virus (2) vs (3) Trumpinov#T14#
Virus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trumpinov is keeping the position for now.
Virus controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Virus'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.
Trumpinov is trying to control the position but Virus postures up.
Virus trying to control the position from guard on top but Trumpinov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Virus won't allow Trumpinov to sweep him here.
Virus showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trumpinov wins on points by 3 to 2.
A very excited looking Donovan Trumpinov 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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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 72 wins and 73 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 15 losses; Gul Dukat!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Dukat shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Archer is trying to defend but Dukat finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Archer (0) vs (2) Dukat
Dukat trying to pass the guard but Archer defending well.
Archer wants to improve his position but Dukat is controlling well.
Dukat content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1#
Archer is adopting a defensive guard.
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.
Dukat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Archer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dukat pushing down on Archer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Archer tries to get to full guard but Dukat has control of the leg.
Archer is staying active underneath Dukat, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
My spies in The House Of Pain inform me that Dukat has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T2#
Archer preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2#
Dukat is looking for a kimura here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T3#
Archer tries to get to full guard but Dukat has control of the leg.
Dukat performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Archer is looking to get back to full guard here but Dukat has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (0) vs (5) Dukat
Archer seems a little lost for a moment, as Dukat dominates the positioning.
Dukat wants to control but Archer is keeping him busy. #T4#
Archer struggling a bit here.
Dukat 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 Archer's shoulder. That is not cool.
Archer prevents Dukat from improving position.
A lull in the action here as Dukat stalls from top position.#T5#
Archer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Archer is trying to control Dukat's posture but Dukat avoids it.
Dukat trying to control the position but Archer is working away.
Archer holding on.
Dukat is looking to take a break and control but Archer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T6#
Archer is looking for a sweep.
Dukat just content to control the position.
Dukat tries to move to mount but Archer blocks the move with his legs. #T7#
Dukat is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dukat taking a breather here.
Dukat tries to move to mount but Archer blocks the move with his legs.
Archer can't do much from the bottom here. #T8#
Dukat advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Archer (0) vs (7) Dukat
Dukat wants to control the pace but Archer is squirming around nicely.
Archer wants to hold on but Dukat pushes him away.
Dukat controlling the pace for now.
Archer wants to hold on but Dukat pushes him away.#T9#
Archer is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dukat controlling his opponent.
Archer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Archer is working hard here to advance position.
Archer tries to lock up and control but Dukat gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T10#
Dukat trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Archer tries to lock up and control but Dukat gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dukat controlling the pace for now.
Dukat can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Archer is looking to escape. #T11#
Archer can't escape the position.
Dukat 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.
Archer tries to hold on but Dukat postures up.
Dukat trying to control but he's not successful 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.#T12#
Archer just holding on.
Dukat tries to control but Archer wriggling away.
Dukat is trying to control here but Archer has managed to regain half guard.
Dukat trying to control from half guard but Archer is working away. #T13#
Dukat prevents Archer from improving his position.
Dukat is keen to just control but Archer is a slippery customer.
Archer trying to control from the bottom.
Archer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Archer is trying is best to control the position here.
Archer is not content to let Dukat control the position.
Archer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dukat's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dukat's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Archer (4) vs (7) Dukat#T14#
Dukat trying to control the hands but Archer breaks the grip.
Archer controlling the position well here. Dukat rolled but Archer kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Will Archer go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Archer controlling well, preventing Dukat from escaping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dukat wins on points by 7 to 4.
Gul Dukat decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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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 56 wins and 49 losses; Helio Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 116 wins and 75 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Diesel fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gracias sprawls well initially but Diesel persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracias (0) vs (2) Diesel
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.
Diesel wants to take a breather but Gracias is having none of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Diesel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Diesel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracias is just riding it out for now. Diesel eventually gives up the hold.
Gracias is staying active underneath Diesel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel is taking a breather. Gracias 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.#T1#
Diesel is keen to just control but Gracias is a slippery customer.
Gracias wants to get back to full guard.
Diesel takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Diesel is looking for a kimura but Gracias is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Diesel to get the leverage.
Diesel trying to control from Gracias's half guard. Gracias has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Gracias keeping full guard, as Diesel tries to pass. #T2#
Diesel keeps trying to improve his position.
Diesel trying to control but Gracias is working from the bottom.
Gracias keeping full guard, as Diesel tries to pass.
Gracias looking to control.
#T3#
Diesel tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracias is retaining full guard.
Gracias controls Diesel momentarily but Diesel frees himself.
Diesel slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Diesel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Gracias looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracias keeping full guard, as Diesel tries to pass.
Gracias can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Diesel controls the pace.
Gracias wants to improve his position but instead Diesel has moved into half guard.
Gracias is looking for a sweep. Diesel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diesel seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T5#
Diesel is keen to just control but Gracias is a slippery customer.
Diesel content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gracias is looking to control Diesel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracias avoid being mounted?
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gracias tries to roll over but Diesel keeps him under control.#T6#
Gracias is looking to control Diesel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracias avoid being mounted?
Diesel stalling.
Gracias is refusing to be controlled, as Diesel sits in half guard.
Still in half guard, Diesel seems content to control.#T7#
Diesel wants to free his trapped foot but Gracias is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gracias trying to hold on to Diesel's head to control him but Diesel postures up.
Diesel is looking to take a break and control but Gracias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diesel is stalling here. Gracias is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Diesel seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gracias has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracias (4) vs (2) Diesel
Gracias trying to control the position but Diesel is working away. #T8#
Diesel tries to improve position but can't.
Diesel being controlled for a moment.
Diesel wants to control but Gracias postures up.
Gracias trying to control the position but Diesel is working away. #T9#
Diesel is looking for a sweep.
Gracias trying to control the action but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Diesel tries to bench press Gracias off him but Gracias keeps the position.
Diesel seems a little lost for a moment, as Gracias dominates the positioning.#T10#
Diesel is not content to let Gracias control the position.
Diesel 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.
Diesel wants to control but Gracias postures up.
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.
Diesel tries to control but Gracias manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Gracias (7) vs (2) Diesel
You can see the frustration on Diesel's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T11#
Diesel is still trying to improve position.
Diesel is keeping busy.
Gracias is riding his opponent, not letting Diesel buck him off.
Diesel wants to escape the position.
#T12#
Diesel trying to control the action but Gracias just sinks the hooks in.
Diesel really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Gracias's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
Diesel is in bad spot here.
Diesel trying to control but not successfully. #T13#
Diesel tries to roll but Gracias sticks to his back.
Diesel is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Gracias.
#T14#
Diesel trying to control but not successfully.
Diesel is trying to break free.
Gracias just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
I really don't envy Diesel right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracias struggling to keep hold of the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracias takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
Helio Gracias thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 39 wins and 41 losses; Richard Anderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 19 losses; Elazar Shalit!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Shalit gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Anderson tries for a takedown but Shalit manages to get underhooks.
#TD2#
Shalit successfully pulls guard.
Anderson postures up.
Shalit manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Anderson manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (0) vs (2) Shalit
Anderson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Shalit from controlling successfully.
Shalit wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shalit is fighting to break Anderson's control of his arms but Anderson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Shalit is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Shalit looking to pass the guard.
Shalit wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Anderson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Shalit trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Shalit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anderson is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Anderson trying to keep a closed guard but Shalit is proving a slippery customer.
Shalit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anderson is keeping the position for now.
Shalit wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Anderson trying to keep a closed guard but Shalit is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Anderson pulls Shalit in close to prevent any damage.
My spies in The House Of Pain inform me that Shalit has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Shalit trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shalit content to stall in guard here.
Shalit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anderson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Anderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Anderson has control of Shalit's left arm, preventing Shalit from doing any damage.
Shalit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anderson is keeping the position for now.
Shalit trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom. #T5#
Shalit preventing the sweep.
Shalit trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shalit is fighting to break Anderson's control of his arms but Anderson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Shalit from controlling successfully.
Anderson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shalit looking to sit in guard and control but Anderson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (2) vs (2) Shalit
Shalit is trying to hold Anderson in close to prevent damage but Anderson has managed to pass into half guard.
#T6#
Shalit wants to get back to full guard but Anderson has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (5) vs (2) Shalit
Shalit can't escape the position.
Shalit wants to control but Anderson is having none of it.
Anderson controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Anderson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shalit is looking to escape. #T7#
Shalit wants to hold on but Anderson pushes him away.
Anderson controlling his opponent.
Shalit is looking to improve his position but Anderson isn't that keen on the idea.
Anderson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T8#
Shalit is squirming around, avoiding Anderson's attempts to control the action.
Shalit has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Anderson's lack of action.
#T9#
Shalit trying to hold on to Anderson's head to control him but Anderson postures up.
Shalit tries to roll over but Anderson keeps him under control.
Anderson not doing much here.
Shalit is trying to control but Anderson passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (8) vs (2) Shalit#T10#
Anderson slows the pace down.
Shalit sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Shalit is not content to let Anderson control the position.
Anderson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Shalit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T11#
Anderson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Anderson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Shalit wants to get back to full guard.
Shalit moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Shalit looking for a guillotine here but Anderson defends easily.
#T12#
Anderson wants to control from the top but Shalit keeps moving.
Shalit working a defensive guard but Anderson manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (11) vs (2) Shalit
Shalit struggling a bit here.
Anderson staying calm.#T13#
Shalit is trying to improve his position.
Anderson trying to control the action but Shalit is working from the bottom. #T14#
Anderson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Shalit is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Anderson is staying tight to Shalit's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Shalit is not content to let Anderson control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shalit can't do much from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
An out of breath Richard Anderson 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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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 63 wins and 33 losses; Ricky Clubber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 59 wins and 43 losses; Jerry Curls!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Curls looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Clubber! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Clubber (0) vs (4) Curls
You can see the frustration on Clubber's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Clubber looks to move to half guard but instead Curls has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Clubber (0) vs (6) Curls
Curls controlling from mount.
Clubber is squirming around, avoiding Curls's attempts to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curls manages to capitalize on a mistake by Clubber to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Clubber (0) vs (9) Curls#T1#
Curls slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Curls's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Curls biding his time, controlling Clubber.
Curls has the hooks in. Clubber is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T2#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Curls controlling the positon.
Clubber staying busy and making it hard for Curls to control.
Clubber tries to escape but Curls has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
A lull in the action here.
Curls is riding his opponent, not letting Clubber buck him off. #T3#
I really don't envy Clubber right now.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Curls's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB2#
Clubber fending off the submission attempt from Curls.
Clubber prevents Curls from getting a body triangle.#T4#
Clubber tries to escape the position.
Curls is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Curls's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Clubber is trying to break free.
#T5#
Clubber wants to control his opponent's hands but Curls gets his hands free.
Will Curls go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Clubber trying to control the hands but Curls breaks the grip.
A lull in the action here.
#T6#
Curls controlling well, preventing Clubber from escaping the position.
Clubber trying to control the action but Curls just sinks the hooks in.
Will Curls go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T7#
Curls biding his time, looking for the opening.
Curls trying to control.
Clubber is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Curls.
#SUB2#
Curls 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, Clubber has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T8#
Clubber wants to escape the position.
Curls trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Clubber is trying to break free.
Clubber is working hard here to advance 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.
Curls really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Clubber.#T9#
Let's hope that Curls has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Curls tries to get the hooks in deep but Clubber pushed the leg off.
Curls keeps control of the position as Clubber tries to break free.
Curls biding his time, controlling Clubber. #T10#
Clubber wants to escape the position.
What can Clubber do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Clubber rolls, trying to escape but Curls keeps control of the position.
Clubber manages to reverse the position and now he's in Curls's guard. Nice work there by Clubber.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (2) vs (9) Curls
Clubber slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T11#
Curls working a defensive guard here.
Curls tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Clubber sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Curls manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Clubber manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (2) vs (11) Curls#T12#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Clubber seems keen to control Curls's posture.
Clubber keeping moving, preventing Curls from controlling successfully.
Curls won't allow Clubber to sweep him here. #T13#
Curls's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Curls wants to control from the top but Clubber keeps moving. #SUB#
Curls avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Curls wants to pass the guard but Clubber is keeping the position.#T14#
Clubber keeping moving, preventing Curls from controlling successfully.
Clubber pulls Curls in close to prevent any damage.
Curls trying to control the position from guard on top but Clubber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Curls wins on points by 11 to 2.
Jerry Curls thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 100 wins and 76 losses; Conald Petersen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 62 wins and 44 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Petersen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sulvar napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Petersen (4) vs (0) Sulvar
Petersen has knee on belly momentarily but Sulvar bucks him off and regains half guard.
Sulvar tries to roll over but Petersen keeps him under control.
Petersen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sulvar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Petersen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sulvar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Petersen moves into full mount! Sulvar won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (7) vs (0) Sulvar
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen trying to control but Sulvar is having none of it.
Petersen controlling from mount. #T1#
Sulvar tries to hold on but Petersen postures up.
Petersen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sulvar stops Petersen from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Petersen trying to control but Sulvar is having none of it. #T2#
Petersen content just to control the position here.
Petersen fails to advance to Sulvar's back.
Sulvar has given up his back. Will we see Petersen going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Petersen (10) vs (0) Sulvar
Petersen controls the position.#T3#
Sulvar prevents Petersen from getting a body triangle.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Petersen keeps control of the position easily here as Sulvar tries to buck him off.
Will Petersen go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Petersen really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Sulvar.#T4#
Sulvar just trying to survive but Petersen is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Petersen is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Petersen's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Sulvar is keeping busy.
#T5#
Petersen is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
You can see the frustration on Sulvar's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T6#
Petersen is looking to control Sulvar but Sulvar is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Good control from Petersen.
Petersen tries to keep control of the position but Sulvar is staying busy.#SUB#
Petersen patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
I would not like to be Sulvar right now.
Petersen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T7#
Further stalling from Petersen.
Petersen wants to control but Sulvar is keeping busy.
Petersen controls the position.
Petersen tries to get the hooks in deep but Sulvar pushed the leg off.
Petersen controlling from the back.
Sulvar tries to break free.
Petersen really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Sulvar.#T8#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Petersen's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Petersen controlling the position well here. Sulvar rolled but Petersen kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Sulvar looking very determined here, making life difficult for Petersen.
Petersen has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Sulvar's body.
Petersen seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sulvar for as long as he can get away with.#T9#
Petersen is looking to control Sulvar but Sulvar is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Sulvar wants to escape the position.
I would not like to be Sulvar right now.
Petersen tries to get the hooks in deep but Sulvar pushed the leg off.
Petersen slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Sulvar staying busy and making it hard for Petersen to control. #T10#
Petersen wants to control the position but Sulvar frees himself and scrambles - Petersen manages to regain control in side control.
Petersen moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Sulvar regains half guard there - taking advantage of Petersen's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Petersen wants to pass to mount but Sulvar is defending the position.
Sulvar wants to control but Petersen is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T11#
Petersen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sulvar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Petersen is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Sulvar as he works his way to full guard.
Petersen pushes down on Sulvar's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Well, if Petersen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T12#
Sulvar is refusing to be controlled, as Petersen sits in half guard.
Sulvar is looking to control Petersen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sulvar avoid being mounted?
Sulvar 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.
Petersen is controlling the pace.
Petersen works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (13) vs (0) Sulvar
The referee asks Petersen politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Petersen prefers to stall for the moment though.#T13#
Petersen is looking to take a break and control but Sulvar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Petersen controlling from side mount.
Sulvar stops Petersen from passing to mount.
Sulvar trying to remain calm as Petersen controls from the top position.
Petersen tries to move to mount but Sulvar blocks the move with his legs. #T14#
Sulvar is looking to reverse the position.
Petersen wants to take a breather but Sulvar manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Petersen.
Petersen looking to pass the guard.
Petersen is working hard here to advance position.
Petersen trying to control but Sulvar is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sulvar is pulling down on Petersen's head to control his posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petersen takes the fight on points by 13 to 0.
Conald Petersen retains his super heavyweight title!
Conald Petersen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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