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Bots de Garra 171 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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 60 wins and 62 losses; Darragh Fiachna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 8 losses; Patrick Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Murphy stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Fiachna moves into the clinch.#TD#
Fiachna pulls Murphy into guard.
Murphy tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiachna is retaining full guard.
Murphy is looking to pass into half guard but Fiachna pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Fiachna is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (2) vs (0) Murphy
Fiachna trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Murphy working for a triangle but Fiachna defends it easily.
Murphy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (2) vs (2) Murphy
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiachna keeping full guard, as Murphy tries to pass.
Murphy looking to sit in guard and control but Fiachna gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (4) vs (2) Murphy
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Murphy looking for a sweep. Not yet Murphy, not yet.
Murphy is trying to control the position but Fiachna postures up.
Fiachna pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murphy is keeping the position for now.
Fiachna trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Murphy throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Fiachna escapes and throws Murphy's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (7) vs (2) Murphy#T2#
Murphy tries to buck Fiachna off but Fiachna is having none of it.
Fiachna wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murphy keeps working.
Murphy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
I wouldn't like to be where Murphy is right now.
Murphy is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Murphy regains half guard.
Murphy is trying to maintain the position but Fiachna is very close to passing his half guard.
Fiachna seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Murphy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Murphy wants to improve his position but Fiachna is controlling well.
Murphy is pressing down on Fiachna's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Murphy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fiachna is one step ahead there.
We've been hearing that Fiachna has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Fiachna postures up.
#T4#
Fiachna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiachna trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Murphy looking for subs off his back but Fiachna has passed one foot through into half guard.
Murphy gets full guard.
Murphy is looking to sweep but instead, Fiachna has passed into half guard.
Fiachna prevents Murphy from improving his position.#T5#
Fiachna is pressing down on Murphy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Murphy is holding on for now.
Fiachna seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Murphy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fiachna prevents Murphy from improving his position.
Fiachna seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Murphy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fiachna works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (10) vs (2) Murphy
Murphy can't escape the position.
#T6#
Fiachna tries to control but Murphy wriggling away.
Fiachna looking to control and managing it successfully.
Murphy wants to hold on but Fiachna pushes him away.
Murphy has given up his back here. Will Fiachna look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Fiachna (13) vs (2) Murphy
Murphy is in bad spot here.
#T7#
Fiachna is looking to control Murphy but Murphy is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Murphy just trying to survive but Fiachna is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Murphy is trying to break free.
Murphy breaks Fiachna's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (13) vs (4) Murphy
Murphy trying to control but Fiachna is working from the bottom.
Murphy tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiachna is retaining full guard.
Fiachna is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Murphy sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Fiachna doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Murphy paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Fiachna - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Darragh Fiachna!
A relieved looking Darragh Fiachna thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 11 losses; Friedrich August Von Hayek! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 13 losses; Lochlain OBrien!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
OBrien gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Von Hayek 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.#TD2#
OBrien jumps guard.
Von Hayek trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
OBrien looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
OBrien pulls Von Hayek in to control the position.
OBrien looking for a sweep. Not yet OBrien, not yet.
OBrien can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Von Hayek controls the pace.
OBrien is pulling down on Von Hayek's head. It's preventing any offense from Von Hayek, at least for the moment.
Von Hayek pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. OBrien is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Hayek not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Von Hayek trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Von Hayek being controlled here momentarily.
OBrien is continuing to stall.
Von Hayek trying to control but OBrien is working from the bottom.
Von Hayek stopping the sweep attempt from OBrien.
Von Hayek wants to control from the top but OBrien keeps moving.
OBrien trying to control the position here. #T2#
Von Hayek stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. OBrien swivels though and keeps the full guard.
OBrien has control of Von Hayek's left arm, preventing Von Hayek from doing any damage.
Von Hayek postures up.
OBrien 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.
OBrien working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
OBrien keeping moving, preventing Von Hayek from controlling successfully.
Von Hayek might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
OBrien is pulling down on Von Hayek's head. It's preventing any offense from Von Hayek, at least for the moment.
Von Hayek postures up.
Von Hayek is stalling in the full guard.
OBrien 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.
OBrien is controlling Von Hayek's posture.#T4#
Von Hayek won't allow OBrien to sweep him here.
Von Hayek looking to sit in guard and control but OBrien gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Von Hayek (0) vs (2) OBrien
Von Hayek has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Von Hayek looking to control.
OBrien wants to pass the guard but Von Hayek is keeping the position.#T5#
OBrien wants to control from the top but Von Hayek keeps moving.
OBrien controls from within his opponent's guard.
OBrien looking to pass the guard.
Von Hayek is adopting a defensive guard.
Von Hayek wants to sweep but no luck. #T6#
OBrien is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
OBrien's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
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.
OBrien wants to control from the top but Von Hayek keeps moving.
Von Hayek is trying to control the position but OBrien postures up.
Von Hayek controlling the position.#SUB#
Von Hayek is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and OBrien defends well.
Von Hayek keeping moving, preventing OBrien from controlling successfully. #T7#
OBrien sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Von Hayek's guard.
Von Hayek is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Von Hayek trying to hold on to OBrien's head to control him but OBrien postures up.
OBrien is taking a breather. Von Hayek 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.
Von Hayek is refusing to be controlled, as OBrien sits in half guard. #T8#
OBrien perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
OBrien is trying to control. Von Hayek wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
OBrien prevents Von Hayek from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
OBrien trying to control from half guard but Von Hayek is working away.
Von Hayek wants to control but OBrien is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T9#
Von Hayek is looking to improve his position.
OBrien trying to control the pace.
OBrien seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Von Hayek does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
OBrien is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
OBrien wants to take a breather but Von Hayek is having none of it.
OBrien is pressing down on Von Hayek's thigh, looking to free his foot. Von Hayek is holding on for now. #T10#
Von Hayek tries to get to full guard but OBrien has control of the leg.
Von Hayek wants to control but OBrien is keeping busy.
OBrien is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Von Hayek is staying active underneath OBrien, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
OBrien controlling the action here.
OBrien prevents Von Hayek from improving his position.#T11#
OBrien tries to pass the half guard into mount. Von Hayek knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
OBrien is taking a breather. Von Hayek 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.
Von Hayek is refusing to be controlled, as OBrien sits in half guard.
OBrien seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T12#
Von Hayek is looking to control OBrien's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Von Hayek avoid being mounted?
OBrien is trying to control. Von Hayek wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Von Hayek trying to control but OBrien postures up.
OBrien performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Von Hayek is trying is best to control the position here.
OBrien sitting and controlling from the half guard.
OBrien is thwarting Von Hayek's attempts to control the position.#T13#
OBrien trying to control from half guard but Von Hayek is working away.
Von Hayek tries to roll over but OBrien keeps him under control.
OBrien trying to control from half guard but Von Hayek is working away.
OBrien is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
OBrien wants to free his trapped foot but Von Hayek is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T14#
OBrien is keen to just control but Von Hayek is a slippery customer.
Von Hayek is looking to improve his position.
OBrien is trying to control. Von Hayek wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
OBrien perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
OBrien wants to pass to mount but Von Hayek is defending the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
OBrien wins on points by 2 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Lochlain OBrien 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 18 losses; Felix Suarez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 28 losses; Leonardinho Chai!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Suarez darts in and clinches Chai up against the ropes.#TD#
Suarez successfully pulls guard.
Suarez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chai is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Suarez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chai doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chai manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Suarez keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass.
Suarez 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.
Chai looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Chai drops back looking for a leg! Suarez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Suarez manages to kick Chai off! Chai jumps back into Suarez's guard.
Suarez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Suarez has his hands on Chai's head, controlling the position.
Suarez keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass. #SUB2#
Chai is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Chai is fighting to break Suarez's control of his arms but Suarez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chai is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2##SUB2#
Chai is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Suarez trying to control the position.
Chai trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Suarez manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Suarez (2) vs (0) Chai
Suarez is stalling in the full guard.
Suarez preventing the sweep.
Suarez being controlled here momentarily.
Chai is trying to control the position but Suarez postures up. #SUB2#
Chai is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Our spies down at at Hammer House of Horror inform us that Chai has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Chai pulls Suarez in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Suarez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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 postures up.
Suarez is fighting to break Chai's control of his arms but Chai is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Chai throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Suarez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Suarez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Chai's guard.
Chai trying to control here.
Suarez trying to control from half guard but Chai is working away.
Chai is looking to control Suarez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chai avoid being mounted?#T4#
Suarez passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Chai! Score +3 for passing guard: Suarez (5) vs (0) Chai
Chai has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Suarez (8) vs (0) Chai#SUB#
Suarez is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Chai is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Chai trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Chai wants to escape the position.
Suarez gets his hands free as Chai looks to control.
Suarez is trying to stick to Chai's back but Chai is turning into Suarez. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Suarez's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Chai. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Suarez (8) vs (2) Chai#SUB#
Suarez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chai defends well.
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Suarez is retaining full guard.
Suarez controls Chai momentarily but Chai frees himself. #T5#
Chai is pushing down on Suarez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Suarez is fighting to maintain full guard but Chai has managed to sneak the leg through.
Suarez is looking for a sweep. Chai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Suarez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Chai got a little sloppy there for a moment and Suarez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chai has managed to get both his arms back between Suarez's legs - danger averted.
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Suarez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Suarez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Chai drops back looking for a leg! Suarez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Suarez manages to kick Chai off! Chai jumps back into Suarez's guard.
Suarez keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass.
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##SUB2#
Chai drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Suarez dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Suarez (10) vs (2) Chai
Chai working a defensive guard but Suarez passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Suarez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Suarez trying to control from half guard but Chai is working away.
Suarez passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Suarez (13) vs (2) Chai
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Chai wants to control but Suarez postures up.
Chai is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T7#
Chai tries to roll over but Suarez keeps him under control.
Chai trying to control from the bottom.
Chai wants to get back to full guard.
Suarez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Suarez passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Chai! Score +3 for passing guard: Suarez (16) vs (2) Chai
Suarez wants to take Chai's back but he can't do it this time.
Suarez trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Suarez is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Suarez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Felix Suarez!
Our winner, Felix Suarez, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 74 wins and 76 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 117 wins and 79 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Diesel dives in and scores a takedown into Archer's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Archer (0) vs (2) Diesel
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 seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Archer is trying to control the position 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.
Diesel is fighting to break Archer's control of his arms but Archer is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diesel is one step ahead there. #T1#
Diesel controlling from the top position.
Archer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diesel trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Archer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Diesel trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diesel is one step ahead there.
Diesel content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Archer looking to control.
Diesel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Diesel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Archer is keeping the position for now.
Diesel looking to sit in guard and control but Archer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (2) vs (2) Diesel#T4#
Archer looking to pass the guard.
Diesel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Archer is one step ahead there. #T5#
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diesel pulls Archer in close to prevent any damage.
Archer slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (5) vs (2) Diesel#T6#
Archer wants to control but Diesel is keeping him busy.
Archer is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Diesel is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Diesel is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Archer is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Archer (7) vs (2) Diesel
Diesel is trying desperately to improve position.#T7#
Diesel is squirming around, avoiding Archer's attempts to control the action.
Archer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Archer tries to control but Diesel wriggling away.
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 really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T8#
Archer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Archer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diesel is looking to escape.
Diesel is wriggling around trying to escape.
Diesel tries to hold on but Archer postures up.#T9#
Diesel is squirming around, avoiding Archer's attempts to control the action.
Diesel tries to hold on but Archer postures up.
Diesel is working to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Archer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Archer content just to control the position here.
Diesel is wriggling around trying to escape.
Archer wants to take Diesel's back but he can't do it this time. #T11#
Archer controlling the position easily from mount.
Diesel keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Diesel wants to control but Archer is having none of it.#T12#
Archer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diesel is looking to escape. #T13#
Archer prevents Diesel from getting the reversal.
Archer wants to control but instead Diesel manages to regain half guard.
Diesel tries to get to full guard but Archer has control of the leg.
Archer is thwarting Diesel's attempts to control the position.
Diesel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Diesel.#T14#
Archer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Diesel holds on and takes a little breather.
Archer sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Archer takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
A very excited looking Able Archer made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 17 losses; Gul Dukat! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 61 wins and 40 losses; Tyron Scott!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Scott gets a double leg takedown into Dukat's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dukat (0) vs (2) Scott
Dukat looking to control.
Dukat pulls Scott in close to prevent any damage.
Dukat is looking to sweep but instead, Scott has passed into half guard.
Dukat wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukat is concentrating on defense, preventing Scott from advancing position.
Dukat wants to improve his position but Scott is controlling well.
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.#T1#
Dukat is working hard here to advance position.
Dukat is pressing down on Scott's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dukat is trying to control the position 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.
Scott pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dukat is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Dukat seems keen to control Scott's posture.
Scott stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dukat swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dukat has Scott pulled in close to control his posture.
Dukat is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Dukat lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dukat (2) vs (2) Scott
Scott keeping moving, preventing Dukat from controlling successfully.
Scott keeping full guard, as Dukat tries to pass.
Dukat trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scott pulls Dukat in to control the position. #T4#
Dukat tries to free his leg and advance position but Scott is retaining full guard.
Dukat trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom.
Scott keeping full guard, as Dukat tries to pass.
Dukat is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T5#
Scott is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dukat passes Scott's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T6#
Dukat moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dukat (5) vs (2) Scott
Scott is not content to let Dukat control the position.
Scott can't do much from the bottom here. #T7#
Dukat is looking to take a break and control but Scott is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Dukat swings around for an armbar but Scott sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dukat's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dukat (5) vs (4) Scott
Scott tries to free his leg and advance position but Dukat is retaining full guard.
Scott stopping the sweep attempt from Dukat.
Dukat pulls Scott in to control the position. #T8#
Scott preventing the sweep.
Dukat is looking to sweep but instead, Scott has passed into half guard.
Dukat is looking to improve his position.
Dukat trying to control but Scott postures up.
Scott keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dukat is looking for a sweep. Scott is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T9#
Scott is pressing down on Dukat's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dukat is holding on for now.
Scott passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dukat (5) vs (7) Scott
Dukat is looking to reverse the position.
Dukat wants to control but Scott postures up.#T10#
Dukat is looking for a sweep.
Scott trying to control the action but Dukat is working from the bottom.
Scott 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 Dukat's shoulder. That is not cool.
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.
Dukat tries to improve position but can't.
Scott trying to control the position but Dukat is working away.
Scott working away.#T11#
Scott tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Scott working away.
A lull in the action here.
Dukat tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Scott wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T12#
Scott moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Dukat can't do much from the bottom here.
Well,Dukat is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Dukat tries to buck Scott off but Scott is having none of it.
Scott tries to advance to mount but Dukat denies him.
Dukat is looking for a sweep.#T13#
Scott tries to advance to mount but Dukat denies him.
Dukat struggling a bit here.
Dukat is not content to let Scott control the position. #T14#
Scott taking a breather here.
Dukat is trying to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Dukat'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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott wins on points by 7 to 5.
During a confident post fight interview, Tyron Scott 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; Corona Virus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 67 wins and 45 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Virus slaps away a takedown attempt from Kamenev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kamenev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Virus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kamenev somewhat.
Kamenev has a takedown stuffed.
Corona Virus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Kamenev.#CL#
Virus drives through and clinches with Kamenev against the ropes.
#TD#
Virus jumps guard and drags Kamenev to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Virus has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kamenev has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Virus (0) vs (3) Kamenev
Virus is positioning himself to get back 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virus is trying to control Kamenev's posture but Kamenev avoids it.
Virus stops Kamenev from passing to mount. #T1#
Virus is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kamenev's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Virus preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Virus wants to get back to full guard.
Virus is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Virus is refusing to be controlled, as Kamenev sits in half guard.
Kamenev sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Virus is trying to get back to full guard.
Kamenev wants to pass to mount but Virus is defending the position.
Virus is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Kamenev trying to control the action but Virus is working 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.
Kamenev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Virus knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kamenev prevents Virus from improving his position.
Kamenev is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kamenev trying to control from half guard but Virus is working away.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T4#
Virus moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Virus seems keen to control Kamenev's posture.
Virus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kamenev manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Virus (2) vs (3) Kamenev
Virus wants to control from the top but Kamenev keeps moving.
Virus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Virus tries to free his leg and advance position but Kamenev is retaining full guard. #T5#
Kamenev is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Virus content to stall in guard here.
Kamenev trying to keep a closed guard but Virus is proving a slippery customer.
Virus showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kamenev keeping full guard, as Virus tries to pass.
Virus passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Virus (5) vs (3) Kamenev#T6#
Virus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kamenev keeps working.
Virus content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Virus wants to control but Kamenev is keeping him busy. #T7#
Kamenev trying to remain calm as Virus controls from the top position.
Kamenev tries to buck Virus off but Virus is having none of it.
Kamenev is being controlled here.
Kamenev is looking for a sweep.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Virus wants to control but Kamenev is keeping him busy.
Virus controls the position from side control.
You can see the frustration on Kamenev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T8#
Kamenev is looking for a sweep.
Virus controls the position.
Virus is looking to take a break and control but Kamenev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kamenev being controlled for a moment.
Virus working away.#T9#
Virus is looking to take a break and control but Kamenev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Virus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kamenev is being controlled here.
Kamenev is not content to let Virus control the position.
Kamenev is letting Virus control him for a moment.
Virus trying to control the position but Kamenev is working away. #T10#
Kamenev has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Kamenev is being controlled here.
Virus wants to control but Kamenev is keeping him busy.
Virus taking a breather here. #T11#
Who's going to make the next move?
Virus is looking to take a break and control but Kamenev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kamenev can't do much from the bottom here.
Virus happy to just control the position for now.
Virus trying to control the position but Kamenev is working away. #T12#
Virus is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kamenev is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
You can see the frustration on Kamenev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kamenev is trying to get back to half guard.
Virus trying to control the position but Kamenev is working away.
Virus in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Virus continues to stall.#T13#
Virus is looking to take a break and control but Kamenev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kamenev being controlled for a moment. #T14#
Kamenev tries to bench press Virus off him but Virus keeps the position.
Virus takes a little break here. Kamenev wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Virus is looking to take a break and control but Kamenev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A lull in the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Virus takes the fight on points by 5 to 3.
A relieved looking Corona Virus thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 22 losses; Elazar Shalit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 38 losses; Alexander Mesquita!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Mesquita looking to score a takedown here. Shalit is defending well but Mesquita drives through and ends up in Shalit's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shalit (0) vs (2) Mesquita
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.
Shalit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Shalit keeps moving.
Shalit managing to control the position.
Shalit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Shalit keeps moving.
Shalit might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shalit seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Shalit definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shalit can't keep his opponent in guard - Mesquita advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1#
Shalit moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Shalit escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mesquita gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mesquita tries to free his leg and advance position but Shalit is retaining full guard.
Mesquita advances to half guard.
Mesquita seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Shalit is defending against the submission attempts here by Mesquita.
#T2#
Shalit trying to control but Mesquita postures up.
#SUB2#
Mesquita is trying to work for a kimura but Shalit is defending well.
Shalit trying to control from the bottom.
Shalit slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Shalit holds on and takes a little breather. #T3##SUB#
Shalit looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mesquita wants to pass the guard but Shalit is keeping the position.
Mesquita stands and throws Shalit's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Shalit (0) vs (5) Mesquita#SUB2#
Mesquita working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mesquita laying and praying for a moment but Shalit takes advantage and regains half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Mesquita is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shalit doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mesquita. #SUB#
Shalit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mesquita pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Mesquita is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shalit sees it coming and defends easily.
Mesquita trying to control from half guard but Shalit is working away. #T5##SUB2#
Mesquita is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Shalit controlling the position well.
Shalit is looking to improve his position.
#T6#
Shalit tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Mesquita has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Shalit (0) vs (8) Mesquita#SUB2#
Mesquita working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB2#
Mesquita has control of Shalit's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Shalit regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Mesquita can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shalit is looking to escape. #T7#
Mesquita seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Shalit is holding on tight.
Mesquita controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Mesquita goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Shalit turns into him and now he's in Mesquita's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shalit (2) vs (8) Mesquita
Shalit advances to half guard.
Shalit controlling the action here. #T8#
Shalit prevents Mesquita from improving his position.
Shalit is pressing down on Mesquita's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mesquita is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Mesquita actively working from the bottom here.
Shalit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mesquita keeps working. #T9#
Shalit wants to pass to mount but Mesquita is defending the position.
Mesquita is looking for a sweep. Shalit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shalit tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mesquita knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mesquita wants to improve his position but Shalit is controlling well.
#T10#
Shalit wants to pass the guard but Mesquita is defending well.
Mesquita has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shalit is working away from the top position though.
Mesquita 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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mesquita is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T11#
Mesquita is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Shalit jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Shalit (5) vs (8) Mesquita
Mesquita is looking for a sweep.
Mesquita is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Shalit off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Shalit (5) vs (12) Mesquita
I really don't envy Shalit right now.
#SUB2#
Mesquita is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Shalit rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB2#
Mesquita is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Well,Shalit is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T12##SUB2#
Mesquita is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shalit doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mesquita.
Shalit is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Mesquita wants to work for an arm triangle but Shalit is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mesquita trying to mount his opponent but Shalit defends it. #T13#
Shalit wants to improve his position but Mesquita is controlling well.
Mesquita moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Shalit (5) vs (15) Mesquita#SUB2#
Mesquita is trying to get an arm triangle but Shalit is defending well. #SUB2#
Mesquita working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Mesquita tries for a kimura but Shalit is defending well. #T14#
You can see the frustration on Shalit's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Mesquita thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mesquita tries to move to full mount but Shalit actually manages to regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Mesquita is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shalit is just riding it out for now. Mesquita eventually gives up the hold.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mesquita wins on points by 15 to 5. |
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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 43 wins and 43 losses; Richard Anderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 77 wins and 56 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Anderson has managed to clinch.
Anderson has Toehold pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Toehold manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Toehold works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anderson (0) vs (2) Toehold
Toehold sitting in guard here, content to control.
Let's hope that Toehold 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.
Anderson pulls Toehold in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson continues to stall.#T1#
Toehold trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Anderson has Toehold pulled in close to control his posture.
Toehold trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Toehold sitting in guard here, content to control.
Anderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Toehold from controlling successfully.
Anderson managing to control the position.
More hug and hope from 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.#T3#
Anderson working a defensive guard here.
Anderson is controlling Toehold's posture.
Toehold looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Anderson is trying to keep Toehold in close.
Anderson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Anderson is trying to keep Toehold in close.
#T5#
Anderson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Toehold controls the pace.
Anderson 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.#T6#
Anderson has control of Toehold's left arm, preventing Toehold from doing any damage.
Toehold 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.
Toehold forces his way into half guard.#T7#
Toehold is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (0) vs (5) Toehold
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.
Anderson tries to lock up and control but Toehold gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Toehold can't control as he wanted to and Anderson manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Anderson wants to control but Toehold is keeping busy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T8#
Anderson is trying to get back to full guard.
Toehold trying to control from half guard but Anderson is working away.
Anderson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Anderson is trying to get back to full guard.#T9#
Anderson is refusing to be controlled, as Toehold sits in half guard.
Toehold looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Anderson wants to get back to full guard.#T10#
Anderson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Anderson trying to control here.
Toehold content to control rather than advance.
Anderson is refusing to be controlled, as Toehold sits in half guard. #T11#
Toehold controlling the action here.
Anderson wants to improve his position but Toehold is controlling well.
Anderson keeping control of the position. #T12#
Anderson wants to get back to full guard but Toehold has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (0) vs (8) Toehold
Toehold wants to control the pace but Anderson is squirming around nicely. #T13#
Toehold takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Anderson tries to hold on but Toehold postures up.
Toehold wants to take Anderson's back here but Anderson is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T14#
Anderson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Anderson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toehold wants to control the pace but Anderson is squirming around nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold wins on points by 8 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Tommy Toehold thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 103 wins and 79 losses; Conald Petersen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 60 wins and 51 losses; Helio Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Petersen drives through with a takedown into Gracias's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Petersen (2) vs (0) Gracias
Gracias is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gracias is pulling down on Petersen's head. It's preventing any offense from Petersen, at least for the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gracias keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
Petersen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gracias's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
Gracias won't allow Petersen to pass to mount.
Petersen controlling the action here.
Petersen trying to control from Gracias's half guard. Gracias has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Petersen controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Petersen postures up.
Petersen looking to pass the guard.
Petersen is stalling in the full guard.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Gracias keeps moving. #T3##SUB2#
Petersen sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Gracias doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Petersen paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Gracias - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Helio Gracias!
Helio Gracias seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Conald Petersen had this to say: 'Ta Ta there retard'. |
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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 63 wins and 45 losses; Jerry Curls! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 66 wins and 35 losses; Ricky Clubber!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Clubber clinches up against the ropes.
Clubber wants a takedown but no success here.
Curls prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2#
Clubber has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Curls regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Curls (0) vs (2) Clubber
Curls tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Clubber is stalling in the full guard.
Curls trying to keep a closed guard but Clubber is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clubber trying to control but Curls is working from the bottom. #T1#
Clubber postures up.
Curls keeping moving, preventing Clubber from controlling successfully.
Curls looking to control.
#T2#
Curls keeping moving, preventing Clubber from controlling successfully.
Curls is trying to keep Clubber in close.
Curls looking for a sweep. Not yet Curls, not yet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Curls is working hard here to advance position.
Clubber content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Curls is looking to sweep but instead, Clubber has passed into half guard.
Curls is refusing to be controlled, as Clubber sits in half guard.
Curls wants to improve his position but Clubber is controlling well.
#T4#
Clubber trying to control the action but Curls is working from the bottom.
Clubber is taking a breather. Curls 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.
Clubber is keen to just control but Curls is a slippery customer.
Curls is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5#
Clubber slows the pace down in half guard.
Clubber trying to control from half guard but Curls is working away. #T6#
Clubber has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Jed's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Curls wants to get back to full guard.
Curls is trying to control but can't.
Clubber content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T7#
Curls is looking for a sweep. Clubber is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Clubber is looking to advance position but Curls won't allow it.
Curls slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Curls managing to control the position. #T8#
Clubber postures up.
Clubber controlling from the top position.
Clubber tries to free his leg and advance position but Curls is retaining full guard. #T9#
Clubber not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Curls pulls Clubber in to control the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Curls wants to sweep here but Clubber controlling him for the moment.
Curls is trying to keep Clubber in close.
Clubber tries to free his leg and advance position but Curls is retaining full guard. #T10#
Clubber wants to control from the top but Curls keeps moving.
Clubber postures up.
Clubber trying to control the position from guard on top but Curls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Curls is controlling Clubber's posture.
Clubber wants to control from the top but Curls keeps moving.
Curls might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T11#
Clubber pushes down on Curls's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Curls trying to control but Clubber postures up.
Clubber trying to pass the guard but Curls defending well. #T12#
Curls has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Clubber is working away from the top position though.
Clubber is trying to control. Curls wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Curls is looking to control Clubber's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Curls avoid being mounted?
Curls tries to roll over but Clubber keeps him under control.#T13#
Clubber with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
It looks like Clubber might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Curls is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T14#
Curls has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Clubber is working away from the top position though.
Clubber looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Curls won't allow Clubber to pass to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Curls gets back to full guard.
Clubber is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber wins on points by 2 to 0.
Ricky Clubber is the new super heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Ricky Clubber thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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