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Bots de Garra 174 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 9 losses; Patrick Murphy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 12 losses; Friedrich August Von Hayek!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Murphy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Von Hayek drops down looking for an ankle pick but Murphy pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Murphy rushes Von Hayek and presses him up against the ropes.
Von Hayek gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Murphy.
#TD#
Murphy manages to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Hayek stopping the sweep attempt from Murphy.
Murphy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Von Hayek 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. #T1#
Von Hayek looking to pass the guard.
Murphy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Von Hayek advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Murphy (0) vs (3) Von Hayek
Murphy is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Von Hayek is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Murphy (0) vs (5) Von Hayek
Murphy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Von Hayek manages to capitalize on a mistake by Murphy to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Murphy (0) vs (8) Von Hayek
Murphy trying to control the hands but Von Hayek breaks the grip.
Murphy tries to escape but Von Hayek has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
My spies in The House Of Pain inform me that Von Hayek has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T2#
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.
Von Hayek gets his hands free as Murphy looks to control.
Von Hayek trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Murphy turns into Von Hayek and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Murphy (2) vs (8) Von Hayek
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Hayek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murphy wants to pass the guard but Von Hayek is keeping the position.#T3#
Murphy wants to control from the top but Von Hayek keeps moving.
Murphy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Von Hayek swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Von Hayek is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Murphy passes Von Hayek's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Murphy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Murphy tries to pass to full mount but Von Hayek defends it. #T4##SUB#
Murphy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Von Hayek is looking to control Murphy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Von Hayek avoid being mounted?
Murphy wants to take a breather but Von Hayek is having none of it. #SUB#
Murphy is trying to work for a kimura but Von Hayek is defending well.
Murphy is keen to just control but Von Hayek is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Murphy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Von Hayek is just riding it out for now. Murphy eventually gives up the hold.
Von Hayek wants to improve his position but Murphy is controlling well.
#T5##SUB#
Murphy is working for a kimura but Von Hayek is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Murphy is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Murphy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Von Hayek doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Murphy.
Von Hayek keeping hold of Murphy's head, controlling as best he can. #T6#
Von Hayek is looking to improve his position.
Murphy has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Murphy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Murphy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Murphy is looking for a kimura but Von Hayek is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Murphy to get the leverage. #T7#
Murphy wants to free his trapped foot but Von Hayek is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Von Hayek is defending against the submission attempts here by Murphy.
#SUB#
Murphy seems to be working for a kimura but Von Hayek defends the submission attempt.
Von Hayek slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Von Hayek keeps moving.
Murphy wants to pass the guard but Von Hayek is keeping the position.#T8#
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Hayek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Von Hayek trying to keep a closed guard but Murphy is proving a slippery customer.
Murphy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Von Hayek looking to control.
Murphy forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Murphy wants to work for an arm triangle but Von Hayek is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Von Hayek is trying to get back to full guard.#T9#
Murphy is looking to take a break and control but Von Hayek is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Von Hayek trying to control but Murphy postures up.
#SUB#
Murphy seems to be looking for submissions.
Von Hayek is refusing to be controlled, as Murphy sits in half guard.
Murphy wants to pass to mount but Von Hayek is defending the position.
Murphy trying to advance position but Von Hayek counters by regaining guard.
Murphy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T10#
Murphy trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Von Hayek manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Murphy (2) vs (10) Von Hayek
Murphy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Von Hayek is one step ahead there.
Von Hayek trying to control the position from guard on top but Murphy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Murphy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Von Hayek gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Murphy trying to keep a closed guard but Von Hayek is proving a slippery customer.
#T11##SUB#
Murphy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Von Hayek won't allow Murphy to sweep him here.
Murphy wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Von Hayek is now in half guard.
Von Hayek is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Murphy wants to sweep but Von Hayek has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Murphy (2) vs (13) Von Hayek
Murphy being controlled for a moment. #T12#
Murphy manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Murphy (4) vs (13) Von Hayek#SUB#
Murphy 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.
Murphy is looking to stall here but Von Hayek recovers full guard.
Von Hayek is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T13#
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Hayek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murphy wants to pass the guard but Von Hayek is keeping the position.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Hayek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Von Hayek 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.
Murphy is looking to advance position but Von Hayek has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Murphy (4) vs (17) Von Hayek
Von Hayek can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Murphy is looking to escape. #T14#
Murphy regains half guard.
Murphy is trying to maintain the position but Von Hayek is very close to passing his half guard.
Von Hayek 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Von Hayek wants to free his trapped foot but Murphy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Von Hayek trying to control the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Von Hayek wins on points by 17 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Friedrich August Von Hayek 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 117 wins and 80 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 29 losses; Leonardinho Chai!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Diesel shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chai sprawls well. Chai wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Diesel gets slowly back to his feet.
Diesel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Diesel wants it to stay on the feet.
Chai shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Diesel defends it nicely.
Chai tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Diesel swivels and escapes.
Diesel feinted with a counter takedown.
Kurt Diesel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonardinho Chai.
Diesel stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Chai is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Diesel's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (0) vs (2) Chai
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Diesel is doing well to control the position and prevent Chai from advancing to side control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Chai in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai trying to control the action but Diesel is working from the bottom. #T1#
Diesel manages to get to full guard.
Diesel looking for a sweep. Not yet Diesel, not yet.
Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diesel is keeping the position for now.
Diesel seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Chai being controlled here momentarily.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Diesel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chai stays in close to Diesel's body and controls the position.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diesel seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T3#
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diesel pulls Chai in close to his closed guard and prevents Chai from doing any damage or advancing position.#T4#
Diesel working a defensive guard here.
Diesel controlling Chai's posture.
Chai wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
Chai is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T5#
Diesel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chai manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (2) Chai
Diesel stays in close to Chai's body and controls the position.
Diesel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Chai has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Diesel has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (5) vs (2) Chai
A lull in the action here.#T6#
Chai is trying to get back to half guard.
Diesel just content to control the position.
Chai is trying to improve his position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T7#
Chai manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Chai looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diesel performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Diesel trying to control the action but Chai is working from the bottom. #T8#
Chai wants to improve his position but Diesel is controlling well.
Chai is looking to control Diesel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chai avoid being mounted?
Diesel perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Chai is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Diesel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Diesel's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Diesel (5) vs (6) Chai
Diesel is trying to break free.
Chai gets his hands free as Diesel looks to control. #T9##SUB2#
Chai has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Diesel has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Chai not allowing Diesel to control his hands.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Chai's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T10##SUB2#
Chai patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Chai trying to control.#SUB2#
Chai working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Chai has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Diesel has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Diesel rolls, trying to escape but Chai keeps control of the position.
#T11#
Diesel just trying to survive but Chai is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Chai wants to control but Diesel is keeping busy.#SUB2#
Diesel showing good submission defense here.
Diesel staying busy and making it hard for Chai to control.
Diesel breaks Chai's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (7) vs (6) Chai#T12#
Diesel content to stall in guard here.
Diesel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chai being controlled here, momentarily.
Chai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diesel is one step ahead there. #T13#
Diesel being controlled here momentarily.
Diesel trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai being controlled here, momentarily. #T14#
Chai pulls Diesel in to control the position.
Diesel preventing the sweep.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Chai has his foot on Diesel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Diesel works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Diesel has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (10) vs (6) Chai
Chai struggling a bit here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel takes the fight on points by 10 to 6.
Kurt Diesel seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 67 wins and 46 losses; Ivan Kamenev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 18 losses; Gul Dukat!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Dukat gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kamenev (2) vs (0) Dukat
Kamenev trying to control but Dukat is working from the bottom.
Kamenev is stalling in the full guard.
Kamenev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenev trying to control the position from guard on top but Dukat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kamenev stopping the sweep attempt from Dukat.#T1#
Dukat pulls Kamenev in close to his closed guard and prevents Kamenev from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kamenev engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dukat working a defensive guard but Kamenev passes into half guard.
Kamenev keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dukat wants to control but Kamenev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T3#
Kamenev is trying to control the action in half guard but Dukat is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dukat tries to roll over but Kamenev keeps him under control.
Kamenev trying to control from half guard but Dukat is working away.
Kamenev is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dukat is staying active underneath Kamenev, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Dukat manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kamenev slips nicely into half guard.
Dukat controlling the position for now.
Kamenev prevents Dukat from improving his position.
Dukat is staying active underneath Kamenev, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T5#
Dukat tries to get to full guard but Kamenev has control of the leg.
Dukat has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kamenev is working away from the top position though.
Kamenev is looking to take a break and control but Dukat is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T6#
Dukat has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kamenev is working away from the top position though.
Kamenev trying to control the action but Dukat is working from the bottom.
Kamenev slows the pace down in half guard.
Kamenev is keen to just control but Dukat is a slippery customer.#T7#
Dukat is controlling Kamenev's trapped leg to prevent Kamenev from advancing to side control.
Dukat wants to control but Kamenev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dukat tries to get to full guard but Kamenev has control of the leg.
Kamenev content to control rather than advance.
Dukat is trying to get back to full guard.#T8#
Kamenev wants to pass the guard but Dukat is defending well.
Dukat is refusing to be controlled, as Kamenev sits in half guard. #SUB#
Kamenev is working for a submission of some sort.
#T9#
Dukat gets back to full guard.
Kamenev preventing the sweep.
Our spies down at at The House Of Pain inform us that Dukat has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Dukat keeping moving, preventing Kamenev from controlling successfully. #T10#
Dukat is pulling down on Kamenev's head. It's preventing any offense from Kamenev, at least for the moment.
Dukat is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dukat 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: Kamenev (2) vs (2) Dukat
Kamenev is trying to keep Dukat in close.
#T11#
Kamenev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dukat is one step ahead there.
Dukat looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dukat preventing the sweep. #T12#
Dukat trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kamenev wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Dukat is now in half guard.
Kamenev keeping control of the position.
Dukat is looking to advance position but Kamenev won't allow it. #T13#
Kamenev is staying active underneath Dukat, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kamenev is trying to maintain the position but Dukat is very close to passing his half guard.
Dukat is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T14#
Kamenev is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Kamenev is refusing to be controlled, as Dukat sits in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kamenev is looking for a sweep. Dukat is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Kamenev gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Kamenev takes the fight on points by 3 to 2.
Our winner, Ivan Kamenev, 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 13 losses; Lochlain OBrien! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 61 wins and 62 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
OBrien throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fiachna was covering up waiting for the punch and OBrien finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: OBrien (2) vs (0) Fiachna
Fiachna controls OBrien momentarily but OBrien frees himself.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fiachna holds on and takes a little breather.
OBrien 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: OBrien (2) vs (2) Fiachna
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
OBrien trying to keep a closed guard but Fiachna is proving a slippery customer.
OBrien managing to control the position.
My spies in The Tank Factory inform me that Fiachna has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OBrien controls Fiachna momentarily but Fiachna frees himself. #T1#
Fiachna looking to pass the guard.
OBrien trying to keep a closed guard but Fiachna is proving a slippery customer.
OBrien tries to land a sweep but no joy.
OBrien has Fiachna pulled in close to control his posture.
Fiachna wants to control from the top but OBrien keeps moving.
Fiachna looking to pass the guard.
OBrien has Fiachna pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
Fiachna trying to control but OBrien is working from the bottom.
OBrien trying to keep a closed guard but Fiachna is proving a slippery customer.
Fiachna 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.
OBrien wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
OBrien not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
OBrien keeping moving, preventing Fiachna from controlling successfully.
OBrien looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fiachna is one step ahead there.
OBrien has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
OBrien keeping full guard, as Fiachna tries to pass. #T4#
Fiachna controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fiachna slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: OBrien (2) vs (5) Fiachna
OBrien tries to get back to half guard but can't.
OBrien is not content to let Fiachna control the position.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
OBrien tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fiachna wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T5#
OBrien being controlled for a moment.
Fiachna wants to lay and pray for a moment but OBrien keeps working. #SUB2#
Fiachna is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, OBrien has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fiachna controlling the position. #T6#
OBrien tries to improve position but can't.
OBrien is working hard here to advance position.
Fiachna wants to control but OBrien is keeping him busy.
We've been hearing good reports from OBrien'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.
OBrien is looking for a sweep.
Fiachna just content to control the position. #SUB2#
Fiachna is trying to get an arm triangle but OBrien is defending well. #T7#
Fiachna is looking to take a break and control but OBrien is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
OBrien is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fiachna off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: OBrien (6) vs (5) Fiachna
Fiachna is keeping busy.
I would not like to be Fiachna right now.
Fiachna trying to control the action but OBrien just sinks the hooks in. #T8#
OBrien has good solid back control here.
Fiachna staying busy and making it hard for OBrien to control.
OBrien has good solid back control here.
OBrien trying to control momentarily.
Fiachna rolls, trying to escape but OBrien keeps control of the position.
OBrien trying to control momentarily.
OBrien is not going to allow Fiachna to sit and survive in this position. #T9#
I really don't envy Fiachna right now.
OBrien just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
OBrien trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Fiachna can't escape the position.
OBrien is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
OBrien controlling well, preventing Fiachna from escaping the position.
#T10#
OBrien tries to get the hooks in deep but Fiachna pushed the leg off.
Fiachna is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by OBrien.
OBrien gets his hands free as Fiachna looks to control.
OBrien trying to control.
Fiachna tries to break free.
Fiachna trying to control the hands but OBrien won't let him.
Fiachna tries to escape the position.
#T11#
OBrien is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
OBrien wants to control but Fiachna is keeping busy.
OBrien controlling the position well here. Fiachna rolled but OBrien kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Fiachna rolls, trying to escape but OBrien keeps control of the position.
OBrien is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Fiachna just trying to survive but OBrien is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T12#
Good control from OBrien.
OBrien has the hooks in. Fiachna is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Fiachna is still trying to improve position.
Fiachna wants to control his opponent's hands but OBrien gets his hands free.
Fiachna rolls, trying to escape but OBrien keeps control of the position.
OBrien is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Fiachna looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
What can Fiachna do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T13#
OBrien gets his hands free as Fiachna looks to control.
Fiachna is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by OBrien.
OBrien avoiding Fiachna 's attempts to control his hands.
Fiachna tries to escape the position.
OBrien has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Fiachna's body.
#T14#
Fiachna prevents OBrien 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.
OBrien controls the action.
OBrien wants to control but Fiachna manages to buck him off and is now in OBrien's guard! Nice work there by Fiachna! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: OBrien (6) vs (7) Fiachna
OBrien keeping moving, preventing Fiachna from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
OBrien wants to sweep here but Fiachna controlling him for the moment.
Fiachna slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiachna wins on points by 7 to 6.
During a confident post fight interview, Darragh Fiachna 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 London, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 44 losses; Richard Anderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 23 losses; Elazar Shalit!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Anderson enables Shalit to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Anderson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anderson (0) vs (2) Shalit
Shalit looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
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
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Shalit is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Anderson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shalit is trying to hold Anderson in close to prevent damage but Anderson has managed to pass into half guard.
Shalit holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Shalit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Shalit is trying to maintain the position but Anderson is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shalit manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shalit wants to sweep here but Anderson controlling him for the moment.
Shalit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Shalit keeps moving. #T3#
Shalit wants to sweep here but Anderson controlling him for the moment.
Shalit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shalit managing to control the position.
Shalit is trying to keep Anderson in close.
#T4#
Anderson stays in close to Shalit's body and controls the position.
Shalit controls Anderson momentarily but Anderson frees himself.
Shalit wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Shalit wants to reverse the position here. Anderson has hold of a leg though and he's dropped back looking for a kneebar! The fighters roll across the mat but Shalit is forced to tap! Shalit looks devastated but at least his leg points in the right direction.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Richard Anderson!
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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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 75 wins and 76 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 18 losses; Felix Suarez!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Suarez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Archer on his heels. He'll look to pass Archer's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Archer (0) vs (2) Suarez
Archer pulls Suarez in close to prevent any damage.
Archer is trying to keep Suarez in close.
#SUB2#
Suarez has gone for a leg lock! Archer slips out almost immediately though and dives into Suarez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (2) vs (2) Suarez
Archer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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.#T1#
Suarez keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Archer controls from within his opponent's guard.
Suarez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Suarez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T2#
Archer sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Suarez wants to sweep here but Archer controlling him for the moment.
Archer controls from within his opponent's guard.
Suarez is trying to hold Archer in close to prevent damage but Archer has managed to pass into half 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.
Archer content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Archer is trying to control the action in half guard but Suarez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Archer prevents Suarez from improving his position.
Archer is controlling the pace.
Archer seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Suarez for as long as he can get away with.
Archer trying to mount his opponent but Suarez defends it. #T4#
Archer perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Suarez wants to control but Archer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Archer is taking a breather. Suarez 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.
Suarez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Suarez tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Archer has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (5) vs (2) Suarez#T5#
Archer controlling from mount.
Archer continues to stall.
Suarez wants to control but Archer is having none of it.
Archer prevents Suarez from getting the reversal.#T6#
Archer controlling the position easily from mount.
Suarez tries to hold on but Archer postures up.
Archer controlling from the full mount.
Suarez tries to reverse the position but Archer maintains control.
Suarez tries to hold on but Archer pushes him away.
Suarez looks winded!
Suarez is trying desperately to improve position.#T7#
Archer controlling the position easily from mount.
Suarez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Archer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Archer prevents Suarez from getting the reversal.#T8#
Archer looking to control and managing it successfully.
Archer tries to control but Suarez wriggling away.
Archer content just to control the position here. #T9#
Suarez prevents Archer from taking his back.
Suarez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Suarez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Archer controlling the position easily from mount.
Archer wants to control the pace but Suarez is squirming around nicely. #T10#
Archer sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Suarez is looking to get to half guard.
Suarez tries to lock up and control but Archer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T11#
Archer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Suarez tries to lock up and control but Archer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Suarez looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Archer (8) vs (2) Suarez
Archer controls the action.
Suarez turns into Archer and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (8) vs (4) Suarez#T12#
Archer is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Suarez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Archer seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Suarez wants to pass the guard but Archer is keeping the position.#T13#
Suarez trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom.
Archer trying to control the position.
Suarez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Archer managing to control the position.
Archer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Suarez is one step ahead there. #T14#
Archer controlling Suarez's posture.
Archer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Suarez being controlled here momentarily.
Archer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Suarez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (10) vs (4) Suarez
And that's the end of the fight!
Archer takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
A relieved looking Able Archer 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Corona Virus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 62 wins and 40 losses; Tyron Scott!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Scott tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Virus swivels and escapes.#CL#
Virus forces Scott back against the ropes and clinches.#TD#
Virus manages to pull guard.
Virus has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Virus is trying to keep Scott in close.
Virus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
My spies in Hammer House of Horror inform me that Scott has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virus is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Scott pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Virus is keeping the position for now.
Virus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Scott sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Virus's guard.
Scott slows the pace down in half guard.
Scott is trying to control. Virus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Virus is looking for a sweep. Scott is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Scott is pressing down on Virus's thigh, looking to free his foot. Virus is holding on for now.
Virus wants to get back to full guard.
Scott wants to pass the guard but Virus is defending well. #T3#
Virus wants to get back to full guard.
Virus wants to control but Scott is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Scott with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
Virus is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Virus is trying to maintain the position but Scott is very close to passing his half guard.
Scott tries to pass the half guard into mount. Virus knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T5#
Virus is trying to control but can't.
Virus tries to roll over but Scott keeps him under control.
Virus wants to control but Scott is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Scott slows the pace down in half guard.
Scott's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Virus preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
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.
Virus trying to control but Scott postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T6#
Virus is trying to control but Scott manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Virus (0) vs (3) Scott
Virus wants to hold on but Scott pushes him away.
Virus bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Virus (2) vs (3) Scott
Scott trying to control the position here.
More stalling from Scott.#T7#
Virus trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Virus 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.
Scott wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Scott controls Virus momentarily but Virus frees himself.
Virus trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom. #T8#
Scott is adopting a defensive guard.
Virus not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Virus wants to pass the guard but Scott is keeping the position.
Scott has control of Virus's left arm, preventing Virus from doing any damage.
Virus sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Scott's guard. #T9#
Virus working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Scott's thigh. Scott counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Virus trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Virus is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Scott is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Scott is trying to keep Virus in close.
Virus trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Virus wants to pass the guard but Scott is keeping the position.#T10#
Scott has control of Virus's left arm, preventing Virus from doing any damage.
Virus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Virus wants to control from the top but Scott keeps moving.
Virus wants to pass the guard but Scott is keeping the position.
Virus sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Virus trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scott pulls Virus in to control the position. #T11#
Virus trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom.
Scott pulls Virus in close to prevent any damage.
Scott can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Virus controls the pace.
Scott controlling Virus's posture.
Scott keeping full guard, as Virus tries to pass.
Scott is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T12#
Virus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scott swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Scott wants to sweep but no luck.
Virus wants to control from the top but Scott keeps moving.
Virus works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Virus is looking to pass Scott's guard but actually Scott recovers to full guard.
Virus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scott swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T13#
Virus trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Virus wants to pass the guard but Scott is keeping the position.
Virus trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom.
Virus wants to pass the guard but Scott is keeping the position.
Virus trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom.
Scott trying to keep a closed guard but Virus is proving a slippery customer.
#T14#
Scott pulls Virus in close to prevent any damage.
Virus trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom.
Virus looking to sit in guard and control but Scott gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Virus (2) vs (5) Scott
Scott is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Scott won't allow Virus to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Virus pulls Scott in close to prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott wins on points by 5 to 2.
An out of breath Tyron Scott thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 61 wins and 51 losses; Helio Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 38 losses; Alexander Mesquita!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Mesquita shoots in and gets a takedown into Gracias's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracias (0) vs (2) Mesquita
Gracias has Mesquita pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Mesquita drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gracias looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gracias looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gracias! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracias (4) vs (2) Mesquita
Mesquita is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita keeps trying to improve his position.#T1#
Mesquita struggling a bit here.
Mesquita is looking to reverse the position.
Mesquita is still trying to improve position.
Mesquita struggling a bit here.
Mesquita is looking to reverse the position.
Mesquita is trying to work for a sweep but Gracias has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracias (6) vs (2) Mesquita
Gracias wants to control but Mesquita has made it back to half guard. Nice work. #T2#
Mesquita is looking for a sweep. Gracias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracias trying to control from half guard but Mesquita is working away.
Mesquita trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (9) vs (2) Mesquita
Gracias takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Mesquita regains 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.
Gracias is controlling the pace.
Gracias is trying to control the action in half guard but Mesquita is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mesquita tries to roll over but Gracias keeps him under control.#T4#
Gracias keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mesquita tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Gracias has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (12) vs (2) Mesquita
Gracias takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant 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.
Gracias tries to control but Mesquita wriggling away. #T5#
Mesquita is working to get back to half guard.
Gracias controlling the pace for now.
Mesquita is trying desperately to improve position.#T6#
Gracias wants to take his opponent's back but Mesquita doesn't allow it.
Mesquita is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Gracias controlling the position easily from mount.
Gracias'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.#T8#
Gracias manages to capitalize on a mistake by Mesquita to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gracias (15) vs (2) Mesquita
Gracias has the hooks in. Mesquita is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
I would not like to be Mesquita right now.
Mesquita is really stuck here.
#T9#
Gracias really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Mesquita.
Mesquita is really stuck here.
Gracias is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T10#
Mesquita wants to escape the position.
Gracias controls the action.
Mesquita tries to break free.
Mesquita breaks Gracias's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (15) vs (4) Mesquita
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Gracias keeps moving.
Mesquita sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gracias 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.#T11#
Mesquita trying to control but Gracias is working from the bottom.
Gracias is trying to keep Mesquita in close.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Gracias keeps moving.
Mesquita passes Gracias's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Mesquita is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T12#
Gracias gets back to full guard.
Gracias keeping full guard, as Mesquita tries to pass.
Gracias controls Mesquita momentarily but Mesquita frees himself.
Gracias is really struggling to control Mesquita but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gracias pulls Mesquita in close to prevent any damage.
Gracias keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully. #T13#
Gracias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mesquita is one step ahead there.
Gracias working a defensive guard here.
Mesquita trying to control but Gracias is working from the bottom.
Gracias has his hands on Mesquita's head, controlling the position. #T14#
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Gracias keeps moving. #SUB2#
Mesquita drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gracias dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (17) vs (4) Mesquita
Mesquita has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Gracias has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (20) vs (4) Mesquita
Mesquita tries to bench press Gracias off him but Gracias keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracias takes the fight on points by 20 to 4.
Helio Gracias seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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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 80 losses; Conald Petersen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 63 wins and 46 losses; Jerry Curls!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Curls shoots in and gets a takedown into Petersen's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Petersen (0) vs (2) Curls
Petersen trying to control the position here.
Petersen wants to hit a sweep here but Curls passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Petersen there! Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (0) vs (5) Curls
Curls trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Curls avoids the attempt from Petersen to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curls wants to take Petersen's back but he can't do it this time.
Petersen is looking to get to half guard.#T1#
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 avoids the attempt from Petersen to control.
Petersen bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (2) vs (5) Curls
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Petersen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Curls swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Petersen showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Petersen being controlled here momentarily.
Petersen trying to control but Curls is working from the bottom.
Petersen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Curls keeps moving. #T3#
Petersen is looking to advance position but Curls has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Petersen (2) vs (9) Curls
Petersen is working to get back to half guard.
Petersen is working hard here to advance position.
Petersen regains half guard.
Petersen wants to control but Curls is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Curls works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (2) vs (12) Curls#T4#
Petersen tries to lock up and control but Curls gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Petersen is desperately trying to improve his position but Curls has a good base and remains in mount.
Curls wants to control the pace but Petersen is squirming around nicely.
Curls might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Petersen haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Petersen wants to hold on but Curls pushes him away.#T5#
Petersen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Petersen manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Curls is taking a breather. Petersen 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.
Petersen is pressing down on Curls's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Petersen looking to control.
Petersen is pulling down on Curls's head. It's preventing any offense from Curls, at least for the moment.
Curls is stalling in the full guard.
Petersen is pulling down on Curls's head to control his posture. #T6#
Petersen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Petersen trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Petersen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Petersen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Petersen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Curls manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (4) vs (12) Curls
Petersen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T7#
Petersen forces his way into half guard.
Petersen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Petersen is looking to stall here but Curls recovers full guard.
Curls trying to keep a closed guard but Petersen is proving a slippery customer.
#T8#
Petersen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Petersen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Curls swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Petersen content to stall in guard here.
Petersen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Curls swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T9#
Petersen stands and throws Curls's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (7) vs (12) Curls
Petersen is looking to take a break and control but Curls is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Curls can't do much from the bottom here. #T10#
Petersen trying to control the action but Curls is working from the bottom.
Petersen just content to control the position.
Curls is not content to let Petersen control the position. #T11#
Curls is looking to reverse the position.
Petersen trying to control the position but Curls is working away.
Curls regains half guard.
Petersen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T12#
Petersen wants to control but Curls is keeping him busy.
Petersen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
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.
Petersen is pressing down on Curls's thigh, looking to free his foot. Curls is holding on for now.
Curls is positioning himself well to prevent Petersen advancing to mount.
Petersen is thwarting Curls's attempts to control the position.
Petersen trying to pass the guard but Curls defending well. #T13#
Curls is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Petersen is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Curls reverses the position - he's now on top in Petersen's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (7) vs (14) Curls
Curls is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Petersen keeping moving, preventing Curls from controlling successfully.
Petersen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (9) vs (14) Curls#T14#
Petersen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Curls swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Curls 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: Petersen (9) vs (16) Curls
Petersen tries to get to full guard but Curls has control of the leg.
Curls works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (9) vs (19) Curls
Curls taking a breather here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Curls wins on points by 19 to 9.
A victorious Jerry Curls thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Conald Petersen spoke after the fight, saying 'Ta Ta there retard'. |
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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 67 wins and 35 losses; Ricky Clubber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 78 wins and 56 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Clubber closes the distance and pushes Toehold back into the ropes.
Clubber is looking for a takedown.
Toehold goes for a takedown in the clinch but Clubber prevents it.
Toehold is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Clubber is defending well.
Toehold has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Clubber after a bit of a struggle.
Ricky Clubber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Toehold.#TD2#
Toehold pulls guard successfully.
Clubber trying to control the position from guard on top but Toehold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clubber seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Clubber looking to sit in guard and control but Toehold gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (0) vs (2) Toehold#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toehold trying to control but Clubber is working from the bottom.
Toehold might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Clubber haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Toehold showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Clubber trying to control the position here.
Toehold trying to control the position from guard on top but Clubber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clubber wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Toehold wants to control from the top but Clubber keeps moving.
Clubber has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Toehold postures up.
Clubber seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Toehold pushes down on Clubber's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Toehold prevents Clubber from improving his 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.#T4#
Toehold sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Toehold is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Clubber! Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (0) vs (5) Toehold
Clubber manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Clubber tries to roll over but Toehold keeps him under control.#T5#
Toehold looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Clubber holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Toehold in particular looking to stall.#T6#
Clubber wants to get back to full guard.
Toehold is trying to control the action in half guard but Clubber is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Clubber slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Clubber is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T7#
Toehold being controlled here momentarily.
Toehold sitting in guard here, content to control.
Toehold trying to control the position from guard on top but Clubber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Clubber tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Clubber looking to control.
Clubber is controlling Toehold's posture.
Toehold trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T9#
Clubber looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Toehold looking to pass the guard.
Clubber wants to improve his position but instead Toehold has moved into half guard.
#T10#
Toehold is thwarting Clubber's attempts to control the position.
Clubber tries to roll over but Toehold keeps him under control.#T11#
Clubber controlling the position for now.
Toehold trying to control the action but Clubber is working from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Clubber manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Clubber has control of Toehold's left arm, preventing Toehold from doing any damage. #T12#
Clubber is trying to control the position but Toehold postures up.
Clubber trying to control the position here.
Clubber being controlled here, momentarily. #T13#
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.
Clubber not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Toehold is pushing down on Clubber's leg trying to pass to half guard. Clubber is fighting to maintain full guard but Toehold has managed to sneak the leg through.
Toehold trying to control from Clubber's half guard. Clubber has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T14#
Toehold is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Toehold looking to pass the guard.
Clubber looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clubber looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Toehold tries to free his leg and advance position but Clubber is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold wins on points by 5 to 0.
Tommy Toehold is the new super heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Tommy Toehold 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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