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Bots de Garra 176 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 29 losses; Enamorado Bandito! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 10 losses; Patrick Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Murphy wants to clinch but Bandito slips to the side#TD#
and Bandito counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bandito. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bandito (2) vs (0) Murphy
Murphy working a defensive guard here.
Murphy 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.
Bandito is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Murphy trying to keep a closed guard but Bandito is proving a slippery customer.
Bandito trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bandito got a little sloppy there for a moment and Murphy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bandito has managed to get both his arms back between Murphy's legs - danger averted.
Bandito trying to control the position from guard on top but Murphy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Bandito is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Murphy is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bandito looking to pass the guard.
Murphy is looking to sweep but instead, Bandito has passed into half guard.
Murphy wants to get back to full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Bandito's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Bandito is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Murphy has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Bandito is working for a kimura but Murphy is defending it quite comfortably.
#T2##SUB#
Bandito 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.
Bandito wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murphy keeps working.
Murphy wants to control but Bandito is keeping busy.
#T3#
Murphy is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Murphy trying to hold on to Bandito's head to control him but Bandito postures up.
Bandito trying to pass the guard but Murphy defending well.
Bandito looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Murphy is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Bandito seems to be looking for submissions.
#T4#
Bandito moves into full mount! Murphy won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (5) vs (0) Murphy
Bandito can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Murphy is looking to escape.
Murphy tries to lock up and control but Bandito gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bandito with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#SUB#
Bandito jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Murphy is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Murphy and Bandito has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Bandito wants to control but Murphy is keeping him busy. #T5#
Murphy is looking to reverse the position.
Bandito tries to move to full mount but Murphy actually manages to regain half guard.
Murphy wants to get back to full guard but Bandito has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (8) vs (0) Murphy
Murphy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bandito wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Murphy sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Bandito is looking for a kimura here.
Bandito trying to pass the guard but Murphy defending well. #T6#
Bandito is trying to control. Murphy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bandito stalling away here and it's allowed Murphy to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Murphy keeping full guard, as Bandito tries to pass.
Bandito postures up.
#SUB2#
Murphy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bandito is aware though and is defending well.
Murphy 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.
Bandito trying to control the position from guard on top but Murphy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bandito stands and throws Murphy's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (11) vs (0) Murphy#T7##SUB#
Bandito looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Murphy is not content to let Bandito control the position.
Murphy sneaks back into half guard.
Murphy has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Silverback MMA 🦍. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Murphy wants to improve his position but Bandito is controlling well.
Murphy moves into full guard.
#T8#
Murphy wants to improve his position but instead Bandito has moved into half guard.
Murphy is pressing down on Bandito's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bandito 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. #SUB2#
Murphy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bandito defends it easily.
Bandito wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving. #T9#
Murphy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (11) vs (2) Murphy#SUB2#
Murphy wants to work for an arm triangle but Bandito is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bandito keeping hold of Murphy's head, controlling as best he can.
Bandito wants to control but Murphy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bandito is pressing down on Murphy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Bandito had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Murphy defends it easily.
Murphy trying to move into half guard but instead Bandito has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (13) vs (2) Murphy#T10#
Murphy working a defensive guard but Bandito passes into half guard.
Murphy wants to control but Bandito is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Bandito is trying to work for a kimura but Murphy is defending well.
Bandito has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (16) vs (2) Murphy
Murphy tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Bandito goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Murphy turns into him and now he's in Bandito's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (16) vs (4) Murphy#T11#
Bandito controls Murphy momentarily but Murphy frees himself.
Murphy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bandito keeping full guard, as Murphy tries to pass.
Bandito bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Murphy's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (18) vs (4) Murphy#SUB2#
Murphy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bandito advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (21) vs (4) Murphy
Murphy is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T12#
Bandito wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murphy keeps working.
Murphy is trying to improve his position.
Murphy is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Bandito is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bandito (23) vs (4) Murphy
Bandito trying to control but Murphy is having none of it.
Bandito fails to advance to Murphy's back. #SUB#
Bandito swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Murphy is now in Bandito's guard. A big mistake from Bandito there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (23) vs (6) Murphy#T13#
Murphy wants to control from the top but Bandito keeps moving.
Bandito looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Murphy postures up.
Bandito keeping moving, preventing Murphy from controlling successfully.
Murphy wants to pass the guard but Bandito is keeping the position.#SUB#
Bandito looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bandito keeping moving, preventing Murphy from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Murphy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Murphy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T14#
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Murphy drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bandito dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (25) vs (6) Murphy#SUB2#
Murphy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bandito can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bandito is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bandito preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Murphy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bandito defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bandito takes the fight on points by 25 to 6.
Enamorado Bandito thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 11 wins and 20 losses; Felix Suarez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 31 losses; Leonardinho Chai!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Chai fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Chai gets tackled into the ropes by Suarez. Suarez maintains the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Suarez has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Suarez tries to pull guard but Chai forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.#TD#
Suarez manages to pull guard.
Suarez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Suarez wants to sweep here but Chai controlling him for the moment.
Suarez controls Chai momentarily but Chai frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suarez wants to sweep here but Chai controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Suarez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Suarez working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Chai has passed into half guard!
Suarez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chai wants to control from the top but Suarez keeps moving.
Chai preventing the sweep. #T2#
Chai controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
It looks like Chai 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.
Suarez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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.
Chai is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Suarez tries to get to full guard but Chai has control of the leg.
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.
Chai wants to take a breather but Suarez is having none of it.
Suarez is looking to improve his position.
Suarez is trying to control but Chai passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Suarez (0) vs (3) Chai
Suarez is not content to let Chai control the position.
Suarez is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Suarez has one of Chai's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Chai wants to control but Suarez is keeping him busy.
Chai slows the pace down. #T5#
Suarez is trying to control Chai's posture but Chai avoids it.
Suarez is looking for a sweep.
Suarez holding on.
Chai is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T6#
Chai working away.
Chai 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 Suarez's shoulder. That is not cool.
Suarez is looking to reverse the position.
Suarez is working hard here to advance position.
Suarez is trying to escape the position but Chai is controlling the position.
Chai trying to control the position but Suarez is working away. #T7#
Suarez is trying to improve his position.
Suarez sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Chai wants to free his trapped foot but Suarez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Suarez tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.
Chai wants to free his trapped foot but Suarez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Suarez tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.#T8#
Chai stalling.
Suarez trying to hold on to Chai's head to control him but Chai postures up.
Chai passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Suarez! Score +3 for passing guard: Suarez (0) vs (6) Chai
Suarez is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T9#
Chai trying to control but Suarez is having none of it.
Suarez wants to control but Chai is having none of it.
Chai fails to take his opponent's back.
Suarez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Chai controlling from the full mount. #T10#
Chai is trying to control here but Suarez has managed to regain half guard.
Suarez tries to get to full guard but Chai has control of the leg.
Suarez is looking to control Chai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Suarez avoid being mounted?
Suarez is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T11#
Chai not doing much here.
Suarez keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Suarez has a hand on Chai's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Chai takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Suarez (0) vs (9) Chai
Chai prevents Suarez from getting the reversal.#T12#
Chai moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Suarez (0) vs (12) Chai
Chai controlling from the back.
Chai avoiding Suarez 's attempts to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on Suarez's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Chai not allowing Suarez to control his hands. #T13#
Suarez tries to roll but Chai sticks to his back.
Chai is looking to control Suarez but Suarez is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Suarez tries to roll but Chai sticks to his back.
#T14#
Chai really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Suarez.
Suarez manages to reverse the position and now he's in Chai's guard. Nice work there by Suarez.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Suarez (2) vs (12) Chai
Suarez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai wins on points by 12 to 2.
After winning the bout, Leonardinho Chai thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 103 wins and 82 losses; Conald Petersen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 13 losses; Friedrich August Von Hayek!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Von Hayek throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Petersen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Von Hayek is in Petersen's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Petersen (0) vs (2) Von Hayek
Von Hayek is fighting to break Petersen's control of his arms but Petersen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Von Hayek advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (0) vs (5) Von Hayek
Petersen is not content to let Von Hayek control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Petersen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Petersen is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Petersen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Von Hayek trying to control the action but Petersen is working from the bottom.
Petersen is trying to get back to half guard.
Petersen looking for a sweep but Von Hayek has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Petersen (0) vs (7) Von Hayek
Petersen slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Petersen is trying to control but Von Hayek passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (0) vs (10) Von Hayek
Petersen looks to move to half guard but instead Von Hayek has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Petersen (0) vs (12) Von Hayek
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
Petersen tries to hold on but Von Hayek postures up.
Von Hayek is stalling here but it's allowed Petersen to get half guard.
Petersen gets back to full guard.
Petersen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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!
Von Hayek is looking to advance position but Petersen has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Petersen (4) vs (12) Von Hayek#T3#
Von Hayek wants to control but Petersen is having none of it.
Petersen moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Petersen (7) vs (12) Von Hayek
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Petersen's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Petersen keeps control of the position easily here as Von Hayek tries to buck him off.
Petersen's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Petersen keeps control of the position as Von Hayek tries to break free.
#T4#
Petersen looking to hold on to the position here but Von Hayek rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Hayek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Von Hayek is trying to control the position but Petersen postures up.
Petersen looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Von Hayek working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Petersen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Petersen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Von Hayek is pulling down on Petersen's head to control his posture. #T5#
Von Hayek keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
Petersen stopping the sweep attempt from Von Hayek.
Petersen stays in close to Von Hayek's body and controls the position.
Von Hayek keeping full guard, as Petersen tries to pass.
Petersen advances to half guard.
Von Hayek is in trouble now - Petersen has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (10) vs (12) Von Hayek
Petersen controlling from the full mount. #T6#
Von Hayek tries to improve his position but instead Petersen has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Petersen (13) vs (12) Von Hayek
Petersen slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Von Hayek manages to reverse the position and now he's in Petersen's guard. Nice work there by Von Hayek.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (13) vs (14) Von Hayek
Petersen managing to control the position.
Petersen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Von Hayek wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving. #T7#
Petersen wants to improve his position but instead Von Hayek has moved into half guard.
Petersen tries to roll over but Von Hayek keeps him under control.
Von Hayek is looking to take a break and control but Petersen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Petersen manages to get to full guard.
Petersen trying to keep a closed guard but Von Hayek is proving a slippery customer.
#T8#
Von Hayek is fighting to break Petersen's control of his arms but Petersen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Petersen looking to control.
Von Hayek is fighting to break Petersen's control of his arms but Petersen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Petersen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Von Hayek looking to pass the guard.
Von Hayek looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Petersen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T9#
Von Hayek not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Petersen 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 (15) vs (14) Von Hayek
Petersen trying to control the pace.
Petersen is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Von Hayek! Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (18) vs (14) Von Hayek
Petersen trying to control but Von Hayek is having none of it.
Petersen controlling his opponent. #T10#
Petersen trying to control but Von Hayek is having none of it.
Petersen controlling from mount.
Von Hayek keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Von Hayek is controlling an arm, preventing Petersen from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Petersen controlling the position easily from mount. #T11#
Petersen fails to take his opponent's back.
Petersen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Petersen fails to advance to Von Hayek's back.
Petersen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T12#
Petersen wants to take Von Hayek's back here but Von Hayek is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Petersen controlling from mount.
Petersen avoids the attempt from Von Hayek to control.
Petersen fails to move to back control.
Petersen takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Petersen (21) vs (14) Von Hayek
Von Hayek is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#SUB#
Petersen is persistently looking for the submission but Von Hayek is defending it well.
#T13#
Petersen just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
I really don't envy Von Hayek right now.
Von Hayek prevents Petersen from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Petersen looking for the choke from the back.
Von Hayek trying to control the hands but Petersen breaks the grip. #SUB#
Petersen has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Von Hayek defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (21) vs (16) Von Hayek#T14#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Petersen is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (23) vs (16) Von Hayek
Von Hayek looking to control.
Petersen looking to pass the guard.
Petersen looking to sit in guard and control but Von Hayek gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (23) vs (18) Von Hayek
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersen is trying to keep Von Hayek in close.
Petersen keeping moving, preventing Von Hayek from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petersen takes the fight on points by 23 to 18.
During a confident post fight interview, Conald Petersen 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 69 wins and 46 losses; Ivan Kamenev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 19 losses; Gul Dukat!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Kamenev shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kamenev (2) vs (0) Dukat
Dukat wants to improve his position but Kamenev is controlling well.
Kamenev is stalling here. Dukat is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kamenev seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Dukat has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kamenev (2) vs (4) Dukat
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenev is trying to control Dukat's posture but Dukat avoids it. #T1#
Kamenev is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Kamenev is looking to reverse the position.
Dukat tries to advance to mount but Kamenev denies him.
Kamenev is looking to reverse the position.
Dukat working away.
Kamenev is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Convicted Top Team, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T2#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Kamenev sneaks back into half guard.
Kamenev wants to get back to full guard.
Dukat wants to take a breather but Kamenev is having none of it.
Dukat is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Dukat wants to free his trapped foot but Kamenev is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kamenev is looking to control Dukat's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kamenev avoid being mounted?
Kamenev desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Dukat controlling the pace. #T4#
Dukat wants to pass the guard but Kamenev is defending well.
Dukat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kamenev keeps working.
Dukat seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dukat is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (2) vs (7) Dukat#T5#
Kamenev working to try and regain half guard.
Dukat is looking to work his way around to Kamenev's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T6#
Kamenev really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dukat tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dukat looking to control but Kamenev is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dukat controlling from mount. #T7#
Kamenev is squirming around, avoiding Dukat's attempts to control the action.
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 content just to control the position here. #T8#
Kamenev is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dukat wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Kamenev wants to control but Dukat is having none of it.
Dukat controlling his opponent.
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.
Kamenev tries to lock up and control but Dukat gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T9#
Dukat trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kamenev tries to control the position but Dukat now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kamenev (2) vs (10) Dukat
My spies in The House Of Pain inform me that Dukat has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Dukat is not going to allow Kamenev to sit and survive in this position.
Dukat is trying to stick to Kamenev's back but Kamenev is turning into Dukat. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dukat's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kamenev. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (4) vs (10) Dukat
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dukat holds on and takes a little breather. #T10#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kamenev controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dukat looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kamenev is one step ahead there.
Dukat is looking to sweep but instead, Kamenev has passed into half guard.
#T11#
Dukat trying to control here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dukat won't allow Kamenev to pass to mount. #T12#
Kamenev has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (7) vs (10) Dukat
Dukat working to try and regain half guard.
Kamenev manages to capitalize on a mistake by Dukat to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kamenev (10) vs (10) Dukat
Dukat looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Dukat rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T13#
Kamenev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dukat knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dukat tries to get to full guard but Kamenev has control of the leg.
Kamenev is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Dukat reverses the position - he's now on top in Kamenev's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (10) vs (12) Dukat#T14#
Kamenev wants to sweep but no luck.
Kamenev controls Dukat momentarily but Dukat frees himself.
Kamenev wants to improve his position but instead Dukat has moved into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dukat is keen to just control but Kamenev is a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dukat wins on points by 12 to 10.
Gul Dukat bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love 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 24 wins and 21 losses; Ian Laperierre! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 39 losses; Alexander Mesquita!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Mesquita instigates a clinch.
Laperierre changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mesquita fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Laperierre moves into the clinch.
Laperierre tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Laperierre tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mesquita just stands there and leans against the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ian Laperierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Laperierre gets control of Mesquita's arms and successfully pulls guard. Laperierre will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Laperierre trying to control the position.
Mesquita trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mesquita 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laperierre swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Laperierre wants to sweep here but Mesquita controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Mesquita controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Laperierre 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.
Laperierre keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully.
Mesquita looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Laperierre is trying to control the position but Mesquita postures up.
Laperierre is pulling down on Mesquita's head. It's preventing any offense from Mesquita, at least for the moment.#T2#
Laperierre trying to control the position.
Laperierre might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mesquita wants to pass the guard but Laperierre is keeping the position.
Laperierre has control of Mesquita's left arm, preventing Mesquita from doing any damage.
Laperierre lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laperierre (2) vs (0) Mesquita
Laperierre trying to control but Mesquita is working from the bottom. #T3#
Laperierre preventing the sweep.
Laperierre controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mesquita working a defensive guard here.
Laperierre not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mesquita tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Laperierre looking to pass the guard.
Mesquita manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Laperierre manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laperierre (2) vs (2) Mesquita
Laperierre is pulling down on Mesquita's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Mesquita thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T4#
Laperierre pulls Mesquita in close to his closed guard and prevents Mesquita from doing any damage or advancing position.
Laperierre keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Mesquita drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mesquita jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mesquita being controlled here momentarily.
Laperierre wants to hit a sweep here but Mesquita passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Laperierre there! Score +3 for passing guard: Laperierre (2) vs (5) Mesquita#T5#
Laperierre tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
Mesquita has control of Laperierre's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Laperierre regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Laperierre tries to lock up and control but Mesquita gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Laperierre is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mesquita is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Laperierre is working to get back to half guard.
Laperierre wants to hold on but Mesquita pushes him away.
Laperierre manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T6#
Laperierre preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Laperierre is looking to control Mesquita's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Laperierre avoid being mounted?
Laperierre is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Mesquita wants to work for an arm triangle but Laperierre is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T7#
Laperierre regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mesquita passes into half guard.
Laperierre gets back to full guard.
Laperierre is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Laperierre is really struggling to control Mesquita but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Mesquita stopping the sweep attempt from Laperierre.#T8#
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Laperierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mesquita controls from within his opponent's guard.
Laperierre managing to control the position.
Laperierre trying to control the position.
Mesquita is pushing down on Laperierre's leg trying to pass to half guard. Laperierre is fighting to maintain full guard but Mesquita has managed to sneak the leg through.
Laperierre has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mesquita is working away from the top position though.#T9##SUB2#
Mesquita is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Laperierre sees it coming and defends easily.
Mesquita trying to control from half guard but Laperierre is working away.
Laperierre looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Mesquita is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Laperierre tries to roll over but Mesquita keeps him under control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Laperierre is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Mesquita is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Laperierre is just riding it out for now. Mesquita eventually gives up the hold.
Laperierre wants to control but Mesquita is keeping busy.
#T10#
Laperierre gets back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mesquita trying to control but Laperierre is working from the bottom.
Laperierre looking to control.
Laperierre pulls Mesquita in close to prevent any damage.
Mesquita is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T11#
Laperierre looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mesquita is one step ahead there.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Laperierre keeps moving.
Mesquita is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Mesquita is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Laperierre is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Laperierre has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laperierre (4) vs (5) Mesquita#T12#
Laperierre stays in close to Mesquita's body and controls the position.
Laperierre won't allow Mesquita to sweep him here.
Laperierre wants to pass the guard but Mesquita is keeping the position.
Laperierre is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T13#
Mesquita wants to sweep but no luck.
Our spies down at at Belmiro Academy inform us that Mesquita has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Laperierre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Mesquita has his foot on Laperierre's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Laperierre works his way back into a safe position though.
Laperierre looking to sit in guard and control but Mesquita gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laperierre (4) vs (7) Mesquita
Laperierre pulls Mesquita in to control the position. #SUB2#
Mesquita drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mesquita jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Laperierre 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.
Mesquita sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T14#
Mesquita won't allow Laperierre to sweep him here.
Laperierre keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully.
Laperierre looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mesquita pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laperierre is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laperierre not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mesquita stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laperierre swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mesquita wins on points by 7 to 4. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 77 wins and 76 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 8 losses; Corona Virus!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Virus moves into range and clinches up with Archer.
Virus wants a takedown but no success here.
Archer wants a takedown.
Virus changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Archer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Virus gets a clinch.
Virus jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Archer walks away with a smile on his face. Virus gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Able Archer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corona Virus.#CL2#
Virus moves into the clinch successfully.
We've been informed that Virus has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Virus is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Archer to keep the fight standing.
Archer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Virus is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Archer wants to take the fight to the mat but Virus manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Virus tries to pull guard but Archer holds him up against the ropes and eventually Virus drops back down to his feet.
Virus jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Archer walks away with a smile on his face. Virus gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Archer seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Virus takes the fight into the clinch.
Virus jumps guard but Archer stands there with Virus around his waist. Virus gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Virus tries to pull guard but Archer holds him up against the ropes and eventually Virus drops back down to his feet.
Virus fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T1#
Archer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Virus pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Virus drives through and clinches with Archer against the ropes.
Archer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Virus prevents it.
Archer wants a takedown.
Virus gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Archer.
Virus tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Archer tries for a takedown but Virus manages to get underhooks.
Virus tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Archer has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Virus after a bit of a struggle.
Virus is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Archer is defending well.
Virus can't get the takedown.
Virus tries to pull guard but Archer forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Virus tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Archer just stands there and leans against the ropes.#T2#
Virus can't get the takedown.
Virus tries to pull guard but Archer won't allow it.
Archer is trying to drag Virus to the mat but Virus just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Virus is looking for a takedown.
Archer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Archer is looking for a takedown.
Archer stops a takedown attempt from Virus.
Archer stops a takedown attempt from Virus.
Virus is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Virus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Archer smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Virus forces Archer back against the ropes and clinches.
Virus tries to pull guard but Archer holds him up against the ropes and eventually Virus drops back down to his feet.
#T3#
Virus is trying to pull guard but Archer has him pressed against the ropes.
Virus is trying to pull guard but Archer has him pressed against the ropes.
Archer wants a takedown.
Virus tries for a takedown. No joy.
Virus jumps guard but Archer turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Virus fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Archer has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Virus after a bit of a struggle.
Virus is trying to pull guard but Archer has him pressed against the ropes.
Virus jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Archer walks away with a smile on his face. Virus gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Virus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Archer keeps the fight on the outside.
Archer keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Virus darts in and clinches Archer up against the ropes.
Virus tries to score a body lock takedown but Archer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Archer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Virus prevents it.
Archer is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T4#
Archer is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Virus gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Virus is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Archer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Archer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Virus fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Archer or perhaps it was just good defense by Virus, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Virus takes the fight into the clinch.
Archer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Virus fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Virus clinches.
Virus is trying to pull guard but Archer has him pressed against the ropes.
Virus tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Virus jumps guard but Archer turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Virus is trying to pull guard but Archer turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.#T5#
Archer goes for a takedown attempt but Virus pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Virus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Archer tries for a takedown. No joy.
Virus jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Archer walks away with a smile on his face. Virus gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Virus moves in looking to clinch but Archer pushes him off.
Archer doesn't manage to clinch there - Virus circles away.
#CL2#
Virus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Archer tries to score a body lock takedown but Virus shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Archer wants a takedown.
Virus tries to pull guard but Archer forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Virus jumps guard but Archer turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Virus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Archer smiles and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Virus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Archer seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T6##CL2#
Virus gets a clinch.
Archer drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Virus gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Archer is looking for a takedown.
Virus is trying to pull guard but Archer turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Archer wants a takedown but no success here.
Archer has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Virus after a bit of a struggle.
Archer gets underhooks to prevent Virus's takedown attempt.
Virus is looking to take this one to the mat.
Archer wants to take the fight to the mat but Virus manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Virus tries to pull guard but Archer forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Virus jumps guard but Archer stands there with Virus around his waist. Virus gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Virus is trying to pull guard but Archer turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Virus tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T7#
Archer is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Virus jumps guard but Archer turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Virus fails to pull guard.
Virus looks winded!
Virus tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Virus is trying to pull guard but Archer has him pressed against the ropes.
Virus is trying to pull guard but Archer has him pressed against the ropes.
Virus prevents the takedown attempt.
Virus jumps guard but Archer turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Virus tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Archer just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Archer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Virus pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Virus jumps guard but Archer turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Virus tries to pull guard but Archer won't allow it.
Archer goes for a takedown attempt but Virus pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Virus wants to clinch up but Archer keeps it at a distance.
Corona Virus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Virus clinches.
Virus tries to pull guard but Archer holds him up against the ropes and eventually Virus drops back down to his feet.
Virus is pressed up against the ropes. Archer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Virus down to the mat. Virus avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T8#
Archer tries to clinch up but Virus circles away and keeps his distance.
Archer swats away the attempt to clinch by Virus.#CL2#
Virus gets a clinch.
Virus is looking for a takedown.
Virus prevents the takedown attempt.
Virus is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Archer to keep the fight standing.
Archer wants a takedown but no success here.
Virus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Archer smiles and moves away.
Virus tries to clinch up.
Archer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Virus takes the fight into the clinch.
Archer is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Virus gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T9#
Virus tries to pull guard but Archer forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Virus is trying to pull guard but Archer has him pressed against the ropes.
Virus can't get the takedown.
Virus is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Archer to keep the fight standing.
Archer goes for a takedown attempt but Virus pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Archer swats away the attempt to clinch by Virus.#CL2#
Virus clinches with his opponent.
Virus stops a takedown attempt from Archer.
Virus wants a takedown.
Virus tries to score a body lock takedown but Archer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Archer has Virus pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Virus manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Virus is trying to pull guard but Archer turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Archer is working for takedown but Virus is calmly controlling the position for now.
Archer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Virus jumps guard but Archer turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing. #T10#
Virus wants to take the fight to the mat but Archer manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Archer has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Virus avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Archer tries for a takedown but Virus manages to get underhooks.
Virus jumps guard but Archer stands there with Virus around his waist. Virus gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Virus tries for a takedown. No joy.
Archer is looking to take this one to the mat.
Virus is pressed up against the ropes. Archer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Virus down to the mat. Virus avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Archer gets tackled into the ropes by Virus. Virus maintains the clinch.
Archer tries for a takedown but Virus manages to get underhooks.
Virus is trying to pull guard but Archer has him pressed against the ropes.
Virus is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Archer to keep the fight standing.
Archer is looking to take this one to the mat.
Archer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Virus fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Virus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T11#
Virus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Archer smiles and moves away.
Virus moves in looking to clinch but Archer pushes him off.
As Virus tries to get set, Archer tries to push him back and clinch up but Virus manages to avoid the attempt.#CL2#
Virus moves into range and clinches up with Archer.
Virus tries to pull guard but Archer forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Archer tries to score a body lock takedown but Virus shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Virus tries to pull guard but Archer won't allow it.
Archer has Virus pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Virus manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Archer wants a takedown.
Virus drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Virus prevents the takedown attempt.
Virus is working for takedown but Archer is calmly controlling the position for now.
Archer tries for a takedown but Virus manages to get underhooks.
Archer drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Virus gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T12#
Virus wants to take the fight to the mat but Archer manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Archer has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Virus after a bit of a struggle.
Virus jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Archer walks away with a smile on his face. Virus gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Archer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Virus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Virus looking for a takedown.
Archer prevents the takedown attempt.
Archer tries for a takedown. No joy.
Virus jumps guard but Archer stands there with Virus around his waist. Virus gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Virus jumps guard but Archer stands there with Virus around his waist. Virus gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Archer tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T13#
Virus is trying to pull guard but Archer turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Virus gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Archer.
Archer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Virus is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Virus tries to pull guard but Archer won't allow it.
Virus is trying to pull guard but Archer has him pressed against the ropes.
Virus tries to pull guard but Archer holds him up against the ropes and eventually Virus drops back down to his feet.
Virus tries to pull guard but Archer forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Archer prevents the takedown attempt.
Virus has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Archer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Virus tries to pull guard but Archer won't allow it.
Virus tries to pull guard but Archer won't allow it.
#T14#
Virus tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Virus gets underhooks to prevent Archer's takedown attempt.
Archer tries for a takedown but Virus manages to get underhooks.
Virus is trying to pull guard but Archer has him pressed against the ropes.
Virus prevents the takedown attempt.
Archer has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Virus avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Virus tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Archer just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Virus is pressed up against the ropes. Archer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Virus down to the mat. Virus avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Virus closes the distance and pushes Archer back into the ropes.
Archer has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Virus avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Virus gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Archer.
Virus is trying to pull guard but Archer turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Virus tries to pull guard but Archer forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Virus jumps guard but Archer turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Archer is heads and Virus is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Archer takes the fight on points by 1 to 0.
After winning the bout, Able Archer thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 25 losses; Ricky Judge! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 44 losses; Richard Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Judge drives through and clinches with Anderson against the ropes.
#TD#
Judge gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Judge (2) vs (0) Anderson
Judge has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Judge from controlling successfully.
Anderson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Judge's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Judge (2) vs (2) Anderson
Judge is trying to keep Anderson in close.
Anderson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Judge (2) vs (5) Anderson
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson takes a little break here. Judge wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T1#
Anderson trying to control the position but Judge is working away.
Judge trying to remain calm as Anderson controls from the top position.
Judge is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #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.
Judge regains half guard.
Anderson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Judge does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Judge is trying to maintain the position but Anderson is very close to passing his 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.
Anderson wants to pass to mount but Judge is defending the position.
Well, if Anderson 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.
#T3#
Anderson is thwarting Judge's attempts to control the position.
Anderson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Let's hope that Anderson 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.
Judge tries to roll over but Anderson keeps him under control.#T4#
Anderson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Judge is trying to get back to full guard.#T5#
Judge is looking to get back to full guard here but Anderson has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Judge (2) vs (8) Anderson
Anderson has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Judge (2) vs (10) Anderson
Judge tries to hold on but Anderson pushes him away.
Anderson controlling the pace for now. #T6#
Judge really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Judge is squirming around, avoiding Anderson's attempts to control the action.
Anderson fails to move to back control.
Anderson content just to control the position here. #T7#
Judge really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Anderson controlling from mount. #T8#
Judge is squirming around, avoiding Anderson's attempts to control the action.
Judge is trying to escape the mount.
Judge might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Anderson controlling the pace for now.
Anderson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Judge is looking to escape. #T9#
Anderson controlling the pace for now.
Anderson looking to control but Judge is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Anderson controlling from the full mount.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Anderson.#T10#
Anderson forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Judge (2) vs (13) Anderson#SUB2#
Anderson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Judge is defending well though. Anderson let's go of the attempt for now.
Judge tries to escape the position.
#T11#
Judge looking very determined here, making life difficult for Anderson.
Judge rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Judge is looking to control Anderson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Judge avoid being mounted?#T12#
Anderson passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Judge (2) vs (16) Anderson
Judge is in all sorts of trouble here.
Anderson is trying to take his opponent's back.
Judge wants to hold on but Anderson pushes him away.#T13#
Judge is wriggling around trying to escape.
Judge wants to control but Anderson is having none of it.
Judge manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T14#
Judge wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy.
Anderson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Anderson trying to control the action but Judge is working from the bottom.
Anderson works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Judge (2) vs (19) Anderson
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson wins on points by 19 to 2.
A victorious Richard Anderson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 62 wins and 52 losses; Helio Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 63 wins and 41 losses; Tyron Scott!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Gracias feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracias (2) vs (0) Scott
Scott wants to sweep here but Gracias controlling him for the moment.
Gracias looking to pass the guard.
Gracias is looking to pass into half guard but Scott pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Scott is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (2) vs (2) Scott
Gracias is controlling Scott's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Scott wants to pass the guard but Gracias is keeping the position.#T1#
Gracias wants to sweep here but Scott controlling him for the moment.
Scott controlling from the top position.
Scott trying to control but Gracias is working from the bottom. #T2#
Scott controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gracias not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Scott tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracias is retaining full guard. #T3#
Gracias trying to keep a closed guard but Scott is proving a slippery customer.
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.
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.
Scott is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Scott trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Scott trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracias pulls Scott in close to prevent any damage.
Gracias working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Scott advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (2) vs (5) Scott#T5#
Scott is staying tight to Gracias's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Scott's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T6#
Gracias manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (4) vs (5) Scott
Gracias wants to take a breather but Scott is having none of it.
Scott tries to get to full guard but Gracias has control of the leg.
Gracias wants to control but Scott is keeping him busy.
Gracias trying to mount his opponent but Scott defends it. #T7#
Gracias wants to control but Scott is keeping him busy.
Gracias prevents Scott from improving his position.
Gracias stalling.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T8#
Scott is positioning himself well to prevent Gracias advancing to mount.
Gracias wants to take a breather but Scott is having none of it.
Scott is looking to improve his position.
#T9#
Gracias wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scott keeps working.
Scott is positioning himself well to prevent Gracias advancing to mount.
Scott has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracias is working away from the top position though.
Gracias stalling away here and it's allowed Scott to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T10#
Scott trying to control the position here.
Gracias 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: Gracias (4) vs (7) Scott
Scott wants to control from the top but Gracias keeps moving. #T11#
Gracias not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracias 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.#T12#
Scott preventing the sweep.
Scott stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracias is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Scott trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scott stopping the sweep attempt from Gracias.#T13#
Scott pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracias is keeping the position for now.
Gracias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Scott is one step ahead there.
Scott postures up.
#T14#
Scott tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracias is retaining full guard.
Gracias keeping moving, preventing Scott from controlling successfully.
Gracias manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Scott manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (6) vs (7) Scott
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracias 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott wins on points by 7 to 6.
A relieved looking Tyron Scott 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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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 80 wins and 56 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 65 wins and 46 losses; Jerry Curls!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Toehold looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Toehold (2) vs (0) Curls
Toehold postures up.
Toehold wants to control from the top but Curls keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Toehold stays in close to Curls's body and controls the position.
Curls not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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.#T1#
Curls is pulling down on Toehold's head to control his posture.
Toehold controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Curls is looking to sweep but instead, Toehold has passed into half guard.
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.
Toehold wants to pass the guard but Curls is defending well.
Curls gets full guard.#T2#
Toehold preventing the sweep.
Toehold postures up.
Toehold tries to free his leg and advance position but Curls is retaining full guard.
Curls tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Curls is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Toehold is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Curls keeping moving, preventing Toehold from controlling successfully. #T3#
Curls controlling the position.
Toehold controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Curls working a defensive guard but Toehold manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (5) vs (0) Curls#T4#
Curls is looking to regain half guard here but Toehold keeps moving and retains side control.
Curls tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Toehold (7) vs (0) Curls
Toehold controlling from mount.
Curls gets back to half guard.#T5#
Toehold wants to pass the guard but Curls is defending well.
Curls is looking to get back to full guard here but Toehold has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (10) vs (0) Curls
Curls is looking for a sweep.
Toehold slows the pace down.
Curls tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Toehold wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T6#
Toehold moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Curls is trying to work for a sweep but Toehold has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Toehold (12) vs (0) Curls
Toehold content just to control the position here.
Curls tries to hold on but Toehold pushes him away. #T7#
Curls is in all sorts of trouble here.
Toehold can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Curls is looking to escape.
Curls slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Curls trying to get back to full guard but Toehold takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (15) vs (0) Curls
Curls keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T8#
Curls holds on for dear life, controlling Toehold's posture momentarily.
Toehold sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Curls is working to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Toehold tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Curls manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Curls is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Curls keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T10#
Curls tries to get to full guard but Toehold has control of the leg.
Toehold is looking to pass Curls's guard but actually Curls recovers to full guard. #T11#
Toehold controlling from the top position.
Curls looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Curls is still trying to improve position.#T12#
Toehold wants to control from the top but Curls keeps moving.
Curls working a defensive guard here.
Toehold stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Curls swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Curls has control of Toehold's left arm, preventing Toehold from doing any damage.
Curls looking for a sweep. Not yet Curls, not yet. #T13#
Toehold engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Toehold pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Curls is keeping the position for now.
Toehold trying to control the position from guard on top but Curls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Curls is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Toehold trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Curls controls Toehold momentarily but Toehold frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold takes the fight on points by 15 to 0.
Tommy Toehold retains his super heavyweight title!
A victorious Tommy Toehold thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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