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Bots de Garra 188 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 45 losses; Alexander Mesquita! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 18 losses; Patrick Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Murphy rushes Mesquita and presses him up against the ropes.#TD#
Mesquita wants the takedown. Murphy is fighting it off but Mesquita persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Murphy's guard against the ropes. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mesquita (2) vs (0) Murphy
Murphy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mesquita's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (2) vs (2) Murphy
Mesquita keeping moving, preventing Murphy from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Murphy is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mesquita is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mesquita has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (4) vs (2) Murphy
Mesquita trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Murphy controls Mesquita momentarily but Mesquita frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Murphy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mesquita looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Murphy is trying to keep Mesquita in close.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving.
Mesquita won't allow Murphy to sweep him here.
Mesquita wants to pass the guard but Murphy is keeping the position.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully.
Mesquita tries to free his leg and advance position but Murphy is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Murphy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mesquita defends it easily.#SUB2#
Murphy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
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.#T2#
Murphy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mesquita is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Murphy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Murphy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving. #SUB2#
Murphy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mesquita defends well.#T3#
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving.
Mesquita tries to free his leg and advance position but Murphy is retaining full guard.
Murphy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Murphy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mesquita's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (4) vs (4) Murphy
Mesquita looking to hit a scissor sweep but Murphy is one step ahead there.
Murphy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mesquita swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mesquita keeping moving, preventing Murphy from controlling successfully. #T4#
Murphy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mesquita is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Mesquita is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Murphy defends well.
Mesquita controls Murphy momentarily but Murphy frees himself. #SUB#
Mesquita looking for a guillotine here but Murphy defends easily.
#SUB2#
Murphy is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mesquita is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mesquita has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (6) vs (4) Murphy
Murphy wants to sweep here but Mesquita controlling him for the moment. #T5#
Murphy is still trying to improve 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 can't keep his opponent in guard - Mesquita advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Murphy wants to improve his position but Mesquita is controlling well.
#SUB#
Mesquita is looking for a kimura here.
Murphy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T6#
Mesquita is thwarting Murphy's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Mesquita is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Murphy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mesquita. #SUB#
Mesquita seems to be looking for submissions.
Murphy tries to roll over but Mesquita keeps him under control.#T7#
Mesquita is looking to take a break and control but Murphy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Mesquita is working for a kimura but Murphy is defending it quite comfortably.
Murphy is looking for a sweep. Mesquita is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mesquita content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Murphy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Murphy wants to sweep but no luck. #T8#
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Murphy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Murphy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mesquita can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mesquita pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murphy is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Murphy is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (6) vs (6) Murphy
Mesquita keeping full guard, as Murphy tries to pass.
Murphy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Murphy passes Mesquita's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T9#
Murphy is keen to just control but Mesquita is a slippery customer.
Murphy wants to pass to mount but Mesquita is defending the position.
Mesquita is looking to improve his position.
Mesquita is not content to let Murphy control the position.
Mesquita tries to get to full guard but Murphy has control of the leg.
Mesquita is not content to let Murphy control the position.#T10#
Mesquita moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Murphy advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (6) vs (9) Murphy#SUB2#
Murphy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Murphy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mesquita, who protects the arm well.
Murphy controls the position from side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mesquita is trying to improve his position.#T11#
Murphy trying to control the position but Mesquita is working away.
Mesquita sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mesquita trying to control but Murphy postures up.
Murphy wants to pass the guard but Mesquita is defending well.
Murphy trying to control from half guard but Mesquita is working away.
Murphy working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Mesquita's thigh. Mesquita counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Mesquita looking for a sweep. Not yet Mesquita, not yet.
Murphy slips nicely into half guard.#T12#
Murphy wants to control but Mesquita is keeping him busy.
Mesquita moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Mesquita has his foot on Murphy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Murphy works his way back into a safe position though.
Murphy trying to control but Mesquita is working from the bottom.
Mesquita keeping full guard, as Murphy tries to pass.
Murphy content to stall in guard here.
Murphy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mesquita swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Murphy 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: Mesquita (8) vs (9) Murphy#T13#
Mesquita stopping the sweep attempt from Murphy.
Murphy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully.
Mesquita trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mesquita pushes down on Murphy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Murphy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mesquita's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mesquita's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mesquita (8) vs (13) Murphy
Mesquita looking very determined here, making life difficult for Murphy.
Mesquita rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T14##SUB2#
Murphy is working for a kimura but Mesquita is defending it quite comfortably.
Mesquita is not content to let Murphy control the position.
Mesquita moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mesquita keeping moving, preventing Murphy from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Murphy is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mesquita is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mesquita has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (10) vs (13) Murphy
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Mesquita drops back looking for a leg! Murphy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Murphy manages to kick Mesquita off! Mesquita jumps back into Murphy's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Murphy wins on points by 13 to 10.
During a confident post fight interview, Patrick Murphy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 19 losses; Friedrich August Von Hayek! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 67 losses; Vartan Esteves!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Esteves tries to sprawl but Von Hayek drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Von Hayek (2) vs (0) Esteves
Esteves is trying to maintain the position but Von Hayek is very close to passing his half guard.
Von Hayek is keen to just control but Esteves is a slippery customer.
Von Hayek wants to pass the guard but Esteves is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Esteves manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Von Hayek postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esteves is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Von Hayek engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Esteves has his feet on Von Hayek's thighs here. He's pushed Von Hayek off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Von Hayek screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vartan Esteves!
Vartan Esteves spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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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 27 wins and 27 losses; Ian Laperierre! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 27 losses; Felix Suarez!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Suarez has Laperierre up against the ropes in a clinch.
#TD2#
Suarez ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Suarez no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Laperierre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Suarez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Laperierre trying to control but Suarez is working from the bottom.
Laperierre tries to free his leg and advance position but Suarez is retaining full guard.
Suarez controls Laperierre momentarily but Laperierre frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Suarez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Suarez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Laperierre sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Laperierre tries to free his leg and advance position but Suarez is retaining full guard.
Laperierre not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Laperierre wants to control from the top but Suarez keeps moving.
Suarez wants to sweep here but Laperierre controlling him for the moment.
Suarez is still trying to improve position.#T2#
Laperierre postures up.
Suarez looking for a sweep. Not yet Suarez, not yet.
Laperierre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Suarez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Laperierre has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Laperierre trying to control but Suarez is working from the bottom.
Laperierre passes Suarez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Suarez trying to control here.
Laperierre 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.
Suarez keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Well, if Laperierre 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.
Suarez is staying active underneath Laperierre, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Laperierre wants to pass to mount but Suarez is defending the position.
Laperierre controlling the action here.
Suarez is trying to get back to full guard.
Laperierre trying to control the action but Suarez is working from the bottom.
Laperierre tries to pass to full mount but Suarez defends it.
Laperierre 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. #T4#
Suarez wants to improve his position but Laperierre is controlling well.
Suarez is staying active underneath Laperierre, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Laperierre tries to pass to full mount but Suarez defends it.
Suarez is looking for a sweep. Laperierre is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Laperierre tries to pass to full mount but Suarez defends it.
Laperierre 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.
Laperierre trying to control the pace.
Suarez is looking to control Laperierre's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Suarez avoid being mounted?
Laperierre trying to mount his opponent but Suarez defends it. #T5#
Laperierre performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Laperierre is keen to just control but Suarez is a slippery customer.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Suarez manages to get to full guard.
Laperierre looking to pass the guard.
Laperierre works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T6#
Laperierre prevents Suarez from improving his position.
Laperierre is looking to take a break and control but Suarez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Laperierre performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Suarez is refusing to be controlled, as Laperierre sits in half guard.
Suarez wants to improve his position but Laperierre is controlling well.
Suarez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Laperierre's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Laperierre's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Laperierre (0) vs (4) Suarez
Laperierre looking very determined here, making life difficult for Suarez.
Laperierre is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T7#
Laperierre trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
Suarez has managed to slip his arm under Laperierre's chin. This could be all over... yep, Laperierre is tapping out! Submission win for Suarez.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Felix Suarez!
A very excited looking Felix Suarez made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 10 losses; Rufino Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 12 losses; Corona Virus!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Gracie closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Virus to the mat! Virus manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Virus
Gracie won't allow Virus to sweep him here.
Virus is trying to keep Gracie in close.
Gracie is fighting to break Virus's control of his arms but Virus is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Virus is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virus has control of Gracie's left arm, preventing Gracie from doing any damage. #T1#
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Virus being controlled here, momentarily.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Virus has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
Virus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've been hearing that Gracie has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Gracie trying to control but Virus is working from the bottom.
Virus pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Virus.
Gracie has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Virus working a defensive guard but Gracie manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (0) Virus#T3#
Gracie wants to control but Virus is keeping him busy.
Virus tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Virus prevents Gracie from moving into mount.
Virus wants to control but Gracie postures up.
Virus is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control.
Virus is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it. #T4#
Virus is looking for a sweep.
Virus is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gracie's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Virus tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Virus is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Virus manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T5#
Gracie is fighting to break Virus's control of his arms but Virus is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Virus wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Virus wants to improve his position but instead Gracie has moved into half guard.
Virus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Virus is trying is best to control the position here.
Virus tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Virus is holding on to half guard well.#T6#
Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Virus knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Virus is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Virus is concentrating on defense, preventing Gracie from advancing position.
Gracie prevents Virus from improving his position.
Gracie trying to control the action but Virus is working from the bottom.
Gracie wants to free his trapped foot but Virus is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T7#
Virus keeping hold of Gracie's head, controlling as best he can.
Virus is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie controlling the action here.
Virus is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Virus avoid being mounted?
Virus is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T8#
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Virus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Virus moves into full guard.
Virus wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Virus holds on and takes a little breather.
Virus wants to sweep but no luck.
Virus wants to hit a sweep here but Gracie passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Virus there! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (8) vs (0) Virus
Gracie looking to control but Virus is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T9#
Virus tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
Virus keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Virus tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
Gracie looking to control and managing it successfully.
Virus regains half guard.#T10#
Virus wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Virus is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Virus avoid being mounted?
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 is not content to let Gracie control the position.#T11#
Virus works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Virus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Virus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Virus keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Virus is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T12#
Virus controlling the position.
Virus keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Virus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Virus is retaining full guard.
Virus seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T13#
Virus wants to sweep but no luck.
Virus is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Virus wants to sweep but no luck.
Virus seems keen to control Gracie's posture.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Virus keeps moving.
Gracie is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Virus is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T14#
Gracie is really struggling to control Virus but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie is fighting to break Virus's control of his arms but Virus is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Rufino Gracie 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 120 wins and 81 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 28 losses; Elazar Shalit!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Shalit tries to clinch but Diesel moves out of range.
Shalit tries to close the distance and clinch but Diesel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shalit fails to land the takedown.
Shalit doesn't manage to clinch there - Diesel circles away.
#TD2#
Shalit shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Shalit was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Diesel (0) vs (4) Shalit
Diesel is trying to improve his position.
My spies in The House Of Pain inform me that Shalit has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shalit staying calm.#T1#
Diesel is not content to let Shalit control the position.
Diesel is looking for a sweep.
Diesel is working hard here to advance position.
Shalit is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Diesel will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T2#
Diesel tries to buck Shalit off but Shalit is having none of it.
Shalit trying to control the action but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Diesel tries to buck Shalit off but Shalit is having none of it.
Shalit trying to control the action but Diesel is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Diesel is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Shalit tries to advance to mount but Diesel denies him.
Diesel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shalit is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Shalit trying to control the position but Diesel is working away. #T4#
Diesel wants to control but Shalit postures up.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Diesel is looking for a sweep.
Diesel is not content to let Shalit control the position. #T5#
Shalit might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Diesel haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Diesel wants to control but Shalit postures up.#T6#
Shalit looking to control but instead Diesel has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Diesel controlling the position well.
Diesel wants to improve his position but Shalit is controlling well.
Diesel keeping control of the position. #T7#
Shalit wants to take a breather but Diesel is having none of it.
Shalit content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Shalit trying to control the action but Diesel is working 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.
Diesel keeping control of the position. #T8#
Diesel is looking for a sweep. Shalit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Shalit is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shalit takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T9#
Shalit seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diesel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Diesel is looking for a sweep. Shalit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shalit stalling away here and it's allowed Diesel to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Diesel wants to sweep but no luck.
Shalit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diesel is keeping the position for now. #T10#
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Shalit from controlling successfully.
Shalit wants to pass the guard but Diesel is keeping the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Shalit preventing the sweep.
Shalit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diesel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diesel trying to control the position.
#T11#
Shalit wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
Shalit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diesel is keeping the position for now.
Diesel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shalit wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving. #T12#
Shalit forces his way into half guard.
Diesel is looking to control Shalit's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diesel avoid being mounted?
Shalit trying to control the action but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Diesel wants to get back to full guard.#T13#
Diesel preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2#
Shalit is working for a submission of some sort.
Shalit wants to take a breather but Diesel is having none of it. #T14#
Diesel controlling the position well.
Shalit is trying to control the action in half guard but Diesel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Diesel is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shalit controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shalit wins on points by 4 to 0.
Elazar Shalit 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 69 wins and 45 losses; Tyron Scott! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 22 losses; Lochlain OBrien!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
OBrien moves into range and clinches up with Scott.#TD2#
OBrien pulls guard successfully.
OBrien managing to control the position.
OBrien looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Scott puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
OBrien trying to hold on to Scott's head to control him but Scott postures up.
OBrien is trying to get back to full guard.
OBrien has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Scott is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OBrien has his hands clasped together around Scott's back. He's all about the action.
OBrien is looking for a sweep. Scott is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
OBrien wants to control but Scott is keeping busy and won't allow it.
OBrien is trying to get back to full guard.
OBrien trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
Scott content to control rather than advance.
OBrien is looking for a sweep. Scott is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Scott content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
OBrien is looking for a sweep. Scott is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
OBrien has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Scott is working away from the top position though.
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 might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Scott haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Scott controlling the action here.
Scott wants to free his trapped foot but OBrien is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Scott perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
OBrien wants to get back to full guard.
Scott is thwarting OBrien's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Scott controlling the action here.
OBrien is trying to get back to full guard.
OBrien is still trying to improve position.
Scott controlling the action here.
OBrien has his hands clasped together around Scott's back. He's all about the action.#T5#
Scott is figuring out what he wants to do next.
OBrien has a hand on Scott's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Scott takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Scott (3) vs (0) OBrien
OBrien tries to reverse the position but Scott maintains control.
Scott avoids the attempt from OBrien to control.
OBrien tries to reverse the position but Scott maintains control.#T6#
Scott controlling from mount.
OBrien tries to lock up and control but Scott gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
OBrien is wriggling around trying to escape.
OBrien regains half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Scott'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.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
OBrien is controlling Scott's trapped leg to prevent Scott from advancing to side control.
Scott is thwarting OBrien's attempts to control the position.#T7#
OBrien is looking for a sweep. Scott is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Scott seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
OBrien is looking for a sweep. Scott is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T8#
OBrien trying to control here.
Scott stalling.
OBrien trying to control from the bottom.
OBrien tries to get to full guard but Scott has control of the leg.
OBrien trying to control here.
OBrien wants to get back to full guard.#T9#
Scott content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
OBrien is looking to improve his position.
OBrien is looking to control Scott's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can OBrien avoid being mounted?
OBrien is looking to improve his position.
OBrien is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Scott with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T10#
OBrien keeping hold of Scott's head, controlling as best he can.
Scott looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
OBrien is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T11#
Scott is taking a breather. OBrien 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.
OBrien wants to get back to full guard.
OBrien is positioning himself well to prevent Scott advancing to mount.
OBrien trying to control here.
#T12#
OBrien is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Scott not doing much here.
Scott working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on OBrien's thigh. OBrien counters though and makes it back to full guard.
OBrien 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.
OBrien has control of Scott's left arm, preventing Scott from doing any damage.
OBrien wants to sweep but no luck. #T13#
OBrien trying to control the position.
Scott pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. OBrien is keeping the position for now.
OBrien working a defensive guard here.
Scott looking to pass the guard.
OBrien looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T14#
Scott postures up.
OBrien can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Scott controls the pace.
Scott looking to pass the guard.
Scott is stalling in the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scott being controlled here momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott takes the fight on points by 3 to 0.
A victorious Tyron Scott thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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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 27 wins and 21 losses; Gul Dukat! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 36 losses; Leonardinho Chai!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Chai gets caught flat footed, as Dukat shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dukat (2) vs (0) Chai
Chai looking for a sweep. Not yet Chai, not yet.
Dukat is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Chai looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Chai looking to control.
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.
Dukat is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY inform us that Chai has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Dukat trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom. #T3#
Dukat preventing the sweep.
Chai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dukat content to stall in guard here. #T4#
Chai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dukat is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dukat advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dukat (5) vs (0) Chai#T5#
Dukat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chai keeps working. #SUB#
Dukat tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Chai is looking to regain half guard here but Dukat keeps moving and retains side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Dukat's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T6#
Dukat is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Chai's shoulder. That is not cool.
Chai is trying to work for a sweep but Dukat has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dukat (7) vs (0) Chai#T7#
Dukat looking to control and managing it successfully.
Chai tries to hold on but Dukat pushes him away.
Dukat prevents Chai from getting the reversal.
Chai tries to hold on but Dukat postures up.
Dukat looking to control and managing it successfully.
Chai tries to control the position but Dukat now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Dukat (10) vs (0) Chai#T8#
Dukat not allowing Chai to control his hands.
A lull in the action here.
Dukat is really struggling to control Chai but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Dukat avoiding Chai 's attempts to control his hands. #T9#
Chai tries to break free.
Dukat controls the action.
Chai is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Dukat is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Chai won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Dukat off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gul Dukat!
A very excited looking Gul Dukat rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 66 wins and 67 losses; Darragh Fiachna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 7 losses; Katelynn Arby!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Arby has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Arby gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiachna (0) vs (2) Arby
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.
Arby is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fiachna is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Arby is thwarting Fiachna's attempts to control the position.
Arby is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Fiachna! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (0) vs (5) Arby
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiachna is trying to reverse the position but instead Arby has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Fiachna (0) vs (8) Arby
Arby controls the position.#T1#
Fiachna rolls, trying to escape but Arby keeps control of the position.
Fiachna trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Arby wants to control but Fiachna manages to buck him off and is now in Arby's guard! Nice work there by Fiachna! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (2) vs (8) Arby
Arby 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.
Fiachna trying to control but Arby is working from the bottom. #T2#
Arby pulls Fiachna in close to prevent any damage.
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.
Arby keeping moving, preventing Fiachna from controlling successfully.
Arby looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Fiachna puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T3#
Fiachna controlling the pace.
Arby has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fiachna is working away from the top position though.
Arby tries to roll over but Fiachna keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fiachna in particular looking to stall.
Fiachna is thwarting Arby's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Arby controlling the position well.
Fiachna controlling the action here.
Fiachna has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Arby won't allow Fiachna to pass to mount. #T5#
Arby is trying to maintain the position but Fiachna is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Arby manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Arby keeping moving, preventing Fiachna from controlling successfully. #T6#
Fiachna pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arby is keeping the position for now.
Fiachna trying to control the position from guard on top but Arby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing good reports from Fiachna'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.
Fiachna slips nicely into half guard.
Arby is looking for a sweep. Fiachna is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Arby is holding on to half guard well.#T7#
Arby has a hand on Fiachna's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Fiachna takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (5) vs (8) Arby
Arby is working to get back to half guard.
Fiachna looking to control but Arby is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Arby tries to hold on but Fiachna postures up.#T8#
Fiachna wants to control the pace but Arby is squirming around nicely.
Arby is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fiachna can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Arby is looking to escape.
Arby is trying to escape the mount.
#T9#
Fiachna controlling from the full mount.
Arby tries to hold on but Fiachna pushes him away.
Fiachna fails to take his opponent's back. #T10#
Fiachna controlling his opponent.
Arby really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fiachna mounts Arby! Really nice guard pass there!
Arby really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T11#
Fiachna wants to control but instead Arby manages to regain half guard.
Arby is staying active underneath Fiachna, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fiachna is looking to advance position but Arby won't allow it.
Arby gets back to full guard.
Arby has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Fiachna has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (8) vs (8) Arby#T12#
Fiachna trying to control the action but Arby is working from the bottom.
Arby manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (8) vs (10) Arby
Arby is controlling the pace.
Fiachna trying to control but Arby postures up.
#T13#
Fiachna is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Arby is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T14#
Arby tries to pass to full mount but Fiachna defends it.
Fiachna is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Arby wins on points by 10 to 8.
After winning the bout, Katelynn Arby 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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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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 75 wins and 42 losses; Abu Schaubi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 75 wins and 49 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Kamenev changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Schaubi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Schaubi (0) vs (4) Kamenev
You can see the frustration on Schaubi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kamenev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schaubi keeps working.
Schaubi wants to control but Kamenev postures up.
Schaubi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenev trying to control the position but Schaubi is working away. #T1#
Schaubi can't do much from the bottom here.
Kamenev 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 Schaubi's shoulder. That is not cool.
Kamenev working away.
Schaubi gets back to half guard.
Kamenev seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
Schaubi tries to get to full guard but Kamenev has control of the leg.
Kamenev trying to mount his opponent but Schaubi defends it.
Schaubi wants to get back to full guard but Kamenev has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (0) vs (7) Kamenev
Kamenev prevents Schaubi from getting the reversal.
Kamenev controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Kamenev fails to move to back control.
Schaubi wants to hold on but Kamenev pushes him away.
Kamenev looking to control but Schaubi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kamenev is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Schaubi has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Schaubi (0) vs (10) Kamenev#T4#
Kamenev trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Schaubi doesn't escape.
Schaubi wants to escape the position.
Schaubi trying to control the position but Kamenev manages to sink in the hooks.
Kamenev wants to control but Schaubi is keeping busy.
Kamenev controlling from the back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Schaubi manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kamenev's guard. Nice work there by Schaubi.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schaubi (2) vs (10) Kamenev#T5#
Kamenev is looking to sweep but instead, Schaubi has passed into half guard.
Schaubi wants to take a breather but Kamenev is having none of it.
Schaubi is looking to stall here but Kamenev recovers full guard.
Schaubi looking to pass the guard.
Schaubi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T6#
Kamenev keeping moving, preventing Schaubi from controlling successfully.
Schaubi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Schaubi wants to control from the top but Kamenev keeps moving.
Schaubi controls from within his opponent's guard. #T7#
Kamenev working a defensive guard here.
Schaubi content to stall in guard here. #T8#
Kamenev is trying to control the position but Schaubi postures up.
Schaubi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kamenev is keeping the position for now.
Kamenev working a defensive guard here.
Schaubi content to stall in guard here. #T9#
Kamenev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kamenev keeping moving, preventing Schaubi from controlling successfully.
Schaubi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T10#
Schaubi trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamenev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kamenev controls Schaubi momentarily but Schaubi frees himself.
Kamenev can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Schaubi controls the pace.
Schaubi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kamenev is keeping the position for now. #T11#
Schaubi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Schaubi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kamenev looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T12#
Kamenev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Schaubi wants to pass the guard but Kamenev is keeping the position.
Kamenev wants to sweep here but Schaubi controlling him for the moment.
Kamenev pulls Schaubi in close to his closed guard and prevents Schaubi from doing any damage or advancing position.
Schaubi looking to pass the guard. #T13#
Kamenev trying to control the position.
Schaubi tries to free his leg and advance position but Kamenev is retaining full guard.
Kamenev is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Schaubi trying to control but Kamenev is working from the bottom. #T14#
Kamenev working a defensive guard here.
Schaubi trying to control but Kamenev is working from the bottom.
Schaubi content to stall in guard here.
Schaubi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kamenev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kamenev wins on points by 10 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Ivan Kamenev thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Abu Schaubi spoke after the fight, saying 'Gawld dawg'. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 71 wins and 50 losses; Jerry Curls! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 109 wins and 86 losses; Conald Petersen!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Curls changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Petersen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Curls (4) vs (0) Petersen
Curls trying to control the action but Petersen is working from the bottom.
Petersen is trying to get back to half guard.
Petersen wants to control but Curls postures up.
Curls is staying tight to Petersen's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Petersen is trying to control Curls's posture but Curls avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen is looking to reverse the position.
Petersen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Curls working away.#T1#
Petersen is holding Curls down, trying to stall.
Petersen tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Curls easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Curls (6) vs (0) Petersen
Petersen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Petersen tries to hold on but Curls pushes him away.
Petersen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Curls haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Petersen regains half guard.#T2#
Petersen is looking to control Curls's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Petersen avoid being mounted?
Curls is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Curls prevents Petersen from improving his position.
Petersen keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Petersen wants to get 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.#T3#
Petersen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Curls is working away from the top position though.
Petersen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Curls 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 trying to control but Curls postures up.
#T4#
Petersen is looking for a sweep. Curls is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Curls controlling the action here.
Petersen tries to roll over but Curls keeps him under control.
Curls wants to pass to mount but Petersen is defending the position.
Petersen is looking to improve his position.
Petersen gets back to full guard.
Petersen pulls Curls in close to prevent any damage. #T5#
Petersen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Petersen pulls Curls in close to his closed guard and prevents Curls from doing any damage or advancing position.
Petersen looking to control.
Petersen wants to sweep but no luck. #T6#
Petersen has Curls pulled in close to control his posture.
Petersen wants to sweep here but Curls controlling him for the moment.
Petersen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Petersen 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.
Petersen is still trying to improve position.
Petersen is adopting a defensive guard.#T7#
Curls 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.
Petersen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Petersen holds on and takes a little breather.
Petersen looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T8#
Petersen pulls Curls in to control the position.
Curls wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Petersen controlling Curls's posture.
Curls is stalling in the full guard.
Curls trying to control but Petersen is working from the bottom. #T9#
Petersen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Petersen keeps trying to improve his position.
Petersen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Petersen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T10#
Petersen 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.
Petersen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Curls might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Petersen looking for a sweep. Not yet Petersen, not yet.
Petersen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Petersen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Petersen tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T11#
Petersen wants to control but Curls passes easily into half guard.
Petersen trying to control here.
Petersen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Curls's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Curls's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Curls (6) vs (4) Petersen#SUB2#
Petersen is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Curls defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Petersen goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Curls escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Curls (8) vs (4) Petersen
Petersen is concentrating on defense, preventing Curls from advancing position. #T12#
Petersen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Petersen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Curls is one step ahead there.
Curls looking to pass the guard.
Petersen is adopting a defensive guard.#T13#
Petersen controls Curls momentarily but Curls frees himself.
Petersen looking for a sweep. Not yet Petersen, not yet.
Petersen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Curls tries to free his leg and advance position but Petersen is retaining full guard.
Curls slips nicely into half guard.#T14#
Petersen is trying to get back to full guard.
Petersen is trying to control but can't.
Petersen is trying to get back to full guard.
Petersen is concentrating on defense, preventing Curls from advancing position.
Petersen trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersen is doing well to control the position and prevent Curls from advancing to side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Curls takes the fight on points by 8 to 4.
Jerry Curls retains his super heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Jerry Curls thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Conald Petersen had this to say: 'Ta Ta there retard'. |
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