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SSG 351 Ottke vs Gracias 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 12 wins and 6 losses; Fabio Vieira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 17 losses; Luis Marrero!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Marrero forces Vieira back against the cage and clinches.
Vieira jumps guard but Marrero stands there with Vieira around his waist. Vieira gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Vieira fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD2#
Marrero has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Vieira uses from the top position. #SUB#
Vieira has gone for a leg lock! Marrero slips out almost immediately though and dives into Vieira's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vieira (0) vs (2) Marrero#SUB#
Marrero is posturing up here but Vieira has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Marrero tries to roll out but it's too tight and Marrero has to tap! Slick submission there by Vieira!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fabio Vieira!
An out of breath Fabio Vieira thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Luis Marrero had this to say: 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 8 losses; Sea Snake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 21 losses; Leenart Kuningas!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Snake decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Snake (2) vs (0) Kuningas
Still in half guard, Snake seems content to control.
Kuningas is trying to control but can't.
Snake seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kuningas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Snake seems to be looking for submissions.
Kuningas is trying to control but Snake passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (5) vs (0) Kuningas
Snake trying to control the position but Kuningas is working away.
Snake is really struggling to control Kuningas but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuningas tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Snake (7) vs (0) Kuningas#T1#
Snake content just to control the position here.
Snake is trying to take his opponent's back.
Snake looking to control and managing it successfully.
Snake wants to take Kuningas's back but he can't do it this time.
Snake trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kuningas tries to hold on but Snake postures up.
Snake looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
Snake can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kuningas is looking to escape.
Kuningas keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Snake wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kuningas can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Snake goes for an armbar but Kuningas turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kuningas. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snake (7) vs (2) Kuningas#T3##SUB#
Snake throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kuningas uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (7) vs (5) Kuningas
Snake is trying to control Kuningas's posture but Kuningas avoids it.
Snake regains half guard.
Kuningas trying to mount his opponent but Snake defends it.
Snake manages to get to full guard.
Kuningas preventing the sweep. #T4##SUB#
Snake looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Snake being controlled here, momentarily.
Snake 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: Snake (9) vs (5) Kuningas
Kuningas moves into full guard.
Kuningas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuningas 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: Snake (9) vs (7) Kuningas#T5#
Snake wants to control the action here but instead Kuningas manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (9) vs (10) Kuningas
Snake is working to get back to half guard.
Snake wants to hold on but Kuningas pushes him away.
Kuningas fails to advance to Snake's back.
Kuningas controlling his opponent.
Snake regains half guard.#T6#
Snake wants to get back to full guard.
Snake is trying to maintain the position but Kuningas is very close to passing his half guard.
Snake is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Snake is staying active underneath Kuningas, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Snake tries to get to full guard but Kuningas has control of the leg.
Snake makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Snake.#SUB#
Snake looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T7#
Snake controlling the position.
Kuningas looking to pass the guard.
Kuningas's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Snake looking to control.
#SUB#
Snake throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kuningas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Snake is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T8#
Kuningas wants to control from the top but Snake keeps moving. #SUB#
Kuningas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Snake working a defensive guard here.
Kuningas wants to pass the guard but Snake is keeping the position.
Kuningas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T9##SUB#
Snake working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kuningas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kuningas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kuningas controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Snake had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kuningas defends it easily.
Kuningas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Snake is trying to keep Kuningas in close.
#T10#
Kuningas trying to control the position from guard on top but Snake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Snake has an active guard here but Kuningas has managed to pass into half guard.
Kuningas looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Snake is refusing to be controlled, as Kuningas sits in half guard.
Kuningas wants to pass the guard but Snake is defending well. #T11#
Snake is not content to let Kuningas control the position.
Snake has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kuningas is working away from the top position though.
Snake is looking to improve his position.
Kuningas controlling the action here.#T12#
Snake is refusing to be controlled, as Kuningas sits in half guard.
Snake wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snake is concentrating on defense, preventing Kuningas from advancing position.
Snake is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Snake is working hard here to advance position.#T13#
Kuningas trying to control the action but Snake is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kuningas in particular looking to stall.
Snake wants to get back to full guard.
Kuningas wants to control but Snake is keeping him busy.
Kuningas is thwarting Snake's attempts to control the position.
Snake gets back to full guard.
#T14#
Kuningas looking to pass the guard.
Snake 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.
Kuningas is pushing down on Snake's leg trying to pass to half guard. Snake is fighting to maintain full guard but Kuningas has managed to sneak the leg through.
Snake is holding on to half guard well.
Snake is looking to control Kuningas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Snake avoid being mounted?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snake is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kuningas is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Kuningas is working for a submission of some sort.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kuningas wins on points by 10 to 9. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 14 losses; Pavel Sova! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; Arelvam Sadrano!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Sova closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sadrano can't get the takedown.
Sadrano can't get the takedown.
#TD#
Sova wants the takedown. Sadrano is fighting it off but Sova persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sadrano's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sova (2) vs (0) Sadrano
Sova trying to control the position from guard on top but Sadrano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sova wants to pass the guard but Sadrano is keeping the position.
Sadrano manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sova manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sova (2) vs (2) Sadrano
Sova looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sova looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sova being controlled here, momentarily.
Sova trying to control the position.
Sadrano content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Sova controls Sadrano momentarily but Sadrano frees himself.
Sadrano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sova swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sova not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sadrano must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sadrano stays in close to Sova's body and controls the position.
Sova bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sadrano's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sova (4) vs (2) Sadrano
Sadrano keeping moving, preventing Sova from controlling successfully.
Sova not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Sova got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sadrano has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sova has managed to get both his arms back between Sadrano's legs - danger averted.
Sadrano keeping moving, preventing Sova from controlling successfully. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sova forces his way into half guard.
Sova prevents Sadrano from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sova in particular looking to stall.
Sadrano trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sova is keen to just control but Sadrano is a slippery customer.
Sadrano wants to get back to full guard.
Sadrano slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sova stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sadrano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sova controlling from the top position.
Sadrano 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.#T3#
Sova trying to control but Sadrano is working from the bottom.
Sova stands and throws Sadrano's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sova (7) vs (2) Sadrano
Sadrano is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sova's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sova trying to control the action but Sadrano is working from the bottom.
Sadrano is looking to control Sova's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sadrano avoid being mounted?
Sova not doing much here.
Sadrano regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sadrano keeping moving, preventing Sova from controlling successfully. #T4#
Sadrano keeping full guard, as Sova tries to pass.
Sova won't allow Sadrano to sweep him here.
Sova trying to control the position from guard on top but Sadrano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sova will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sadrano has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Sova has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sova (10) vs (2) Sadrano
Sadrano is looking to regain half guard here but Sova keeps moving and retains side control.
Sadrano is not content to let Sova control the position.
Sova controlling the position.
Sova wants to control for a moment but Sadrano uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T5##SUB#
Sova is working for a submission of some sort.
Sadrano wants to get back to full guard.
Sova wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sadrano keeps working.
Sadrano wants to control but Sova is keeping busy.
Sadrano is looking for a sweep. Sova is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sadrano is pressing down on Sova's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sova pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sadrano is keeping the position for now.
Sadrano tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T6#
Sova trying to control the position from guard on top but Sadrano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sadrano looking for a sweep. Not yet Sadrano, not yet.
Sova sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sadrano's guard.
Sova passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sadrano! Score +3 for passing guard: Sova (13) vs (2) Sadrano
Sova is looking to work his way around to Sadrano's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Sova tries to control but Sadrano wriggling away.
Sadrano keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sadrano sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Sadrano gets back to full guard.
Sova is stalling in the full guard.
Sadrano tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T7##SUB2#
Sadrano is looking for a triangle but Sova pushes his legs off easily.
Sova sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Sadrano had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sova defends it easily.
Sova trying to control but Sadrano is working from the bottom.
Sova pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sadrano is keeping the position for now.
Sova trying to control the position from guard on top but Sadrano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sadrano can't keep his opponent in guard - Sova advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T8#
Sadrano is refusing to be controlled, as Sova sits in half guard.
Sova takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sadrano gets full guard.
Sova trying to control the position from guard on top but Sadrano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sova is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sadrano is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sova looking to pass the guard.
Sova slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Sova (16) vs (2) Sadrano
Sadrano tries to bench press Sova off him but Sova keeps the position.
Sova trying to control the action but Sadrano is working from the bottom. #T9#
Sadrano is trying to control Sova's posture but Sova avoids it.
Sadrano is not content to let Sova control the position.
Sadrano is trying to get back to half guard.
Sova is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Sova trying to control the action but Sadrano is working from the bottom. #T10#
Sadrano tries to bench press Sova off him but Sova keeps the position.
Sova trying to control the action but Sadrano is working from the bottom.
Sadrano tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sadrano is being controlled here.
Sadrano tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T11#
Sova slows the pace down.
Sadrano tries to bench press Sova off him but Sova keeps the position.
Sova taking a breather here. #SUB#
Sova is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sadrano knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sadrano tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T12#
Sova is looking to take a break and control but Sadrano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sadrano is trying to improve his position.
Sova is looking to take a break and control but Sadrano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sadrano tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sadrano is letting Sova control him for a moment.
Sova wants to control but Sadrano is keeping him busy. #T13#
Sadrano is looking to reverse the position.
Sova trying to control the position but Sadrano is working away.
Sadrano tries to improve position but can't.
Sadrano can't do much from the bottom here.
Sova wants to control but Sadrano is keeping him busy.
Sadrano is trying to improve his position.
Sova wants to control but Sadrano is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Sova tries for a kimura but Sadrano is defending well.
Sadrano is trying to improve his position.#T14#
Sova trying to control the action but Sadrano is working from the bottom.
Sadrano is looking for a sweep.
Sova slows the pace down.
Sova wants to control but Sadrano is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sadrano sneaks back into half guard.
Sova content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sova takes the fight on points by 16 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Pavel Sova 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 8 losses; Desmodium Denari! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 7 losses; Thervam Drelas!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Drelas closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Denari's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Denari (0) vs (2) Drelas#SUB#
Denari is looking for a triangle but Drelas pushes his legs off easily.
Denari wants to sweep here but Drelas controlling him for the moment.
Denari keeping full guard, as Drelas tries to pass.
Denari looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Denari manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Drelas manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Denari (2) vs (2) Drelas
Denari looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denari is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Denari is looking to advance position but Drelas has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Denari (2) vs (6) Drelas#SUB2#
Drelas is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Denari has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Denari bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Denari (4) vs (6) Drelas
Denari trying to control but Drelas is working from the bottom.
Denari looking to pass the guard.
Drelas controls Denari momentarily but Denari frees himself.
Drelas keeping full guard, as Denari tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Drelas can't keep his opponent in guard - Denari advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Denari is looking to stall here but Drelas recovers full guard.
Denari wants to pass the guard but Drelas is keeping the position.
Denari showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Denari advances to half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Drelas actively working from the bottom here.
Denari wants to advance to full mount but Drelas doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Denari stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Drelas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Denari slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Denari seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Denari is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Drelas is just riding it out for now. Denari eventually gives up the hold.
Denari trying to advance position but Drelas counters by regaining guard. #T4#
Denari trying to control the position from guard on top but Drelas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Drelas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Denari doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Denari manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Denari wants to control from the top but Drelas keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Denari pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drelas is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Drelas 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: Denari (4) vs (8) Drelas#SUB#
Denari looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Drelas is working for a submission of some sort.
Denari is looking to improve his position.
Denari gets full guard.#T6#
Drelas passes Denari's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Denari wants to get back to full guard.
Drelas is looking to take a break and control but Denari is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Drelas is working for a submission of some sort.
Denari is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Denari is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Drelas pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Denari is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Drelas pulls his head out easily. #T7#
Denari regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Denari throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Drelas escapes and throws Denari's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Denari (4) vs (11) Drelas#SUB2#
Drelas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Denari knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Denari is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Drelas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Denari has managed to free his arm - good work.
Drelas prevents Denari from improving his position.#T8#
Denari is in trouble now - Drelas has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Denari (4) vs (14) Drelas
Denari regains half guard.
Denari regains full guard. Nicely done.
Drelas looking to pass the guard.
Denari will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Denari isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Drelas stacks Denari on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Drelas! Score +3 for passing guard: Denari (4) vs (17) Drelas#SUB2#
Drelas wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Denari, who protects the arm well. #T9#
Drelas tries to advance to mount but Denari denies him. #SUB2#
Drelas wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Denari, who protects the arm well.
Drelas moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Denari (4) vs (19) Drelas
Drelas wants to take Denari's back but he can't do it this time.
Drelas prevents Denari from getting the reversal.#T10#
Denari regains half guard.
Denari wants to sweep but Drelas has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Denari (4) vs (22) Drelas
Denari is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Drelas's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Denari makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Denari.#SUB#
Denari has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Drelas is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Denari. Score +3 for passing guard: Denari (4) vs (25) Drelas
Denari gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Drelas is keen to just control but Denari is a slippery customer.#T11#
Denari regains full guard. Nicely done.
Drelas advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Denari (4) vs (28) Drelas
Denari is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Drelas off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Denari (8) vs (28) Drelas
Denari wants to control but Drelas is keeping busy.
Drelas turns into Denari and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Denari (8) vs (30) Drelas#SUB#
Denari looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Drelas has picked Denari up and slammed him! Denari can't keep hold of the triangle and Drelas manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Denari (8) vs (33) Drelas#SUB2#
Drelas is trying to get an arm triangle but Denari is defending well.
Denari is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Denari is looking to get back to full guard here but Drelas has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Denari (8) vs (36) Drelas#T12#
Denari is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Drelas is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Denari (8) vs (38) Drelas
Drelas takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Denari (8) vs (41) Drelas
Drelas is hanging on to Denari's back as he tries to escape.
Denari rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Denari wants to improve his position but Drelas is controlling well.
Drelas is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Denari! Score +3 for passing guard: Denari (8) vs (44) Drelas#T13##SUB2#
Drelas looking for a guillotine from mount but Denari is having none of it.
Denari bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Denari (10) vs (44) Drelas#SUB#
Denari drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Drelas dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Denari (10) vs (46) Drelas
Drelas wants to control from the top but Denari keeps moving.
Denari lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Denari (12) vs (46) Drelas
Drelas keeping full guard, as Denari tries to pass.
Denari forces his way into half guard.#T14#
Denari is keen to just control but Drelas is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Denari is looking for a kimura here.
Drelas won't allow Denari to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Drelas looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Denari frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Denari (15) vs (46) Drelas
And that's the end of the fight!
Drelas wins on points by 46 to 15.
Thervam Drelas 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 48 losses; Marcelinho Lima! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Blue Marlin!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Marlin gets a double leg takedown into Lima's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lima (0) vs (2) Marlin#SUB#
Marlin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lima has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Marlin has managed to get both his arms back between Lima's legs - danger averted.
Lima seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Lima being controlled here, momentarily.
Marlin wants to control from the top but Lima keeps moving.
Lima trying to control the position.
Marlin trying to control the position from guard on top but Lima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marlin looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Marlin wants to control from the top but Lima keeps moving. #SUB#
Lima is looking for a triangle here but Marlin uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (0) vs (5) Marlin
Marlin tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2#
Marlin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Marlin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
Lima tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Marlin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Marlin working away.
Lima is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Marlin off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lima (4) vs (5) Marlin
Marlin is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Lima has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Marlin is in real trouble here. Lima gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Marlin is tapping out! Lima wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marcelinho Lima! |
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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 40 wins and 21 losses; Dani Gerbandi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 11 losses; Holy Moly!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Moly gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Moly tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gerbandi just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gerbandi wants to take the fight to the mat but Moly manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Moly is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gerbandi to keep the fight standing.
Gerbandi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Moly jumps into guard, dragging Gerbandi to the mat.
Gerbandi won't allow Moly to sweep him here.
Moly is still trying to improve position.
Moly keeps trying to improve his position.
Gerbandi is stalling in the full guard.
Moly has control of Gerbandi's left arm, preventing Gerbandi from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Moly is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gerbandi defends well.
Gerbandi wants to pass the guard but Moly is keeping the position.#T1#
Moly looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gerbandi is one step ahead there.
Gerbandi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Moly looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Moly keeps moving.
Gerbandi 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.
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Moly keeps moving.
Gerbandi preventing the sweep.
Gerbandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Moly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moly is trying to control the position but Gerbandi postures up. #T2#
Moly has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Gerbandi has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (3) vs (0) Moly
Moly tries to improve position but can't.
Gerbandi 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 Moly's shoulder. That is not cool.
Moly is looking for a sweep.
Gerbandi trying to control the action but Moly is working from the bottom.
Gerbandi 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 Moly's shoulder. That is not cool.
Moly tries to improve position but can't.
Moly is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gerbandi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T3#
Gerbandi trying to control the pace.
Moly won't allow Gerbandi to pass to mount. #SUB#
Moly is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Gerbandi has latched onto it... Big trouble! Gerbandi pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Moly is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Gerbandi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dani Gerbandi!
A victorious Dani Gerbandi 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 10 losses; Christian Dresner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 26 losses; Lamban Gaul!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Gaul takes the fight into the clinch.
Dresner can't get the takedown.
Gaul prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Gaul pulls guard.
Dresner passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (3) vs (0) Gaul
You can see the frustration on Gaul's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gaul is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Dresner is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dresner (5) vs (0) Gaul
Gaul regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gaul manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaul lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (5) vs (2) Gaul
We've been hearing good reports from Dresner'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.
Gaul slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Gaul trying to control the position from guard on top but Dresner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gaul looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gaul won't allow Dresner to sweep him here.
Gaul trying to control the position from guard on top but Dresner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gaul slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (5) vs (5) Gaul#SUB2#
Gaul goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dresner has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gaul but great work by Dresner. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dresner (9) vs (5) Gaul#T2#
Gaul is looking for a sweep.
Gaul wants to control but Dresner postures up.
Dresner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gaul keeps working.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gaul prevents Dresner from moving into mount. #SUB#
Dresner tries for a kimura but Gaul is defending well.
Dresner tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Dresner passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Gaul! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dresner (11) vs (5) Gaul
Dresner trying to control but Gaul is having none of it. #T3##SUB#
Dresner looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Dresner controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Dresner wants to finish this one by submission but Gaul is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Dresner.
Gaul sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Dresner wants to work for an arm triangle but Gaul is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gaul is pressing down on Dresner's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
Gaul 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: Dresner (11) vs (7) Gaul
Gaul is just content to waste time from the top position. Dresner takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Gaul trying to control but Dresner is working from the bottom.
Dresner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (13) vs (7) Gaul
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gaul lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (13) vs (9) Gaul
Dresner looking for a sweep. Not yet Dresner, not yet.
Gaul stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dresner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gaul pushing down on Dresner's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T5#
Dresner is looking to improve his position.
Gaul is trying to control. Dresner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Gaul is looking for a kimura here.
Dresner works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Gaul drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dresner manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gaul has Dresner in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (15) vs (9) Gaul
Gaul controls Dresner momentarily but Dresner frees himself. #T6#
Dresner works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Dresner is looking for a kimura here.
Gaul wants to get back to full guard.
Dresner trying to control from half guard but Gaul is working away.
Gaul is looking for a sweep. Dresner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T7#
Dresner trying to mount his opponent but Gaul defends it. #SUB#
Dresner is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gaul sees it coming and defends easily.
Dresner wants to pass the guard but Gaul is defending well.
Gaul wants to control but Dresner is keeping busy.
Gaul is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Dresner is staying active.
Gaul moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dresner trying to control but Gaul is working from the bottom. #T8#
Dresner sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gaul's guard.
Gaul keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Dresner works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (18) vs (9) Gaul#SUB#
Dresner tries for a kimura but Gaul is defending well.
Dresner advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dresner (20) vs (9) Gaul#SUB#
Dresner jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gaul manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T9#
Gaul wants to control but Dresner postures up.
Dresner tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gaul's legs.
Gaul manages to get back to half guard.
Gaul gets full guard.
Gaul trying to control the position here.
Gaul tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gaul seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T10#
Gaul looking for a sweep. Not yet Gaul, not yet.
Dresner slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (23) vs (9) Gaul
Dresner works to advance to full mount. Gaul defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dresner (25) vs (9) Gaul#SUB#
Dresner wants to finish this one by submission but Gaul is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Dresner.
Gaul tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dresner controlling the position easily from mount.
Gaul tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T11#
Dresner tries to control but Gaul wriggling away.
Gaul regains half guard.
Dresner wants to free his trapped foot but Gaul is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dresner is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Dresner seems to be looking for submissions.
Gaul trying to hold on to Dresner's head to control him but Dresner postures up.
#T12#
Gaul makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gaul.
Dresner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Dresner drops back looking for a leg! Gaul is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gaul manages to kick Dresner off! Dresner jumps back into Gaul's guard.
Gaul not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dresner looking to pass the guard.
Dresner wants to control from the top but Gaul keeps moving. #T13##SUB2#
Gaul is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dresner defends well.
Dresner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gaul swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dresner trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Dresner advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (28) vs (9) Gaul
Dresner tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gaul's legs.
Gaul is trying to control Dresner's posture but Dresner avoids it.
Dresner advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dresner (30) vs (9) Gaul
Gaul regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dresner is looking to advance position but Gaul won't allow it.
Dresner works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (33) vs (9) Gaul
And that's the end of the fight!
Dresner takes the fight on points by 33 to 9.
A very excited looking Christian Dresner 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 14 losses; Sergey Makarov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 24 losses; Denubis Majere!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Majere bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Makarov (0) vs (4) Majere
Makarov tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Majere easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Makarov (0) vs (6) Majere
Makarov tries to hold on but Majere pushes him away.
Makarov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Makarov is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Majere goes for an armbar but Makarov turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Makarov. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Makarov (2) vs (6) Majere
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makarov forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Makarov controlling the action here.
Makarov'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.
Further stalling from Makarov.
Makarov tries to pass to full mount but Majere defends it. #T2#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Makarov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Majere does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Makarov controlling the action here. #T3#
Makarov passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Makarov (5) vs (6) Majere
Makarov takes a little break here. Majere wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T4#
Makarov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Majere for as long as he can get away with.
Majere is looking for a sweep.
Makarov trying to control the action but Majere is working from the bottom.
Majere stops Makarov from passing to mount.
Majere felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Makarov trying to control the position but Majere is working away. #T5#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB#
Makarov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Majere, who protects the arm well.
Makarov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Majere keeps working.
Makarov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T6#
Makarov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Majere keeps working.
The referee asks Makarov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Makarov prefers to stall for the moment though.
Majere tries to buck Makarov off but Makarov is having none of it.#SUB#
Makarov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Majere is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Majere is trying to control Makarov's posture but Makarov avoids it. #T7#
Majere being controlled for a moment.
Majere manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Makarov (5) vs (8) Majere#T8#
Makarov keeping control of the position.
Majere passes into side control, despite Makarov's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Makarov (5) vs (11) Majere
Makarov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Makarov trying to hold on to Majere's head to control him but Majere postures up.
Makarov won't allow Majere to pass to mount. #T9#
Majere passes into side control, despite Makarov's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Makarov (5) vs (14) Majere
You can see the frustration on Makarov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Majere advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Makarov (5) vs (16) Majere
Makarov tries to hold on but Majere postures up.
Majere trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T10#
Makarov tries to hold on but Majere pushes him away.
Makarov is working to get back to half guard.
Majere looking to control but Makarov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Makarov wants to control but Majere is having none of it.#T11#
Makarov is looking to improve his position but Majere isn't that keen on the idea.
Majere wants to take his opponent's back but Makarov doesn't allow it.
Makarov is trying desperately to improve position.#T12#
Makarov is squirming around, avoiding Majere's attempts to control the action.
Makarov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Majere is looking for a kimura here.
Makarov wants to improve his position but Majere is controlling well.
#T13#
Makarov is trying to maintain the position but Majere is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makarov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Makarov wants to control but Majere passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Makarov (5) vs (19) Majere#T14##SUB2#
Majere tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Majere has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Makarov can't do much from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Makarov is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Majere wins on points by 19 to 5.
A relieved looking Denubis Majere 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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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 16 wins and 16 losses; Milton Viera! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 7 losses; Mecilvus Gabenagus!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Viera tries to close the distance and clinch but Gabenagus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Gabenagus gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Viera (0) vs (2) Gabenagus
Gabenagus looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Gabenagus is looking for a kimura but Viera is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gabenagus to get the leverage.
Gabenagus slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gabenagus prevents Viera from improving his position.#T1#
Gabenagus is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Gabenagus is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Viera is just riding it out for now. Gabenagus eventually gives up the hold.
Gabenagus controlling the action here.
Viera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Viera is trying to control but can't.
#T2#
Gabenagus looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gabenagus is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Viera (0) vs (5) Gabenagus
Viera wants to control but Gabenagus is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gabenagus looking to control and managing it successfully.
Viera tries to lock up and control but Gabenagus gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gabenagus takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Viera wants to control but Gabenagus is having none of it.#T3#
Gabenagus takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Viera is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gabenagus controlling from the full mount.
Viera working to try and regain half guard.
Gabenagus controlling from mount.
It looks like Gabenagus 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.#T4#
Viera tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Viera is working hard here to advance position.
Gabenagus controlling the position easily from mount.
Viera keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gabenagus seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Viera is holding on tight.
Viera is looking to improve his position but Gabenagus isn't that keen on the idea.
Gabenagus wants to take Viera's back but he can't do it this time. #T5#
Gabenagus controlling from mount.
Viera really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gabenagus with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Gabenagus moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Viera (0) vs (8) Gabenagus
Gabenagus controlling from the back.
Viera can't escape the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
You can see the frustration on Viera's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T6#
Gabenagus controls the position.
Gabenagus keeps control of the position as Viera tries to break free.
Gabenagus controls the action.
You can see the frustration on Viera's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Gabenagus trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Viera doesn't escape. #SUB2#
Gabenagus looking for the RNC. #T7#
Gabenagus controlling the position well here. Viera rolled but Gabenagus kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Gabenagus is continuing to stall.
I really don't envy Viera right now.
#T8##SUB2#
Gabenagus looking to break Viera's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Viera remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gabenagus will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Gabenagus is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Viera wants to control his opponent's hands but Gabenagus gets his hands free.
Gabenagus controls the action.
Gabenagus has the hooks in. Viera is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Gabenagus controls the action.#T9##SUB2#
Gabenagus looking for the choke from the back.
Viera trying to control the hands but Gabenagus won't let him.
Viera tries to escape the position.
Gabenagus biding his time, controlling Viera. #T10#
Viera is in bad spot here.
Viera is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
I really don't envy Viera right now.
Gabenagus really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Viera.
Viera is really stuck here.
#T11#
Gabenagus controls the action.
Gabenagus gets his hands free as Viera looks to control.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Gabenagus controlling well, preventing Viera from escaping the position.
#T12#
Gabenagus 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.
Gabenagus is trying to stick to Viera's back but Viera is turning into Gabenagus. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gabenagus's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Viera. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Viera (2) vs (8) Gabenagus
Viera's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Viera passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Viera (5) vs (8) Gabenagus
Gabenagus is trying to control Viera's posture but Viera avoids it.
Gabenagus regains half guard there - taking advantage of Viera's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Gabenagus regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gabenagus keeping moving, preventing Viera from controlling successfully. #T13##SUB2#
Gabenagus has his foot on Viera's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Viera works his way back into a safe position though.
Gabenagus looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Gabenagus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Viera gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gabenagus pulls Viera in to control the position.
Viera wants to control from the top but Gabenagus keeps moving. #SUB#
Viera thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Viera wants to control from the top but Gabenagus keeps moving.
Gabenagus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Viera's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Viera (5) vs (10) Gabenagus#T14#
Gabenagus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Viera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gabenagus showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gabenagus slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Viera (5) vs (13) Gabenagus
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Viera tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Gabenagus presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Viera (5) vs (15) Gabenagus
Viera is trying to escape the mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabenagus wins on points by 15 to 5.
A victorious Mecilvus Gabenagus thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 80 wins and 56 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 64 wins and 53 losses; Helio Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ottke shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gracias manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ottke (2) vs (0) Gracias
Gracias being controlled here, momentarily.
Ottke preventing the sweep.
Gracias trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Gracias has control of Ottke's left arm, preventing Ottke from doing any damage.
Gracias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ottke is one step ahead there. #T2#
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracias wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ottke looking to pass the guard.
Ottke looking to sit in guard and control but Gracias gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (2) vs (2) Gracias#T3#
Ottke tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ottke trying to control the position.
Ottke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracias is one step ahead there.
Gracias engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Ottke trying to control the position here.
Ottke 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.#T5#
Ottke pulls Gracias in close to his closed guard and prevents Gracias from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gracias tries to free his leg and advance position but Ottke is retaining full guard.
Gracias sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gracias won't allow Ottke to sweep him here. #T6#
Gracias controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ottke is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gracias wants to pass the guard but Ottke is keeping the position.
Ottke is trying to control the position but Gracias postures up. #T7#
Ottke 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.
Gracias is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ottke trying to control the position.
Ottke tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ottke is working hard here to advance position.#T8#
Gracias sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gracias's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gracias postures up.
Gracias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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. #T9#
Ottke is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gracias controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ottke working a defensive guard but Gracias passes into half guard.
#T10#
Ottke is controlling Gracias's trapped leg to prevent Gracias from advancing to side control.
Gracias sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T11#
Gracias is thwarting Ottke's attempts to control the position.
Ottke wants to get back to full 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.#T12#
Gracias wants to pass to mount but Ottke is defending the position.
Gracias is trying to control the action in half guard but Ottke is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ottke wants to get back to full guard.
Gracias seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ottke wants to get back to full guard.#T13#
Gracias stalling.
Ottke wants to control but Gracias passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (2) vs (5) Gracias#T14#
Ottke sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Well, if Gracias 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.
Ottke tries to roll over but Gracias keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracias is thwarting Ottke's attempts to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracias wins on points by 5 to 2.
Helio Gracias seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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