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Bots de Garra 195 PBP Commentary |
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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 14 wins and 31 losses; Felix Suarez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 16 losses; Corona Virus! The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL# Suarez pushes Virus up against the ropes in a clinch.#TD# Suarez pulls guard successfully.
Suarez 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. Suarez working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Virus controlling from the top position. Suarez trying to control the position.
Suarez is pulling down on Virus's head. It's preventing any offense from Virus, at least for the moment. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Virus passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Suarez (0) vs (3) Virus Suarez is being controlled here. Suarez is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1# Virus trying to control the position but Suarez is working away. Virus moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. You can see the frustration on Suarez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Virus staying calm. Suarez is looking for a sweep.#T2# Suarez sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Suarez wants to improve his position but Virus is controlling well.
Suarez holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. Suarez trying to control but Virus postures up.
Virus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Virus's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Virus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Suarez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Suarez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Virus is working away from the top position though. Virus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Suarez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3# Suarez gets full guard. Virus looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Let's hope that Virus has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Suarez 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: Suarez (2) vs (3) Virus Virus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Suarez is figuring out what he wants to do next. Suarez wants to take a breather but Virus is having none of it. Virus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4# Suarez wants to pass the guard but Virus is defending well. Suarez is working hard here to advance position. Virus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Virus is trying is best to control the position here. Suarez wants to control but Virus is keeping him busy. Suarez wants to pass to mount but Virus is defending the 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. Virus is looking to improve his position.
#T5# Virus is trying to control but can't.
Virus gets back to full guard.
Suarez looking to pass the guard. Suarez is looking to advance position but Virus has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Suarez (2) vs (7) Virus Virus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Suarez is looking to escape. Virus controlling from mount. Virus trying to control but Suarez is having none of it. #T6# Suarez tries to get back to half guard but can't. Virus fails to advance to Suarez's back. Suarez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Suarez regains half guard. Suarez is looking to improve his position.
Virus wants to control but Suarez is keeping him busy. Suarez wants to control but Virus is keeping busy.
Virus trying to control from half guard but Suarez is working away. #T7# Virus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Virus keeps trying to improve his position. Suarez tries to roll over but Virus keeps him under control. Virus is pressing down on Suarez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Suarez is holding on for now. Virus is trying to control. Suarez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Suarez is trying to get back to full guard. Suarez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Virus controlling the action here. Virus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Suarez keeps working. #T8# Virus is pressing down on Suarez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Suarez is holding on for now. Virus takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Suarez is trying to maintain the position but Virus is very close to passing his half guard. Virus is looking to advance position but Suarez won't allow it. Suarez gets back to full guard.
Suarez trying to keep a closed guard but Virus is proving a slippery customer.
Virus passes Suarez's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T9# Suarez trying to control but Virus postures up.
Suarez wants to get back to full guard. Virus uses his free foot to push down on Suarez's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Suarez. Score +3 for passing guard: Suarez (2) vs (10) Virus Virus tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Suarez wants to control but Virus is having none of it. Virus content just to control the position here. Virus tries to control but Suarez wriggling away. #T10# Suarez regains half guard. Virus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Suarez keeps working. Suarez tries to get to full guard but Virus has control of the leg. Virus is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB# Suarez actively working from the bottom here. Suarez is trying to maintain the position but Virus is very close to passing his half guard.#T11# Virus is taking a breather. Suarez says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Suarez tries to get to full guard but Virus has control of the leg. Virus controlling the action here.#SUB# Suarez actively working from the bottom here. Virus wants to pass to mount but Suarez is defending the position. Virus is taking a breather. Suarez says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Suarez works his way to full guard. Good work.#T12# Suarez is trying to control the position but Virus postures up. Virus trying to control but Suarez is working from the bottom. Virus controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Suarez keeping moving, preventing Virus from controlling successfully. Suarez trying to keep a closed guard but Virus is proving a slippery customer.
Virus 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. Virus trying to control but Suarez is working from the bottom. Virus tries to free his leg and advance position but Suarez is retaining full guard. #T13# Virus trying to control but Suarez is working from the bottom. #SUB# Virus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Suarez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Virus has managed to get both his arms back between Suarez's legs - danger averted. Virus slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Suarez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Virus is one step ahead there. Virus slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T14# Virus preventing the sweep. Virus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Virus is stalling in the full guard. Virus looking to pass the guard. Virus is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Virus. Virus wants to control from the top but Suarez keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight! Virus wins on points by 10 to 2. Corona Virus 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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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 32 losses; Ian Laperierre! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 18 losses; Anderson Gracie! The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL# Laperierre closes the distance and pushes Gracie back into the ropes. Laperierre tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gracie just stands there and leans against the ropes.#TD2# Gracie gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Laperierre regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laperierre (0) vs (2) Gracie The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Laperierre is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Laperierre is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Gracie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Laperierre looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gracie wants to pass the guard but Laperierre is keeping the position. Laperierre might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1# Gracie postures up.
Laperierre wants to sweep but no luck. Gracie is fighting to break Laperierre's control of his arms but Laperierre is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Laperierre not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2# Laperierre is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Laperierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Laperierre pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage. Gracie won't allow Laperierre to sweep him here. Laperierre trying to control the position.
#T3# Laperierre looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there. Gracie controls from within his opponent's guard. Laperierre is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4# Gracie preventing the sweep. Gracie content to stall in guard here. Gracie postures up.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Gracie working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though. Laperierre can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Gracie wants to free his trapped foot but Laperierre is holding on for dear life with his legs. Laperierre wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
#T5# Gracie with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2# Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
Laperierre trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Laperierre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Laperierre looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Gracie perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T6# Laperierre wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Gracie is figuring out what he wants to do next. Laperierre wants to get back to full guard. Laperierre won't allow Gracie to pass to mount. Laperierre trying to control but Gracie postures up.
Gracie with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Laperierre is trying to get back to full guard.#T7# Gracie has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Laperierre (0) vs (5) Gracie Laperierre tries to reverse the position but Gracie maintains control. Laperierre wants to hold on but Gracie pushes him away. Gracie sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T8# Gracie prevents Laperierre from getting the reversal. Gracie controlling his opponent. Laperierre wants to hold on but Gracie pushes him away. Gracie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Gracie wants to control the pace but Laperierre is squirming around nicely. Gracie controlling the position easily from mount. #T9# Laperierre keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gracie controlling from mount. Laperierre is in all sorts of trouble here.
Laperierre is working hard here to advance position. Laperierre is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Laperierre is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gracie controlling the pace for now. #T10# Gracie trying to control but Laperierre is having none of it. Gracie sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Laperierre 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. Laperierre is trying to control but Gracie manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Laperierre (0) vs (8) Gracie Laperierre is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.#T11# Gracie controlling from mount. Laperierre 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. Laperierre wants to get back to full guard. Gracie controlling the action here. Gracie wants to control but Laperierre is keeping him busy. Laperierre controlling the position well. Laperierre trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
#T12# Gracie controlling the action here. Let's hope that Gracie has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T13# Laperierre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Gracie stalling. Laperierre is trying to control but can't.
Laperierre is looking to improve his position.
Gracie is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T14# Laperierre has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though. Gracie perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Gracie prevents Laperierre from improving his position. Gracie seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Gracie.
And that's the end of the fight! Gracie wins on points by 8 to 0. During a confident post fight interview, Anderson Gracie thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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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 17 wins and 26 losses; Lochlain OBrien! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 11 losses; Rufino Gracie! The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL# OBrien clinches. #TD# OBrien gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: OBrien (2) vs (0) Gracie OBrien stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard. OBrien is working hard here to advance position. OBrien 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. OBrien trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. OBrien postures up.
OBrien trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. OBrien controlling from the top position. #T1# Gracie keeping moving, preventing OBrien from controlling successfully. OBrien pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now. Gracie is trying to keep OBrien in close.
OBrien is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2# OBrien trying to move into half guard but instead Gracie has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: OBrien (2) vs (2) Gracie Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from OBrien. OBrien is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up. OBrien pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage. Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed OBrien's guard. Gracie is controlling the pace.
OBrien tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3# Gracie trying to control the action but OBrien is working from the bottom. OBrien gets full guard. OBrien is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Gracie trying to control but OBrien is working from the bottom. OBrien will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Gracie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. OBrien keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully. #T4# OBrien working a defensive guard here.
OBrien trying to control the position here. OBrien tries to land a sweep but no joy. OBrien wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. OBrien is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T5# OBrien is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up. Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from OBrien. OBrien pulls Gracie in to control the position. Gracie trying to control but OBrien is working from the bottom. Gracie won't allow OBrien to sweep him here. OBrien is pulling down on Gracie's head to control his posture. OBrien is trying to keep Gracie in close.
Gracie engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T6# Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but OBrien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Gracie won't allow OBrien to sweep him here. OBrien is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T7# OBrien keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully. OBrien has Gracie pulled in close to control his posture. Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from OBrien. Gracie is stalling in the full guard. Gracie preventing the sweep. #T8# OBrien is trying to keep Gracie in close.
OBrien looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there. Gracie wants to pass the guard but OBrien is keeping the position. OBrien is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up. OBrien keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass. OBrien trying to control the position here. #T9# OBrien is trying to keep Gracie in close.
OBrien is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. 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.#T10# OBrien keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully. OBrien is pulling down on Gracie's head to control his posture. OBrien continues to stall. OBrien working a defensive guard here.
#T11# Gracie is stalling in the full guard. Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but OBrien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. OBrien is trying to keep Gracie in close.
Gracie must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Gracie preventing the sweep. OBrien has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. OBrien has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Gracie working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T12# OBrien trying to control the position.
OBrien controlling the position. OBrien not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've been hearing good reports from OBrien's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. OBrien is pulling down on Gracie's head to control his posture. OBrien wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment. #T13# Gracie stays in close to OBrien's body and controls the position. OBrien is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up. Gracie wants to control from the top but OBrien keeps moving. OBrien is trying to keep Gracie in close.
OBrien wants to sweep but no luck. #T14# OBrien pulls Gracie in to control the position. OBrien lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: OBrien (4) vs (2) Gracie Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2# Gracie working for a triangle but OBrien defends it easily.
OBrien is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight! OBrien takes the fight on points by 4 to 2. After winning the bout, Lochlain OBrien 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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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 37 wins and 47 losses; Alexander Mesquita! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 31 losses; Elazar Shalit! The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2# Shalit has Mesquita up against the ropes in a clinch.
Shalit tries to pull guard but Mesquita forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.#TD# Mesquita decides to pull guard. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Mesquita tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB# Mesquita working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shalit doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shalit manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Shalit preventing the sweep. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. 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.#SUB# Mesquita looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mesquita looking to control.
#T1# Mesquita looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB# Mesquita has his foot on Shalit's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shalit works his way back into a safe position though. Mesquita keeping full guard, as Shalit tries to pass. #SUB# Mesquita has his foot on Shalit's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shalit works his way back into a safe position though. Shalit slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Shalit postures up.
Shalit trying to control the position from guard on top but Mesquita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2# Shalit 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. Mesquita seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission. Mesquita is adopting a defensive guard. Shalit showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Mesquita keeping moving, preventing Shalit from controlling successfully. #T3# Mesquita trying to keep a closed guard but Shalit is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB# Mesquita working for a triangle but Shalit defends it easily.
Mesquita looking to control.
Mesquita looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Shalit puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Mesquita is trying to get back to full guard.#T4# Still in half guard, Shalit seems content to control. Mesquita is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shalit's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shalit's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mesquita (4) vs (0) Shalit#SUB# Mesquita is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Shalit knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Shalit for a finish. #SUB# Mesquita looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB# Mesquita is persistently looking for the submission but Shalit is defending it well.
#T5##SUB# Mesquita is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Mesquita will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB# Mesquita tightening his grip on Shalit, looking for the choke. #SUB# Mesquita looking for the choke but no joy. #T6##SUB# Mesquita is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Shalit won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Mesquita off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alexander Mesquita! |
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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 77 wins and 45 losses; Abu Schaubi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 21 losses; Friedrich August Von Hayek! The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way. Von Hayek looks for a takedown but Schaubi sprawls well. Von Hayek shoots in but no luck this time. Schaubi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD2# Von Hayek drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Schaubi (0) vs (2) Von Hayek Schaubi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Schaubi keeping full guard, as Von Hayek tries to pass. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Von Hayek trying to control the position from guard on top but Schaubi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Von Hayek controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1# Von Hayek looking to pass the guard. Schaubi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Von Hayek is one step ahead there. #T2# Schaubi keeping moving, preventing Von Hayek from controlling successfully. Von Hayek preventing the sweep. Von Hayek trying to control but Schaubi is working from the bottom. Schaubi pulls Von Hayek in to control the position. Schaubi 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# Schaubi keeping full guard, as Von Hayek tries to pass. Schaubi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Von Hayek's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schaubi (2) vs (2) Von Hayek Schaubi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Von Hayek is keeping the position for now. #SUB2# Von Hayek looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Schaubi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Von Hayek is keeping the position for now. #T4# Von Hayek has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Von Hayek is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Schaubi is stalling in the full guard. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Von Hayek working a defensive guard here.
#T5# Schaubi sitting in guard here, content to control. Schaubi postures up.
Schaubi stands and throws Von Hayek's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (5) vs (2) Von Hayek Schaubi has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Von Hayek! Score +2 for reaching mount: Schaubi (7) vs (2) Von Hayek Von Hayek tries to hold on but Schaubi pushes him away. Schaubi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T6# Schaubi looking to control but Von Hayek is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Von Hayek is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Schaubi controlling from the full mount. Schaubi trying to control but he's not successful this time. Von Hayek stops Schaubi from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T7# Von Hayek tries to hold on but Schaubi postures up. Schaubi trying to control but Von Hayek is having none of it. Schaubi looking to take Von Hayek's back but Von Hayek rolls and after a scramble, Von Hayek ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Von Hayek to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schaubi (7) vs (4) Von Hayek Schaubi pulls Von Hayek in to control the position. #T8# Schaubi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Von Hayek's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schaubi (9) vs (4) Von Hayek Schaubi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Von Hayek keeping moving, preventing Schaubi from controlling successfully. Von Hayek is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T9# Schaubi passes into half guard. Schaubi passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (12) vs (4) Von Hayek The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. Von Hayek is trying to control Schaubi's posture but Schaubi avoids it. Schaubi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Von Hayek keeps working. #T10# Von Hayek is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Von Hayek wants to control but Schaubi postures up. Schaubi slows the pace down. #T11# Schaubi is looking to take a break and control but Von Hayek is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Von Hayek is looking to reverse the position. Schaubi trying to control the position but Von Hayek is working away. Schaubi in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T12# Schaubi tries to advance to mount but Von Hayek denies him. Von Hayek struggling a bit here. Von Hayek is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Schaubi is staying active.#T13# Schaubi moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. Von Hayek is trying to control Schaubi's posture but Schaubi avoids it. 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. Schaubi tries to move to full mount but Von Hayek actually manages to regain half guard. Von Hayek is refusing to be controlled, as Schaubi sits in half guard. Schaubi is stalling here. Von Hayek is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Schaubi seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Von Hayek has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Schaubi (12) vs (8) Von Hayek#T14# Von Hayek working away. Von Hayek trying to control the action but Schaubi is working from the bottom. Schaubi struggling a bit here. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Von Hayek trying to control the position but Schaubi is working away.
And that's the end of the fight! Schaubi takes the fight on points by 12 to 8. Post fight, an emotional Abu Schaubi said 'G-g-g-g-gadOOSHED him through a glass door, b'. |
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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 67 wins and 71 losses; Darragh Fiachna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 69 losses; Vartan Esteves! The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL# Fiachna instigates a clinch. #TD# Fiachna pulls Esteves into guard.
Fiachna keeping moving, preventing Esteves from controlling successfully. Fiachna is trying to control the position but Esteves postures up. Fiachna is really struggling to control Esteves but he's trying to hold on to the position. Esteves trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiachna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Esteves is stalling in the full guard. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Esteves wants to pass the guard but Fiachna is keeping the position. Fiachna wants to sweep here but Esteves controlling him for the moment. #T1# Esteves stands and throws Fiachna's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (0) vs (3) Esteves#SUB2# Esteves is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fiachna has escaped the position, nice work there. 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. Esteves is looking to take a break and control but Fiachna is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Esteves might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fiachna haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2# Esteves is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fiachna has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2# Esteves wants to control but Fiachna is keeping him busy. 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. Esteves controls the position from side control. Esteves wants to control but Fiachna is keeping him busy. Fiachna is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Esteves's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T3# Fiachna keeping control of the position. Esteves content to control rather than advance. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Esteves is just content to waste time from the top position. Fiachna takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. Fiachna wants to sweep but no luck. #T4# Fiachna controlling the position. Fiachna is trying to keep Esteves in close.
Esteves trying to control but Fiachna is working from the bottom. Fiachna is controlling Esteves's posture. Esteves trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiachna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Esteves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Esteves wants to control from the top but Fiachna keeps moving. Fiachna keeping full guard, as Esteves tries to pass. #T5# Esteves showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Fiachna tries to land a sweep but no joy. Fiachna is working hard here to advance position.#T6# Fiachna is pulling down on Esteves's head. It's preventing any offense from Esteves, at least for the moment. Esteves postures up.
Esteves is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Esteves postures up.
Esteves trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiachna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Esteves tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiachna is retaining full guard. #T7# Esteves's corner is telling him to maintain position. Fiachna keeping moving, preventing Esteves from controlling successfully. Esteves tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiachna is retaining full guard. Esteves looking to sit in guard and control but Fiachna gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (2) vs (3) Esteves Esteves has control of Fiachna's left arm, preventing Fiachna from doing any damage. Esteves keeping moving, preventing Fiachna from controlling successfully. Esteves has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Fiachna has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (5) vs (3) Esteves#T8# Fiachna working away. Esteves is trying to improve his position. Fiachna trying to control the action but Esteves is working from the bottom. Esteves is trying to escape the position but Fiachna is controlling the position. Esteves gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Fiachna is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T9# Esteves is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fiachna's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fiachna's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fiachna (5) vs (7) Esteves#SUB2# Esteves looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2# Fiachna is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Esteves's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T10# Esteves wants to control the position but Fiachna frees himself and scrambles - Esteves manages to regain control in side control.
Esteves trying to control the action but Fiachna is working from the bottom. Fiachna manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (7) vs (7) Esteves Fiachna wants to take a breather but Esteves is having none of it. Esteves wants to get back to full guard.#T11# Esteves is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fiachna's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fiachna's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fiachna (7) vs (11) Esteves#SUB2# Esteves is looking for a choke. Fiachna gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Fiachna manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (9) vs (11) Esteves Fiachna wants to control from the top but Esteves keeps moving. Esteves is pulling down on Fiachna's head. It's preventing any offense from Fiachna, at least for the moment. Esteves 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# Esteves keeps trying to improve his position. Fiachna trying to control but Esteves is working from the bottom. Fiachna is fighting to break Esteves's control of his arms but Esteves is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Fiachna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2# Esteves looking for a guillotine here but Fiachna defends easily.
Esteves looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fiachna is one step ahead there. #T13# Esteves is trying to hold Fiachna in close to prevent damage but Fiachna has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2# Esteves looking for submissions off his back. Fiachna is thwarting Esteves's attempts to control the position. Esteves 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 (12) vs (11) Esteves#T14# Esteves is in all sorts of trouble here.
Esteves slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Esteves trying to get back to full guard but Fiachna takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (15) vs (11) Esteves Fiachna controlling from the full mount. Fiachna looking to control but Esteves is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Esteves can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Esteves is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB# Fiachna looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
And that's the end of the fight! Fiachna takes the fight on points by 15 to 11. Our winner, Darragh Fiachna, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 79 wins and 50 losses; Ivan Kamenev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 72 wins and 47 losses; Tyron Scott! The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2# Scott shoots in and gets a takedown into Kamenev's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kamenev (0) vs (2) Scott Kamenev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Scott manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (2) vs (2) Scott Scott looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Scott keeping moving, preventing Kamenev from controlling successfully. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kamenev looking to sit in guard and control but Scott gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (2) vs (4) Scott Scott trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1# Kamenev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Scott tries to free his leg and advance position but Kamenev is retaining full guard. Scott preventing the sweep. Scott is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Scott wants to pass the guard but Kamenev is keeping the position.#T2# Kamenev wants to sweep but no luck. Kamenev pulls Scott in close to prevent any damage. Scott stopping the sweep attempt from Kamenev. Scott stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kamenev swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3# Scott is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Kamenev looking for a sweep. Not yet Kamenev, not yet. Kamenev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kamenev looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Kamenev is working hard here to advance position.#T4# Kamenev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Scott is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Kamenev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T5# Kamenev being controlled here, momentarily. Kamenev trying to control the position.
Scott 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. Kamenev looking for a sweep. Not yet Kamenev, not yet. #T6# My spies in Hammer House of Horror inform me that Scott has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB# Kamenev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Scott advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (2) vs (7) Scott Kamenev tries to get back to half guard but can't. 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.#T7# Kamenev can't do much from the bottom here. Kamenev tries to improve position but can't. Kamenev is trying to control Scott's posture but Scott avoids it. Kamenev regains half guard. Kamenev is trying to get back to full guard. Scott content to control rather than advance. #T8# Kamenev is trying is best to control the position here. Scott trying to mount his opponent but Kamenev defends it. Scott takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Kamenev is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Convicted Top Team, so we'll see if he gets out of it. 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.#T9# Scott trying to control from half guard but Kamenev is working away. Scott is figuring out what he wants to do next. Kamenev wants to get back to full guard.#T10# Scott seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kamenev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Scott is taking a breather. Kamenev 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. Kamenev wants to get back to full guard. Scott controlling the action here. Kamenev wants to control but Scott is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T11# Kamenev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Scott is taking a breather. Kamenev 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. Kamenev is concentrating on defense, preventing Scott from advancing position. Scott is figuring out what he wants to do next. Kamenev wants to get back to full guard.#T12# Scott trying to mount his opponent but Kamenev defends it. Scott is taking a breather. Kamenev 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. Scott is pressing down on Kamenev's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kamenev is holding on for now. Kamenev wants to get back to full guard.#T13# Scott wants to free his trapped foot but Kamenev is holding on for dear life with his legs. Kamenev is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Scott jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (2) vs (10) Scott Kamenev tries to bench press Scott off him but Scott keeps the position. You can see the frustration on Kamenev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Scott is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kamenev will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. Scott wants to control for a moment but Kamenev uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T14# Scott seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Kamenev wants to improve his position but Scott is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Still in half guard, Scott seems content to control.
And that's the end of the fight! Scott wins on points by 10 to 2. Tyron Scott thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 30 wins and 23 losses; Gul Dukat! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 74 wins and 52 losses; Jerry Curls! The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2# Curls shoots in and gets a takedown into Dukat's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dukat (0) vs (2) Curls Curls wants to pass the guard but Dukat is keeping the position. Dukat is adopting a defensive 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. Dukat looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dukat tries to land a sweep but no joy. Dukat looking to control.
Curls pushes down on Dukat's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1# Dukat is looking to control Curls's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dukat avoid being mounted? Curls is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dukat (0) vs (5) Curls Dukat tries to lock up and control but Curls gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2# Curls content just to control the position here. Dukat tries to get back to half guard but can't. Curls controlling from mount. Dukat is squirming around, avoiding Curls's attempts to control the action. #T3# Dukat working to try and regain half guard.
Curls is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Dukat is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Dukat (0) vs (8) Curls Dukat looking very determined here, making life difficult for Curls.
Dukat tries to break free.
#T4# Dukat trying to control the position but Curls manages to sink in the hooks. Curls really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Dukat. Dukat is really stuck here.
Dukat is working hard here to advance position.#T5# Dukat looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. Dukat tries to escape the position.
#T6# Curls has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Dukat's body.
Let's hope that Curls has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. A lull in the action here.
#T7# Dukat trying to control but not successfully. 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. Dukat is really stuck here.
Dukat trying to control the position but Curls manages to sink in the hooks. Dukat is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Curls trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Dukat doesn't escape. Dukat rolls, trying to escape but Curls keeps control of the position.
#T8# Curls is riding his opponent, not letting Dukat buck him off. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Dukat tries to escape but Curls has the hooks in and won't let him break free. I would not like to be Dukat right now.
#T9# Dukat is trying to break free.
#T10# Curls keeps control of the position easily here as Dukat tries to buck him off.
Dukat staying busy and making it hard for Curls to control. Curls is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. Will Curls go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T11# Curls controlling from the back. Dukat trying to control the hands but Curls won't let him. Curls is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T12# Curls struggling to keep hold of the position.
Curls is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Dukat tries to roll but Curls sticks to his back.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Curls keeps control of the position as Dukat tries to break free.
#T13# Curls avoiding Dukat 's attempts to control his hands. Curls tries to keep control of the position but Dukat is staying busy. Curls might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dukat haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Curls is hanging on to Dukat's back as he tries to escape.
#T14# What can Dukat do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Curls tries to get the hooks in deep but Dukat pushed the leg off. Curls controlling well, preventing Dukat from escaping the position.
Dukat just trying to survive but Curls is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Dukat tries to roll but Curls sticks to his back.
Curls trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight! Curls wins on points by 8 to 0. Jerry Curls thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 113 wins and 87 losses; Conald Petersen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 37 losses; Leonardinho Chai! The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Chai goes for a double leg but Petersen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Petersen continues to drive forward. Petersen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Chai sprawls and moves away. Chai fails with a takedown attempt. Chai fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Petersen avoids it really well and circles away. Conald Petersen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonardinho Chai. Chai fails with a takedown attempt. Petersen slaps away a takedown attempt from Chai, before circling back to the center of the mat. Chai shoots in for a takedown but Petersen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. No luck for Chai with that takedown attempt. #TD# Petersen feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Petersen (2) vs (0) Chai We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Petersen tries to free his leg and advance position but Chai is retaining full guard. Petersen slips nicely into half guard. Petersen is taking a breather. Chai 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. Chai wants to control but Petersen is keeping busy.
Chai is looking to improve his position.
#T1# Chai won't allow Petersen to pass to mount. Petersen is controlling the pace.
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. Petersen is trying to control. Chai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Chai is looking for a sweep. Petersen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Petersen trying to control the pace. Chai trying to control but Petersen postures up.
Petersen is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (5) vs (0) Chai Petersen wants to control the pace but Chai is squirming around nicely. #T2# Chai tries to hold on but Petersen postures up. Chai sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Petersen wants to control but Chai is keeping him busy. Chai wants to improve his position but Petersen is controlling well.
Chai is looking to control Petersen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chai avoid being mounted? Chai is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Petersen is staying active. Petersen controlling the action here. Petersen prevents Chai from improving his position. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Chai has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Petersen is working away from the top position though.#T3# Petersen is pressing down on Chai's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chai is holding on for now. Petersen wants to take a breather but Chai is having none of it. Petersen sitting and controlling from the half guard. Petersen is thwarting Chai's attempts to control the position. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Chai trying to get back to full guard but Petersen takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (8) vs (0) Chai Chai wants to control but Petersen is having none of it. Petersen content just to control the position here. Petersen avoids the attempt from Chai to control.#T4# Chai is trying to escape the mount.
Chai tries to hold on but Petersen postures up. Petersen controlling the position easily from mount. Petersen works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Petersen (11) vs (0) Chai Petersen wants to control but Chai is keeping busy. Chai can't escape the position.
Chai is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Chai just trying to survive but Petersen is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. Chai staying busy and making it hard for Petersen to control. Petersen is really struggling to control Chai but he's trying to hold on to the position. Petersen really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Chai.#SUB# Petersen is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Chai has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T5# Chai looking very determined here, making life difficult for Petersen.
Petersen keeps control of the position as Chai tries to break free.
Chai keeps trying to improve his position. Petersen keeps control of the position easily here as Chai tries to buck him off.
Petersen avoiding Chai 's attempts to control his hands. Chai is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Petersen is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Petersen seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Chai for as long as he can get away with.#T6# Chai trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. Petersen trying to control. Chai surviving as best he can, preventing damage. Chai is keeping busy.
Chai is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Petersen.
Petersen is hanging on to Chai's back as he tries to escape.
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.
#SUB# Chai showing good submission defense here.
#T7# Chai trying to control the position but Petersen manages to sink in the hooks. Petersen has good solid back control here. Chai prevents Petersen from getting a body triangle. Chai is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Good control from Petersen. Chai is really stuck here.
Chai is keeping busy.
Chai trying to control the position but Petersen manages to sink in the hooks. Petersen wants to control but Chai is keeping busy.#T8# Chai wants to escape the position.
A lull in the action here.
Chai just trying to survive but Petersen is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. Chai tries to roll but Petersen sticks to his back.
Petersen just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Petersen trying to control momentarily.
Chai trying to control the hands but Petersen breaks the grip. A lull in the action here.
Petersen biding his time, looking for the opening.
Chai 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. Chai tries to roll but Petersen sticks to his back.
Petersen controls the position. Chai tries to escape but Petersen has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T9# Good control from Petersen. Chai is in bad spot here.
Petersen controlling from the back. Petersen has the hooks in. Chai is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. Chai trying to control the action but Petersen just sinks the hooks in. You can see the frustration on Chai's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Petersen is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Petersen not allowing Chai to control his hands. #T10# Chai is really stuck here.
#SUB# Chai showing good submission defense here.
Petersen has good solid back control here. Chai trying to control the position but Petersen manages to sink in the hooks. Chai is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Chai looking very determined here, making life difficult for Petersen.
#SUB# Petersen looking to break Chai's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Chai remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Petersen will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T11##SUB# Chai preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Petersen. Chai trying to control the hands but Petersen won't let him. Petersen struggling to keep hold of the position.
You can see the frustration on Chai's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Petersen is trying to stick to Chai's back but Chai is turning into Petersen. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Petersen's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Chai. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (11) vs (2) Chai Petersen trying to control the position here. Chai is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Let's hope that Chai has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Chai trying to control but Petersen is working from the bottom. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Petersen is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (13) vs (2) Chai#T12# Chai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Petersen showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Petersen looking to pass the guard. Petersen stays in close to Chai's body and controls the position. Petersen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (16) vs (2) Chai Chai tries to bench press Petersen off him but Petersen keeps the position. #SUB# Petersen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Petersen controls the position. Chai is looking for a sweep.#T13# Chai can't do much from the bottom here. Chai 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. Petersen advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Petersen (18) vs (2) Chai Chai has given up his back here. Will Petersen look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Petersen (21) vs (2) Chai#SUB# Petersen patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here? 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.
Chai tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! Chai is controlling an arm, preventing Petersen from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Petersen tries to control but Chai wriggling away. Chai wants to control but Petersen is having none of it. Petersen controlling the pace for now. Chai tries to lock up and control but Petersen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T14# Chai is looking to improve his position but Petersen isn't that keen on the idea. Petersen tries to control but Chai wriggling away. Chai reaches up to try and control the position but Petersen seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Chai rolls and tries to escape and now Petersen has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Petersen (24) vs (2) Chai Chai looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. Chai staying busy and making it hard for Petersen to control. Petersen has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Chai's body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Chai tries to escape but Petersen has the hooks in and won't let him break free. Petersen slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Petersen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight! Petersen takes the fight on points by 24 to 2. Conald Petersen retains his super heavyweight title! After winning the bout, Conald Petersen 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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