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Bots de Garra 206 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Cleetus Boone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 11 losses; Richard Cheese!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Boone gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Boone (4) vs (0) Cheese
Boone is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
You can see the frustration on Cheese's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boone just content 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheese is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Cheese can't do much from the bottom here.
Cheese is trying to get back to half guard.
Boone advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Boone (6) vs (0) Cheese
Boone controlling his opponent. #T2#
Cheese manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Boone looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cheese trying to control here.
#T3#
Boone is taking a breather. Cheese 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.
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.
Cheese is holding on to half guard well.
Boone trying to control the action but Cheese is working from the bottom.
Cheese has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Boone is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Cheese wants to improve his position but Boone is controlling well.
Cheese controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Cheese has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Boone is working away from the top position though.#T5#
Boone content to control rather than advance.
Cheese is trying to get back to full guard.
Boone controlling the action here.
Cheese 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.
Cheese is doing well to control the position and prevent Boone from advancing to side control.#T6#
Cheese is looking to improve his position.
#T7#
Boone wants to pass the guard but Cheese is defending well.
Cheese has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Boone is working away from the top position though.
Boone performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T8#
Cheese wants to improve his position but Boone is controlling well.
Boone seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T9#
Boone seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cheese for as long as he can get away with.
Cheese is pressing down on Boone's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T10#
Boone is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cheese pulls Boone in close to his closed guard and prevents Boone from doing any damage or advancing position.
Boone controlling from the top position. #T11#
Boone being controlled here momentarily.
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.
Cheese keeping moving, preventing Boone from controlling successfully.
Cheese wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T12#
Cheese is trying to keep Boone in close.
Boone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cheese swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boone 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.
Cheese is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T13#
Boone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cheese swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boone postures up.
Boone wants to control from the top but Cheese keeps moving. #T14#
Cheese can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Boone controls the pace.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cheese holds on and takes a little breather.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cheese is keeping the position for now.
Cheese controlling Boone's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boone takes the fight on points by 6 to 0.
Our winner, Cleetus Boone, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 38 losses; Felix Suarez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 39 losses; Caio Peieira!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Peieira has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Suarez drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB#
Suarez throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Peieira escapes and throws Suarez's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Suarez (0) vs (3) Peieira
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.
Peieira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Suarez keeps working.
Peieira tries to move into full mount but can't pass Suarez's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suarez is trying to control Peieira's posture but Peieira avoids it. #T1#
Suarez is looking for a sweep.
Suarez is not content to let Peieira control the position. #SUB2#
Peieira working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Peieira looks winded!
Peieira gets to mount! Suarez was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Suarez (0) vs (5) Peieira#T2#
Peieira controlling the pace for now.
Suarez gets back to half guard.
Suarez is staying active underneath Peieira, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Suarez is trying to control but Peieira manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Suarez (0) vs (8) Peieira
Suarez wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Suarez (0) vs (11) Peieira#T3#
Suarez tries to roll but Peieira sticks to his back.
Suarez is working hard here to advance position.
Peieira trying to control momentarily.
Suarez is really stuck here.
Suarez just trying to survive but Peieira is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Suarez prevents Peieira from getting a body triangle.
Suarez manages to reverse the position and now he's in Peieira's guard. Nice work there by Suarez.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Suarez (2) vs (11) Peieira#T4#
Suarez trying to control but Peieira is working from the bottom.
Suarez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Suarez (5) vs (11) Peieira
Peieira is trying to control Suarez's posture but Suarez avoids it.
Suarez tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Suarez trying to control the position but Peieira is working away. #T5##SUB#
Suarez tries for a kimura but Peieira is defending well.
Peieira regains half guard.#SUB#
Suarez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Suarez is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Suarez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've been hearing good reports from Suarez's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T6#
Peieira is holding on to half guard well.
Peieira is looking to improve his position.
Suarez is just content to waste time from the top position. Peieira takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T7#
Peieira working a defensive guard here.
Suarez stands and throws Peieira's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Suarez (8) vs (11) Peieira
Suarez wants to control but Peieira is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Suarez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Peieira has escaped the position, nice work there.
Suarez tries to move into full mount but can't pass Peieira's legs. #SUB#
Suarez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Peieira has escaped the position, nice work there. #T8#
Peieira is looking to regain half guard here but Suarez keeps moving and retains side control.
Peieira sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Suarez is trying to work for a kimura but Peieira is defending well.
Peieira wants to control but Suarez is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T9##SUB#
Suarez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Peieira doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Suarez.
Suarez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Peieira is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Suarez seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Peieira is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Felix Suarez!
A relieved looking Felix Suarez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 36 losses; Ian Laperierre! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 82 wins and 49 losses; Abu Schaubi!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Laperierre wants to clinch.
Laperierre tries to close the distance and clinch up but Schaubi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Schaubi tries to counter by closing the distance.
Laperierre tries to close the distance and clinch up but Schaubi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Schaubi is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Laperierre tries to clinch there but Schaubi circles away.
Laperierre fails in his attempt to clinch.
Laperierre has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Schaubi keeps the fight on the outside.
Schaubi stuffs the takedown attempt from Laperierre. Laperierre gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laperierre tries to close the distance and clinch but Schaubi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Schaubi tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Laperierre closes the distance and clinches.
Laperierre tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2#
Schaubi decides to pull guard.
Schaubi pulls Laperierre in close to his closed guard and prevents Laperierre from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
Schaubi keeping full guard, as Laperierre tries to pass.
Laperierre wants to control from the top but Schaubi keeps moving.
Laperierre might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Schaubi keeping full guard, as Laperierre tries to pass.
Laperierre trying to control but Schaubi is working from the bottom.
Schaubi seems keen to control Laperierre's posture.
Laperierre sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Laperierre being controlled here momentarily.
Let's hope that Schaubi 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.
Laperierre wants to pass the guard but Schaubi is keeping the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Schaubi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Laperierre manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laperierre (0) vs (2) Schaubi
Laperierre looking to control.
Schaubi looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Laperierre is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laperierre (2) vs (2) Schaubi#T3#
Laperierre is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Schaubi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Laperierre trying to control but Schaubi is working from the bottom.
Laperierre advances to half guard.
Laperierre is stalling here. Schaubi is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Laperierre seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Schaubi has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Laperierre (2) vs (6) Schaubi
Schaubi is staying tight to Laperierre's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Schaubi gets to mount! Laperierre was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Laperierre (2) vs (8) Schaubi#T4#
Schaubi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Laperierre tries to lock up and control but Schaubi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Schaubi working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Laperierre is looking to improve his position but Schaubi isn't that keen on the idea.
Schaubi controlling the pace for now.
Laperierre is looking to get to half guard.
Schaubi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Laperierre is looking to escape. #T5#
Schaubi is trying to take his opponent's back.
Schaubi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Laperierre tries to hold on but Schaubi postures up.
Laperierre is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Schaubi controlling from the full mount. #T6#
Schaubi wants to control the pace but Laperierre is squirming around nicely.
Laperierre is wriggling around trying to escape.
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 working hard here to advance position.
Schaubi controlling the pace for now.
Schaubi pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T7#
Laperierre is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Schaubi controlling the pace for now.
Laperierre really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Schaubi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Laperierre is looking to get to half guard.#T8#
Schaubi wants to control the pace but Laperierre is squirming around nicely.
Schaubi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Schaubi tries to control but Laperierre wriggling away.
Schaubi controlling from the full mount.
Laperierre is trying to escape the mount.
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.#T9#
Laperierre is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Schaubi controlling from mount.
Laperierre tries to hold on but Schaubi pushes him away. #T10#
Schaubi controlling the position easily from mount.
Schaubi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Laperierre is trying desperately to improve position.
Schaubi is looking to work his way around to Laperierre's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Laperierre is wriggling around trying to escape.
Laperierre tries to control the position but Schaubi now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Laperierre (2) vs (11) Schaubi#T11#
Laperierre wants to escape the position.
Schaubi controlling the position well here. Laperierre rolled but Schaubi kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB2#
Schaubi has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Laperierre trying to control the position but Schaubi manages to sink in the hooks.
Schaubi is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Laperierre tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T12#
Schaubi wants to take his opponent's back but Laperierre doesn't allow it.
Laperierre tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Schaubi avoids the attempt from Laperierre to control.
Schaubi controlling the pace for now.
Schaubi looking to control but Laperierre is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T13#
Laperierre wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Laperierre (2) vs (14) Schaubi
Schaubi keeps control of the position easily here as Laperierre tries to buck him off.
Laperierre trying to control the position but Schaubi manages to sink in the hooks.
Schaubi is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Laperierre staying busy and making it hard for Schaubi to control. #T14##SUB2#
Schaubi working for the choke.
Schaubi has the hooks in. Laperierre is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Schaubi is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Laperierre fending off the submission attempt from Schaubi. #SUB2#
Schaubi is persistently looking for the submission but Laperierre is defending it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schaubi wins on points by 14 to 2.
Abu Schaubi took some time post fight to say the following; 'G-g-g-g-gadOOSHED him through a glass door, b'. |
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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 89 wins and 66 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 22 losses; Corona Virus!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Virus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Virus wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Toehold looking to score a takedown here. Virus is defending well but Toehold drives through and ends up in Virus's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Toehold (2) vs (0) Virus
Virus pulls Toehold in close to prevent any damage.
Toehold won't allow Virus to sweep him here.
Virus controlling the position.
Virus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Virus is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virus trying to control the position.
Toehold won't allow Virus to sweep him here. #T1#
Virus is controlling Toehold's posture.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
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.
Virus working a defensive guard here.
Virus has Toehold pulled in close to control his posture.
Toehold preventing the sweep. #T2#
Virus keeping full guard, as Toehold tries to pass.
Toehold showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Toehold is fighting to break Virus's control of his arms but Virus is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Virus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Virus looking for a sweep. Not yet Virus, not yet. #T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Virus holds on and takes a little breather.
Virus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Virus keeping moving, preventing Toehold from controlling successfully.
Toehold stopping the sweep attempt from Virus.
Virus seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T4#
Toehold trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Virus trying to control the position here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Virus is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (2) vs (2) Virus
Virus is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T5#
Virus is continuing to stall.
The adventures of Virus the control monster continue. Boring.#T6#
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 looking to pass the guard.
Virus sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Virus tries to free his leg and advance position but Toehold is retaining full guard.
Virus trying to control but Toehold is working from the bottom.
Toehold is pulling down on Virus's head to control his posture. #T7#
Virus sitting in guard, not really doing much.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Toehold holds on and takes a little breather.
Virus advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (2) vs (5) Virus
Virus wants to control but Toehold is keeping him busy.
Virus 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 Toehold's shoulder. That is not cool. #T8#
Virus trying to control the action but Toehold is working from the bottom.
Virus slows the pace down.
Virus looking to control but instead Toehold has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Virus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Toehold does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T9#
Virus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Virus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Toehold does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Virus controlling the pace.
Virus is trying to control. Toehold wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Virus tries to pass the half guard into mount. Toehold knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Toehold trying to control here.
#T10#
Virus with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Toehold might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Virus tries to pass the half guard into mount. Toehold knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Virus content to control rather than advance. #T11#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Virus.
Virus wants to take a breather but Toehold is having none of it.
Virus sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Toehold is looking to improve his position.
#T12#
Virus trying to control the action but Toehold is working from the bottom.
Virus controlling the pace.
Virus tries to pass to full mount but Toehold defends it.
Virus wants to control but Toehold is keeping him busy.
Virus content to control rather than advance.
Toehold is not content to let Virus control the position.#T13#
Virus with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Virus is looking to advance position but Toehold won't allow it.
Virus is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Toehold reverses the position - he's now on top in Virus's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (4) vs (5) Virus
Virus trying to control the position here. #T14#
Virus is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Virus trying to keep a closed guard but Toehold is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toehold preventing the sweep.
Virus is trying to control the position but Toehold postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Virus wins on points by 5 to 4.
A relieved looking Corona Virus thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 26 losses; Friedrich August Von Hayek! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 73 wins and 76 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fiachna tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Von Hayek defends well and Fiachna ends up having to push Von Hayek into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Fiachna darts in and clinches Von Hayek up against the ropes.#TD2#
Fiachna pulls guard.
Von Hayek is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've been hearing good reports from Von Hayek'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.
Von Hayek wants to control from the top but Fiachna keeps moving.
Fiachna pulls Von Hayek in close to his closed guard and prevents Von Hayek from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Hayek pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fiachna is keeping the position for now.
Von Hayek might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Von Hayek 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.
Fiachna working a defensive guard here.
Fiachna wants to sweep here but Von Hayek controlling him for the moment.
Fiachna 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: Von Hayek (0) vs (2) Fiachna
Von Hayek is refusing to be controlled, as Fiachna sits in half guard. #T2#
Von Hayek wants to improve his position but Fiachna is controlling well.
Fiachna takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3#
Von Hayek wants to control but Fiachna is keeping busy and won't allow it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Fiachna working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Fiachna is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Von Hayek wants to improve his position but Fiachna is controlling well.
#T4#
Von Hayek is looking to control Fiachna's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Von Hayek avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Fiachna in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Von Hayek tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Fiachna!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Darragh Fiachna!
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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 76 losses; Vartan Esteves! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 85 wins and 54 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kamenev defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Esteves.
Esteves fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Esteves gets caught flat footed, as Kamenev shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Esteves (0) vs (2) Kamenev
Kamenev wants to control from the top but Esteves keeps moving.
Esteves looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Esteves is working hard here to advance position.
Kamenev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Esteves swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kamenev being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Esteves is looking to sweep but instead, Kamenev has passed into half guard.
Kamenev slows the pace down in half guard.
Esteves is looking for a sweep. Kamenev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Esteves trying to control from the bottom.
Esteves is looking to improve his position.
Kamenev slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
Kamenev prevents Esteves from improving his position.
Kamenev looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Esteves is looking for a sweep. Kamenev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Esteves keeping hold of Kamenev's head, controlling as best he can.
Esteves trying to hold on to Kamenev's head to control him but Kamenev postures up.
Esteves makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Esteves.#T3#
Esteves pulls Kamenev in to control the position.
Kamenev is stalling in the full guard.
Esteves wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kamenev is now in half guard.
Esteves trying to hold on to Kamenev's head to control him but Kamenev postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Esteves trying to control but Kamenev postures up.
#T4#
Esteves won't allow Kamenev to pass to mount.
Esteves is trying to maintain the position but Kamenev is very close to passing his half guard.
Esteves is looking for a sweep. Kamenev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kamenev is looking to take a break and control but Esteves is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Esteves won't allow Kamenev to pass to mount. #T5#
Esteves is trying to get back to full guard.
Esteves manages to get to full guard.
Esteves pulls Kamenev in close to prevent any damage.
Kamenev preventing the sweep.
Esteves managing to control the position.
Esteves looking to control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T6#
Esteves wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kamenev is now in half guard.
Kamenev is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Esteves gets back to full guard.
Esteves bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kamenev's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Esteves (2) vs (2) Kamenev
Esteves trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamenev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Esteves is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T7#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kamenev holds on and takes a little breather.
Kamenev working a defensive guard here.
Kamenev keeping full guard, as Esteves tries to pass.
Kamenev trying to control the position.
Kamenev keeping moving, preventing Esteves from controlling successfully. #T8#
Esteves sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Esteves preventing the sweep.
Esteves trying to control but Kamenev is working from the bottom.
Esteves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kamenev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Esteves trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamenev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Esteves tries to free his leg and advance position but Kamenev is retaining full guard. #T9#
Esteves looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kamenev keeping moving, preventing Esteves from controlling successfully.
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 looking to sit in guard and control but Kamenev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Esteves (2) vs (4) Kamenev
Esteves looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kamenev is one step ahead there.
Esteves wants to hit a sweep here but Kamenev passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Esteves there! Score +3 for passing guard: Esteves (2) vs (7) Kamenev#T10#
Esteves is wriggling around trying to escape.
Esteves tries to improve his position but instead Kamenev has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Esteves (2) vs (10) Kamenev
Esteves is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Esteves trying to control but not successfully.
Esteves is in bad spot here.
#T11#
Good control from Kamenev.#SUB2#
Kamenev tightening his grip on Esteves, looking for the choke.
Esteves is keeping busy.
Kamenev has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Esteves's body.
Esteves tries to escape but Kamenev has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T12#
Esteves breaks Kamenev's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Esteves (4) vs (10) Kamenev
Kamenev pulls Esteves in close to prevent any damage.
Esteves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kamenev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Esteves 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.
Kamenev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Esteves looking to pass the guard.
Esteves trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamenev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Esteves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kamenev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kamenev looking for a sweep. Not yet Kamenev, not yet.
Esteves wants to control from the top but Kamenev keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kamenev is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Esteves (4) vs (12) Kamenev
Esteves pulls Kamenev in close to prevent any damage. #T14#
Kamenev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Esteves swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kamenev stands and throws Esteves's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Esteves (4) vs (15) Kamenev
Esteves is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kamenev trying to control the position but Esteves is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Esteves stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kamenev wins on points by 15 to 4.
An out of breath Ivan Kamenev thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 117 wins and 93 losses; Conald Petersen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 54 wins and 40 losses; Ze Jiurgite!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jiurgite fails with a takedown attempt.
Petersen tries to counter with a takedown but Jiurgite is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Petersen gets caught napping as Jiurgite dives in and scores a takedown. Petersen manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Petersen (0) vs (2) Jiurgite
Petersen keeping moving, preventing Jiurgite from controlling successfully.
Petersen is trying to keep Jiurgite in close.
Petersen keeping moving, preventing Jiurgite from controlling successfully.
Jiurgite won't allow Petersen to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen keeping full guard, as Jiurgite tries to pass.
Petersen is trying to control the position but Jiurgite postures up.
Jiurgite is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Petersen controlling Jiurgite's posture.
Petersen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Petersen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jiurgite manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (2) vs (2) Jiurgite
Petersen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jiurgite trying to keep a closed guard but Petersen is proving a slippery customer.
Jiurgite has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Alpha Brasil. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Jiurgite trying to control the position here.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Jiurgite is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Petersen looking to pass the guard.
Petersen looking to sit in guard and control but Jiurgite gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (2) vs (4) Jiurgite
Jiurgite trying to control the position from guard on top but Petersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen looking for a sweep. Not yet Petersen, not yet.
Petersen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jiurgite's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (4) vs (4) Jiurgite
Petersen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Petersen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jiurgite is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Jiurgite looking to hit a scissor sweep but Petersen is one step ahead there.
Petersen wants to pass the guard but Jiurgite is keeping the position.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Jiurgite keeps moving.
Jiurgite managing to control the position.
Jiurgite looking for a sweep. Not yet Jiurgite, not yet. #T4#
Petersen trying to control but Jiurgite is working from the bottom.
Petersen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jiurgite is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Jiurgite keeps moving.
Petersen is looking to pass into half guard but Jiurgite pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jiurgite is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (4) vs (6) Jiurgite
Jiurgite wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving.
Petersen looking for a sweep. Not yet Petersen, not yet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T5#
Petersen is trying to control the position but Jiurgite postures up.
Petersen wants to sweep but no luck.
Petersen controlling the position.
Petersen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jiurgite manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (6) vs (6) Jiurgite
Petersen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jiurgite swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jiurgite keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
Jiurgite wants to sweep here but Petersen controlling him for the moment. #T6#
Jiurgite controls Petersen momentarily but Petersen frees himself.
Jiurgite bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Petersen's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (6) vs (8) Jiurgite#SUB#
Petersen isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Jiurgite stacks Petersen 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 Jiurgite! Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (6) vs (11) Jiurgite
Petersen trying his best to control but Jiurgite has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Petersen (6) vs (13) Jiurgite
Jiurgite avoids the attempt from Petersen to control.
Petersen can't escape the position.
#T7#
Jiurgite avoids the attempt from Petersen to control.
Petersen is desperately trying to improve his position but Jiurgite has a good base and remains in mount.
Petersen wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Petersen (6) vs (16) Jiurgite
Petersen tries to break free.
Petersen is working hard here to advance position.
Petersen turns into Jiurgite and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (8) vs (16) Jiurgite
Jiurgite is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Petersen passes Jiurgite's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Petersen trying to control from half guard but Jiurgite is working away.
Petersen slows the pace down in half guard. #T8#
Petersen is stalling here. Jiurgite is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Petersen seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Jiurgite has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Petersen (8) vs (20) Jiurgite
Petersen is trying to work for a sweep but Jiurgite has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Petersen (8) vs (22) Jiurgite#T9#
Petersen can't escape the position.
Petersen tries to lock up and control but Jiurgite gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Petersen is squirming around, avoiding Jiurgite's attempts to control the action.
Jiurgite is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Petersen is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T10#
Jiurgite wants to control the pace but Petersen is squirming around nicely.
Jiurgite manages to capitalize on a mistake by Petersen to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Petersen (8) vs (25) Jiurgite
Jiurgite controlling the position well here. Petersen rolled but Jiurgite kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Petersen tries to roll but Jiurgite sticks to his back.
Petersen is keeping busy.
Jiurgite controlling well, preventing Petersen from escaping the position.
Petersen wants to control his opponent's hands but Jiurgite gets his hands free.
Jiurgite trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T11#
Petersen is trying to break free.
Jiurgite not allowing Petersen to control his hands.
Petersen tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Petersen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Petersen is trying to reverse the position but instead Jiurgite has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Petersen (8) vs (28) Jiurgite
Jiurgite controlling the position well here. Petersen rolled but Jiurgite kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Petersen tries to escape the position.
#T12#
Petersen staying busy and making it hard for Jiurgite to control.
Petersen trying to control the position but Jiurgite manages to sink in the hooks.
Petersen tries to roll but Jiurgite sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Jiurgite is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Petersen has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Jiurgite controlling well, preventing Petersen from escaping the position.
Jiurgite wants to control but Petersen is keeping busy.
Petersen can't escape the position.
#T13#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Jiurgite's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Jiurgite has good solid back control here.
Jiurgite is hanging on to Petersen's back as he tries to escape.
Jiurgite avoiding Petersen 's attempts to control his hands.
Jiurgite controlling well, preventing Petersen from escaping the position.
Jiurgite wants to control the position but Petersen frees himself and scrambles - Jiurgite manages to regain control in side control.
Petersen can't do much from the bottom here. #T14#
Petersen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Petersen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jiurgite wants to take a breather but Petersen is having none of it.
Petersen is trying is best to control the position here.
Petersen trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jiurgite wants to lay and pray for a moment but Petersen keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jiurgite wins on points by 28 to 8.
Conald Petersen spoke after the fight, saying 'Ta Ta there retard'. |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 53 losses; Alexander Mesquita! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 35 losses; Elazar Shalit!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Shalit clinches up with Mesquita and pushes him back against the ropes.#TD#
Mesquita has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Shalit is trying to keep an underhook but Mesquita manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mesquita (2) vs (0) Shalit
Mesquita is looking to stall here but Shalit recovers full guard.
Shalit pulls Mesquita in close to prevent any damage.
Mesquita advances to half guard.
Shalit looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
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.#SUB#
Mesquita looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (5) vs (0) Shalit#T1##SUB#
Mesquita wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Shalit, who protects the arm well.
Mesquita happy to just control the position for now.
You can see the frustration on Shalit's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shalit is not content to let Mesquita control the position. #T2##SUB#
Mesquita is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shalit is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Mesquita tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Mesquita wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Shalit, who protects the arm well. #T3#
Mesquita wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shalit keeps working.
Shalit manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Mesquita is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Mesquita is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shalit sees it coming and defends easily.#T4##SUB#
Mesquita seems to be looking for submissions.
Shalit trying to hold on to Mesquita's head to control him but Mesquita postures up.
Shalit tries to roll over but Mesquita keeps him under control.
Shalit is trying to maintain the position but Mesquita is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Mesquita is working for a submission of some sort.
#T5#
Shalit keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Shalit has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mesquita is working away from the top position though.#T6##SUB2#
Shalit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mesquita pulls his head out easily.
Shalit won't allow Mesquita to pass to mount.
Shalit works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mesquita pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shalit is keeping the position for now.
Shalit keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully.
Shalit wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mesquita stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shalit swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7#
Mesquita postures up.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Shalit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mesquita stays in close to Shalit's body and controls the position.
Mesquita passes Shalit's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Shalit trying to hold on to Mesquita's head to control him but Mesquita postures up.
Shalit won't allow Mesquita to pass to mount. #T8#
Shalit has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mesquita is working away from the top position though.
Shalit is refusing to be controlled, as Mesquita sits in half guard.
Shalit has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mesquita is working away from the top position though.
Shalit is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Mesquita is staying active.#SUB#
Mesquita is looking for a kimura but Shalit is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mesquita to get the leverage.
Shalit is looking to control Mesquita's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shalit avoid being mounted?#T9##SUB#
Mesquita is looking for a kimura but Shalit is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mesquita to get the leverage. #SUB#
Mesquita is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shalit sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Mesquita is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shalit defends it well. #SUB#
Mesquita is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mesquita takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T10#
Mesquita wants to pass to mount but Shalit is defending the position.
Shalit trying to control from the bottom.
Shalit is looking to improve his position.
Shalit is doing well to control the position and prevent Mesquita from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Mesquita is looking for a kimura here.
Mesquita is trying to control. Shalit wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T11#
Mesquita is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Shalit is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Shalit trying to control from the bottom.
Shalit tries to roll over but Mesquita keeps him under control.
Mesquita tries to pass to full mount but Shalit defends it. #SUB#
Shalit is defending against the submission attempts here by Mesquita.
Mesquita will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mesquita is thwarting Shalit's attempts to control the position.#T12##SUB#
Mesquita is looking for a kimura but Shalit is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mesquita to get the leverage. #SUB#
Mesquita is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Shalit still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Shalit has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mesquita (5) vs (4) Shalit
Mesquita is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Shalit's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Shalit is trying to control. Mesquita wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mesquita is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Belmiro Academy, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T13#
Shalit is pressing down on Mesquita's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mesquita is holding on for now.
Mesquita is looking for a sweep. Shalit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mesquita is working hard here to advance position.
Mesquita regains full guard. Nicely done. #T14#
Shalit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shalit engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Shalit preventing the sweep.
Shalit is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mesquita working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 81 wins and 56 losses; Jerry Curls! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 27 losses; Gul Dukat!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Dukat scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Curls (0) vs (4) Dukat
Dukat is staying tight to Curls's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Dukat tries to move into full mount but can't pass Curls's legs.
Dukat controlling the position from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curls tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Dukat trying to control the action but Curls is working from the bottom.
Curls is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Curls is not content to let Dukat control the position.
Curls is trying to control Dukat's posture but Dukat avoids it. #T3#
Dukat wants to control but Curls is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Curls's face as Dukat controls the position.
Dukat is looking to take a break and control but Curls is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Curls being controlled for a moment. #T5#
Curls is trying to improve his position.
Dukat is looking to take a break and control but Curls is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Curls might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T6#
Curls tries to bench press Dukat off him but Dukat keeps the position.
Dukat laying and praying for a moment but Curls takes advantage and regains half guard. #SUB2#
Dukat is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
My spies in The House Of Pain inform me that Dukat has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
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.#T7#
Curls tries to roll over but Dukat keeps him under control.
Dukat trying to control the action but Curls is working from the bottom.
Dukat controlling the action here. #T8#
Curls keeping hold of Dukat's head, controlling as best he can.
Curls wants to control but Dukat is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Dukat is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Curls defends it well. #T9#
Curls is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Curls trying to hold on to Dukat's head to control him but Dukat postures up.
Curls tries to get to full guard but Dukat has control of the leg.
Curls trying to control here.
#T10#
Dukat trying to pass the guard but Curls defending well.
Curls is trying to maintain the position but Dukat is very close to passing his half guard.
Dukat wants to free his trapped foot but Curls is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T11#
Dukat is taking a breather. Curls 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.
Dukat is trying to control. Curls wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Curls wants to get back to full guard.
Dukat sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Curls is trying to maintain the position but Dukat is very close to passing his half guard.#T12#
Dukat is keen to just control but Curls is a slippery customer.
Curls is trying to control but Dukat passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (0) vs (7) Dukat
Dukat wants to control but Curls is keeping him busy.
Curls is trying to get back to half guard.#T13#
Dukat is staying tight to Curls's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Curls is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dukat off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Curls (4) vs (7) Dukat
Curls biding his time, controlling Dukat.
Dukat is keeping busy.
#T14#
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.
Dukat is trying to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Curls controls the position.
Will Curls go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
And that's the end of the fight!
Dukat wins on points by 7 to 4.
An out of breath Gul Dukat thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 80 wins and 50 losses; Tyron Scott! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 40 losses; Leonardinho Chai!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Scott looking to score a takedown here. Chai is defending well but Scott drives through and ends up in Chai's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Scott (2) vs (0) Chai
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Chai can't keep his opponent in guard - Scott advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Chai trying to control from the bottom.
Scott content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
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.
Chai is trying to control but can't.
Scott will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott trying to control the pace.
We've been hearing good reports from Scott's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1#
Chai gets full guard.
Scott wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.
Scott postures up.
Scott pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now.
Scott trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Scott pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now.
Scott showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chai looking to control but Scott passes into half guard.
#T3#
Scott is pressing down on Chai's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chai is holding on for now.
Chai is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Chai is trying to control but can't.
Scott is looking to advance position but Chai won't allow it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T4#
Chai keeping control of the position.
Chai trying to control from the bottom.
Chai is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Scott is staying active.
Chai tries to get to full guard but Scott has control of the leg. #T5#
Scott controlling the pace.
Chai is trying to maintain the position but Scott is very close to passing his half guard.
Scott looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Chai is trying to control but can't.
#T6#
Chai might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Scott haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Scott is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Scott is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Chai reverses the position - he's now on top in Scott's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Scott (2) vs (2) Chai
Scott controlling the position.#T7#
Chai 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.
Scott keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Scott is trying to keep Chai in close.
Chai is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Scott has Chai pulled in close to control his posture. #T9#
Chai looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scott swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Scott keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully. #T10#
Chai controls from within his opponent's guard.
Scott pulls Chai in to control the position.
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Scott is retaining full guard.
Scott pulls Chai in close to prevent any damage.
Scott looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T11#
Scott is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Scott continues to stall.
Chai trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom.
Scott controls Chai momentarily but Chai frees himself. #T12#
Chai wants to pass the guard but Scott is keeping the position.
Chai wants to control from the top but Scott keeps moving. #T13#
Scott managing to control the position.
Scott looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chai is one step ahead there. #T14#
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scott swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Scott pulls Chai in to control the position.
Chai not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chai passes Scott's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Scott does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Scott is heads and Chai is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Scott takes the fight on points by 3 to 2.
Tyron Scott retains his super heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Tyron Scott 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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