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Bots de Garra 210 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 19 wins and 42 losses; Caio Peieira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 40 losses; Felix Suarez!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Peieira closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Peieira has hold of one of Suarez's legs. Suarez is fighting the takedown attempt but Peieira gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Peieira (2) vs (0) Suarez
Suarez controlling Peieira's posture.
Peieira stopping the sweep attempt from Suarez.
Suarez controls Peieira momentarily but Peieira frees himself.
Peieira is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suarez is adopting a defensive guard.
Suarez working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Suarez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Suarez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Peieira can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Peieira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Suarez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Peieira won't allow Suarez to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Suarez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Peieira can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2##SUB2#
Suarez has his foot on Peieira's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Peieira works his way back into a safe position though.
Suarez is trying to keep Peieira in close.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Peieira is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Suarez has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Peieira is looking to defend but Suarez has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Peieira! Suarez pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Peieira taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Felix Suarez!
An out of breath Felix Suarez 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 19 wins and 12 losses; Richard Cheese! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 24 losses; Corona Virus!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Cheese takes the fight into the clinch.
Cheese tries for a takedown but Virus manages to get underhooks.
#TD2#
Virus gets control of Cheese's arms and successfully pulls guard. Virus will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Virus pulls Cheese in close to his closed guard and prevents Cheese from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cheese postures up.
Virus controlling Cheese's posture.
Virus is continuing to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virus keeping full guard, as Cheese tries to pass. #T1#
Virus has his hands on Cheese's head, controlling the position.
Virus is trying to control the position but Cheese postures up.
Virus lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cheese (0) vs (2) Virus
Virus passes into half guard.
Well, if Virus is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T2#
Virus wants to control but Cheese is keeping him busy.
Virus tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cheese knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Virus trying to advance position but Cheese counters by regaining guard.
Virus sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cheese looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cheese tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Virus is stalling in the full guard.
Cheese pulls Virus in close to prevent any damage.
Virus is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Virus tries to free his leg and advance position but Cheese is retaining full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T4#
Virus looking to sit in guard and control but Cheese gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cheese (2) vs (2) Virus
Virus controlling the position.
Virus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Virus trying to keep a closed guard but Cheese is proving a slippery customer.
Cheese trying to control the position from guard on top but Virus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Virus working a defensive guard here.
#T5#
Virus looking for a sweep. Not yet Virus, not yet.
Virus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cheese 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.
Cheese preventing the sweep. #T6#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Virus holds on and takes a little breather.
Virus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cheese passes Virus's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Virus wants to get back to full guard.
Virus trying to control but Cheese postures up.
Cheese is trying to control the action in half guard but Virus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T7#
Virus is pressing down on Cheese's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Virus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Virus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cheese preventing the sweep.
Cheese looking to pass the guard.
Virus pulls Cheese in to control the position.
Cheese stopping the sweep attempt from Virus.#T8#
Virus is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Virus pulls Cheese in close to prevent any damage.
Virus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Virus keeping full guard, as Cheese tries to pass.
Virus looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cheese puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Virus trying to hold on to Cheese's head to control him but Cheese postures up.
Virus trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Cheese manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Cheese (5) vs (2) Virus#T9#
Virus is wriggling around trying to escape.
Virus reaches up to try and control the position but Cheese seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Virus rolls and tries to escape and now Cheese has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Cheese (8) vs (2) Virus
Cheese is not going to allow Virus to sit and survive in this position.
Virus tries to escape but Cheese has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Cheese trying to control momentarily.
Virus is trying to break free.
#T10#
Cheese avoiding Virus 's attempts to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on Virus's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Cheese tries to keep control of the position but Virus is staying busy.
Virus tries to escape but Cheese has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Virus trying to control the action but Cheese just sinks the hooks in. #T11#
Virus can't escape the position.
What can Virus do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T12#
Cheese wants to control but Virus is keeping busy.
Cheese biding his time, looking for the opening.
Cheese gets his hands free as Virus looks to control.
Cheese keeps control of the position as Virus tries to break free.
Virus is still trying to improve position.#T13#
Virus just trying to survive but Cheese is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Virus is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Cheese is staying active.
Virus is in bad spot here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Virus trying to control but not successfully.
Cheese really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Virus.#T14#
Virus tries to escape but Cheese has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Cheese biding his time, controlling Virus.
Virus wants to control his opponent's hands but Cheese gets his hands free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Virus is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cheese takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
An out of breath Richard Cheese 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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 74 wins and 79 losses; Darragh Fiachna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 4 losses; Cleetus Boone!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fiachna keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Boone shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fiachna as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Boone is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fiachna's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiachna (0) vs (2) Boone
Fiachna is looking for a sweep. Boone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boone is thwarting Fiachna'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiachna is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Fiachna is trying to control but can't.
Boone prevents Fiachna from improving his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fiachna is working hard here to advance position.
Boone wants to pass to mount but Fiachna is defending the position.
Fiachna wants to improve his position but Boone is controlling well.
#T2#
Boone wants to take a breather but Fiachna is having none of it.
Fiachna is pressing down on Boone's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fiachna is pulling down on Boone's head. It's preventing any offense from Boone, at least for the moment.
Fiachna working a defensive guard but Boone manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (0) vs (5) Boone
Fiachna tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Fiachna is not content to let Boone control the position.
Fiachna is looking to regain half guard here but Boone keeps moving and retains side control.
Fiachna is trying to control Boone's posture but Boone avoids it. #T4#
Boone laying and praying for a moment but Fiachna takes advantage and regains half guard.
Fiachna desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Fiachna is looking for a sweep. Boone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boone not doing much here.
#T5#
Fiachna is controlling Boone's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Fiachna trying to get back to full guard but Boone takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (0) vs (8) Boone
Fiachna holds of for dear life.
Boone wants to control the pace but Fiachna is squirming around nicely. #T6#
Fiachna tries to lock up and control but Boone gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fiachna reaches up to try and control the position but Boone seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Fiachna rolls and tries to escape and now Boone has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Fiachna (0) vs (11) Boone
Boone has the hooks in. Fiachna is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Boone is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T7#
Fiachna can't escape the position.
Fiachna trying to control the position but Boone manages to sink in the hooks.
Boone tries to get the hooks in deep but Fiachna pushed the leg off.
Boone biding his time, controlling Fiachna.
I really don't envy Fiachna right now.
#T8#
Fiachna trying to control the hands but Boone won't let him.
I really don't envy Fiachna right now.
Fiachna just trying to survive but Boone is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Boone has the hooks in. Fiachna is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Boone is not going to allow Fiachna to sit and survive in this position.
Boone is hanging on to Fiachna's back as he tries to escape.
#T9#
Boone has good solid back control here.
Boone doesn't have the hooks in and Fiachna manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (2) vs (11) Boone
Fiachna trying to move into half guard but instead Boone has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (2) vs (13) Boone
Fiachna manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Boone manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (4) vs (13) Boone
Boone keeping moving, preventing Fiachna from controlling successfully.
Fiachna is really struggling to control Boone but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T10#
Fiachna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boone has control of Fiachna's left arm, preventing Fiachna from doing any damage.
We've been hearing that Fiachna has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Fiachna trying to control but Boone is working from the bottom. #T11#
Fiachna wants to pass the guard but Boone is keeping the position.
Fiachna showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Boone is trying to keep Fiachna in close.
Boone is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T12#
Fiachna trying to control the position from guard on top but Boone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiachna 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. #T13#
Boone keeping moving, preventing Fiachna from controlling successfully.
Fiachna slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fiachna is pushing down on Boone's leg trying to pass to half guard. Boone is fighting to maintain full guard but Fiachna has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fiachna is trying to control the action in half guard but Boone is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T14##SUB#
Fiachna is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Boone is just riding it out for now. Fiachna eventually gives up the hold.
Fiachna seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Boone does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boone is trying to maintain the position but Fiachna is very close to passing his half guard.
Fiachna will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiachna content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boone wins on points by 13 to 4.
Cleetus Boone 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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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 46 wins and 77 losses; Vartan Esteves! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 29 losses; Friedrich August Von Hayek!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Von Hayek gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Esteves (0) vs (4) Von Hayek
Von Hayek working away.
Esteves is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Von Hayek is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Esteves (0) vs (6) Von Hayek
Esteves tries to hold on but Von Hayek pushes him away.
Von Hayek trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Von Hayek controlling the position easily from mount.
Esteves wants to hold on but Von Hayek pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Hayek wants to control the pace but Esteves is squirming around nicely.
Esteves is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
My spies in The House Of Pain inform me that Von Hayek has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Esteves really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Esteves wants to hold on but Von Hayek pushes him away.#T1#
Esteves tries to improve his position but instead Von Hayek has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Esteves (0) vs (9) Von Hayek
Esteves prevents Von Hayek from getting a body triangle.
Esteves turns into Von Hayek and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Esteves (2) vs (9) Von Hayek
Esteves stays in close to Von Hayek's body and controls the position.
Esteves looking to sit in guard and control but Von Hayek gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Esteves (2) vs (11) Von Hayek
Von Hayek pushing down on Esteves's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Esteves trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Von Hayek manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Esteves (2) vs (14) Von Hayek
Von Hayek tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant 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.#T2#
Esteves is squirming around, avoiding Von Hayek's attempts to control the action.
Esteves tries to lock up and control but Von Hayek gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Esteves can't escape the position.
Esteves is squirming around, avoiding Von Hayek's attempts to control the action.
Von Hayek takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Von Hayek avoids the attempt from Esteves to control.
Von Hayek content just to control the position here.
Esteves is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Esteves wants to hold on but Von Hayek pushes him away.
Von Hayek tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Esteves is looking to improve his position but Von Hayek isn't that keen on the idea.
Esteves is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Esteves is squirming around, avoiding Von Hayek's attempts to control the action.
Esteves is looking to improve his position but Von Hayek isn't that keen on the idea.
Von Hayek wants to control the pace but Esteves is squirming around nicely. #T4#
Von Hayek sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Von Hayek tries to control but Esteves wriggling away.
Esteves wants to control but Von Hayek is having none of it.
Esteves is in all sorts of trouble here.
Esteves tries to hold on but Von Hayek postures up.
Von Hayek content just to control the position here.
Esteves tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T5#
Von Hayek controlling from the full mount.
Von Hayek wants to control the pace but Esteves is squirming around nicely.
Von Hayek is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Esteves wants to hold on but Von Hayek pushes him away.
Esteves tries to reverse the position but Von Hayek maintains control.#T6#
Von Hayek looking to control but Esteves is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Esteves is wriggling around trying to escape.
Von Hayek tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Esteves wants to hold on but Von Hayek pushes him away.
Esteves is trying desperately to improve position.
Esteves is working hard here to advance position.
Esteves tries to hold on but Von Hayek pushes him away. #T7#
Von Hayek manages to capitalize on a mistake by Esteves to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Esteves (2) vs (17) Von Hayek#SUB2#
Esteves defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Esteves (4) vs (17) Von Hayek
Esteves controlling from the top position.
Esteves trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Hayek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Esteves is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T8#
Von Hayek keeping moving, preventing Esteves from controlling successfully.
Esteves stands and throws Von Hayek's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Esteves (7) vs (17) Von Hayek
Von Hayek tries to bench press Esteves off him but Esteves keeps the position.
Von Hayek is being controlled here.
Esteves wants to lay and pray for a moment but Von Hayek keeps working.
Von Hayek tries to bench press Esteves off him but Esteves keeps the position. #T9#
Von Hayek sneaks back into half guard.
Esteves is pressing down on Von Hayek's thigh, looking to free his foot. Von Hayek is holding on for now.
Von Hayek is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Esteves keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Von Hayek wants to control but Esteves is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Esteves wants to pass to mount but Von Hayek is defending the position.
Von Hayek tries to get to full guard but Esteves has control of the leg. #T10#
Esteves is thwarting Von Hayek's attempts to control the position.
Esteves is trying to control the action in half guard but Von Hayek is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Von Hayek is doing well to control the position and prevent Esteves from advancing to side control.
Esteves wants to control but Von Hayek is keeping him busy.
Von Hayek trying to control here.
Esteves wants to control but Von Hayek is keeping him busy. #T11#
Esteves is really struggling to control Von Hayek but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Esteves is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Von Hayek reverses the position - he's now on top in Esteves's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Esteves (7) vs (19) Von Hayek
Von Hayek controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Esteves escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Von Hayek gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T12##SUB#
Esteves looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Von Hayek passes into half guard.
Esteves is looking for a sweep. Von Hayek is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Von Hayek is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Esteves desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Von Hayek wants to take a breather but Esteves is having none of it. #T13#
Von Hayek wants to pass to mount but Esteves is defending the position.
Esteves is trying to maintain the position but Von Hayek is very close to passing his half guard.
Von Hayek prevents Esteves from improving his position.
Esteves is trying to control but Von Hayek passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Esteves (7) vs (22) Von Hayek
Esteves tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Von Hayek wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Von Hayek is looking to take a break and control but Esteves is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Esteves tries to improve position but can't. #T14#
Esteves manages to work his way to half guard, despite Von Hayek's best efforts.
Esteves trying to control here.
Esteves is staying active underneath Von Hayek, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Von Hayek is thwarting Esteves's attempts to control the position.
Esteves is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Von Hayek is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Von Hayek wants to control but Esteves is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Von Hayek wins on points by 22 to 7.
Our winner, Friedrich August Von Hayek, 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 42 wins and 38 losses; Elazar Shalit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 85 wins and 50 losses; Abu Schaubi!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Shalit fails with an attempt to clinch.
Schaubi steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shalit.
Shalit is looking to clinch. #CL#
Shalit has closed the distance and engaged Schaubi in a clinch.
#TD2#
Schaubi decides to pull guard.
Shalit being controlled here momentarily.
Shalit sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schaubi has control of Shalit's left arm, preventing Shalit from doing any damage. #T1#
Shalit looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Shalit might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Schaubi has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Shalit has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Shalit (3) vs (0) Schaubi
Shalit trying to control the action but Schaubi is working from the bottom. #T2#
Schaubi can't do much from the bottom here.
Shalit trying to control the action but Schaubi is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Schaubi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Schaubi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shalit wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shalit working away.
Schaubi is looking to regain half guard here but Shalit keeps moving and retains side 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.
Schaubi can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Schaubi tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Schaubi is still trying to improve position.
Schaubi struggling a bit here.
Schaubi is not content to let Shalit control the position.
Schaubi holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#T5#
Shalit wants to control but Schaubi is keeping him busy.
Schaubi has one of Shalit's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Shalit is looking to take a break and control but Schaubi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Schaubi is looking for a sweep.#T6#
Schaubi regains half guard.
Schaubi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Schaubi gets back to full guard.
Schaubi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shalit definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T7#
Schaubi has control of Shalit's left arm, preventing Shalit from doing any damage.
Schaubi looking to control.
Shalit wants to control from the top but Schaubi keeps moving.
Shalit looking to pass the guard. #T8#
Schaubi trying to keep a closed guard but Shalit is proving a slippery customer.
Schaubi working a defensive guard but Shalit manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Shalit (6) vs (0) Schaubi
Schaubi tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T9#
Shalit is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Schaubi is looking for a sweep.
Schaubi manages to get back to half guard.
Schaubi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Schaubi.
Schaubi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shalit manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shalit (6) vs (2) Schaubi#T10#
Schaubi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shalit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Schaubi 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.
Schaubi looking to sit in guard and control but Shalit gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shalit (8) vs (2) Schaubi
Schaubi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Schaubi wants to sweep here but Shalit controlling him for the moment. #T11#
Schaubi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shalit (8) vs (4) Schaubi#SUB#
Shalit looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Schaubi passes into half guard.
Schaubi wants to control but Shalit is keeping him busy.
Schaubi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T12#
Schaubi is pressing down on Shalit's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shalit is holding on for now.
Shalit is trying to get back to full guard.
Schaubi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T13#
Shalit trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Schaubi manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Shalit (8) vs (7) Schaubi
Schaubi tries to control but Shalit wriggling 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.
Shalit is trying to escape the mount.
#T14#
Schaubi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Schaubi avoids the attempt from Shalit to control.
Shalit has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Shalit (8) vs (10) Schaubi
Schaubi tries to get the hooks in deep but Shalit pushed the leg off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Schaubi has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Shalit has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
And that's the end of the fight!
Schaubi wins on points by 10 to 8.
In his post fight interview, Abu Schaubi gave a big smile as he said '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 92 wins and 67 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 118 wins and 96 losses; Conald Petersen!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Petersen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Toehold quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Toehold (0) vs (2) Petersen
Petersen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Toehold tries to get to full guard but Petersen has control of the leg.
Petersen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Petersen is looking to take a break and control but Toehold is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Petersen controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Petersen 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.#T1#
Toehold tries to roll over but Petersen keeps him under control.
Petersen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Petersen tries to pass to full mount but Toehold defends it. #SUB2#
Petersen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Toehold doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Petersen.
Toehold won't allow Petersen to pass to mount. #T2#
Petersen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Petersen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Toehold is defending against the submission attempts here by Petersen.
#T3#
Petersen 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.
Toehold is holding on to half guard well.
Petersen is pressing down on Toehold's thigh, looking to free his foot. Toehold is holding on for now.
Petersen is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Toehold reverses the position - he's now on top in Petersen's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (2) vs (2) Petersen
Petersen managing 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.#T4#
Petersen wants to sweep but no luck.
Toehold trying to control the position from guard on top but Petersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Petersen is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (2) vs (4) Petersen
Petersen stays in close to Toehold's body and controls the position.
Petersen trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Toehold manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (4) vs (4) Petersen
Petersen pulls Toehold in close to prevent any damage. #T5#
Petersen keeping moving, preventing Toehold from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Petersen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Toehold can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Petersen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Toehold is one step ahead there.
Petersen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Toehold tries to free his leg and advance position but Petersen is retaining full guard. #T6#
Petersen managing to control the position.
Toehold looking to pass the guard.
Petersen has Toehold pulled in close to control his posture.
Petersen trying to keep a closed guard but Toehold is proving a slippery customer.
Petersen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Toehold trying to control the position from guard on top but Petersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Petersen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Petersen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Toehold is one step ahead there.
Petersen seems keen to control Toehold's posture.
Petersen trying to control the position.
Petersen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Toehold is one step ahead there. #T8#
Petersen controls Toehold momentarily but Toehold frees himself.
Petersen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Petersen trying to keep a closed guard but Toehold is proving a slippery customer.
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 has Toehold pulled in close to control his posture.
Petersen is trying to control the position but Toehold postures up.
Petersen looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T9#
Petersen trying to control the position.
Petersen wants to control but Toehold passes easily into half guard.
Petersen tries to roll over but Toehold keeps him under control.
Petersen wants to sweep but Toehold has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (7) vs (4) Petersen
Petersen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Toehold wants to lay and pray for a moment but Petersen keeps working. #T10#
Petersen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Petersen tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Toehold has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (10) vs (4) Petersen
Petersen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Petersen 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.
Petersen controlling the position well.
Petersen tries to roll over but Toehold keeps him under control.#T11#
Petersen trying to control but Toehold postures up.
Petersen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Petersen wants to control but Toehold is keeping busy.
Petersen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Petersen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T12#
Petersen is staying active underneath Toehold, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Petersen gets back to full guard.
Petersen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Petersen is trying to keep Toehold in close.
#SUB2#
Petersen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Petersen looking for a sweep. Not yet Petersen, not yet. #T13#
Petersen working a defensive guard here.
Petersen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Toehold controls the pace.
Petersen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Toehold is one step ahead there. #T14#
Petersen is trying to control the position but Toehold postures up.
Petersen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Petersen trying to control the position.
Petersen pulls Toehold in close to prevent any damage.
Petersen trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toehold trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
Tommy Toehold decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Conald Petersen had this to say: '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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 82 wins and 58 losses; Jerry Curls! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 56 wins and 42 losses; Ze Jiurgite!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Jiurgite drives through with a takedown into Curls's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Curls (0) vs (2) Jiurgite
Curls working a defensive guard here.
Jiurgite wants to control from the top but Curls keeps moving.
Curls has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Curls is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jiurgite trying to control but Curls is working from the bottom. #T1#
Curls has control of Jiurgite's left arm, preventing Jiurgite from doing any damage.
Jiurgite trying to control the position from guard on top but Curls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Curls is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jiurgite wants to control from the top but Curls keeps moving.
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.
Jiurgite tries to free his leg and advance position but Curls is retaining full guard. #T2#
Curls has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jiurgite looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Curls keeping moving, preventing Jiurgite from controlling successfully.
Jiurgite preventing the sweep.
Jiurgite 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.#T3#
Jiurgite trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jiurgite trying to control but Curls is working from the bottom.
Jiurgite trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Curls looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jiurgite trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Jiurgite trying to control but Curls is working from the bottom.
Jiurgite content to stall in guard here.
Jiurgite postures up.
Jiurgite trying to control the position from guard on top but Curls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Jiurgite stands and throws Curls's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (0) vs (5) Jiurgite
Jiurgite wants to control but Curls is keeping him busy.
Curls might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jiurgite tries to move into full mount but can't pass Curls's legs.
Curls struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Jiurgite wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Curls, who protects the arm well. #T6##SUB2#
Jiurgite is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Curls knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Curls tries to bench press Jiurgite off him but Jiurgite keeps the position.
Curls is working hard here to advance position.
Jiurgite trying to control the action but Curls is working from the bottom. #T7#
Curls manages to get back to half guard.
Jiurgite wants to pass to mount but Curls is defending the position.
Curls tries to get to full guard but Jiurgite has control of the leg. #T8##SUB2#
Jiurgite is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jiurgite wants to free his trapped foot but Curls is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jiurgite stalling away here and it's allowed Curls to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Jiurgite trying to control the position from guard on top but Curls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Jiurgite wants to pass the guard but Curls is keeping the position.
Jiurgite controlling from the top position. #T10#
Jiurgite pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Curls is keeping the position for now.
Jiurgite is looking to pass into half guard but Curls pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Curls is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Curls (2) vs (5) Jiurgite
Curls stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jiurgite swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jiurgite wants to sweep but no luck. #T11#
Jiurgite is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Curls stopping the sweep attempt from Jiurgite.#SUB2#
Jiurgite working for submissions but it's allowed Curls to get to half guard.
#SUB2#
Jiurgite looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jiurgite moves into full guard.
#T12#
Jiurgite is controlling Curls's posture.
Curls looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jiurgite lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Curls (2) vs (7) Jiurgite#T13#
Curls keeping moving, preventing Jiurgite from controlling successfully.
Jiurgite wants to pass the guard but Curls is keeping the position.
Curls is pulling down on Jiurgite's head. It's preventing any offense from Jiurgite, at least for the moment.
Jiurgite wants to control from the top but Curls keeps moving. #T14#
Curls working a defensive guard here.
Jiurgite looking to pass the guard.
Jiurgite won't allow Curls to sweep him here.
Jiurgite postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jiurgite tries to free his leg and advance position but Curls is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Curls is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Curls (4) vs (7) Jiurgite#SUB2#
Jiurgite is looking for a triangle but Curls pushes his legs off easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jiurgite wins on points by 7 to 4. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 88 wins and 54 losses; Ivan Kamenev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 43 losses; Leonardinho Chai!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Kamenev shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Chai napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kamenev (4) vs (0) Chai
Chai tries to buck Kamenev off but Kamenev is having none of it.
Kamenev tries to move to mount but Chai blocks the move with his legs.
Chai tries to buck Kamenev off but Kamenev is having none of it.
Chai is not content to let Kamenev 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 wants to control but Kamenev postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Chai is still trying to improve position.
Chai struggling a bit here.
Kamenev tries to move to mount but Chai blocks the move with his legs.
Chai seems a little lost for a moment, as Kamenev dominates the positioning.
Chai struggling a bit here.
Kamenev takes a little break here. Chai wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T2#
Kamenev has knee on belly momentarily but Chai bucks him off and regains half guard.
Chai tries to roll over but Kamenev keeps him under control.
Kamenev performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Chai is looking for a sweep. Kamenev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chai makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chai.
Kamenev trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Kamenev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T5#
Chai has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Chai looking to control.
Chai seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T6#
Chai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kamenev trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Chai wants to sweep but no luck.
Chai lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (4) vs (2) Chai
Chai preventing the sweep. #T7#
Kamenev pulls Chai in to control the position.
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Kamenev is retaining full guard.
Chai controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Chai trying to control but Kamenev is working from the bottom.
Kamenev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chai is one step ahead there. #T8#
Chai slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kamenev keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass.
Chai controls from within his opponent's guard. #T9#
Kamenev is pulling down on Chai's head. It's preventing any offense from Chai, at least for the moment.
Chai controlling from the top position. #T10#
Chai stopping the sweep attempt from Kamenev.
Kamenev is working hard here to advance position.
Kamenev trying to control the position.
#T11#
Kamenev 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.
Chai engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Chai wants to control from the top but Kamenev keeps moving.
Kamenev seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T12#
Chai is pushing down on Kamenev's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kamenev is fighting to maintain full guard but Chai has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kamenev is looking to control Chai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kamenev avoid being mounted?
Chai wants to pass to mount but Kamenev is defending the position.
Chai is stalling here. Kamenev is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Chai seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kamenev has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kamenev (8) vs (2) Chai#T13#
Chai tries to buck Kamenev off but Kamenev is having none of it.
Kamenev is looking to take a break and control but Chai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kamenev content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T14#
Chai is not content to let Kamenev control the position.
Chai is being controlled here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kamenev tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Kamenev in side control, just content to control the action for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kamenev takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
Ivan Kamenev 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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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 54 losses; Alexander Mesquita! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 18 losses; Anderson Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Gracie moves into the clinch.
Gracie gets underhooks to prevent Mesquita's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Gracie ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gracie no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Mesquita sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mesquita trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Gracie trying to control the position.
Mesquita wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Gracie lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (0) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie trying to control but Mesquita is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Mesquita working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mesquita looking for a sweep. Not yet Mesquita, not yet. #T2#
Gracie postures up.
Mesquita looking for a sweep. Not yet Mesquita, not yet.
Gracie sitting in guard, not really doing much.
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.
Gracie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (0) vs (5) Gracie
Mesquita tries to improve position but can't.
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.#T3#
Mesquita is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie trying to control the position but Mesquita is working away.
Mesquita seems a little lost for a moment, as Gracie dominates the positioning.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Mesquita is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mesquita tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Gracie trying to control the action but Mesquita is working from the bottom.
Mesquita prevents Gracie from moving into mount.
Mesquita tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mesquita keeps working.
The referee asks Gracie politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Gracie prefers to stall for the moment though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T5#
Gracie advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Mesquita (0) vs (7) Gracie
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.
Gracie prevents Mesquita from getting the reversal.
Gracie controlling the pace for now.
Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mesquita is looking to escape.
Mesquita is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T6#
Mesquita regains half guard.
Mesquita works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Mesquita trying to control the position.
Gracie looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T7#
Mesquita can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mesquita is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracie's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mesquita (4) vs (7) Gracie#SUB#
Mesquita is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Gracie defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Mesquita is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Gracie defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T8##SUB#
Mesquita looking to break Gracie's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Gracie remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Mesquita will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Gracie tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Mesquita fails to advance to Gracie's back.
Gracie is looking to get to half guard.
Mesquita fails to move to back control.
Gracie keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T9##SUB#
Mesquita goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Gracie turns into him and now he's in Mesquita's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (4) vs (9) Gracie
Mesquita can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mesquita is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T10#
Mesquita trying to control here.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Mesquita is having none of it.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Mesquita defends it.
Mesquita is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but Mesquita defending well. #T11#
Mesquita wants to get back to full guard.
Mesquita is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Mesquita defends it.
Gracie is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T12##SUB#
Mesquita with the active half guard here but Gracie passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (4) vs (12) Gracie
You can see the frustration on Mesquita's face as Gracie controls the position.
Gracie tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Mesquita tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position. #T13#
Gracie content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Gracie tries to advance to mount but can't.
Mesquita is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gracie off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mesquita (8) vs (12) Gracie#T14##SUB#
Mesquita working for a choke but Gracie is defending well.
I really don't envy Gracie right now.
#SUB#
Mesquita has got his arm under Gracie's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Gracie has spun round into Mesquita's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (8) vs (14) Gracie
Gracie trying to control but Mesquita is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mesquita looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie wins on points by 14 to 8.
Our winner, Anderson Gracie, 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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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 84 wins and 50 losses; Tyron Scott! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 27 losses; Gul Dukat!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Dukat shoots in and gets a takedown into Scott's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Scott (0) vs (2) Dukat
Dukat controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
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.
Scott bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dukat's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Scott (2) vs (2) Dukat
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott trying to control but Dukat is working from the bottom.
Scott is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Scott postures up.
Scott controlling from the top position.
Dukat is trying to keep Scott in close.
Scott stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dukat swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Dukat is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dukat looking to hit a scissor sweep but Scott is one step ahead there.
Dukat looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Dukat wants to sweep here but Scott controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Scott looking to pass the guard.
Dukat is trying to control the position but Scott postures up. #T4#
Scott pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dukat is keeping the position for now.
Dukat is trying to keep Scott in close.
Dukat is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T5#
Scott controls the pace of the fight 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.
Scott postures up.
Dukat looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T6#
Scott sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dukat pulls Scott in to control the position.
Scott sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Scott preventing the sweep. #T7#
Scott stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dukat swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dukat is trying to keep Scott in close.
Scott looking to pass the guard.
Dukat wants to sweep but no luck.
Dukat is trying to keep Scott in close.
#T8#
Scott sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Scott slips nicely into half guard.
Dukat trying to control from the bottom.
Dukat controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T9#
Dukat trying to control but Scott postures up.
Dukat wants to improve his position but Scott is controlling well.
Scott slows the pace down in half guard. #T10#
Dukat controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Dukat is looking to control Scott's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dukat avoid being mounted?
Dukat is positioning himself well to prevent Scott advancing to mount. #T11#
Scott trying to mount his opponent but Dukat defends it.
Dukat keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Scott with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T12#
Scott is thwarting Dukat's attempts to control the position.
Dukat is trying to get back to full guard.
Dukat trying to control from the bottom.
Scott wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dukat keeps working. #T13#
Scott controlling the action here.
Dukat wants to control but Scott is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dukat tries to get to full guard but Scott has control of the leg.
Dukat wants to control but Scott is keeping busy.
#T14#
Scott tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dukat knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Scott is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Scott trying to mount his opponent but Dukat defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dukat is looking to improve his position.
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 Dukat is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... tails!
Dukat wins on points by 3 to 2.
Gul Dukat is the new super heavyweight champion!
Gul Dukat decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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