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Bots de Garra 214 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 41 losses; Elazar Shalit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 43 losses; Felix Suarez!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Suarez moves in looking to clinch but Shalit pushes him off.
We've been informed that Suarez has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#CL#
Shalit darts in and clinches Suarez up against the ropes.#TD2#
Suarez ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Suarez no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Shalit tries to free his leg and advance position but Suarez is retaining full guard.
Suarez pulls Shalit in close to his closed guard and prevents Shalit from doing any damage or advancing position.
Shalit won't allow Suarez to sweep him here.
Shalit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Suarez is keeping the position for now.
Suarez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shalit stays in close to Suarez's body and controls the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Shalit's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The 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.
Suarez keeping moving, preventing Shalit from controlling successfully. #T1#
Shalit postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Suarez seems keen to control Shalit's posture.
Suarez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Suarez pulls Shalit in close to prevent any damage.
Suarez is continuing to stall.
Suarez wants to sweep here but Shalit controlling him for the moment.
Shalit trying to control but Suarez is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Suarez has an active guard here but Shalit has managed to pass into half guard.
Shalit keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Suarez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Suarez wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Shalit is now in half guard.
Suarez trying to control here.
#T3##SUB#
Shalit is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Suarez defends it well.
Shalit passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Shalit (3) vs (0) Suarez
Suarez wants to hold on but Shalit pushes him away.
Shalit looking to control but Suarez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Suarez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Shalit controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Suarez stops Shalit from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Suarez tries to lock up and control but Shalit gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Shalit tries to control but Suarez wriggling away.
Shalit prevents Suarez from getting the reversal.
Suarez stops Shalit from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Suarez is looking to get to half guard.#T5#
Suarez gets back to half guard.
Suarez trying to control here.
Shalit prevents Suarez from improving his position.
Suarez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Suarez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Suarez trying to control the position.
#T6#
Suarez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shalit is one step ahead there.
Shalit trying to control but Suarez is working from the bottom.
Suarez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T7#
Suarez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shalit (3) vs (2) Suarez
Shalit trying to hold on to Suarez's head to control him but Suarez postures up.
Shalit tries to get to full guard but Suarez has control of the leg.
Shalit trying to control from the bottom.
Shalit is looking for a sweep. Suarez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Suarez is keen to just control but Shalit is a slippery customer.
Shalit makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Shalit.#T8#
Shalit keeping moving, preventing Suarez from controlling successfully.
Suarez is looking to pass into half guard but Shalit pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Shalit is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shalit (5) vs (2) Suarez
Shalit looking to sit in guard and control but Suarez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shalit (5) vs (4) Suarez
Suarez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shalit is keeping the position for now.
Shalit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Suarez is one step ahead there.
Shalit looking to control.
Suarez stands and throws Shalit's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Shalit (5) vs (7) Suarez#T9#
Shalit wants to control but Suarez postures up.
Shalit stops Suarez from passing to mount.
Suarez tries to move to full mount but Shalit actually manages to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Suarez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shalit is just riding it out for now. Suarez eventually gives up the hold.
Suarez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Suarez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shalit is just riding it out for now. Suarez eventually gives up the hold. #T10#
Shalit trying to hold on to Suarez's head to control him but Suarez postures up.
Suarez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Shalit wants to control but Suarez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Suarez wants to take a breather but Shalit is having none of it.
Suarez wants to pass the guard but Shalit is defending well. #T11#
Shalit works his way to full guard. Good work.
Suarez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Suarez tries to free his leg and advance position but Shalit is retaining full guard.
Suarez stays in close to Shalit's body and controls the position.
Suarez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shalit is keeping the position for now.
Suarez trying to move into half guard but instead Shalit has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shalit (7) vs (7) Suarez#T12#
Suarez 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.
Shalit content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Suarez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shalit passes into half guard.
Suarez trying to control but Shalit postures up.
#T13#
Shalit is trying to control. Suarez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Suarez wants to control but Shalit is keeping busy.
Shalit trying to control the action but Suarez is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Shalit is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shalit content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T14#
Suarez trying to hold on to Shalit's head to control him but Shalit postures up.
Suarez is looking to improve his position.
Suarez trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Still in half guard, Shalit seems content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Suarez gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Suarez wins on points by 8 to 7.
Felix Suarez 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 33 losses; Lochlain OBrien! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 14 losses; Rufino Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
OBrien has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Gracie gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: OBrien (0) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gracie is pushing down on OBrien's leg trying to pass to half guard. OBrien is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.
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.
OBrien is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
OBrien wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but OBrien is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
OBrien tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OBrien is controlling Gracie's position as best he can from this difficult position.
OBrien wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Gracie seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
OBrien is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
OBrien is working hard here to advance position.
OBrien is trying to control but can't.
Gracie wants to free his trapped foot but OBrien is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gracie is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gracie wants to take a breather but OBrien is having none of it. #T2#
Gracie keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but OBrien does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gracie prevents OBrien from improving his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gracie performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gracie wants to take a breather but OBrien is having none of it. #T3#
OBrien wants to get back to full guard.
OBrien trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Gracie manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: OBrien (0) vs (5) Gracie
Gracie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
OBrien is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.
OBrien wants to control but Gracie is having none of it.
OBrien is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracie has a good base and remains in mount.
Gracie wants to control the pace but OBrien is squirming around nicely.
Gracie sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
OBrien is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.
OBrien is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie looking to control but OBrien is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
OBrien really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T5#
Gracie controlling from mount.
Gracie tries to control but OBrien wriggling away.
Gracie looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gracie trying to control but OBrien is having none of it. #T6#
OBrien wants to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie tries to control but OBrien wriggling away.
Gracie avoids the attempt from OBrien to control.
Gracie looking to control but OBrien is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gracie controlling the position easily from mount.
OBrien really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T7#
Gracie trying to control but OBrien is having none of it.
OBrien is trying to escape the mount.
OBrien wants to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
OBrien is working to get back to half guard.
Gracie controlling from the full mount. #T8#
Gracie can't control as he wanted to and OBrien manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but OBrien does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gracie passes into side control, despite OBrien's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: OBrien (0) vs (8) Gracie
OBrien wants to control but Gracie postures up.
OBrien is trying to improve his position.
Gracie staying calm.
OBrien struggling a bit here.#T9#
OBrien is trying to escape the position but Gracie is controlling the position.
OBrien can't do much from the bottom here.
Gracie trying to control the action but OBrien is working from the bottom.
OBrien trying his best to control but Gracie has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: OBrien (0) vs (10) Gracie
Gracie looking to control and managing it successfully. #T10#
OBrien tries to lock up and control but Gracie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
OBrien tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gracie prevents OBrien from getting the reversal.
Gracie trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gracie controlling from mount.
Gracie trying to control but he's not successful this time.
OBrien is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.#T11#
OBrien wants to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
OBrien really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
OBrien wants to control but Gracie is having none of it.#T12#
Gracie trying to control but he's not successful this time.
OBrien wants to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie tries to control but OBrien wriggling away.
OBrien working to try and regain half guard.
OBrien tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
Gracie wants to control the pace but OBrien is squirming around nicely. #T13#
OBrien working to try and regain half guard.
#T14#
OBrien wants to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie tries to control but OBrien wriggling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie wins on points by 10 to 0.
Our winner, Rufino 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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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 43 losses; Caio Peieira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 82 wins and 60 losses; Jerry Curls!
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.#CL#
Peieira pushes Curls up against the ropes in a clinch.
Peieira has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Curls avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Peieira has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Curls is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Peieira tightens his grip and picks Curls up, before dumping him to the ground. Curls manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Peieira (2) vs (0) Curls
Curls looking for a sweep. Not yet Curls, not yet.
Curls keeping moving, preventing Peieira from controlling successfully.
Peieira being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Peieira trying to control but Curls is working from the bottom.
Curls has Peieira pulled in close to control his posture.
Peieira wants to control from the top but Curls keeps moving.
Peieira sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Peieira stopping the sweep attempt from Curls.
Curls is pulling down on Peieira's head. It's preventing any offense from Peieira, at least for the moment.
Peieira stopping the sweep attempt from Curls.
Peieira trying to control the position from guard on top but Curls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Curls pulls Peieira in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Curls wants to sweep but no luck.
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 trying to control the position from guard on top but Curls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Curls looking to control.
Curls looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Peieira won't allow Curls to sweep him here. #T4#
Peieira sitting in guard here, content to control.
Curls is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Curls's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Peieira trying to control the position from guard on top but Curls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Peieira is looking to advance position but Curls has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Peieira (2) vs (4) Curls
Peieira is desperately trying to improve his position but Curls has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T6#
Curls trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Curls controlling the pace for now.
Curls is looking to work his way around to Peieira's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Peieira sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T7#
Peieira has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Curls is working away from the top position though.
Peieira is doing well to control the position and prevent Curls from advancing to side control.
Curls content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T8#
Peieira is looking to get back to full guard here but Curls has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Peieira (2) vs (7) Curls
Curls trying to control the action but Peieira is working from the bottom.
Peieira seems a little lost for a moment, as Curls dominates the positioning.
We've been hearing good reports from Peieira'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.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T9#
Curls works to advance to full mount. Peieira defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Peieira (2) vs (9) Curls
Curls content just to control the position here.
Peieira tries to hold on but Curls postures up.
Peieira tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Peieira is working hard here to advance position.
Peieira has given up his back. Will we see Curls going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Peieira (2) vs (12) Curls#T10#
Curls controlling the position well here. Peieira rolled but Curls kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T11#
Peieira tries to escape but Curls has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Curls is riding his opponent, not letting Peieira buck him off.
Peieira prevents Curls from getting a body triangle.#T12#
Peieira is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Curls.
Peieira can't escape the position.
Curls just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Curls doesn't have the hooks in and Peieira manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Peieira (4) vs (12) Curls#T13#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Curls holds on and takes a little breather.
Well,Peieira is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Peieira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Curls swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Curls has his hands on Peieira's head, controlling the position.
Peieira wants to control from the top but Curls keeps moving. #T14#
Curls wants to sweep but no luck.
Peieira tries to free his leg and advance position but Curls is retaining full guard.
Curls looking for a sweep. Not yet Curls, not yet.
Curls not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Peieira preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Curls is still trying to improve position.
Peieira wants to control from the top but Curls keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Curls wins on points by 12 to 4.
A relieved looking Jerry Curls 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 21 wins and 25 losses; Corona Virus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 9 losses; Katelynn Arby!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Arby tries to clinch but Virus is having none of it. #CL2#
Virus tries to keep at a distance but Arby has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Virus turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Virus (4) vs (0) Arby
Virus is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Virus's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Arby tries to improve position but can't.
Virus is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Arby will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virus continues to stall.#T1#
Further stalling from Virus.
Virus has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Arby tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Arby's face as Virus controls the position.
Virus is looking to take a break and control but Arby is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Virus content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T2#
Virus wants to control but Arby is keeping him busy.
Virus controls the position from side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Arby can't do much from the bottom here.
Virus in the domination position with Arby hanging on.#T3#
Arby is not content to let Virus control the position.
Arby tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Virus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Virus is looking to take a break and control but Arby is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Virus taking a breather here. #T4#
Arby is looking to regain half guard here but Virus keeps moving and retains side control.
Virus content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Arby is trying to get back to half guard.
Virus controlling the position. #T5#
Arby is trying to improve his position.
Arby is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Virus controlling the position from side mount.
Virus wants to control but Arby is keeping him busy.
Arby is being controlled here. #T6#
Arby is looking for a sweep.
Virus is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Arby will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Virus trying to control the position but Arby is working away.
Virus just content to control the position.
Arby is not content to let Virus control the position.
Arby tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Virus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in 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.#T7#
Arby is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Virus's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Arby is in trouble now - Virus has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Virus (7) vs (0) Arby
Virus controlling from mount.
Virus tries to control but Arby wriggling away.
Virus with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Virus controlling from mount.
More hug and hope from Virus.#T8#
Arby tries to hold on but Virus pushes him away.
Virus trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Arby stops Virus from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Virus looking to control and managing it successfully.
Arby wants to control but Virus is having none of it.
Virus looking to control but Arby is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T9#
Virus takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Arby tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Virus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Arby is looking to escape.
Virus controlling from mount.
Virus trying to control but Arby is having none of it.
Virus takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T10#
Arby tries to hold on but Virus postures up.
Virus moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Virus (10) vs (0) Arby
Arby looking very determined here, making life difficult for Virus.
Arby rolls, trying to escape but Virus keeps control of the position.
Good control from Virus.
Arby looking very determined here, making life difficult for Virus.
Arby is trying to break free.
#T11#
Arby trying to control the hands but Virus breaks the grip.
Virus trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Virus really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Arby.
Virus trying to control momentarily.
Arby wants to control his opponent's hands but Virus gets his hands free.
Virus is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Virus.#T12#
Virus tries to keep control of the position but Arby is staying busy.
Virus controls the position.
Will Virus go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T13#
Virus just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Arby wants to control his opponent's hands but Virus gets his hands free.
Virus tries to keep control of the position but Arby is staying busy.
Virus has the hooks in. Arby is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Virus's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Virus is trying to control but Arby is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Arby is trying to escape the mount.
#T14#
Virus looking to control and managing it successfully.
Virus avoids the attempt from Arby to control.
Virus tries to control but Arby wriggling away.
Virus is really struggling to control Arby but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Arby is trying desperately to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Virus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Arby is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Virus takes the fight on points by 10 to 0.
A very excited looking Corona Virus made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 76 wins and 81 losses; Darragh Fiachna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 4 losses; Cleetus Boone!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Boone closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fiachna quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiachna (0) vs (2) Boone
Fiachna desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Fiachna has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Boone is working away from the top position though.
Fiachna is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fiachna wants to control but Boone is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiachna is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Boone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fiachna keeps working.
Fiachna is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Boone's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Boone's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fiachna (4) vs (2) Boone
Fiachna just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Boone breaks Fiachna's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (4) vs (4) Boone#SUB#
Fiachna throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Boone escapes and throws Fiachna's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (4) vs (7) Boone
Fiachna is trying to get back to half 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.#T2#
Fiachna is working hard here to advance position.
Fiachna is trying to work for a sweep but Boone has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Fiachna (4) vs (9) Boone
Fiachna wants to control but Boone is having none of it.
Fiachna is looking to improve his position but Boone isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Boone looking to control but Fiachna is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fiachna tries to control the position but Boone now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Fiachna (4) vs (12) Boone
We've been hearing good reports from Fiachna's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Boone gets his hands free as Fiachna looks to control.
I really don't envy Fiachna right now.
#T4#
Fiachna rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Fiachna trying to control but Boone postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Fiachna is doing well to control the position and prevent Boone from advancing to side control.
Fiachna trying to control from the bottom.
#T5#
Fiachna regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Boone is sitting in close to Fiachna's body. Fiachna has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Boone is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Boone is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Fiachna.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Darragh Fiachna!
An out of breath Darragh Fiachna 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 48 wins and 79 losses; Vartan Esteves! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 31 losses; Friedrich August Von Hayek!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Von Hayek closes this distance looking for a takedown but Esteves circles away.
Esteves stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Esteves wants it to stay on the feet.
Esteves half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Von Hayek shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Esteves sprawls well. Esteves wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Von Hayek gets slowly back to his feet.
Vartan Esteves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Friedrich August Von Hayek.#TD2#
Esteves tries to sprawl but Von Hayek drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Esteves (0) vs (2) Von Hayek
Esteves trying to hold on to Von Hayek's head to control him but Von Hayek postures up.
Von Hayek prevents Esteves from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esteves is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Von Hayek is trying to control the action in half guard but Esteves is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Esteves keeping control of the position.
Von Hayek prevents Esteves from improving his position.
Esteves has his hands clasped together around Von Hayek's back. He's all about the action.#T2#
Von Hayek is pressing down on Esteves's thigh, looking to free his foot. Esteves is holding on for now.
Esteves is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Esteves slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Esteves wants to control the position but Von Hayek says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Von Hayek looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Esteves is trying to get back to full guard.
Esteves is looking to control Von Hayek's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Esteves avoid being mounted?#T3#
Esteves is controlling Von Hayek's trapped leg to prevent Von Hayek from advancing to side control.
Esteves trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Von Hayek prevents Esteves from improving his position.
Von Hayek wants to pass to mount but Esteves is defending the position. #SUB2#
Von Hayek is looking for a kimura here.
Esteves is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Esteves gets full guard.#SUB#
Von Hayek has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Esteves to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Von Hayek is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Esteves pulls down on the head and he's put Von Hayek to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Vartan Esteves!
In his post fight interview, Vartan Esteves started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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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 91 wins and 55 losses; Ivan Kamenev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 39 losses; Ian Laperierre!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Laperierre leaves Kamenev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Laperierre doesn't manage to clinch there - Kamenev circles away.
Laperierre tries to clinch there but Kamenev circles away.
#TD#
Kamenev shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kamenev (2) vs (0) Laperierre
Kamenev is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laperierre tries to get to full guard but Kamenev has control of the leg. #T1#
Kamenev content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Laperierre is trying to control but can't.
Laperierre is refusing to be controlled, as Kamenev sits in half guard.
Laperierre regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
Laperierre is trying to control the position but Kamenev postures up.
Laperierre trying to control the position here.
Kamenev tries to free his leg and advance position but Laperierre is retaining full guard.
Laperierre trying to keep a closed guard but Kamenev is proving a slippery customer.
Laperierre pulls Kamenev in close to his closed guard and prevents Kamenev from doing any damage or advancing position.
Laperierre is trying to control the position but Kamenev postures up. #T3#
Kamenev won't allow Laperierre to sweep him here.
Laperierre has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kamenev has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (5) vs (0) Laperierre
Laperierre gets back to half guard.
Laperierre trying to control here.
Kamenev trying to pass the guard but Laperierre defending well.
Kamenev prevents Laperierre from improving his position.
Laperierre is doing well to control the position and prevent Kamenev from advancing to side control.#T4#
Laperierre is trying to maintain the position but Kamenev is very close to passing his half guard.
Kamenev looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T5#
Laperierre wants to control but Kamenev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kamenev perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Laperierre is looking to control Kamenev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Laperierre avoid being mounted?
Kamenev keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kamenev uses his free foot to push down on Laperierre's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Laperierre. Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (8) vs (0) Laperierre
Kamenev controlling the position easily from mount.
Laperierre is working to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Kamenev takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Laperierre is trying to escape the mount.
Kamenev controlling from the full mount.
Laperierre really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T7#
Laperierre tries to hold on but Kamenev postures up.
Laperierre is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Kamenev is staying active.
Laperierre is just holding on here. Kamenev manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kamenev (11) vs (0) Laperierre
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Kamenev struggling to keep hold of the position.
Laperierre trying to control the hands but Kamenev breaks the grip.
You can see the frustration on Laperierre's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T8#
Laperierre trying to control but not successfully.
Kamenev has the hooks in. Laperierre is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Laperierre trying to control the position but Kamenev manages to sink in the hooks.
Kamenev keeps control of the position easily here as Laperierre tries to buck him off.
Kamenev is not going to allow Laperierre to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Kamenev is persistently looking for the submission but Laperierre is defending it well.
#T9#
Laperierre tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Laperierre wants to control but Kamenev is having none of it.
Kamenev wants to control the pace but Laperierre is squirming around nicely.
Kamenev content just to control the position here.
Laperierre tries to reverse the position but Kamenev maintains control.
Kamenev is trying to take his opponent's back.
We've been informed that Laperierre has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T10##SUB#
Kamenev looking for a guillotine from mount but Laperierre is having none of it.
Laperierre is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Laperierre tries to improve his position but Kamenev has taken his back! Kamenev has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Laperierre tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Kamenev pushes Laperierre away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ivan Kamenev!
During a confident post fight interview, Ivan Kamenev thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 121 wins and 97 losses; Conald Petersen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 88 wins and 51 losses; Abu Schaubi!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Schaubi moves into range and clinches up with Petersen.#TD2#
Schaubi successfully pulls guard.
Schaubi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Schaubi looking to control.
Schaubi keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
Petersen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Petersen is pushing down on Schaubi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Schaubi is fighting to maintain full guard but Petersen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Petersen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schaubi keeps working. #SUB#
Petersen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Schaubi is just riding it out for now. Petersen eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen trying to control the action but Schaubi is working from the bottom. #T1#
Petersen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Petersen trying to pass the guard but Schaubi defending well.
Schaubi is looking to control Petersen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Schaubi avoid being mounted?
Well, if Petersen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Petersen is looking to take a break and control but Schaubi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Schaubi is trying to get back to full guard.
Schaubi has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T2#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Petersen wants to take a breather but Schaubi is having none of it.
Petersen is looking to pass Schaubi's guard but actually Schaubi recovers to full guard.
Petersen trying to control but Schaubi is working from the bottom.
Petersen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Schaubi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Schaubi working a defensive guard here.
Schaubi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3#
Petersen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (3) vs (0) Schaubi
Petersen trying to control the action but Schaubi is working from the bottom.
Schaubi is looking for a sweep.
Petersen trying to control the action but Schaubi is working from the bottom.
Petersen tries to move into full mount but can't pass Schaubi's legs. #T4#
Petersen happy to just control the position for now.
Petersen tries to advance to mount but can't.
Schaubi is trying to improve his position.
Petersen controls the position from side control.
Petersen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schaubi keeps working. #T5##SUB#
Petersen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Petersen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Schaubi has one of Petersen's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
You can see the frustration on Schaubi's face as Petersen controls the position.
Schaubi regains half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Schaubi gets full guard.
Petersen stopping the sweep attempt from Schaubi.
Schaubi looking to control.
#T6#
Petersen tries to free his leg and advance position but Schaubi is retaining full guard.
Petersen preventing the sweep.
Petersen tries to free his leg and advance position but Schaubi is retaining full guard.
Schaubi has control of Petersen's left arm, preventing Petersen from doing any damage.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Schaubi keeps moving.
Petersen is pushing down on Schaubi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Schaubi is fighting to maintain full guard but Petersen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Schaubi is looking to control Petersen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Schaubi avoid being mounted?
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Petersen is trying to control. Schaubi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T7#
Petersen is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Schaubi! Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (6) vs (0) Schaubi
Schaubi has given up his back - I don�t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Petersen (9) vs (0) Schaubi#SUB#
Petersen is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Schaubi knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Schaubi for a finish.
Petersen biding his time, looking for the opening.
Will Petersen go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T8#
Petersen has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Schaubi's body.
Schaubi trying to control the position but Petersen manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Petersen 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, Schaubi has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
Petersen tries to get the hooks in deep but Schaubi pushed the leg off.
Schaubi breaks Petersen's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (9) vs (2) Schaubi
Petersen is trying to hold Schaubi in close to prevent damage but Schaubi has managed to pass into half guard.
Petersen is looking to control Schaubi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Petersen avoid being mounted?#T9#
Petersen is looking to improve his position.
Schaubi trying to control the action but Petersen is working from the bottom.
Petersen holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Schaubi is trying to control. Petersen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Petersen is trying to get back to full guard.
Schaubi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T10#
Schaubi is trying to control. Petersen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Petersen wants to improve his position but Schaubi is controlling well.
Petersen trying to control from the bottom.
Schaubi trying to control from half guard but Petersen is working away.
Petersen is looking to control Schaubi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Petersen avoid being mounted?
Petersen is controlling Schaubi's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Schaubi wants to pass the guard but Petersen is defending well. #T11#
Petersen keeping hold of Schaubi's head, controlling as best he can.
Schaubi stalling away here and it's allowed Petersen to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Petersen is trying to keep Schaubi in close.
Petersen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schaubi is one step ahead there. #T12#
Petersen being controlled here, momentarily.
Petersen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Petersen controls Schaubi momentarily but Schaubi frees himself.
Petersen keeping moving, preventing Schaubi from controlling successfully.
Schaubi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T13#
Petersen seems keen to control Schaubi's posture.
Schaubi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Petersen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Schaubi wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving. #T14#
Petersen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Petersen looking to control but Schaubi passes into half guard.
Schaubi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Petersen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Petersen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Schaubi trying to control but Petersen is working from the bottom.
Schaubi stopping the sweep attempt from Petersen.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schaubi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petersen takes the fight on points by 9 to 2.
An out of breath Conald Petersen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Abu Schaubi had this to say: 'Gawld dawg'. |
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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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 85 wins and 52 losses; Tyron Scott! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 56 losses; Alexander Mesquita!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Scott scores with a takedown into Mesquita's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Scott (2) vs (0) Mesquita
Scott 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.#SUB2#
Mesquita is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Scott is aware though and is defending well.
Mesquita looking to hit a scissor sweep but Scott is one step ahead there.
Scott pushing down on Mesquita's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mesquita is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita gets back to full guard.
Mesquita is looking to sweep but instead, Scott has passed into half guard.
#T1#
Mesquita manages to get to full guard.
Scott stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mesquita swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Our spies down at at Belmiro Academy inform us that Mesquita has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Scott showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Mesquita keeping moving, preventing Scott from controlling successfully.
Mesquita manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Scott manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Scott (2) vs (2) Mesquita
Mesquita controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Scott controlling the position.
Mesquita tries to free his leg and advance position but Scott is retaining full guard. #T3#
Mesquita trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom.
Scott is controlling Mesquita's posture.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mesquita is stalling in the full guard.
Mesquita is looking to pass into half guard but Scott pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Scott is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Scott (4) vs (2) Mesquita#T4#
Scott is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Scott stopping the sweep attempt from Mesquita.#SUB2#
Mesquita looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Scott passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Scott (7) vs (2) Mesquita
Mesquita is trying to get back to half guard.
Scott tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T5#
Scott gets to mount! Mesquita was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Scott (9) vs (2) Mesquita
Scott controlling his opponent.
Mesquita slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Mesquita trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Scott (12) vs (2) Mesquita
Scott looking to control but Mesquita is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T6#
Scott controlling from mount.
Mesquita working to try and regain half guard.
Scott looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mesquita bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Scott (12) vs (4) Mesquita#T7#
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Scott keeps moving.
Scott 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: Scott (14) vs (4) Mesquita
Scott content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T8#
Mesquita wants to get back to full guard.
Scott is taking a breather. Mesquita 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.
Mesquita has a hand on Scott's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Scott takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Scott (17) vs (4) Mesquita
Mesquita is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mesquita is still trying to improve position.#T9#
Scott controlling his opponent.
Mesquita bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Scott (17) vs (6) Mesquita
Scott pulls Mesquita in close to prevent any damage.
Mesquita trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom. #T10#
Mesquita postures up.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mesquita passes into half guard.
Mesquita looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T11#
Scott is looking to control Mesquita's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Scott avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Mesquita wants to work for an arm triangle but Scott is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Scott wants to improve his position but Mesquita is controlling well.
Mesquita trying to control from Scott's half guard. Scott has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Scott not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mesquita pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scott is keeping the position for now.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Scott keeps moving. #T12#
Mesquita trying to move into half guard but instead Scott has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Scott (19) vs (6) Mesquita
Mesquita being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Scott is sitting in close to Mesquita's body. Mesquita has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Scott is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Scott is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Mesquita.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alexander Mesquita! |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 96 wins and 67 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 29 losses; Gul Dukat!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Toehold fails with a takedown attempt.
Toehold fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Dukat looking to score a takedown here. Toehold is defending well but Dukat drives through and ends up in Toehold's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Toehold (0) vs (2) Dukat
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 engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Let's hope that Dukat 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
It looks like Dukat might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T1#
Dukat stopping the sweep attempt from Toehold.
Toehold wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Dukat is now in half guard.
Dukat performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
Dukat is continuing to stall.#T3#
Dukat prevents Toehold from improving his position.
Toehold is working hard here to advance position.
Toehold might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dukat is pressing down on Toehold's thigh, looking to free his foot. Toehold is holding on for now. #T4#
Toehold is not content to let Dukat control the position.
Toehold trying to control but Dukat postures up.
Still in half guard, Dukat seems content to control.
Toehold tries to roll over but Dukat keeps him under control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T5#
Dukat is looking to take a break and control but Toehold is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Toehold wants to get back to full guard.
Toehold controlling the position for now.
Still in half guard, Dukat seems content to control.
Toehold is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T6#
Dukat stalling.
Toehold keeping hold of Dukat's head, controlling as best he can.
Dukat is thwarting Toehold's attempts to control the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T7#
Toehold is trying to get back to full guard.
Dukat controlling the action here.
Dukat looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dukat controlling the action here. #T8#
Dukat trying to control from half guard but Toehold is working away.
Dukat is pressing down on Toehold's thigh, looking to free his foot. Toehold is holding on for now.
Dukat passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Toehold! Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (0) vs (5) Dukat#T9#
Dukat looking to control but Toehold is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dukat might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Toehold haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dukat controlling the pace for now. #T10#
Toehold working to try and regain half guard.
Dukat fails to advance to Toehold's back.
Toehold wants to control but Dukat is having none of it.
Dukat prevents Toehold from getting the reversal.#T11#
Dukat can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Toehold is looking to escape.
Dukat tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dukat tries to control but Toehold wriggling away.
Toehold is desperately trying to improve his position but Dukat has a good base and remains in mount.#T12#
Dukat can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Toehold is looking to escape.
Toehold can't escape the position.
Dukat controlling from the full mount. #T13#
Toehold looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Toehold (0) vs (8) Dukat
Dukat controlling the position well here. Toehold rolled but Dukat kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Dukat tries to keep control of the position but Toehold is staying busy.
Dukat really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Toehold.#T14#
Toehold is trying to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Dukat wins on points by 8 to 0.
Gul Dukat is the new super heavyweight champion!
Gul Dukat 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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