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Event:
ADCC - World Challenge
Date: Jun 22, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mahamad Aly (ranked 4020 p4p, 150 weight class) and Marcus Almeida (ranked 4024 p4p, 151 weight class). Marcus Almeida has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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 0 wins and 6 losses; Mahamad Aly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Marcus Almeida!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Almeida gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Aly (0) vs (4) Almeida
Almeida wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Aly, who protects the arm well.
Almeida slows the pace down.
Almeida tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Aly could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Almeida works to advance to full mount. Aly defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Aly (0) vs (6) Almeida
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Almeida controlling from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Almeida has hold of Aly's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Aly manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Aly defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Almeida.
Almeida content just to control the position here.
Almeida working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almeida with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Aly reaches up to try and control the position but Almeida seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Aly rolls and tries to escape and now Almeida has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Aly (0) vs (9) Almeida
Almeida is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Almeida is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Aly taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Almeida.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcus Almeida! |
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Event:
ADCC - Road to Vegas
Date: Jun 19, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Marcus Almeida (ranked 3983 p4p, 149 weight class) and Antonio Braga Neto (ranked 3984 p4p, 150 weight class). Marcus Almeida has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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 1 wins and 4 losses; Marcus Almeida! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Antonio Braga Neto!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Braga Neto fails with the takedown.
Braga Neto shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Almeida defends it nicely.
Braga Neto tries for a takedown but Almeida sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Marcus Almeida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Braga Neto.
Almeida shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Almeida (2) vs (0) Braga Neto
Almeida engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Almeida seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Braga Neto for as long as he can get away with.
Almeida looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braga Neto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Almeida's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Almeida (2) vs (2) Braga Neto
Braga Neto wants to pass the guard but Almeida is keeping the position.
Braga Neto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Almeida knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Braga Neto on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braga Neto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Almeida working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Braga Neto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Braga Neto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Braga Neto slips nicely into half guard.
Almeida is looking for a sweep. Braga Neto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Braga Neto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Almeida keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almeida tries to roll over but Braga Neto keeps him under control.
Braga Neto tries to pass the half guard into mount. Almeida knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Braga Neto is still trying to improve position.
Braga Neto is thwarting Almeida's attempts to control the position.
Braga Neto wants to free his trapped foot but Almeida is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Almeida could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Braga Neto seems to be looking for submissions.
Almeida manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Almeida controlling Braga Neto's posture.
Braga Neto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Almeida is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Almeida has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Braga Neto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Braga Neto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Almeida keeping full guard, as Braga Neto tries to pass.
Almeida is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Almeida keeping full guard, as Braga Neto tries to pass.
Almeida escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Braga Neto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Braga Neto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Almeida swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Almeida wants to sweep but no luck.
Braga Neto is fighting to break Almeida's control of his arms but Almeida is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Braga Neto sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Almeida's guard.
Almeida actively working from the bottom here.
Almeida is breathing heavily.
Braga Neto tries to pass to full mount but Almeida defends it.
Braga Neto is looking to pass Almeida's guard but actually Almeida recovers to full guard.
Almeida had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Braga Neto defends it easily.
Braga Neto works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Braga Neto passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Almeida (2) vs (5) Braga Neto
Braga Neto seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Almeida is holding on tight.
Almeida working to try and regain half guard.
Braga Neto takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Almeida (2) vs (8) Braga Neto
Almeida is really stuck here.
Almeida won't enjoy being in this position. Braga Neto looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Almeida is tapping - it's over boys! Braga Neto picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Antonio Braga Neto! |
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Event:
ADCC- Tournament
Date: Jun 16, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Marcus Almeida (ranked 3933 p4p, 141 weight class) and Gabriel Arges (ranked 3928 p4p, 86 weight class). Marcus Almeida has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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 1 wins and 3 losses; Marcus Almeida! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Gabriel Arges!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Arges wants to clinch.
Arges fails in his attempt to clinch.
Almeida circles away from the clinch attempt
and Almeida counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Arges! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Almeida (4) vs (0) Arges
Arges regains half guard.
Almeida is looking to take a break and control but Arges is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Arges regains full guard. Nicely done.
Arges 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.
Arges has his foot on Almeida's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Almeida works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arges bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Almeida's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Almeida (4) vs (2) Arges
Arges stopping the sweep attempt from Almeida.
Arges drops back looking for a leg! Almeida is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Almeida manages to kick Arges off! Arges jumps back into Almeida's guard.
Arges pushes down on Almeida's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arges looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Arges passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Almeida! Score +3 for passing guard: Almeida (4) vs (5) Arges
Arges with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Arges looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Arges is trying to take his opponent's back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almeida is desperately trying to improve his position but Arges has a good base and remains in mount.
Almeida stops Arges from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Arges keeps trying to improve his position.
Almeida working to try and regain half guard.
Almeida 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: Almeida (6) vs (5) Arges
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arges is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Arges has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Almeida doesn't defend quickly enough and Arges has managed to lock this one up! Can Almeida escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Arges on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gabriel Arges! |
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Event:
ADCC - Super Challenge
Date: Jun 15, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Marcus Almeida (ranked 3898 p4p, 140 weight class) and Antonio Braga Neto (ranked 3899 p4p, 141 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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 1 wins and 2 losses; Marcus Almeida! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Antonio Braga Neto!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Almeida tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Braga Neto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Braga Neto shoots in for a takedown but Almeida shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Braga Neto fails to land the takedown.
Almeida tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Almeida looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Braga Neto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Marcus Almeida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Braga Neto.
Almeida looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Almeida (2) vs (0) Braga Neto
Braga Neto moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Braga Neto can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Almeida controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braga Neto keeping moving, preventing Almeida from controlling successfully.
Almeida could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Braga Neto lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Almeida (2) vs (2) Braga Neto
Almeida looking for a sweep. Not yet Almeida, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Almeida is trying to control the position but Braga Neto postures up.
Braga Neto advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Almeida (2) vs (5) Braga Neto
Braga Neto has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Almeida (2) vs (7) Braga Neto
Almeida is looking to improve his position but Braga Neto isn't that keen on the idea.
Braga Neto fails to advance to Almeida's back.
Almeida on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Almeida tries to get out of the position.
Almeida regains half guard.
Braga Neto looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almeida trying to control from the bottom.
Braga Neto trying to mount his opponent but Almeida defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Almeida manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Almeida is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Almeida working for a triangle but Braga Neto defends it easily.
Braga Neto works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Braga Neto looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Braga Neto tries to pass to full mount but Almeida defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Almeida looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Braga Neto tries to pass the half guard into mount. Almeida knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Braga Neto is working for a kimura but Almeida is defending it quite comfortably.
Braga Neto is pressing down on Almeida's thigh, looking to free his foot. Almeida is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Almeida trying to control but Braga Neto postures up.
Braga Neto trying to mount his opponent but Almeida defends it.
Almeida is trying to control but can't.
Braga Neto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Almeida has managed to free his arm - good work.
Braga Neto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Braga Neto looks winded!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Almeida manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Braga Neto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Almeida is keeping the position for now.
Braga Neto passes into half guard.
Braga Neto trying to pass the guard but Almeida defending well.
Almeida is holding on to half guard well.
Almeida regains full guard. Nicely done.
Almeida is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Braga Neto looking to pass the guard.
Braga Neto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Almeida is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Almeida has his hands on Braga Neto's head, controlling the position.
Braga Neto slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Almeida (2) vs (10) Braga Neto
Braga Neto tries to move into full mount but can't pass Almeida's legs.
Almeida is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Almeida gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Almeida (2) vs (12) Braga Neto
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Braga Neto is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Almeida to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Almeida shrugs it off.
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.
Braga Neto moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Almeida (2) vs (15) Braga Neto
Almeida knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Braga Neto on the ground.
Braga Neto is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Almeida defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Braga Neto not allowing Almeida to control his hands.
Braga Neto has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Almeida is defending well but eventually Braga Neto manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Almeida has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Antonio Braga Neto! |
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Event:
ADCC - Finals
Date: Jun 14, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Marcus Almeida (ranked 3885 p4p, 141 weight class) and Rodolfo Vieira (ranked 3883 p4p, 89 weight class). Rodolfo Vieira is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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 1 wins and 1 losses; Marcus Almeida! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Rodolfo Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vieira closes this distance looking for a takedown but Almeida circles away.
Vieira gets tackled into the ropes by Almeida. Almeida maintains the clinch.
Almeida is trying to pull guard but Vieira turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Vieira gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Almeida (0) vs (2) Vieira
Almeida can't keep his opponent in guard - Vieira advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Vieira looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vieira is stalling here. Almeida is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Vieira seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Almeida has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Almeida (4) vs (2) Vieira
Vieira can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Almeida tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Almeida off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Almeida (4) vs (6) Vieira
Vieira working for a choke but Almeida is defending well.
Vieira avoiding Almeida 's attempts to control his hands.
Vieira doesn't have the hooks in and Almeida manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Almeida (6) vs (6) Vieira
Vieira controls Almeida momentarily but Almeida frees himself.
Almeida wants to control from the top but Vieira keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almeida postures up.
Vieira pulls Almeida in to control the position.
Almeida postures up.
Vieira bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Almeida's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Almeida (6) vs (8) Vieira
Almeida is looking for a triangle but Vieira pushes his legs off easily.
Vieira stays in close to Almeida's body and controls the position.
Almeida wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieira passes into half guard.
Vieira performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Almeida actively working from the bottom here.
Vieira passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Almeida (6) vs (11) Vieira
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Almeida gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Almeida (6) vs (13) Vieira
Almeida is breathing heavily.
Vieira trying to control but Almeida is having none of it.
Vieira controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Almeida tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Almeida has given up his back. Will we see Vieira going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Almeida (6) vs (16) Vieira
Almeida is trying to break free.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vieira working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Almeida is doing well to defend. Vieira seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Almeida is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rodolfo Vieira! |
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Event:
ADCC - Qualifiers 2
Date: Jun 13, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Erberth Santos (ranked 6169 p4p, 125 weight class) and Marcus Almeida (ranked 3880 p4p, 139 weight class). Marcus Almeida is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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 1 wins and 0 losses; Erberth Santos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Marcus Almeida!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Santos fails with a takedown attempt.
Almeida closes the distance and clinches.
Santos wants a takedown.
Santos is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Almeida gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erberth Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santos goes for a takedown attempt but Almeida pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Almeida shoots in looking for a takedown but Santos manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Almeida's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Santos tries to sprawl but Almeida drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Santos (0) vs (2) Almeida
Santos wants to get back to full guard.
Almeida is trying to control the action in half guard but Santos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos wants to get back to full guard.
Almeida is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Santos defends it well.
Almeida is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Santos doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Almeida.
Santos might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Santos slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos seems keen to control Almeida's posture.
Almeida wants to pass the guard but Santos is keeping the position.
Santos is pulling down on Almeida's head to control his posture.
Almeida wants to control from the top but Santos keeps moving.
Almeida must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Almeida tries to free his leg and advance position but Santos is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos 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: Santos (2) vs (2) Almeida
Almeida wants to control but Santos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Santos in particular looking to stall.
Santos passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (5) vs (2) Almeida
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos controlling the position easily from mount.
Almeida is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Santos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Almeida looks winded!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Almeida is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Santos (8) vs (2) Almeida
Santos is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Almeida is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Erberth Santos! |
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Event:
ADCC - Qualifiers 1
Date: Jun 12, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Marcus Almeida (ranked 3870 p4p, 139 weight class) and Marcelo Garcia (ranked 3867 p4p, 89 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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 0 wins and 0 losses; Marcus Almeida! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Marcelo Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Almeida scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Almeida (4) vs (0) Garcia
Almeida is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Garcia has escaped the position, nice work there.
Almeida is looking to take a break and control but Garcia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Almeida content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Almeida will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Garcia holds on to Almeida's head and controls the position momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia is being controlled here.
Almeida has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Garcia is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Almeida yanks on the arm and Garcia is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Almeida.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcus Almeida! |
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