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Event:
Bots de Garra 148
Date: May 04, 2024 |
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 20 losses; Tyler Alvarez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 39 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sulvar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alvarez is fending him off so far but Sulvar persists. Nope, Alvarez circles away and we're back to standing.
Alvarez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sulvar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alvarez as he avoids it easily.
Alvarez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sulvar shoots in but no luck this time.
Tyler Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tres Sulvar.
Sulvar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Alvarez tries to avoid it but Sulvar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Alvarez to the ground. Alvarez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Alvarez feinted with a counter takedown.
Sulvar goes for a double leg but Alvarez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Alvarez continues to drive forward.
Alvarez feinted with a counter takedown.
Sulvar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Alvarez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sulvar shoots in for a takedown but Alvarez shows good takedown defense.
Sulvar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sulvar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Alvarez avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sulvar closes the distance and clinches up with Alvarez, looking for a takedown. Sulvar pushes Alvarez against the ropes but Alvarez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sulvar shoots for a takedown but Alvarez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Alvarez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sulvar shoots in and drives through. Alvarez sprawls well.
Tres Sulvar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sulvar.
Alvarez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sulvar sprawls and moves away.
Sulvar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alvarez is fending him off so far but Sulvar persists. Nope, Alvarez circles away and we're back to standing.
Sulvar shoots for a takedown but Alvarez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Alvarez attempts a counter takedown but Sulvar avoids it well and moves away.
Alvarez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sulvar.
Alvarez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sulvar sprawls and moves away.#TD2#
Sulvar closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Alvarez did well to prevent Sulvar getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alvarez (0) vs (2) Sulvar
Sulvar trying to control from half guard but Alvarez is working away.
Alvarez is trying to maintain the position but Sulvar is very close to passing his half guard.
Alvarez is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Alvarez won't allow Sulvar to pass to mount.
Sulvar not doing much here.
Alvarez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alvarez.#T3#
Alvarez wants to sweep but no luck.
We've been hearing good reports from Alvarez'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.
Sulvar controlling from the top position.
Sulvar looking to pass the guard.
Alvarez wants to sweep but no luck.
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.#T4#
Sulvar is pushing down on Alvarez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Alvarez is fighting to maintain full guard but Sulvar has managed to sneak the leg through.
Alvarez keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Sulvar wants to take a breather but Alvarez is having none of it.
Alvarez is trying to maintain the position but Sulvar is very close to passing his half guard.#T5#
Sulvar looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Alvarez wants to get back to full guard.
Alvarez is working hard here to advance position.#T6#
Alvarez trying to control here.
Sulvar prevents Alvarez from improving his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sulvar not doing much here.
#T7#
Alvarez is staying active underneath Sulvar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Alvarez wants to control but Sulvar is keeping busy.
Alvarez moves into full guard.
Alvarez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sulvar is one step ahead there. #T8#
Alvarez is trying to control the position but Sulvar postures up.
Sulvar preventing the sweep.
Alvarez controlling the position.
Alvarez looking for a sweep. Not yet Alvarez, not yet.
Sulvar trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom. #T9#
Sulvar stopping the sweep attempt from Alvarez.
Sulvar trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sulvar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alvarez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sulvar trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Sulvar looking to sit in guard and control but Alvarez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (2) vs (2) Sulvar
Sulvar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alvarez manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (2) vs (4) Sulvar
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Alvarez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sulvar trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Alvarez is pulling down on Sulvar's head. It's preventing any offense from Sulvar, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Alvarez looking for a guillotine here but Sulvar defends easily.
Alvarez is trying to control the position but Sulvar postures up. #T12#
Sulvar wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.
Sulvar content to stall in guard here. #T13#
Sulvar trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvarez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sulvar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T14#
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Sulvar from controlling successfully.
Alvarez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sulvar sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sulvar wins on points by 4 to 2.
A relieved looking Tres Sulvar 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 147
Date: May 01, 2024 |
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 35 wins and 22 losses; Ricky Judge! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 38 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Judge misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Sulvar tries to sprawl but Judge drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Judge (2) vs (0) Sulvar
Sulvar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Judge is working away from the top position though.
Sulvar desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Sulvar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judge looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Judge trying to control the pace.
Judge has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T2#
Judge is trying to control the action in half guard but Sulvar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Judge with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Judge looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Judge wants to control but Sulvar is keeping him busy. #T3#
Judge keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sulvar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sulvar is not content to let Judge control the position.
Sulvar 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.
Sulvar tries to roll over but Judge keeps him under control.
Sulvar is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4#
Judge looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sulvar wants to get back to full guard.
Sulvar is trying to maintain the position but Judge is very close to passing his half guard.
Judge wants to take a breather but Sulvar is having none of it. #T5#
Sulvar is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Judge is thwarting Sulvar's attempts to control the position.
Sulvar wants to improve his position but Judge is controlling well.
#T6#
Judge wants to control but Sulvar is keeping him busy.
Sulvar trying to control but Judge postures up.
Sulvar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Judge is looking to advance position but Sulvar won't allow it. #T7#
Sulvar is trying to maintain the position but Judge is very close to passing his half guard.
Sulvar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Judge stalling.
Judge wants to control but Sulvar is keeping him busy. #T8#
Judge is really struggling to control Sulvar but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Judge stalling. #T9#
Sulvar makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sulvar.
Sulvar wants to sweep here but Judge controlling him for the moment.
Judge wants to pass the guard but Sulvar is keeping the position.#T10#
Sulvar controls Judge momentarily but Judge frees himself.
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.
Sulvar keeping moving, preventing Judge from controlling successfully.
Judge seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T11#
Sulvar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Judge is one step ahead there.
Judge looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T12#
Sulvar keeping moving, preventing Judge from controlling successfully.
Judge looking to pass the guard. #T13#
Judge stays in close to Sulvar's body and controls the position.
Sulvar is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Judge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Judge is working hard here to advance position.#T14#
Sulvar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Judge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sulvar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Judge takes the fight on points by 2 to 0.
An out of breath Ricky Judge 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 145
Date: Apr 24, 2024 |
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 113 wins and 70 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 38 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sulvar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Diesel circles away.
Sulvar fails with a takedown attempt.
Diesel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sulvar.
Kurt Diesel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tres Sulvar.
Sulvar fails with the takedown.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sulvar shoots in looking for a takedown but Diesel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sulvar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Diesel darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (0) Sulvar
Diesel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Diesel seems content to control.
Sulvar moves into full guard.
#T1#
Sulvar trying to control the position.
Diesel tries to free his leg and advance position but Sulvar is retaining full guard.
Sulvar trying to keep a closed guard but Diesel is proving a slippery customer.
Diesel is stalling in the full guard.
Sulvar 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: Diesel (2) vs (2) Sulvar#T2#
Diesel holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Diesel wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Diesel is working hard here to advance position.
Sulvar is controlling the pace.
#T3#
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.
Diesel preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Sulvar wants to pass the guard but Diesel is defending well.
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.#T4#
Diesel is trying to get back to full guard.
Diesel is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Convicted Fight Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Sulvar controlling the action here.
Diesel wants to get back to full guard but Sulvar has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (2) vs (5) Sulvar#T5#
Diesel is looking for a sweep.
Diesel is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sulvar's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Diesel keeping control of the position.
Diesel trying to control from the bottom.
#T6#
Diesel works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sulvar won't allow Diesel to sweep him here.
Diesel working a defensive guard here.
Diesel is adopting a defensive guard.
Diesel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T7#
Sulvar wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
Diesel wants to sweep but no luck.
Diesel is trying to control the position but Sulvar postures up.
Diesel pulls Sulvar in to control the position.
Sulvar pushing down on Diesel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sulvar is pressing down on Diesel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Diesel is holding on for now. #T8#
Diesel wants to control but Sulvar is keeping busy.
Diesel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Diesel.
Diesel working a defensive guard here.
#T9#
Diesel wants to sweep but no luck.
Sulvar trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diesel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Diesel is looking to sweep but instead, Sulvar has passed into half guard.
Sulvar keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T10#
Diesel is trying to get back to full guard.
Sulvar looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Diesel tries to get to full guard but Sulvar has control of the leg. #T11#
Sulvar tries to pass to full mount but Diesel defends it.
Sulvar is taking a breather. Diesel 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.#T12#
Diesel trying to control here.
Diesel is staying active underneath Sulvar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Diesel tries to roll over but Sulvar keeps him under control.
Diesel trying to get back to full guard but Sulvar takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (2) vs (8) Sulvar
Diesel is squirming around, avoiding Sulvar's attempts to control the action. #T13#
Diesel wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Diesel (2) vs (11) Sulvar
My spies in Hammer House of Horror inform me that Sulvar has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Diesel rolls, trying to escape but Sulvar keeps control of the position.
Sulvar controlling the position well here. Diesel rolled but Sulvar kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Diesel looking very determined here, making life difficult for Sulvar.
#T14#
Diesel trying to control the action but Sulvar just sinks the hooks in.
Diesel tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diesel really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Diesel reaches up to try and control the position but Sulvar seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Diesel rolls and tries to escape and now Sulvar has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Diesel (2) vs (14) Sulvar
And that's the end of the fight!
Sulvar wins on points by 14 to 2.
Tres Sulvar decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 144
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
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 50 wins and 37 losses; Jerry Curls! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 37 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sulvar fails to land the takedown.
Sulvar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Curls tries to avoid it but Sulvar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Curls to the ground. Curls escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sulvar misses with a takedown attempt - Curls sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jerry Curls has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tres Sulvar.
Sulvar shoots in for a takedown but Curls shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
As Sulvar tries to get set, Curls tries to push him back and clinch up but Sulvar manages to avoid the attempt.
Sulvar shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Sulvar gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Curls to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Curls (2) vs (0) Sulvar
Curls might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Curls controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curls trying to control the position from guard on top but Sulvar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Curls stays in close to Sulvar's body and controls the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Curls trying to control but Sulvar is working from the bottom.
Sulvar controls Curls momentarily but Curls frees himself.
Curls trying to control the position from guard on top but Sulvar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Curls is stalling in the full guard.
Curls looking to sit in guard and control but Sulvar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Curls (2) vs (2) Sulvar
Sulvar wants to pass the guard but Curls is keeping the position.#T3#
Sulvar content to stall in guard here.
Sulvar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Curls swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Curls working a defensive guard here.
Sulvar trying to control the position from guard on top but Curls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Curls looking for a sweep. Not yet Curls, not yet.
Sulvar trying to control but Curls is working from the bottom.
Curls not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Curls keeping moving, preventing Sulvar from controlling successfully. #T5#
Sulvar stopping the sweep attempt from Curls.
Curls is pulling down on Sulvar's head. It's preventing any offense from Sulvar, at least for the moment.
Curls bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sulvar's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Curls (4) vs (2) Sulvar
Sulvar keeping moving, preventing Curls from controlling successfully. #T6#
Curls slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sulvar keeping full guard, as Curls tries to pass.
Sulvar pulls Curls in close to prevent any damage.
Curls trying to control the position from guard on top but Sulvar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Sulvar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Curls controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Curls tries to free his leg and advance position but Sulvar is retaining full guard.
Sulvar is trying to keep Curls in close.
Curls engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T8#
Curls'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.
Curls trying to control the position from guard on top but Sulvar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Curls is really struggling to control Sulvar but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T9#
Curls wants to pass the guard but Sulvar is keeping the position.
Curls trying to control but Sulvar is working from the bottom.
Sulvar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Curls controls the pace.
Curls wants to control from the top but Sulvar keeps moving.
Curls looking to sit in guard and control but Sulvar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Curls (4) vs (4) Sulvar#T10#
Curls wants to sweep but no luck.
Sulvar seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Curls looking for a sweep. Not yet Curls, not yet.
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.
Sulvar's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T11#
Curls looking for a sweep. Not yet Curls, not yet.
Sulvar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Curls swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Curls keeping moving, preventing Sulvar from controlling successfully.
Sulvar stays in close to Curls's body and controls the position. #T12#
Curls tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sulvar tries to free his leg and advance position but Curls is retaining full guard.
Sulvar trying to control but Curls is working from the bottom.
Curls 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.
Curls controlling the position.#T13#
Curls wants to sweep but no luck.
Sulvar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Curls swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sulvar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T14#
Sulvar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Curls is keeping the position for now.
Sulvar keeps trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Curls bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sulvar's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Curls (6) vs (4) Sulvar
And that's the end of the fight!
Curls takes the fight on points by 6 to 4.
Jerry Curls retains his super heavyweight title!
Jerry Curls thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 143
Date: Apr 17, 2024 |
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 14 wins and 11 losses; Bráulio Etxeberria! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 37 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Etxeberria fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Sulvar fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Etxeberria sprawls well initially but Sulvar persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Etxeberria (0) vs (2) Sulvar
Sulvar stalling.
Sulvar prevents Etxeberria from improving his position.
Sulvar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Etxeberria does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sulvar perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Etxeberria is looking to improve his position.
My spies in Hammer House of Horror inform me that Sulvar has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1#
Etxeberria is looking to control Sulvar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Etxeberria avoid being mounted?
Sulvar controlling the action here.
It looks like Sulvar 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.#T2#
Etxeberria is trying to control but can't.
Etxeberria won't allow Sulvar to pass to mount.
Sulvar wants to take a breather but Etxeberria is having none of it.
Etxeberria is holding on to half guard well.
Etxeberria is staying active underneath Sulvar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T3#
Etxeberria is trying to control but can't.
Sulvar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Etxeberria does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Etxeberria has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sulvar is working away from the top position though.
Sulvar performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
Etxeberria is looking to improve his position.
Etxeberria is working hard here to advance position.#T5#
Etxeberria trying to get back to full guard but Sulvar takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Etxeberria (0) vs (5) Sulvar
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.
Sulvar wants to take Etxeberria's back but he can't do it this time.
Sulvar avoids the attempt from Etxeberria to control.#T6#
Etxeberria looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Etxeberria (0) vs (8) Sulvar
We've been hearing good reports from Etxeberria'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.
Good control from Sulvar.
Etxeberria looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T7#
Etxeberria tries to escape the position.
#T8#
A lull in the action here.
I really don't envy Etxeberria right now.
Sulvar wants to control but Etxeberria is keeping busy.
Etxeberria is trying to break free.
Etxeberria staying busy and making it hard for Sulvar to control.
Sulvar keeps control of the position as Etxeberria tries to break free.
#T9#
Sulvar avoiding Etxeberria 's attempts to control his hands.
Sulvar is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T10#
Etxeberria is trying to break free.
Etxeberria looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Sulvar really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Etxeberria.#T11#
Etxeberria staying busy and making it hard for Sulvar to control.
Etxeberria tries to escape but Sulvar has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Etxeberria surviving as best he can, preventing damage. #T12#
Etxeberria trying to control the action but Sulvar just sinks the hooks in.
Etxeberria is in bad spot here.
#T13#
Good control from Sulvar.
Sulvar is continuing to stall.
Sulvar avoiding Etxeberria 's attempts to control his hands.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Sulvar's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T14#
Etxeberria trying to control the hands but Sulvar breaks the grip.
Etxeberria tries to roll but Sulvar sticks to his back.
Etxeberria trying to control the hands but Sulvar breaks the grip.
Sulvar trying to control.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Sulvar wins on points by 8 to 0.
Tres Sulvar thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 142
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 40 losses; Jari Laitila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 37 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Horrible takedown attempt by Laitila or perhaps it was just good defense by Sulvar, which made it look bad.
Laitila shoots in looking for a takedown. Sulvar tries to sprawl out of it but Laitila keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Sulvar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Laitila shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sulvar but Sulvar pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jari Laitila. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laitila shoots in looking for a takedown but Sulvar manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Laitila's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Laitila shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sulvar sprawls well. Sulvar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Laitila gets slowly back to his feet.
Sulvar stuffs the takedown attempt from Laitila. Laitila gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Sulvar fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Laitila to the ground. Sulvar is now in Laitila's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laitila (0) vs (2) Sulvar#SUB#
Sulvar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Laitila has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sulvar has managed to get both his arms back between Laitila's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Laitila working for submissions but it's allowed Sulvar to get to half guard.
#SUB#
Laitila looking for submissions off his back.
Still in half guard, Sulvar seems content to control.#T1#
Laitila is looking to get back to full guard here but Sulvar has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (0) vs (5) Sulvar
Laitila tries to bench press Sulvar off him but Sulvar keeps the position.
Laitila is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Laitila looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Laitila is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at HELLCADEMY, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Laitila wants to sweep but Sulvar has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (0) vs (8) Sulvar
Sulvar moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T2#
Laitila tries to improve position but can't.
Laitila gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sulvar wants to take a breather but Laitila is having none of it. #SUB#
Laitila looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Laitila is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sulvar pulls his head out easily.
Sulvar trying to control the action but Laitila is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Laitila is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sulvar pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB#
Laitila looking for subs from the bottom but Sulvar mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (0) vs (11) Sulvar
Sulvar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Laitila is trying desperately to improve position.
Laitila wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Laitila (0) vs (14) Sulvar
Laitila manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sulvar's guard. Nice work there by Laitila.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (2) vs (14) Sulvar#SUB#
Laitila drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sulvar looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sulvar looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sulvar! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Laitila (2) vs (18) Sulvar
Laitila sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T4##SUB#
Laitila actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Laitila looking for a kimura from the bottom but Sulvar passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (2) vs (21) Sulvar
Sulvar trying to control the action but Laitila is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Laitila is looking to regain half guard here but Sulvar keeps moving and retains side control.
Sulvar advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Laitila (2) vs (23) Sulvar
Laitila is desperately trying to improve his position but Sulvar has a good base and remains in mount.
Laitila is working hard here to advance position.
Laitila has given up his back here. Will Sulvar look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Laitila (2) vs (26) Sulvar#T5#
Laitila manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sulvar's guard. Nice work there by Laitila.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (4) vs (26) Sulvar
Laitila stopping the sweep attempt from Sulvar.
Sulvar trying to keep a closed guard but Laitila is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Laitila drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sulvar looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sulvar looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sulvar! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Laitila (4) vs (30) Sulvar
Laitila gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Laitila looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Laitila is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sulvar pulls his head out easily. #T6#
Sulvar is looking to take a break and control but Laitila is keeping him honest, looking to work 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.#SUB#
Laitila looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Laitila looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Laitila is refusing to be controlled, as Sulvar sits in half guard. #T7##SUB#
Laitila actively working from the bottom here.
Sulvar trying to pass the guard but Laitila defending well. #SUB#
Laitila looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Laitila looking for subs from the bottom but Sulvar mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (4) vs (33) Sulvar
Sulvar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Laitila is working to get back to half guard.
My spies in Hammer House of Horror inform me that Sulvar has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T8#
Sulvar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Laitila is trying to escape the mount.
Laitila is trying to reverse the position but instead Sulvar has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Laitila (4) vs (36) Sulvar
Laitila tries to escape but Sulvar has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Laitila staying busy and making it hard for Sulvar to control.
Sulvar is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T9#
I really don't envy Laitila right now.
Sulvar biding his time, controlling Laitila.
Laitila tries to roll but Sulvar sticks to his back.
Sulvar trying to control.
What can Laitila do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Laitila rolls, trying to escape but Sulvar keeps control of the position.
#T10#
Sulvar is trying to stick to Laitila's back but Laitila is turning into Sulvar. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sulvar's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Laitila. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (6) vs (36) Sulvar
Sulvar looking for a sweep. Not yet Sulvar, not yet.
Sulvar is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sulvar is trying to control the position but Laitila postures up.
Sulvar pulls Laitila in close to prevent any damage.
Laitila stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sulvar swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Laitila drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sulvar dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (6) vs (38) Sulvar#T11#
Sulvar slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Laitila is looking for a triangle but Sulvar pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Laitila working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Sulvar has passed into half guard!
#SUB#
Laitila looking for submissions off his back.
Laitila is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Laitila looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sulvar stalling. #T12##SUB#
Laitila actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Laitila with the active half guard here but Sulvar passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (6) vs (41) Sulvar
Laitila is trying to get back to half guard.
Sulvar is looking to take a break and control but Laitila is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T13#
Laitila tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sulvar trying to control the action but Laitila is working from the bottom.
Laitila tries to bench press Sulvar off him but Sulvar keeps the position.
Sulvar trying to control the position but Laitila is working away.
Laitila gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Laitila wants to get back to full guard.#T14##SUB#
Laitila looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Laitila is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sulvar pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Laitila actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Laitila looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Sulvar 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sulvar wins on points by 41 to 6.
A victorious Tres Sulvar thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 140
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
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 50 wins and 36 losses; Tres Sulvar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 107 wins and 57 losses; Donovan Trumpinov!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Sulvar looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sulvar (2) vs (0) Trumpinov
Trumpinov trying to keep a closed guard but Sulvar is proving a slippery customer.
Trumpinov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sulvar is one step ahead there.
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.
Sulvar wants to pass the guard but Trumpinov is keeping the position.
Sulvar 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trumpinov pulls Sulvar in close to his closed guard and prevents Sulvar from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
Trumpinov wants to sweep here but Sulvar controlling him for the moment.
Sulvar's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Our spies down at at Alpha Brasil inform us that Trumpinov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Trumpinov is pulling down on Sulvar's head. It's preventing any offense from Sulvar, at least for the moment.
Sulvar preventing the sweep.
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#
Trumpinov looking to control.
Trumpinov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Trumpinov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Trumpinov wants to improve his position but instead Sulvar has moved into half guard.
Trumpinov is trying to get back to full guard.
Sulvar is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Trumpinov trying to control but Sulvar postures up.
#T3#
Trumpinov is trying to get back to full guard.
Sulvar wants to take a breather but Trumpinov is having none of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Trumpinov is looking to control Sulvar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Trumpinov avoid being mounted?#T4#
Trumpinov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sulvar looking to pass the guard.
Sulvar stays in close to Trumpinov's body and controls the position.
Trumpinov working a defensive guard here.
#T5#
Sulvar's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Trumpinov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sulvar manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (2) vs (2) Trumpinov
Trumpinov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sulvar trying to control the position.
Sulvar has Trumpinov pulled in close to control his posture. #T6#
Trumpinov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Trumpinov trying to control but Sulvar is working from the bottom.
Sulvar keeping full guard, as Trumpinov tries to pass.
Sulvar looking for a sweep. Not yet Sulvar, not yet. #T7#
Trumpinov wants to control from the top but Sulvar keeps moving.
Trumpinov looking to pass the guard.
Sulvar is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Trumpinov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T8#
Sulvar is trying to keep Trumpinov in close.
Trumpinov stands and throws Sulvar's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (2) vs (5) Trumpinov
You can see the frustration on Sulvar's face as Trumpinov controls the position. #T9#
Trumpinov trying to control the position but Sulvar is working away.
Sulvar is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Trumpinov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Trumpinov is trying to control the action in half guard but Sulvar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Trumpinov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sulvar tries to get to full guard but Trumpinov has control of the leg. #T10#
Still in half guard, Trumpinov seems content to control.#SUB2#
Trumpinov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sulvar sees it coming and defends easily.
Trumpinov controlling the pace.
Sulvar is pressing down on Trumpinov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Trumpinov wants to pass the guard but Sulvar is keeping the position.#T11#
Sulvar looking to control.
Trumpinov tries to free his leg and advance position but Sulvar is retaining full guard.
Sulvar has Trumpinov pulled in close to control his posture.
Trumpinov passes Sulvar's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Trumpinov controlling the action here. #T12#
Sulvar is looking for a sweep. Trumpinov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sulvar is refusing to be controlled, as Trumpinov sits in half guard.
Trumpinov trying to mount his opponent but Sulvar defends it.
Sulvar is trying to get back to full guard.
Trumpinov is trying to control the action in half guard but Sulvar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T13#
Well, if Trumpinov 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.
#SUB2#
Trumpinov seems to be looking for submissions.
Sulvar wants to improve his position but Trumpinov is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sulvar manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T14#
Trumpinov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sulvar is pulling down on Trumpinov's head. It's preventing any offense from Trumpinov, at least for the moment.
Trumpinov tries to free his leg and advance position but Sulvar is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trumpinov wins on points by 5 to 2.
A very excited looking Donovan Trumpinov 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 139
Date: Apr 03, 2024 |
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 50 wins and 35 losses; Tres Sulvar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 66 wins and 46 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Sulvar feints and as Toehold raises his hands in defense, Sulvar changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sulvar (2) vs (0) Toehold
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.
Sulvar tries to free his leg and advance position but Toehold is retaining full guard.
Sulvar 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.
Toehold managing to control the position.
Toehold bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sulvar's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (2) vs (2) Toehold
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.
Sulvar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sulvar pulls Toehold in to control the position. #T1#
Toehold is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Toehold trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sulvar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sulvar is adopting a defensive guard.
Sulvar 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.#T2#
Sulvar wants to control the position but Toehold says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Sulvar has a hand on Toehold's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Toehold takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (2) vs (5) Toehold
Sulvar wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Sulvar (2) vs (8) Toehold#T3#
Toehold avoiding Sulvar 's attempts to control his hands.
Toehold has the hooks in. Sulvar is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Toehold doesn't have the hooks in and Sulvar manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (4) vs (8) Toehold
Toehold is adopting a defensive guard.
Toehold is trying to keep Sulvar in close.
#T4#
Toehold 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.
Toehold is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sulvar controls from within his opponent's guard. #T5#
Toehold pulls Sulvar in close to prevent any damage.
Sulvar controlling from the top position. #T6#
Toehold keeping moving, preventing Sulvar from controlling successfully.
Sulvar postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sulvar is fighting to break Toehold's control of his arms but Toehold is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sulvar works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T7#
Sulvar not doing much here.
Toehold tries to get to full guard but Sulvar has control of the leg.
Sulvar wants to pass to mount but Toehold is defending the position.
Toehold is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T8#
Toehold wants to control but Sulvar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sulvar seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Toehold for as long as he can get away with.
Toehold tries to get to full guard but Sulvar has control of the leg. #T9#
Toehold keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Toehold is staying active underneath Sulvar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Toehold is looking to improve his position.
Sulvar perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T10#
Sulvar is keen to just control but Toehold is a slippery customer.
Toehold is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sulvar wants to pass the guard but Toehold is defending well.
Sulvar perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sulvar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T11#
Sulvar stalling away here and it's allowed Toehold to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Toehold trying to control the position here.
Toehold keeping full guard, as Sulvar tries to pass. #T12#
Sulvar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Toehold pulls Sulvar in close to prevent any damage. #T13#
Toehold can't keep his opponent in guard - Sulvar advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sulvar wants to pass to mount but Toehold is defending the position.
Toehold is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sulvar is controlling the pace.
#T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sulvar is looking to advance position but Toehold won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold wins on points by 8 to 4.
Tommy Toehold is the new super heavyweight champion!
Tommy Toehold 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 138
Date: Mar 31, 2024 |
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 46 wins and 36 losses; Jerry Curls! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 35 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Curls shoots in and bounces Sulvar off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Curls (2) vs (0) Sulvar
Sulvar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Curls is one step ahead there.
Curls trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curls trying to control but Sulvar is working from the bottom.
Curls controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Curls trying to control but Sulvar is working from the bottom.
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.
Sulvar trying to keep a closed guard but Curls is proving a slippery customer.
Curls is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sulvar keeping moving, preventing Curls from controlling successfully. #T2#
Sulvar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Curls is one step ahead there.
Curls passes Sulvar's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Curls wants to free his trapped foot but Sulvar is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Curls takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sulvar wants to control but Curls is keeping busy.
Curls is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sulvar won't allow Curls to pass to mount. #T4#
Curls wants to take a breather but Sulvar is having none of it.
Curls tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sulvar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sulvar is looking for a sweep. Curls is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Curls performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T5#
Curls tries to pass to full mount but Sulvar defends it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sulvar trying to control here.
Sulvar wants to improve his position but Curls is controlling well.
Curls is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sulvar is staying active underneath Curls, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T6#
Sulvar is looking for a sweep. Curls is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Curls looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sulvar keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Curls trying to control the action but Sulvar is working from the bottom.
Curls controlling the pace. #T7##SUB#
Curls is working for a kimura here but Sulvar manages to reverse the position and he's now in Curls's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Curls (2) vs (2) Sulvar
Curls keeping moving, preventing Sulvar from controlling successfully.
Curls looking for a sweep. Not yet Curls, not yet.
Sulvar controls from within his opponent's guard. #T8#
Sulvar trying to control but Curls is working from the bottom.
Curls 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.
Sulvar wants to control from the top but Curls keeps moving.
Curls looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sulvar is one step ahead there. #T9#
Curls can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sulvar controls the pace.
Curls looking for a sweep. Not yet Curls, not yet.
Sulvar trying to control the position from guard on top but Curls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Sulvar wants to pass the guard but Curls is keeping the position.
Curls keeping moving, preventing Sulvar from controlling successfully.
Curls looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sulvar is one step ahead there.
Curls managing to control the position. #T11#
Curls keeping full guard, as Sulvar tries to pass.
Sulvar trying to control but Curls is working from the bottom. #T12#
Sulvar advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (2) vs (5) Sulvar
Curls struggling a bit here.
Curls tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Curls sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Curls might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T13#
Sulvar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Curls keeps working.
Sulvar has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (2) vs (8) Sulvar
Sulvar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T14#
Curls is squirming around, avoiding Sulvar's attempts to control the action.
Curls is working to get back to half guard.
Sulvar controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Curls is looking to improve his position but Sulvar isn't that keen on the idea.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sulvar wins on points by 8 to 2.
Tres Sulvar is the new super heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Tres Sulvar 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 137
Date: Mar 27, 2024 |
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 48 wins and 35 losses; Tres Sulvar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 21 losses; Reijo Halli!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Halli has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Halli has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Sulvar regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sulvar (0) vs (2) Halli
Sulvar is trying to hold Halli in close to prevent damage but Halli has managed to pass into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sulvar trying to control but Halli postures up.
Sulvar preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
Sulvar preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Sulvar has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sulvar continues to stall.#T2#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Sulvar.
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.
Sulvar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Halli tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sulvar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Halli prevents Sulvar from improving his position.
Sulvar is working hard here to advance position.
Sulvar controlling the position well.
Halli seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sulvar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
Sulvar trying to control from the bottom.
Sulvar is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Hammer House of Horror, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Sulvar is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Halli's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Halli's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sulvar (4) vs (2) Halli
Sulvar keeps control of the position as Halli tries to break free.
Sulvar really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Halli.
Sulvar keeps control of the position as Halli tries to break free.
#T5#
Sulvar keeps control of the position easily here as Halli tries to buck him off.
Sulvar is hanging on to Halli's back as he tries to escape.
#T6#
Sulvar trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Halli doesn't escape.
Sulvar seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Halli for as long as he can get away with.
Halli tries to escape the position.
#T7#
Sulvar is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Halli is really stuck here.
#T8#
Sulvar controls the action.
I really don't envy Halli right now.
Halli is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T9#
Halli tries to break free.
Sulvar wants to control but Halli is keeping busy.
Sulvar controlling well, preventing Halli from escaping the position.
Sulvar wants to control but Halli is keeping busy.
Sulvar gets his hands free as Halli looks to control.
Halli is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Sulvar's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T10#
Halli wants to escape the position.
Halli felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Halli is still trying to improve position.
Halli is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Halli trying to control the action but Sulvar just sinks the hooks in. #T11#
Sulvar tries to keep control of the position but Halli is staying busy.
I really don't envy Halli right now.
Sulvar not allowing Halli to control his hands.
Halli looking very determined here, making life difficult for Sulvar.
#T12#
Halli is in bad spot here.
Sulvar wants to control but Halli is keeping busy.
Halli trying to control the hands but Sulvar breaks the grip.
Sulvar biding his time, controlling Halli.
Sulvar'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.#T13#
Sulvar trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T14#
Sulvar is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Halli can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halli trying to control the hands but Sulvar breaks the grip.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sulvar takes the fight on points by 4 to 2.
Tres Sulvar 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 136
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
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 47 wins and 35 losses; Tres Sulvar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 67 wins and 68 losses; Able Archer!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Sulvar shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Archer is trying to defend but Sulvar finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sulvar (2) vs (0) Archer
Still in half guard, Sulvar seems content to control.
Archer is looking for a sweep. Sulvar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sulvar 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.
Archer is doing well to control the position and prevent Sulvar from advancing to side control.
Archer gets back to full guard.
Sulvar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sulvar won't allow Archer to sweep him here. #T1#
Sulvar is fighting to break Archer's control of his arms but Archer is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Archer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sulvar controls the pace.
Archer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (2) vs (2) Archer
Sulvar managing to control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sulvar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Sulvar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Archer controls the pace.
Sulvar working a defensive guard but Archer manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (2) vs (5) Archer#T3#
Archer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sulvar keeps working.
Archer gets to mount! Sulvar was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sulvar (2) vs (7) Archer
Archer avoids the attempt from Sulvar to control.
Archer trying to control but Sulvar is having none of it. #T4#
Archer looking to control and managing it successfully.
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.
It looks like Archer 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.
Sulvar sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T5#
Archer perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sulvar is not content to let Archer control the position.
Sulvar wants to control but Archer is keeping busy.
Archer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sulvar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Archer seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
My spies in Jed's Gym inform me that Archer has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T6#
Sulvar is looking to control Archer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sulvar avoid being mounted?
Sulvar tries to roll over but Archer keeps him under control.
Sulvar won't allow Archer to pass to mount. #T7#
Archer keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Archer wants to take a breather but Sulvar is having none of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Archer is pressing down on Sulvar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sulvar is holding on for now.
Archer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sulvar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Archer sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Archer is stalling here. Sulvar is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Archer seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Sulvar has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sulvar (6) vs (7) Archer#T8#
Archer holding on.
Archer wants to control but Sulvar postures up.
Sulvar controls the position.#T9#
Archer tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Sulvar presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sulvar (8) vs (7) Archer
Archer gets back to half guard.
Archer is looking for a sweep. Sulvar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Archer trying to hold on to Sulvar's head to control him but Sulvar postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sulvar in particular looking to stall.#T10#
Archer trying to control from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Sulvar seems content to control.#T11#
Archer is controlling Sulvar's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Sulvar controlling the action here.
Archer is pressing down on Sulvar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T12#
Sulvar slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sulvar trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Archer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sulvar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Archer swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T13#
Archer looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sulvar trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Archer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sulvar is one step ahead there.
Sulvar wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving. #T14#
Sulvar stays in close to Archer's body and controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Archer looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sulvar puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sulvar takes the fight on points by 8 to 7.
An out of breath Tres Sulvar 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 135
Date: Mar 20, 2024 |
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 43 wins and 36 losses; Jerry Curls! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 34 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Curls shoots in and gets a takedown into Sulvar's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Curls (2) vs (0) Sulvar
Curls trying to control but Sulvar is working from the bottom.
Curls sitting in guard here, content to control.
Curls'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.
Sulvar pulls Curls in close to his closed guard and prevents Curls from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curls trying to control but Sulvar is working from the bottom. #T1#
Curls showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Curls looking to sit in guard and control but Sulvar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Curls (2) vs (2) Sulvar
I've been told that Sulvar has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
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.
Sulvar wants to control from the top but Curls keeps moving. #T2#
Curls managing to control the position.
Sulvar slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Curls might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Curls seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sulvar stopping the sweep attempt from Curls.#T3#
Sulvar trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Curls manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Curls (4) vs (2) Sulvar
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.
Sulvar looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Curls puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Curls wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sulvar keeps working.
Curls trying to mount his opponent but Sulvar defends it.
Curls is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Sulvar is looking to improve his position.
Sulvar trying to hold on to Curls's head to control him but Curls postures up.
Sulvar is refusing to be controlled, as Curls sits in half guard.
Still in half guard, Curls seems content to control.#T5#
Curls trying to control from half guard but Sulvar is working away.
Curls trying to control the pace.
Curls trying to control the action but Sulvar is working from the bottom. #T6#
Curls is really struggling to control Sulvar but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Curls passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (7) vs (2) Sulvar
Sulvar is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Sulvar struggling a bit here.#T7#
Sulvar is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Curls is staying active.
Curls controlling the position from side mount.
Sulvar is trying to improve his position.#T8#
Curls trying to control the position but Sulvar is working away.
Curls tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Curls trying to control the action but Sulvar is working from the bottom. #T9#
Curls has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Curls (9) vs (2) Sulvar
Curls trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Curls wants to control the action but instead Sulvar gets a body lock and reverses into Curls's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Curls (9) vs (4) Sulvar#T10#
Sulvar trying to control the position from guard on top but Curls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sulvar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Curls 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.
Curls working a defensive guard here.
Curls being controlled here, momentarily. #T11#
Curls has Sulvar pulled in close to control his posture. #T12#
Sulvar wants to pass the guard but Curls is keeping the position.
Curls is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Curls is trying to hold Sulvar in close to prevent damage but Sulvar has managed to pass into half guard.
#T13#
Curls wants to control but Sulvar is keeping busy.
Sulvar perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Curls is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sulvar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sulvar's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Curls (13) vs (4) Sulvar
Curls has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Sulvar's body.
#T14#
Curls wants to control but Sulvar is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I really don't envy Sulvar right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Curls takes the fight on points by 13 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 134
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
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 12 wins and 8 losses; Bráulio Etxeberria! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 34 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Sulvar looking to score a takedown here. Etxeberria is defending well but Sulvar drives through and ends up in Etxeberria's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Etxeberria (0) vs (2) Sulvar
Etxeberria looking for a sweep. Not yet Etxeberria, not yet.
Sulvar wants to pass the guard but Etxeberria is keeping the position.
My spies in Hammer House of Horror inform me that Sulvar has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Etxeberria working a defensive guard here.
Etxeberria has his hands on Sulvar's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sulvar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Etxeberria is controlling Sulvar's posture.
Sulvar is stalling in the full guard.
Etxeberria wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Etxeberria is pulling down on Sulvar's head to control his posture.
Etxeberria tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sulvar postures up.
Sulvar wants to control from the top but Etxeberria keeps moving.
Etxeberria looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Etxeberria is trying to keep Sulvar in close.
Sulvar preventing the sweep.
Sulvar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
It looks like Sulvar 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.#T4#
Sulvar wants to control from the top but Etxeberria keeps moving.
Etxeberria looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sulvar seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T5#
Sulvar trying to control but Etxeberria is working from the bottom.
Sulvar postures up.
Etxeberria tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Etxeberria is trying to hold Sulvar in close to prevent damage but Sulvar has managed to pass into half guard.
Etxeberria is not content to let Sulvar control the position.#T6#
Etxeberria tries to get to full guard but Sulvar has control of the leg.
Etxeberria trying to hold on to Sulvar's head to control him but Sulvar postures up.
Sulvar prevents Etxeberria from improving his position.
Sulvar is trying to control. Etxeberria wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T7#
Etxeberria wants to control but Sulvar is keeping busy.
Sulvar wants to pass to mount but Etxeberria is defending the position.
Etxeberria is trying to get back to full guard.
Sulvar controlling the pace.
Etxeberria wants to get back to full guard.#T8#
Sulvar wants to control but Etxeberria is keeping him busy.
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.
Etxeberria tries to roll over but Sulvar keeps him under control.
Sulvar is thwarting Etxeberria's attempts to control the position.
Sulvar is trying to control. Etxeberria wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T9#
Sulvar works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Etxeberria (0) vs (5) Sulvar
Etxeberria is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Alpha Brasil, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Etxeberria is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sulvar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Etxeberria is looking to escape.
Etxeberria tries to lock up and control but Sulvar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T10#
Etxeberria is looking to improve his position but Sulvar isn't that keen on the idea.
Sulvar manages to capitalize on a mistake by Etxeberria to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Etxeberria (0) vs (8) Sulvar
Sulvar controls the position.
Sulvar struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T11#
Etxeberria tries to roll but Sulvar sticks to his back.
Sulvar has good solid back control here.
Etxeberria staying busy and making it hard for Sulvar to control. #T12#
Sulvar doesn't have the hooks in and Etxeberria manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Etxeberria (2) vs (8) Sulvar
Etxeberria is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sulvar looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sulvar wants to sweep here but Etxeberria controlling him for the moment.
Sulvar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T13#
Sulvar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Etxeberria controls the pace.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sulvar wants to sweep here but Etxeberria controlling him for the moment.
Sulvar trying to keep a closed guard but Etxeberria is proving a slippery customer.
#T14#
Etxeberria stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sulvar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Etxeberria is stalling in the full guard.
Sulvar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Etxeberria wants to control from the top but Sulvar keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sulvar wins on points by 8 to 2.
A victorious Tres Sulvar thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 133
Date: Mar 13, 2024 |
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 45 wins and 34 losses; Tres Sulvar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 38 losses; Patty O'Reilly!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Sulvar shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sulvar (2) vs (0) O'Reilly
Sulvar is thwarting O'Reilly's attempts to control the position.
O'Reilly is looking for a sweep. Sulvar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
O'Reilly wants to improve his position but Sulvar is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O'Reilly keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
O'Reilly is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sulvar pulls his head out easily.
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.#T1#
O'Reilly has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sulvar is working away from the top position though.
Sulvar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sulvar 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.
Sulvar prevents O'Reilly 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.
O'Reilly trying to control here.
#T2#
O'Reilly wants to get back to full guard.
O'Reilly wants to control but Sulvar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
O'Reilly is trying to get back to full guard.
O'Reilly wants to control but Sulvar is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
O'Reilly looking for a kimura from the bottom but Sulvar passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (5) vs (0) O'Reilly#T3#
O'Reilly is trying to improve his position.
Sulvar takes a little break here. O'Reilly wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Sulvar is looking to take a break and control but O'Reilly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
O'Reilly tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sulvar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
O'Reilly can't do much from the bottom here.
O'Reilly tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sulvar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
O'Reilly is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sulvar's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
O'Reilly is trying to maintain the position but Sulvar is very close to passing his half guard.#T5#
Sulvar trying to control the pace.
Sulvar'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.
Sulvar tries to pass the half guard into mount. O'Reilly knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T6#
O'Reilly trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
O'Reilly looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sulvar not doing much here.
#T7#
O'Reilly tries to roll over but Sulvar keeps him under control.
Sulvar is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sulvar seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down O'Reilly for as long as he can get away with.
O'Reilly is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T8##SUB2#
O'Reilly actively working from the bottom here.
Sulvar trying to mount his opponent but O'Reilly defends it.
Sulvar controlling the pace.
O'Reilly wants to improve his position but Sulvar is controlling well.
O'Reilly is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sulvar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sulvar's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sulvar (5) vs (4) O'Reilly#T9#
O'Reilly tries to keep control of the position but Sulvar is staying busy.#SUB2#
O'Reilly working for a choke but Sulvar is defending well. #SUB2#
O'Reilly looking to break Sulvar's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Sulvar remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise O'Reilly will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
O'Reilly is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Sulvar trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T10##SUB2#
O'Reilly looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Sulvar is controlling O'Reilly 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (7) vs (4) O'Reilly
Sulvar showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
O'Reilly working a defensive guard here.
#T11#
Sulvar trying to control but O'Reilly is working from the bottom.
O'Reilly wants to improve his position but instead Sulvar has moved into half guard.
Sulvar is thwarting O'Reilly's attempts to control the position.
Sulvar is taking a breather. O'Reilly 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.#T12#
O'Reilly is trying to control but can't.
Sulvar is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
O'Reilly trying to control from the bottom.
Sulvar content to control rather than advance.
O'Reilly is trying to maintain the position but Sulvar is very close to passing his half guard.#T13#
Sulvar slows the pace down in half guard.
O'Reilly is looking for a sweep. Sulvar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sulvar is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T14#
O'Reilly is trying to maintain the position but Sulvar is very close to passing his half guard.
O'Reilly is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Sulvar is staying active.
Sulvar passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for O'Reilly! Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (10) vs (4) O'Reilly
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
O'Reilly keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sulvar takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
Tres Sulvar 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 131
Date: Mar 06, 2024 |
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 45 wins and 33 losses; Tres Sulvar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 35 losses; Jerry Curls!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Curls. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sulvar (0) vs (4) Curls
Sulvar is not content to let Curls control the position.
Sulvar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sulvar can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curls tries to move to mount but Sulvar blocks the move with his legs.
Sulvar 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.
Curls advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sulvar (0) vs (6) Curls#T1#
Curls can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sulvar is looking to escape.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Curls controlling from mount.
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.
Curls avoids the attempt from Sulvar to control.#T2#
Sulvar is squirming around, avoiding Curls's attempts to control the action.
Curls controlling the pace for now.
Sulvar is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Curls wants to control the action but instead Sulvar gets a body lock and reverses into Curls's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (2) vs (6) Curls
Sulvar tries to free his leg and advance position but Curls is retaining full guard. #T3#
Curls is controlling Sulvar's posture.
Sulvar trying to control the position from guard on top but Curls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Curls looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sulvar wants to control from the top but Curls keeps moving. #T4#
Sulvar stays in close to Curls's body and controls the position.
Sulvar wants to pass the guard but Curls is keeping the position.#T5#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Curls holds on and takes a little breather.
Curls is looking to sweep but instead, Sulvar has passed into half guard.
Curls wants to improve his position but Sulvar is controlling well.
Sulvar wants to pass the guard but Curls is defending well. #T6#
Curls is looking to control Sulvar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Curls avoid being mounted?
Sulvar is trying to control the action in half guard but Curls is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sulvar is thwarting Curls's attempts to control the position.
Curls is looking to improve his position.
#T7#
Curls trying to control from the bottom.
Sulvar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Curls keeps working.
Sulvar is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Curls controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T8#
Curls is staying active underneath Sulvar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Curls is looking to improve his position.
Sulvar trying to pass the guard but Curls defending well.
Sulvar performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T9#
Curls wants to control but Sulvar is keeping busy.
Sulvar prevents Curls from improving his position.
Sulvar trying to control from half guard but Curls is working away.
Sulvar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T10#
Well, if Sulvar 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.
Sulvar trying to advance position but Curls counters by regaining guard.
Sulvar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sulvar trying to control the position from guard on top but Curls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Curls tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sulvar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Curls managing to control the position.
Let's hope that Curls has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T12#
Curls wants to sweep here but Sulvar controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Curls is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (2) vs (8) Curls
Sulvar controls Curls momentarily but Curls frees himself. #T13#
Curls passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (2) vs (11) Curls
Sulvar is not content to let Curls control the position.
Sulvar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Curls trying to control the action but Sulvar is working from the bottom. #T14#
Sulvar is looking for a sweep.
Curls content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Curls is looking to take a break and control but Sulvar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Curls wins on points by 11 to 2.
Our winner, Jerry Curls, 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 130
Date: Mar 03, 2024 |
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 105 wins and 53 losses; Donovan Trumpinov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 32 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sulvar closes the distance and clinches up with Trumpinov, looking for a takedown. Sulvar pushes Trumpinov against the ropes but Trumpinov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sulvar. #TD2#
Sulvar closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Trumpinov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trumpinov (0) vs (2) Sulvar
My spies in Hammer House of Horror inform me that Sulvar has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Trumpinov managing to control the position.
Sulvar trying to control the position from guard on top but Trumpinov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trumpinov seems keen to control Sulvar's posture.#T1#
Sulvar wants to control from the top but Trumpinov keeps moving.
Trumpinov controls Sulvar momentarily but Sulvar frees himself.
Trumpinov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Trumpinov pulls Sulvar in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Sulvar's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sulvar trying to control but Trumpinov is working from the bottom.
Sulvar tries to free his leg and advance position but Trumpinov is retaining full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Trumpinov looking for a sweep. Not yet Trumpinov, not yet.
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.#SUB#
Trumpinov looking for a guillotine here but Sulvar defends easily.
Sulvar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Trumpinov is pulling down on Sulvar's head to control his posture.
Trumpinov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sulvar is one step ahead there. #T4#
Trumpinov working a defensive guard here.
Trumpinov 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: Trumpinov (2) vs (2) Sulvar
Trumpinov is keen to just control but Sulvar is a slippery customer.
Trumpinov controlling the pace.
Trumpinov is looking to take a break and control but Sulvar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T5#
Sulvar is looking to improve his position.
Trumpinov moves into full mount! Sulvar won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Trumpinov (5) vs (2) Sulvar
Sulvar keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Trumpinov wants to take Sulvar's back but he can't do it this time. #T6#
Sulvar really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sulvar manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Trumpinov controlling the pace. #T7#
Trumpinov tries to pass to full mount but Sulvar defends it.
Sulvar keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Trumpinov trying to mount his opponent but Sulvar defends it.
Trumpinov content to control rather than advance. #T8#
Sulvar is refusing to be controlled, as Trumpinov sits in half guard.
Sulvar tries to roll over but Trumpinov keeps him under control.
Sulvar is controlling Trumpinov's trapped leg to prevent Trumpinov from advancing to side control.#T9#
Trumpinov slows the pace down in half guard.
Trumpinov trying to pass the guard but Sulvar defending well.
Trumpinov is working hard here to advance position.#T10#
Trumpinov controlling the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sulvar wants to get back to full guard.
Sulvar trying to control from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T11#
Trumpinov passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Trumpinov (8) vs (2) Sulvar
Trumpinov is trying to take his opponent's back.
Trumpinov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
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.
Trumpinov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T12#
Trumpinov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Trumpinov controlling from the full mount.
Trumpinov wants to control the pace but Sulvar is squirming around nicely. #T13##SUB#
Sulvar tries to improve his position but Trumpinov has taken his back! Trumpinov has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Sulvar tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Trumpinov pushes Sulvar away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Donovan Trumpinov!
A very excited looking Donovan Trumpinov 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 129
Date: Feb 28, 2024 |
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 45 wins and 31 losses; Tres Sulvar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 84 wins and 63 losses; Conald Petersen!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Petersen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sulvar (0) vs (2) Petersen
Petersen is looking to stall here but Sulvar recovers full guard.
Sulvar is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Petersen controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Sulvar'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.
Petersen postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen forces his way into half guard.
Petersen sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Petersen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sulvar defends it well. #T1#
Sulvar trying to hold on to Petersen's head to control him but Petersen postures up.
Petersen trying to mount his opponent but Sulvar defends it.
Petersen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sulvar is looking for a sweep. Petersen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T2#
Petersen is looking to take a break and control but Sulvar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Petersen tries to pass to full mount but Sulvar defends it.
Sulvar trying to hold on to Petersen's head to control him but Petersen postures up.
Petersen content to control rather than advance.
Sulvar is staying active underneath Petersen, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Sulvar wants to control but Petersen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Petersen is controlling the pace.
It looks like Petersen 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.
Sulvar is refusing to be controlled, as Petersen sits in half guard.
Petersen works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (0) vs (5) Petersen
Petersen fails to advance to Sulvar's back. #T4#
Sulvar is squirming around, avoiding Petersen's attempts to control the action.
Petersen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sulvar is desperately trying to improve his position but Petersen has a good base and remains in mount.
Petersen controlling from the full mount.
Sulvar is trying desperately to improve position.
Petersen trying to control but Sulvar is having none of it. #T5#
Petersen content just to control the position here. #T6#
Petersen tries to control but Sulvar wriggling away.
Petersen wants to take his opponent's back but Sulvar doesn't allow it.
Petersen tries to control but Sulvar wriggling away.
Sulvar really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Petersen content just to control the position here.
Petersen trying to control but Sulvar is having none of it. #T7##T8#
Petersen content just to control the position here.
Petersen trying to control but Sulvar is having none of it. #T9#
Petersen controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Petersen has control of Sulvar's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Sulvar regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Petersen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sulvar is looking to escape. #T10#
Petersen avoids the attempt from Sulvar to control.
Petersen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sulvar is looking to escape.
Petersen controlling the pace for now. #T11#
Petersen looking to control but Sulvar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sulvar keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T12#
Petersen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Petersen can't control as he wanted to and Sulvar manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Petersen is looking to advance position but Sulvar won't allow it.
Sulvar is trying to get back to full guard.
Petersen stalling away here and it's allowed Sulvar to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Petersen advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (0) vs (8) Petersen#T13#
Sulvar is not content to let Petersen control the position.
Petersen controlling the position.
Petersen tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sulvar's legs.
Sulvar seems a little lost for a moment, as Petersen dominates the positioning.#T14##SUB2#
Petersen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Petersen advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sulvar (0) vs (10) Petersen
Petersen looking to control but Sulvar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Petersen is trying to take his opponent's back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sulvar working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petersen wins on points by 10 to 0.
Our winner, Conald Petersen, 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 128
Date: Feb 25, 2024 |
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 44 wins and 31 losses; Tres Sulvar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 36 losses; Patty O'Reilly!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
O'Reilly gets a clinch. #TD2#
O'Reilly gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sulvar (0) vs (2) O'Reilly
O'Reilly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sulvar can't keep his opponent in guard - O'Reilly advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
O'Reilly wants to work for an arm triangle but Sulvar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
O'Reilly trying to mount his opponent but Sulvar defends it. #SUB2#
O'Reilly is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sulvar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time O'Reilly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O'Reilly tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sulvar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
O'Reilly trying to control the action but Sulvar is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
O'Reilly is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
O'Reilly is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2#
Sulvar is doing well to control the position and prevent O'Reilly from advancing to side control.
Sulvar'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.#SUB2#
O'Reilly is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sulvar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time O'Reilly.
Sulvar wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
O'Reilly wants to pass the guard but Sulvar is defending well.
O'Reilly wants to take a breather but Sulvar is having none of it.
Still in half guard, O'Reilly seems content to control.
O'Reilly wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sulvar keeps working. #SUB2#
O'Reilly is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
O'Reilly is trying to control. Sulvar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
O'Reilly trying to pass the guard but Sulvar defending well.
O'Reilly moves into full mount! Sulvar won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (0) vs (5) O'Reilly#SUB2#
O'Reilly looking to secure an arm triangle but Sulvar defends it well. #T5#
Sulvar really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
O'Reilly wants to control the pace but Sulvar is squirming around nicely.
Sulvar sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
O'Reilly looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sulvar is looking to improve his position.
#T6##SUB2#
O'Reilly is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sulvar defends it well. #SUB2#
O'Reilly is working for a submission of some sort.
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.
O'Reilly trying to control from half guard but Sulvar is working away.
Sulvar trying to control from the bottom.
#T7#
O'Reilly is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
O'Reilly tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sulvar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
O'Reilly trying to control from Sulvar's half guard. Sulvar has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Sulvar wants to sweep here but O'Reilly controlling him for the moment.
O'Reilly is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T8#
O'Reilly looking to sit in guard and control but Sulvar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (2) vs (5) O'Reilly#SUB2#
O'Reilly looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Sulvar has picked O'Reilly up and slammed him! O'Reilly can't keep hold of the triangle and Sulvar manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (5) vs (5) O'Reilly
O'Reilly is trying to work for a sweep but Sulvar has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sulvar (7) vs (5) O'Reilly
O'Reilly is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sulvar wants to take his opponent's back but O'Reilly doesn't allow it.
Sulvar avoids the attempt from O'Reilly to control.#T9#
O'Reilly really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sulvar avoids the attempt from O'Reilly to control.
O'Reilly keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T10#
O'Reilly wants to hold on but Sulvar pushes him away.
Sulvar wants to take his opponent's back but O'Reilly doesn't allow it.
O'Reilly wants to hold on but Sulvar pushes him away.
O'Reilly is looking to get to half guard.
O'Reilly tries to lock up and control but Sulvar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T11#
Sulvar controlling from the full mount.
O'Reilly is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sulvar controlling from mount.
O'Reilly really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
O'Reilly wants to control but Sulvar is having none of it.#T12#
Sulvar prevents O'Reilly from getting the reversal.
Sulvar controlling the pace for now.
O'Reilly really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
We've been hearing good reports from Sulvar'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.#T13#
O'Reilly is trying to reverse the position but instead Sulvar has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Sulvar (10) vs (5) O'Reilly
O'Reilly trying to control the position but Sulvar manages to sink in the hooks.
You can see the frustration on O'Reilly's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Sulvar not allowing O'Reilly to control his hands.
Sulvar is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T14#
O'Reilly tries to break free.
Sulvar has good solid back control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
O'Reilly tries to escape but Sulvar has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sulvar takes the fight on points by 10 to 5.
An out of breath Tres Sulvar 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 127
Date: Feb 21, 2024 |
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 43 wins and 31 losses; Tres Sulvar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 40 losses; Helio Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Sulvar gets caught napping as Gracias dives in and scores a takedown. Sulvar manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sulvar (0) vs (2) Gracias
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sulvar has his hands on Gracias's head, controlling the position.
Gracias looking to sit in guard and control but Sulvar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (2) vs (2) Gracias
Sulvar 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sulvar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Sulvar seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gracias for as long as he can get away with.
Gracias has his hands on Sulvar's head, controlling the position. #T2#
Sulvar wants to pass the guard but Gracias is keeping the position.
Sulvar is stalling in the full guard.
Sulvar advances to half guard. #T3#
Gracias is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracias is trying to control but can't.
Sulvar wants to take a breather but Gracias is having none of it. #T4#
Gracias regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gracias is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gracias is continuing to stall.#T5#
Sulvar stopping the sweep attempt from Gracias.
Gracias managing to control the position.
Sulvar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sulvar trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.#T6#
Sulvar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sulvar is fighting to break Gracias's control of his arms but Gracias is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T7#
Gracias controls Sulvar momentarily but Sulvar frees himself.
Gracias tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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.#T8#
Sulvar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sulvar trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sulvar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sulvar sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gracias pulls Sulvar in close to prevent any damage. #T9#
Sulvar sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gracias controls Sulvar momentarily but Sulvar frees himself.
Gracias looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracias, not yet. #T10#
Sulvar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gracias seems keen to control Sulvar's posture.
Sulvar wants to control from the top but Gracias keeps moving. #SUB2#
Gracias is looking for a triangle but Sulvar pushes his legs off easily.
#T11#
Gracias seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sulvar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gracias controls Sulvar momentarily but Sulvar frees himself. #T12#
Gracias being controlled here, momentarily.
Sulvar trying to control but Gracias is working from the bottom.
Gracias looking to control.
Sulvar slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (5) vs (2) Gracias#T13#
Sulvar wants to control but Gracias is keeping him busy.
Sulvar moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T14#
Gracias gets back to half guard.
Gracias wants to control but Sulvar is keeping busy.
Sulvar trying to pass the guard but Gracias defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sulvar prevents Gracias from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sulvar takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
A victorious Tres Sulvar thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 125
Date: Feb 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 21 losses; Enamorado Bandito! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 30 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bandito leaves Sulvar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sulvar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sulvar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Enamorado Bandito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tres Sulvar.#TD2#
Sulvar closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sulvar lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bandito (0) vs (2) Sulvar
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandito controlling Sulvar's posture. #T1#
Bandito can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sulvar controls the pace.
Bandito is trying to control the position but Sulvar postures up.
My spies in Hammer House of Horror inform me that Sulvar has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bandito is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
Bandito is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sulvar preventing the sweep.
Bandito lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (2) vs (2) Sulvar
Bandito is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Bandito stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sulvar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bandito pushes down on Sulvar's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sulvar tries to get to full guard but Bandito has control of the leg.
Bandito looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
Bandito controlling the pace.
Sulvar tries to roll over but Bandito keeps him under control.
Bandito wants to take a breather but Sulvar is having none of it.
Bandito is looking to advance position but Sulvar won't allow it.
Sulvar wants to control but Bandito is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T5#
Bandito is trying to control the action in half guard but Sulvar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bandito wants to pass the guard but Sulvar is defending well.
Bandito content to control rather than advance.
Sulvar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bandito is working away from the top position though.#T6#
Sulvar is refusing to be controlled, as Bandito sits in half guard.
Bandito prevents Sulvar from improving his position.
Sulvar keeps trying to improve his position.#T7#
Bandito is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bandito passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sulvar! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (5) vs (2) Sulvar
Bandito seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Sulvar is holding on tight.
Bandito controlling from the full mount. #T8#
Bandito'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.
Sulvar is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bandito wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Bandito controlling the position easily from mount. #T9#
Bandito tries to control but Sulvar wriggling away.
Sulvar can't escape the position.
Sulvar has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Bandito (8) vs (2) Sulvar
I would not like to be Sulvar right now.
#T10#
Bandito seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sulvar for as long as he can get away with.
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.
Sulvar can't escape the position.
Bandito trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Bandito has the hooks in. Sulvar is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T11#
What can Sulvar do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T12#
Will Bandito go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
We've been hearing good reports from Bandito'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.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T13#
Bandito keeps control of the position as Sulvar tries to break free.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bandito really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Sulvar.#T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bandito trying to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bandito takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
Enamorado Bandito retains his super heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Enamorado Bandito thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 124
Date: Feb 11, 2024 |
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 42 wins and 30 losses; Tres Sulvar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 60 wins and 41 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Toehold misses with a takedown #TD#
and Sulvar counters with a takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sulvar (4) vs (0) Toehold
Sulvar controlling from side mount.
Toehold prevents Sulvar from improving position.
Toehold is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sulvar trying to control the position but Toehold is working away.
What's Toehold going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.#T1#
Toehold tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Toehold keeping his opponent close.
Sulvar taking a breather here. #T2#
Toehold tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sulvar is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Sulvar has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Sulvar is looking to take a break and control but Toehold is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Toehold is trying to improve his position.
Who's going to make the next move?#T4#
Toehold is trying to improve his position.
Toehold gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sulvar trying to control the action but Toehold is working from the bottom. #T5#
Sulvar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Toehold is positioning himself well to prevent Sulvar advancing to mount.
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.
Toehold wants to improve his position but Sulvar is controlling well.
We've been hearing good reports from Sulvar's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T6#
Toehold is refusing to be controlled, as Sulvar sits in half guard.
Toehold tries to get to full guard but Sulvar has control of the leg.
Toehold moves into full guard.
Toehold is adopting a defensive guard.#T7#
Sulvar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sulvar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T8#
Toehold is looking to sweep but instead, Sulvar has passed into half guard.
Sulvar trying to control the action but Toehold is working from the bottom.
Toehold wants to control but Sulvar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sulvar stalling. #T9#
Toehold is trying to get back to full guard.#T10#
Sulvar keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Toehold is refusing to be controlled, as Sulvar sits in half guard.
Toehold is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sulvar sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T11#
Sulvar wants to free his trapped foot but Toehold is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sulvar is working hard here to advance position.
Toehold keeping control of the position. #T12#
Toehold is looking for a sweep. Sulvar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Toehold is staying active underneath Sulvar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sulvar trying to pass the guard but Toehold defending well. #T13#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sulvar is thwarting Toehold's attempts to control the position.
Toehold gets full guard.#T14#
Sulvar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Toehold is trying to keep Sulvar in close.
Toehold looking for a sweep. Not yet Toehold, not yet.
Sulvar stays in close to Toehold's body and controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toehold trying to keep a closed guard but Sulvar is proving a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sulvar takes the fight on points by 4 to 0.
An out of breath Tres Sulvar 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 123
Date: Feb 07, 2024 |
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 42 wins and 29 losses; Tres Sulvar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 21 losses; Enamorado Bandito!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sulvar misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Bandito counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sulvar won't be happy with that. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sulvar (0) vs (4) Bandito
Bandito wants to control but Sulvar is keeping him busy.
Sulvar 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.
Bandito controlling from side mount.
It looks like Bandito 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandito tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T1#
Sulvar is letting Bandito control him for a moment. #T2#
Sulvar is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bandito off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sulvar (4) vs (4) Bandito
Bandito turns into Sulvar and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (4) vs (6) Bandito
My spies in Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu inform me that Bandito has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bandito wants to pass the guard but Sulvar is keeping the position.#T3#
Sulvar is trying to keep Bandito in close.
Sulvar pulls Bandito in to control the position.
Bandito trying to control the position from guard on top but Sulvar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Sulvar controls Bandito momentarily but Bandito frees himself.
Bandito wants to pass the guard but Sulvar is keeping the position.
Bandito slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in 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.
Sulvar controls Bandito momentarily but Bandito frees himself. #T5#
Bandito trying to control the position from guard on top but Sulvar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bandito slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sulvar wants to improve his position but instead Bandito has moved into half guard.
Sulvar tries to roll over but Bandito 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.#T6#
Sulvar is trying to maintain the position but Bandito is very close to passing his half guard.
Bandito perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sulvar tries to roll over but Bandito keeps him under control.#T7##SUB2#
Bandito is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bandito wants to take a breather but Sulvar is having none of it.
Bandito is controlling the pace.
Bandito is looking to take a break and control but Sulvar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T8#
Sulvar wants to improve his position but Bandito is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bandito wants to pass the guard but Sulvar is defending well.
Bandito takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T9#
The fighters are battling for position here. Sulvar manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bandito wants to control from the top but Sulvar keeps moving.
Sulvar wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bandito showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T10#
Sulvar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bandito trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Sulvar manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (6) vs (6) Bandito
Bandito is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bandito wants to sweep here but Sulvar controlling him for the moment. #T11#
Bandito is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bandito bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sulvar's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (6) vs (8) Bandito
Bandito is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top 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.#T12#
Sulvar wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bandito wants to control from the top but Sulvar keeps moving.
Sulvar looking for a sweep. Not yet Sulvar, not yet. #T13#
Bandito sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bandito trying to control the position from guard on top but Sulvar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sulvar trying to keep a closed guard but Bandito is proving a slippery customer.
Bandito stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sulvar swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T14#
Bandito pushing down on Sulvar's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sulvar moves into full guard.
Sulvar is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sulvar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bandito manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (8) vs (8) Bandito
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Bandito gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Bandito wins on points by 9 to 8.
A victorious Enamorado Bandito thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 122
Date: Feb 04, 2024 |
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 59 wins and 40 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 28 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sulvar fails to land the takedown.
Toehold fails with the takedown.
Toehold goes for a double leg but Sulvar avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Sulvar continues to drive forward.#TD#
Toehold manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Toehold looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sulvar stays in close to Toehold's body and controls 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toehold has Sulvar pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Toehold wants to sweep but no luck.
Sulvar sitting in guard here, content to control.
Toehold manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sulvar manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (2) vs (0) Sulvar
Toehold stays in close to Sulvar's body and controls the position. #T2#
Toehold advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (5) vs (0) Sulvar
Sulvar is trying to escape the position but Toehold is controlling the position.
Sulvar tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
A lull in the action here.
Sulvar is not content to let Toehold control the position.
Sulvar tries to bench press Toehold off him but Toehold keeps the position. #T4#
Sulvar is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Toehold wants to pass to mount but Sulvar is defending the position.
Sulvar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Toehold won't allow Sulvar to sweep him here.
Toehold wants to control from the top but Sulvar keeps moving. #T5#
Sulvar pulls Toehold in close to prevent any damage.
Sulvar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Toehold is one step ahead there.
Toehold trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6#
Sulvar looking to control.
Sulvar wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Toehold wants to control from the top but Sulvar keeps moving.
Toehold looking to pass the guard.
Toehold is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T7#
Toehold might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sulvar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (5) vs (2) Sulvar#T8#
Toehold is trying to control the position but Sulvar postures up.
Sulvar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Toehold pulls Sulvar in close to his closed guard and prevents Sulvar from doing any damage or advancing position.#T9#
Toehold 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.
Toehold has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sulvar trying to move into half guard but instead Toehold has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (7) vs (2) Sulvar#T10#
Toehold stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sulvar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sulvar has Toehold pulled in close to control his posture.
Sulvar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sulvar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T11#
Sulvar controlling the position.
Sulvar keeping moving, preventing Toehold from controlling successfully.
Sulvar has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sulvar keeping full guard, as Toehold tries to pass. #T12#
Sulvar keeping moving, preventing Toehold from controlling successfully.
Sulvar is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sulvar holds on and takes a little breather. #T13#
Sulvar is trying to control the position but Toehold postures up.
Toehold being controlled here momentarily.
Toehold tries to free his leg and advance position but Sulvar is retaining full guard. #T14#
Sulvar is trying to control the position but Toehold postures up.
Toehold wants to control from the top but Sulvar keeps moving.
Sulvar is trying to keep Toehold in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sulvar keeping moving, preventing Toehold from controlling successfully.
Sulvar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
Tommy Toehold retains his super heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Tommy Toehold thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 121
Date: Jan 31, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 37 losses; Helio Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 28 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracias goes for a double leg but Sulvar avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Sulvar continues to drive forward.
Gracias drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sulvar pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD2#
Sulvar shoots in and bounces Gracias off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracias (0) vs (2) Sulvar
Sulvar is stalling in the full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
My spies in Hammer House of Horror inform me that Sulvar has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1#
Sulvar looking to pass the guard.
Sulvar showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gracias keeping moving, preventing Sulvar from controlling successfully.
Sulvar tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracias is retaining full guard. #T2#
Gracias controlling Sulvar's posture.
Sulvar controlling from the top position. #T3#
Sulvar trying to control but Gracias is working from the bottom.
Gracias trying to keep a closed guard but Sulvar is proving a slippery customer.
Sulvar's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gracias keeping moving, preventing Sulvar from controlling successfully. #T4#
Sulvar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sulvar is fighting to break Gracias's control of his arms but Gracias is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
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.
Gracias controls Sulvar momentarily but Sulvar frees himself.
Gracias wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T5#
Gracias 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.
Sulvar content to stall in guard here.
Gracias working a defensive guard here.
#T6#
Sulvar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sulvar wants to control from the top but Gracias keeps moving.
Sulvar stopping the sweep attempt from Gracias.#T7#
Gracias has his hands on Sulvar's head, controlling the position.
Sulvar slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sulvar being controlled here momentarily.
Sulvar stays in close to Gracias's body and controls the position. #T8#
Gracias 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: Gracias (2) vs (2) Sulvar
Sulvar tries to get to full guard but Gracias has control of the leg.
Gracias slows the pace down in half guard. #T9#
Sulvar is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Gracias jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (5) vs (2) Sulvar
Gracias wants to control but Sulvar is keeping him busy.
Gracias controls the position.
Sulvar tries to bench press Gracias off him but Gracias keeps the position. #T10#
Gracias controlling from side mount.
Gracias wants to control for a moment but Sulvar uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Sulvar makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sulvar.#T11#
Gracias showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T12#
Gracias has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gracias'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.#T13#
Sulvar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sulvar wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gracias looking to sit in guard and control but Sulvar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (5) vs (4) Sulvar
Gracias wants to hit a sweep here but Sulvar passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gracias there! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (5) vs (7) Sulvar#T14#
Sulvar looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gracias is working to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Sulvar wins on points by 7 to 5.
Tres Sulvar thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 120
Date: Jan 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 21 losses; Ricky Clubber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 28 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Clubber bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Clubber (4) vs (0) Sulvar
Sulvar is looking for a sweep.
Sulvar is not content to let Clubber control the position.
Sulvar holding on.
Sulvar is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sulvar is trying to control Clubber's posture but Clubber avoids it. #SUB#
Clubber goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sulvar has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Clubber but great work by Sulvar. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Clubber (4) vs (4) Sulvar
Clubber can't do much from the bottom here.
My spies in Hammer House of Horror inform me that Sulvar has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Clubber is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Clubber prevents Sulvar from improving position.
You can see the frustration on Clubber's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Clubber holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Clubber tries to improve position but can't.
Clubber wants to control but Sulvar postures up.#T3#
Clubber is letting Sulvar control him for a moment.
Sulvar has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Clubber (4) vs (6) Sulvar
Sulvar wants to control the pace but Clubber is squirming around nicely. #T4#
Sulvar looking to control and managing it successfully.
Clubber tries to hold on but Sulvar postures up.
Sulvar is trying to take his opponent's back.
Clubber wants to control but Sulvar is having none of it.#T5#
Sulvar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Clubber prevents Sulvar from taking his back.
Clubber working to try and regain half guard.
#T6#
Clubber is squirming around, avoiding Sulvar's attempts to control the action.
Clubber working to try and regain half guard.
Clubber is working hard here to advance position.
Clubber sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T7#
Sulvar is pressing down on Clubber's thigh, looking to free his foot. Clubber is holding on for now.
Clubber has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Clubber tries to roll over but Sulvar keeps him under control.
Clubber has his hands clasped together around Sulvar's back. He's all about the action.#T8#
Clubber regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sulvar looking to pass the guard.
Sulvar's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T9#
Clubber keeping full guard, as Sulvar tries to pass.
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.
Sulvar forces his way into half guard.
Sulvar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T10#
Clubber wants to control but Sulvar passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (4) vs (9) Sulvar
Clubber manages to get back to half guard.
Clubber is looking for a sweep. Sulvar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sulvar looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sulvar's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Clubber controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T11#
Clubber wants to get back to full guard.
Sulvar controlling the action here.
Clubber moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T12#
Sulvar stopping the sweep attempt from Clubber.
Clubber is trying to control the position but Sulvar postures up.
Clubber looking for a sweep. Not yet Clubber, not yet.
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.
Clubber keeping moving, preventing Sulvar from controlling successfully. #T13#
Clubber wants to sweep here but Sulvar controlling him for the moment.
Clubber keeping full guard, as Sulvar tries to pass.
Clubber pulls Sulvar in close to his closed guard and prevents Sulvar from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sulvar content to stall in guard here. #T14#
Clubber tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Clubber pulls Sulvar in close to his closed guard and prevents Sulvar from doing any damage or advancing position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clubber is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sulvar wins on points by 9 to 4.
Our winner, Tres Sulvar, 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 119
Date: Jan 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 61 wins and 60 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 28 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Sulvar drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Archer (0) vs (2) Sulvar
Sulvar seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Archer keeping moving, preventing Sulvar from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Archer has an active guard here but Sulvar has managed to pass into half guard.
My spies in Hammer House of Horror inform me that Sulvar has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sulvar is just content to waste time from the top position. Archer takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T1#
Archer looking for a sweep. Not yet Archer, not yet.
Sulvar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sulvar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Archer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sulvar seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T2#
Archer has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3#
Archer keeping moving, preventing Sulvar from controlling successfully.
Sulvar looking to pass the guard.
Sulvar won't allow Archer to sweep him here. #T4#
Sulvar showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sulvar trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Archer'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.
Archer wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Sulvar is now in half guard. #T5#
Sulvar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Still in half guard, Sulvar seems content to control.
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.
Sulvar is thwarting Archer's attempts to control the position.#T6##SUB#
Archer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Sulvar 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.
Archer works his way to full guard. Good work.#T7#
Sulvar stopping the sweep attempt from Archer.
Archer is trying to keep Sulvar in close.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Archer holds on and takes a little breather.
Sulvar stopping the sweep attempt from Archer.
Archer has Sulvar pulled in close to control his posture. #T8#
Sulvar wants to pass the guard but Archer is keeping the position.
Archer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sulvar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sulvar's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T9#
Archer trying to control the position.
Sulvar wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving.
Archer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sulvar controls the pace.#T10#
Archer is trying to keep Sulvar in close.
Sulvar wants to pass the guard but Archer is keeping the position.
Sulvar trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Sulvar seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sulvar trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Archer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sulvar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T12#
Archer is trying to keep Sulvar in close.
Sulvar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Archer is keeping the position for now.
Sulvar won't allow Archer to sweep him here. #T13#
Archer wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Archer working a defensive guard but Sulvar manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (0) vs (5) Sulvar
Sulvar in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Archer is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T14#
Archer is not content to let Sulvar control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sulvar wins on points by 5 to 0.
Tres Sulvar decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 118
Date: Jan 21, 2024 |
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 39 wins and 27 losses; Tres Sulvar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 56 wins and 40 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Toehold tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sulvar swivels and escapes.
Toehold shoots in looking for a takedown but Sulvar manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Toehold's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Sulvar shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sulvar (2) vs (0) Toehold
Toehold holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Toehold is looking for a sweep. Sulvar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sulvar keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toehold controlling the position well.
Sulvar wants to free his trapped foot but Toehold is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Toehold wants to control but Sulvar is keeping busy.
Sulvar wants to take a breather but Toehold is having none of it.
Still in half guard, Sulvar seems content to control.#T2#
Sulvar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Toehold knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Toehold is staying active underneath Sulvar, who seems content to just control the action from this 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.
Sulvar sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sulvar is stalling here. Toehold is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Sulvar seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Toehold has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sulvar (2) vs (4) Toehold#T3#
Sulvar stops Toehold from passing to mount.
Sulvar keeps Toehold under control for a moment.
Toehold takes a little break here. Sulvar wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Sulvar is not content to let Toehold control the position. #T4#
Sulvar can't do much from the bottom here.
Sulvar tries to improve position but can't. #T5#
Toehold controlling the position from side mount.
Sulvar is trying to control Toehold's posture but Toehold avoids it.
Sulvar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Toehold is staying tight to Sulvar's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T6#
Sulvar tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Toehold presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sulvar (2) vs (6) Toehold
Sulvar is looking to get to half guard.
Toehold takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sulvar is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T7#
Sulvar keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Toehold looking to control but Sulvar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Toehold controlling the pace for now.
Toehold is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T8#
Sulvar is trying desperately to improve position.
Sulvar is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
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.
Toehold content just to control the position here.
Sulvar slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T9#
Sulvar controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Sulvar is pressing down on Toehold's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T10#
Sulvar looking to control.
Sulvar keeping moving, preventing Toehold from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Sulvar'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.
Sulvar seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sulvar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Toehold showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Let's hope that Toehold 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.#T11#
Toehold preventing the sweep.
Toehold wants to pass the guard but Sulvar is keeping the position.
Toehold won't allow Sulvar to sweep him here. #T12#
Toehold trying to control but Sulvar is working from the bottom.
Sulvar managing to control the position.
Sulvar continues to stall.
Sulvar tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T13#
Toehold trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sulvar seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Toehold controls from within his opponent's guard.
Toehold's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T14#
Sulvar seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toehold stopping the sweep attempt from Sulvar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold wins on points by 6 to 2.
Tommy Toehold is the new super heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Tommy Toehold thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 117
Date: Jan 17, 2024 |
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 38 wins and 27 losses; Tres Sulvar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 60 wins and 59 losses; Able Archer!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Archer pushes Sulvar up against the ropes in a clinch.
Archer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sulvar prevents it.
Sulvar stops a takedown attempt from Archer.
Archer wants to take the fight to the mat but Sulvar manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tres Sulvar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Able Archer.
Sulvar wants a takedown but no success here.
Archer's coach down at Jed's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Archer's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Archer can't get the takedown.
Archer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sulvar fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Archer drives through and clinches with Sulvar against the ropes.
Sulvar is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Archer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer wants to take the fight to the mat but Sulvar manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sulvar 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.
Sulvar looking for a takedown.
Sulvar is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Archer is defending well.
Sulvar tries to score a body lock takedown but Archer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Archer is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Sulvar gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sulvar gets underhooks to prevent Archer's takedown attempt.
#T1#
Sulvar is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Archer stops a takedown attempt from Sulvar.
Archer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sulvar pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sulvar tries for a takedown but Archer manages to get underhooks.
Sulvar is pressed up against the ropes. Archer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sulvar down to the mat. Sulvar avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sulvar or perhaps it was just good defense by Archer, which made it look bad.
Archer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sulvar is fending him off so far but Archer persists. Nope, Sulvar circles away and we're back to standing.
Sulvar half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sulvar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sulvar misses with a takedown attempt - Archer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T2#
Nice sprawl there from Archer as Sulvar shoots in.
Sulvar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Archer but Archer pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Sulvar dives in and scores a takedown into Archer's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sulvar (2) vs (0) Archer
Sulvar won't allow Archer to sweep him here.
Sulvar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Archer is controlling Sulvar's posture.#T3#
Archer looking to control.
Archer is pulling down on Sulvar's head to control his posture.
Sulvar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Archer wants to sweep here but Sulvar controlling him for the moment.
Archer has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4#
Archer wants to sweep but no luck.
Archer is still trying to improve position.
Sulvar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Archer is pulling down on Sulvar's head to control his posture. #T5#
Sulvar controls from within his opponent's guard.
Archer has his hands on Sulvar's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Archer looking to control.
#T6#
Sulvar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Archer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Archer looking to control.
Sulvar sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sulvar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Archer is keeping the position for now. #T7#
Archer has Sulvar pulled in close to control his posture.
Sulvar postures up.
Archer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sulvar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Archer has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Sulvar has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (5) vs (0) Archer
Archer is looking for a sweep.#T8#
Sulvar has control of an arm but Archer manages to advance to Sulvar's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sulvar (5) vs (4) Archer
Archer is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Archer tries to keep control of the position but Sulvar is staying busy.
Archer is riding his opponent, not letting Sulvar buck him off. #T9#
Sulvar is in bad spot here.
Sulvar turns into Archer and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (7) vs (4) Archer
Sulvar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Archer working a defensive guard here.
#T10#
Archer keeping moving, preventing Sulvar from controlling successfully.
Archer looking to control.
Sulvar slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Archer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T11#
Archer wants to sweep but no luck.
Archer is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sulvar trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom.
Archer is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T12#
Archer wants to control but Sulvar passes easily into half guard.
Sulvar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Archer is looking for a sweep. Sulvar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T13#
Sulvar working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Archer's thigh. Archer counters though and makes it back to full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sulvar preventing the sweep.
Archer looking to control.
#T14#
Sulvar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sulvar stopping the sweep attempt from Archer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Archer working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sulvar takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
Tres Sulvar retains his super heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Tres Sulvar 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 116
Date: Jan 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 18 losses; Enamorado Bandito! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 27 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Bandito stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bandito wants it to stay on the feet.
Bandito half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sulvar or perhaps it was just good defense by Bandito, which made it look bad.
Bandito feinted with a counter takedown.
Sulvar has a takedown stuffed.
Bandito tries to counter with a takedown but Sulvar is quick to defend against it.
Enamorado Bandito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tres Sulvar.#TD2#
Sulvar closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sulvar lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bandito (0) vs (2) Sulvar
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandito has his hands on Sulvar's head, controlling 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.#T1#
Bandito is trying to hold Sulvar in close to prevent damage but Sulvar has managed to pass into half guard.
Bandito's coaches at Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Bandito wants to get back to full guard.
Bandito is refusing to be controlled, as Sulvar sits in half guard.
Sulvar prevents Bandito from improving his position.
My spies in Hammer House of Horror inform me that Sulvar has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T2#
Sulvar wants to control but Bandito is keeping him busy.
Bandito wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sulvar in particular looking to stall.
Bandito regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bandito can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sulvar controls the pace.
Bandito is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3#
Bandito 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.
Bandito is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sulvar slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bandito managing to control the position. #T4#
Bandito looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sulvar is one step ahead there.
Bandito is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bandito has Sulvar pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T5#
Bandito 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.
Bandito managing to control the position.
Bandito not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bandito manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sulvar manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (2) vs (2) Sulvar#T6#
Bandito controlling from the top position.
Bandito pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sulvar is keeping the position for now.
Bandito slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sulvar is pulling down on Bandito's head to control his posture. #T7#
Bandito looking to sit in guard and control but Sulvar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (2) vs (4) Sulvar
Bandito controls Sulvar momentarily but Sulvar frees himself.
Bandito is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sulvar is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T8#
Bandito looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sulvar is one step ahead there.
Bandito managing to control the position.
Sulvar trying to control but Bandito is working from the bottom. #T9#
Bandito trying to control the position here.
Bandito continues to stall.
Sulvar stopping the sweep attempt from Bandito.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T10#
Sulvar advances to half guard.
Bandito works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bandito trying to control the position.
Bandito has Sulvar pulled in close to control his posture.
Bandito is trying to keep Sulvar in close.
#T11#
Sulvar trying to control but Bandito is working from the bottom.
Sulvar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sulvar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bandito is controlling Sulvar's posture.
Bandito is trying to control the position but Sulvar postures up. #T12#
Sulvar won't allow Bandito to sweep him here.
Bandito trying to control the position here.
Sulvar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bandito is keeping the position for now.
Bandito looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sulvar is one step ahead there.
Sulvar wants to control from the top but Bandito keeps moving. #T13#
Bandito tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bandito is controlling Sulvar's posture.#T14#
Bandito is looking to sweep but instead, Sulvar has passed into half guard.
Sulvar is thwarting Bandito's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bandito is staying active underneath Sulvar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sulvar wins on points by 4 to 2.
Tres Sulvar is the new super heavyweight champion!
Tres Sulvar decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 115
Date: Jan 10, 2024 |
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 36 wins and 27 losses; Tres Sulvar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 35 losses; Helio Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Gracias throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sulvar tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gracias is in Sulvar's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sulvar (0) vs (2) Gracias
Gracias forces his way into half guard.
Sulvar trying to hold on to Gracias's head to control him but Gracias postures up.
Sulvar is controlling Gracias's trapped leg to prevent Gracias from advancing to side control.
Gracias controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Sulvar wants to get back to full guard.
Sulvar is positioning himself well to prevent Gracias advancing to mount.
Sulvar'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.
Gracias with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
Sulvar is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracias is looking to pass Sulvar's guard but actually Sulvar recovers to full guard.
Gracias slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3##T4#
Sulvar wants to control but Gracias passes easily into half guard.
Still in half guard, Gracias seems content to control.
Sulvar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracias is working away from the top position though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T5#
Sulvar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gracias being controlled here momentarily.
Further stalling from Sulvar.#T6#
Gracias postures up.
Sulvar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gracias controls the pace.
Sulvar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracias content to stall in guard here. #T7#
Let's hope that Gracias 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 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.
Sulvar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T8#
Gracias is stalling in the full guard.
Sulvar trying to control the position here.
Gracias sitting in guard here, content to control. #T9#
Gracias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've been hearing good reports from Sulvar'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.
Sulvar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gracias controls the pace.
Sulvar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T10#
Gracias trying to control the position from guard on top but Sulvar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sulvar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sulvar tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T11#
Gracias looking to pass the guard.
Sulvar looking for a sweep. Not yet Sulvar, not yet.
Sulvar has Gracias pulled in close to control his posture.
Gracias showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gracias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sulvar is keeping the position for now. #T12#
Sulvar wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sulvar 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.
Gracias trying to control but Sulvar is working from the bottom. #T13#
Sulvar is trying to control the position but Gracias postures up.
Gracias seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gracias looking to pass the guard.
Gracias wants to control from the top but Sulvar keeps moving. #T14#
Sulvar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracias's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (2) vs (2) Gracias
Sulvar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracias is keeping the position for now.
Gracias has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Sulvar has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (5) vs (2) Gracias
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracias prevents Sulvar from improving position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sulvar takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
A victorious Tres Sulvar thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 114
Date: Jan 07, 2024 |
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 35 wins and 27 losses; Tres Sulvar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 77 wins and 57 losses; Conald Petersen!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Sulvar shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sulvar showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sulvar (2) vs (0) Petersen
Petersen is looking for a sweep. Sulvar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sulvar is trying to control the action in half guard but Petersen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Petersen keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Petersen tries to roll over but Sulvar keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen controlling the position well.
Petersen is trying to maintain the position but Sulvar is very close to passing his half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Petersen looking for submissions off his back.
Sulvar passes into side control, despite Petersen's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (5) vs (0) Petersen
Petersen is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Sulvar is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Petersen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Petersen is trying to work for a sweep but Sulvar has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sulvar (7) vs (0) Petersen
Petersen is desperately trying to improve his position but Sulvar has a good base and remains in mount.
Petersen is still trying to improve position.#T3#
Petersen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Petersen tries to control the position but Sulvar now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Sulvar (10) vs (0) Petersen
Sulvar keeps control of the position as Petersen tries to break free.
Petersen is keeping busy.
We've been hearing good reports from Sulvar'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.
Petersen trying to control the hands but Sulvar won't let him. #T4#
Sulvar tries to get the hooks in deep but Petersen pushed the leg off.
Petersen is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Sulvar is controlling the position but Petersen somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Petersen wants to get back to full guard.#T5#
Sulvar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Petersen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Petersen tries to get to full guard but Sulvar has control of the leg.
Petersen wants to sweep but Sulvar has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (13) vs (0) Petersen
Petersen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (13) vs (2) Petersen
Petersen wants to pass the guard but Sulvar is defending well.
Petersen wants to advance to full mount but Sulvar doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Petersen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sulvar is keeping the position for now. #T6#
Petersen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sulvar pulls Petersen in to control the position.
Petersen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sulvar keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
Petersen showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T7#
Let's hope that Petersen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Petersen tries to free his leg and advance position but Sulvar is retaining full guard.
Sulvar is trying to hold Petersen in close to prevent damage but Petersen has managed to pass into half guard.
Petersen is trying to control. Sulvar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T8#
Sulvar trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Petersen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sulvar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Petersen.
Petersen trying to control from half guard but Sulvar is working away.
Sulvar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sulvar is trying is best to control the position here. #T9#
Petersen is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Sulvar reverses the position - he's now on top in Petersen's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (15) vs (2) Petersen
Sulvar looking to pass the guard.
Petersen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Petersen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sulvar defends it easily.
Petersen has Sulvar pulled in close to control his posture. #T10#
Petersen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sulvar postures up.
Petersen pulls Sulvar in close to prevent any damage.
Petersen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Petersen keeping full guard, as Sulvar tries to pass.
Petersen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T11#
Sulvar trying to control the position from guard on top but Petersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen pulls Sulvar in to control the position.
Sulvar trying to control the position from guard on top but Petersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Petersen working a defensive guard here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Petersen holds on and takes a little breather.
Petersen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sulvar is one step ahead there. #T12#
Sulvar trying to control but Petersen is working from the bottom.
Petersen wants to sweep here but Sulvar controlling him for the moment.
Petersen has control of Sulvar's left arm, preventing Sulvar from doing any damage.
Sulvar trying to control but Petersen is working from the bottom.
Petersen trying to keep a closed guard but Sulvar is proving a slippery customer.
#T13#
Petersen has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Sulvar has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (18) vs (2) Petersen
Sulvar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Petersen keeps working.
Sulvar takes a little break here. Petersen wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T14#
Petersen sneaks back into half guard.
Petersen is trying to maintain the position but Sulvar is very close to passing his half guard.
Petersen is positioning himself well to prevent Sulvar advancing to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersen is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sulvar takes the fight on points by 18 to 2.
A very excited looking Tres Sulvar 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.
Conald Petersen spoke after the fight, saying 'Ta Ta there retard'. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 113
Date: Jan 03, 2024 |
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 66 wins and 40 losses; Bo Nickal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 26 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nickal goes for a double leg but Sulvar avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Sulvar continues to drive forward.
Sulvar is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nickal is defending well.#TD#
Nickal has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Sulvar clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Nickal (4) vs (0) Sulvar
Nickal keeps control of the position easily here as Sulvar tries to buck him off.
Nickal 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal is hanging on to Sulvar's back as he tries to escape.
#T1#
Sulvar is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Nickal.
Nickal trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Sulvar is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Nickal.
Sulvar tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T2#
Nickal tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nickal can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sulvar is looking to escape.
Nickal takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Sulvar tries to lock up and control but Nickal gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sulvar is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nickal controlling from the full mount.
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.#T4#
Nickal seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sulvar for as long as he can get away with.
Nickal continues to stall.
Sulvar tries to hold on but Nickal pushes him away. #T5#
Nickal controlling the position easily from mount.
Nickal tries to control but Sulvar wriggling away.
Sulvar tries to hold on but Nickal pushes him away. #T6#
Nickal wants to control but instead Sulvar manages to regain half guard.
Nickal wants to pass the guard but Sulvar is defending well.
Nickal is looking to take a break and control but Sulvar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nickal is really struggling to control Sulvar but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T7#
Sulvar wants to get back to full guard.
Nickal is keen to just control but Sulvar is a slippery customer.
Sulvar wants to get back to full guard.
Nickal seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T8#
Sulvar is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sulvar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T9#
Sulvar keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Nickal is thwarting Sulvar's attempts to control the position.
Sulvar has his hands clasped together around Nickal's back. He's all about the action.#T10#
Nickal controlling the action here.#SUB#
Nickal 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.
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.
Nickal is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sulvar! Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (7) vs (0) Sulvar#T11#
Sulvar regains half guard.
Nickal seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sulvar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T12#
Nickal content to control rather than advance.
Nickal tries to pass to full mount but Sulvar defends it.
Nickal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sulvar keeps working. #T13#
Sulvar gets back to full guard.
Nickal trying to control the position from guard on top but Sulvar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nickal showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T14#
Sulvar is trying to keep Nickal in close.
Nickal passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (10) vs (0) Sulvar
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Nickal looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nickal takes the fight on points by 10 to 0.
A very excited looking Bo Nickal 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 112
Date: Dec 31, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 34 losses; Helio Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 25 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gracias stuffs the takedown attempt from Sulvar. Sulvar gets slowly back to his feet.
Sulvar shoots in looking for a takedown. Gracias tries to sprawl out of it but Sulvar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Gracias manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Gracias closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sulvar quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracias (2) vs (0) Sulvar
Gracias trying to mount his opponent but Sulvar defends it.
Sulvar is refusing to be controlled, as Gracias sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sulvar trying to hold on to Gracias's head to control him but Gracias postures up.
#T1#
Gracias wants to pass the guard but Sulvar is defending well.
Sulvar is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracias is taking a breather. Sulvar 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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
Sulvar is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracias's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracias's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracias (2) vs (4) Sulvar
Gracias rolls, trying to escape but Sulvar keeps control of the position.
I would not like to be Gracias right now.
Gracias tries to break free.
#T3#
Sulvar biding his time, looking for the opening.
Gracias tries to escape the position.
Sulvar really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Gracias.
It looks like Sulvar 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.#T4#
Sulvar is not going to allow Gracias to sit and survive in this position.
I would not like to be Gracias right now.
Gracias prevents Sulvar from getting a body triangle.#T5#
Sulvar is trying to stick to Gracias's back but Gracias is turning into Sulvar. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sulvar's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gracias. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (4) vs (4) Sulvar
Sulvar trying to control the position.
Sulvar has his hands on Gracias's head, controlling the position.
Gracias is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T6#
Sulvar is controlling Gracias's posture.
Sulvar is trying to control the position but Gracias postures up. #T7#
Gracias controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sulvar controlling Gracias's posture.
Sulvar looking for a sweep. Not yet Sulvar, not yet. #T8#
Sulvar is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sulvar pulls Gracias in to control the position.
Gracias is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gracias stopping the sweep attempt from Sulvar.#T9#
Gracias wants to pass the guard but Sulvar is keeping the position.
Gracias is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gracias trying to control the position from guard on top but Sulvar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Gracias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sulvar is keeping the position for now.
Sulvar pulls Gracias in to control the position.
Sulvar is trying to keep Gracias in close.
Gracias controlling from the top position. #T11#
Sulvar pulls Gracias in close to prevent any damage.
Gracias looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sulvar tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T12#
Sulvar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sulvar managing to control the position.
Gracias trying to control the position from guard on top but Sulvar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Gracias slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sulvar is trying to control the position but Gracias postures up.
Gracias wants to control from the top but Sulvar keeps moving.
Gracias is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
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.#T14#
Sulvar keeping moving, preventing Gracias from controlling successfully.
Sulvar looking for a sweep. Not yet Sulvar, not yet.
Gracias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sulvar is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracias trying to control the position from guard on top but Sulvar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Gracias is heads and Sulvar is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Gracias takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
Helio Gracias retains his super heavyweight title!
Helio Gracias thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 111
Date: Dec 27, 2023 |
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 48 wins and 18 losses; Abu Schaubi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 25 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Sulvar tries to keep at a distance but Schaubi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sulvar is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Schaubi pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Schaubi pulls Sulvar into guard.
Sulvar stands and throws Schaubi's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (0) vs (3) Sulvar
Schaubi is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schaubi looks to move to half guard but instead Sulvar has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Schaubi (0) vs (5) Sulvar
Schaubi stops Sulvar from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T1#
Schaubi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Schaubi is looking to improve his position.
Sulvar is thwarting Schaubi's attempts to control the position.
Sulvar wants to pass the guard but Schaubi is defending well.
Schaubi is concentrating on defense, preventing Sulvar from advancing position. #T2#
Schaubi tries to get to full guard but Sulvar has control of the leg.
Schaubi is trying is best to control the position here.
Sulvar trying to mount his opponent but Schaubi defends it.
Schaubi wants to control but Sulvar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sulvar performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Schaubi is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Sulvar is thwarting Schaubi's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Schaubi gets back to full guard.
Schaubi pulls Sulvar in close to his closed guard and prevents Sulvar from doing any damage or advancing position.
Schaubi tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Sulvar trying to control the position from guard on top but Schaubi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Schaubi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sulvar defends well.
Schaubi keeping moving, preventing Sulvar from controlling successfully.
Sulvar stopping the sweep attempt from Schaubi.#SUB#
Schaubi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T5#
Schaubi is pulling down on Sulvar's head. It's preventing any offense from Sulvar, at least for the moment.
Schaubi looking for a sweep. Not yet Schaubi, not yet.
My spies in Hammer House of Horror inform me that Sulvar has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Schaubi looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sulvar puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Schaubi is concentrating on defense, preventing Sulvar from advancing position.
Schaubi is trying to get back to full guard.#T6#
Schaubi is working hard here to advance position.
Sulvar trying to control from half guard but Schaubi is working away.
Schaubi tries to roll over but Sulvar keeps him under control.
Sulvar is looking to advance position but Schaubi won't allow it. #T7#
Sulvar trying to control from half guard but Schaubi is working away.
Sulvar trying to mount his opponent but Schaubi defends it.
Sulvar slows the pace down in half guard.
Sulvar trying to control from half guard but Schaubi is working away. #T8#
Sulvar might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Schaubi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Schaubi is trying to control but can't.
Sulvar uses his free foot to push down on Schaubi's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Schaubi. Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (0) vs (8) Sulvar
Sulvar can't control as he wanted to and Schaubi manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Schaubi is trying to control but Sulvar manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (0) vs (11) Sulvar#T9#
Sulvar controlling the position easily from mount.
Schaubi manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Schaubi is looking for a sweep. Sulvar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sulvar works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (0) vs (14) Sulvar#T10#
Schaubi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sulvar controlling from the full mount.
Schaubi tries to lock up and control but Sulvar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Schaubi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Sulvar wants to control the pace but Schaubi is squirming around nicely.
Schaubi tries to hold on but Sulvar postures up.
Schaubi is controlling an arm, preventing Sulvar from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Sulvar content just to control the position here.
Sulvar manages to capitalize on a mistake by Schaubi to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Schaubi (0) vs (17) Sulvar#T12#
Sulvar is trying to stick to Schaubi's back but Schaubi is turning into Sulvar. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sulvar's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Schaubi. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schaubi (2) vs (17) Sulvar
Sulvar is pulling down on Schaubi's head to control his posture.
Schaubi wants to control from the top but Sulvar keeps moving. #T13#
Sulvar is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Schaubi postures up.
Schaubi tries to free his leg and advance position but Sulvar is retaining full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Schaubi is pushing down on Sulvar's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sulvar is fighting to maintain full guard but Schaubi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Schaubi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Schaubi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sulvar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T14#
Sulvar is trying to control but can't.
Schaubi controlling the pace.
Sulvar wants to improve his position but Schaubi is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sulvar won't allow Schaubi to pass to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sulvar wins on points by 17 to 2.
Tres Sulvar decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Abu Schaubi stepped up to the mic, saying 'Gawld dawg'. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 110
Date: Dec 24, 2023 |
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 46 wins and 38 losses; Darragh Fiachna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 25 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Sulvar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fiachna.
Sulvar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sulvar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fiachna circles away.
Fiachna shoots for a double leg takedown but Sulvar sprawls well. He's pushed Fiachna's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Fiachna takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Fiachna has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sulvar uses from the top position.
Fiachna being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiachna 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.#T1##SUB#
Fiachna is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
My spies in Hammer House of Horror inform me that Sulvar has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Fiachna trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Fiachna has his foot on Sulvar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sulvar works his way back into a safe position though.
Fiachna 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.
Sulvar is fighting to break Fiachna's control of his arms but Fiachna is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
Fiachna is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sulvar sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fiachna trying to control the position.
#T3#
Sulvar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fiachna looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sulvar slips nicely into half guard.#T4#
Sulvar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fiachna keeps working.
Fiachna tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Sulvar has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (0) vs (3) Sulvar
Fiachna is looking to improve his position but Sulvar isn't that keen on the idea.#T5#
Fiachna is working hard here to advance position.
Sulvar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sulvar pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Fiachna wants to control but Sulvar is having none of it.
Fiachna is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Fiachna wants to control but Sulvar is having none of it.
Fiachna is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sulvar moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Fiachna (0) vs (6) Sulvar
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Sulvar's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Fiachna just trying to survive but Sulvar is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T7#
Fiachna rolls, trying to escape but Sulvar keeps control of the position.
Fiachna trying to control the position but Sulvar manages to sink in the hooks.
Fiachna tries to escape the position.
Fiachna trying to control the action but Sulvar just sinks the hooks in.
Fiachna tries to escape the position.
Fiachna looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T8#
Fiachna can't escape the position.
Sulvar keeps control of the position easily here as Fiachna tries to buck him off.
Sulvar wants to control but Fiachna is keeping busy.
Sulvar is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Fiachna can't escape the position.
#T9#
Fiachna trying to control but not successfully.
Fiachna tries to escape but Sulvar has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Sulvar controls the position.
Fiachna tries to break free.
#T10#
Fiachna just trying to survive but Sulvar is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Fiachna wants to escape the position.
Sulvar doesn't have the hooks in and Fiachna manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (2) vs (6) Sulvar#T11#
Fiachna tries to free his leg and advance position but Sulvar is retaining full guard.
Fiachna wants to control from the top but Sulvar keeps moving.
Fiachna looking to pass the guard.
Fiachna wants to control from the top but Sulvar keeps moving.
Fiachna pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sulvar is keeping the position for now. #T12#
Fiachna preventing the sweep.
Fiachna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sulvar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fiachna trying to control but Sulvar is working from the bottom.
Fiachna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiachna trying to control but Sulvar is working from the bottom. #T13#
Fiachna pushes down on Sulvar's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sulvar keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Fiachna is trying to control the action in half guard but Sulvar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Fiachna is looking for a kimura here.
Fiachna looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T14#
Sulvar is staying active underneath Fiachna, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sulvar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fiachna trying to advance position but Sulvar counters by regaining guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiachna slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sulvar wins on points by 6 to 2.
An out of breath Tres Sulvar 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 109
Date: Dec 20, 2023 |
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 32 wins and 25 losses; Tres Sulvar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 54 wins and 57 losses; Able Archer!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Sulvar closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Archer to the mat! Archer manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sulvar (2) vs (0) Archer
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.
Sulvar sitting in guard here, content to control.
Archer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sulvar trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing good reports from Sulvar'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.
Sulvar controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Archer holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Sulvar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sulvar is stalling in the full guard.
Archer is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Archer looking to control.
#T2#
Sulvar trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom.
Sulvar slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Archer wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Archer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Archer has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Archer's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Archer wants to hit a sweep here but Sulvar passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Archer there! Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (5) vs (0) Archer#T4#
Archer is desperately trying to improve his position but Sulvar has a good base and remains in mount.
Sulvar wants to control the action but instead Archer gets a body lock and reverses into Sulvar's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (5) vs (2) Archer
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Sulvar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Archer seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T5#
Sulvar keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully.
Archer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sulvar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Archer manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (7) vs (2) Archer#T6#
Sulvar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sulvar wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving.
Sulvar is looking to pass into half guard but Archer pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Archer is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (7) vs (4) Archer
Archer is stalling in the full guard.
My spies in Jed's Gym inform me that Archer has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T7#
Sulvar trying to control the position here.
Archer looking to sit in guard and control but Sulvar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (9) vs (4) Archer#T8#
Archer 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.
Archer is controlling Sulvar's posture.
Archer is trying to control the position but Sulvar postures up.
Archer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (9) vs (6) Archer
Sulvar tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T9#
Sulvar controlling Archer's posture.
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Sulvar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Archer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Archer tries to free his leg and advance position but Sulvar is retaining full guard. #T10#
Archer trying to control but Sulvar is working from the bottom.
Archer tries to free his leg and advance position but Sulvar is retaining full guard.
Archer is looking to pass into half guard but Sulvar pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Sulvar is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (11) vs (6) Archer
Archer controls Sulvar momentarily but Sulvar frees himself.
Sulvar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Archer controlling Sulvar's posture. #T11#
Sulvar looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Archer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T12#
Archer is adopting a defensive guard.
Sulvar stands and throws Archer's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (14) vs (6) Archer
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.
Sulvar trying to control the position but Archer is working away. #T13#
Archer is looking to regain half guard here but Sulvar keeps moving and retains side control.
Sulvar is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Archer wants to control but Sulvar postures up.#T14#
Archer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sulvar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sulvar tries to move into full mount but can't pass Archer's legs.
Sulvar moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Sulvar trying to control the position but Archer is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sulvar takes the fight on points by 14 to 6.
A victorious Tres Sulvar thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 108
Date: Dec 17, 2023 |
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 31 wins and 25 losses; Tres Sulvar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 23 losses; Amir Ziyaeddin!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sulvar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ziyaeddin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sulvar somewhat.#CL2#
Ziyaeddin forces Sulvar back against the ropes and clinches.#TD2#
Ziyaeddin pulls Sulvar into guard.
#SUB2#
Ziyaeddin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sulvar defends well.#SUB2#
Ziyaeddin has his foot on Sulvar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sulvar works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sulvar sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Sulvar passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Ziyaeddin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ziyaeddin wants to sweep but Sulvar has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (3) vs (0) Ziyaeddin
Ziyaeddin is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2##T3#
Sulvar wants to control but Ziyaeddin is keeping him busy.
We've been hearing good reports from Sulvar'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.
Sulvar works to advance to full mount. Ziyaeddin defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sulvar (5) vs (0) Ziyaeddin
Ziyaeddin is looking to get to half guard.
Sulvar controlling his opponent.
Ziyaeddin is looking to improve his position but Sulvar isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Ziyaeddin gets back to half guard.
Sulvar content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ziyaeddin is trying to maintain the position but Sulvar is very close to passing his half guard.#T5#
Sulvar is pressing down on Ziyaeddin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ziyaeddin is holding on for now.
Sulvar controlling the pace.
Sulvar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ziyaeddin keeps working.
Ziyaeddin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sulvar is working away from the top position though.
Ziyaeddin is doing well to control the position and prevent Sulvar from advancing to side control.#T6#
Ziyaeddin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ziyaeddin wants to control but Sulvar is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Ziyaeddin actively working from the bottom here.
Ziyaeddin preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T7#
Ziyaeddin wants to control but Sulvar is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Ziyaeddin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sulvar pulls his head out easily.
Sulvar wants to control but Ziyaeddin is keeping him busy.
Sulvar sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T8#
Ziyaeddin is staying active underneath Sulvar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ziyaeddin is trying to control but can't.
Sulvar trying to control from Ziyaeddin's half guard. Ziyaeddin has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ziyaeddin looking to control.
Sulvar seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Ziyaeddin throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Sulvar escapes and throws Ziyaeddin's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (8) vs (0) Ziyaeddin#T9#
Sulvar trying to control the action but Ziyaeddin is working from the bottom.
The referee asks Sulvar politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Sulvar prefers to stall for the moment though.#T10#
Sulvar working away.
Ziyaeddin is not content to let Sulvar control the position.
Ziyaeddin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sulvar off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sulvar (8) vs (4) Ziyaeddin
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.
Sulvar prevents Ziyaeddin from getting a body triangle.
Ziyaeddin not allowing Sulvar to control his hands.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T11#
Sulvar is keeping busy.
Ziyaeddin has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Sulvar's body.
Sulvar staying busy and making it hard for Ziyaeddin to control. #T12#
Sulvar is trying to break free.
Sulvar is working hard here to advance position.
Sulvar trying to control the action but Ziyaeddin just sinks the hooks in.
Sulvar is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Ziyaeddin working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Ziyaeddin doesn't have the hooks in and Sulvar manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (10) vs (4) Ziyaeddin#T13##SUB2#
Ziyaeddin working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Sulvar has passed into half guard!
Ziyaeddin trying to control here.
Ziyaeddin moves into full guard.
#T14#
Sulvar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ziyaeddin swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Sulvar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ziyaeddin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sulvar has managed to get both his arms back between Ziyaeddin's legs - danger averted.
Ziyaeddin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sulvar trying to control the position from guard on top but Ziyaeddin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ziyaeddin is trying to control the position but Sulvar postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sulvar takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
After winning the bout, Tres Sulvar thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 107
Date: Dec 13, 2023 |
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 46 wins and 29 losses; Ivan Kamenev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 25 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Kamenev moves into the clinch.#TD#
Kamenev gets control of Sulvar's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kamenev will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Sulvar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kamenev is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kamenev is looking for a triangle but Sulvar pushes his legs off easily.
Sulvar trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamenev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Sulvar looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Kamenev working a defensive guard but Sulvar passes into half guard.
Sulvar is thwarting Kamenev's attempts to control the position.
Sulvar content to control rather than advance.
Sulvar trying to control from half guard but Kamenev is working away. #T3#
Sulvar passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kamenev! Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (0) vs (3) Sulvar
Sulvar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Let's hope that Sulvar 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.#T4#
Kamenev keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sulvar looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sulvar looking to control but Kamenev is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T5#
Sulvar controlling from mount.
Sulvar trying to control but Kamenev is having none of it.
Kamenev stops Sulvar from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Sulvar wants to control the pace but Kamenev is squirming around nicely. #T6#
Sulvar with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Sulvar trying to control but Kamenev is having none of it.
Sulvar tries to take Kamenev's back but instead Kamenev uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #T7#
Sulvar is thwarting Kamenev's attempts to control the position.
Sulvar sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sulvar is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kamenev! Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (0) vs (6) Sulvar#T8#
Kamenev is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kamenev wants to hold on but Sulvar pushes him away.
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.
Sulvar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kamenev is looking to escape.
Kamenev really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T9#
Sulvar controlling from mount.
Kamenev wants to control but Sulvar is having none of it.
Kamenev is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Convicted Top Team, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Kamenev regains half guard.
Sulvar trying to mount his opponent but Kamenev defends it. #T10#
Sulvar is taking a breather. Kamenev says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sulvar is looking to pass Kamenev's guard but actually Kamenev recovers to full guard.
Sulvar forces his way into half guard.#T11#
Sulvar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sulvar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kamenev knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T12#
Sulvar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kamenev keeps working. #SUB#
Kamenev looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Kamenev looking for subs from the bottom but Sulvar mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (0) vs (9) Sulvar#T13#
Kamenev tries to lock up and control but Sulvar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kamenev is controlling an arm, preventing Sulvar from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Sulvar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Sulvar.#T14#
Sulvar's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sulvar trying to control but Kamenev is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sulvar wins on points by 9 to 0.
After winning the bout, Tres Sulvar thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 106
Date: Dec 10, 2023 |
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 29 wins and 25 losses; Tres Sulvar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 27 losses; Jerry Curls!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Curls clinches with his opponent.
Sulvar 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.
Curls is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Curls jumps into guard, dragging Sulvar to the mat.
Curls pulls Sulvar in close to his closed guard and prevents Sulvar from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sulvar sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sulvar being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curls wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Sulvar is now in half guard. #T1#
Sulvar slows the pace down in half guard.
Curls trying to hold on to Sulvar's head to control him but Sulvar postures up.
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.#T2#
Curls is trying to control but Sulvar manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (3) vs (0) Curls
Curls is controlling an arm, preventing Sulvar from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T3#
Curls tries to lock up and control but Sulvar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sulvar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Curls is looking to escape.
Sulvar works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Sulvar (6) vs (0) Curls
Sulvar tries to keep control of the position but Curls is staying busy.#T4#
Sulvar gets his hands free as Curls looks to control.
Curls is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Sulvar wants to control but Curls is keeping busy.#T5#
Sulvar is trying to control but Curls is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Curls tries to lock up and control but Sulvar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sulvar wants to take Curls's back here but Curls is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Curls is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sulvar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sulvar controlling the pace for now. #T6#
Curls tries to lock up and control but Sulvar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sulvar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Curls is looking to escape.
Sulvar avoids the attempt from Curls to control.
Curls is just holding on here. Sulvar manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Sulvar (9) vs (0) Curls#T7#
Sulvar biding his time, controlling Curls.
Curls wants to control his opponent's hands but Sulvar gets his hands free. #T8#
Sulvar controlling well, preventing Curls from escaping the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Sulvar controlling the positon.
Curls wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Sulvar's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T9#
Sulvar trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Curls doesn't escape.
Sulvar has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Curls is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Sulvar trying to control.
Curls trying to control but not successfully. #T10#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Sulvar controlling the positon.
Curls trying to control the hands but Sulvar breaks the grip. #T11#
A lull in the action here.
Curls looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T12#
Curls might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sulvar haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sulvar biding his time, looking for the opening.
Sulvar gets his hands free as Curls looks to control.
Sulvar is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T13#
Sulvar is trying to control but Curls is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Curls reaches up to try and control the position but Sulvar seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Curls rolls and tries to escape and now Sulvar has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Sulvar (12) vs (0) Curls
Sulvar gets his hands free as Curls looks to control.
Sulvar just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sulvar is looking to control Curls but Curls is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T14#
Curls trying to control the hands but Sulvar won't let him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Will Sulvar go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
And that's the end of the fight!
Sulvar takes the fight on points by 12 to 0.
An out of breath Tres Sulvar 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 105
Date: Dec 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 29 losses; Jari Laitila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 24 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Laitila feints and as Sulvar raises his hands in defense, Laitila changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laitila (2) vs (0) Sulvar
Laitila trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laitila sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sulvar looking for a sweep. Not yet Sulvar, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sulvar keeping moving, preventing Laitila from controlling successfully.
Laitila tries to free his leg and advance position but Sulvar is retaining full guard. #T1#
Laitila is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Laitila slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sulvar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Laitila preventing the sweep.
Sulvar keeping moving, preventing Laitila from controlling successfully.
Sulvar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sulvar is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Laitila controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Laitila trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sulvar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Laitila looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sulvar trying to control the position.
#T4#
Sulvar pulls Laitila in close to prevent any damage.
Sulvar wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Laitila is now in half guard.
Laitila is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T5#
Sulvar is looking to control Laitila's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sulvar avoid being mounted?
Laitila wants to free his trapped foot but Sulvar is holding on for dear life with his legs.
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.
Sulvar holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T6#
Laitila perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sulvar is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Laitila works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (5) vs (0) Sulvar#T7#
Laitila is looking to work his way around to Sulvar's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Sulvar tries to control the position but Laitila now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Laitila (8) vs (0) Sulvar
Laitila wants to control but Sulvar is keeping busy.
Laitila has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Sulvar's body.
#T8#
Sulvar can't escape the position.
Laitila is trying to stick to Sulvar's back but Sulvar is turning into Laitila. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Laitila's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sulvar. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (8) vs (2) Sulvar
Laitila has Sulvar pulled in close to control his posture. #T9#
Sulvar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Laitila looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sulvar stopping the sweep attempt from Laitila.
Laitila keeping moving, preventing Sulvar from controlling successfully. #T10#
Laitila working a defensive guard here.
Sulvar sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Laitila not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T11#
Laitila looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sulvar is one step ahead there.
Laitila lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (10) vs (2) Sulvar#T12#
Sulvar 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.
Sulvar pulls Laitila in close to prevent any damage.
Sulvar looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T13#
Sulvar working a defensive guard here.
Laitila pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sulvar is keeping the position for now.
Laitila trying to control the position from guard on top but Sulvar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sulvar holds on and takes a little breather.
Sulvar trying to keep a closed guard but Laitila is proving a slippery customer.
Sulvar pulls Laitila in close to his closed guard and prevents Laitila from doing any damage or advancing position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sulvar is looking to sweep but instead, Laitila has passed into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laitila takes the fight on points by 10 to 2. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 104
Date: Dec 06, 2023 |
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 42 wins and 17 losses; Abu Schaubi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 23 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Sulvar tries to keep at a distance but Schaubi has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Schaubi drags the fight down to the ground.
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.
Sulvar trying to control but Schaubi is working from the bottom.
Schaubi looking for a sweep. Not yet Schaubi, not yet.
Schaubi pulls Sulvar in close to his closed guard and prevents Sulvar from doing any damage or advancing position.
Schaubi looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schaubi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sulvar is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T1#
Schaubi is adopting a defensive guard.
Sulvar seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Schaubi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sulvar is one step ahead there. #T2#
Schaubi has control of Sulvar's left arm, preventing Sulvar from doing any damage.
Schaubi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Schaubi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Schaubi wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Schaubi has control of Sulvar's left arm, preventing Sulvar from doing any damage.
Schaubi working a defensive guard here.
Sulvar tries to free his leg and advance position but Schaubi is retaining full guard.
Sulvar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Let's hope that Sulvar 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.#T4#
Schaubi is pulling down on Sulvar's head. It's preventing any offense from Sulvar, at least for the moment.
Sulvar looking to sit in guard and control but Schaubi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schaubi (2) vs (0) Sulvar
Schaubi works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T5#
Schaubi moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (5) vs (0) Sulvar
You can see the frustration on Sulvar's face as Schaubi controls the position.
Schaubi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sulvar prevents Schaubi from improving position.
Sulvar wants to control but Schaubi postures up.#T6#
Schaubi in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Schaubi working away.
Sulvar prevents Schaubi from improving position.
Sulvar is looking to reverse the position.#T7#
Schaubi tries to advance position but instead Sulvar slips a leg back in to half guard.
Schaubi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sulvar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Schaubi trying to mount his opponent but Sulvar defends it.
Sulvar gets full guard.
Schaubi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T8#
Sulvar 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.
Schaubi wants to control from the top but Sulvar keeps moving.
Sulvar being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sulvar is trying to keep Schaubi in close.
#T9#
Sulvar wants to sweep but no luck.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sulvar holds on and takes a little breather.
Schaubi trying to control the position from guard on top but Sulvar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schaubi stays in close to Sulvar's body and controls the position. #T10#
Schaubi wants to control from the top but Sulvar keeps moving.
Schaubi passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (8) vs (0) Sulvar
Sulvar tries to buck Schaubi off but Schaubi is having none of it.
Sulvar is being controlled here. #T11#
Sulvar is not content to let Schaubi control the position.
Schaubi controls the position from side control.#T12#
Schaubi moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Schaubi (10) vs (0) Sulvar
Schaubi content just to control the position here.
Sulvar is working to get back to half guard.
#T13#
Schaubi wants to take his opponent's back but Sulvar doesn't allow it.
Schaubi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sulvar is looking to escape.
Schaubi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T14#
Schaubi seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Sulvar is holding on tight.
Sulvar is looking to get to half guard.
Schaubi trying to control but Sulvar is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schaubi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schaubi takes the fight on points by 10 to 0.
An intense looking Abu Schaubi took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'G-g-g-g-gadOOSHED him through a glass door, b'. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 103
Date: Dec 03, 2023 |
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 29 wins and 22 losses; Tres Sulvar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 32 losses; Helio Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sulvar shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Gracias feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sulvar (0) vs (2) Gracias
Sulvar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracias's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (2) vs (2) Gracias
Gracias keeping moving, preventing Sulvar from controlling successfully.
Sulvar 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.
Gracias looking to control.
Sulvar wants to pass the guard but Gracias is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracias manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sulvar manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (2) vs (4) Gracias#T1#
Sulvar being controlled here, momentarily.
Gracias wants to pass the guard but Sulvar is keeping the position.
Gracias controlling from the top position. #T2#
Gracias trying to move into half guard but instead Sulvar has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (4) vs (4) Gracias#SUB2#
Gracias is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sulvar defends well.
Sulvar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Gracias can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sulvar controls the pace.
Gracias is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sulvar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracias managing to control the position.
Sulvar wants to control from the top but Gracias keeps moving. #T4#
Sulvar stopping the sweep attempt from Gracias.
Sulvar is fighting to break Gracias's control of his arms but Gracias is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sulvar trying to control but Gracias is working from the bottom.
Sulvar is looking to advance position but Gracias has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sulvar (4) vs (8) Gracias#T5#
Sulvar really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gracias controlling the position easily from mount.
Sulvar wants to hold on but Gracias pushes him away.
Gracias wants to control the pace but Sulvar is squirming around nicely. #T6#
Gracias prevents Sulvar from getting the reversal.
Gracias sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gracias fails to advance to Sulvar's back.
Gracias tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T7#
Sulvar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracias tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gracias is looking to work his way around to Sulvar's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Gracias sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sulvar is controlling an arm, preventing Gracias from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T8#
Sulvar is looking to get to half guard.
Gracias tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sulvar is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracias has a good base and remains in mount.#T9#
Sulvar gets back to half guard.
Sulvar is trying to control but Gracias passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (4) vs (11) Gracias
Gracias trying to control the action but Sulvar is working from the bottom.
Gracias looking to control but instead Sulvar has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Sulvar is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Gracias jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (4) vs (14) Gracias#T10#
Gracias advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sulvar (4) vs (16) Gracias
Gracias is trying to take his opponent's back.
Gracias can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sulvar is looking to escape. #T11#
Gracias takes Sulvar's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Sulvar is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Sulvar (4) vs (19) Gracias
Gracias struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB2#
Gracias is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Sulvar won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Gracias off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Helio Gracias!
Helio Gracias decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 102
Date: Dec 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 15 losses; Ricky Clubber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 21 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Clubber shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sulvar as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Clubber fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sulvar sprawls well initially but Clubber persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Clubber (2) vs (0) Sulvar
Sulvar is looking to improve his position.
Clubber sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clubber trying to control from half guard but Sulvar is working away. #T1#
Clubber takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sulvar trying to control but Clubber postures up.
Sulvar tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Clubber has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (5) vs (0) Sulvar
Clubber content just to control the position here. #T2#
Sulvar tries to lock up and control but Clubber gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Clubber controlling the pace for now.
Sulvar is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3#
Sulvar is squirming around, avoiding Clubber's attempts to control the action.
Sulvar is desperately trying to improve his position but Clubber has a good base and remains in mount.
Clubber wants to control the pace but Sulvar is squirming around nicely.
Clubber tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant 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.
Clubber has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T4#
Sulvar prevents Clubber from taking his back.
Sulvar is wriggling around trying to escape.
Clubber controlling from the full mount.
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.#T5#
Sulvar is looking to improve his position but Clubber isn't that keen on the idea.
Clubber controlling from mount.
Clubber trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sulvar is looking to get to half guard.#T6#
Sulvar is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Clubber wants to take Sulvar's back but he can't do it this time.
Clubber trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Clubber manages to capitalize on a mistake by Sulvar to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Clubber (8) vs (0) Sulvar#T7#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Clubber controlling the positon.#T8#
Clubber seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sulvar for as long as he can get away with.
Clubber gets his hands free as Sulvar looks to control.
Clubber biding his time, looking for the opening.
Sulvar trying to control the hands but Clubber breaks the grip. #T9#
Sulvar tries to escape the position.
Clubber is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Sulvar trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Clubber tries to get the hooks in deep but Sulvar pushed the leg off.
Clubber controlling the position well here. Sulvar rolled but Clubber kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T10#
Will Clubber go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T11#
Sulvar trying to control the hands but Clubber breaks the grip.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Clubber has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Sulvar's body.
Sulvar tries to escape the position.
#T12#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Clubber's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Clubber controlling the positon.#T13#
Clubber is hanging on to Sulvar's back as he tries to escape.
Clubber trying to control.
Clubber is not going to allow Sulvar to sit and survive in this position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T14#
Clubber looking to hold on to the position here but Sulvar rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clubber sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Ricky Clubber retains his super heavyweight title!
A victorious Ricky Clubber thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 101
Date: Nov 29, 2023 |
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 17 wins and 10 losses; Isaac Vernon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 21 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sulvar goes for a double leg but Vernon avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Vernon continues to drive forward.#TD#
Vernon shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vernon (2) vs (0) Sulvar
Vernon is controlling the pace.
Vernon wants to pass the guard but Sulvar is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sulvar is pressing down on Vernon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've been hearing good reports from Vernon's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1#
Vernon wants to control from the top but Sulvar keeps moving.
Vernon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Vernon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sulvar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Vernon prevents Sulvar from improving his position.
Vernon is thwarting Sulvar's attempts to control the position.
Vernon wants to pass the guard but Sulvar is defending well. #T2#
Vernon working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Sulvar's thigh. Sulvar counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Sulvar looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Vernon looking to sit in guard and control but Sulvar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vernon (2) vs (2) Sulvar#T3#
Vernon working a defensive guard but Sulvar passes into half guard.
Vernon is looking to improve his position.
Vernon trying to control here.
Sulvar is pressing down on Vernon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vernon is holding on for now.
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.
Vernon tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Sulvar has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (2) vs (5) Sulvar#T4#
Vernon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Vernon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Vernon tries to reverse the position but Sulvar maintains control.
Vernon tries to hold on but Sulvar postures up.#T5#
Sulvar prevents Vernon from getting the reversal.
Vernon is working hard here to advance position.
Vernon tries to hold on but Sulvar pushes him away.
Vernon sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Vernon is trying to maintain the position but Sulvar is very close to passing his half guard.
Vernon is doing well to control the position and prevent Sulvar from advancing to side control.#T6#
Vernon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vernon.
Vernon tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Vernon looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Sulvar has picked Vernon up and slammed him! Vernon can't keep hold of the triangle and Sulvar manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (2) vs (8) Sulvar
Vernon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sulvar trying to control the action but Vernon is working from the bottom. #T7#
Vernon seems a little lost for a moment, as Sulvar dominates the positioning.
My spies in Hammer House of Horror inform me that Sulvar has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Vernon is looking to regain half guard here but Sulvar keeps moving and retains side control.
Vernon holds on to Sulvar's head and controls the position momentarily.
Vernon is trying to improve his position.#T8#
The referee asks Sulvar politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Sulvar prefers to stall for the moment though.
Vernon looks to move to half guard but instead Sulvar has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Vernon (2) vs (10) Sulvar
Vernon is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T9#
Sulvar wants to take Vernon's back but he can't do it this time.
Vernon tries to control Sulvar's body but Sulvar pushes him off. Vernon squirms to his side and now Sulvar has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Vernon (2) vs (13) Sulvar
Vernon tries to escape but Sulvar has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T10#
Sulvar is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Sulvar's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Sulvar controlling well, preventing Vernon from escaping the position.
Vernon trying to control the action but Sulvar just sinks the hooks in.
Vernon rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Vernon is looking for a sweep. Sulvar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T11#
Sulvar wants to take a breather but Vernon is having none of it.
Sulvar wants to free his trapped foot but Vernon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Vernon gets back to full guard.
Vernon trying to keep a closed guard but Sulvar is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sulvar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Vernon keeping moving, preventing Sulvar from controlling successfully. #T12#
Vernon wants to hit a sweep here but Sulvar passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Vernon there! Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (2) vs (16) Sulvar
Vernon tries to hold on but Sulvar pushes him away.
Sulvar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vernon wants to control but Sulvar is having none of it.#T13#
Sulvar wants to control the pace but Vernon is squirming around nicely.
Vernon tries to lock up and control but Sulvar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Vernon can't escape the position.
Vernon tries to improve his position but instead Sulvar has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Vernon (2) vs (19) Sulvar
Vernon trying to control the position but Sulvar manages to sink in the hooks.
Vernon is trying to break free.
Sulvar slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T14#
Vernon turns into Sulvar and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vernon (4) vs (19) Sulvar#SUB#
Vernon drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sulvar looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sulvar looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sulvar! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vernon (4) vs (23) Sulvar
Vernon is trying to work for a sweep but Sulvar has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Vernon (4) vs (25) Sulvar
Sulvar moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Vernon (4) vs (28) Sulvar
You can see the frustration on Vernon's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sulvar doesn't have the hooks in and Vernon manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vernon (6) vs (28) Sulvar
Vernon passes into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sulvar wins on points by 28 to 6.
Our winner, Tres Sulvar, 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 100
Date: Nov 26, 2023 |
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 27 wins and 21 losses; Tres Sulvar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 12 losses; Alexander Mesquita!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Mesquita misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No luck for Sulvar with that takedown attempt.
No luck for Mesquita with that takedown attempt.
Sulvar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mesquita but Mesquita pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mesquita fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tres Sulvar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Mesquita.
Mesquita shoots in looking for a takedown but Sulvar manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mesquita's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Mesquita throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sulvar was covering up waiting for the punch and Mesquita finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sulvar (0) vs (2) Mesquita
Sulvar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mesquita manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (2) vs (2) Mesquita
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sulvar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1#
Mesquita wants to sweep here but Sulvar controlling him for the moment.
Sulvar showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sulvar wants to control from the top but Mesquita keeps moving. #T2#
Mesquita looking for a sweep. Not yet Mesquita, not yet.
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.
Sulvar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sulvar stopping the sweep attempt from Mesquita.#T3#
Sulvar postures up.
Sulvar won't allow Mesquita to sweep him here.
Mesquita is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mesquita looking for a sweep. Not yet Mesquita, not yet.
Mesquita not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sulvar won't allow Mesquita to sweep him here.
Mesquita is looking to sweep but instead, Sulvar has passed into half guard.
#T4#
Sulvar prevents Mesquita from improving his position.
Sulvar controlling the action here.
We've been hearing good reports from Sulvar'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.
Mesquita tries to roll over but Sulvar keeps him under control.
Sulvar 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.#T5#
Mesquita tries to get to full guard but Sulvar has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Mesquita looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sulvar is looking to take a break and control but Mesquita is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mesquita wants to get back to full guard.#T6#
Mesquita keeps trying to improve his position.
Sulvar trying to control from half guard but Mesquita is working away.
Mesquita is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mesquita felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T7#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mesquita gets full guard.
Sulvar won't allow Mesquita to sweep him here.
Sulvar trying to control the position from guard on top but Mesquita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mesquita is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (2) vs (4) Mesquita#T8#
Mesquita stays in close to Sulvar's body and controls the position.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Sulvar keeps moving.
Sulvar is trying to keep Mesquita in close.
Sulvar keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully. #T9#
Mesquita trying to move into half guard but instead Sulvar has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (4) vs (4) Mesquita
Sulvar wants to control from the top but Mesquita keeps moving.
Sulvar is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mesquita is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mesquita trying to keep a closed guard but Sulvar is proving a slippery customer.
Mesquita looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mesquita looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sulvar puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T10#
Sulvar controlling the action here.
Mesquita is trying to get back to full guard.
Mesquita trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Sulvar manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (7) vs (4) Mesquita
Mesquita is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mesquita is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T11#
Mesquita is looking to improve his position but Sulvar isn't that keen on the idea.
Mesquita is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T12#
Sulvar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mesquita is trying to reverse the position but instead Sulvar has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Sulvar (10) vs (4) Mesquita
Mesquita rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Sulvar prevents Mesquita from improving his position.
Sulvar controlling the action here.#T13#
Mesquita is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sulvar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sulvar's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sulvar (10) vs (8) Mesquita
Mesquita avoiding Sulvar 's attempts to control his hands.
Good control from Mesquita.#SUB2#
Mesquita is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Sulvar has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T14##SUB2#
Sulvar fending off the submission attempt from Mesquita. #SUB2#
Mesquita 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, Sulvar has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Mesquita is looking for the choke from the back position but Sulvar is controlling his hands well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A lull in the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sulvar takes the fight on points by 10 to 8.
A victorious Tres Sulvar thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 99
Date: Nov 22, 2023 |
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 24 wins and 25 losses; Patty O Reilly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 21 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
O Reilly rushes Sulvar and presses him up against the ropes.#TD#
O Reilly successfully pulls guard.
O Reilly has control of Sulvar's left arm, preventing Sulvar from doing any damage.
Sulvar postures up.
Sulvar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. O Reilly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
O Reilly is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sulvar won't allow O Reilly to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Reilly wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
O Reilly wants to sweep here but Sulvar controlling him for the moment.
O Reilly 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.
O Reilly keeping moving, preventing Sulvar from controlling successfully. #T1#
O Reilly is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sulvar being controlled here momentarily.
O Reilly looking to control but Sulvar passes into half guard.
O Reilly is looking for a sweep. Sulvar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
O Reilly wants to get back to full guard but Sulvar has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: O Reilly (0) vs (3) Sulvar
O Reilly tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Sulvar presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: O Reilly (0) vs (5) Sulvar#T2#
Sulvar content just to control the position here.
O Reilly 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: O Reilly (2) vs (5) Sulvar
Sulvar is controlling O Reilly's posture.
O Reilly engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
O Reilly looking to sit in guard and control but Sulvar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: O Reilly (2) vs (7) Sulvar#T3#
O Reilly looking to control.
Sulvar stopping the sweep attempt from O Reilly.
Sulvar tries to free his leg and advance position but O Reilly is retaining full guard.
O Reilly is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
O Reilly throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Sulvar escapes and throws O Reilly's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: O Reilly (2) vs (10) Sulvar
O Reilly tries to get back to half guard but can't.
O Reilly is trying to control Sulvar's posture but Sulvar avoids it. #T4#
O Reilly stops Sulvar from passing to mount.
O Reilly is trying to control Sulvar's posture but Sulvar avoids it.
O Reilly is trying to get back to half guard.
Sulvar wants to lay and pray for a moment but O Reilly keeps working.
O Reilly tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Sulvar easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: O Reilly (2) vs (12) Sulvar#T5#
O Reilly is looking to get to half guard.
O Reilly is working hard here to advance position.
O Reilly tries to lock up and control but Sulvar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
O Reilly is working to get back to half guard.
O Reilly is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T6#
Sulvar controlling from the full mount.
O Reilly is trying desperately to improve position.
O Reilly is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sulvar controlling the pace for now.
Sulvar is looking to work his way around to O Reilly's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T7#
O Reilly tries to hold on but Sulvar postures up.
O Reilly manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Sulvar tries to pass the half guard into mount. O Reilly knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sulvar is thwarting O Reilly's attempts to control the position.
Sulvar trying to control the action but O Reilly is working from the bottom.
My spies in Hammer House of Horror inform me that Sulvar has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T8#
O Reilly wants to control but Sulvar is keeping busy.
O Reilly is concentrating on defense, preventing Sulvar from advancing position.
Sulvar prevents O Reilly from improving his position.
O Reilly trying to control here.
#T9#
O Reilly gets back to full guard.
Sulvar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sulvar stopping the sweep attempt from O Reilly.
O Reilly wants to hit a sweep here but Sulvar passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for O Reilly there! Score +3 for passing guard: O Reilly (2) vs (15) Sulvar
O Reilly really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
O Reilly is squirming around, avoiding Sulvar's attempts to control the action. #T10#
O Reilly tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sulvar controlling his opponent.
O Reilly tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
O Reilly tries to improve his position but instead Sulvar has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: O Reilly (2) vs (18) Sulvar
O Reilly just trying to survive but Sulvar is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
O Reilly is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sulvar is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
A lull in the action here.
#T11#
O Reilly is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Sulvar.
O Reilly rolls, trying to escape but Sulvar keeps control of the position.
Sulvar keeps control of the position easily here as O Reilly tries to buck him off.
You can see the frustration on O Reilly's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T12#
Sulvar trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure O Reilly doesn't escape.
O Reilly wants to escape the position.
O Reilly rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Sulvar prevents O Reilly from improving his position.
O Reilly is looking to get back to full guard here but Sulvar has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: O Reilly (2) vs (21) Sulvar
O Reilly wants to control but Sulvar postures up.#T13#
O Reilly is looking for a sweep.
O Reilly is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Sulvar is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: O Reilly (2) vs (23) Sulvar
O Reilly tries to hold on but Sulvar pushes him away.
Sulvar content just to control the position here.
Sulvar manages to capitalize on a mistake by O Reilly to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: O Reilly (2) vs (26) Sulvar
O Reilly tries to escape but Sulvar has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T14#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Sulvar controlling the positon.
O Reilly is really stuck here.
Sulvar controlling from the back.
Sulvar controlling well, preventing O Reilly from escaping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sulvar trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure O Reilly doesn't escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sulvar wins on points by 26 to 2.
After winning the bout, Tres Sulvar thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 97
Date: Nov 17, 2023 |
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 25 wins and 21 losses; Tres Sulvar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 17 losses; Amir Ziyaeddin!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Ziyaeddin clinches. #TD2#
Ziyaeddin pulls Sulvar into guard.
Ziyaeddin keeping moving, preventing Sulvar from controlling successfully.
Sulvar stays in close to Ziyaeddin's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Ziyaeddin is looking for a triangle here but Sulvar uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (3) vs (0) Ziyaeddin
Ziyaeddin prevents Sulvar from moving into mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sulvar is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ziyaeddin will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Ziyaeddin felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T1#
Ziyaeddin tries to improve position but can't.
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.
Sulvar taking a breather here.
Ziyaeddin wants to control but Sulvar postures up.
Ziyaeddin tries to bench press Sulvar off him but Sulvar keeps the position. #T2#
Sulvar slows the pace down.
Ziyaeddin wants to control but Sulvar postures up.
Sulvar staying calm.
Ziyaeddin struggling a bit here.
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.#T3#
Sulvar trying to control the action but Ziyaeddin is working from the bottom.
Ziyaeddin is trying to work for a sweep but Sulvar has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sulvar (5) vs (0) Ziyaeddin
Ziyaeddin tries to hold on but Sulvar postures up.
Sulvar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ziyaeddin is looking to escape. #T4#
Ziyaeddin can't escape the position.
Sulvar controlling from the full mount.
Sulvar wants to control the pace but Ziyaeddin is squirming around nicely.
Sulvar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T5#
Ziyaeddin is trying to escape the mount.
Sulvar avoids the attempt from Ziyaeddin to control.#T6#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ziyaeddin is trying to escape the mount.
Sulvar is looking to work his way around to Ziyaeddin's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Ziyaeddin is looking to improve his position but Sulvar isn't that keen on the idea.
Sulvar controlling his opponent.
Sulvar tries to control but Ziyaeddin wriggling away. #T7#
Sulvar looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sulvar moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Sulvar (8) vs (0) Ziyaeddin
Ziyaeddin is trying to break free.
Sulvar is not going to allow Ziyaeddin to sit and survive in this position.
Ziyaeddin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sulvar haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T8#
Sulvar tries to keep control of the position but Ziyaeddin is staying busy.
Sulvar keeps control of the position easily here as Ziyaeddin tries to buck him off.
Sulvar tries to keep control of the position but Ziyaeddin is staying busy.
Sulvar controlling well, preventing Ziyaeddin from escaping the position.
Ziyaeddin wants to control his opponent's hands but Sulvar gets his hands free. #T9#
Sulvar is looking to control Ziyaeddin but Ziyaeddin is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sulvar biding his time, looking for the opening.
Ziyaeddin just trying to survive but Sulvar is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Ziyaeddin is keeping busy.
Ziyaeddin trying to control the position but Sulvar manages to sink in the hooks. #T10#
Ziyaeddin is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Sulvar.
Sulvar keeps control of the position as Ziyaeddin tries to break free.
Sulvar gets his hands free as Ziyaeddin looks to control.
Ziyaeddin tries to escape but Sulvar has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Ziyaeddin looking very determined here, making life difficult for Sulvar.
#T11#
You can see the frustration on Ziyaeddin's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ziyaeddin trying to control the position but Sulvar manages to sink in the hooks.
We've been hearing good reports from Sulvar'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.
Ziyaeddin is really stuck here.
Sulvar keeps control of the position easily here as Ziyaeddin tries to buck him off.
Ziyaeddin controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt. #T12#
Ziyaeddin is in bad spot here.
Ziyaeddin keeps trying to improve his position.
Sulvar not allowing Ziyaeddin to control his hands. #T13#
Ziyaeddin staying busy and making it hard for Sulvar to control.
Ziyaeddin can't escape the position.
Sulvar struggling to keep hold of the position.
Ziyaeddin trying to control the action but Sulvar just sinks the hooks in.
I really don't envy Ziyaeddin right now.
#T14#
Sulvar controls the position.
Ziyaeddin is really stuck here.
Ziyaeddin is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Sulvar.
Sulvar trying to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ziyaeddin looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sulvar takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Tres Sulvar 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 94
Date: Nov 08, 2023 |
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 25 wins and 20 losses; Tres Sulvar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 25 losses; Abubakar Camara!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Sulvar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Camara sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Camara is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD#
Sulvar drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sulvar (2) vs (0) Camara
Sulvar wants to control from the top but Camara keeps moving.
Sulvar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Camara keeping moving, preventing Sulvar from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara pulls Sulvar in to control the position. #T1#
Camara 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.
Camara is trying to keep Sulvar in close.
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.
Sulvar's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Camara wants to sweep here but Sulvar controlling him for the moment.
Camara manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sulvar manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (2) vs (2) Camara#T2#
Sulvar wants to sweep here but Camara controlling him for the moment.
Sulvar trying to control the position.
Camara slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Camara stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sulvar swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Camara slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Camara advances to half guard.
Sulvar tries to get to full guard but Camara has control of the leg.
Camara performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
Camara is trying to control the action in half guard but Sulvar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Camara tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sulvar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T5#
Camara performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Camara's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sulvar wants to get back to full guard.#T6#
Camara controlling the action here.
Camara is trying to control. Sulvar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Camara tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sulvar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Camara is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sulvar! Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (2) vs (5) Camara#T7#
Camara tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Camara trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Camara controlling the pace for now.
Camara wants to take his opponent's back but Sulvar doesn't allow it. #T8#
Camara controlling the position easily from mount.
Sulvar wants to hold on but Camara pushes him away.
Camara controlling the pace for now. #T9#
Sulvar tries to hold on but Camara postures up.
Sulvar manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Camara trying to advance position but Sulvar counters by regaining guard.
Camara trying to control the position from guard on top but Sulvar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Camara tries to free his leg and advance position but Sulvar is retaining full guard.
Sulvar trying to control the position.
Camara slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T11#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Camara wants to pass the guard but Sulvar is keeping the position.
Sulvar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Camara controls the pace.
Camara wants to pass the guard but Sulvar is keeping the position.#T12#
Sulvar has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sulvar being controlled here, momentarily.
Camara wants to control from the top but Sulvar keeps moving. #T13#
Sulvar controls Camara momentarily but Camara frees himself.
Camara controlling from the top position.
It looks like Camara 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.#T14#
Camara trying to control the position from guard on top but Sulvar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Camara wins on points by 5 to 2.
An out of breath Abubakar Camara 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 92
Date: Nov 01, 2023 |
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 13 wins and 8 losses; Isaac Vernon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 20 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Vernon scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Vernon (4) vs (0) Sulvar
Sulvar manages to get back to half guard.
Vernon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Vernon tries to pass to full mount but Sulvar defends it.
Sulvar is positioning himself well to prevent Vernon advancing to mount.
Sulvar is looking to improve his position.
Vernon wants to pass to mount but Sulvar is defending the position.
Vernon 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Vernon trying to work for an americana but Sulvar has managed to regain full guard.
Vernon wants to control from the top but Sulvar keeps moving. #T1#
Sulvar looking to control.
Vernon tries to free his leg and advance position but Sulvar is retaining full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sulvar holds on and takes a little breather.
Vernon trying to control but Sulvar is working from the bottom.
Vernon wants to pass the guard but Sulvar is keeping the position.
Vernon is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Sulvar is pulling down on Vernon's head. It's preventing any offense from Vernon, at least for the moment.
Vernon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vernon trying to move into half guard but instead Sulvar has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vernon (4) vs (2) Sulvar
Vernon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sulvar is one step ahead there.
Vernon being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Sulvar wants to control from the top but Vernon keeps moving.
Vernon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vernon (6) vs (2) Sulvar
Vernon tries to free his leg and advance position but Sulvar is retaining full guard.
Sulvar wants to sweep but no luck.
Vernon trying to control but Sulvar is working from the bottom.
Vernon pushes down on Sulvar's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Vernon in particular looking to stall.
Vernon working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Sulvar's thigh. Sulvar counters though and makes it back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Vernon wants to pass the guard but Sulvar is keeping the position.
Sulvar trying to control the position here.
Vernon trying to control the position from guard on top but Sulvar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Vernon wants to pass the guard but Sulvar is keeping the position.
Sulvar wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sulvar keeping full guard, as Vernon tries to pass. #T6#
Sulvar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vernon controls the pace.
Sulvar pulls Vernon in to control the position.
Sulvar is trying to control the position but Vernon postures up.
Vernon stopping the sweep attempt from Sulvar.
Sulvar keeps trying to improve his position.
Vernon is looking to advance position but Sulvar has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vernon (6) vs (6) Sulvar
Vernon is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T7#
My spies in Hammer House of Horror inform me that Sulvar has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sulvar is trying to take his opponent's back.
Vernon is trying to escape the mount.
#T8#
Vernon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sulvar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Vernon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Vernon tries to lock up and control but Sulvar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Vernon is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T9#
Vernon tries to hold on but Sulvar postures up.
Vernon tries to reverse the position but Sulvar maintains control.
Vernon has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Vernon (6) vs (9) Sulvar
Vernon is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T10#
Vernon just trying to survive but Sulvar is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
I really don't envy Vernon right now.
Vernon looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Vernon is really stuck here.
A lull in the action here.
Sulvar really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Vernon.#T11#
Vernon trying to control but not successfully.
Sulvar is hanging on to Vernon's back as he tries to escape.
Sulvar controls the position.
Vernon can't escape the position.
Sulvar avoiding Vernon 's attempts to control his hands.
Vernon tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T12#
Sulvar wants to control the pace but Vernon is squirming around nicely.
Sulvar is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sulvar avoids the attempt from Vernon to control.
Vernon is looking to improve his position but Sulvar isn't that keen on the idea.
Sulvar avoids the attempt from Vernon to control.
Vernon is squirming around, avoiding Sulvar's attempts to control the action. #T13#
Sulvar might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Vernon haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Vernon regains half guard.
Sulvar tries to pass to full mount but Vernon defends it.
Vernon is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sulvar trying to control the action but Vernon is working from the bottom. #T14#
Vernon tries to get to full guard but Sulvar has control of the leg.
Sulvar sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sulvar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sulvar wins on points by 9 to 6.
Tres Sulvar decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 330 - Prelims
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Jari Laitila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 20 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Laitila moves into the clinch.#TD#
Laitila wants the takedown. Sulvar is fighting it off but Laitila persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sulvar's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laitila (2) vs (0) Sulvar
Sulvar keeping moving, preventing Laitila from controlling successfully.
Laitila preventing the sweep.
Sulvar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (2) vs (2) Sulvar
Sulvar looking to pass the guard.
Sulvar controlling from the top position.
Laitila seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laitila tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Sulvar is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T1#
Sulvar looking to pass the guard.
Laitila being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sulvar passes Laitila's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Laitila keeping hold of Sulvar's head, controlling as best he can. #T2#
Still in half guard, Sulvar seems content to control.
Laitila wants to improve his position but Sulvar is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Laitila tries to get to full guard but Sulvar has control of the leg.
Well, if Sulvar 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.
#T3#
Laitila has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sulvar is working away from the top position though.
Sulvar is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (2) vs (5) Sulvar
Sulvar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Laitila is desperately trying to improve his position but Sulvar has a good base and remains in mount.
Sulvar controlling his opponent. #T4#
Sulvar wants to take Laitila's back but he can't do it this time.
Sulvar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Laitila is squirming around, avoiding Sulvar's attempts to control the action.
Sulvar controlling the pace for now. #T5#
Sulvar wants to take Laitila's back here but Laitila is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Sulvar tries to control but Laitila wriggling away.
Sulvar content just to control the position here.
Sulvar fails to take his opponent's back. #SUB2#
Sulvar swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Laitila is now in Sulvar's guard. A big mistake from Sulvar there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (4) vs (5) Sulvar
Sulvar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T6#
Sulvar is pulling down on Laitila's head to control his posture.
Sulvar is trying to control the position but Laitila postures up.
Sulvar controlling the position.
Laitila trying to control the position from guard on top but Sulvar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laitila sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sulvar's guard. #T7#
Laitila seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sulvar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sulvar tries to roll over but Laitila keeps him under control.
Laitila trying to mount his opponent but Sulvar defends it.
Laitila slows the pace down in half guard.
Sulvar holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Laitila is trying to control. Sulvar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sulvar wants to control but Laitila is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T8#
Laitila with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sulvar manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sulvar keeping full guard, as Laitila tries to pass.
Sulvar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sulvar keeping moving, preventing Laitila from controlling successfully.
Sulvar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Laitila sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sulvar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T9#
Sulvar wants to improve his position but instead Laitila has moved into half guard.
Laitila is trying to control the action in half guard but Sulvar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Laitila wants to free his trapped foot but Sulvar is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sulvar trying to control here.
Sulvar is looking for a sweep. Laitila is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sulvar keeps trying to improve his position.#T10#
Sulvar moves into full guard.
Laitila controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sulvar keeping moving, preventing Laitila from controlling successfully.
Sulvar pulls Laitila in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laitila is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sulvar keeping full guard, as Laitila tries to pass. #T11#
Laitila is fighting to break Sulvar's control of his arms but Sulvar is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Laitila postures up.
Sulvar keeping moving, preventing Laitila from controlling successfully.
Laitila wants to pass the guard but Sulvar is keeping the position.
Sulvar pulls Laitila in close to his closed guard and prevents Laitila from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sulvar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T12#
Sulvar is adopting a defensive guard.
Sulvar looking to control.
Laitila trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laitila trying to control but Sulvar is working from the bottom.
Sulvar is trying to control the position but Laitila postures up.
Sulvar pulls Laitila in close to his closed guard and prevents Laitila from doing any damage or advancing position.#T13#
Laitila looking to pass the guard.
Sulvar pulls Laitila in close to prevent any damage.
Laitila looking to pass the guard.
Sulvar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sulvar keeping moving, preventing Laitila from controlling successfully. #T14#
Laitila postures up.
Laitila trying to control the position from guard on top but Sulvar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sulvar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sulvar keeping full guard, as Laitila tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laitila sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sulvar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sulvar wins on points by 5 to 4.
Tres Sulvar decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 329 - New York
Date: Nov 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 16 losses; Bo Nickal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 19 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, David Schapiro and Anthony Taglia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nickal fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sulvar shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Nickal shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sulvar napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Nickal (4) vs (0) Sulvar
Nickal controlling from side mount.
Sulvar tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Nickal (6) vs (0) Sulvar
Sulvar wants to control but Nickal is having none of it.
Sulvar is working to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal controlling the position easily from mount.
Sulvar is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Nickal controlling the position easily from mount.
Sulvar tries to hold on but Nickal pushes him away. #T2#
Sulvar working to try and regain half guard.
Nickal trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sulvar tries to control Nickal's body but Nickal pushes him off. Sulvar squirms to his side and now Nickal has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Nickal (9) vs (0) Sulvar
I really don't envy Sulvar right now.
Nickal trying to control.
Nickal slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T3#
Nickal gets his hands free as Sulvar looks to control.
Sulvar tries to break free.
I would not like to be Sulvar right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickal tries to get the hooks in deep but Sulvar pushed the leg off.
Sulvar breaks Nickal's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (9) vs (2) Sulvar
Sulvar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nickal is keeping the position for now.
Nickal looking for a sweep. Not yet Nickal, not yet. #T4#
Nickal pulls Sulvar in close to his closed guard and prevents Sulvar from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sulvar looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nickal keeping full guard, as Sulvar tries to pass.
Sulvar stopping the sweep attempt from Nickal.#T5#
Sulvar wants to pass the guard but Nickal is keeping the position.
Nickal wants to sweep but no luck.
Sulvar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
My spies in Count Dante's Deadliest Academy inform me that Sulvar has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Nickal is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Nickal bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sulvar's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (11) vs (2) Sulvar
Nickal looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nickal looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Sulvar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T6#
Nickal is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sulvar has Nickal pulled in close to control his posture.
Sulvar controls Nickal momentarily but Nickal frees himself.
Nickal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sulvar trying to keep a closed guard but Nickal is proving a slippery customer.
#T7#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sulvar is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (11) vs (4) Sulvar
Nickal controls Sulvar momentarily but Sulvar frees himself.
Sulvar's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sulvar wants to control from the top but Nickal keeps moving.
Nickal managing to control the position.
Sulvar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nickal swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Nickal wants to sweep but no luck.
Sulvar content to stall in guard here.
Sulvar stopping the sweep attempt from Nickal.
Sulvar trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Nickal pulls Sulvar in to control the position.
Sulvar content to stall in guard here.
Nickal trying to control the position.
Sulvar wants to pass the guard but Nickal is keeping the position.
Sulvar is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T10#
Nickal managing to control the position.
Nickal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nickal pulls Sulvar in close to his closed guard and prevents Sulvar from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sulvar looking to sit in guard and control but Nickal gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (13) vs (4) Sulvar#T11#
Sulvar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nickal's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (13) vs (6) Sulvar
Sulvar is pushing down on Nickal's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nickal is fighting to maintain full guard but Sulvar has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sulvar is looking to take a break and control but Nickal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nickal tries to get to full guard but Sulvar has control of the leg.
Sulvar trying to advance position but Nickal counters by regaining guard.
Nickal pulls Sulvar in to control the position. #T12#
Sulvar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nickal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sulvar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sulvar won't allow Nickal to sweep him here.
Nickal is trying to keep Sulvar in close.
Nickal has control of Sulvar's left arm, preventing Sulvar from doing any damage. #T13#
Nickal keeping moving, preventing Sulvar from controlling successfully.
Sulvar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nickal is keeping the position for now.
Nickal seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nickal keeping full guard, as Sulvar tries to pass.
Sulvar wants to control from the top but Nickal keeps moving. #T14#
Nickal wants to sweep here but Sulvar controlling him for the moment.
Sulvar wants to control from the top but Nickal keeps moving.
Nickal looking for a sweep. Not yet Nickal, not yet.
Sulvar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nickal's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nickal is pressing down on Sulvar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nickal looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sulvar slips nicely into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nickal takes the fight on points by 13 to 6.
Bo Nickal decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 328 - Omoran vs Trump
Date: Oct 30, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 18 losses; Tres Sulvar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Strega Notturna!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Notturna defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sulvar.#TD2#
Notturna looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sulvar! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sulvar (0) vs (4) Notturna
A control attempt from Sulvar but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sulvar (0) vs (6) Notturna
Sulvar is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Count Dante's Deadliest Academy, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Notturna has hold of Sulvar's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Sulvar manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Sulvar tries to reverse the position but Notturna maintains control.#SUB2#
Notturna goes for an armbar but Sulvar turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Sulvar. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (2) vs (6) Notturna
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Notturna has his feet on Sulvar's thighs here. He's pushed Sulvar off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Sulvar screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Strega Notturna!
Strega Notturna thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 327 - Nickal vs Saric
Date: Oct 23, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 18 losses; Tres Sulvar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; Strega Notturna!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sulvar shoots for a double leg takedown but Notturna sprawls well. He's pushed Sulvar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Strega Notturna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sulvar shoots in looking for a takedown but Notturna manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sulvar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Notturna with the counter takedown but Sulvar avoids it easily.#TD2#
Sulvar tries to sprawl but Notturna drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sulvar (0) vs (2) Notturna
Sulvar is looking for a sweep. Notturna is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Notturna trying to mount his opponent but Sulvar defends it. #SUB2#
Notturna is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sulvar defends it well. #SUB2#
Notturna is looking for a kimura here.
Sulvar is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Count Dante's Deadliest Academy, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sulvar keeping hold of Notturna's head, controlling as best he can. #T1#
Sulvar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sulvar regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sulvar is trying to hold Notturna in close to prevent damage but Notturna has managed to pass into half guard.
Sulvar is concentrating on defense, preventing Notturna from advancing position.
Sulvar wants to control but Notturna is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Notturna is looking for a kimura here.
#T2#
Sulvar regains full guard. Nicely done.
Notturna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sulvar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Notturna keeps trying to improve his position.
Sulvar wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Notturna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sulvar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sulvar is trying to control the position but Notturna postures up. #T3##SUB2#
Notturna drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Notturna jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Notturna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Notturna is still trying to improve position.
Sulvar 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: Sulvar (2) vs (2) Notturna
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sulvar is looking to take a break and control but Notturna is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sulvar controlling the action here.
Notturna tries to get to full guard but Sulvar has control of the leg. #T4#
Sulvar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Notturna knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sulvar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Notturna keeps working.
Notturna is looking for a sweep. Sulvar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Notturna is pressing down on Sulvar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Notturna looking for subs off his back but Sulvar has passed one foot through into half guard.
Sulvar works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (5) vs (2) Notturna#T5#
Sulvar tries to move into full mount but can't pass Notturna's legs.
Sulvar controls the position.
Notturna tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Notturna gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sulvar (7) vs (2) Notturna#T6#
Sulvar controlling his opponent.
Notturna gets back to half guard.
Sulvar passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (10) vs (2) Notturna
Sulvar controlling his opponent.
Sulvar tries to control but Notturna wriggling away. #T7#
Notturna is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sulvar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Notturna manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Notturna is looking to improve his position.
Sulvar is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Notturna is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T8#
Sulvar sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sulvar passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (13) vs (2) Notturna
Notturna prevents Sulvar from moving into mount.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T9#
Sulvar is looking to take a break and control but Notturna is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Notturna is looking for a sweep.
Notturna felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Sulvar tries to advance to mount but can't.
Notturna is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T10#
Sulvar advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sulvar (15) vs (2) Notturna
Notturna is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sulvar wants to take Notturna's back but he can't do it this time.
Sulvar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Notturna is trying desperately to improve position.
Notturna has given up his back here. Will Sulvar look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Sulvar (18) vs (2) Notturna#T11#
Sulvar biding his time, looking for the opening.
Sulvar'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.
Notturna is really stuck here.
Sulvar just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Notturna wants to escape the position.
Sulvar is looking to control Notturna but Notturna is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Sulvar has good solid back control here. #T12#
Sulvar seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Notturna for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Notturna fending off the submission attempt from Sulvar.
Sulvar has the hooks in. Notturna is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T13#
I would not like to be Notturna right now.
Sulvar tries to get the hooks in deep but Notturna pushed the leg off.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Sulvar controlling the positon.
I really don't envy Notturna right now.
Sulvar just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T14##SUB#
Sulvar looking to break Notturna's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Notturna remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sulvar will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
And that's the end of the fight!
Sulvar takes the fight on points by 18 to 2.
A very excited looking Tres Sulvar 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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Event:
CWC Fight Night 3
Date: Sep 28, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Jin Yi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 17 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Sulvar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yi is fending him off so far but Sulvar persists. Nope, Yi circles away and we're back to standing.
Sulvar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yi but Yi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Yi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Yi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sulvar tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Yi is in Sulvar's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yi (2) vs (0) Sulvar
Sulvar managing to control the position.
Sulvar looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sulvar wants to hit a sweep here but Yi passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sulvar there! Score +3 for passing guard: Yi (5) vs (0) Sulvar
Yi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T1#
Yi prevents Sulvar from getting the reversal.
Sulvar regains half guard.
Sulvar won't allow Yi to pass to mount.
Sulvar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Yi not doing much here.
Sulvar is trying to maintain the position but Yi is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Yi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sulvar trying to hold on to Yi's head to control him but Yi postures up.
Yi is pressing down on Sulvar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sulvar is holding on for now.
Sulvar manages to get to full guard.
Yi wants to control from the top but Sulvar keeps moving.
Yi passes Sulvar's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4#
Sulvar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Yi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sulvar seems keen to control Yi's posture.
Yi postures up.
Yi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yi stopping the sweep attempt from Sulvar.
Sulvar keeping moving, preventing Yi from controlling successfully. #T5##SUB2#
Sulvar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yi wants to control from the top but Sulvar keeps moving.
Sulvar is trying to control the position but Yi postures up.
Sulvar keeping moving, preventing Yi from controlling successfully.
Sulvar wants to hit a sweep here but Yi passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sulvar there! Score +3 for passing guard: Yi (8) vs (0) Sulvar
Yi wants to control the pace but Sulvar is squirming around nicely. #T6#
Yi wants to take his opponent's back but Sulvar doesn't allow it.
Sulvar is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sulvar is just holding on here. Yi manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Yi (11) vs (0) Sulvar
Sulvar rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T7#
Yi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Yi works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Yi (14) vs (0) Sulvar
Sulvar wants to control but Yi postures up.
Sulvar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Yi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sulvar is not content to let Yi control the position. #T8#
Sulvar gets back to half guard.
Sulvar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yi is working away from the top position though.
Yi wants to free his trapped foot but Sulvar is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sulvar holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T9#
Sulvar manages to get to full guard.
Yi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yi advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Yi (17) vs (0) Sulvar
Sulvar can't do much from the bottom here.
Sulvar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sulvar is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Yi is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Yi (19) vs (0) Sulvar
Sulvar is trying to escape the mount.
#T10#
Sulvar wants to hold on but Yi pushes him away.
Sulvar is wriggling around trying to escape.
Yi trying to control but Sulvar is having none of it.
Yi controlling the position easily from mount. #T11##SUB#
Yi working for a guillotine from mount but Sulvar is in no mood to give up.
Yi tries to control but Sulvar wriggling away.
Sulvar is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sulvar 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.
Sulvar is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Yi controlling from the full mount. #T12##SUB#
Yi working for a guillotine from mount but Sulvar is in no mood to give up.
Sulvar is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sulvar 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: Yi (19) vs (2) Sulvar#SUB#
Yi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Yi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T13#
Yi is trying to keep Sulvar in close.
Sulvar stands and throws Yi's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Yi (19) vs (5) Sulvar
Sulvar wants to control but Yi is keeping him busy.
Yi regains half guard.
Sulvar perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T14#
Sulvar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Yi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Yi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sulvar is taking a breather. Yi 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.
Sulvar's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Yi wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sulvar performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sulvar wants to take a breather but Yi is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yi takes the fight on points by 19 to 5.
A very excited looking Jin Yi 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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Event:
CWC 321 - Pavlov vs Sitsongrit
Date: Sep 11, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 16 losses; Tres Sulvar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 13 losses; Muhammad Jabbar!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jabbar stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jabbar wants it to stay on the feet.
Jabbar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sulvar shoots in looking for a takedown but Jabbar manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sulvar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Sulvar throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jabbar tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sulvar is in Jabbar's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sulvar (2) vs (0) Jabbar
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jabbar holds on and takes a little breather.
Jabbar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sulvar is one step ahead there.
Sulvar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jabbar is trying to keep Sulvar in close.
#T1#
Sulvar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sulvar trying to control but Jabbar is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jabbar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sulvar is one step ahead there.
Sulvar tries to free his leg and advance position but Jabbar is retaining full guard.
Jabbar keeping moving, preventing Sulvar from controlling successfully. #T2#
Sulvar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jabbar looking to control.
Sulvar wants to pass the guard but Jabbar is keeping the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Sulvar'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.
Sulvar stopping the sweep attempt from Jabbar.#SUB2#
Jabbar has his foot on Sulvar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sulvar works his way back into a safe position though.
Sulvar trying to control the position from guard on top but Jabbar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sulvar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Sulvar wants to pass the guard but Jabbar is keeping the position.
Sulvar trying to control the position from guard on top but Jabbar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jabbar controlling Sulvar's posture.
Jabbar keeping moving, preventing Sulvar from controlling successfully. #T4#
Sulvar looking to pass the guard.
Sulvar wants to control from the top but Jabbar keeps moving.
Jabbar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sulvar controls the pace.
Sulvar being controlled here momentarily.
Sulvar trying to control but Jabbar is working from the bottom. #T5##SUB2#
Jabbar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jabbar keeping moving, preventing Sulvar from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Jabbar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jabbar being controlled here, momentarily.
Jabbar seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sulvar is stalling in the full guard.
Sulvar passes into half guard. #T7#
Sulvar is keen to just control but Jabbar is a slippery customer.
Jabbar felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Sulvar not doing much here.
Jabbar wants to improve his position but Sulvar is controlling well.
Sulvar trying to advance position but Jabbar counters by regaining guard.
Jabbar keeping full guard, as Sulvar tries to pass.
Sulvar slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T8#
Sulvar tries to free his leg and advance position but Jabbar is retaining full guard.
Sulvar trying to control but Jabbar is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Jabbar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sulvar is stalling in the full guard.
Sulvar seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jabbar for as long as he can get away with.#T9#
Jabbar looking for a sweep. Not yet Jabbar, not yet.
Sulvar trying to control but Jabbar is working from the bottom.
Sulvar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jabbar's guard.
Sulvar is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T10#
Jabbar tries to get to full guard but Sulvar has control of the leg.
Sulvar is thwarting Jabbar's attempts to control the position.
Sulvar wants to control but Jabbar is keeping him busy.
Jabbar is trying to get back to full guard.#T11#
Sulvar controlling the pace.
Jabbar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jabbar is staying active underneath Sulvar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jabbar trying to hold on to Sulvar's head to control him but Sulvar postures up.
Sulvar stalling away here and it's allowed Jabbar to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB2#
Sulvar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T12#
Jabbar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sulvar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jabbar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jabbar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sulvar controls the pace.
Sulvar trying to control the position from guard on top but Jabbar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jabbar 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.#T13#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jabbar is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (2) vs (2) Jabbar
Sulvar looking to control.
Jabbar won't allow Sulvar to sweep him here.
Sulvar is working hard here to advance position.
Sulvar is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T14#
Sulvar wants to hit a sweep here but Jabbar passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sulvar there! Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (2) vs (5) Jabbar
Sulvar working to try and regain half guard.
Jabbar controlling from the full mount.
Jabbar avoids the attempt from Sulvar to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sulvar working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jabbar wins on points by 5 to 2.
A relieved looking Muhammad Jabbar 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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Event:
CATCHMANIA 2
Date: Sep 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 15 losses; Tres Sulvar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 12 losses; Bo Nickal!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nickal closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sulvar circles away.#TD2#
Nickal closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sulvar (0) vs (2) Nickal
Sulvar wants to control but Nickal is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickal is pressing down on Sulvar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sulvar is holding on for now.
Sulvar tries to roll over but Nickal keeps him under control.
We've been hearing good reports from Sulvar'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've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sulvar keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Sulvar is not content to let Nickal control the position.#T1#
Sulvar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sulvar is trying to maintain the position but Nickal is very close to passing his half guard.
Nickal trying to control from half guard but Sulvar is working away.
Sulvar wants to improve his position but Nickal is controlling well.
Sulvar gets back to full guard.
#T2#
Nickal preventing the sweep.
Sulvar wants to hit a sweep here but Nickal passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sulvar there! Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (0) vs (5) Nickal
Nickal tries to control but Sulvar wriggling away. #T3#
Sulvar tries to hold on but Nickal postures up.
Nickal wants to take Sulvar's back but he can't do it this time.
Nickal avoids the attempt from Sulvar to control.
Nickal looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nickal trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We've been informed that Nickal has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nickal content just to control the position here. #T4#
Sulvar can't escape the position.
Sulvar is working hard here to advance position.
Sulvar sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sulvar is pressing down on Nickal's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nickal postures up.
#T5#
Sulvar controlling Nickal's posture.
Nickal trying to move into half guard but instead Sulvar has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (2) vs (5) Nickal
Sulvar advances to half guard.
Sulvar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nickal moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sulvar controlling from the top position. #T6#
Nickal keeping moving, preventing Sulvar from controlling successfully.
Sulvar is stalling in the full guard.
Sulvar trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7##SUB2#
Sulvar looking to improve position, pressing down on Nickal's thigh with his hand. Nickal seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Sulvar paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Sulvar's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Nickal picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bo Nickal!
Bo Nickal thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 319 - Kuronoa vs Fiso
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Patty O Reilly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 15 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
O Reilly gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
O Reilly ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. O Reilly no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
O Reilly looking to control but Sulvar passes into half guard.
Well, if Sulvar 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.
O Reilly wants to control but Sulvar is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sulvar perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
It looks like Sulvar 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#
O Reilly is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
O Reilly is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sulvar pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
O Reilly looking for a kimura from the bottom but Sulvar passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: O Reilly (0) vs (3) Sulvar
O Reilly is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sulvar working away.
O Reilly has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T2#
O Reilly is looking to regain half guard here but Sulvar keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O Reilly can't do much from the bottom here.
O Reilly being controlled for a moment.
O Reilly prevents Sulvar from improving position.
O Reilly is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Sulvar advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: O Reilly (0) vs (5) Sulvar
O Reilly is working to get back to half guard.
Sulvar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
O Reilly working to try and regain half guard.
Sulvar controlling his opponent.
O Reilly is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Sulvar trying to control but O Reilly is having none of it.
O Reilly tries to reverse the position but Sulvar maintains control.
O Reilly wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: O Reilly (0) vs (8) Sulvar#SUB2#
Sulvar looking to break O Reilly's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. O Reilly remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sulvar will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Sulvar just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
O Reilly tries to roll but Sulvar sticks to his back.
#T5#
Sulvar is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
My spies in Count Dante's Deadliest Academy inform me that Sulvar has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
O Reilly looking very determined here, making life difficult for Sulvar.
O Reilly wants to control his opponent's hands but Sulvar gets his hands free.
O Reilly wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Sulvar 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, O Reilly has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Sulvar looking for the choke but no joy. #T6##SUB2#
Sulvar is persistently looking for the submission but O Reilly is defending it well.
O Reilly just trying to survive but Sulvar is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
I really don't envy O Reilly right now.
#T7#
O Reilly staying busy and making it hard for Sulvar to control.
O Reilly trying to control the hands but Sulvar won't let him.
O Reilly tries to escape the position.
Sulvar biding his time, controlling O Reilly.
O Reilly staying busy and making it hard for Sulvar to control. #T8#
Sulvar avoiding O Reilly 's attempts to control his hands.
Sulvar biding his time, controlling O Reilly.
O Reilly looking very determined here, making life difficult for Sulvar.
O Reilly rolls, trying to escape but Sulvar keeps control of the position.
Sulvar is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
O Reilly wants to escape the position.
#T9#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Sulvar has the hooks in. O Reilly is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T10##SUB2#
Sulvar tightening his grip on O Reilly, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
O Reilly fending off the submission attempt from Sulvar.
Will Sulvar go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Sulvar has the hooks in. O Reilly is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T11#
Will Sulvar go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
O Reilly trying to control but not successfully.
Sulvar is riding his opponent, not letting O Reilly buck him off.
Let's hope that Sulvar 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.
Sulvar trying to control momentarily.
O Reilly tries to escape but Sulvar has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T12#
O Reilly is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Sulvar.
You can see the frustration on O Reilly's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
O Reilly is trying to break free.
I would not like to be O Reilly right now.
#T13#
O Reilly is in bad spot here.
O Reilly tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Sulvar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Sulvar.
Sulvar is looking to work his way around to O Reilly's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T14#
Sulvar controlling the position easily from mount.
Sulvar tries to take O Reilly's back but instead O Reilly uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
O Reilly is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sulvar works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: O Reilly (0) vs (11) Sulvar
And that's the end of the fight!
Sulvar wins on points by 11 to 0.
Tres Sulvar 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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Event:
CWC 318 - Prelims
Date: Aug 21, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 15 losses; Tres Sulvar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 15 losses; Raul Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sulvar (0) vs (2) Gracie
Sulvar is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
Gracie is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gracie has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Clark's Champion's. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Sulvar wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Sulvar is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sulvar tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
Sulvar regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1##SUB#
Sulvar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Gracie drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sulvar looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sulvar looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sulvar! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sulvar (4) vs (2) Gracie
Sulvar taking a breather here. #T2#
Sulvar 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.
Sulvar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Gracie is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sulvar controls the position from side control.
Sulvar advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sulvar (6) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie is squirming around, avoiding Sulvar's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Gracie is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sulvar trying to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Sulvar controlling the position easily from mount.
Sulvar looking to control but Gracie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Gracie wants to control but Sulvar is having none of it.
Gracie can't escape the position.
Sulvar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gracie tries to hold on but Sulvar pushes him away. #T5#
Sulvar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape.
Gracie is working to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Gracie wants to hold on but Sulvar pushes him away.
Sulvar fails to advance to Gracie's back.
Gracie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sulvar takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Sulvar (9) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie trying to control the hands but Sulvar won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sulvar controlling from the back.#T7#
A lull in the action here.
Gracie is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Sulvar off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Gracie tries to escape but Sulvar has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Sulvar has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Gracie's body.
#T8#
Sulvar avoiding Gracie 's attempts to control his hands.
Sulvar controls the action.
Gracie just trying to survive but Sulvar is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Sulvar is hanging on to Gracie's back as he tries to escape.
#T9#
Sulvar trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Gracie trying to control but not successfully.
Will Sulvar go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Sulvar is not going to allow Gracie to sit and survive in this position.
Sulvar controlling the position well here. Gracie rolled but Sulvar kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
I really don't envy Gracie right now.
#T10#
Sulvar has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Gracie's body.
Gracie tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Sulvar trying to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Sulvar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gracie tries to reverse the position but Sulvar maintains control.#T11#
Sulvar wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely.
Gracie is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gracie tries to hold on but Sulvar postures up.
Sulvar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gracie can't escape the position.
Gracie wants to hold on but Sulvar pushes him away.#T12#
Sulvar content just to control the position here.
Gracie manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Sulvar trying to control the pace.
Gracie is controlling Sulvar's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T13#
Sulvar trying to control the pace.
Gracie is staying active underneath Sulvar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Sulvar controlling the pace.
Gracie trying to control here.
Sulvar passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (12) vs (2) Gracie#T14#
Sulvar wants to control for a moment but Gracie uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Gracie trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sulvar controlling the action here.
Gracie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sulvar is working away from the top position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sulvar takes the fight on points by 12 to 2.
Tres Sulvar 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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Event:
CWC 315 - Jan vs Lee
Date: Jul 31, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 20 losses; Sid Murrdock! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 15 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Murrdock tries for a takedown but Sulvar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Murrdock gets a double leg takedown into Sulvar's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Murrdock (2) vs (0) Sulvar
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murrdock stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sulvar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sulvar pulls Murrdock in close to prevent any damage.
Sulvar keeping moving, preventing Murrdock from controlling successfully.
Murrdock sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sulvar's guard.
Murrdock is stalling here. Sulvar is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Murrdock seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Sulvar has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Murrdock (2) vs (4) Sulvar
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sulvar controls the position from side control.
I've been told that Sulvar has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Murrdock is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Murrdock can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee asks Sulvar politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Sulvar prefers to stall for the moment though.
Murrdock tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Sulvar presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Murrdock (2) vs (6) Sulvar
Sulvar mounts Murrdock! Really nice guard pass there! #T2#
Sulvar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Murrdock tries to reverse the position but Sulvar maintains control.
Sulvar avoids the attempt from Murrdock to control.
Sulvar wants to take his opponent's back but Murrdock doesn't allow it.
Sulvar avoids the attempt from Murrdock to control.#T3#
Sulvar content just to control the position here.
Murrdock is trying desperately to improve position.
Sulvar controlling from the full mount.
Sulvar looking to control but Murrdock is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sulvar wants to take his opponent's back but instead Murrdock manages to regain half guard.
Murrdock is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Murrdock has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sulvar is working away from the top position though.
Sulvar is looking to advance position but Murrdock won't allow it.
Murrdock holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Murrdock is looking to improve his position.
Sulvar is controlling the pace.
#T5#
Sulvar prevents Murrdock from improving his position.
Sulvar trying to control from half guard but Murrdock is working away. #T6#
Sulvar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Murrdock trying to control here.
Murrdock is controlling Sulvar's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Sulvar frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Murrdock (2) vs (9) Sulvar
Murrdock tries to lock up and control but Sulvar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sulvar wants to take Murrdock's back here but Murrdock is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T7#
Sulvar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Murrdock prevents Sulvar from taking his back.
Sulvar prevents Murrdock from getting the reversal.
Murrdock is squirming around, avoiding Sulvar's attempts to control the action.
Sulvar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Murrdock tries to reverse the position but Sulvar maintains control.#T8#
Sulvar controlling the pace for now.
Murrdock really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sulvar trying to control but Murrdock is having none of it.
Murrdock tries to control Sulvar's body but Sulvar pushes him off. Murrdock squirms to his side and now Sulvar has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Murrdock (2) vs (12) Sulvar
Murrdock is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Sulvar.
Murrdock is in bad spot here.
#T9#
Murrdock trying to control but not successfully.
Murrdock can't escape the position.
Sulvar tries to get the hooks in deep but Murrdock pushed the leg off.
Murrdock wants to escape the position.
Murrdock wants to control his opponent's hands but Sulvar gets his hands free.
Murrdock is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Sulvar tries to keep control of the position but Murrdock is staying busy.#T10#
Sulvar biding his time, controlling Murrdock.
Sulvar controlling well, preventing Murrdock from escaping the position.
Good control from Sulvar.
Murrdock tries to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murrdock just trying to survive but Sulvar is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Well, with Sulvar on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Murrdock is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#T11#
Sulvar biding his time, controlling Murrdock.
I really don't envy Murrdock right now.
Sulvar has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Murrdock's body.
Sulvar tries to get the hooks in deep but Murrdock pushed the leg off. #T12#
Murrdock is in bad spot here.
Sulvar is riding his opponent, not letting Murrdock buck him off.
Murrdock rolls, trying to escape but Sulvar keeps control of the position.
I would not like to be Murrdock right now.
Murrdock trying to control the position but Sulvar manages to sink in the hooks.
Sulvar biding his time, controlling Murrdock.
Murrdock is trying to break free.
#T13#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Murrdock is really stuck here.
#T14#
Murrdock trying to control the action but Sulvar just sinks the hooks in.
Sulvar controlling from the back.
Sulvar is hanging on to Murrdock's back as he tries to escape.
Murrdock trying to control the position but Sulvar manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Sulvar looking for the RNC.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sulvar keeps control of the position as Murrdock tries to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sulvar wins on points by 12 to 2.
An out of breath Tres Sulvar 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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Event:
CWC 313 - Halli vs Pancake
Date: Jul 17, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 14 losses; Mark Merel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 14 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sulvar shoots in looking for a takedown but Merel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sulvar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Merel clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Merel has clasped his hands together around Sulvar's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Merel (4) vs (0) Sulvar#SUB#
Merel working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Merel working away.
Sulvar 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.
Merel trying to control the action but Sulvar is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merel is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sulvar is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Merel 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.#T1#
Merel tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB#
Merel looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Merel is looking to take a break and control but Sulvar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Merel tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Merel has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Merel goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sulvar rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Merel's guard! Nice work there by Sulvar! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merel (4) vs (2) Sulvar
Sulvar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Merel is trying to keep Sulvar in close.
#T3#
Merel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sulvar controls the pace.
It looks like Sulvar 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.
Merel pulls Sulvar in to control the position.
Merel trying to keep a closed guard but Sulvar is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sulvar controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
Sulvar wants to control from the top but Merel keeps moving.
Merel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merel (6) vs (2) Sulvar
Merel postures up.
#T5#
Merel tries to free his leg and advance position but Sulvar is retaining full guard.
Merel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Merel (9) vs (2) Sulvar
Sulvar is looking for a sweep.
Merel advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Merel (11) vs (2) Sulvar#SUB#
Merel jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Sulvar is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Sulvar and Merel has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Merel working away.#SUB#
Merel is trying to get an arm triangle but Sulvar is defending well. #SUB#
Merel thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T6#
Merel is trying to move to mount but Sulvar reverses beautifully and ends up in Merel's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merel (11) vs (4) Sulvar
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sulvar is looking to advance position but Merel has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Merel (15) vs (4) Sulvar
Sulvar tries to reverse the position but Merel maintains control.#SUB#
Merel looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Merel moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Sulvar has worked his arm free - good work by Sulvar!
#T7#
Sulvar struggling a bit here.
Merel has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Merel (17) vs (4) Sulvar
Sulvar holds on for dear life.
Merel wants to control the pace but Sulvar is squirming around nicely.
Sulvar sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T8#
Merel works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Merel (20) vs (4) Sulvar
Merel looking to control but Sulvar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Merel wants to finish this one by submission but Sulvar is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Merel.
Sulvar is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sulvar gets back to half guard.
Merel wants to free his trapped foot but Sulvar is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sulvar wants to improve his position but Merel is controlling well.
Sulvar gets back to full guard.
#T9#
Sulvar seems keen to control Merel's posture.
Sulvar keeping full guard, as Merel tries to pass.
Sulvar keeping moving, preventing Merel from controlling successfully.
Merel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Merel wants to control from the top but Sulvar keeps moving.
Sulvar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sulvar pulls Merel in to control the position. #T10#
Sulvar keeping full guard, as Merel tries to pass.
Sulvar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merel (20) vs (6) Sulvar
Sulvar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sulvar wants to control from the top but Merel keeps moving. #T11#
Sulvar trying to move into half guard but instead Merel has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merel (22) vs (6) Sulvar
Merel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sulvar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sulvar keeping moving, preventing Merel from controlling successfully.
Sulvar looking for a sweep. Not yet Sulvar, not yet. #SUB#
Merel drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sulvar manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Merel has Sulvar in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merel (22) vs (8) Sulvar
Sulvar sitting in guard here, content to control. #T12#
Merel has control of Sulvar's left arm, preventing Sulvar from doing any damage.
Sulvar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sulvar advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Merel (22) vs (11) Sulvar#T13#
Merel is looking for a sweep.
Merel struggling a bit here.
Sulvar tries to advance to mount but can't.
Sulvar in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T14#
Sulvar wants to take a breather but Merel manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Sulvar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sulvar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merel takes the fight on points by 22 to 11.
An out of breath Mark Merel 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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Event:
CWC 310 - Prelims
Date: Jun 26, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 14 losses; Tres Sulvar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 21 losses; Ruben Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Sulvar gets a clinch.
Gracie is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sulvar jumps guard but Gracie turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gracie gets underhooks to prevent Sulvar's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tres Sulvar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sulvar tries to pull guard but Gracie forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sulvar tries to pull guard but Gracie forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sulvar jumps guard but Gracie stands there with Sulvar around his waist. Sulvar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Sulvar pulls guard.
Gracie seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sulvar keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sulvar keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Sulvar 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.#T1#
Gracie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sulvar wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Sulvar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Sulvar keeps moving. #T2#
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Gracie has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Rivers Edge Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Sulvar is working hard here to advance position.
Sulvar working a defensive guard but Gracie passes into half guard.
Gracie is trying to control. Sulvar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sulvar wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sulvar tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Gracie has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (0) vs (3) Gracie#SUB2#
Gracie swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Sulvar is now in Gracie's guard. A big mistake from Gracie there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (2) vs (3) Gracie#T3#
Sulvar won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Sulvar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sulvar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sulvar advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (5) vs (3) Gracie
Gracie stops Sulvar from passing to mount. #T4#
Sulvar is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sulvar is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Gracie's shoulder. That is not cool.
Sulvar tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gracie's legs.
Sulvar trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here. #T5#
Gracie regains half guard there - taking advantage of Sulvar's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Sulvar is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Sulvar passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (8) vs (3) Gracie
Gracie wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Sulvar (11) vs (3) Gracie#T6#
Sulvar has the hooks in. Gracie is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sulvar wants to control but Gracie manages to buck him off and is now in Sulvar's guard! Nice work there by Gracie! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (11) vs (5) Gracie
Gracie trying to control but Sulvar is working from the bottom. #T7#
Sulvar is pulling down on Gracie's head to control his posture.
Gracie is pushing down on Sulvar's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sulvar is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sulvar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sulvar manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T8#
Sulvar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (13) vs (5) Gracie
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracie is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (13) vs (7) Gracie
Sulvar looking for a sweep. Not yet Sulvar, not yet.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Sulvar is retaining full guard.
Sulvar pulls Gracie in close to his closed guard and prevents Gracie from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sulvar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracie's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (15) vs (7) Gracie#T9##SUB2#
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sulvar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sulvar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sulvar looking to pass the guard.
Gracie looking to control.
#T10##SUB2#
Gracie has his foot on Sulvar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sulvar works his way back into a safe position though.
Sulvar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Sulvar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sulvar has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sulvar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sulvar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now. #T11##SUB2#
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sulvar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sulvar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sulvar trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom. #T12##SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sulvar works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Sulvar controlling the pace.
Sulvar tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it. #T13#
Gracie wants to get back to full guard but Sulvar has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (18) vs (7) Gracie
Gracie has given up his back here. Will Sulvar look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Sulvar (21) vs (7) Gracie
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T14#
Gracie tries to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Will Sulvar go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
And that's the end of the fight!
Sulvar takes the fight on points by 21 to 7.
Tres Sulvar thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Submission Quest: Arrive
Date: Apr 30, 2022 |
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 18 wins and 13 losses; Tres Sulvar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 8 losses; Xandao Couceiro!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Couceiro dives in and scores a takedown into Sulvar's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sulvar (0) vs (2) Couceiro
Sulvar keeping full guard, as Couceiro tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sulvar is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (2) vs (2) Couceiro
Sulvar trying to control the position from guard on top but Couceiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sulvar stands and throws Couceiro's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (5) vs (2) Couceiro
Couceiro gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sulvar (7) vs (2) Couceiro
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couceiro working to try and regain half guard.
#T1#
Sulvar controlling from the full mount.
Couceiro gets back to half guard.
Sulvar controlling the action here.
Couceiro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sulvar 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.
Couceiro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sulvar seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sulvar wants to control from the top but Couceiro keeps moving. #T2#
Sulvar trying to move into half guard but instead Couceiro has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (7) vs (4) Couceiro#SUB2#
Couceiro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Couceiro is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sulvar wants to improve his position but instead Couceiro has moved into half guard.
Couceiro is taking a breather. Sulvar 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.#T3##SUB2#
Couceiro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sulvar sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Couceiro is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Sulvar as he works his way to full guard.
Couceiro tries to free his leg and advance position but Sulvar is retaining full guard.
Sulvar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Couceiro's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (9) vs (4) Couceiro
Sulvar slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sulvar looking to sit in guard and control but Couceiro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (9) vs (6) Couceiro
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Sulvar wants to sweep but no luck.
My spies in Catch Wrestling L.A. inform me that Couceiro has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sulvar controlling the position.
Couceiro trying to control but Sulvar is working from the bottom.
Sulvar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Couceiro trying to control but Sulvar is working from the bottom. #T5#
Sulvar working a defensive guard here.
Couceiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Sulvar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Couceiro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sulvar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Couceiro looking to sit in guard and control but Sulvar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (11) vs (6) Couceiro#T6#
Sulvar showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sulvar stopping the sweep attempt from Couceiro.
Sulvar trying to control but Couceiro is working from the bottom.
Sulvar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Couceiro keeping moving, preventing Sulvar from controlling successfully.
Couceiro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sulvar is one step ahead there. #T7#
Sulvar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Couceiro is keeping the position for now.
Couceiro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sulvar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sulvar looking to sit in guard and control but Couceiro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (11) vs (8) Couceiro
Couceiro trying to control but Sulvar is working from the bottom. #T8#
Couceiro pushes down on Sulvar's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sulvar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Couceiro is working away from the top position though.
Sulvar trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Couceiro manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (11) vs (11) Couceiro
Couceiro content just to control the position here.
Couceiro trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sulvar can't escape the position.
#T9#
Sulvar wants to control but Couceiro is having none of it.
Couceiro wants to control the pace but Sulvar is squirming around nicely.
Sulvar regains half guard.#SUB2#
Sulvar is defending against the submission attempts here by Couceiro.
Couceiro keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T10#
Sulvar keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB2#
Couceiro is looking for a kimura but Sulvar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Couceiro to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Couceiro is trying to work for a kimura but Sulvar is defending well.
Sulvar is pressing down on Couceiro's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T11#
Couceiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Sulvar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Couceiro advances to half guard.
Sulvar wants to improve his position but Couceiro is controlling well.
Sulvar keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Couceiro is trying to control. Sulvar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sulvar is looking to improve his position.
#T12#
Sulvar is not content to let Couceiro control the position.
Couceiro is looking to advance position but Sulvar won't allow it.
Sulvar preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Couceiro is looking to advance position but Sulvar won't allow it. #T13#
Couceiro wants to take a breather but Sulvar is having none of it.
Sulvar tries to get to full guard but Couceiro has control of the leg.
Sulvar is trying to control but Couceiro passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (11) vs (14) Couceiro#SUB2#
Couceiro goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sulvar rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Couceiro's guard! Nice work there by Sulvar! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (13) vs (14) Couceiro
Couceiro keeping moving, preventing Sulvar from controlling successfully.
Sulvar wants to pass the guard but Couceiro is keeping the position.#T14##SUB2#
Couceiro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sulvar defends well.
Sulvar forces his way into half guard.
Sulvar not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Couceiro looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sulvar is thwarting Couceiro's attempts to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Couceiro wins on points by 14 to 13.
After winning the bout, Xandao Couceiro thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
ENIGMA SUB WRESTLING 3
Date: Mar 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Hudson Clarkson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 13 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Eddie Farnsworth and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Clarkson shoots in for a takedown but Sulvar shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sulvar feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Sulvar closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Clarkson did well to prevent Sulvar getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Clarkson (0) vs (2) Sulvar
Sulvar with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Clarkson looking for submissions off his back.
Clarkson is looking to improve his position.
Sulvar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Clarkson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Clarkson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sulvar pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Clarkson looking for a kimura from the bottom but Sulvar passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Clarkson (0) vs (5) Sulvar
Sulvar is staying tight to Clarkson's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T1#
Clarkson is looking for a sweep.
Clarkson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Clarkson is looking to control Sulvar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Clarkson avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Sulvar is looking for a kimura here.
Sulvar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Clarkson actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Sulvar is looking to advance position but Clarkson won't allow it.
Sulvar passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Clarkson (0) vs (8) Sulvar
Sulvar tries to control but Clarkson wriggling away.
We've been hearing good reports from Clarkson'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.
Sulvar is trying to take his opponent's back.
Clarkson tries to reverse the position but Sulvar maintains control.
Clarkson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Clarkson working to try and regain half guard.
Sulvar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Clarkson tries to reverse the position but Sulvar maintains control.
Clarkson wants to hold on but Sulvar pushes him away.
Sulvar controlling the pace for now.
Clarkson regains half guard.
Sulvar wants to free his trapped foot but Clarkson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sulvar trying to control the action but Clarkson is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Clarkson looking for submissions off his back.
Clarkson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Sulvar has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Clarkson (0) vs (11) Sulvar
Sulvar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Clarkson is trying desperately to improve position.
Sulvar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Clarkson is controlling an arm, preventing Sulvar from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T5#
Sulvar controlling from mount.
Clarkson tries to hold on but Sulvar postures up.
Sulvar controlling from mount.
Let's hope that Sulvar 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.
Sulvar looking to control but Clarkson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sulvar moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Clarkson (0) vs (14) Sulvar
Clarkson can't escape the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sulvar keeps control of the position easily here as Clarkson tries to buck him off.
Clarkson trying to control the action but Sulvar just sinks the hooks in. #T6#
Clarkson wants to escape the position.
Clarkson just trying to survive but Sulvar is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Clarkson is really stuck here.
Sulvar not allowing Clarkson to control his hands.
Sulvar is looking to control Clarkson but Clarkson is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Sulvar controlling from the back.#SUB2#
Sulvar has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Sulvar biding his time, controlling Clarkson. #T7#
Clarkson trying to control the position but Sulvar manages to sink in the hooks.
Sulvar doesn't have the hooks in and Clarkson manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clarkson (2) vs (14) Sulvar#SUB2#
Sulvar has his feet on Clarkson's thighs here. He's pushed Clarkson off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Clarkson screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tres Sulvar!
An out of breath Tres Sulvar 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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Event:
CWC 295 Pavlov vs Sakaraba
Date: Feb 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 12 losses; Tres Sulvar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 32 losses; Mike Schultz!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Schultz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sulvar but Sulvar pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sulvar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Schultz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Schultz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sulvar slaps away a takedown attempt from Schultz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sulvar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Schultz's waist but Schultz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sulvar off to one side. #CL#
Sulvar clinches.
Sulvar fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tres Sulvar. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Schultz has clasped his hands together around Sulvar's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sulvar (0) vs (4) Schultz
Sulvar is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here as Schultz stalls from top position.#T1#
Schultz is looking to take a break and control but Sulvar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sulvar manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Sulvar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Schultz controlling the pace.
Sulvar 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.#T2#
Sulvar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sulvar wants to control but Schultz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sulvar is trying to get back to full guard.
Sulvar regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sulvar is trying to control the position but Schultz postures up. #T3##SUB#
Sulvar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Schultz defends well.
Sulvar looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sulvar wants to sweep but no luck.
Schultz controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Schultz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sulvar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Schultz has managed to get both his arms back between Sulvar's legs - danger averted.
Schultz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Sulvar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schultz is one step ahead there.
Sulvar looking to control but Schultz passes into half guard.
Well, if Schultz 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.
#T5#
Schultz is thwarting Sulvar's attempts to control the position.
Sulvar is looking to improve his position.
Schultz has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Clark's Champion's. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sulvar manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Schultz pushes down on Sulvar's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sulvar tries to get to full guard but Schultz has control of the leg. #T6#
Sulvar wants to control but Schultz is keeping busy.
Sulvar is looking to improve his position.
Schultz controlling the action here.
Sulvar is trying to get back to full guard.#T7#
Schultz is keen to just control but Sulvar is a slippery customer.
Sulvar tries to get to full guard but Schultz has control of the leg.
Sulvar trying to control but Schultz postures up.
Schultz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Schultz wants to control but Sulvar is keeping him busy. #T8#
Sulvar trying to control but Schultz postures up.
#SUB#
Sulvar actively working from the bottom here.
Schultz controlling the pace.
Schultz is thwarting Sulvar's attempts to control the position.
Schultz not doing much here.
Sulvar trying to control here.
#T9#
Schultz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sulvar wants to control but Schultz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Schultz is looking to stall here but Sulvar recovers full guard.
Schultz looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T10#
Sulvar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sulvar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Schultz looking to pass the guard.
Schultz trying to control the position from guard on top but Sulvar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schultz controlling from the top position. #T11#
Schultz won't allow Sulvar to sweep him here.
Schultz trying to control but Sulvar is working from the bottom.
Sulvar is looking to sweep but instead, Schultz has passed into half guard.
Sulvar is not content to let Schultz control the position.#T12#
Sulvar wants to control but Schultz is keeping busy.
Sulvar tries to roll over but Schultz keeps him under control.
Sulvar manages to get to full guard.
Sulvar working a defensive guard here.
Schultz content to stall in guard here.
Schultz won't allow Sulvar to sweep him here. #T13#
Schultz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sulvar wants to sweep but no luck.
Schultz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T14#
Sulvar wants to sweep but no luck.
Sulvar being controlled here, momentarily.
Sulvar wants to sweep but no luck.
Schultz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sulvar keeping full guard, as Schultz tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schultz postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schultz wins on points by 4 to 0.
An out of breath and clearly excited Mike Schultz thanked UnderGround Supplements for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
CWC 293- Sitsongrit v Sakaraba
Date: Jan 30, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 12 losses; Tres Sulvar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 8 losses; Mark Merel!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Sulvar shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Merel is trying to defend but Sulvar finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sulvar (2) vs (0) Merel
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.
Merel tries to roll over but Sulvar keeps him under control.
Merel keeps trying to improve his position.
Sulvar controlling the action here.
Sulvar seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Merel for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Merel manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T1#
Sulvar looking to pass the guard.
Merel being controlled here, momentarily.
Merel looking for a sweep. Not yet Merel, not yet. #SUB2#
Merel working for a triangle but Sulvar defends it easily.
Merel looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Merel is trying to control the position but Sulvar postures up.
Merel being controlled here, momentarily.
Sulvar continues to stall.
Merel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sulvar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
More hug and hope from Sulvar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sulvar has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Merel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sulvar manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (2) vs (2) Merel#T4#
Sulvar seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Sulvar looking for a guillotine here but Merel defends easily.
#SUB2#
Merel drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sulvar looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sulvar looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sulvar! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sulvar (6) vs (2) Merel
Merel is not content to let Sulvar control the position. #T5#
Sulvar is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Merel is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Merel is looking to reverse the position.
Sulvar slows the pace down.
Merel gets back to half guard.
Sulvar sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Merel trying to control here.
#T6#
Sulvar is controlling the pace.
Sulvar is trying to control the action in half guard but Merel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T7#
Sulvar tries to pass to full mount but Merel defends it.
Merel has his hands clasped together around Sulvar's back. He's all about the action.
Merel tries to roll over but Sulvar keeps him under control.
Sulvar performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Merel wants to improve his position but Sulvar is controlling well.
#T8#
Sulvar wants to pass to mount but Merel is defending the position.
Sulvar is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Merel is controlling Sulvar's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Merel tries to get to full guard but Sulvar has control of the leg.
Sulvar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T9##SUB2#
Merel actively working from the bottom here.
Still in half guard, Sulvar seems content to control.
Sulvar trying to control the action but Merel is working from the bottom.
Sulvar performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sulvar wants to pass to mount but Merel is defending the position. #T10#
Sulvar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sulvar is looking to take a break and control but Merel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Merel wants to get back to full guard.
Sulvar moves into full mount! Merel won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (9) vs (2) Merel
Merel is trying to escape the mount.
Sulvar looking to control and managing it successfully. #T11#
Sulvar wants to control but Merel has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Merel is looking for a sweep. Sulvar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sulvar is trying to control. Merel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sulvar is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (12) vs (2) Merel
Sulvar controlling his opponent.
Sulvar takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Sulvar (15) vs (2) Merel#T12#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Sulvar controlling the positon.
Merel rolls, trying to escape but Sulvar keeps control of the position.
Merel trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Sulvar has the hooks in. Merel is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Sulvar tries to get the hooks in deep but Merel pushed the leg off. #SUB#
Merel is trying to defend against the choke here but Sulvar has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Sulvar Tightens the hold and Merel taps out furiously! Sulvar displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tres Sulvar!
Tres Sulvar thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 292 - Amsterdam
Date: Jan 23, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 6 losses; Arthur Kincaid! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 11 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sulvar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kincaid shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sulvar defends it nicely.#TD2#
Sulvar 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: Kincaid (0) vs (2) Sulvar
Kincaid can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sulvar controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kincaid is controlling Sulvar's posture.
Sulvar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1##SUB#
Sulvar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kincaid has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sulvar has managed to get both his arms back between Kincaid's legs - danger averted.
Sulvar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sulvar is stalling in the full guard.
Sulvar trying to control but Kincaid is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Kincaid is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Sulvar frees his head nicely. Oh but Kincaid has switched to an armbar! Sulvar is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Arthur Kincaid!
A relieved looking Arthur Kincaid 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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Event:
CWC 291 - Helsinki
Date: Jan 16, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 17 losses; Jurgen Tetsuo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 11 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Sulvar closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Tetsuo (0) vs (4) Sulvar
Tetsuo is looking to regain half guard here but Sulvar keeps moving and retains side control.
Tetsuo wants to control but Sulvar postures up.
Tetsuo is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sulvar tries to move into full mount but can't pass Tetsuo's legs.
Sulvar moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Tetsuo (0) vs (6) Sulvar
Tetsuo is trying desperately to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sulvar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tetsuo stops Sulvar from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T1#
Sulvar is still trying to improve position.
Sulvar looking to control but Tetsuo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sulvar controlling from the full mount.
Sulvar tries to control but Tetsuo wriggling away.
Sulvar controlling his opponent. #T2#
Tetsuo 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.
Tetsuo looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Sulvar controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Sulvar's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sulvar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tetsuo is looking to escape.
Sulvar controlling the position easily from mount.
Tetsuo is controlling an arm, preventing Sulvar from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T4#
Sulvar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tetsuo is looking to get to half guard.
Tetsuo has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Sulvar's lack of action.
Sulvar trying to mount his opponent but Tetsuo defends it.
Tetsuo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sulvar trying to mount his opponent but Tetsuo defends it. #T5#
Tetsuo wants to improve his position but Sulvar is controlling well.
Sulvar trying to pass the guard but Tetsuo defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sulvar in particular looking to stall.
Sulvar wants to advance to full mount but Tetsuo doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T6#
Sulvar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sulvar is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sulvar has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Count Dante's Deadliest Academy. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Sulvar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sulvar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sulvar is fighting to break Tetsuo's control of his arms but Tetsuo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sulvar stays in close to Tetsuo's body and controls the position.
Tetsuo keeping moving, preventing Sulvar from controlling successfully. #T7#
Tetsuo keeping full guard, as Sulvar tries to pass.
Sulvar's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sulvar trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Tetsuo manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tetsuo (2) vs (6) Sulvar
Sulvar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tetsuo's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tetsuo (2) vs (8) Sulvar
Sulvar wants to control from the top but Tetsuo keeps moving. #T8#
Sulvar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sulvar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tetsuo keeping moving, preventing Sulvar from controlling successfully.
Tetsuo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sulvar controls the pace.
Sulvar trying to move into half guard but instead Tetsuo has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tetsuo (4) vs (8) Sulvar
Tetsuo passes Sulvar's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tetsuo prevents Sulvar from improving his position.#T9#
Sulvar trying to control but Tetsuo postures up.
Sulvar tries to roll over but Tetsuo keeps him under control.
Tetsuo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T10#
Sulvar tries to roll over but Tetsuo keeps him under control.
Sulvar regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tetsuo postures up.
Sulvar managing to control the position.
Sulvar trying to keep a closed guard but Tetsuo is proving a slippery customer.
#T11#
Tetsuo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sulvar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tetsuo is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sulvar is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tetsuo (4) vs (10) Sulvar
Tetsuo is trying to control the position but Sulvar postures up. #T12#
Sulvar controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tetsuo trying to control the position here.
Sulvar controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tetsuo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T13#
Sulvar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
More stalling from Sulvar.
Tetsuo pulls Sulvar in to control the position.
Sulvar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sulvar is pushing down on Tetsuo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tetsuo is fighting to maintain full guard but Sulvar has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tetsuo keeping hold of Sulvar's head, controlling as best he can.
Tetsuo regains full guard. Nicely done. #T14#
Sulvar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sulvar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tetsuo is keeping the position for now.
Sulvar trying to control the position from guard on top but Tetsuo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sulvar sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tetsuo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sulvar wins on points by 10 to 4.
A relieved looking Tres Sulvar thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Jurgen Tetsuo had this to say: 'I Want a Rematch As soon as tomorrow'. |
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Event:
CWC 290 - Montreal
Date: Jan 09, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Amir Ziyaeddin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 11 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sulvar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ziyaeddin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sulvar dives in and grabs Ziyaeddin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ziyaeddin pushes down on Sulvar's head and hops out.#TD2#
Sulvar closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sulvar lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ziyaeddin (0) vs (2) Sulvar
Ziyaeddin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ziyaeddin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ziyaeddin controlling Sulvar's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sulvar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ziyaeddin swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Sulvar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Ziyaeddin'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.
Let's hope that Sulvar 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.
Ziyaeddin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sulvar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sulvar stopping the sweep attempt from Ziyaeddin.
Sulvar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ziyaeddin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sulvar controls the pace.
Ziyaeddin trying to control the position.
Sulvar trying to control but Ziyaeddin is working from the bottom. #T2#
Ziyaeddin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ziyaeddin (2) vs (2) Sulvar
Ziyaeddin tries to free his leg and advance position but Sulvar is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ziyaeddin preventing the sweep.
Sulvar has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Count Dante's Deadliest Academy. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Sulvar looking to control.
Ziyaeddin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sulvar won't allow Ziyaeddin to pass to mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ziyaeddin prevents Sulvar from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sulvar manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ziyaeddin wants to pass the guard but Sulvar is keeping the position.
Sulvar 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: Ziyaeddin (2) vs (4) Sulvar#T3#
Ziyaeddin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sulvar sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sulvar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ziyaeddin is keeping the position for now.
Sulvar showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Sulvar.
Ziyaeddin wants to control the position but Sulvar says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T4#
Sulvar is thwarting Ziyaeddin's attempts to control the position.
Ziyaeddin holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Sulvar wants to free his trapped foot but Ziyaeddin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sulvar keeps trying to improve his position.
Sulvar is controlling the pace.
#T5#
Sulvar trying to mount his opponent but Ziyaeddin defends it.
Ziyaeddin is pressing down on Sulvar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sulvar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ziyaeddin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ziyaeddin working a defensive guard here.
Sulvar stopping the sweep attempt from Ziyaeddin.
Sulvar looking to pass the guard. #T6#
Ziyaeddin controls Sulvar momentarily but Sulvar frees himself.
Sulvar is pushing down on Ziyaeddin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ziyaeddin is fighting to maintain full guard but Sulvar has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ziyaeddin trying to control but Sulvar postures up.
Ziyaeddin is staying active underneath Sulvar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sulvar prevents Ziyaeddin from improving his position.
Sulvar is controlling the pace.
Sulvar is looking to take a break and control but Ziyaeddin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T7#
Ziyaeddin is trying to get back to full guard.
Sulvar keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
It looks like Sulvar 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.
Ziyaeddin is looking to improve his position.
Sulvar trying to pass the guard but Ziyaeddin defending well.
Ziyaeddin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sulvar is working away from the top position though.#T8#
Ziyaeddin is looking to improve his position.
Sulvar is looking to take a break and control but Ziyaeddin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sulvar is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sulvar controlling the action here.
Ziyaeddin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sulvar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ziyaeddin looking for a sweep. Not yet Ziyaeddin, not yet. #T9#
Sulvar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ziyaeddin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sulvar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ziyaeddin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sulvar pushing down on Ziyaeddin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ziyaeddin is controlling Sulvar's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ziyaeddin is trying to get back to full guard.
Sulvar is pressing down on Ziyaeddin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ziyaeddin is holding on for now. #T10#
Sulvar content to control rather than advance.
Ziyaeddin trying to control here.
Sulvar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ziyaeddin is trying to get back to full guard.
Ziyaeddin wants to control but Sulvar is keeping busy.
#T11#
Sulvar slows the pace down in half guard.
Ziyaeddin is staying active underneath Sulvar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sulvar wants to pass the guard but Ziyaeddin is defending well.
Sulvar controlling the action here.
Sulvar is trying to control the action in half guard but Ziyaeddin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T12#
Ziyaeddin wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Sulvar seems content to control.
Sulvar is looking to take a break and control but Ziyaeddin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ziyaeddin controlling the position well.
Sulvar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ziyaeddin keeps working.
Sulvar is controlling the pace.
Sulvar tries to pass to full mount but Ziyaeddin defends it. #T13#
Ziyaeddin is trying to get back to full guard.
Sulvar content to control rather than advance.
Ziyaeddin wants to improve his position but Sulvar is controlling well.
Ziyaeddin trying to control here.
Sulvar prevents Ziyaeddin from improving his position.#T14#
Sulvar sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sulvar tries to pass to full mount but Ziyaeddin defends it.
Sulvar with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ziyaeddin is looking for a sweep. Sulvar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ziyaeddin controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Ziyaeddin wants to improve his position but Sulvar is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Sulvar wins on points by 4 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Tres Sulvar thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 288 - Helsinki
Date: Dec 26, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Jorge Dos Santos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 11 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Sulvar closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dos Santos to the mat! Dos Santos manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dos Santos (0) vs (2) Sulvar
Sulvar wants to control from the top but Dos Santos keeps moving.
Dos Santos controls Sulvar momentarily but Sulvar frees himself.
Dos Santos keeping moving, preventing Sulvar from controlling successfully.
Dos Santos can't keep his opponent in guard - Sulvar advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sulvar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dos Santos knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Santos has his hands clasped together around Sulvar's back. He's all about the action.
Sulvar controlling the action here. #T1#
Sulvar moves into full mount! Dos Santos won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Dos Santos (0) vs (5) Sulvar
Sulvar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sulvar's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Sulvar pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Sulvar content just to control the position here.
My spies in Count Dante's Deadliest Academy inform me that Sulvar has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Dos Santos is working to get back to half guard.
Dos Santos wants to control but Sulvar is having none of it.#T3#
Dos Santos is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sulvar tries to control but Dos Santos wriggling away.
Sulvar controlling the pace for now.
Dos Santos stops Sulvar from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Sulvar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dos Santos wants to control but Sulvar is having none of it.#SUB2#
Sulvar jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Dos Santos manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T4#
Dos Santos is looking for a sweep.
Sulvar tries to move into full mount but can't pass Dos Santos's legs.
Dos Santos is trying to improve his position.
Sulvar tries to advance to mount but can't.
Sulvar taking a breather here.
Dos Santos tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T5#
Dos Santos is being controlled here.
You can see the frustration on Dos Santos's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sulvar controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sulvar trying to control the position but Dos Santos is working away. #SUB2#
Sulvar tries for a kimura but Dos Santos is defending well.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T6#
Sulvar is looking to take a break and control but Dos Santos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dos Santos is trying to get back to half guard.
Sulvar trying to control the action but Dos Santos is working from the bottom.
Dos Santos is trying to get back to half guard.
Dos Santos can't do much from the bottom here. #T7#
Dos Santos is letting Sulvar control him for a moment.
Sulvar has control of an arm but Dos Santos manages to advance to Sulvar's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dos Santos (4) vs (5) Sulvar
Sulvar rolls, trying to escape but Dos Santos keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Dos Santos is looking for the choke from the back position but Sulvar is controlling his hands well.
Sulvar rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Sulvar manages to get to full guard.
#T8##SUB2#
Sulvar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dos Santos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Sulvar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dos Santos seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T9##SUB2#
Sulvar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dos Santos defends well.
Sulvar keeping moving, preventing Dos Santos from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Dos Santos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sulvar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dos Santos has managed to get both his arms back between Sulvar's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Sulvar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dos Santos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sulvar keeping moving, preventing Dos Santos from controlling successfully. #T10#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sulvar is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dos Santos (4) vs (7) Sulvar
Sulvar's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sulvar passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sulvar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dos Santos is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Roosters Coop, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T11##SUB2#
Sulvar 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.
Sulvar moves into full mount! Dos Santos won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Dos Santos (4) vs (10) Sulvar
Sulvar looking to control and managing it successfully. #T12#
It looks like Sulvar 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.
Sulvar wants to control the action but instead Dos Santos gets a body lock and reverses into Sulvar's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dos Santos (6) vs (10) Sulvar
Dos Santos trying to control but Sulvar is working from the bottom.
Dos Santos seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T13#
Sulvar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dos Santos is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sulvar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dos Santos manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dos Santos (6) vs (12) Sulvar
Dos Santos keeping full guard, as Sulvar tries to pass. #T14#
Sulvar trying to control the position from guard on top but Dos Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sulvar works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dos Santos is looking to improve his position.
Sulvar is thwarting Dos Santos's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Sulvar is trying to work for a kimura but Dos Santos is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dos Santos is pressing down on Sulvar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sulvar wins on points by 12 to 6.
Tres Sulvar took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Big Chief Nutrition & Laundry Services for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
CWC 250
Date: Aug 15, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Kevin Huang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 10 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Sulvar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Huang closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Huang successfully pulls guard.
Huang keeping full guard, as Sulvar tries to pass.
Sulvar trying to control but Huang is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sulvar looking to sit in guard and control but Huang gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huang (2) vs (0) Sulvar
Sulvar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Huang is one step ahead there. #T1##SUB2#
Sulvar working for submissions but it's allowed Huang to get to half guard.
Sulvar manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Sulvar isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Huang stacks Sulvar on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Huang! Score +3 for passing guard: Huang (5) vs (0) Sulvar
Sulvar is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Sulvar keeps trying to improve his position.
Sulvar looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sulvar is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Huang controls the position from side control.#T4#
Sulvar tries to improve position but can't.
Huang taking a breather here.
Sulvar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sulvar is not content to let Huang control the position. #T5#
Sulvar is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T6#
Huang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sulvar keeps working.
Sulvar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Huang wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sulvar manages to work his way to half guard, despite Huang's best efforts.
Huang passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Huang (8) vs (0) Sulvar
Sulvar is trying desperately to improve position.
Huang manages to capitalize on a mistake by Sulvar to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Huang (11) vs (0) Sulvar
A bit of a pause in the action here. Huang controlling the positon.
Huang seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T7#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
I really don't envy Sulvar right now.
Sulvar is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T8#
Huang is trying to stick to Sulvar's back but Sulvar is turning into Huang. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Huang's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sulvar. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huang (11) vs (2) Sulvar
Sulvar trying to control but Huang is working from the bottom.
Sulvar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sulvar looking to sit in guard and control but Huang gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huang (13) vs (2) Sulvar#SUB2#
Sulvar looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Huang passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Huang (16) vs (2) Sulvar
Sulvar manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huang (16) vs (4) Sulvar
Sulvar wants to take a breather but Huang is having none of it. #T9#
Huang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Huang manages to get to full guard.
Huang controlling the position.
Sulvar trying to control the position from guard on top but Huang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huang might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Sulvar is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Huang is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Huang has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huang (18) vs (4) Sulvar
Huang stands and throws Sulvar's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Huang (21) vs (4) Sulvar#T10#
Sulvar is not content to let Huang control the position.
Sulvar is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sulvar gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sulvar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T11##SUB2#
Sulvar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Huang can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Huang stays in close to Sulvar's body and controls the position.
Huang continues to stall.
Huang preventing the sweep. #T12#
Huang sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sulvar 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.#SUB2#
Sulvar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Huang can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sulvar 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.#SUB2#
Sulvar has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Huang is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Sulvar. Score +3 for passing guard: Huang (24) vs (4) Sulvar
Sulvar tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T13#
Sulvar sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sulvar wants to improve his position but Huang is controlling well.
Huang uses his free foot to push down on Sulvar's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sulvar. Score +3 for passing guard: Huang (27) vs (4) Sulvar
Huang controlling from the full mount.
Sulvar can't escape the position.
#T14#
Sulvar is trying to reverse the position but instead Huang has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Huang (30) vs (4) Sulvar
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Sulvar wants to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Huang trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Sulvar doesn't escape.
Huang controlling well, preventing Sulvar from escaping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Huang takes the fight on points by 30 to 4.
Kevin Huang gave a mention to UnderGround Supplements in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
CACC 245
Date: Aug 08, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 10 losses; Tres Sulvar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Ruben Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sulvar.
Gracie drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sulvar defends it well.
Sulvar goes for a double leg but Gracie avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gracie continues to drive forward.
Sulvar gets underhooks to prevent Gracie's takedown attempt.
Sulvar stops a takedown attempt from Gracie.
#TD2#
Gracie manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Sulvar from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Sulvar pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Sulvar pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sulvar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sulvar is stalling in the full guard.
Sulvar wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Sulvar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sulvar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sulvar is looking to advance position but Gracie has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sulvar (0) vs (4) Gracie
Sulvar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Sulvar regains half guard.
Gracie is pressing down on Sulvar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sulvar is holding on for now.
Sulvar wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Sulvar defends it.
Sulvar is positioning himself well to prevent Gracie advancing to mount.
Sulvar tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Sulvar defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Sulvar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sulvar is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracie's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sulvar (4) vs (4) Gracie
Gracie tries to break free.
Sulvar slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Sulvar trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Sulvar biding his time, controlling Gracie.
Gracie is trying to break free.
#T4#
Gracie turns into Sulvar and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (4) vs (6) Gracie
Gracie preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sulvar is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (6) vs (6) Gracie
Sulvar trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sulvar works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gracie trying to control from the bottom.
Sulvar is controlling the pace.
Sulvar'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.#T5#
Sulvar is pressing down on Gracie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracie is holding on for now.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Sulvar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Well, if Sulvar 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.
#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T6#
Gracie trying to control but Sulvar postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sulvar passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (9) vs (6) Gracie
Gracie stops Sulvar from passing to mount.
Gracie tries to buck Sulvar off but Sulvar is having none of it.
Sulvar advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sulvar (11) vs (6) Gracie
Sulvar is stalling here but it's allowed Gracie to get half guard.
Sulvar trying to pass the guard but Gracie defending well. #T7#
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
Sulvar sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sulvar prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Sulvar wants to free his trapped foot but Gracie is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sulvar controlling the action here.
Gracie tries to roll over but Sulvar keeps him under control.#T8##SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie gets full guard.
Sulvar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sulvar tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard. #T9##SUB2#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sulvar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sulvar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sulvar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sulvar defends well.
Sulvar sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sulvar wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.#T10#
Sulvar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sulvar is one step ahead there.
Sulvar is stalling in the full guard.
Sulvar has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sulvar looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (11) vs (8) Gracie#T11#
Sulvar is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Sulvar keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gracie is stalling in the full guard.
Sulvar is trying to keep Gracie in close.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sulvar is keeping the position for now.
Gracie is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T12#
Sulvar managing to control the position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Sulvar.
Sulvar wants to control but Gracie passes easily into half guard.
Gracie wants to free his trapped foot but Sulvar is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sulvar is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
Sulvar wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
My spies in Rivers Edge Gym inform me that Gracie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T13#
Sulvar controlling the position well.
Sulvar wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Sulvar won't allow it.
Sulvar makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sulvar.
Gracie being controlled here momentarily. #T14#
Gracie wants to control from the top but Sulvar keeps moving.
Sulvar has control of Gracie's left arm, preventing Gracie from doing any damage.
Sulvar wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sulvar holds on and takes a little breather.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sulvar takes the fight on points by 11 to 8.
Tres Sulvar took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Big Chief Nutrition & Laundry Services (80%) for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
CWC 229
Date: Jul 18, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 9 losses; Tres Sulvar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Helio Silva!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, David Schapiro and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Silva gets a clinch. #TD2#
Silva gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sulvar (0) vs (2) Silva
Sulvar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sulvar is keeping the position for now.
Silva won't allow Sulvar to sweep him here.
Sulvar 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.
Sulvar has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Silva is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sulvar 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.#T1#
Sulvar wants to hit a sweep here but Silva passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sulvar there! Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (0) vs (5) Silva
Silva avoids the attempt from Sulvar to control.
Silva is trying to take his opponent's back.
Sulvar tries to hold on but Silva pushes him away.
Silva looking to control and managing it successfully.
Silva manages to capitalize on a mistake by Sulvar to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Sulvar (0) vs (8) Silva#T2#
Sulvar is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Silva trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Sulvar doesn't escape.
Sulvar is trying to break free.
Silva just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Sulvar trying to control the action but Silva just sinks the hooks in.
Silva is riding his opponent, not letting Sulvar buck him off. #T3#
Silva is not going to allow Sulvar to sit and survive in this position.
Silva controlling well, preventing Sulvar from escaping the position.
Silva has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Sulvar's body.
A lull in the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sulvar rolls, trying to escape but Silva keeps control of the position.
Silva controlling the position well here. Sulvar rolled but Silva kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Sulvar rolls, trying to escape but Silva keeps control of the position.
#T4#
Sulvar just trying to survive but Silva is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
I really don't envy Sulvar right now.
I would not like to be Sulvar right now.
Sulvar is in bad spot here.
Sulvar trying to control the hands but Silva breaks the grip.
Sulvar rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Sulvar is looking to control Silva's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sulvar avoid being mounted?#T5#
Sulvar wants to improve his position but Silva is controlling well.
Sulvar is trying to control but Silva passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (0) vs (11) Silva
Silva staying calm.
Sulvar is trying to improve his position.
Sulvar struggling a bit here.#T6#
Sulvar gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Silva is taking a breather. Sulvar 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.
Sulvar is trying to maintain the position but Silva is very close to passing his half guard.#T7#
Well, if Silva 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.
Sulvar tries to get to full guard but Silva has control of the leg.
Sulvar is looking to get back to full guard here but Silva has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (0) vs (14) Silva
Sulvar gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sulvar is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T8#
Sulvar is looking to control Silva's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sulvar avoid being mounted?
Silva perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sulvar manages to get to full guard.
Sulvar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there.
Sulvar wants to improve his position but instead Silva has moved into half guard.
#T9#
Silva with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sulvar is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sulvar trying to control from the bottom.
Sulvar is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Silva seems content to control.
Sulvar is trying to get back to full guard.
Sulvar has his hands clasped together around Silva's back. He's all about the action.
Sulvar is staying active underneath Silva, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T10#
Sulvar preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Silva is taking a breather. Sulvar 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.
Sulvar is trying to get back to full guard.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Sulvar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T11#
Sulvar wants to control but Silva is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Silva trying to mount his opponent but Sulvar defends it. #SUB#
Sulvar actively working from the bottom here.
Silva perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Silva is trying to control the action in half guard but Sulvar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sulvar is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Silva jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (0) vs (17) Silva
Silva is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Sulvar is trying to control Silva's posture but Silva avoids it. #T12#
Silva in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Sulvar tries to improve position but can't.
Sulvar controls the position for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sulvar continues to stall.#T13#
Sulvar tries to buck Silva off but Silva is having none of it.
Sulvar wants to control but Silva postures up.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Sulvar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sulvar is holding Silva down, trying to stall.#T14#
Silva working away.
Sulvar is looking to regain half guard here but Silva keeps moving and retains side control.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Sulvar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Sulvar will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silva wins on points by 17 to 0. |
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Event:
CWC 220
Date: Jul 04, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Valentin Saric! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 8 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Sulvar feints and as Saric raises his hands in defense, Sulvar changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Saric (0) vs (2) Sulvar
Saric bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sulvar's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saric (2) vs (2) Sulvar
Sulvar looking for a sweep. Not yet Sulvar, not yet.
We've been hearing good reports from Saric'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 pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saric slips nicely into half guard.
Saric is trying to control the action in half guard but Sulvar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Saric really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sulvar tries to get to full guard but Saric has control of the leg.
Sulvar is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Saric is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Saric (5) vs (2) Sulvar
Saric controlling the position easily from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saric is trying to take his opponent's back.
Saric looking to control but Sulvar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T1#
Saric is looking to work his way around to Sulvar's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Saric wants to control the action but instead Sulvar gets a body lock and reverses into Saric's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saric (5) vs (4) Sulvar
Saric is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Saric trying to control the position here.
Saric 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.
Saric will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sulvar stands and throws Saric's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Saric (5) vs (7) Sulvar#T2#
Saric is being controlled here.
Saric is not content to let Sulvar control the position.
Saric is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Saric regains half guard.
Saric is looking to improve his position.
Saric trying to control but Sulvar postures up.
Sulvar wants to control but Saric is keeping him busy.
Saric wants to control but Sulvar is keeping busy.
#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Saric is controlling Sulvar's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Saric wants to improve his position but Sulvar is controlling well.
Sulvar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Saric does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saric is looking to control Sulvar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Saric avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Sulvar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Saric moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Saric is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T4#
Sulvar trying to control but Saric is working from the bottom.
Sulvar controlling from the top position.
Saric looking to control but Sulvar passes into half guard.
Saric slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Saric looking for a sweep. Not yet Saric, not yet.
Saric is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T5#
Saric wants to sweep but no luck.
Saric can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sulvar controls the pace.
Saric keeping moving, preventing Sulvar from controlling successfully.
Saric wants to sweep here but Sulvar controlling him for the moment.
Saric is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sulvar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saric is keeping the position for now.
Saric looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T6#
Sulvar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sulvar stands and throws Saric's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Saric (5) vs (10) Sulvar
Sulvar taking a breather here.
Saric is looking to regain half guard here but Sulvar keeps moving and retains side control.
Sulvar is looking to take a break and control but Saric is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T7#
Saric manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sulvar is taking a breather. Saric 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.
Sulvar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Saric knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Saric wants to control but Sulvar is keeping busy.
#T8#
Saric manages to get to full guard.
Sulvar postures up.
Saric 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: Saric (7) vs (10) Sulvar
Saric wants to pass to mount but Sulvar is defending the position.
Sulvar is staying active underneath Saric, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Saric wants to advance to full mount but Sulvar doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Saric stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sulvar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sulvar looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T9#
Saric postures up.
Saric wants to pass the guard but Sulvar is keeping the position.
Sulvar looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Saric is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sulvar keeping moving, preventing Saric from controlling successfully.
Saric slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Saric (10) vs (10) Sulvar#T10#
Sulvar sneaks back into half guard.
Saric is looking to stall here but Sulvar recovers full guard.
Our spies down at at Advanced Fitness Inc. inform us that Sulvar has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Sulvar trying to keep a closed guard but Saric is proving a slippery customer.
Sulvar has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Saric drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Saric jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Saric looking to pass the guard. #T11#
Sulvar keeping moving, preventing Saric from controlling successfully.
Saric slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Saric trying to control the position from guard on top but Sulvar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sulvar holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Sulvar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sulvar looking for a sweep. Not yet Sulvar, not yet.
Saric advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Saric (13) vs (10) Sulvar#T12#
Saric wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sulvar keeps working.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Well,Saric is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Saric is looking to take a break and control but Sulvar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Saric works to advance to full mount. Sulvar defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Saric (15) vs (10) Sulvar
Saric looking to control but Sulvar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sulvar keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T13#
Saric controlling from the full mount.
Saric'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.
Saric can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sulvar is looking to escape.
Saric controlling the pace for now.
Sulvar 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: Saric (15) vs (12) Sulvar#T14#
Sulvar's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sulvar trying to control but Saric is working from the bottom.
Saric wants to sweep but no luck.
Saric is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Saric looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sulvar is one step ahead there.
Sulvar trying to control the position from guard on top but Saric is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Sulvar has gone for a leg lock! Saric slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sulvar's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saric (17) vs (12) Sulvar
And that's the end of the fight!
Saric takes the fight on points by 17 to 12. |
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Event:
CACC 213
Date: Jun 20, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 7 losses; Tres Sulvar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Alexey Andreev!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Kavanagh and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Sulvar shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Andreev napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sulvar (4) vs (0) Andreev
Andreev tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Andreev wants to control but Sulvar postures up.
Andreev is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Andreev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Sulvar tries for a kimura but Andreev is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Andreev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sulvar goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Andreev rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sulvar's guard! Nice work there by Andreev! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (4) vs (2) Andreev
Andreev looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Sulvar has Andreev pulled in close to control his posture.
Andreev wants to pass the guard but Sulvar is keeping the position.
Sulvar looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Andreev puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Sulvar is trying to get back to full guard.
Sulvar is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Advanced Fitness Inc. that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Andreev is trying to work for a kimura but Sulvar is defending well.
Andreev not doing much here.
#T2#
Sulvar is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andreev is trying to control. Sulvar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sulvar tries to get to full guard but Andreev has control of the leg.
Andreev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sulvar keeps working.
Sulvar holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T3#
Andreev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sulvar keeps working.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Andreev is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sulvar is trying to control but can't.
Andreev looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sulvar is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Andreev's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Andreev's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sulvar (8) vs (2) Andreev#T4#
Andreev tries to escape the position.
Andreev felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Sulvar not allowing Andreev to control his hands. #SUB#
Sulvar is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Andreev defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Sulvar 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, Andreev has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Andreev wants to control his opponent's hands but Sulvar gets his hands free.
Andreev breaks Sulvar's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (8) vs (4) Andreev#SUB2#
Andreev is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sulvar is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sulvar has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (10) vs (4) Andreev
Sulvar controlling from the top position. #T5#
Andreev wants to control but Sulvar passes easily into half guard.
Andreev wants to control but Sulvar is keeping busy.
Andreev is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Andreev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6##SUB#
Andreev is defending against the submission attempts here by Sulvar.
#SUB#
Sulvar is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Andreev to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Sulvar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sulvar wants to control from the top but Andreev keeps moving.
Sulvar postures up.
Andreev keeping moving, preventing Sulvar from controlling successfully. #T7#
Sulvar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Andreev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sulvar slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sulvar trying to control but Andreev is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Andreev is looking for a triangle but Sulvar pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Andreev looking for a guillotine here but Sulvar defends easily.
Sulvar trying to control the position from guard on top but Andreev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Sulvar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Sulvar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Andreev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sulvar has managed to get both his arms back between Andreev's legs - danger averted.
Sulvar trying to control the position from guard on top but Andreev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Andreev has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Sulvar doesn't defend quickly enough and Andreev has managed to lock this one up! Can Sulvar escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Andreev on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alexey Andreev!
Alexey Andreev decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CACC 205: Nielsen vs Silva Jr
Date: Jun 06, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Arthur Menezes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 6 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Menezes clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Menezes successfully pulls guard.
Sulvar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Sulvar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sulvar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Menezes keeping moving, preventing Sulvar from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Menezes looking for a guillotine here but Sulvar defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sulvar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Menezes wants to sweep here but Sulvar controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Menezes is looking for a triangle but Sulvar pushes his legs off easily.
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.
Menezes keeping full guard, as Sulvar tries to pass.
Sulvar forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Sulvar wants to work for an arm triangle but Menezes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sulvar wants to take a breather but Menezes is having none of it. #SUB#
Menezes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Menezes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sulvar pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Sulvar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Menezes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Menezes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Menezes is staying active underneath Sulvar, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Sulvar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Menezes sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Sulvar 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.
Sulvar wants to pass the guard but Menezes is defending well. #T3##SUB#
Menezes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Menezes looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Sulvar is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Menezes is just riding it out for now. Sulvar eventually gives up the hold.
Sulvar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4##SUB#
Menezes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sulvar trying to control from half guard but Menezes is working away. #SUB2#
Menezes is defending against the submission attempts here by Sulvar.
Menezes trying to control from the bottom.
#T5#
Sulvar passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Menezes! Score +3 for passing guard: Menezes (0) vs (3) Sulvar#SUB2#
Sulvar looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Menezes tries to lock up and control but Sulvar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sulvar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Menezes is looking to escape.
Menezes wants to control but Sulvar is having none of it.#T6#
Menezes slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sulvar trying to control the action but Menezes is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sulvar is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Menezes still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Menezes has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Menezes (4) vs (3) Sulvar
Sulvar tries to bench press Menezes off him but Menezes keeps the position.
Menezes tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sulvar's legs.
Sulvar felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Sulvar regains half guard.
Menezes trying to pass the guard but Sulvar defending well. #T7#
Menezes trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Menezes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sulvar has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Menezes seems to be working for a kimura but Sulvar defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Menezes is looking for a kimura but Sulvar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Menezes to get the leverage.
Sulvar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T8##SUB#
Menezes seems to be working for a kimura but Sulvar defends the submission attempt.
Sulvar regains full guard. Nicely done.
Menezes trying to control the position from guard on top but Sulvar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sulvar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sulvar keeping moving, preventing Menezes from controlling successfully.
Menezes tries to free his leg and advance position but Sulvar is retaining full guard.
Sulvar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T9#
Menezes trying to control the position from guard on top but Sulvar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sulvar is trying to keep Menezes in close.
Menezes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sulvar pulls Menezes in close to prevent any damage.
Sulvar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Menezes engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T10#
Sulvar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Menezes (4) vs (5) Sulvar
Sulvar content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Menezes working for submissions but it's allowed Sulvar to get to half guard.
Menezes is staying active underneath Sulvar, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Sulvar is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T11##SUB#
Menezes actively working from the bottom here.
Menezes tries to get to full guard but Sulvar has control of the leg.
Sulvar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Menezes keeps working.
Sulvar passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Menezes (4) vs (8) Sulvar
Menezes is looking for a sweep.#T12#
Menezes manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Menezes (6) vs (8) Sulvar
Menezes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sulvar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sulvar regains full guard. Nicely done.
Menezes wants to control from the top but Sulvar keeps moving. #SUB#
Menezes drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sulvar manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Menezes has Sulvar in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Menezes (6) vs (10) Sulvar
Sulvar wants to control from the top but Menezes keeps moving. #SUB#
Menezes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T13#
Menezes keeping moving, preventing Sulvar from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Menezes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Menezes trying to keep a closed guard but Sulvar is proving a slippery customer.
Menezes keeping full guard, as Sulvar tries to pass. #SUB#
Menezes is looking to cinch up a triangle. Sulvar throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Menezes's body to avoid the submission. Menezes has instead reached around Sulvar's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Menezes arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Arthur Menezes! |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (265lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 10, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ned Kelly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 5 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Ren Mimura and Yuuki Gou.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kelly shoots in looking for a takedown. Sulvar tries to sprawl out of it but Kelly keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sulvar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kelly fails to land the takedown.
Sulvar leaves Kelly with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kelly has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Far-Q Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ned Kelly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sulvar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kelly sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kelly fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Kelly shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kelly (2) vs (0) Sulvar
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sulvar keeps working.
Well, if Kelly 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.
#T1#
Sulvar is controlling Kelly's trapped leg to prevent Kelly from advancing to side control.
Sulvar tries to get to full guard but Kelly has control of the leg.
Kelly performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sulvar is looking to improve his position.
Sulvar is controlling Kelly's trapped leg to prevent Kelly from advancing to side control.#T2#
Kelly prevents Sulvar from improving his position.#SUB#
Kelly is working for a kimura but Sulvar is defending it quite comfortably.
Kelly performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sulvar is trying to control but Kelly manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kelly (5) vs (0) Sulvar#T3#
Sulvar tries to lock up and control but Kelly gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kelly content just to control the position here.
Sulvar is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sulvar told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Kelly wants to control the pace but Sulvar is squirming around nicely.
Sulvar is just holding on here. Kelly manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kelly (8) vs (0) Sulvar
Sulvar wants to escape the position.
#T4##SUB#
Sulvar defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kelly's arms.
Sulvar trying to control but not successfully.
Sulvar is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Kelly is staying active.
Sulvar tries to escape but Kelly has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kelly trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Sulvar doesn't escape.
Sulvar is in bad spot here.
#T5#
Sulvar trying to control the hands but Kelly won't let him.
Kelly is hanging on to Sulvar's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Sulvar showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Kelly is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Sulvar has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Sulvar tries to escape the position.
#T6##SUB#
Kelly is looking for the choke from the back position but Sulvar is controlling his hands well.
Sulvar looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Sulvar is trying to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Will Kelly go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Sulvar is in bad spot here.
#T7##SUB#
Kelly looking for the choke but no joy.
Sulvar looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Kelly looking for the choke but no joy.
I really don't envy Sulvar right now.
#T8#
Sulvar manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kelly's guard. Nice work there by Sulvar.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kelly (8) vs (2) Sulvar
Sulvar's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sulvar tries to free his leg and advance position but Kelly is retaining full guard.
Kelly keeping moving, preventing Sulvar from controlling successfully.
Kelly looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sulvar is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9#
Sulvar tries to free his leg and advance position but Kelly is retaining full guard.
Kelly looking to control.
#SUB#
Kelly escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sulvar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kelly 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.
Kelly trying to keep a closed guard but Sulvar is proving a slippery customer.
#T10#
Sulvar is pushing down on Kelly's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kelly is fighting to maintain full guard but Sulvar has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sulvar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kelly keeps working.
Kelly gets full guard.
Sulvar wants to pass the guard but Kelly is keeping the position.
Kelly seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sulvar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
Kelly tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sulvar trying to control but Kelly is working from the bottom.
Sulvar wants to pass the guard but Kelly is keeping the position.
Sulvar pushes down on Kelly's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kelly is looking to improve his position.
Sulvar trying to mount his opponent but Kelly defends it. #T12##SUB2#
Sulvar is working for a kimura but Kelly is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Sulvar is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sulvar prevents Kelly from improving his position.#SUB2#
Sulvar is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kelly doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sulvar. #T13#
Well, if Sulvar 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.
Sulvar works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kelly (8) vs (5) Sulvar
Sulvar takes Kelly's back. Score +3 for taking back: Kelly (8) vs (8) Sulvar
Kelly is trying to break free.
#T14##SUB2#
Sulvar looking for the choke but no joy.
Sulvar trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB2#
Sulvar patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Sulvar is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kelly tries to escape but Sulvar has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Kelly gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Kelly takes the fight on points by 9 to 8.
Ned Kelly 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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Event:
CACC 189: Pripyat vs Morgan
Date: Apr 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 8 losses; Peter OBrien! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 5 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Joseph Jones and Anthony Taglia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Horrible takedown attempt by OBrien or perhaps it was just good defense by Sulvar, which made it look bad. #CL#
OBrien instigates a clinch. #TD#
OBrien pulls guard effortlessly.
OBrien is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
OBrien wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Sulvar is now in half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sulvar sitting and controlling from the half guard.
OBrien is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sulvar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and OBrien defends it well.
Sulvar trying to control the action but OBrien is working from the bottom. #T1#
Sulvar controlling the action here.
Sulvar wants to free his trapped foot but OBrien is holding on for dear life with his legs.
OBrien controlling the position for now.
Sulvar tries to pass the half guard into mount. OBrien knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Sulvar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
OBrien looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Sulvar moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: OBrien (0) vs (3) Sulvar
OBrien struggling a bit here.
Sulvar controls the position.
We've been hearing good reports from OBrien's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Sulvar thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sulvar is looking to take a break and control but OBrien is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
I wouldn't like to be where OBrien is right now.
OBrien is trying to improve his position.
Sulvar trying to control the action but OBrien is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sulvar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by OBrien, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Sulvar is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, OBrien has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4#
OBrien is trying to get back to half guard.
OBrien sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
OBrien trying to control from the bottom.
Sulvar is looking to advance position but OBrien won't allow it.
OBrien really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
OBrien is staying active underneath Sulvar, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Sulvar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, OBrien has managed to free his arm - good work.
OBrien tries to roll over but Sulvar keeps him under control.#T5#
OBrien trying to control but Sulvar postures up.
OBrien wants to improve his position but Sulvar is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Sulvar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
OBrien tries to roll over but Sulvar keeps him under control.
OBrien is staying active underneath Sulvar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are battling for position here. OBrien manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
OBrien keeping full guard, as Sulvar tries to pass.
OBrien trying to control the position.
#T6#
Sulvar preventing the sweep.
OBrien keeping moving, preventing Sulvar from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Sulvar drops back, looking for a kneebar! OBrien looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. OBrien looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from OBrien! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: OBrien (4) vs (3) Sulvar
OBrien wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sulvar keeps working.
Sulvar sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T7#
Sulvar is trying to get back to full guard.
Sulvar wants to control but OBrien is keeping busy.
Sulvar is doing well to control the position and prevent OBrien from advancing to side control.#SUB#
OBrien is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
OBrien is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
OBrien is trying to work for a kimura but Sulvar is defending well.
Sulvar trying to control here.
#T8#
Sulvar keeping hold of OBrien's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB#
OBrien is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
OBrien trying to control from Sulvar's half guard. Sulvar has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
OBrien trying to control but Sulvar is working from the bottom.
Sulvar is trying to keep OBrien in close.
OBrien tries to free his leg and advance position but Sulvar is retaining full guard.
OBrien will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
OBrien trying to control the position from guard on top but Sulvar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Sulvar wants to sweep here but OBrien controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
OBrien is posturing up here but Sulvar has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! OBrien tries to roll out but it's too tight and OBrien has to tap! Slick submission there by Sulvar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tres Sulvar!
Tres Sulvar very nearly forgot to thank Big Chief Nutrition & Laundry Services (80%) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
CACC 178: Hozdic vs Morgan
Date: Mar 14, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 4 losses; Tres Sulvar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Ruben Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Gracie rushes Sulvar and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#TD2#
Gracie tightens his grip and picks Sulvar up, before dumping him to the ground. Sulvar manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sulvar (0) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Sulvar.
Gracie trying to control but Sulvar is working from the bottom.
Gracie passes Sulvar's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sulvar gets back to full guard.
Gracie has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Rivers Edge Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Sulvar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sulvar seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie advances to half guard.
Sulvar wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
Sulvar tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.#T1#
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Sulvar defends it.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Sulvar is having none of it. #SUB2#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sulvar has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sulvar wants to get back to full guard.
Sulvar is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Sulvar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
Sulvar is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
Sulvar is trying is best to control the position here.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Sulvar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sulvar is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Sulvar is defending well.
Gracie is controlling the pace.
#T3#
Sulvar is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Sulvar looking for submissions off his back.
Sulvar manages to get to full guard.
#T4#
Gracie forces his way into half guard.
Gracie trying to control the action but Sulvar is working from the bottom.
Gracie is thwarting Sulvar's attempts to control the position.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Sulvar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sulvar is trying to get back to full guard.#T5##SUB2#
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sulvar trying to control here.
Sulvar tries to roll over but Gracie 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.
Sulvar won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Sulvar is working away. #T6#
Sulvar makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sulvar.
Sulvar keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Sulvar looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Sulvar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.#T7#
Sulvar wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Sulvar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie postures up.
Gracie passes Sulvar's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sulvar manages to get to full guard.
Gracie looking to pass the guard. #T8#
Sulvar wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Sulvar keeps moving.
Sulvar trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Gracie drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sulvar dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (2) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sulvar controls the pace.#T9#
Gracie keeping full guard, as Sulvar tries to pass.
Sulvar looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (2) vs (4) Gracie
Sulvar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sulvar is trying to keep Gracie in close.
Sulvar keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Sulvar working a defensive guard here.
#T10#
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Sulvar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Sulvar keeps moving.
Gracie postures up.
#T11#
Sulvar has his hands on Gracie's head, controlling the position.
Sulvar is trying to keep Gracie in close.
Sulvar wants to improve his position but instead Gracie has moved into half guard.
Gracie prevents Sulvar from improving his position.#T12#
Sulvar trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (2) vs (7) Gracie
Sulvar prevents Gracie from taking his back.
Sulvar is looking to get to half guard.
Gracie content just to control the position here.
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.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for a guillotine from mount but Sulvar is having none of it. #T13#
Sulvar stops Gracie from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Sulvar is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Gracie is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Sulvar is surviving well by controlling Gracie's body position as best he can.
Sulvar is trying desperately to improve position.
Gracie is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Sulvar is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Sulvar (2) vs (10) Gracie#T14#
Sulvar is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Sulvar preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gracie. #SUB2#
Gracie is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Sulvar is in bad spot here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Sulvar fending off the submission attempt from Gracie.
Sulvar tries to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie wins on points by 10 to 2.
Ruben Gracie 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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Event:
CACC 168: Mazzini vs Ty II
Date: Feb 07, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Tres Sulvar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Sulvar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sulvar shoots in looking for a takedown but Turturro manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sulvar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sulvar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And Turturro tries to counter it with a takedown but Sulvar pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tres Sulvar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sulvar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Turturro swivels and escapes.
Turturro changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Turturro shoots in but no luck this time.
Sulvar half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sulvar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sulvar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Turturro defends it nicely.
Turturro stuffs the takedown attempt from Sulvar. Sulvar gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
Nice sprawl there from Turturro as Sulvar shoots in.
Sulvar shoots for a takedown but Turturro saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sulvar shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
and Turturro counters with a takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sulvar (0) vs (4) Turturro
Sulvar struggling a bit here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Turturro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sulvar stops Turturro from passing to mount. #SUB2#
Turturro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
Sulvar tries to buck Turturro off but Turturro is having none of it.#SUB2#
Turturro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sulvar is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Turturro seems to be working for a kimura but Sulvar defends the submission attempt.
Turturro is looking to advance position but Sulvar won't allow it. #T3##SUB2#
Sulvar is defending against the submission attempts here by Turturro.
Sulvar is trying to control but Turturro manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (0) vs (7) Turturro
Sulvar is desperately trying to improve his position but Turturro has a good base and remains in mount.
Turturro wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T4#
Sulvar holds of for dear life.
Sulvar can't escape the position.
Turturro avoids the attempt from Sulvar to control.#SUB2#
Turturro looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Sulvar is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T5#
Sulvar tries to hold on but Turturro pushes him away.
Sulvar is looking to get to half guard.
Sulvar is squirming around, avoiding Turturro's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Turturro is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sulvar has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Sulvar sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sulvar is trying to get back to full guard.#T6#
Turturro is just content to waste time from the top position. Sulvar takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Sulvar looking to control.
#SUB2#
Turturro drops back looking for a leg! Sulvar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sulvar manages to kick Turturro off! Turturro jumps back into Sulvar's guard.
My spies in Monsters BJJ inform me that Turturro has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sulvar keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully.
Sulvar keeping full guard, as Turturro tries to pass.
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#
Turturro looking to sit in guard and control but Sulvar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (2) vs (7) Turturro
Sulvar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turturro is keeping the position for now.
Sulvar trying to control but Turturro is working from the bottom.
Turturro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sulvar wants to control from the top but Turturro keeps moving. #SUB2#
Turturro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sulvar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T8##SUB2#
Turturro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sulvar passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Turturro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Sulvar is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Turturro is just riding it out for now. Sulvar eventually gives up the hold.
Still in half guard, Sulvar seems content to control.#T9#
Sulvar uses his free foot to push down on Turturro's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Turturro. Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (5) vs (7) Turturro
Turturro tries to lock up and control but Sulvar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Turturro is squirming around, avoiding Sulvar's attempts to control the action.
Turturro sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Turturro is staying active underneath Sulvar, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Sulvar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Turturro defends it well.
Turturro is looking to control Sulvar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Turturro avoid being mounted?#T10#
Sulvar is looking to take a break and control but Turturro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Turturro wants to get back to full guard but Sulvar has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (8) vs (7) Turturro
Turturro can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Sulvar thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Turturro tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T11#
Sulvar happy to just control the position for now.
Sulvar trying to control the action but Turturro is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Sulvar tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Turturro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Sulvar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Turturro, who protects the arm well. #T12#
You can see the frustration on Turturro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Turturro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sulvar working away.
Turturro manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sulvar's best efforts.
Sulvar keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sulvar trying to control the action but Turturro is working from the bottom.
Sulvar prevents Turturro from improving his position.#T13##SUB#
Sulvar seems to be looking for submissions.
Sulvar controlling the pace.
Turturro tries to roll over but Sulvar keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Turturro actively working from the bottom here.
Sulvar frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (11) vs (7) Turturro
Turturro tries to reverse the position but Sulvar maintains control.
Sulvar trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T14##SUB#
Sulvar is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Turturro to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Turturro shrugs it off.
Turturro tries to improve his position but instead Sulvar has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Sulvar (14) vs (7) Turturro
Sulvar struggling to keep hold of the position.
I really don't envy Turturro right now.
Sulvar not allowing Turturro to control his hands.
Sulvar biding his time, controlling Turturro.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Sulvar tightening his grip on Turturro, looking for the choke.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sulvar takes the fight on points by 14 to 7.
Tres Sulvar very nearly forgot to thank Big Chief Nutrition & Laundry Services (80%) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
CACC 149: Kuronoa vs Judge
Date: Dec 13, 2020 |
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 7 wins and 4 losses; Esteban Mondragon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Mondragon clinches up against the ropes.
Sulvar gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mondragon.
Sulvar tries for a takedown but Mondragon manages to get underhooks.
Sulvar is looking for a takedown.
Mondragon stops a takedown attempt from Sulvar.
Esteban Mondragon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tres Sulvar.
Mondragon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mondragon tries to score a body lock takedown but Sulvar shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sulvar has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mondragon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sulvar tries for a takedown but Mondragon manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Mondragon gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mondragon (2) vs (0) Sulvar
Sulvar wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mondragon trying to pass the guard but Sulvar defending well.
Sulvar is not content to let Mondragon control the position.#T1#
Mondragon prevents Sulvar from improving his position.
Sulvar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mondragon trying to control but Sulvar is working from the bottom.
Sulvar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mondragon's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (2) vs (2) Sulvar
Mondragon seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Sulvar content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Mondragon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (4) vs (2) Sulvar
Mondragon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sulvar is keeping the position for now.
Sulvar is adopting a defensive guard.
Sulvar wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Mondragon is now in half guard.
Sulvar is looking for a sweep. Mondragon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Mondragon wants to control but Sulvar is keeping him busy.
Mondragon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sulvar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mondragon is controlling the pace.
Sulvar is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Sulvar is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Sulvar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sulvar keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Sulvar gets full guard.
Sulvar is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T5#
Mondragon trying to control but Sulvar is working from the bottom.
Mondragon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sulvar is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sulvar is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (4) vs (4) Sulvar
Mondragon can't keep his opponent in guard - Sulvar advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Sulvar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mondragon has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sulvar trying to pass the guard but Mondragon defending well. #T6#
Sulvar is looking to take a break and control but Mondragon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mondragon is looking to control Sulvar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mondragon avoid being mounted?
Sulvar wants to pass the guard but Mondragon is defending well.
Mondragon is not content to let Sulvar control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sulvar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T7#
Sulvar wants to control but Mondragon is keeping him busy.
Mondragon trying to control from the bottom.
Mondragon is looking for a sweep. Sulvar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Sulvar seems to be working for a kimura but Mondragon defends the submission attempt.
Mondragon is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Sulvar jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (4) vs (7) Sulvar#SUB2#
Sulvar is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mondragon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mondragon is trying to control Sulvar's posture but Sulvar avoids it. #T8#
Mondragon holds on to Sulvar's head and controls the position momentarily. #SUB2#
Sulvar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mondragon, who protects the arm well.
Mondragon is not content to let Sulvar control the position. #T9#
Sulvar working away.
Sulvar trying to control the action but Mondragon is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sulvar looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Sulvar tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T10#
Sulvar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mondragon keeps working.
Mondragon struggling a bit here.
Mondragon is not content to let Sulvar control the position.
Mondragon regains half guard.
Sulvar trying to advance position but Mondragon counters by regaining guard. #T11#
Sulvar wants to pass the guard but Mondragon is keeping the position.
Sulvar trying to control but Mondragon is working from the bottom.
Sulvar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mondragon is keeping the position for now.
Sulvar trying to control but Mondragon is working from the bottom.
Mondragon trying to control the position.
#T12#
Sulvar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mondragon is keeping the position for now.
Sulvar wants to control from the top but Mondragon keeps moving.
Mondragon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T13#
Sulvar trying to control but Mondragon is working from the bottom.
Mondragon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sulvar pushing down on Mondragon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Sulvar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mondragon sees it coming and defends easily.
Sulvar is thwarting Mondragon's attempts to control the position.#T14##SUB2#
Mondragon makes his way to full guard, as Sulvar worked for a kimura.
Mondragon keeping moving, preventing Sulvar from controlling successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sulvar is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sulvar advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (4) vs (10) Sulvar
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mondragon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sulvar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sulvar wins on points by 10 to 4.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Tres Sulvar waved his t-shirt featuring Big Chief Nutrition & Laundry Services (80%)'s logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
CACC 140: Pavlov vs Lee
Date: Nov 22, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Dimitri Ivanov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Sulvar shoots in for a double leg but Ivanov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've been hearing reports that Ivanov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sulvar has a takedown stuffed.
As Sulvar tries to get set, Ivanov tries to push him back and clinch up but Sulvar manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Ivanov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sulvar has Ivanov pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Ivanov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dimitri Ivanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tres Sulvar.#TD#
Ivanov jumps guard.
Sulvar won't allow Ivanov to sweep him here.
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.
Ivanov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sulvar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanov looking to control.
Sulvar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ivanov's guard. #T1##SUB#
Ivanov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sulvar pulls his head out easily.
Ivanov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ivanov.
Ivanov has his hands on Sulvar's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Ivanov has an active guard here but Sulvar has managed to pass into half guard.
Sulvar trying to control from half guard but Ivanov is working away. #SUB#
Ivanov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ivanov wants to improve his position but Sulvar is controlling well.
#T2#
Ivanov is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Sulvar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ivanov defends it well.
Sulvar is controlling the pace.
Sulvar works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ivanov (0) vs (3) Sulvar
Sulvar looking to control but Ivanov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Sulvar forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Ivanov (0) vs (6) Sulvar#SUB2#
Sulvar is looking for the choke from the back position but Ivanov is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Sulvar has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Sulvar is looking for the choke from the back position but Ivanov is controlling his hands well.
Ivanov can't escape the position.
Sulvar is trying to stick to Ivanov's back but Ivanov is turning into Sulvar. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sulvar's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ivanov. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ivanov (2) vs (6) Sulvar
Ivanov looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T4#
Ivanov stopping the sweep attempt from Sulvar.#SUB2#
Ivanov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sulvar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ivanov has managed to get both his arms back between Sulvar's legs - danger averted.
Our spies down at at MMA Dojo (Top Gym in Tokyo*) inform us that Sulvar has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Sulvar has Ivanov pulled in close to control his posture.
Sulvar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ivanov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ivanov wants to control from the top but Sulvar keeps moving. #T5#
Sulvar controls Ivanov momentarily but Ivanov frees himself.
Sulvar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ivanov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ivanov (2) vs (8) Sulvar
Ivanov is looking to sweep but instead, Sulvar has passed into half guard.
Ivanov is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Sulvar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ivanov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T6#
Ivanov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sulvar manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ivanov (4) vs (8) Sulvar
Sulvar has control of Ivanov's left arm, preventing Ivanov from doing any damage.
Ivanov stopping the sweep attempt from Sulvar.
Sulvar trying to control the position.
Ivanov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Sulvar looking for a sweep. Not yet Sulvar, not yet.
Sulvar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ivanov tries to free his leg and advance position but Sulvar is retaining full guard.
Ivanov is looking to advance position but Sulvar has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ivanov (4) vs (12) Sulvar
Sulvar controlling from mount.
Ivanov can't escape the position.
Sulvar controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
Sulvar looking to secure an arm triangle but Ivanov defends it well. #T8#
Ivanov is trying to escape the mount.
Ivanov tries to hold on but Sulvar pushes him away. #SUB2#
Sulvar with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Ivanov is squirming around, avoiding Sulvar's attempts to control the action.
Ivanov working to try and regain half guard.
#T9#
Sulvar tries to control but Ivanov wriggling away.
Sulvar is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ivanov tries to reverse the position but Sulvar maintains control.
Sulvar looking to control but Ivanov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ivanov tries to improve his position but instead Sulvar has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ivanov (4) vs (15) Sulvar#SUB2#
Sulvar is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Well, with Sulvar on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Ivanov is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Ivanov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T10#
Sulvar is looking to control Ivanov but Ivanov is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Ivanov is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Sulvar is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ivanov has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Sulvar goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Ivanov escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ivanov (6) vs (15) Sulvar#SUB#
Ivanov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sulvar sees it coming and defends easily.#T11#
Sulvar is looking to control Ivanov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sulvar avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Ivanov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sulvar controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Sulvar trying to hold on to Ivanov's head to control him but Ivanov postures up.
#T12#
Sulvar wants to get back to full guard.
Sulvar wants to control but Ivanov is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Ivanov is trying to work for a kimura but Sulvar is defending well.
Sulvar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ivanov is working away from the top position though.
Sulvar is positioning himself well to prevent Ivanov advancing to mount. #T13#
Ivanov is keen to just control but Sulvar is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Ivanov is working for a kimura but Sulvar is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Ivanov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sulvar has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sulvar trying to control from the bottom.
#T14#
Sulvar is pressing down on Ivanov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ivanov being controlled here momentarily.
Sulvar controls Ivanov momentarily but Ivanov frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sulvar wants to control the position but Ivanov says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB#
Ivanov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sulvar wins on points by 15 to 6.
After the big win, Tres Sulvar made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Top Gun Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
CACC 132: Wangler vs Average
Date: Oct 25, 2020 |
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 7 wins and 4 losses; Tres Sulvar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Radu Dracul!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Dracul shoots in but Sulvar avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Dracul moves into range and clinches up with Sulvar.#TD2#
Dracul has clasped his hands together around Sulvar's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sulvar (0) vs (4) Dracul
Sulvar is looking to regain half guard here but Dracul keeps moving and retains side control.
Sulvar is working hard here to advance position.
You can see the frustration on Sulvar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dracul trying to control the action but Sulvar is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sulvar is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Sulvar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sulvar is trying to control Dracul's posture but Dracul avoids it.
Sulvar is trying to improve his position.
Sulvar holding on.
Sulvar is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Dracul wants to control but Sulvar is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Sulvar's face as Dracul controls the position.
Dracul tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Dracul taking a breather here.
Dracul wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sulvar keeps working. #T3#
Dracul wants to take a breather but Sulvar manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Dracul.
Dracul not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sulvar wants to sweep here but Dracul controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Dracul slips nicely into half guard.
Sulvar manages to get to full guard.
Sulvar keeping moving, preventing Dracul from controlling successfully.
Dracul engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sulvar keeping moving, preventing Dracul from controlling successfully. #T5#
Sulvar has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sulvar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sulvar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dracul is one step ahead there.
Sulvar working a defensive guard here.
Dracul wants to control from the top but Sulvar keeps moving. #T6#
Dracul showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sulvar keeping moving, preventing Dracul from controlling successfully.
Dracul stopping the sweep attempt from Sulvar.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sulvar is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (2) vs (4) Dracul
Sulvar slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (5) vs (4) Dracul#T7#
Dracul is looking for a sweep.
Sulvar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dracul keeps working.
Dracul tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sulvar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sulvar trying to control the action but Dracul is working from the bottom.
Dracul struggling a bit here.
Sulvar trying to control the action but Dracul is working from the bottom. #T8##SUB#
Sulvar is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dracul knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sulvar is looking to take a break and control but Dracul is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dracul gets back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T9#
Sulvar wants to pass the guard but Dracul is defending well.
Dracul is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dracul is not content to let Sulvar control the position.
Dracul wants to control but Sulvar is keeping busy.
Sulvar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dracul is trying to maintain the position but Sulvar is very close to passing his half guard.
Sulvar passes into side control, despite Dracul's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (8) vs (4) Dracul#T10#
Dracul manages to get back to half guard.
Dracul tries to get to full guard but Sulvar has control of the leg.
Sulvar performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sulvar is looking to take a break and control but Dracul is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T11#
Sulvar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dracul is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sulvar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sulvar's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sulvar (8) vs (8) Dracul
Sulvar trying to control the action but Dracul just sinks the hooks in.
Dracul controlling from the back.
Sulvar looking very determined here, making life difficult for Dracul.
Sulvar manages to reverse the position and now he's in Dracul's guard. Nice work there by Sulvar.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (10) vs (8) Dracul#T12#
Dracul 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.#SUB2#
Dracul has his foot on Sulvar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sulvar works his way back into a safe position though.
Dracul keeping full guard, as Sulvar tries to pass.
Dracul keeping moving, preventing Sulvar from controlling successfully. #T13#
Dracul tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dracul working a defensive guard here.
Dracul looking for a sweep. Not yet Dracul, not yet.
Dracul controls Sulvar momentarily but Sulvar frees himself.
Dracul 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.
Sulvar wants to control from the top but Dracul keeps moving.
Sulvar pushing down on Dracul's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T14#
Sulvar prevents Dracul from improving his position.#SUB#
Dracul is defending against the submission attempts here by Sulvar.
Sulvar trying to mount his opponent but Dracul defends it.
Dracul is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Sulvar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dracul sees it coming and defends easily.
Dracul is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sulvar takes the fight on points by 10 to 8.
Tres Sulvar gave a mention to Top Gun Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
CACC 125: Bok vs Sepi
Date: Oct 03, 2020 |
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 7 wins and 3 losses; Tres Sulvar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Eduardo Cunha!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Cunha gets caught napping as Sulvar dives in and scores a takedown. Cunha manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sulvar (2) vs (0) Cunha
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sulvar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cunha is keeping the position for now.
Sulvar has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Sulvar postures up.
Cunha is pulling down on Sulvar's head. It's preventing any offense from Sulvar, at least for the moment.
Sulvar trying to control but Cunha is working from the bottom.
Cunha looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sulvar is one step ahead there.
Sulvar has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sulvar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cunha is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sulvar drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sulvar jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cunha is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (2) vs (2) Cunha
Sulvar wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Cunha works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cunha is looking to stall here but Sulvar recovers full guard.
Cunha seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sulvar looking for a sweep. Not yet Sulvar, not yet.
Cunha looking to pass the 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.
Sulvar 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.
Cunha trying to control but Sulvar is working from the bottom. #T2#
Cunha is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cunha tries to free his leg and advance position but Sulvar is retaining full guard.
Cunha passes Sulvar's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Sulvar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sulvar is staying active underneath Cunha, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cunha stalling.
Sulvar has his hands clasped together around Cunha's back. He's all about the action.#T3#
Cunha prevents Sulvar from improving his position.
Cunha sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Cunha is looking to stall here but Sulvar recovers full guard.
Sulvar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (4) vs (2) Cunha#T4#
Cunha wants to sweep but no luck.
Sulvar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cunha is keeping the position for now.
Sulvar controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sulvar stopping the sweep attempt from Cunha.
Cunha is still trying to improve position.
Cunha is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cunha wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sulvar wants to control from the top but Cunha keeps moving.
Cunha looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sulvar tries to free his leg and advance position but Cunha is retaining full guard. #T5#
Cunha not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cunha might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sulvar haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sulvar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cunha swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sulvar wants to control from the top but Cunha keeps moving.
Cunha is trying to keep Sulvar in close.
Sulvar trying to control the position from guard on top but Cunha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cunha is adopting a defensive guard.
Cunha is trying to keep Sulvar in close.
Sulvar looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T6#
Cunha bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sulvar's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (4) vs (4) Cunha
Cunha won't allow Sulvar to sweep him here.
Cunha trying to control but Sulvar is working from the bottom.
Cunha preventing the sweep.
Cunha trying to control but Sulvar is working from the bottom.
Sulvar keeping full guard, as Cunha tries to pass.
Cunha wants to control from the top but Sulvar keeps moving. #T7#
Sulvar trying to control the position.
Cunha engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cunha trying to control the position from guard on top but Sulvar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cunha stopping the sweep attempt from Sulvar.#T8#
Cunha looking to pass the guard.
Sulvar wants to sweep but no luck.
Cunha trying to control the position from guard on top but Sulvar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cunha stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sulvar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sulvar is trying to keep Cunha in close.
Cunha sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sulvar keeping full guard, as Cunha tries to pass. #T9#
Cunha wants to control from the top but Sulvar keeps moving.
Sulvar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cunha controls the pace.
Cunha wants to control from the top but Sulvar keeps moving. #SUB#
Sulvar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cunha defends it easily.#T10#
Sulvar is trying to control the position but Cunha postures up.
Cunha content to stall in guard here.
Sulvar working a defensive guard here.
#T11#
Cunha trying to control but Sulvar is working from the bottom.
Sulvar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cunha wants to control from the top but Sulvar keeps moving.
Sulvar looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cunha puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Cunha trying to control the action but Sulvar is working from the bottom. #T12#
Sulvar is looking to get back to full guard here but Cunha has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (4) vs (7) Cunha
Sulvar is looking for a sweep.
Cunha wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sulvar keeps working.
Sulvar being controlled for a moment. #T13#
Sulvar gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Cunha wants to take a breather but Sulvar is having none of it.
Cunha controlling the action here.
Cunha seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sulvar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sulvar is looking to get back to full guard here but Cunha has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (4) vs (10) Cunha
Cunha working away.#T14#
Cunha wants to control but Sulvar is keeping him busy.
A lull in the action here as Cunha stalls from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Cunha wins on points by 10 to 4.
Eduardo Cunha decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 31 (185lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 13, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Tres Sulvar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Two Chainz!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Chainz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Chainz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sulvar was covering up waiting for the punch and Chainz finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sulvar (0) vs (2) Chainz
Sulvar trying to keep a closed guard but Chainz is proving a slippery customer.
Chainz tries to free his leg and advance position but Sulvar is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chainz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Chainz looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sulvar has his hands on Chainz's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Chainz controls from within his opponent's guard.
Chainz wants to control from the top but Sulvar keeps moving.
Chainz stopping the sweep attempt from Sulvar.
Chainz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sulvar keeping full guard, as Chainz tries to pass.
Chainz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Sulvar has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Chainz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Chainz preventing the sweep.
Chainz postures up.
Sulvar being controlled here, momentarily.
Chainz wants to control from the top but Sulvar keeps moving. #T3#
Chainz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sulvar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chainz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Chainz tries to free his leg and advance position but Sulvar is retaining full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Sulvar'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.
Chainz told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T4#
Sulvar trying to control the position here.
Chainz tries to free his leg and advance position but Sulvar is retaining full guard.
Chainz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Chainz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sulvar swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
Sulvar is pulling down on Chainz's head. It's preventing any offense from Chainz, at least for the moment.
Chainz looking to pass the guard.
Sulvar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sulvar keeping full guard, as Chainz tries to pass.
Chainz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sulvar is controlling Chainz's posture.#T6#
Sulvar keeping moving, preventing Chainz from controlling successfully.
Chainz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sulvar keeping full guard, as Chainz tries to pass. #T7#
Chainz stands and throws Sulvar's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (0) vs (5) Chainz
Chainz just content to control the position.
Sulvar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chainz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee asks Chainz politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Chainz prefers to stall for the moment though.
Chainz has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Sulvar! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sulvar (0) vs (7) Chainz
Chainz trying to control but Sulvar is having none of it. #T8#
Chainz content just to control the position here.
Sulvar regains half guard.
Sulvar tries to get to full guard but Chainz has control of the leg.
Chainz wants to pass the guard but Sulvar is defending well. #T9#
Sulvar wants to improve his position but Chainz is controlling well.
Sulvar makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sulvar.
Chainz tries to free his leg and advance position but Sulvar is retaining full guard.
Sulvar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chainz wants to control from the top but Sulvar keeps moving.
Chainz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Chainz tries to free his leg and advance position but Sulvar is retaining full guard. #T10#
Chainz trying to control but Sulvar is working from the bottom.
Sulvar pulls Chainz in close to his closed guard and prevents Chainz from doing any damage or advancing position.
Chainz looking to pass the guard.
Chainz being controlled here momentarily.
Chainz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T11#
It looks like Chainz 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.
Chainz pushing down on Sulvar's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Chainz wants to pass to mount but Sulvar is defending the position.
Sulvar wants to control but Chainz is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T12#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Chainz in particular looking to stall.
Sulvar is not content to let Chainz control the position.
Chainz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sulvar haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sulvar is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Chainz wants to work for an arm triangle but Sulvar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T13#
Sulvar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chainz slows the pace down in half guard.
Chainz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sulvar keeps working.
Chainz not doing much here.
Chainz is trying to control. Sulvar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T14#
Chainz is controlling the pace.
Chainz trying to control from half guard but Sulvar is working away.
Sulvar tries to roll over but Chainz keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Chainz wins on points by 7 to 0.
A very excited looking Two Chainz 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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Event:
TWGC 31 (185lbs, D2): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 04, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Conor Twelve! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Chris Dean and Ben Watson.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Twelve drives through and clinches with Sulvar against the cage.
Sulvar is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Twelve is defending well.
Sulvar drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Twelve goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sulvar prevents it.
Sulvar prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2#
Sulvar has Twelve pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Sulvar pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Twelve tumbling to the mat - Sulvar dives into Twelve's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Twelve (0) vs (2) Sulvar
Twelve trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sulvar sitting in guard here, content to control.
My spies in Advanced Fitness Inc. inform me that Sulvar has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sulvar slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Twelve (0) vs (5) Sulvar#T1#
Sulvar working away.
A lull in the action here.
Twelve struggling a bit here.
Twelve regains half guard.
Sulvar is controlling the pace.
Sulvar is pressing down on Twelve's thigh, looking to free his foot. Twelve is holding on for now. #T2#
Twelve tries to get to full guard but Sulvar has control of the leg.
Twelve wants to control but Sulvar is keeping busy.
Twelve wants to get back to full guard.
Twelve trying to control here.
#T3#
Twelve is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Twelve might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Twelve controlling the position well.
Twelve is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Twelve works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sulvar content to stall in guard here.
It looks like Sulvar 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.#T4#
Twelve not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sulvar is fighting to break Twelve's control of his arms but Twelve is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sulvar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Twelve controlling Sulvar's posture. #T5#
Twelve can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sulvar controls the pace.
Twelve on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Twelve tries to get out of the position.
Twelve is pulling down on Sulvar's head to control his posture. #T6#
Twelve looking to control.
Sulvar seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sulvar works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Twelve is trying to get back to full guard.#T7#
Twelve is working hard here to advance position.
Twelve has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sulvar is working away from the top position though.
Still in half guard, Sulvar seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Twelve is trying is best to control the position here.
Sulvar wants to free his trapped foot but Twelve is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Still in half guard, Sulvar seems content to control.#T8#
Twelve preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Sulvar performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Twelve wants to control but Sulvar is keeping busy.
#T9#
Twelve preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sulvar moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Twelve (0) vs (8) Sulvar
Twelve is trying to control Sulvar's posture but Sulvar avoids it. #T10#
Sulvar taking a breather here.
Twelve struggling a bit here.
Sulvar controls the position.
Twelve is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Twelve's face as Sulvar controls the position.
Twelve regains half guard.
Sulvar content to control rather than advance. #T11#
Twelve wants to control but Sulvar is keeping busy.
Sulvar wants to free his trapped foot but Twelve is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T12#
Twelve wants to improve his position but Sulvar is controlling well.
Sulvar looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Twelve is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Sulvar jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Twelve (0) vs (11) Sulvar
Twelve is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Twelve's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sulvar controls the position. #T13#
Twelve wants to control but Sulvar postures up.
Twelve is trying to get back to half guard.
Twelve wants to control but Sulvar postures up.
Sulvar happy to just control the position for now.
Twelve tries to buck Sulvar off but Sulvar is having none of it.#T14#
Twelve struggling a bit here.
Twelve is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sulvar is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sulvar controlling the position from side mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Twelve tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sulvar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sulvar wins on points by 11 to 0.
An out of breath and clearly excited Tres Sulvar thanked Top Gun Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
CACC 111
Date: Aug 01, 2020 |
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 5 wins and 2 losses; Tres Sulvar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Sammy Volkenhause!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Sulvar shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Volkenhause's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sulvar (2) vs (0) Volkenhause#SUB2#
Volkenhause looking for a guillotine here but Sulvar defends easily.
Sulvar passes Volkenhause's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Volkenhause is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Volkenhause actively working from the bottom here.
Sulvar content to control rather than advance.
Volkenhause tries to roll over but Sulvar keeps him under control.#T1#
Sulvar keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Volkenhause wants to improve his position but Sulvar is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Volkenhause is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sulvar pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Volkenhause wants to get back to full guard.
Volkenhause is pressing down on Sulvar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2##SUB2#
Volkenhause looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sulvar passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (5) vs (0) Volkenhause
Volkenhause tries to improve position but can't.
Sulvar happy to just control the position for now.
Volkenhause tries to bench press Sulvar off him but Sulvar keeps the position.
Volkenhause struggling a bit here.
You can see the frustration on Volkenhause's face as Sulvar controls the position.
Volkenhause is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Volkenhause manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sulvar's best efforts.
Sulvar prevents Volkenhause from improving his position.
Sulvar passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (8) vs (0) Volkenhause
Sulvar controlling the position easily from mount.
Volkenhause wants to hold on but Sulvar pushes him away.
Volkenhause is looking to improve his position but Sulvar isn't that keen on the idea.
Sulvar controlling the position easily from mount.
Volkenhause is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
Sulvar fails to advance to Volkenhause's back.
Volkenhause is trying to escape the mount.
Sulvar pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Volkenhause slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sulvar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Volkenhause is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sulvar pulls his head out easily.
Sulvar prevents Volkenhause from improving his position.
Volkenhause is in trouble now - Sulvar has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (11) vs (0) Volkenhause#T5#
Sulvar content just to control the position here.
Sulvar'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.
Volkenhause is trying to escape the mount.
#T6#
Sulvar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sulvar fails to advance to Volkenhause's back.
Sulvar prevents Volkenhause from getting the reversal.
Sulvar content just to control the position here.
Volkenhause really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Volkenhause is still trying to improve position.#T7#
Volkenhause keeps trying to improve his position.
Sulvar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sulvar prevents Volkenhause from getting the reversal.
Sulvar manages to capitalize on a mistake by Volkenhause to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Sulvar (14) vs (0) Volkenhause
Sulvar slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
I really don't envy Volkenhause right now.
#T8#
Volkenhause turns into Sulvar and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (14) vs (2) Volkenhause
Volkenhause won't allow Sulvar to sweep him here.
Volkenhause sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sulvar managing to control the position.
Volkenhause wants to pass the guard but Sulvar is keeping the position.#T9#
Volkenhause being controlled here momentarily.
Further stalling from Sulvar.
Sulvar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Volkenhause is one step ahead there.
Sulvar is pulling down on Volkenhause's head to control his posture. #T10#
Sulvar can't keep his opponent in guard - Volkenhause advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sulvar gets full guard.
Volkenhause is looking to pass into half guard but Sulvar pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Sulvar is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (16) vs (2) Volkenhause
Volkenhause working a defensive guard here.
Sulvar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T11#
Sulvar is pushing down on Volkenhause's leg trying to pass to half guard. Volkenhause is fighting to maintain full guard but Sulvar has managed to sneak the leg through.
Volkenhause gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Volkenhause looking for subs off his back but Sulvar has passed one foot through into half guard.
Volkenhause is looking for a sweep. Sulvar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sulvar not doing much here.
#T12#
Sulvar has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sulvar seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Volkenhause for as long as he can get away with.
Volkenhause is looking to improve his position.
Volkenhause trying to get back to full guard but Sulvar takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (19) vs (2) Volkenhause#T13#
Volkenhause is desperately trying to improve his position but Sulvar has a good base and remains in mount.
Sulvar looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sulvar prevents Volkenhause from getting the reversal.#T14#
Volkenhause has given up his back here. Will Sulvar look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Sulvar (22) vs (2) Volkenhause
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sulvar is not going to allow Volkenhause to sit and survive in this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sulvar takes the fight on points by 22 to 2.
An out of breath and clearly excited Tres Sulvar thanked Top Gun Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
CACC 106
Date: Jul 11, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Enamorado Bandito! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sulvar fails with a takedown attempt.
Bandito fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sulvar avoids it really well and circles away.
Bandito fails with a takedown attempt.
Bandito closes the distance and clinches up with Sulvar, looking for a takedown. Bandito pushes Sulvar against the ropes but Sulvar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enamorado Bandito. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Sulvar gets a double leg takedown into Bandito's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bandito (0) vs (2) Sulvar
Sulvar won't allow Bandito to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandito has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Sulvar has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (0) vs (5) Sulvar
Sulvar in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T1#
Bandito tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sulvar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sulvar takes a little break here. Bandito wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Bandito is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Sulvar controls the position.
Bandito is trying to improve his position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Bandito really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bandito is looking to regain half guard here but Sulvar keeps moving and retains side control.
Sulvar trying to control the action but Bandito is working from the bottom. #T3#
Bandito is trying to get back to half guard.
Sulvar moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Bandito is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Bandito struggling a bit here.
Bandito tries to bench press Sulvar off him but Sulvar keeps the position.
A lull in the action here.#T5#
Sulvar is looking to take a break and control but Bandito is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bandito tries to improve position but can't. #T6#
Bandito is working hard here to advance position.#T7#
The referee asks Sulvar politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Sulvar prefers to stall for the moment though.
Bandito is trying to control Sulvar's posture but Sulvar avoids it.
Bandito is positioning himself 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.#T8#
Sulvar content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Bandito tries to buck Sulvar off but Sulvar is having none of it.#T9#
Sulvar trying to control the action but Bandito is working from the bottom.
Bandito gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sulvar is trying to control. Bandito wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T10#
Bandito trying to hold on to Sulvar's head to control him but Sulvar postures up.
Sulvar controlling the pace.
Sulvar prevents Bandito from improving his position.
Sulvar controlling the pace.
Bandito wants to improve his position but Sulvar is controlling well.
#T11#
Sulvar stalling.
Bandito wants to get back to full guard.
Sulvar looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T12#
Bandito trying to get back to full guard but Sulvar takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (0) vs (8) Sulvar
Bandito is looking to improve his position but Sulvar isn't that keen on the idea.
Sulvar controlling the pace for now.
Bandito regains half guard.#T13#
Bandito trying to hold on to Sulvar's head to control him but Sulvar postures up.
Bandito is looking to get back to full guard here but Sulvar has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (0) vs (11) Sulvar
Bandito tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sulvar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bandito can't do much from the bottom here. #T14#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Bandito is looking for a sweep.
Sulvar wants to control but Bandito is keeping him busy.
Sulvar might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bandito haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Sulvar wins on points by 11 to 0. |
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Event:
CACC 96
Date: Jun 06, 2020 |
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 4 wins and 1 losses; Tres Sulvar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Conald Petersen!
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Sulvar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Petersen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sulvar somewhat.
Sulvar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Petersen as he jumps to the side.
Sulvar fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tres Sulvar. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Petersen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sulvar (0) vs (4) Petersen
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 looking to take a break and control but Sulvar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sulvar is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sulvar is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen trying to control the position but Sulvar is working away.
Sulvar is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Sulvar seems a little lost for a moment, as Petersen dominates the positioning.
Petersen tries to advance to mount but Sulvar denies him.
Petersen is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Sulvar's shoulder. That is not cool.
Petersen trying to control the position but Sulvar is working away.
Sulvar tries to bench press Petersen off him but Petersen keeps the position.
Sulvar being controlled for a moment.
Petersen trying to control the action but Sulvar is working from the bottom.
Sulvar is looking to regain half guard here but Petersen keeps moving and retains side control.
Sulvar is not content to let Petersen control the position. #T2#
Petersen content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Sulvar manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (2) vs (4) Petersen
Sulvar prevents Petersen from improving his position.#SUB#
Sulvar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sulvar wants to pass to mount but Petersen is defending the position. #SUB2#
Petersen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sulvar pulls his head out easily.
Petersen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sulvar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sulvar's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sulvar (2) vs (8) Petersen#T3#
Petersen has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Sulvar's body.
Sulvar is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Sulvar is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Petersen gets his way!
Petersen tries to get the hooks in deep but Sulvar pushed the leg off.
Petersen is hanging on to Sulvar's back as he tries to escape.
Petersen trying to control momentarily.
#SUB2#
Sulvar is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Petersen gets his way!
#T4#
Sulvar prevents Petersen from getting a body triangle.
Petersen has good solid back control here.
Petersen is trying to stick to Sulvar's back but Sulvar is turning into Petersen. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Petersen's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sulvar. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (4) vs (8) Petersen
Petersen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (4) vs (10) Petersen
Petersen slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Sulvar looking for submissions off his back.
Sulvar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Petersen controlling the pace. #T5#
Petersen trying to pass the guard but Sulvar defending well.
Sulvar is staying active underneath Petersen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Petersen is controlling the pace.
Sulvar wants to improve his position but Petersen is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sulvar manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Sulvar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Petersen passes Sulvar's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sulvar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sulvar is staying active underneath Petersen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Petersen controlling the pace.
Sulvar gets back to full guard.
Petersen won't allow Sulvar to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Petersen drops back looking for a leg! Sulvar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sulvar manages to kick Petersen off! Petersen jumps back into Sulvar's guard.
Sulvar wants to sweep here but Petersen controlling him for the moment.
Petersen's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T7#
Sulvar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Petersen's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (6) vs (10) Petersen
Sulvar being controlled here momentarily.
Sulvar trying to move into half guard but instead Petersen has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (6) vs (12) Petersen
Petersen wants to control from the top but Sulvar keeps moving.
Petersen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Petersen advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (6) vs (15) Petersen
Sulvar is looking to regain half guard here but Petersen keeps moving and retains side control.
Petersen trying to control the position but Sulvar is working away.
Petersen advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sulvar (6) vs (17) Petersen
Sulvar is squirming around, avoiding Petersen's attempts to control the action.
Sulvar is working to get back to half guard.
#T8#
Petersen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sulvar is looking to escape.
Sulvar is trying to escape the mount but Petersen keeps good control and instead manages to take Sulvar's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Sulvar (6) vs (20) Petersen
Sulvar is trying to break free.
Petersen trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Sulvar manages to reverse the position and now he's in Petersen's guard. Nice work there by Sulvar.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (8) vs (20) Petersen
Sulvar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Petersen is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Petersen has his foot on Sulvar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sulvar works his way back into a safe position though.
Petersen keeping full guard, as Sulvar tries to pass.
Petersen looking to control.
Petersen controlling the position.#T9#
Petersen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Petersen 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.
Petersen has Sulvar pulled in close to control his posture.
Sulvar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Petersen is adopting a defensive guard.
Sulvar wants to pass the guard but Petersen is keeping the position.
Petersen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T10##SUB2#
Petersen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sulvar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sulvar forces his way into half guard.
Petersen tries to roll over but Sulvar keeps him under control.
Sulvar is looking to advance position but Petersen won't allow it. #SUB#
Sulvar wants to work for an arm triangle but Petersen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Petersen wants to get back to full guard.
Petersen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sulvar tries to free his leg and advance position but Petersen is retaining full guard. #T11#
Petersen wants to sweep here but Sulvar controlling him for the moment.
Petersen has Sulvar pulled in close to control his posture.
Petersen 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: Sulvar (8) vs (22) Petersen
Sulvar wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Sulvar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Petersen tries to pass to full mount but Sulvar defends it.
Petersen works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (8) vs (25) Petersen
Petersen is trying to take his opponent's back.
Petersen wants to control the pace but Sulvar is squirming around nicely.
Sulvar working to try and regain half guard.
#T12#
Petersen is trying to take his opponent's back.
Petersen looking to control but Sulvar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Well,Sulvar is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Sulvar keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Petersen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sulvar is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Petersen is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Sulvar to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Sulvar shrugs it off.
Petersen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sulvar is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T13#
Petersen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sulvar is looking to escape.
Sulvar is wriggling around trying to escape.
Petersen tries to control but Sulvar wriggling away.
Petersen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sulvar is wriggling around trying to escape.
Petersen tries to control but Sulvar wriggling away.
Sulvar is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Petersen looking to control and managing it successfully. #T14##SUB2#
Petersen jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Sulvar manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Sulvar tries to bench press Petersen off him but Petersen keeps the position.
Petersen has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sulvar (8) vs (27) Petersen
Petersen controlling from the full mount.
Sulvar is squirming around, avoiding Petersen's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sulvar is looking to get to half guard.
Petersen controlling from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petersen wins on points by 27 to 8.
A victorious Conald Petersen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CACC 92
Date: May 23, 2020 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tres Sulvar (ranked 6915 p4p, 134 weight class) and Timmy Flowers (ranked 6689 p4p, 131 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Tres Sulvar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Timmy Flowers!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sulvar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Flowers as he avoids it easily.
Flowers rushes Sulvar and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Sulvar has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Flowers after a bit of a struggle.
Sulvar is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Flowers pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tres Sulvar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flowers pulls Sulvar into guard.
Flowers working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sulvar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sulvar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Flowers keeping full guard, as Sulvar tries to pass.
Flowers looking for a sweep. Not yet Flowers, not yet.
Flowers is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sulvar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Flowers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sulvar pushing down on Flowers's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sulvar trying to pass the guard but Flowers defending well.
Flowers looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sulvar passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Flowers! Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (3) vs (0) Flowers
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flowers working to try and regain half guard.
Sulvar jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Flowers is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Flowers and Sulvar has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Flowers is looking for a sweep.
Sulvar has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Flowers! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sulvar (5) vs (0) Flowers
Flowers tries to hold on but Sulvar pushes him away.
Sulvar working for a submission but Flowers is keeping him at bay.
Flowers felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Sulvar is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Flowers to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Flowers shrugs it off.
Sulvar jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Flowers manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Sulvar tries for a kimura but Flowers is defending well.
Sulvar working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sulvar tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Flowers is trying to improve his position.
Flowers stops Sulvar from passing to mount.
Sulvar advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sulvar (7) vs (0) Flowers
Sulvar has hold of Flowers's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Flowers manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Flowers defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Sulvar.
Sulvar goes for an armbar but Flowers turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Flowers. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (7) vs (2) Flowers
Sulvar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Flowers is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sulvar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (9) vs (2) Flowers
Sulvar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Flowers is keeping the position for now.
Flowers looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sulvar pushing down on Flowers's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Flowers wants to improve his position but Sulvar is controlling well.
Sulvar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sulvar trying to pass the guard but Flowers defending well.
Flowers is defending against the submission attempts here by Sulvar.
Flowers trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sulvar uses his free foot to push down on Flowers's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Flowers. Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (12) vs (2) Flowers
Flowers tries to reverse the position but Sulvar maintains control.
Sulvar is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Flowers to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Flowers shrugs it off.
Flowers is trying to escape the mount.
Sulvar is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Flowers to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Flowers shrugs it off.
Sulvar jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Flowers manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Sulvar tries to advance to mount but Flowers denies him.
Sulvar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Flowers, who protects the arm well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Flowers is trying to get back to half guard.
Flowers regains half guard.
Flowers trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Flowers is pressing down on Sulvar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sulvar tries to free his leg and advance position but Flowers is retaining full guard.
Flowers had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sulvar defends it easily.
Sulvar pushing down on Flowers's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sulvar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Flowers defends it well.
Sulvar wants to pass to mount but Flowers is defending the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sulvar passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (15) vs (2) Flowers
Flowers is trying to improve his position.
Sulvar advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sulvar (17) vs (2) Flowers
Sulvar has hold of Flowers's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Flowers manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Sulvar working for a guillotine from mount but Flowers is in no mood to give up.
Sulvar prevents Flowers from getting the reversal.
Sulvar looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Sulvar is working for a guillotine from mount but Flowers frees his head quite easily.
Sulvar looking to secure an arm triangle but Flowers defends it well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sulvar jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Flowers manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Flowers gets back to half guard.
Flowers wants to control but Sulvar is keeping busy.
Sulvar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Flowers has managed to free his arm - good work.
Flowers is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sulvar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sulvar's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sulvar (17) vs (6) Flowers
Sulvar tries to escape but Flowers has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Flowers is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Sulvar defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Sulvar tries to escape the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sulvar is working hard here to advance position.
Sulvar rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Sulvar is pressing down on Flowers's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Flowers passes Sulvar's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sulvar is looking to improve his position.
Flowers works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (17) vs (9) Flowers
Sulvar is trying to get back to half guard.
Sulvar is not content to let Flowers control the position.
Sulvar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Flowers wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Flowers trying to control the position but Sulvar is working away.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sulvar tries to bench press Flowers off him but Flowers keeps the position.
Flowers trying to control the position but Sulvar is working away.
Sulvar tries to buck Flowers off but Flowers is having none of it.
Flowers thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Flowers is looking to take a break and control but Sulvar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sulvar sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sulvar manages to get to full guard.
Sulvar 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.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sulvar is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (19) vs (9) Flowers
Flowers keeping full guard, as Sulvar tries to pass.
Flowers looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sulvar advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (22) vs (9) Flowers
Sulvar advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sulvar (24) vs (9) Flowers
Sulvar working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Flowers is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sulvar looking to secure an arm triangle but Flowers defends it well.
Sulvar working for a submission but Flowers is keeping him at bay.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Sulvar has hold of Flowers's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Flowers manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Flowers can't escape the position.
Flowers regains half guard.
Sulvar frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (27) vs (9) Flowers
Sulvar working for a submission but Flowers is keeping him at bay.
Flowers really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Flowers is still trying to improve position.
Sulvar has hold of Flowers's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Flowers manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Flowers sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Sulvar seems to be looking for submissions.
Sulvar is working for a submission of some sort.
Sulvar is breathing heavily.
Sulvar passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (30) vs (9) Flowers
Sulvar looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Flowers is desperately trying to improve his position but Sulvar has a good base and remains in mount.
Sulvar has hold of Flowers's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Flowers manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Sulvar is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Flowers to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Flowers shrugs it off.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sulvar working for a guillotine from mount but Flowers is in no mood to give up.
Flowers wants to control but Sulvar is having none of it.
Flowers keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sulvar is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Flowers is surviving well by controlling Sulvar's body position as best he can.
Sulvar working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Flowers is looking to get to half guard.
Sulvar is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Flowers has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Flowers keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Sulvar has hold of Flowers's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Flowers manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Sulvar swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Flowers is now in Sulvar's guard. A big mistake from Sulvar there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (30) vs (11) Flowers
Sulvar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Flowers can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sulvar looking for a sweep. Not yet Sulvar, not yet.
Flowers passes Sulvar's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Flowers is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sulvar defends it well.
Sulvar is looking for a sweep. Flowers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sulvar is pressing down on Flowers's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sulvar looking for a sweep. Not yet Sulvar, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
CACC 85
Date: May 09, 2020 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Max Strasburg (ranked 6884 p4p, 132 weight class) and Tres Sulvar (ranked 6969 p4p, 134 weight class). Strasburg comes into the arena with The Red - Chevelle blaring out of the sound system. 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Max Strasburg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sulvar shoots in for a takedown but Strasburg shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Strasburg gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Strasburg (2) vs (0) Sulvar
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.
Sulvar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Strasburg has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sulvar is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strasburg (2) vs (2) Sulvar
Strasburg working for a triangle but Sulvar defends it easily.
Strasburg wants to sweep but no luck.
Strasburg is looking for a triangle but Sulvar pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sulvar thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Strasburg keeping full guard, as Sulvar tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sulvar passes into half guard.
Strasburg trying to control here.
Strasburg tries to get to full guard but Sulvar has control of the leg.
Sulvar is looking for a kimura but Strasburg is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sulvar to get the leverage.
Sulvar has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Strasburg (2) vs (5) Sulvar
Sulvar is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Strasburg to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Strasburg shrugs it off.
Sulvar is working for a guillotine from mount but Strasburg frees his head quite easily.
Strasburg tries to reverse the position but Sulvar maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sulvar wants to finish this one by submission but Strasburg is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sulvar.
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.
Strasburg is looking to get to half guard.
Strasburg is working hard here to advance position.
Sulvar looking to secure an arm triangle but Strasburg defends it well.
Strasburg wants to hold on but Sulvar pushes him away.
Sulvar working for a submission but Strasburg is keeping him at bay.
Strasburg knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sulvar on the ground.
Sulvar with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Sulvar working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Sulvar jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Strasburg manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Sulvar working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strasburg is looking to regain half guard here but Sulvar keeps moving and retains side control.
Strasburg on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Strasburg tries to get out of the position.
Sulvar advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Strasburg (2) vs (7) Sulvar
Sulvar with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Strasburg slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sulvar wants to free his trapped foot but Strasburg is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sulvar is working for a submission of some sort.
Strasburg tries to roll over but Sulvar keeps him under control.
Strasburg wants to control but Sulvar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sulvar is working for a submission of some sort.
Strasburg is trying to control but can't.
Strasburg looking for submissions off his back.
Sulvar frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Strasburg (2) vs (10) Sulvar
Strasburg tries to hold on but Sulvar postures up.
Sulvar looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Sulvar wants to finish this one by submission but Strasburg is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sulvar.
Strasburg tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sulvar looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Strasburg is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Finish the Fight, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Strasburg keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sulvar is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Strasburg has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Strasburg tries to reverse the position but Sulvar maintains control.
Sulvar looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Sulvar is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Strasburg is surviving well by controlling Sulvar's body position as best he can.
Sulvar looking for a guillotine from mount but Strasburg is having none of it.
Strasburg is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sulvar working for a submission but Strasburg is keeping him at bay.
Sulvar working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Sulvar looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Strasburg is looking to get to half guard.
Strasburg wants to control but Sulvar is having none of it.
Strasburg working to try and regain half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sulvar working for a submission but Strasburg is keeping him at bay.
Sulvar has hold of Strasburg's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Strasburg manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Sulvar looking for a guillotine from mount but Strasburg is having none of it.
Sulvar with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Sulvar working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Sulvar looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Strasburg tries to reverse the position but Sulvar maintains control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sulvar jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Strasburg manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Sulvar is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Strasburg knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sulvar advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Strasburg (2) vs (12) Sulvar
Strasburg wants to control but Sulvar is having none of it.
Sulvar looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Strasburg wants to control but Sulvar is having none of it.
Sulvar looking for a guillotine from mount but Strasburg is having none of it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Strasburg is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Strasburg is looking to improve his position but Sulvar isn't that keen on the idea.
Strasburg tries to hold on but Sulvar postures up.
Strasburg is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sulvar wants to finish this one by submission but Strasburg is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sulvar.
Sulvar working for a guillotine from mount but Strasburg is in no mood to give up.
Strasburg keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Strasburg defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Sulvar.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sulvar working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Strasburg is trying desperately to improve position.
Sulvar with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Strasburg is looking to get to half guard.
Sulvar is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Strasburg has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Strasburg! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strasburg (4) vs (12) Sulvar
Strasburg trying to control but Sulvar is working from the bottom.
Sulvar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sulvar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Strasburg manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strasburg (4) vs (14) Sulvar
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Sulvar thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Strasburg had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sulvar defends it easily.
Strasburg keeping full guard, as Sulvar tries to pass.
Strasburg looking for a guillotine here but Sulvar defends easily.
Strasburg trying to control the position.
Sulvar tries to free his leg and advance position but Strasburg is retaining full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Strasburg pulls Sulvar in close to prevent any damage.
Strasburg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Strasburg is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sulvar defends well.
Sulvar slips nicely into half guard.
Strasburg is looking for a sweep. Sulvar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sulvar passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Strasburg! Score +3 for passing guard: Strasburg (4) vs (17) Sulvar
Strasburg is trying desperately to improve position.
Sulvar working for a submission but Strasburg is keeping him at bay.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sulvar looking for a guillotine from mount but Strasburg is having none of it.
Sulvar working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Sulvar has hold of Strasburg's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Strasburg manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Sulvar goes for an armbar but Strasburg turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Strasburg. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strasburg (6) vs (17) Sulvar
Sulvar looks winded!
Sulvar wants to sweep but no luck.
Sulvar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strasburg (6) vs (19) Sulvar
Strasburg is trying to control the position but Sulvar postures up.
Strasburg is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Sulvar wants to pass the guard but Strasburg is keeping the position.
Strasburg can't keep his opponent in guard - Sulvar advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sulvar has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Strasburg (6) vs (22) Sulvar
Sulvar working for a submission but Strasburg is keeping him at bay.
Sulvar looking for a guillotine from mount but Strasburg is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strasburg tries to lock up and control but Sulvar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Strasburg manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Strasburg tries to roll over but Sulvar keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sulvar wins on points by 22 to 6. |
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Event:
TWGC 29 (265lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Apr 26, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Tres Sulvar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Wille Thai!
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Sulvar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Thai as Sulvar shoots in.
Sulvar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Thai counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Thai.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tres Sulvar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thai has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Sulvar regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sulvar (0) vs (2) Thai
Thai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sulvar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thai passes into half guard.
Thai is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sulvar is just riding it out for now. Thai eventually gives up the hold.
Sulvar wants to improve his position but Thai is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thai is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sulvar has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sulvar is defending against the submission attempts here by Thai.
Thai is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sulvar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Thai.
Thai prevents Sulvar from improving his position.
Sulvar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sulvar wants to sweep here but Thai controlling him for the moment.
Thai forces his way into half guard.
Sulvar is looking for a sweep. Thai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thai is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sulvar is just riding it out for now. Thai eventually gives up the hold.
Thai wants to free his trapped foot but Sulvar is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Thai is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sulvar! Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (0) vs (5) Thai
Sulvar on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sulvar tries to get out of the position.
Thai prevents Sulvar from getting the reversal.
Sulvar is working hard here to advance position.
Thai is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Sulvar is surviving well by controlling Thai's body position as best he can.
Thai is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Thai extends the arm and Sulvar is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wille Thai! |
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Event:
TWGC 29 (265lbs, D4): Sydney Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Apr 18, 2020 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aaron Sainsbury (ranked 4408 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tres Sulvar (ranked 6905 p4p, 154 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Aaron Sainsbury! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Bruno Hogan and Skip Squint.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sainsbury is looking to clinch.
Sainsbury looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Sulvar misses with a takedown attempt - Sainsbury sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sainsbury has Sulvar up against the cage in a clinch.
Sulvar jumps guard but Sainsbury turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sulvar tries for a takedown but Sainsbury manages to get underhooks.
Aaron Sainsbury has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tres Sulvar.
Sainsbury is pressed up against the cage. Sulvar has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sainsbury down to the mat. Sainsbury avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sainsbury stuffs the takedown attempt from Sulvar. Sulvar gets slowly back to his feet.
Sulvar feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sainsbury (0) vs (2) Sulvar
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sulvar wants to pass the guard but Sainsbury is keeping the position.
Sulvar pushes down on Sainsbury's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sulvar frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Sainsbury (0) vs (5) Sulvar
Sulvar working for a submission but Sainsbury is keeping him at bay.
Sulvar with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Sulvar is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sainsbury has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Sulvar jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Sainsbury is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Sainsbury and Sulvar has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sainsbury prevents Sulvar from improving position.
We've been hearing good reports from Sainsbury'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.
Sulvar tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sulvar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sainsbury is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sulvar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sainsbury is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sulvar tries to advance to mount but can't.
Sainsbury is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sulvar tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sainsbury's legs.
Sulvar thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sulvar tries to move to mount but Sainsbury blocks the move with his legs.
Sulvar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sainsbury, who protects the arm well.
Sulvar tries for a kimura but Sainsbury is defending well.
Sainsbury prevents Sulvar from moving into mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Sainsbury's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sainsbury prevents Sulvar from moving into mount.
Sulvar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sainsbury is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sulvar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sainsbury, who protects the arm well.
Sainsbury prevents Sulvar from moving into mount.
Sulvar is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sainsbury has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sulvar tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sainsbury's legs.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sulvar advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sainsbury (0) vs (7) Sulvar
Sulvar wants to finish this one by submission but Sainsbury is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sulvar.
Sulvar looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Sulvar with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Sulvar working for a guillotine from mount but Sainsbury is in no mood to give up.
Sainsbury wants to control but Sulvar is having none of it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sulvar wants to finish this one by submission but Sainsbury is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sulvar.
Sulvar is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sainsbury has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Sulvar is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Sainsbury is surviving well by controlling Sulvar's body position as best he can.
Sainsbury wants to hold on but Sulvar pushes him away.
Sulvar looking to secure an arm triangle but Sainsbury defends it well.
Sulvar has control of Sainsbury's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Sainsbury regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Sulvar working for a guillotine from mount but Sainsbury is in no mood to give up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sulvar working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sulvar looking for a guillotine from mount but Sainsbury is having none of it.
Sulvar has control of Sainsbury's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Sainsbury regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Sainsbury is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sulvar looking to secure an arm triangle but Sainsbury defends it well.
Sulvar looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sulvar is working for a guillotine from mount but Sainsbury frees his head quite easily.
Sainsbury defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Sulvar.
Sulvar has control of Sainsbury's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Sainsbury regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Sulvar wants to finish this one by submission but Sainsbury is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sulvar.
Sulvar has hold of Sainsbury's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Sainsbury manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sulvar looking to secure an arm triangle but Sainsbury defends it well.
Sulvar is working for a guillotine from mount but Sainsbury frees his head quite easily.
Sulvar looking for a guillotine from mount but Sainsbury is having none of it.
Sulvar working for a submission but Sainsbury is keeping him at bay.
Sulvar working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Sulvar has control of Sainsbury's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Sainsbury regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sulvar wants to finish this one by submission but Sainsbury is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sulvar.
Sulvar looking for a guillotine from mount but Sainsbury is having none of it.
Sulvar working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Sulvar is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sainsbury has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Sulvar goes for an armbar but Sainsbury turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Sainsbury. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sainsbury (2) vs (7) Sulvar
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Sulvar working for submissions but it's allowed Sainsbury to get to half guard.
Sulvar works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sulvar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sainsbury gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sulvar is looking to sweep but instead, Sainsbury has passed into half guard.
Sulvar felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Sulvar is looking for a sweep. Sainsbury is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Sulvar is pressing down on Sainsbury's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sulvar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sulvar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sainsbury's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sainsbury (2) vs (9) Sulvar
Sulvar slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Sainsbury (2) vs (12) Sulvar
Sulvar tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sulvar tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sulvar thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sainsbury tries to bench press Sulvar off him but Sulvar keeps the position.
Sainsbury prevents Sulvar from improving position.
Sulvar working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sainsbury tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sulvar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Sulvar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sainsbury is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sulvar tries to advance to mount but Sainsbury denies him.
Sulvar is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sainsbury knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sulvar advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sainsbury (2) vs (14) Sulvar
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sainsbury defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Sulvar.
Sulvar looking for a guillotine from mount but Sainsbury is having none of it.
Sulvar looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
TWGC 29 (265lbs, D4): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 17, 2020 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tres Sulvar (ranked 6894 p4p, 149 weight class) and Theodore Rothschild (ranked 7928 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tres Sulvar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Theodore Rothschild!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Skip Squint and John Mangel.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Rothschild shoots in for a takedown but Sulvar shows good takedown defense.
Sulvar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rothschild but Rothschild pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rothschild enables Sulvar to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rothschild manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sulvar (2) vs (0) Rothschild
Sulvar passes Rothschild's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sulvar wants to work for an arm triangle but Rothschild is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sulvar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sulvar is trying to work for a kimura but Rothschild is defending well.
Rothschild really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sulvar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sulvar seems to be working for a kimura but Rothschild defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sulvar is working for a kimura but Rothschild is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sulvar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sulvar uses his free foot to push down on Rothschild's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rothschild. Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (5) vs (0) Rothschild
Rothschild defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Sulvar.
Sulvar is working for a guillotine from mount but Rothschild frees his head quite easily.
Sulvar looking to secure an arm triangle but Rothschild defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sulvar is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Rothschild is surviving well by controlling Sulvar's body position as best he can.
Sulvar has control of Rothschild's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Rothschild regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Sulvar has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Rothschild is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tres Sulvar! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 02, 2020 |
#R1#
Wick displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sulvar.
Wick shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sulvar eats them both and turns towards Wick to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT#
It looks like Tres Sulvar has been cut.
Sulvar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wick is fending him off so far but Sulvar persists. Nope, Wick circles away and we're back to standing.
Wick seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Wick lands a nice shot to the body.
Wick shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sulvar as he avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sulvar or perhaps it was just good defense by Wick, which made it look bad.
John Wick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tres Sulvar.
Wick shoots in for a double leg but Sulvar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sulvar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wick sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
Wick rushes Sulvar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sulvar tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wick just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wick holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Wick landing knees to the body.
#BC#
Wick breaks the clinch.
Tres Sulvar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sulvar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sulvar doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wick counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sulvar thinking.
Sulvar looks winded!#T1#
Sulvar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Wick counters by moving into the clinch.
Sulvar tries to pull guard but Wick won't allow it.
Wick is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sulvar is defending well.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sulvar jumps guard but Wick stands there with Sulvar around his waist. Sulvar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wick is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A left hand lands to the body for Wick.
#BC#
Wick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wick darts in looking for a takedown but Sulvar gets double underhooks and turns Wick into the cage.
Wick throws a front kick that sends Sulvar stumbling back into the cage.#TD2#
Sulvar shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sulvar was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T2#
You can see the frustration on Wick's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Sulvar working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Check out the look on Sulvar's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sulvar lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Wick is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sulvar connects with a decent elbow.
Wick tries to bench press Sulvar off him but Sulvar keeps the position.
Sulvar scoring with punches and elbows.
Wick managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sulvar.
Sulvar scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Wick to see if he's OK.
Wick takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T3#
Sulvar lands some shots froms side control.
Sulvar working the head with strikes.
Wick keeps Sulvar under control for a moment.
Sulvar landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sulvar landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sulvar working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Wick on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Sulvar in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wick taking punishment in the form of punches.
Wick is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sulvar's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Sulvar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wick has hold of Sulvar's hands but Sulvar slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
Wick avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sulvar.
Wick taking some punishment here, with Sulvar in his half guard.
Wick punching from the bottom.
Sulvar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wick. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wick trying to control from the bottom.
#ES#
Wick pushes Sulvar off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Sulvar tries to keep at a distance but Wick has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sulvar tries to pull guard but Wick forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sulvar tries to score a body lock takedown but Wick shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wick gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sulvar.
#TD#
Wick ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Wick no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Wick dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tres Sulvar's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Wick dives in and grabs Sulvar's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sulvar pushes down on Wick's head and hops out.
Sulvar shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wick counters with a stiff right hand.
Sulvar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wick sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sulvar somewhat.#TD2#
Sulvar changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wick looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
Wick sneaks out the side door and pushes Sulvar away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#TD#
Wick closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sulvar is trying to work for a sweep but Wick has mounted him!
Sulvar can't escape the position.
Sulvar is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sulvar is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
#T1#
Sulvar is trying to escape the mount.
Sulvar keeps trying to improve his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sulvar can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wick can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sulvar is looking to escape.
Sulvar is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sulvar is squirming around, avoiding Wick's attempts to control the action.
Sulvar keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Wick unloads with some shots from mount but Sulvar bucks and avoids them well.
Sulvar really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
John Wick overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wick thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Sulvar bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Sulvar makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3##SUB#
Wick is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sulvar defends well.
Sulvar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sulvar distracts Wick with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sulvar content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sulvar keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wick's head.
Sulvar landing some decent shots from guard.
Sulvar chips away with some ground and pound.
Sulvar landing some decent shots from guard.
Sulvar scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sulvar cracks Wick with a solid left hand.
Sulvar throws a strike but Wick rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T4##SUB2#
Sulvar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wick defends it easily.
Sulvar is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Sulvar looking for subs off his back but Wick has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB2#
Sulvar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wick is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sulvar wants to improve his position but Wick is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Wick dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tres Sulvar's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Sulvar has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Wick moves into the clinch.
Wick stops a takedown attempt from Sulvar.
Sulvar fails to pull the fight into his guard.
John Wick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tres Sulvar.
Sulvar gets underhooks to prevent Wick's takedown attempt.
#TD#
Wick jumps into guard, dragging Sulvar to the mat.
Sulvar with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wick tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Wick is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sulvar is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Wick is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sulvar defends well.
Wick utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sulvar working some strikes from top position.
Wick has momentary wrist control but Sulvar slips an elbow through the middle.
Sulvar keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wick's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Wick tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sulvar is working Wick over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sulvar cracks Wick with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Sulvar drops back, looking for a kneebar! Wick looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Wick looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Wick! #REVR#
Sulvar is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The strikes coming from Wick are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Wick throws a strike aimed at the side of Sulvar's head but Sulvar avoids it well.
Sulvar is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Wick is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Sulvar is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T2#
Sulvar is still trying to improve position.
Wick controlling his opponent.
Sulvar is trying to reverse the position but instead Wick has taken his back - oops!
Sulvar tries to escape the position.
#T3#
Wick has good solid back control here.
Sulvar can't escape the position.
A lull in the action here.
Sulvar is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Tres Sulvar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4##SUB#
Sulvar defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Wick is hanging on to Sulvar's back as he tries to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sulvar avoids the strikes from Wick.
John Wick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sulvar is in bad spot here.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Wick showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wick has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Wick!
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