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Event:
Bots de Garra 205
Date: Nov 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 20 wins and 21 losses; Corona Virus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 80 wins and 56 losses; Jerry Curls!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Curls fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Virus avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
Virus forces Curls back against the ropes and clinches.
Virus gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Curls.
Curls is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Virus pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Corona Virus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Curls.#TD#
Virus has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Curls uses from the top position.
Curls won't allow Virus to sweep him here.
Virus working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virus is controlling Curls's posture.#T1#
Curls sitting in guard here, content to control.
Virus looking to control.
Curls tries to free his leg and advance position but Virus is retaining full guard.
Virus trying to control the position.
Curls won't allow Virus to sweep him here. #T2#
Virus is trying to control the position but Curls postures up.
Virus looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Curls puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Curls stalling.
Curls wants to pass the guard but Virus is defending well. #T3#
Virus wants to improve his position but Curls is controlling well.
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 the action but Virus is working from the bottom.
Virus is concentrating on defense, preventing Curls from advancing position.
Virus trying to control but Curls postures up.
Virus tries to get to full guard but Curls has control of the leg. #T4#
Virus keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Virus tries to get to full guard but Curls has control of the leg.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Curls tries to pass to full mount but Virus defends it.
Virus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Virus is trying to maintain the position but Curls is very close to passing his half guard.#T5#
Well, if Curls 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.
Virus is looking for a sweep. Curls is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Curls wants to take a breather but Virus is having none of it.
Curls content to control rather than advance.
Curls seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Virus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T6#
Curls controlling the pace.
Virus tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Curls has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Virus (0) vs (3) Curls
Virus is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Curls trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Virus tries to hold on but Curls postures up.#T7#
Virus regains half guard.
Virus tries to get to full guard but Curls has control of the leg.
Virus is trying to control but Curls manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Virus (0) vs (6) Curls
Virus can't escape the position.
Curls controlling the pace for now.
Virus tries to hold on but Curls postures up.#T8#
Virus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Curls pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Virus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Curls controlling the position easily from mount.
Curls prevents Virus from getting the reversal.
Curls is looking to work his way around to Virus's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T9#
Virus is trying to escape the mount but Curls keeps good control and instead manages to take Virus's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Virus (0) vs (9) Curls
Virus tries to escape the position.
Virus trying to control the hands but Curls won't let him.
Curls tries to keep control of the position but Virus is staying busy.
Curls has the hooks in. Virus is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T10#
Virus is working hard here to advance position.
Curls struggling to keep hold of the position.
Virus looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Virus manages to reverse the position and now he's in Curls's guard. Nice work there by Virus.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Virus (2) vs (9) Curls
Curls trying to keep a closed guard but Virus is proving a slippery customer.
Curls has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T11#
Virus trying to control but Curls is working from the bottom.
Virus sitting in guard here, content to control. #T12#
Virus tries to free his leg and advance position but Curls is retaining full guard.
Virus wants to control from the top but Curls keeps moving.
Virus showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T13#
Virus trying to control the position from guard on top but Curls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Virus controlling from the top position.
Virus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Curls keeping moving, preventing Virus from controlling successfully.
Virus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Curls swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T14#
Curls keeping moving, preventing Virus from controlling successfully.
Virus controls from within his opponent's guard.
Virus stopping the sweep attempt from Curls.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Curls keeping moving, preventing Virus from controlling successfully.
Virus is really struggling to control Curls but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Curls wins on points by 9 to 2.
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 204
Date: Nov 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 88 wins and 66 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 20 losses; Corona Virus!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Virus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Toehold swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Virus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #TD#
Toehold jumps guard.
Toehold looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Toehold keeping full guard, as Virus tries to pass.
Toehold trying to control the position.
Virus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Virus 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.
Toehold is trying to keep Virus in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virus sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Toehold keeping moving, preventing Virus from controlling successfully.
Toehold being controlled here, momentarily.
Virus tries to free his leg and advance position but Toehold is retaining full guard.
Virus is still trying to improve position.
Virus looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Toehold bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Virus's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (2) vs (0) Virus#T2#
Virus pulls Toehold in close to prevent any damage.
Toehold trying to control but Virus is working from the bottom.
Toehold won't allow Virus to sweep him here.
Virus wants to improve his position but instead Toehold has moved into half guard.
Virus is trying to control but can't.
Toehold trying to control the pace. #T3#
Virus is trying to control but can't.
Virus is looking for a sweep. Toehold is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Virus is trying to control but can't.
Virus is looking for a sweep. Toehold is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Toehold seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Virus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Virus tries to get to full guard but Toehold has control of the leg.
Virus wants to control but Toehold is keeping busy.
Virus is concentrating on defense, preventing Toehold from advancing position.
Virus tries to roll over but Toehold keeps him under control.#T5#
Virus is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Virus is trying is best to control the position here.
Virus is trying to get back to full guard.
Toehold is looking to stall here but Virus recovers full guard.
Virus is looking to sweep but instead, Toehold has passed into half guard.
#T6#
Toehold trying to control the action but Virus is working from the bottom.
Virus has his hands clasped together around Toehold's back. He's all about the action.
Virus is looking for a sweep. Toehold 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.
Toehold trying to pass the guard but Virus defending well.
Virus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Toehold is working away from the top position though.
Virus is pressing down on Toehold's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T7#
Virus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Virus is controlling Toehold's posture.
Virus is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Toehold might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Virus working a defensive guard here.
Toehold stopping the sweep attempt from Virus.#T8#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Virus is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (2) vs (2) Virus
Virus is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Virus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Toehold is keeping the position for now.
Toehold keeping moving, preventing Virus from controlling successfully. #T9#
Toehold working a defensive guard here.
Virus looking to sit in guard and control but Toehold gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (4) vs (2) Virus
Toehold trying to control but Virus is working from the bottom.
Toehold sitting in guard, not really doing much.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Virus holds on and takes a little breather. #T10#
Toehold preventing the sweep.
Virus is pulling down on Toehold's head. It's preventing any offense from Toehold, at least for the moment.
Virus working a defensive guard here.
Virus is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T11#
Virus is pulling down on Toehold's head. It's preventing any offense from Toehold, at least for the moment.
Virus trying to keep a closed guard but Toehold is proving a slippery customer.
Toehold tries to free his leg and advance position but Virus is retaining full guard. #T12#
Virus controlling the position.
Toehold trying to control the position from guard on top but Virus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Virus wants to sweep but no luck.
Virus has Toehold pulled in close to control his posture.
Virus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Toehold trying to control the position from guard on top but Virus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Virus is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T13#
Virus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Virus keeping moving, preventing Toehold from controlling successfully.
Virus keeping full guard, as Toehold tries to pass.
Virus controlling the position.#T14#
Virus looking for a sweep. Not yet Virus, not yet.
Toehold sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Virus's guard.
Virus wants to improve his position but Toehold is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Virus won't allow Toehold to pass to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold takes the fight on points by 4 to 2.
Our winner, Tommy Toehold, 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 203
Date: Nov 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 20 losses; Corona Virus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Cleetus Boone!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Boone fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Virus is looking to counter the offense by Boone and move into the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Virus rushes Boone and presses him up against the ropes.#TD#
Virus manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Virus trying to control the position here.
Virus looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Virus has control of Boone's left arm, preventing Boone from doing any damage.
Boone trying to control but Virus is working from the bottom.
Virus trying to control the position.
Virus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Boone manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Virus (2) vs (0) Boone
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Virus is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Virus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Virus controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Virus is pushing down on Boone's leg trying to pass to half guard. Boone is fighting to maintain full guard but Virus has managed to sneak the leg through.
Virus wants to pass to mount but Boone is defending the position.
Virus is keen to just control but Boone is a slippery customer.
Virus is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Virus is looking to advance position but Boone won't allow it. #T3#
Virus is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Virus is trying to control. Boone wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Virus moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Virus (5) vs (0) Boone
Virus just content to control the position.
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Virus slows the pace down. #T4#
Virus working away.
Boone might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Virus haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
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.
Virus wants to take a breather but Boone manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Virus.
Virus wants to pass the guard but Boone is keeping the position.#T5#
Virus sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Virus trying to control the position from guard on top but Boone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boone controls Virus momentarily but Virus frees himself.
Boone being controlled here, momentarily.
Virus tries to free his leg and advance position but Boone is retaining full guard. #T6#
Virus's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boone has Virus pulled in close to control his posture.
Boone can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Virus controls the pace.
Virus trying to control but Boone is working from the bottom.
Boone keeping full guard, as Virus tries to pass.
Boone keeping moving, preventing Virus from controlling successfully.
Virus controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T7#
Boone has control of Virus's left arm, preventing Virus from doing any damage.
Virus controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Virus pushing down on Boone's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Virus content to control rather than advance. #T8#
Virus frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Virus (8) vs (0) Boone
Boone prevents Virus from taking his back.
Virus controlling from the full mount.
Virus fails to advance to Boone's back.
Virus controlling the position easily from mount.
Virus looking to control but Boone is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T9#
Boone is working to get back to half guard.
Virus controlling the position easily from mount.
Boone is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boone reaches up to try and control the position but Virus seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Boone rolls and tries to escape and now Virus has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Virus (11) vs (0) Boone
Virus has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Boone's body.
#T10#
Boone is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Boone is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Virus.
Virus trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Boone is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Boone trying to control but not successfully. #T11#
Virus really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Boone.
Boone wants to escape the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Virus's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
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.
#T12#
Boone prevents Virus from getting a body triangle.
I would not like to be Boone right now.
#T13#
Boone staying busy and making it hard for Virus to control.
Boone is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Boone just trying to survive but Virus is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Boone prevents Virus from getting a body triangle.
Boone is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Virus trying to control momentarily.
Virus controlling from the back.#T14#
Virus is looking to control Boone but Boone is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Virus controls the position.
Boone really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Virus's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
Virus controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Virus's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Virus gets his hands free as Boone looks to control.
Virus just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Virus takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
After winning the bout, Corona Virus 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 202
Date: Nov 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 19 losses; Corona Virus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 25 losses; Friedrich August Von Hayek!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Virus drives through and clinches with Von Hayek against the ropes.
#TD#
Virus gets control of Von Hayek's arms and successfully pulls guard. Virus will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Von Hayek trying to control the position from guard on top but Virus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Virus wants to sweep but no luck.
Von Hayek trying to control the position from guard on top but Virus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Virus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Virus is trying to keep Von Hayek in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Hayek is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Von Hayek won't allow Virus to sweep him here.
My spies in The House Of Pain inform me that Von Hayek has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Virus controls Von Hayek momentarily but Von Hayek frees himself.
Virus wants to improve his position but instead Von Hayek has moved into half guard.
Virus tries to roll over but Von Hayek keeps him under control.
Von Hayek trying to control from half guard but Virus is working away.
Virus is looking for a sweep. Von Hayek is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Virus wants to control but Von Hayek passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Virus (0) vs (3) Von Hayek
Virus is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Von Hayek wants to lay and pray for a moment but Virus keeps working.
Virus is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Virus looking for a sweep but Von Hayek has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Virus (0) vs (5) Von Hayek
Von Hayek fails to advance to Virus's back.
Virus working to try and regain half guard.
#T3#
Virus sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Von Hayek looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Virus controlling the position well.
Virus is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Virus is trying is best to control the position here.
Virus wants to control but Von Hayek is keeping busy.
Virus regains full guard. Nicely done.
Virus controls Von Hayek momentarily but Von Hayek frees himself.
Virus controlling the position.
Virus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Von Hayek trying to control but Virus is working from the bottom.
Virus has control of Von Hayek's left arm, preventing Von Hayek from doing any damage. #T5#
Virus wants to sweep but no luck.
Virus has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Von Hayek trying to control but Virus is working from the bottom.
Virus trying to keep a closed guard but Von Hayek is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Von Hayek slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Virus controls Von Hayek momentarily but Von Hayek frees himself. #T6#
Virus seems keen to control Von Hayek's posture.
Virus wants to sweep but no luck.
Von Hayek trying to control but Virus is working from the bottom.
Virus looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T7#
Virus controlling the position.
Von Hayek looking to pass the guard.
Von Hayek controls from within his opponent's guard.
Virus is looking to sweep but instead, Von Hayek has passed into half guard.
#T8##SUB2#
Von Hayek is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Virus defends it well.
Von Hayek is thwarting Virus's attempts to control the position.
Von Hayek is trying to control. Virus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Von Hayek passes into side control, despite Virus's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Virus (0) vs (8) Von Hayek
Virus is looking to reverse the position.
Virus stops Von Hayek from passing to mount. #T9#
Virus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Von Hayek trying to control the action but Virus is working from the bottom.
Virus tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Von Hayek presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Virus (0) vs (10) Von Hayek
Virus keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Virus is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Virus 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: Virus (2) vs (10) Von Hayek
Virus looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Von Hayek is trying to keep Virus in close.
Von Hayek manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Virus manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Virus (2) vs (12) Von Hayek#T11#
Virus looking for a sweep. Not yet Virus, not yet.
Von Hayek wants to control from the top but Virus keeps moving.
Virus trying to keep a closed guard but Von Hayek is proving a slippery customer.
Von Hayek trying to control but Virus is working from the bottom.
Virus is looking to sweep but instead, Von Hayek has passed into half guard.
#T12#
Virus is controlling Von Hayek's trapped leg to prevent Von Hayek from advancing to side control.
Von Hayek trying to control the action but Virus is working from the bottom.
Virus is positioning himself well to prevent Von Hayek advancing to mount.
Virus trying to control here.
Virus tries to roll over but Von Hayek keeps him under control.#T13#
Von Hayek seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Virus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Virus tries to get to full guard but Von Hayek has control of the leg.
Virus is working hard here to advance position.
Virus is controlling Von Hayek's trapped leg to prevent Von Hayek from advancing to side control.
Virus is trying to maintain the position but Von Hayek is very close to passing his half guard.
Von Hayek wants to take a breather but Virus is having none of it.
Von Hayek content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T14#
Virus preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Von Hayek trying to control from half guard but Virus is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Virus is looking for a sweep. Von Hayek is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Von Hayek wins on points by 12 to 2.
A relieved looking Friedrich August Von Hayek 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 200
Date: Nov 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 81 wins and 53 losses; Ivan Kamenev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 18 losses; Corona Virus!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Virus rushes Kamenev and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#TD2#
Virus gets control of Kamenev's arms and successfully pulls guard. Virus will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Virus pulls Kamenev in close to prevent any damage.
Kamenev passes Virus's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Virus wants to get back to full guard.
Virus is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virus is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Kamenev is staying active.#T1#
Virus wants to improve his position but Kamenev is controlling well.
Kamenev is thwarting Virus's attempts to control the position.
Kamenev wants to free his trapped foot but Virus is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Virus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kamenev trying to control from half guard but Virus is working away. #T2#
Virus tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kamenev has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (3) vs (0) Virus
Kamenev avoids the attempt from Virus to control.
Kamenev trying to control but Virus is having none of it.
Virus just holding on.#T3#
Virus is squirming around, avoiding Kamenev's attempts to control the action.
Virus working to try and regain 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.
Kamenev looking to control but Virus is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Virus keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Virus tries to hold on but Kamenev pushes him away. #T4#
Kamenev controlling from mount.
Virus tries to lock up and control but Kamenev gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Virus wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Kamenev (6) vs (0) Virus
I really don't envy Virus right now.
#SUB#
Virus defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kamenev's arms.
Virus rolls, trying to escape but Kamenev keeps control of the position.
#T5#
Kamenev is trying to stick to Virus's back but Virus is turning into Kamenev. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kamenev's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Virus. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (6) vs (2) Virus
Virus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kamenev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Virus sitting in guard here, content to control.
Virus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kamenev is keeping the position for now.
Kamenev trying to keep a closed guard but Virus is proving a slippery customer.
Virus showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kamenev has his hands on Virus's head, controlling the position. #T6#
Virus looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Virus looking to improve position, pressing down on Kamenev's thigh with his hand. Kamenev seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Virus paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Virus's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Kamenev picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ivan Kamenev!
A victorious Ivan Kamenev 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 199
Date: Oct 30, 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 32 wins and 25 losses; Gul Dukat! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 17 losses; Corona Virus!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dukat swats away the attempt to clinch by Virus.#TD#
Dukat throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Virus tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dukat is in Virus's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dukat (2) vs (0) Virus
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dukat trying to control the position from guard on top but Virus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Virus wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Virus can't keep his opponent in guard - Dukat advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dukat performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virus wants to improve his position but Dukat is controlling well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Dukat seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Virus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Virus trying to get back to full guard but Dukat takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dukat (5) vs (0) Virus
Dukat controlling from mount.
Dukat is looking to work his way around to Virus's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Virus slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Virus trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Dukat manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Dukat (8) vs (0) Virus
Dukat tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Dukat trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dukat 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.
Virus tries to lock up and control but Dukat gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Virus is squirming around, avoiding Dukat's attempts to control the action.
Virus tries to hold on but Dukat pushes him away. #T3#
Virus tries to improve his position but instead Dukat has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Dukat (11) vs (0) Virus
Virus trying to control the position but Dukat manages to sink in the hooks.
Dukat tries to keep control of the position but Virus is staying busy.
Dukat controlling the position well here. Virus rolled but Dukat kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Dukat has the hooks in. Virus is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Virus is keeping busy.
Virus trying to control the hands but Dukat breaks the grip.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Dukat controlling the positon.#T4#
Dukat trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Dukat has the hooks in. Virus is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Virus looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Dukat trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Virus doesn't escape.
Dukat keeps control of the position as Virus tries to break free.
#T5#
Dukat wants to control but Virus is keeping busy.
Dukat keeps control of the position as Virus tries to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Dukat controlling the positon.
Virus just trying to survive but Dukat is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Virus trying to control the hands but Dukat won't let him. #T6#
Virus might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dukat haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dukat controlling well, preventing Virus from escaping the position.
Virus trying to control the position but Dukat manages to sink in the hooks.
Virus is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Dukat.
Virus really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Dukat's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.#T7#
Virus is really stuck here.
Virus trying to control but not successfully.
Dukat wants to control but Virus is keeping busy.
Dukat has the hooks in. Virus is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Dukat has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Virus's body.
Dukat is hanging on to Virus's back as he tries to escape.
#T8#
Dukat has good solid back control here.
Virus looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Dukat controlling well, preventing Virus from escaping the position.
Virus is still trying to improve position.
Virus looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T9#
Virus tries to break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Dukat's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Dukat keeps control of the position as Virus tries to break free.
Dukat is looking to control Virus but Virus is wriggling around and keeping busy.
You can see the frustration on Virus's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T10#
Virus rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Dukat is looking to take a break and control but Virus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Virus trying to control from the bottom.
Virus is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Dukat is staying active.
Virus is looking for a sweep. Dukat is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Virus is concentrating on defense, preventing Dukat from advancing position.
Virus trying to hold on to Dukat's head to control him but Dukat postures up.
Virus wants to get back to full guard but Dukat has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dukat (14) vs (0) Virus#T11#
Virus sneaks back into half guard.
Virus works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dukat is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Virus is looking to sweep but instead, Dukat has passed into half guard.
Virus moves into full guard.
#T12#
Dukat stopping the sweep attempt from Virus.
Virus has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Virus is continuing to stall.
Virus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dukat's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dukat (14) vs (2) Virus
Dukat might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Virus slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Virus's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T13#
Virus trying to control the position from guard on top but Dukat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Virus sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Virus trying to control the position from guard on top but Dukat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Virus looking to pass the guard. #T14#
Virus postures up.
Virus wants to control from the top but Dukat keeps moving.
Virus looking to sit in guard and control but Dukat gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dukat (16) vs (2) Virus
Virus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dukat manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dukat (16) vs (4) Virus
Virus pushing down on Dukat's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Virus looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Virus has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dukat (16) vs (7) Virus
And that's the end of the fight!
Dukat takes the fight on points by 16 to 7.
In his post fight interview, Gul Dukat started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 198
Date: Oct 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 70 losses; Vartan Esteves! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 17 losses; Corona Virus!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Virus drives through and clinches with Esteves against the ropes.
#TD2#
Virus jumps guard and drags Esteves to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Virus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Esteves wants to control from the top but Virus keeps moving.
Virus pulls Esteves in to control the position.
Esteves looking to pass the guard.
Virus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Esteves trying to control the position from guard on top but Virus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esteves preventing the sweep.
Esteves wants to control from the top but Virus keeps moving. #T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Virus holds on and takes a little breather.
Esteves trying to control but Virus is working from the bottom.
Esteves is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Virus 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: Esteves (0) vs (2) Virus#SUB#
Esteves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Virus pulls his head out easily.
Esteves is holding on to half guard well.#T2#
Virus perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Esteves wants to improve his position but Virus is controlling well.
Virus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Virus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Esteves is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Esteves actively working from the bottom here.
Virus is controlling the pace.
Esteves is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Virus with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Virus prevents Esteves from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Esteves manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Esteves keeping full guard, as Virus tries to pass.
Virus slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Esteves looking for a sweep. Not yet Esteves, not yet.
Virus is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Esteves has Virus pulled in close to control his posture.
Virus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Virus trying to control but Esteves is working from the bottom.
Virus content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Esteves is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Virus is aware though and is defending well.
Virus trying to control the position from guard on top but Esteves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Esteves is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Esteves keeping full guard, as Virus tries to pass.
Virus is fighting to break Esteves's control of his arms but Esteves is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T5#
Virus wants to control from the top but Esteves keeps moving.
Esteves being controlled here, momentarily.
Esteves is pulling down on Virus's head. It's preventing any offense from Virus, at least for the moment.
Esteves wants to sweep but no luck.
Virus wants to pass the guard but Esteves is keeping the position.
Virus won't allow Esteves to sweep him here. #T6##SUB#
Esteves looking for a guillotine here but Virus defends easily.
Virus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Virus controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Esteves is controlling Virus's posture.
Esteves trying to keep a closed guard but Virus is proving a slippery customer.
Virus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Esteves is keeping the position for now.
Virus is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T7#
Esteves 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.
Esteves looking to control.
Esteves looking for a sweep. Not yet Esteves, not yet. #SUB#
Esteves throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Esteves trying 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.
Virus won't allow Esteves to sweep him here.
Virus showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Virus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Esteves is keeping the position for now. #T8#
Virus is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Esteves looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Esteves 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: Esteves (2) vs (2) Virus
Esteves stalling.
Esteves passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Virus! Score +3 for passing guard: Esteves (5) vs (2) Virus#T9#
Esteves prevents Virus from getting the reversal.
Virus is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Esteves trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Esteves is really struggling to control Virus but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Virus is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T10#
Esteves trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Virus working to try and regain half guard.
Esteves wants to control the pace but Virus is squirming around nicely.
Esteves controlling his opponent.
Virus 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: Esteves (5) vs (4) Virus#T11#
Esteves keeping full guard, as Virus tries to pass.
Esteves is trying to control the position but Virus postures up.
Virus trying to control the position from guard on top but Esteves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Virus must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Virus advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Esteves (5) vs (7) Virus
Esteves tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Virus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Virus is looking to take a break and control but Esteves is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Esteves is trying to control Virus's posture but Virus avoids it.
Esteves is looking to reverse the position.#T12#
Esteves wants to control but Virus postures up.
Esteves tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Virus working away.
Esteves tries to bench press Virus off him but Virus keeps the position.
The referee asks Virus politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Virus prefers to stall for the moment though.
Virus trying to control the position but Esteves is working away. #T13#
Virus might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Esteves haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Esteves tries to improve position but can't.
Virus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Esteves keeps working.
Esteves tries to bench press Virus off him but Virus keeps the position.
Virus is looking to take a break and control but Esteves is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Virus is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T14#
Virus slows the pace down.
Esteves is not content to let Virus control the position.
You can see the frustration on Esteves's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Esteves might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Virus trying to control the position but Esteves is working away.
Virus moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Esteves is trying to control Virus's posture but Virus avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Virus wins on points by 7 to 5.
A relieved looking Corona Virus thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 197
Date: Oct 23, 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 21 wins and 18 losses; Anderson Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 16 losses; Corona Virus!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Virus has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gracie is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Virus is defending well.#TD2#
Virus has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Gracie is trying to keep an underhook but Virus manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Virus
Virus passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (5) Virus
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Virus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gracie gets one leg under and gets the fight 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.
Virus seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gracie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gracie keeping control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virus performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Virus is controlling the pace.
Virus frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (8) Virus
Gracie is squirming around, avoiding Virus's attempts to control the action.
Virus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Virus wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely.
Gracie can't escape the position.
Virus controlling his opponent.
Virus fails to take his opponent's back.
Virus trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Virus tries to take his opponent's back but Gracie turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (8) Virus#T3#
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Virus is keeping the position for now.
Virus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Gracie's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Virus keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass. #T4#
Virus working a defensive guard here.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Virus is retaining full guard.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Virus keeps moving.
Virus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gracie manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (10) Virus#T5##SUB#
Virus is sitting in close to Gracie's body. Gracie has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Virus is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Virus is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Gracie.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Anderson Gracie!
After winning the bout, Anderson Gracie 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 196
Date: Oct 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 14 wins and 32 losses; Felix Suarez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 16 losses; Corona Virus!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Virus moves into the clinch successfully.
Suarez 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.
Suarez jumps guard but Virus turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Suarez is trying to drag Virus to the mat but Virus just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.#TD2#
Virus gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Suarez (0) vs (2) Virus
Suarez is looking for a sweep. Virus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Suarez trying to control from the bottom.
Virus trying to control the pace.
Virus wants to pass to mount but Suarez is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suarez is trying to get back to full guard.
Suarez is trying to control but can't.
#T1#
Suarez is doing well to control the position and prevent Virus from advancing to side control.
Virus sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Suarez is looking to control Virus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Suarez avoid being mounted?
Virus moves into full mount! Suarez won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Suarez (0) vs (5) Virus
Virus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Suarez tries to reverse the position but Virus maintains control.#T2#
Virus looking to control and managing it successfully.
Virus's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Suarez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Virus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Suarez tries to lock up and control but Virus gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Virus wants to control the pace but Suarez is squirming around nicely.
Suarez tries to hold on but Virus pushes him away.
Virus controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Suarez has given up his back here. Will Virus look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Suarez (0) vs (8) Virus
Suarez is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Suarez is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Suarez is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Virus.
Suarez looking very determined here, making life difficult for Virus.
Suarez looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Suarez's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Virus tries to get the hooks in deep but Suarez pushed the leg off.
Suarez looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Virus tries to get the hooks in deep but Suarez pushed the leg off.
Suarez rolls, trying to escape but Virus keeps control of the position.
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.
#T5#
Suarez is really stuck here.
Virus has good solid back control here.
Suarez is trying to break free.
Virus trying to control.
Suarez rolls, trying to escape but Virus keeps control of the position.
#T6#
Virus controls the action.
Suarez looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Virus keeps control of the position easily here as Suarez tries to buck him off.
Virus is continuing to stall.
Suarez can't escape the position.
Suarez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Virus trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Suarez doesn't escape.
Suarez wants to control his opponent's hands but Virus gets his hands free. #T7#
Suarez breaks Virus's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Suarez (2) vs (8) Virus
Virus is adopting a defensive guard.
Virus controls Suarez momentarily but Suarez frees himself.
Suarez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Suarez trying to control but Virus is working from the bottom.
Virus is trying to control the position but Suarez postures up.
Virus is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Virus being controlled here, momentarily.
Suarez tries to free his leg and advance position but Virus is retaining full guard. #T8#
Suarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Virus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Virus has control of Suarez's left arm, preventing Suarez from doing any damage.
Virus keeping full guard, as Suarez tries to pass. #SUB#
Suarez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Virus is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Virus has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Suarez (2) vs (10) Virus
Virus trying to control the position from guard on top but Suarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Suarez being controlled here, momentarily. #T9#
Virus trying to control the position from guard on top but Suarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Suarez pulls Virus in close to his closed guard and prevents Virus from doing any damage or advancing position.
Suarez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Suarez 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.
Suarez keeping moving, preventing Virus from controlling successfully. #T10#
Virus might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Suarez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Virus 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.
The adventures of Virus the control monster continue. Boring.
Let's hope that Virus has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Virus wants to pass the guard but Suarez is keeping the position.
Virus 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#
Suarez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Virus trying to control the position from guard on top but Suarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Virus tries to free his leg and advance position but Suarez is retaining full guard.
Suarez controls Virus momentarily but Virus frees himself.
Suarez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Suarez controls Virus momentarily but Virus frees himself.
Virus controlling from the top position. #T12#
Suarez is trying to keep Virus in close.
Virus pushing down on Suarez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Suarez won't allow Virus to pass to mount.
Suarez is looking for a sweep. Virus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Virus trying to control the pace.
Suarez wants to improve his position but Virus is controlling well.
#T13#
Suarez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Virus slips nicely into half guard.
Suarez is refusing to be controlled, as Virus sits in half guard.
Suarez is trying to get back to full guard.
Suarez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Virus's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Virus's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Suarez (6) vs (10) Virus
Suarez wants to control but Virus is keeping busy.
Suarez has the hooks in. Virus is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Virus trying to control the hands but Suarez breaks the grip. #SUB#
Suarez goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Virus escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Suarez (6) vs (12) Virus#T14#
Suarez wants to control but Virus is keeping busy.
Well, if Virus is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Suarez wants to control but Virus is keeping busy.
Virus with a momentary lay and pray from 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!
Virus wins on points by 12 to 6.
An out of breath Corona Virus 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 195
Date: Oct 16, 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 14 wins and 31 losses; Felix Suarez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 16 losses; Corona Virus!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Suarez pushes Virus up against the ropes in a clinch.#TD#
Suarez pulls guard successfully.
Suarez 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.
Suarez working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Virus controlling from the top position.
Suarez trying to control the position.
Suarez is pulling down on Virus's head. It's preventing any offense from Virus, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virus passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Suarez (0) vs (3) Virus
Suarez is being controlled here.
Suarez is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Virus trying to control the position but Suarez is working away.
Virus moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
You can see the frustration on Suarez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Virus staying calm.
Suarez is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Suarez sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Suarez wants to improve his position but Virus is controlling well.
Suarez holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Suarez trying to control but Virus postures up.
Virus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Virus's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Virus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Suarez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Suarez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Virus is working away from the top position though.
Virus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Suarez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Suarez gets full guard.
Virus looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Let's hope that Virus has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Suarez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Suarez (2) vs (3) Virus
Virus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Suarez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Suarez wants to take a breather but Virus is having none of it.
Virus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Suarez wants to pass the guard but Virus is defending well.
Suarez is working hard here to advance position.
Virus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Virus is trying is best to control the position here.
Suarez wants to control but Virus is keeping him busy.
Suarez wants to pass to mount but Virus is defending 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.
Virus is looking to improve his position.
#T5#
Virus is trying to control but can't.
Virus gets back to full guard.
Suarez looking to pass the guard.
Suarez is looking to advance position but Virus has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Suarez (2) vs (7) Virus
Virus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Suarez is looking to escape.
Virus controlling from mount.
Virus trying to control but Suarez is having none of it. #T6#
Suarez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Virus fails to advance to Suarez's back.
Suarez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Suarez regains half guard.
Suarez is looking to improve his position.
Virus wants to control but Suarez is keeping him busy.
Suarez wants to control but Virus is keeping busy.
Virus trying to control from half guard but Suarez is working away. #T7#
Virus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Virus keeps trying to improve his position.
Suarez tries to roll over but Virus keeps him under control.
Virus is pressing down on Suarez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Suarez is holding on for now.
Virus is trying to control. Suarez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Suarez is trying to get back to full guard.
Suarez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Virus controlling the action here.
Virus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Suarez keeps working. #T8#
Virus is pressing down on Suarez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Suarez is holding on for now.
Virus takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Suarez is trying to maintain the position but Virus is very close to passing his half guard.
Virus is looking to advance position but Suarez won't allow it.
Suarez gets back to full guard.
Suarez trying to keep a closed guard but Virus is proving a slippery customer.
Virus passes Suarez's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T9#
Suarez trying to control but Virus postures up.
Suarez wants to get back to full guard.
Virus uses his free foot to push down on Suarez's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Suarez. Score +3 for passing guard: Suarez (2) vs (10) Virus
Virus tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Suarez wants to control but Virus is having none of it.
Virus content just to control the position here.
Virus tries to control but Suarez wriggling away. #T10#
Suarez regains half guard.
Virus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Suarez keeps working.
Suarez tries to get to full guard but Virus has control of the leg.
Virus is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Suarez actively working from the bottom here.
Suarez is trying to maintain the position but Virus is very close to passing his half guard.#T11#
Virus is taking a breather. Suarez 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.
Suarez tries to get to full guard but Virus has control of the leg.
Virus controlling the action here.#SUB#
Suarez actively working from the bottom here.
Virus wants to pass to mount but Suarez is defending the position.
Virus is taking a breather. Suarez 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.
Suarez works his way to full guard. Good work.#T12#
Suarez is trying to control the position but Virus postures up.
Virus trying to control but Suarez is working from the bottom.
Virus controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Suarez keeping moving, preventing Virus from controlling successfully.
Suarez trying to keep a closed guard but Virus is proving a slippery customer.
Virus 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.
Virus trying to control but Suarez is working from the bottom.
Virus tries to free his leg and advance position but Suarez is retaining full guard. #T13#
Virus trying to control but Suarez is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Virus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Suarez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Virus has managed to get both his arms back between Suarez's legs - danger averted.
Virus 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.
Suarez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Virus is one step ahead there.
Virus 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. #T14#
Virus preventing the sweep.
Virus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Virus is stalling in the full guard.
Virus looking to pass the guard.
Virus is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Virus.
Virus wants to control from the top but Suarez keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Virus wins on points by 10 to 2.
Corona Virus 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 194
Date: Oct 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 18 losses; Anderson Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 15 losses; Corona Virus!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Gracie gets tackled into the ropes by Virus. Virus maintains the clinch.
Gracie is looking for a takedown.
Gracie is working for takedown but Virus is calmly controlling the position for now.
Virus drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gracie gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Virus tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD#
Gracie jumps into guard, dragging Virus to the mat.
Virus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Virus's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Gracie managing to control the position.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Virus tries to pass.
Gracie trying to control the position.
Virus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Virus wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie controls Virus momentarily but Virus frees himself. #T2#
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Virus from controlling successfully.
Virus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Virus postures up.
Gracie seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Virus 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.
Virus is fighting to break Gracie's control of his arms but Gracie is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Virus not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Virus from controlling successfully.
Virus's corner is telling him to maintain 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.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Virus controlling him for the moment.
Virus wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Virus tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard. #T4#
Gracie is trying to keep Virus in close.
Virus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Virus is continuing to stall.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Virus tries to pass. #T5#
Virus is still trying to improve position.
Virus wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Virus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gracie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Virus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie is trying to keep Virus in close.
#SUB#
Gracie working for a triangle but Virus defends it easily.
#T6#
Virus is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Virus looking to improve position, pressing down on Gracie's thigh with his hand. Gracie seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Virus paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Virus's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Gracie picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Anderson Gracie!
Anderson Gracie thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 193
Date: Oct 09, 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 40 wins and 68 losses; Vartan Esteves! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 14 losses; Corona Virus!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Virus closes the distance and pushes Esteves back into the ropes.
Esteves is trying to drag Virus to the mat but Virus just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Virus looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Virus manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Esteves tries to free his leg and advance position but Virus is retaining full guard.
Esteves's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Esteves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Virus is keeping the position for now.
Virus keeping moving, preventing Esteves from controlling successfully.
Virus wants to sweep here but Esteves controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virus is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Esteves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Virus is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Virus can't keep his opponent in guard - Esteves advances to half guard, no doubt looking to 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.
Virus is refusing to be controlled, as Esteves sits in half guard.
Virus trying to control from the bottom.
Virus regains full guard. Nicely done.
Esteves is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Virus trying to control the position.
Esteves wants to control from the top but Virus keeps moving. #T2#
Esteves seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Virus is trying to control the position but Esteves postures up.
Virus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Esteves looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Virus wants to sweep here but Esteves controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Esteves trying to control but Virus is working from the bottom.
Esteves might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Esteves won't allow Virus to sweep him here.
Esteves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Virus is keeping the position for now.
Virus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Virus keeps trying to improve his position.
Esteves controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Esteves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Esteves trying to control but Virus is working from the bottom.
Virus has his hands on Esteves's head, controlling the position. #T4#
Esteves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Virus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Esteves trying to control but Virus is working from the bottom.
Esteves wants to pass the guard but Virus is keeping the position.
Virus wants to sweep but no luck.
Esteves slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T5#
Virus has control of Esteves's left arm, preventing Esteves from doing any damage.
Esteves wants to control from the top but Virus keeps moving.
Virus has his hands on Esteves's head, controlling the position.
Esteves trying to control the position from guard on top but Virus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Esteves seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T6#
Esteves won't allow Virus to sweep him here.
Esteves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Esteves wants to control from the top but Virus keeps moving.
Virus has Esteves pulled in close to control his posture.
Esteves wants to control from the top but Virus keeps moving.
Virus is trying to keep Esteves in close.
#T7#
Virus is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Virus keeping full guard, as Esteves tries to pass.
Virus has Esteves pulled in close to control his posture.
Virus keeping moving, preventing Esteves from controlling successfully.
Esteves wants to pass the guard but Virus is keeping the position.
Virus has Esteves pulled in close to control his posture.
Esteves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T8#
Esteves trying to control but Virus is working from the bottom.
Esteves won't allow Virus to sweep him here.
Virus is still trying to improve position.
Esteves trying to control the position from guard on top but Virus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Virus wants to sweep here but Esteves controlling him for the moment.
Esteves trying to control the position from guard on top but Virus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Virus is trying to keep Esteves in close.
Virus keeping moving, preventing Esteves from controlling successfully.
Esteves tries to free his leg and advance position but Virus is retaining full guard.
Virus pulls Esteves in close to prevent any damage.
Esteves wants to control from the top but Virus keeps moving.
Esteves won't allow Virus to sweep him here. #T10#
Esteves postures up.
Esteves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Virus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Virus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Virus controlling Esteves's posture.
Esteves is pushing down on Virus's leg trying to pass to half guard. Virus is fighting to maintain full guard but Esteves has managed to sneak the leg through.
Virus regains full guard. Nicely done. #T11#
Esteves trying to control the position from guard on top but Virus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Esteves won't allow Virus to sweep him here.
Virus keeping moving, preventing Esteves from controlling successfully.
Virus working a defensive guard here.
Virus looking for a sweep. Not yet Virus, not yet.
Virus has Esteves pulled in close to control his posture.
Esteves looking to pass the guard.
Virus keeping moving, preventing Esteves from controlling successfully. #T12#
Virus is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Esteves wants to control from the top but Virus keeps moving.
Virus is pulling down on Esteves's head. It's preventing any offense from Esteves, at least for the moment.
Virus is trying to control the position but Esteves postures up.
Esteves wants to control from the top but Virus keeps moving. #T13#
Esteves postures up.
Esteves is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Esteves won't allow Virus to sweep him here.
Esteves wants to control from the top but Virus keeps moving.
Esteves slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Esteves (3) vs (0) Virus#SUB#
Esteves looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Esteves wants to lay and pray for a moment but Virus keeps working. #T14#
Virus is trying to escape the position but Esteves is controlling the position.
Virus is not content to let Esteves control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Esteves takes the fight on points by 3 to 0.
Vartan Esteves decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 190
Date: Sep 29, 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 16 wins and 13 losses; Corona Virus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 121 wins and 82 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Virus wants to clinch up but Diesel keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Virus gets a clinch.
Virus tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Virus jumps guard but Diesel stands there with Virus around his waist. Virus gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Virus tries to pull guard but Diesel won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corona Virus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Virus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Diesel smiles and moves away.
Virus has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Silverback MMA 🦍 in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Virus clinches with his opponent.
Diesel is working for takedown but Virus is calmly controlling the position for now.
Virus goes for a takedown attempt but Diesel pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Virus tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diesel changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Virus tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Diesel just stands there and leans against the ropes.#TD#
Virus jumps guard and drags Diesel to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Diesel 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. #T1#
Diesel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Virus has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Virus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Diesel content to stall in guard here.
Virus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Diesel manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Virus (2) vs (0) Diesel
Virus is looking to pass into half guard but Diesel pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Diesel is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Virus (2) vs (2) Diesel#T2#
Diesel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Virus is trying to control the position 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.
Virus is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Diesel is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Diesel controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Virus looking for a sweep. Not yet Virus, not yet.
Virus is pulling down on Diesel's head. It's preventing any offense from Diesel, at least for the moment.
Virus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Virus wants to sweep here but Diesel controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Diesel postures up.
Virus pulls Diesel in close to prevent any damage.
Virus continues to stall.
Virus trying to control the position.
Virus can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Diesel controls the pace.
Diesel trying to control the position from guard on top but Virus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Diesel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Virus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Virus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diesel is one step ahead there.
Virus controlling the position.
Virus has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T6#
Virus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Virus controls Diesel momentarily but Diesel frees himself.
Virus keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully.
Virus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Virus is pulling down on Diesel's head. It's preventing any offense from Diesel, at least for the moment.
Diesel wants to pass the guard but Virus is keeping the position.#T7#
Diesel slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Virus has his hands on Diesel's head, controlling the position.
Virus wants to hit a sweep here but Diesel passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Virus there! Score +3 for passing guard: Virus (2) vs (5) Diesel
Virus tries to hold on but Diesel postures up.#T8#
Virus gets back to half guard.
Virus is looking for a sweep. Diesel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diesel controlling the action here.
Virus tries to roll over but Diesel keeps him under control.
Virus trying to hold on to Diesel's head to control him but Diesel postures up.
#T9#
Virus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Virus is working hard here to advance position.
Virus is doing well to control the position and prevent Diesel from advancing to side control.
Diesel with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Virus is looking to improve his position.
#T10#
Diesel wants to control but Virus is keeping him busy.
Virus wants to improve his position but Diesel is controlling well.
Virus is trying to control but Diesel manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Virus (2) vs (8) Diesel
Virus wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Virus (2) vs (11) Diesel
Diesel is trying to stick to Virus's back but Virus is turning into Diesel. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Diesel's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Virus. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Virus (4) vs (11) Diesel
Diesel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Virus looking to sit in guard and control but Diesel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Virus (4) vs (13) Diesel#T11#
Virus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Virus looking to control.
Diesel preventing the sweep.
Virus has his hands on Diesel's head, controlling the position.
Virus controls Diesel momentarily but Diesel frees himself. #T12#
Virus is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Virus trying to control the position.
#T13#
Diesel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Virus looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Diesel puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Virus wants to improve his position but Diesel is controlling well.
Virus regains full guard. Nicely done.
Virus is pulling down on Diesel's head. It's preventing any offense from Diesel, at least for the moment.
Virus wants to hit a sweep here but Diesel passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Virus there! Score +3 for passing guard: Virus (4) vs (16) Diesel#T14#
Diesel tries to control but Virus wriggling away.
Diesel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Virus is looking to improve his position but Diesel isn't that keen on the idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel wins on points by 16 to 4.
Our winner, Kurt Diesel, 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 189
Date: Sep 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 20 losses; Friedrich August Von Hayek! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 13 losses; Corona Virus!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Virus rushes Von Hayek and presses him up against the ropes.
Virus tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Von Hayek just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Von Hayek gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Virus.
#TD2#
Virus jumps guard.
Virus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Von Hayek trying to control but Virus is working from the bottom.
Von Hayek trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Virus is pulling down on Von Hayek's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Von Hayek being controlled here momentarily.
Von Hayek not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've been hearing good reports from Von Hayek's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Von Hayek being controlled here momentarily.
Virus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Von Hayek is one step ahead there.
Virus keeping moving, preventing Von Hayek from controlling successfully. #T2#
Von Hayek showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Virus looking for a sweep. Not yet Virus, not yet.
Von Hayek trying to control but Virus is working from the bottom.
Von Hayek passes into half guard.
Virus holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T3#
Von Hayek prevents Virus from improving his position.
Virus is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Virus wants to get back to full guard.
Von Hayek slows the pace down in half guard.
Virus tries to roll over but Von Hayek keeps him under control.
Von Hayek is trying to control the action in half guard but Virus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T4#
Virus tries to roll over but Von Hayek keeps him under control.
Virus has his hands clasped together around Von Hayek's back. He's all about the action.
Von Hayek content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Virus wants to improve his position but Von Hayek is controlling well.
Von Hayek wants to lay and pray for a moment but Virus keeps working.
Virus wants to get back to full guard but Von Hayek has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Von Hayek (3) vs (0) Virus#T5#
Virus slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Virus is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Von Hayek is pressing down on Virus's thigh, looking to free his foot. Virus is holding on for now.
Virus wants to improve his position but Von Hayek is controlling well.
Virus is trying to maintain the position but Von Hayek is very close to passing his half guard.
Virus is trying to get back to full guard.
Von Hayek stalling. #T6#
Virus trying to control from the bottom.
Virus is looking for a sweep. Von Hayek is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Von Hayek stalling.
Virus controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Virus tries to roll over but Von Hayek keeps him under control.#T7#
Von Hayek is looking to stall here but Virus recovers full guard.
Von Hayek trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Virus is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Von Hayek (3) vs (2) Virus
Von Hayek is trying to get back to full guard.
Von Hayek might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Virus stalling.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T8#
Virus's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Virus passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Von Hayek! Score +3 for passing guard: Von Hayek (3) vs (5) Virus
Von Hayek has given up his back here. Will Virus look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Von Hayek (3) vs (8) Virus
Von Hayek trying to control the action but Virus just sinks the hooks in.
Von Hayek can't escape the position.
#T9#
Von Hayek is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
More stalling from Virus.
Virus with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T10#
Von Hayek is really stuck here.
Virus just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Virus is not going to allow Von Hayek to sit and survive in this position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Virus controlling the positon.#T11#
Von Hayek trying to control the position but Virus manages to sink in the hooks.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Virus controlling the positon.
Let's hope that Virus has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
A lull in the action here.
I would not like to be Von Hayek right now.
#T12#
Virus not allowing Von Hayek to control his hands.
Von Hayek is keeping busy.
You can see the frustration on Von Hayek's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Virus trying to control.
Virus is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
I really don't envy Von Hayek right now.
#T13#
Virus is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Virus is continuing to stall.
The adventures of Virus the control monster continue. Boring.#T14#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Virus.
Virus trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
And that's the end of the fight!
Virus wins on points by 8 to 3.
A relieved looking Corona Virus thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 188
Date: Sep 22, 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 7 wins and 10 losses; Rufino Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 12 losses; Corona Virus!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Gracie closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Virus to the mat! Virus manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Virus
Gracie won't allow Virus to sweep him here.
Virus is trying to keep Gracie in close.
Gracie is fighting to break Virus's control of his arms but Virus is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Virus is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virus has control of Gracie's left arm, preventing Gracie from doing any damage. #T1#
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Virus being controlled here, momentarily.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Virus has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
Virus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've been hearing that Gracie has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Gracie trying to control but Virus is working from the bottom.
Virus pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Virus.
Gracie has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Virus working a defensive guard but Gracie manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (0) Virus#T3#
Gracie wants to control but Virus is keeping him busy.
Virus tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Virus prevents Gracie from moving into mount.
Virus wants to control but Gracie postures up.
Virus is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control.
Virus is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it. #T4#
Virus is looking for a sweep.
Virus is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gracie's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Virus tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Virus is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Virus manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T5#
Gracie is fighting to break Virus's control of his arms but Virus is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Virus wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Virus wants to improve his position but instead Gracie has moved into half guard.
Virus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Virus is trying is best to control the position here.
Virus tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Virus is holding on to half guard well.#T6#
Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Virus knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Virus is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Virus is concentrating on defense, preventing Gracie from advancing position.
Gracie prevents Virus from improving his position.
Gracie trying to control the action but Virus is working from the bottom.
Gracie wants to free his trapped foot but Virus is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T7#
Virus keeping hold of Gracie's head, controlling as best he can.
Virus is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie controlling the action here.
Virus is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Virus avoid being mounted?
Virus is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T8#
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Virus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Virus moves into full guard.
Virus wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Virus holds on and takes a little breather.
Virus wants to sweep but no luck.
Virus wants to hit a sweep here but Gracie passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Virus there! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (8) vs (0) Virus
Gracie looking to control but Virus is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T9#
Virus tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
Virus keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Virus tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
Gracie looking to control and managing it successfully.
Virus regains half guard.#T10#
Virus wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Virus is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Virus avoid being mounted?
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Virus is not content to let Gracie control the position.#T11#
Virus works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Virus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Virus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Virus keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Virus is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T12#
Virus controlling the position.
Virus keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Virus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Virus is retaining full guard.
Virus seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T13#
Virus wants to sweep but no luck.
Virus is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Virus wants to sweep but no luck.
Virus seems keen to control Gracie's posture.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Virus keeps moving.
Gracie is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Virus is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T14#
Gracie is really struggling to control Virus but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie is fighting to break Virus's control of his arms but Virus is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Rufino Gracie thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 186
Date: Sep 15, 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 14 wins and 12 losses; Corona Virus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 66 losses; Vartan Esteves!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Esteves fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Virus rushes Esteves and presses him up against the ropes.#TD#
Virus turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Virus (4) vs (0) Esteves
You can see the frustration on Esteves's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Esteves is not content to let Virus control the position.
Esteves is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virus is controlling the pace.
#T1#
Esteves controlling the position well.
Virus seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Esteves is concentrating on defense, preventing Virus from advancing position.
Esteves is looking to improve his position.
Virus is taking a breather. Esteves 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.
Virus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Esteves tries to roll over but Virus keeps him under control.
Esteves is trying to control but can't.
Esteves controlling the position well. #T2#
Virus is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Esteves is looking to control Virus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Esteves avoid being mounted?
Esteves is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Virus jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Virus (7) vs (0) Esteves
Esteves being controlled for a moment.
Esteves tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Esteves is still trying to improve position.
Virus is looking to take a break and control but Esteves is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Esteves is trying to improve his position.
Esteves seems a little lost for a moment, as Virus dominates the positioning.
Esteves is trying to control Virus's posture but Virus avoids it.
Esteves is trying to get back to half guard.
Virus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Esteves keeps working.
Virus happy to just control the position for now. #T4#
Esteves is looking to regain half guard here but Virus keeps moving and retains side control.
Esteves is trying to control Virus's posture but Virus avoids it.
Esteves tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Esteves keeps trying to improve his position.
Esteves is not content to let Virus control the position.
Esteves is looking to regain half guard here but Virus keeps moving and retains side control. #T5#
You can see the frustration on Esteves's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Virus taking a breather here.
Virus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Esteves keeps working.
Virus controls the position from side control.
Virus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Esteves keeps working. #T6#
Virus controlling the position.
Virus wants to control but Esteves is keeping him busy.
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.
Esteves tries to improve position but can't.
Virus slows the pace down.
Virus continues to stall.
Virus trying to control the action but Esteves is working from the bottom. #T7#
Esteves wants to control but Virus postures up.
Virus happy to just control the position for now.
Virus trying to control the action but Esteves is working from the bottom.
Esteves gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Well, if Virus is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Esteves wants to control but Virus is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T8#
Esteves tries to get to full guard but Virus has control of the leg.
Virus is keen to just control but Esteves is a slippery customer.
Esteves has a hand on Virus's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Virus takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Virus (10) vs (0) Esteves
Virus content just to control the position here.
Esteves is desperately trying to improve his position but Virus has a good base and remains in mount.
Virus wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Esteves is looking to improve his position but Virus isn't that keen on the idea.
Virus controlling the pace for now. #T9#
Virus seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Esteves is holding on tight.
Esteves is looking to improve his position but Virus isn't that keen on the idea.
Virus looking to control but Esteves is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Virus pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T10#
Virus avoids the attempt from Esteves to control.
Virus fails to move to back control.
Virus content just to control the position here.
Esteves is squirming around, avoiding Virus's attempts to control the action.
Esteves prevents Virus from taking his back.
Esteves tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Virus trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Virus tries to take Esteves's back but instead Esteves uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #T11#
Esteves 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.
Esteves wants to control but Virus is keeping busy.
Esteves has his hands clasped together around Virus's back. He's all about the action.
Esteves wants to control but Virus is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Virus content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Virus's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T12#
Esteves is trying to get back to full guard.
Virus wants to pass to mount but Esteves is defending the position.
Esteves is looking for a sweep. Virus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Virus stalling away here and it's allowed Esteves to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Virus is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
More hug and hope from Virus.
Esteves looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Virus wants to control from the top but Esteves keeps moving. #T13#
Virus wants to pass the guard but Esteves is keeping the position.
Esteves controls Virus momentarily but Virus frees himself.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Esteves wants to sweep here but Virus controlling him for the moment.
Esteves being controlled here, momentarily.
Esteves looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Virus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Esteves being controlled here, momentarily. #T14#
Esteves seems keen to control Virus's posture.
Virus preventing the sweep.
Esteves not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Virus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Virus engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Esteves looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Esteves is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Virus passes Esteves's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Virus takes the fight on points by 10 to 0.
Corona Virus 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 185
Date: Sep 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 73 wins and 42 losses; Abu Schaubi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 11 losses; Corona Virus!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Virus doesn't manage to clinch there - Schaubi circles away.
#CL2#
Virus moves into the clinch.#TD#
Schaubi has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Virus uses from the top position.
Schaubi wants to sweep here but Virus controlling him for 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.
Schaubi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Virus controlling from the top position.
Schaubi is pulling down on Virus's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schaubi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Virus is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Virus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Schaubi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Virus trying to control the position from guard on top but Schaubi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Virus is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Virus trying to control the position from guard on top but Schaubi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Schaubi looking to control.
Virus wants to control from the top but Schaubi keeps moving.
Virus tries to free his leg and advance position but Schaubi is retaining full guard.
Schaubi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Virus is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Virus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schaubi is keeping the position for now.
Schaubi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Schaubi pulls Virus in close to prevent any damage.
Schaubi keeping full guard, as Virus tries to pass.
Virus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Schaubi controls Virus momentarily but Virus frees himself.
Schaubi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Virus controls the pace.
Virus tries to free his leg and advance position but Schaubi is retaining full guard.
Schaubi tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Virus trying to control the position from guard on top but Schaubi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Virus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Schaubi keeping moving, preventing Virus from controlling successfully.
Schaubi is trying to control the position but Virus postures up.
Virus controls from within his opponent's guard.
Virus trying to control but Schaubi is working from the bottom. #T5#
Schaubi looking to control.
Schaubi has control of Virus's left arm, preventing Virus from doing any damage.
Schaubi looking for a sweep. Not yet Schaubi, not yet.
Virus stays in close to Schaubi's body and controls the position.
Schaubi keeping moving, preventing Virus from controlling successfully.
Schaubi controlling Virus's posture. #SUB#
Schaubi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Virus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Virus wants to control from the top but Schaubi keeps moving. #T6#
Schaubi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Virus wants to control from the top but Schaubi keeps moving. #SUB#
Schaubi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Virus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Schaubi is controlling Virus's posture.
Virus won't allow Schaubi to sweep him here.
Virus wants to pass the guard but Schaubi is keeping the position.
Virus 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. #T7#
Virus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Virus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Schaubi wants to sweep here but Virus controlling him for the moment.
Schaubi has his hands on Virus's head, controlling the position.
Virus trying to control but Schaubi is working from the bottom. #T8#
Virus postures up.
Schaubi keeping full guard, as Virus tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Schaubi is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schaubi (2) vs (0) Virus
Schaubi stands and throws Virus's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (5) vs (0) Virus
Virus tries to bench press Schaubi off him but Schaubi keeps the position.
Schaubi happy to just control the position for now.
Virus tries to buck Schaubi off but Schaubi is having none of it.#T9#
Schaubi tries to move to mount but Virus blocks the move with his legs.
Virus is trying to improve his position.
Schaubi is looking to take a break and control but Virus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Schaubi tries for a kimura but Virus is defending well.
Virus wants to control but Schaubi postures up.#T10#
Virus is looking to reverse the position.
Schaubi trying to control the action but Virus is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Schaubi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Virus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Schaubi just content to control the position. #T11#
Schaubi wants to control for a moment but Virus uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Virus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Schaubi trying to pass the guard but Virus defending well.
Virus is refusing to be controlled, as Schaubi sits in half guard. #T12#
Schaubi is thwarting Virus's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Schaubi is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Virus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schaubi is one step ahead there.
Schaubi stays in close to Virus's body and controls the position.
Virus controls Schaubi momentarily but Schaubi frees himself. #T13#
Schaubi being controlled here momentarily.
Schaubi trying to control but Virus is working from the bottom.
Schaubi tries to free his leg and advance position but Virus is retaining full guard.
Virus is adopting a defensive guard.#T14#
Schaubi stands and throws Virus's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (8) vs (0) Virus
Virus is not content to let Schaubi control the position.
Virus manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schaubi (8) vs (2) Virus
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Virus trying to mount his opponent but Schaubi defends it.
Virus is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schaubi takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
Post fight, Abu Schaubi took to the microphone: 'G-g-g-g-gadOOSHED him through a glass door, b'. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 184
Date: Sep 08, 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 14 wins and 10 losses; Corona Virus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 107 wins and 85 losses; Conald Petersen!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Virus closes the distance and clinches.
Virus is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Virus gets control of Petersen's arms and successfully pulls guard. Virus will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Virus controls Petersen momentarily but Petersen frees himself.
Petersen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Virus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Petersen is fighting to break Virus's control of his arms but Virus is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Petersen stopping the sweep attempt from Virus.
Petersen is fighting to break Virus's control of his arms but Virus is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Petersen trying to control but Virus is working from the bottom.
Petersen postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen 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.
Petersen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Virus is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Petersen wants to control from the top but Virus keeps moving.
Virus seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Petersen passes into half guard.
Petersen wants to pass to mount but Virus is defending the position.
Virus is staying active underneath Petersen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Petersen stalling away here and it's allowed Virus to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Petersen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Virus keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
Virus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
Virus keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
Virus is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Virus trying to keep a closed guard but Petersen is proving a slippery customer.
Petersen wants to pass the guard but Virus is keeping the position.
Petersen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Petersen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Virus keeping moving, preventing Petersen 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.#T3#
Petersen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Virus haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Virus wants to sweep here but Petersen controlling him for the moment.
Virus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Virus wants to sweep but no luck.
Petersen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Petersen passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Virus (0) vs (3) Petersen
Virus wants to control but Petersen postures up.
Virus is not content to let Petersen control the position.
Virus struggling a bit here.#T4#
Virus is looking for a sweep.
Petersen happy to just control the position for now.
Virus can't do much from the bottom here.
Virus is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Petersen slows the pace down. #T5#
Virus is looking to regain half guard here but Petersen keeps moving and retains side control.
A lull in the action here.
Petersen is looking to take a break and control but Virus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Virus is letting Petersen control him for a moment.
Virus is not content to let Petersen control the position.
Virus struggling a bit here.#T6#
Virus tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Petersen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Virus is not content to let Petersen control the position.
Petersen staying calm.
Virus tries to buck Petersen off but Petersen is having none of it.
Petersen controls the position.
Virus tries to improve position but can't.
Virus can't do much from the bottom here.
Petersen is looking to take a break and control but Virus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T7##SUB2#
Virus wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Petersen has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Virus's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Virus is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Petersen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Conald Petersen!
After winning the bout, Conald Petersen 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 183
Date: Sep 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 10 losses; Corona Virus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 26 losses; Elazar Shalit!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Shalit fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Shalit moves into the clinch successfully.
Shalit is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Virus to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Virus has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Shalit uses from the top position.
Shalit stopping the sweep attempt from Virus.
Virus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Virus holds on and takes a little breather.
Virus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shalit's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Virus (2) vs (0) Shalit
Shalit being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shalit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Virus is one step ahead there.
Virus engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Shalit working a defensive guard here.
Shalit keeping full guard, as Virus tries to pass. #T2#
Virus content to stall in guard here.
Shalit keeping full guard, as Virus tries to pass.
Virus stays in close to Shalit's body and controls 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.
Virus trying to control but Shalit is working from the bottom.
Virus controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Shalit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Virus trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Shalit manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Virus (2) vs (2) Shalit#T3#
Shalit preventing the sweep.
Virus lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Virus (4) vs (2) Shalit
Virus slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Virus advances to half guard.
Virus frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Virus (7) vs (2) Shalit
Virus content just to control the position here. #T4#
Virus wants to take Shalit's back but he can't do it this time.
Virus content just to control the position here.
Shalit is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T5#
Shalit is squirming around, avoiding Virus's attempts to control the action.
Virus fails to take his opponent's back.
Shalit tries to hold on but Virus postures up.
Virus pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Virus controlling from mount.
Virus trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Shalit is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T6#
Virus content just to control the position here.
Virus takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Virus (10) vs (2) Shalit
Shalit is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Shalit trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T7#
Good control from Virus.
Virus's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T8#
Shalit trying to control the position but Virus manages to sink in the hooks.
Virus is looking to control Shalit but Shalit is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Virus gets his hands free as Shalit looks to control.
Virus just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Virus continues to stall.
You can see the frustration on Shalit's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T9#
Virus has good solid back control here.
A lull in the action here.
Shalit is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Virus.
A lull in the action here.
#T10#
Virus trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Shalit doesn't escape.
Further stalling from Virus.
Shalit looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
More hug and hope from Virus.#T11#
Virus is not going to allow Shalit to sit and survive in this position. #T12#
I really don't envy Shalit right now.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Virus controlling the positon.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T13##T14#
Shalit trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Virus controlling from the back.
Virus tries to get the hooks in deep but Shalit pushed the leg off.
Virus controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Virus trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Shalit can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Virus takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
Corona Virus thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 182
Date: Sep 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 66 wins and 43 losses; Tyron Scott! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 9 losses; Corona Virus!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Scott gets tackled into the ropes by Virus. Virus maintains the clinch. #TD#
Scott jumps guard and drags Virus to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We've been hearing good reports from Scott's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Scott keeping full guard, as Virus tries to pass.
Virus content to stall in guard here.
Scott tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Virus tries to free his leg and advance position but Scott is retaining full guard.
Virus is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Virus trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virus showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Virus wants to control from the top but Scott keeps moving. #T1#
Virus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Virus pushing down on Scott's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Virus not doing much here.
Virus wants to free his trapped foot but Scott is holding on for dear life with his legs.
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#
Virus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scott keeps working.
Virus performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Scott won't allow Virus to pass to mount.
Scott might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Scott is trying to get back to full guard.
Virus wants to free his trapped foot but Scott is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Virus controlling the action here.
Virus's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Virus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Scott does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Virus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Scott trying to control here.
#T4#
Virus stalling away here and it's allowed Scott to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Virus trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Virus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Scott looking to control.
Virus wants to control from the top but Scott keeps moving.
Scott trying to control the position.
Virus wants to pass the guard but Scott is keeping the position.#T5#
Virus wants to control from the top but Scott keeps moving.
Virus sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Virus wants to control from the top but Scott keeps moving.
Virus sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Virus trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Virus controls from within his opponent's guard.
Virus wants to control from the top but Scott keeps moving. #T7#
Virus is fighting to break Scott's control of his arms but Scott is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Virus wants to control from the top but Scott keeps moving.
Scott controls Virus momentarily but Virus frees himself.
Virus is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T8#
Virus trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Virus might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Scott haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T9#
Virus looking to pass the guard.
Scott keeping moving, preventing Virus from controlling successfully. #T10#
Scott is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Virus slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Virus is pushing down on Scott's leg trying to pass to half guard. Scott is fighting to maintain full guard but Virus has managed to sneak the leg through.
Virus seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Scott trying to control but Virus postures up.
Scott is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Virus is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T11#
Virus trying to advance position but Scott counters by regaining guard.
Virus trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scott can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Virus controls the pace.
Virus trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Scott working a defensive guard here.
Virus is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Virus trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom.
Virus controls from within his opponent's guard.
Virus wants to control from the top but Scott keeps moving.
Scott controlling Virus's posture. #T13#
Virus trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom.
Scott has Virus pulled in close to control his posture.
Virus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scott is keeping the position for now.
Virus advances to half guard.
Virus trying to mount his opponent but Scott defends it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Virus trying to control from half guard but Scott is working away. #T14#
Virus is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Scott reverses the position - he's now on top in Virus's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Scott (2) vs (0) Virus
Virus wants to sweep here but Scott controlling him for the moment.
Virus is pulling down on Scott's head to control his posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Virus is trying to keep Scott in close.
Virus wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott takes the fight on points by 2 to 0.
Tyron Scott thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 178
Date: Aug 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 9 losses; Corona Virus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 63 wins and 63 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Fiachna moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Fiachna gets control of Virus's arms and successfully pulls guard. Fiachna will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Fiachna trying to keep a closed guard but Virus is proving a slippery customer.
Virus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Virus controls the pace of the fight for a 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.
Virus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fiachna swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiachna working a defensive guard here.
Virus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fiachna swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Virus showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fiachna is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Virus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
Fiachna keeping moving, preventing Virus from controlling successfully.
Fiachna wants to sweep but no luck.
Virus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fiachna swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fiachna can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Virus controls the pace.
Fiachna wants to sweep here but Virus controlling him for the moment.
Fiachna is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3#
Virus slips nicely into half guard.
Fiachna trying to hold on to Virus's head to control him but Virus postures up.
Virus perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Virus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Fiachna looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Virus is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Fiachna wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Virus is controlling the pace.
Virus has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Virus (3) vs (0) Fiachna
Virus tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fiachna is wriggling around trying to escape.
Virus controlling from the full mount.
Fiachna is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T5#
Virus tries to control but Fiachna wriggling away.
Fiachna is looking to improve his position but Virus isn't that keen on the idea.
Virus controlling the pace for now.
Fiachna working to try and regain half guard.
Virus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fiachna is looking to escape.
Virus controlling from mount. #T6#
Virus wants to control the pace but Fiachna is squirming around nicely.
Virus controlling his opponent.
Fiachna really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Virus pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Virus content just to control the position here. #T7#
Virus continues to stall.
Fiachna is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Virus tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fiachna wants to hold on but Virus pushes him away.
Virus is trying to take his opponent's back.
Fiachna wants to control but Virus is having none of it.
Virus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fiachna is looking to escape. #T8#
Fiachna is desperately trying to improve his position but Virus has a good base and remains in mount.
Virus controlling the position easily from mount.
Fiachna is looking to get to half guard.
Virus trying to control but Fiachna is having none of it.
Virus takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T9#
Virus has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Fiachna is squirming around, avoiding Virus's attempts to control the action.
Fiachna is desperately trying to improve his position but Virus has a good base and remains in mount.#T10#
Virus tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Virus's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Virus trying to control but Fiachna is having none of it.
Virus is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Fiachna is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Virus (6) vs (0) Fiachna
Virus biding his time, looking for the opening.
Fiachna tries to escape but Virus has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Fiachna prevents Virus from getting a body triangle.#T11#
Virus controlling from the back.
Fiachna can't escape the position.
Virus trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Fiachna doesn't escape.
Virus has the hooks in. Fiachna is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Virus just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Fiachna just trying to survive but Virus is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Virus has the hooks in. Fiachna is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T12#
Virus controlling from the back.
I really don't envy Fiachna right now.
Virus trying to control.
Fiachna just trying to survive but Virus is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T13#
Fiachna is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Virus has good solid back control here.
Will Virus go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Virus controls the action.
Will Virus go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T14#
Fiachna wants to control his opponent's hands but Virus gets his hands free.
Virus controls the position.
Virus is not going to allow Fiachna to sit and survive in this position.
Fiachna looking very determined here, making life difficult for Virus.
Virus gets his hands free as Fiachna looks to control.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Virus controlling the positon.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiachna is in bad spot here.
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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Virus takes the fight on points by 6 to 0.
Corona Virus thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 177
Date: Aug 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 9 losses; Corona Virus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 14 losses; Friedrich August Von Hayek!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Virus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Von Hayek drags the fight down to the ground.
Von Hayek keeping moving, preventing Virus from controlling successfully.
Virus controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Virus preventing the sweep.
Virus's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virus trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Hayek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Virus slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Virus wants to control from the top but Von Hayek keeps moving.
Virus forces his way into half guard.
Virus controlling the action here.
Von Hayek wants to control but Virus is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Virus sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Von Hayek trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
Virus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Von Hayek wants to sweep but Virus has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Virus (3) vs (0) Von Hayek
Von Hayek is looking to reverse the position.
Virus wants to control but Von Hayek is keeping him busy.
Virus staying calm.#T3#
Virus trying to control the action but Von Hayek is working from the bottom.
Von Hayek is being controlled here.
Virus wants to control but Von Hayek is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Von Hayek's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Von Hayek trying to remain calm as Virus controls from the top position.
Virus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Von Hayek keeps working.
Virus just content to control the position. #T4#
Von Hayek is not content to let Virus control the position.
Von Hayek is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Virus wants to take a breather but Von Hayek manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Virus.
Virus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Von Hayek swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
Virus wants to control from the top but Von Hayek keeps moving.
Virus is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Von Hayek keeping moving, preventing Virus from controlling successfully.
Von Hayek can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Virus controls the pace.#T6#
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Virus passes into half guard.
Virus looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Von Hayek is not content to let Virus control the position.#T7#
Virus seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Virus's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Virus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Von Hayek is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Virus seems content to control.
Virus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Still in half guard, Virus seems content to control.#T8#
Virus trying to pass the guard but Von Hayek defending well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Virus is trying to control. Von Hayek wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Virus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Virus is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T9#
Virus is trying to control the action in half guard but Von Hayek is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Virus tries to pass to full mount but Von Hayek defends it.
Virus wants to take a breather but Von Hayek is having none of it.
Well, if Virus is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Virus working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Von Hayek's thigh. Von Hayek counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Virus 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. #T10#
Virus trying to control but Von Hayek is working from the bottom.
Virus is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Von Hayek is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Virus's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Virus tries to free his leg and advance position but Von Hayek is retaining full guard.
Our spies down at at The House Of Pain inform us that Von Hayek has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Von Hayek seems keen to control Virus's posture.
Von Hayek trying to keep a closed guard but Virus is proving a slippery customer.
#T11#
Virus trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Hayek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Von Hayek is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Virus sitting in guard here, content to control.
Virus looking to sit in guard and control but Von Hayek gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Virus (3) vs (2) Von Hayek
Virus lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Virus (5) vs (2) Von Hayek
Virus showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Von Hayek tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T12#
Virus controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Von Hayek keeping full guard, as Virus tries to pass.
Virus controls from within his opponent's guard.
Virus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Von Hayek swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T13#
Virus looking to sit in guard and control but Von Hayek gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Virus (5) vs (4) Von Hayek
Virus wants to control but Von Hayek passes easily into half guard.
Virus trying to hold on to Von Hayek's head to control him but Von Hayek postures up.
Von Hayek is trying to control. Virus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Von Hayek in particular looking to stall.
Virus is staying active underneath Von Hayek, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T14#
Virus trying to control from the bottom.
Virus keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Virus slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Virus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Virus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Von Hayek's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Virus (7) vs (4) Von Hayek
Von Hayek controls Virus momentarily but Virus frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Virus takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
Our winner, Corona Virus, 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 176
Date: Aug 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 London, with a TWGC record of 77 wins and 76 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 8 losses; Corona Virus!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Virus moves into range and clinches up with Archer.
Virus wants a takedown but no success here.
Archer wants a takedown.
Virus changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Archer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Virus gets a clinch.
Virus jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Archer walks away with a smile on his face. Virus gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Able Archer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corona Virus.#CL2#
Virus moves into the clinch successfully.
We've been informed that Virus has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Virus is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Archer to keep the fight standing.
Archer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Virus is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Archer wants to take the fight to the mat but Virus manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Virus tries to pull guard but Archer holds him up against the ropes and eventually Virus drops back down to his feet.
Virus jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Archer walks away with a smile on his face. Virus gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Archer seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Virus takes the fight into the clinch.
Virus jumps guard but Archer stands there with Virus around his waist. Virus gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Virus tries to pull guard but Archer holds him up against the ropes and eventually Virus drops back down to his feet.
Virus fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T1#
Archer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Virus pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Virus drives through and clinches with Archer against the ropes.
Archer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Virus prevents it.
Archer wants a takedown.
Virus gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Archer.
Virus tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Archer tries for a takedown but Virus manages to get underhooks.
Virus tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Archer has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Virus after a bit of a struggle.
Virus is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Archer is defending well.
Virus can't get the takedown.
Virus tries to pull guard but Archer forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Virus tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Archer just stands there and leans against the ropes.#T2#
Virus can't get the takedown.
Virus tries to pull guard but Archer won't allow it.
Archer is trying to drag Virus to the mat but Virus just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Virus is looking for a takedown.
Archer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Archer is looking for a takedown.
Archer stops a takedown attempt from Virus.
Archer stops a takedown attempt from Virus.
Virus is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Virus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Archer smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Virus forces Archer back against the ropes and clinches.
Virus tries to pull guard but Archer holds him up against the ropes and eventually Virus drops back down to his feet.
#T3#
Virus is trying to pull guard but Archer has him pressed against the ropes.
Virus is trying to pull guard but Archer has him pressed against the ropes.
Archer wants a takedown.
Virus tries for a takedown. No joy.
Virus jumps guard but Archer turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Virus fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Archer has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Virus after a bit of a struggle.
Virus is trying to pull guard but Archer has him pressed against the ropes.
Virus jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Archer walks away with a smile on his face. Virus gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Virus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Archer keeps the fight on the outside.
Archer keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Virus darts in and clinches Archer up against the ropes.
Virus tries to score a body lock takedown but Archer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Archer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Virus prevents it.
Archer is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T4#
Archer is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Virus gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Virus is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Archer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Archer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Virus fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Archer or perhaps it was just good defense by Virus, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Virus takes the fight into the clinch.
Archer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Virus fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Virus clinches.
Virus is trying to pull guard but Archer has him pressed against the ropes.
Virus tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Virus jumps guard but Archer turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Virus is trying to pull guard but Archer turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.#T5#
Archer goes for a takedown attempt but Virus pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Virus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Archer tries for a takedown. No joy.
Virus jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Archer walks away with a smile on his face. Virus gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Virus moves in looking to clinch but Archer pushes him off.
Archer doesn't manage to clinch there - Virus circles away.
#CL2#
Virus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Archer tries to score a body lock takedown but Virus shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Archer wants a takedown.
Virus tries to pull guard but Archer forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Virus jumps guard but Archer turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Virus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Archer smiles and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Virus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Archer seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T6##CL2#
Virus gets a clinch.
Archer drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Virus gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Archer is looking for a takedown.
Virus is trying to pull guard but Archer turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Archer wants a takedown but no success here.
Archer has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Virus after a bit of a struggle.
Archer gets underhooks to prevent Virus's takedown attempt.
Virus is looking to take this one to the mat.
Archer wants to take the fight to the mat but Virus manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Virus tries to pull guard but Archer forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Virus jumps guard but Archer stands there with Virus around his waist. Virus gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Virus is trying to pull guard but Archer turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Virus tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T7#
Archer is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Virus jumps guard but Archer turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Virus fails to pull guard.
Virus looks winded!
Virus tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Virus is trying to pull guard but Archer has him pressed against the ropes.
Virus is trying to pull guard but Archer has him pressed against the ropes.
Virus prevents the takedown attempt.
Virus jumps guard but Archer turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Virus tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Archer just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Archer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Virus pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Virus jumps guard but Archer turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Virus tries to pull guard but Archer won't allow it.
Archer goes for a takedown attempt but Virus pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Virus wants to clinch up but Archer keeps it at a distance.
Corona Virus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Virus clinches.
Virus tries to pull guard but Archer holds him up against the ropes and eventually Virus drops back down to his feet.
Virus is pressed up against the ropes. Archer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Virus down to the mat. Virus avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T8#
Archer tries to clinch up but Virus circles away and keeps his distance.
Archer swats away the attempt to clinch by Virus.#CL2#
Virus gets a clinch.
Virus is looking for a takedown.
Virus prevents the takedown attempt.
Virus is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Archer to keep the fight standing.
Archer wants a takedown but no success here.
Virus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Archer smiles and moves away.
Virus tries to clinch up.
Archer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Virus takes the fight into the clinch.
Archer is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Virus gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T9#
Virus tries to pull guard but Archer forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Virus is trying to pull guard but Archer has him pressed against the ropes.
Virus can't get the takedown.
Virus is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Archer to keep the fight standing.
Archer goes for a takedown attempt but Virus pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Archer swats away the attempt to clinch by Virus.#CL2#
Virus clinches with his opponent.
Virus stops a takedown attempt from Archer.
Virus wants a takedown.
Virus tries to score a body lock takedown but Archer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Archer has Virus pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Virus manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Virus is trying to pull guard but Archer turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Archer is working for takedown but Virus is calmly controlling the position for now.
Archer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Virus jumps guard but Archer turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing. #T10#
Virus wants to take the fight to the mat but Archer manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Archer has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Virus avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Archer tries for a takedown but Virus manages to get underhooks.
Virus jumps guard but Archer stands there with Virus around his waist. Virus gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Virus tries for a takedown. No joy.
Archer is looking to take this one to the mat.
Virus is pressed up against the ropes. Archer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Virus down to the mat. Virus avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Archer gets tackled into the ropes by Virus. Virus maintains the clinch.
Archer tries for a takedown but Virus manages to get underhooks.
Virus is trying to pull guard but Archer has him pressed against the ropes.
Virus is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Archer to keep the fight standing.
Archer is looking to take this one to the mat.
Archer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Virus fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Virus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T11#
Virus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Archer smiles and moves away.
Virus moves in looking to clinch but Archer pushes him off.
As Virus tries to get set, Archer tries to push him back and clinch up but Virus manages to avoid the attempt.#CL2#
Virus moves into range and clinches up with Archer.
Virus tries to pull guard but Archer forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Archer tries to score a body lock takedown but Virus shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Virus tries to pull guard but Archer won't allow it.
Archer has Virus pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Virus manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Archer wants a takedown.
Virus drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Virus prevents the takedown attempt.
Virus is working for takedown but Archer is calmly controlling the position for now.
Archer tries for a takedown but Virus manages to get underhooks.
Archer drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Virus gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T12#
Virus wants to take the fight to the mat but Archer manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Archer has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Virus after a bit of a struggle.
Virus jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Archer walks away with a smile on his face. Virus gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Archer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Virus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Virus looking for a takedown.
Archer prevents the takedown attempt.
Archer tries for a takedown. No joy.
Virus jumps guard but Archer stands there with Virus around his waist. Virus gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Virus jumps guard but Archer stands there with Virus around his waist. Virus gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Archer tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T13#
Virus is trying to pull guard but Archer turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Virus gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Archer.
Archer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Virus is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Virus tries to pull guard but Archer won't allow it.
Virus is trying to pull guard but Archer has him pressed against the ropes.
Virus tries to pull guard but Archer holds him up against the ropes and eventually Virus drops back down to his feet.
Virus tries to pull guard but Archer forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Archer prevents the takedown attempt.
Virus has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Archer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Virus tries to pull guard but Archer won't allow it.
Virus tries to pull guard but Archer won't allow it.
#T14#
Virus tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Virus gets underhooks to prevent Archer's takedown attempt.
Archer tries for a takedown but Virus manages to get underhooks.
Virus is trying to pull guard but Archer has him pressed against the ropes.
Virus prevents the takedown attempt.
Archer has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Virus avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Virus tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Archer just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Virus is pressed up against the ropes. Archer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Virus down to the mat. Virus avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Virus closes the distance and pushes Archer back into the ropes.
Archer has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Virus avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Virus gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Archer.
Virus is trying to pull guard but Archer turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Virus tries to pull guard but Archer forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Virus jumps guard but Archer turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
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! Archer is heads and Virus is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Archer takes the fight on points by 1 to 0.
After winning the bout, Able Archer 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 175
Date: Aug 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 London, with a TWGC record of 67 wins and 36 losses; Ricky Clubber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 8 losses; Corona Virus!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Clubber clinches with his opponent.
Virus wants a takedown but no success here.
Virus is trying to pull guard but Clubber turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Virus fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ricky Clubber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corona Virus.
Virus is trying to pull guard but Clubber turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Virus tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Clubber just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Clubber changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Virus fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Virus gets a clinch. #TD2#
Virus jumps guard and drags Clubber to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Clubber being controlled here momentarily.
Virus trying to keep a closed guard but Clubber is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virus wants to control but Clubber passes easily into half guard.
Clubber takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
Virus trying to hold on to Clubber's head to control him but Clubber postures up.
Clubber is taking a breather. Virus 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.
Clubber trying to control from Virus's half guard. Virus has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Clubber is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Clubber has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T2#
Virus is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Clubber is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Clubber wants to control from the top but Virus keeps moving. #T3#
Clubber stopping the sweep attempt from Virus.
Clubber 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Virus holds on and takes a little breather.
Virus is trying to control the position but Clubber postures up.
Virus is pulling down on Clubber's head to control his posture.
Clubber preventing the sweep. #T4#
Virus is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Clubber sitting in guard here, content to control.
Virus trying to control the position here.
Clubber preventing the sweep.
Clubber 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.
Virus seems keen to control Clubber's posture.
Clubber is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T5#
Virus pulls Clubber in close to his closed guard and prevents Clubber from doing any damage or advancing position.
Clubber won't allow Virus to sweep him here.
Virus controls Clubber momentarily but Clubber frees himself.
Virus wants to control the position but Clubber says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Clubber controlling the action here.
Clubber is thwarting Virus's attempts to control the position.#T6#
Clubber is trying to control the action in half guard but Virus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Clubber prevents Virus from improving his position.
Virus is refusing to be controlled, as Clubber sits in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Virus manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Virus looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T7#
Clubber is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Clubber seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Virus for as long as he can get away with.
Virus controls Clubber momentarily but Clubber frees himself. #T8#
Virus is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Clubber might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Clubber 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.
Virus is pulling down on Clubber's head. It's preventing any offense from Clubber, at least for the moment.
Virus trying to keep a closed guard but Clubber is proving a slippery customer.
Virus keeping full guard, as Clubber tries to pass. #T9#
Clubber trying to control the position from guard on top but Virus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Virus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Clubber's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (0) vs (2) Virus
Virus slips nicely into half guard.
Clubber trying to hold on to Virus's head to control him but Virus postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Virus in particular looking to stall.
Virus is looking to take a break and control but Clubber is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10#
Virus might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Clubber haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Clubber is trying to maintain the position but Virus is very close to passing his half guard.
Clubber is trying to get back to full guard.
Virus perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Virus wants to free his trapped foot but Clubber is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Clubber is staying active underneath Virus, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Virus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T11#
Clubber is staying active underneath Virus, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Virus looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Virus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clubber keeps working.
Clubber is looking to control Virus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Clubber avoid being mounted?
Virus perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Virus tries to pass the half guard into mount. Clubber knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Clubber tries to get to full guard but Virus has control of the leg. #T12#
Virus is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Clubber is trying to get back to full guard.
Virus has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (0) vs (5) Virus
Virus trying to control but Clubber is having none of it. #T13#
Clubber is trying desperately to improve position.
Virus takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Clubber (0) vs (8) Virus
Virus is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Virus struggling to keep hold of the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T14#
Virus keeps control of the position as Clubber tries to break free.
Virus controlling from the back.
A lull in the action here.
Virus controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Virus wins on points by 8 to 0.
After winning the bout, Corona Virus 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 174
Date: Aug 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Corona Virus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 62 wins and 40 losses; Tyron Scott!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Scott tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Virus swivels and escapes.#CL#
Virus forces Scott back against the ropes and clinches.#TD#
Virus manages to pull guard.
Virus has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Virus is trying to keep Scott in close.
Virus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
My spies in Hammer House of Horror inform me that Scott 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.
Virus is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Scott pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Virus is keeping the position for now.
Virus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Scott sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Virus's guard.
Scott slows the pace down in half guard.
Scott is trying to control. Virus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Virus is looking for a sweep. Scott is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Scott is pressing down on Virus's thigh, looking to free his foot. Virus is holding on for now.
Virus wants to get back to full guard.
Scott wants to pass the guard but Virus is defending well. #T3#
Virus wants to get back to full guard.
Virus wants to control but Scott is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Scott with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
Virus is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Virus is trying to maintain the position but Scott is very close to passing his half guard.
Scott tries to pass the half guard into mount. Virus knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T5#
Virus is trying to control but can't.
Virus tries to roll over but Scott keeps him under control.
Virus wants to control but Scott is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Scott slows the pace down in half guard.
Scott's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Virus preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Virus trying to control but Scott postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T6#
Virus is trying to control but Scott manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Virus (0) vs (3) Scott
Virus wants to hold on but Scott pushes him away.
Virus 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: Virus (2) vs (3) Scott
Scott trying to control the position here.
More stalling from Scott.#T7#
Virus trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Virus 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.
Scott wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Scott controls Virus momentarily but Virus frees himself.
Virus trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom. #T8#
Scott is adopting a defensive guard.
Virus not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Virus wants to pass the guard but Scott is keeping the position.
Scott has control of Virus's left arm, preventing Virus from doing any damage.
Virus sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Scott's guard. #T9#
Virus working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Scott's thigh. Scott counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Virus trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Virus is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Scott is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Scott is trying to keep Virus in close.
Virus trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Virus wants to pass the guard but Scott is keeping the position.#T10#
Scott has control of Virus's left arm, preventing Virus from doing any damage.
Virus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Virus wants to control from the top but Scott keeps moving.
Virus wants to pass the guard but Scott is keeping the position.
Virus sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Virus trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scott pulls Virus in to control the position. #T11#
Virus trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom.
Scott pulls Virus in close to prevent any damage.
Scott can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Virus controls the pace.
Scott controlling Virus's posture.
Scott keeping full guard, as Virus tries to pass.
Scott is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T12#
Virus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scott swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Scott wants to sweep but no luck.
Virus wants to control from the top but Scott keeps moving.
Virus works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Virus is looking to pass Scott's guard but actually Scott recovers to full guard.
Virus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scott swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T13#
Virus trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Virus wants to pass the guard but Scott is keeping the position.
Virus trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom.
Virus wants to pass the guard but Scott is keeping the position.
Virus trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom.
Scott trying to keep a closed guard but Virus is proving a slippery customer.
#T14#
Scott pulls Virus in close to prevent any damage.
Virus trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom.
Virus looking to sit in guard and control but Scott gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Virus (2) vs (5) Scott
Scott is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Scott won't allow Virus to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Virus pulls Scott in close to prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott wins on points by 5 to 2.
An out of breath Tyron Scott 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 171
Date: Jul 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 9 wins and 7 losses; Corona Virus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 67 wins and 45 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Virus slaps away a takedown attempt from Kamenev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kamenev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Virus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kamenev somewhat.
Kamenev has a takedown stuffed.
Corona Virus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Kamenev.#CL#
Virus drives through and clinches with Kamenev against the ropes.
#TD#
Virus jumps guard and drags Kamenev to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Virus has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kamenev has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Virus (0) vs (3) Kamenev
Virus 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virus is trying to control Kamenev's posture but Kamenev avoids it.
Virus stops Kamenev from passing to mount. #T1#
Virus is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kamenev's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Virus preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Virus wants to get back to full guard.
Virus is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Virus is refusing to be controlled, as Kamenev sits in half guard.
Kamenev sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Virus is trying to get back to full guard.
Kamenev wants to pass to mount but Virus is defending the position.
Virus is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Kamenev trying to control the action but Virus is working 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.
Kamenev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Virus knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kamenev prevents Virus from improving his position.
Kamenev is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kamenev trying to control from half guard but Virus is working away.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T4#
Virus moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Virus seems keen to control Kamenev's posture.
Virus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kamenev manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Virus (2) vs (3) Kamenev
Virus wants to control from the top but Kamenev keeps moving.
Virus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Virus tries to free his leg and advance position but Kamenev is retaining full guard. #T5#
Kamenev is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Virus content to stall in guard here.
Kamenev trying to keep a closed guard but Virus is proving a slippery customer.
Virus showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kamenev keeping full guard, as Virus tries to pass.
Virus passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Virus (5) vs (3) Kamenev#T6#
Virus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kamenev keeps working.
Virus content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Virus wants to control but Kamenev is keeping him busy. #T7#
Kamenev trying to remain calm as Virus controls from the top position.
Kamenev tries to buck Virus off but Virus is having none of it.
Kamenev is being controlled here.
Kamenev is looking for a sweep.
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.
Virus wants to control but Kamenev is keeping him busy.
Virus controls the position from side control.
You can see the frustration on Kamenev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T8#
Kamenev is looking for a sweep.
Virus controls the position.
Virus is looking to take a break and control but Kamenev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kamenev being controlled for a moment.
Virus working away.#T9#
Virus is looking to take a break and control but Kamenev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Virus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kamenev is being controlled here.
Kamenev is not content to let Virus control the position.
Kamenev is letting Virus control him for a moment.
Virus trying to control the position but Kamenev is working away. #T10#
Kamenev 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.
Kamenev is being controlled here.
Virus wants to control but Kamenev is keeping him busy.
Virus taking a breather here. #T11#
Who's going to make the next move?
Virus is looking to take a break and control but Kamenev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kamenev can't do much from the bottom here.
Virus happy to just control the position for now.
Virus trying to control the position but Kamenev is working away. #T12#
Virus is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kamenev is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
You can see the frustration on Kamenev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kamenev is trying to get back to half guard.
Virus trying to control the position but Kamenev is working away.
Virus in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Virus continues to stall.#T13#
Virus is looking to take a break and control but Kamenev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kamenev being controlled for a moment. #T14#
Kamenev tries to bench press Virus off him but Virus keeps the position.
Virus takes a little break here. Kamenev wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Virus is looking to take a break and control but Kamenev 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!
A lull in the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Virus takes the fight on points by 5 to 3.
A relieved looking Corona Virus thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 168
Date: Jul 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Corona Virus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 17 losses; Felix Suarez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Virus tries to clinch up.#CL#
Virus instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Suarez ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Suarez no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Suarez managing to control the position.
Virus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Suarez is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Virus (0) vs (2) Suarez
Suarez looking to pass the guard.
Virus pulls Suarez in close to prevent any damage.
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.
Suarez stopping the sweep attempt from Virus.
Suarez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Suarez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Suarez keeps trying to improve his position.
Virus keeping moving, preventing Suarez from controlling successfully.
Suarez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Virus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Virus controlling the position.
Suarez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Virus is keeping the position for now.
Virus has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Suarez wants to control from the top but Virus keeps moving.
Suarez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Virus is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Suarez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Virus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Virus seems keen to control Suarez's posture.
Virus trying to control the position.
Suarez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Virus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Virus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Suarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Virus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Virus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Suarez looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Virus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Virus pulls Suarez in close to prevent any damage.
Suarez looking to pass the guard.
Virus has Suarez pulled in close to control his posture.
Virus being controlled here, momentarily.
Suarez is fighting to break Virus's control of his arms but Virus is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Suarez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Virus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Virus seems keen to control Suarez's posture.#T4##SUB2#
Suarez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Suarez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Virus controls Suarez momentarily but Suarez frees himself.
Virus keeping moving, preventing Suarez from controlling successfully.
Suarez looking to pass the guard.
My spies in Silverback MMA 🦍 inform me that Suarez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Virus keeping moving, preventing Suarez from controlling successfully.
Virus managing to control the position.
Suarez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Virus swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
Virus has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Suarez wants to control from the top but Virus keeps moving.
Virus seems keen to control Suarez's posture.
Suarez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Virus pulls Suarez in close to his closed guard and prevents Suarez from doing any damage or advancing position.
Virus looking to control.
#T6#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Virus is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Virus (2) vs (2) Suarez
Virus looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Virus trying to control the position from guard on top but Suarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Virus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Suarez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Suarez being controlled here, momentarily. #T7#
Virus stopping the sweep attempt from Suarez.
Virus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Suarez is keeping the position for now.
Virus showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Virus advances to half guard.
Virus controlling the pace.
Suarez is positioning himself well to prevent Virus advancing to mount. #T8#
Suarez wants to improve his position but Virus is controlling well.
Virus content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Suarez is looking for a sweep. Virus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Suarez is refusing to be controlled, as Virus sits in half guard.
Virus controlling the action here.#T9#
Suarez wants to control but Virus is keeping busy.
Suarez is in trouble now - Virus has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Virus (5) vs (2) Suarez
Suarez is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Virus controlling from the full mount.
Suarez is looking to improve his position but Virus isn't that keen on the idea.
Virus controlling from the full mount.
Suarez manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T10#
Virus works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Virus (8) vs (2) Suarez
Virus in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Suarez can't do much from the bottom here.
Virus is looking to take a break and control but Suarez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Suarez stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
You can see the frustration on Suarez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T11#
Virus controls the position.
Virus's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Suarez is not content to let Virus control the position.
A lull in the action here as Virus stalls from top position.
Virus has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T12#
Virus trying to control the action but Suarez is working from the bottom.
Virus is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Suarez will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Virus is looking to take a break and control but Suarez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Virus content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Suarez tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T13#
Virus controlling the position from side mount.
Further stalling from Virus.
Suarez is looking to reverse the position.
Suarez is not content to let Virus control the position. #T14#
Virus in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Virus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Suarez keeps working.
Virus working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Virus takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
An out of breath Corona Virus 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 167
Date: Jul 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Corona Virus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 37 losses; Alexander Mesquita!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Virus tries to close the distance and clinch but Mesquita swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Virus tries to close the distance and clinch but Mesquita swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Mesquita drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Virus (0) vs (2) Mesquita
Virus is pulling down on Mesquita's head to control his posture.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Virus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Virus seems keen to control Mesquita's posture.
Mesquita looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virus managing to control the position. #T1#
Virus keeping full guard, as Mesquita tries to pass.
Virus keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully.
Virus has control of Mesquita's left arm, preventing Mesquita from doing any damage.
Mesquita preventing the sweep.
Mesquita postures up.
Mesquita tries to free his leg and advance position but Virus is retaining full guard.
Virus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mesquita wants to pass the guard but Virus is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Virus is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Virus (2) vs (2) Mesquita
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#
Virus is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Virus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Virus controlling from the top position.
Mesquita looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Virus trying to control but Mesquita is working from the bottom.
Virus pushes down on Mesquita's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Virus controlling the pace. #T3#
Virus trying to control the action but Mesquita is working from the bottom.
Virus seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mesquita wants to get back to full guard but Virus has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Virus (5) vs (2) Mesquita
Virus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Virus takes a little break here. Mesquita wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
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.
Mesquita wants to control but Virus postures up.#T4#
Mesquita tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Virus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Virus trying to control the action but Mesquita is working from the bottom.
Mesquita is trying to get back to half guard.
Mesquita wants to control but Virus postures up.
Mesquita tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T5#
You can see the frustration on Mesquita's face as Virus controls the position.
Mesquita is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Virus off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Virus (5) vs (6) Mesquita#SUB2#
Mesquita working for a choke but Virus is defending well.
Mesquita controlling well, preventing Virus from escaping the position.
#T6##SUB2#
Mesquita tightening his grip on Virus, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Virus 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 Mesquita gets his way!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Mesquita is looking for the choke from the back position but Virus is controlling his hands well.
Virus tries to escape but Mesquita has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Virus showing good submission defense here.
Mesquita gets his hands free as Virus looks to control. #T7#
Virus is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Virus turns into Mesquita and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Virus (7) vs (6) Mesquita
Virus controls from within his opponent's guard.
Virus tries to free his leg and advance position but Mesquita is retaining full guard.
Virus pushes down on Mesquita's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Virus is trying to control the action in half guard but Mesquita is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Virus content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T8#
Virus trying to advance position but Mesquita counters by regaining guard.
Virus trying to control the position from guard on top but Mesquita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Virus content to stall in guard here.
Mesquita keeping full guard, as Virus tries to pass. #T9#
Virus controlling from the top position.
Mesquita is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Virus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Virus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mesquita swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T10#
Virus won't allow Mesquita to sweep him here.
Virus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mesquita is keeping the position for now.
Virus passes Mesquita's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Virus prevents Mesquita from improving his position.
Virus takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mesquita is trying to get back to full guard.
Virus trying to control the pace. #T11#
Mesquita slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mesquita can't keep his opponent in guard - Virus advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mesquita is refusing to be controlled, as Virus sits in half guard.
Virus is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mesquita wants to improve his position but Virus is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Mesquita looking for submissions off his back.#T12#
Virus trying to mount his opponent but Mesquita defends it.
Virus content to control rather than advance.
Virus is trying to control. Mesquita wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Mesquita looking for submissions off his back.
Virus not doing much here.
#T13#
Virus wants to take a breather but Mesquita is having none of it.
Mesquita is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Virus's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Virus's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Virus (7) vs (10) Mesquita
Mesquita keeps control of the position as Virus tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Mesquita working for the choke.
Virus trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Mesquita looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Mesquita working for a choke but Virus is defending well. #T14##SUB2#
Virus fending off the submission attempt from Mesquita.
Virus is really stuck here.
Virus prevents Mesquita from getting a body triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Virus wants to control his opponent's hands but Mesquita gets his hands free. #SUB2#
Mesquita working for the choke.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mesquita wins on points by 10 to 7. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 166
Date: Jul 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 66 wins and 39 losses; Abu Schaubi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Corona Virus!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Virus rushes Schaubi and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#TD2#
Virus manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Virus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schaubi is one step ahead there.
Virus keeps trying to improve his position.
Virus managing to control the position.
Virus wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Schaubi is now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schaubi prevents Virus from improving his position.
Schaubi is looking to take a break and control but Virus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Schaubi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Virus trying to control but Schaubi postures up.
Schaubi tries to pass to full mount but Virus defends it. #SUB#
Schaubi seems to be looking for submissions.
Virus is looking for a sweep. Schaubi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Schaubi is trying to control. Virus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Schaubi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Schaubi trying to pass the guard but Virus defending well.
Virus has his hands clasped together around Schaubi's back. He's all about the action.
Virus is trying to control 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.
Virus tries to get to full guard but Schaubi has control of the leg.
Schaubi is controlling the pace.
Virus moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
Schaubi tries to free his leg and advance position but Virus is retaining full guard.
Virus looking to control.
Virus pulls Schaubi in close to prevent any damage.
Virus is trying to control the position but Schaubi postures up.
Schaubi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Virus keeping moving, preventing Schaubi from controlling successfully.
Schaubi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Virus is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T4#
Virus trying to control the position.
Virus can't keep his opponent in guard - Schaubi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Virus wants to control but Schaubi is keeping busy.
Virus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Schaubi wants to pass the guard but Virus is defending well.
Schaubi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T5#
Virus makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Virus.
Schaubi wants to pass the guard but Virus is keeping the position.
Virus controlling Schaubi's posture.
Virus is continuing to stall.#T6#
Schaubi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Schaubi preventing the sweep.
Virus controlling Schaubi's posture.
Virus is trying to keep Schaubi in close.
#T7#
Virus keeping moving, preventing Schaubi from controlling successfully.
Virus controlling Schaubi's posture.
Schaubi trying to control but Virus is working from the bottom.
Schaubi preventing the sweep. #T8#
Schaubi trying to control the position from guard on top but Virus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Virus seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Schaubi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Virus controls Schaubi momentarily but Schaubi frees himself.
Schaubi being controlled here momentarily.
Schaubi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T9#
Virus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Schaubi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Virus is keeping the position for now.
Schaubi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Virus looking to control.
Schaubi trying to control but Virus is working from the bottom.
Virus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Schaubi wants to control from the top but Virus keeps moving.
Virus trying to keep a closed guard but Schaubi is proving a slippery customer.
#T10#
Schaubi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Virus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Schaubi manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schaubi (0) vs (2) Virus
Virus advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (0) vs (5) Virus
Schaubi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Schaubi wants to get back to full guard.
Schaubi trying to control but Virus postures up.
Virus is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (0) vs (8) Virus#T11#
Schaubi working to try and regain half guard.
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.
Schaubi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Schaubi gets back to half guard.
Well, if Virus is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The adventures of Virus the control monster continue. Boring.
Virus wants to take a breather but Schaubi is having none of it. #T12#
Virus perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Virus is just content to waste time from the top position. Schaubi takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Schaubi being controlled here, momentarily.
Virus postures up.
Virus won't allow Schaubi to sweep him here.
Virus stands and throws Schaubi's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (0) vs (11) Virus
Virus trying to control the position but Schaubi is working away. #T13#
Virus taking a breather here.
Schaubi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Schaubi gets back to full guard.
Virus trying to control but Schaubi is working from the bottom.
Schaubi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Schaubi keeping full guard, as Virus tries to pass. #T14##SUB#
Schaubi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Virus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Virus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Virus not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Schaubi keeping full guard, as Virus tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schaubi is trying to control the position but Virus postures up.
Schaubi keeping full guard, as Virus tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Virus wins on points by 11 to 0.
Corona Virus decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Abu Schaubi spoke after the fight, saying 'Gawld dawg'. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 165
Date: Jul 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 117 wins and 76 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Corona Virus!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Diesel swats away the attempt to clinch by Virus.
The fight stays on the outside here - Virus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Virus tries to clinch but Diesel moves out of range.
Diesel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Virus as Diesel shoots in.#CL2#
Virus darts in and clinches Diesel up against the ropes.#TD2#
Virus jumps guard.
Virus controls Diesel momentarily but Diesel frees himself.
Diesel being controlled here momentarily.
Diesel 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.
Virus is continuing to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel looking to pass the guard.
Diesel is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Virus pulls Diesel in 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.
Diesel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Diesel is looking to advance position but Virus has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Diesel (0) vs (4) Virus
Virus controlling his opponent.
Virus trying to control but Diesel is having none of it. #T2#
Diesel tries to hold on but Virus pushes him away.
Virus wants to take Diesel's back here but Diesel is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Virus moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Diesel (0) vs (7) Virus
Diesel is in bad spot here.
Virus biding his time, looking for the opening.
Diesel prevents Virus from getting a body triangle.#T3#
Virus is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Diesel tries to escape but Virus has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Virus has good solid back control here.
Virus trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
You can see the frustration on Diesel's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Virus doesn't have the hooks in and Diesel manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (7) Virus#T4#
Diesel preventing the sweep.
Diesel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Virus looking to control.
Virus keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully.
Virus is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Virus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Virus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Virus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diesel is one step ahead there. #T5#
Virus keeps trying to improve his position.
Diesel trying to control but Virus is working from the bottom. #T6#
Virus is pulling down on Diesel's head to control his posture.
Virus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Diesel wants to control from the top but Virus keeps moving.
Diesel won't allow Virus to sweep him here. #T7#
Virus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Diesel trying to control but Virus is working from the bottom.
Virus looking to control.
Virus is controlling Diesel's posture.
Virus keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully.
Virus trying to keep a closed guard but Diesel is proving a slippery customer.
Diesel wants to control from the top but Virus keeps moving. #T8#
Virus pulls Diesel in close to his closed guard and prevents Diesel from doing any damage or advancing position.
Virus is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Virus trying to control the position.
Virus might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Diesel haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Virus is controlling Diesel's posture.
Virus looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T9#
Diesel trying to control but Virus is working from the bottom.
Virus is looking to sweep but instead, Diesel has passed into half guard.
Virus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diesel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Diesel wants to control but Virus is keeping him busy.
Diesel seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Virus is looking for a sweep. Diesel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T10#
Diesel is keen to just control but Virus is a slippery customer.
Virus is looking for a sweep. Diesel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Virus makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Virus.
Diesel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Diesel tries to free his leg and advance position but Virus is retaining full guard.
Virus has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Diesel has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (5) vs (7) Virus#T11#
Virus is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Virus struggling a bit here.
Virus tries to buck Diesel off but Diesel is having none of it.
Virus is trying to control Diesel's posture but Diesel avoids it.
Diesel tries to advance to mount but Virus denies him.
Virus is looking for a sweep.#T12#
Diesel tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Diesel wants to control but Virus is keeping him busy.
Virus is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Virus can't do much from the bottom here. #T13#
Virus is looking for a sweep.
Virus can't do much from the bottom here.
Virus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Diesel wants to control but Virus is keeping him busy.
Virus wants to control but Diesel postures up.#T14#
Virus is trying to get back to half guard.
Virus struggling a bit here.
Virus is trying to get back to half guard.
Diesel tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Virus tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Virus wins on points by 7 to 5.
A very excited looking Corona Virus made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 163
Date: Jun 26, 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 6 wins and 5 losses; Corona Virus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 115 wins and 62 losses; Donovan Trumpinov!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Trumpinov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Virus but Virus pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Virus has managed to clinch.
Trumpinov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
Virus pulls guard.
Trumpinov trying to control but Virus is working from the bottom.
Virus looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trumpinov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Trumpinov tries to free his leg and advance position but Virus is retaining full guard. #T1#
Trumpinov forces his way into half guard.
Trumpinov prevents Virus from improving his position.
Virus is working hard here to advance position.
Trumpinov is thwarting Virus's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Trumpinov prevents Virus from improving his position.
Virus controlling the position well. #SUB2#
Trumpinov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Trumpinov is trying to control the action in half guard but Virus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Virus wants to control but Trumpinov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Virus keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Virus is looking for a sweep. Trumpinov 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.
Trumpinov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
Virus wants to improve his position but Trumpinov is controlling well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Virus wants to control but Trumpinov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Virus wants to get back to full guard.
Virus is staying active underneath Trumpinov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Virus wants to get back to full guard.
Trumpinov wants to pass to mount but Virus is defending the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Virus manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T5#
Virus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Trumpinov looking to pass the guard.
Virus is adopting a defensive guard.
Trumpinov stopping the sweep attempt from Virus.
Virus being controlled here, momentarily.
Virus looking to control.
#T6#
Trumpinov trying to control but Virus is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Virus holds on and takes a little breather.
Trumpinov stands and throws Virus's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Virus (0) vs (3) Trumpinov
Trumpinov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Virus keeps working.
My spies in Alpha Brasil inform me that Trumpinov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T7#
Virus struggling a bit here.
Virus is looking for a sweep.
Virus is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Trumpinov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Virus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Virus is controlling Trumpinov's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Trumpinov prevents Virus from improving his position.#T8#
Trumpinov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Virus keeps working.
Trumpinov is pressing down on Virus's thigh, looking to free his foot. Virus is holding on for now.
Virus is trying to get back to full guard.
Virus keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T9#
Virus slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Trumpinov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Trumpinov won't allow Virus to sweep him here.
Virus working a defensive guard here.
Trumpinov is fighting to break Virus's control of his arms but Virus is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Trumpinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Virus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Virus working a defensive guard here.
Trumpinov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Virus wants to sweep here but Trumpinov controlling him for the moment.
Virus pulls Trumpinov in to control the position.
Virus is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Virus keeping moving, preventing Trumpinov from controlling successfully. #T11#
Trumpinov won't allow Virus to sweep him here.
Trumpinov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Virus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Virus is trying to control the position but Trumpinov postures up.
Virus is pulling down on Trumpinov's head to control his posture.
Trumpinov preventing the sweep. #T12#
Virus controls Trumpinov momentarily but Trumpinov frees himself.
Trumpinov stopping the sweep attempt from Virus.
Virus trying to control the position.
Virus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trumpinov is one step ahead there.
Trumpinov showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T13#
Trumpinov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Virus is keeping the position for now.
Trumpinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Virus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Virus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Virus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Trumpinov stopping the sweep attempt from Virus.
Virus working a defensive guard here.
Virus lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Virus (2) vs (3) Trumpinov#T14#
Virus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trumpinov is keeping the position for now.
Virus controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Virus's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Trumpinov is trying to control the position but Virus postures up.
Virus trying to control the position from guard on top but Trumpinov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Virus won't allow Trumpinov to sweep him here.
Virus showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trumpinov wins on points by 3 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 161
Date: Jun 19, 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 16 wins and 15 losses; Gul Dukat! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Corona Virus!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Virus slaps away a takedown attempt from Dukat, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Dukat 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: Dukat (4) vs (0) Virus
Virus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dukat controlling the position.
Dukat 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.
Dukat working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukat controls the position.
Dukat tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Virus struggling a bit here.#T1#
Virus is looking to regain half guard here but Dukat keeps moving and retains side control.
Virus is being controlled here.
Dukat is looking to take a break and control but Virus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Virus tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dukat wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dukat tries to advance to mount but Virus instead regains half guard.
Virus is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Virus wants to control but Dukat is keeping busy.
Dukat is controlling the pace.
Dukat tries to pass the half guard into mount. Virus knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dukat is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3#
Virus is trying to maintain the position but Dukat is very close to passing his half guard.
Dukat is trying to control. Virus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Virus controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Dukat stalling. #T4#
Dukat is looking to take a break and control but Virus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Virus wants to improve his position but Dukat is controlling well.
Dukat is keen to just control but Virus is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Dukat is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dukat seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Virus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T5#
Virus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dukat is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dukat wants to take a breather but Virus is having none of it.
Virus is trying to maintain the position but Dukat is very close to passing his half guard.
Dukat not doing much here.
Dukat is trying to control. Virus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Virus is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Dukat seems content to control.#T6##SUB#
Dukat is looking for a kimura but Virus is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dukat to get the leverage.
Virus is refusing to be controlled, as Dukat sits in half guard.
Virus is looking to improve his position.
Dukat content to control rather than advance.
Dukat prevents Virus from improving his position.#T7#
Dukat wants to control but Virus is keeping him busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Virus wants to control but Dukat is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Virus is concentrating on defense, preventing Dukat from advancing position.
Virus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dukat is working away from the top position though.
Dukat seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Virus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Virus tries to get to full guard but Dukat has control of the leg.
Dukat passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dukat (7) vs (0) Virus#T8#
Dukat can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Virus is looking to escape.
Virus working to try and regain half guard.
Dukat trying to control but Virus is having none of it.
Virus is looking to get to half guard.#T9#
Dukat content just to control the position here.
Dukat trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Virus working to try and regain half guard.
Dukat is looking to work his way around to Virus's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Dukat can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Virus is looking to escape.
Virus regains half guard.#T10#
Dukat passes into side control, despite Virus's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dukat (10) vs (0) Virus
Dukat is looking to take a break and control but Virus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee asks Dukat politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Dukat prefers to stall for the moment though.
Virus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Virus is not content to let Dukat control the position.
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. #T11#
Virus can't do much from the bottom here.
Virus is letting Dukat control him for a moment.
Dukat tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Dukat wants to control but Virus is keeping him busy.
Dukat taking a breather here. #T12#
Dukat trying to control the action but Virus is working from the bottom.
Virus is being controlled here.
Virus struggling a bit here.#T13#
Dukat in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Dukat is trying to move to mount but Virus reverses beautifully and ends up in Dukat's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dukat (10) vs (2) Virus
Dukat might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dukat keeping moving, preventing Virus from controlling successfully. #T14#
Dukat is controlling Virus's posture.
Dukat keeping full guard, as Virus tries to pass.
Dukat wants to sweep but no luck.
Dukat is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Virus trying to control the position from guard on top but Dukat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dukat 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dukat takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
Gul Dukat decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 158
Date: Jun 09, 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 6 wins and 3 losses; Corona Virus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 71 wins and 53 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Toehold fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Toehold shoots in for a takedown but Virus shows good takedown defense.
Virus stuffs the takedown.
Corona Virus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Toehold.
Virus keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Virus moves into range and clinches up with Toehold.
Toehold tries to pull guard but Virus forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.#TD2#
Toehold has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Virus uses from the top position.
Virus stays in close to Toehold's body and controls the position.
Virus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Toehold is keeping the position for now.
Toehold wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virus trying to control but Toehold is working from the bottom.
Virus postures up.
Virus looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Virus has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Toehold is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Virus trying to control the position from guard on top but Toehold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Virus content to stall in guard here.
Toehold looking for a sweep. Not yet Toehold, not yet. #T2#
Virus looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Virus wants to control from the top but Toehold keeps moving.
Virus stays in close to Toehold's body and controls the position. #T3#
Virus wants to control from the top but Toehold keeps moving.
Toehold is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Virus wants to pass the guard but Toehold is keeping 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.
Toehold is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Virus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Toehold is keeping the position for now.
Virus trying to control the position from guard on top but Toehold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Virus is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Virus tries to free his leg and advance position but Toehold is retaining full guard.
Toehold is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Virus looking to sit in guard and control but Toehold gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Virus (0) vs (2) Toehold
Virus is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T5#
Virus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Virus is working hard here to advance position.
Virus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Virus pulls Toehold in close to prevent any damage.
Virus is trying to control the position but Toehold postures up. #T6#
Toehold stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Virus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Virus holds on and takes a little breather.
Virus continues to stall.
Toehold stopping the sweep attempt from Virus.
Virus looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Virus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Virus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T7#
Toehold won't allow Virus to sweep him here.
Toehold trying to control but Virus is working from the bottom.
Virus is pulling down on Toehold's head to control his posture.
Virus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Toehold is one step ahead there. #T8#
Virus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Toehold is fighting to break Virus's control of his arms but Virus is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Virus looking for a sweep. Not yet Virus, not yet.
Virus is pulling down on Toehold's head. It's preventing any offense from Toehold, at least for the moment.
Virus keeping moving, preventing Toehold from controlling successfully. #T9#
Virus is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Toehold postures up.
Virus seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Virus trying to keep a closed guard but Toehold is proving a slippery customer.
#T10#
Toehold tries to free his leg and advance position but Virus is retaining full guard.
Virus has control of Toehold's left arm, preventing Toehold from doing any damage.
Virus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Virus looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Toehold puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Toehold is thwarting Virus's attempts to control the position.
Virus is looking to improve his position.
Virus trying to control but Toehold postures up.
#T11#
Virus is refusing to be controlled, as Toehold sits in half guard.
Virus is trying to get back to full guard.
Virus 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: Virus (0) vs (5) Toehold
Virus is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Virus is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T12#
Toehold tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Virus is wriggling around trying to escape.
Virus wants to hold on but Toehold pushes him away.
Toehold can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Virus is looking to escape. #T13#
Virus is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Virus tries to hold on but Toehold pushes him away.
Virus slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Virus is trying to get back to full guard.#T14#
Virus is staying active underneath Toehold, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Toehold not doing much here.
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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Virus is pressing down on Toehold's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold wins on points by 5 to 0.
A very excited looking Tommy Toehold 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 157
Date: Jun 05, 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 5 wins and 3 losses; Corona Virus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 58 wins and 58 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Fiachna clinches up against the ropes.
Fiachna wants a takedown.
I was talking to Virus's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Virus tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Virus gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Virus (2) vs (0) Fiachna
Fiachna managing to control the position.
Fiachna not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Virus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fiachna swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fiachna bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Virus's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Virus (2) vs (2) Fiachna
Virus wants to hit a sweep here but Fiachna passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Virus there! Score +3 for passing guard: Virus (2) vs (5) Fiachna
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Virus can't escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiachna tries to control but Virus wriggling away.
Fiachna avoids the attempt from Virus to control.#T1#
Fiachna trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Virus tries to hold on but Fiachna pushes him away.
Virus is looking to improve his position but Fiachna isn't that keen on the idea.
Fiachna pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Fiachna trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Virus tries to hold on but Fiachna pushes him away.
Fiachna trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2##SUB2#
Fiachna has hold of Virus's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Virus manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Fiachna wants to take Virus's back here but Virus is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Virus manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Virus manages to get to full guard.
Fiachna looking to pass the guard.
Virus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Fiachna stopping the sweep attempt from Virus.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Fiachna working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Fiachna wants to control from the top but Virus keeps moving.
Virus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Virus keeping full guard, as Fiachna tries to pass.
Virus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fiachna manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Virus (4) vs (5) Fiachna
Fiachna is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Fiachna had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Virus defends it easily.#T4#
Fiachna controlling Virus's posture.
Virus controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fiachna is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Virus passes Fiachna's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fiachna wants to improve his position but Virus is controlling well.
Virus stalling. #T5#
Virus is keen to just control but Fiachna is a slippery customer.
Virus controlling the action here.
Virus prevents Fiachna from improving his position.
Fiachna is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Virus controlling the pace. #T6##SUB2#
Fiachna looking to work for a kimura 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.
Virus prevents Fiachna from improving his position.
Virus moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Virus (7) vs (5) Fiachna
Fiachna is not content to let Virus control the position.
Virus taking a breather here. #T7#
Fiachna tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Virus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Virus in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Virus's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Fiachna is not content to let Virus control the position. #T8#
Virus is really struggling to control Fiachna but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Virus controls the position from side control.
Virus trying to control the action but Fiachna is working from the bottom. #T9#
You can see the frustration on Fiachna's face as Virus controls the position.
Fiachna gets back to half guard.
Virus is just content to waste time from the top position. Fiachna takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Virus is looking to pass into half guard but Fiachna pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Fiachna is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Virus (7) vs (7) Fiachna
Fiachna won't allow Virus to sweep him here.
Virus keeping full guard, as Fiachna tries to pass.
Fiachna trying to control the position from guard on top but Virus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiachna tries to free his leg and advance position but Virus is retaining full guard. #T10#
Fiachna trying to control but Virus is working from the bottom.
Virus wants to sweep but no luck.
Fiachna trying to control the position from guard on top but Virus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiachna wants to pass the guard but Virus is keeping the position.
Fiachna content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Fiachna thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T11#
Virus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Virus wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Virus is trying to keep Fiachna in close.
Virus is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Fiachna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Virus swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T12#
Fiachna is fighting to break Virus's control of his arms but Virus is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Fiachna drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fiachna jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Virus keeping moving, preventing Fiachna from controlling successfully.
Virus pulls Fiachna in to control the position.
Fiachna won't allow Virus to sweep him here. #T13#
Virus can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fiachna controls the pace.
Virus is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Virus holds on and takes a little breather.
Fiachna wants to control from the top but Virus keeps moving.
Virus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Fiachna drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Virus dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Virus (9) vs (7) Fiachna#T14#
Fiachna controls Virus momentarily but Virus frees himself.
Virus controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Fiachna is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Fiachna is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fiachna 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!
Virus is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that's the end of the fight!
Virus takes the fight on points by 9 to 7.
Corona Virus 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 155
Date: May 29, 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 18 wins and 16 losses; Anderson Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Corona Virus!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Gracie clinches up against the ropes.#TD#
Gracie gets control of Virus's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gracie will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Virus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Virus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Virus slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Virus defends easily.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Virus tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie pulls Virus in to control the position.
Virus tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard. #T1#
Virus slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (3) Virus
A lull in the action here.
Let's hope that Virus has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Virus wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face as Virus controls the position.
Virus trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
Virus controls the position.
Gracie sneaks back into half guard.#T2#
Virus perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Virus is continuing to stall.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Virus is very close to passing his half guard.
Virus prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Virus trying to control the pace.
Virus stalling away here and it's allowed Gracie to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T3#
Virus is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Virus trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Virus is looking to pass into half guard but Gracie pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gracie is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (3) Virus
We've been hearing that Gracie has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Virus is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (5) Virus
Virus controlling from the top position.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T4#
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Virus is one step ahead there.
Gracie looking to control.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Virus tries to pass.
Virus keeps trying to improve his position.
Virus controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Virus controlling from the top position.
Virus tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Virus is stalling in the full guard. #T5#
Gracie lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (4) vs (5) Virus
Gracie wants to control from the top but Virus keeps moving.
Virus pulls Gracie in close to his closed guard and prevents Gracie from doing any damage or advancing position.
Virus looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T6#
Gracie controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Virus working a defensive guard here.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie pushing down on Virus's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Virus defends it well.
Virus makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Virus.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Virus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gracie is stalling in the full guard. #T7#
Virus is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Virus wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Virus pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Virus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Virus is adopting a defensive guard.#T8#
Gracie stands and throws Virus's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (7) vs (5) Virus
Gracie working away.
Gracie trying to control the position but Virus is working away. #SUB#
Gracie goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Virus rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gracie's guard! Nice work there by Virus! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (7) vs (7) Virus#T9#
Virus looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Virus advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (7) vs (10) Virus
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face as Virus controls the position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Virus.
What's Gracie going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.#T10#
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Virus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie trying to remain calm as Virus controls from the top position.
Virus trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.#T11#
Virus trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
Gracie regains half guard.
Virus is looking to advance position but Gracie won't allow it.
Virus is trying to control. Gracie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Virus content to control rather than advance.
Gracie trying to control here.
#T12#
Virus not doing much here.
Virus is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gracie! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (7) vs (13) Virus
Gracie wants to control but Virus is having none of it.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie tries to hold on but Virus pushes him away.
Virus moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (7) vs (16) Virus
Virus controlling the position well here. Gracie rolled but Virus kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T13#
Gracie is in bad spot here.
Gracie prevents Virus from getting a body triangle.
Virus might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gracie haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gracie trying to control the hands but Virus won't let him. #T14#
Virus biding his time, looking for the opening.
Virus trying to control.
Gracie is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Virus.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that's the end of the fight!
Virus wins on points by 16 to 7.
Corona Virus thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 152
Date: May 19, 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 4 wins and 2 losses; Corona Virus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 61 wins and 35 losses; Abu Schaubi!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Virus moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Schaubi ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Schaubi no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Virus tries to free his leg and advance position but Schaubi is retaining full guard.
Virus is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Virus wants to control from the top but Schaubi keeps moving.
Schaubi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Virus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Schaubi trying to keep a closed guard but Virus is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virus preventing the sweep.
Virus is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Virus trying to control the position from guard on top but Schaubi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schaubi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Schaubi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Schaubi trying to control the position.
Virus forces his way into half guard.
Schaubi won't allow Virus to pass to mount.
Virus works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Virus (3) vs (0) Schaubi
Virus wants to take Schaubi's back here but Schaubi is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T2#
Virus avoids the attempt from Schaubi to control.
Virus 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.
Schaubi is working to get back to half guard.
Virus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Virus controlling the position easily from mount.
Virus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Schaubi is looking to escape.
Virus is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Schaubi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3#
Schaubi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Schaubi wants to control but Virus is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Virus is looking to stall here but Schaubi recovers full guard.
Schaubi trying to keep a closed guard but Virus is proving a slippery customer.
Virus wants to control from the top but Schaubi keeps moving.
Schaubi managing to control the position.
Schaubi working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Virus tries to free his leg and advance position but Schaubi is retaining full guard.
Virus controls from within his opponent's guard.
Schaubi is pulling down on Virus's head to control his posture.
Schaubi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Virus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schaubi is keeping the position for now.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Schaubi holds on and takes a little breather. #T5#
Virus trying to control the position from guard on top but Schaubi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schaubi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Schaubi is adopting a defensive guard.
Schaubi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Schaubi looking for a triangle here. Virus is fighting it but it looks tight! Schaubi pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Virus is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Abu Schaubi!
Post fight, Abu Schaubi stared into the camera and said 'G-g-g-g-gadOOSHED him through a glass door, b'. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 151
Date: May 15, 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 3 wins and 2 losses; Corona Virus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Friedrich August Von Hayek!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Von Hayek gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Virus (0) vs (2) Von Hayek
Von Hayek wants to take a breather but Virus is having none of it.
Von Hayek controlling the pace.
Von Hayek wants to control but Virus is keeping him busy.
Von Hayek is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Virus trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Hayek not doing much here.
Virus wants to control but Von Hayek is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Von Hayek is pressing down on Virus's thigh, looking to free his foot. Virus is holding on for now.
Virus is staying active underneath Von Hayek, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Virus wants to improve his position but Von Hayek is controlling well.
Virus trying to control from the bottom.
Von Hayek looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Virus trying to control here.
#T2#
Virus keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Virus is not content to let Von Hayek control the position.
Virus tries to get to full guard but Von Hayek has control of the leg.
Von Hayek wants to lay and pray for a moment but Virus keeps working.
Virus is looking to improve his position.
Von Hayek is trying to control. Virus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Virus is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Von Hayek is trying to control the action in half guard but Virus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Virus tries to get to full guard but Von Hayek has control of the leg.
Virus is trying to maintain the position but Von Hayek is very close to passing his half guard.
Von Hayek seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Virus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Von Hayek keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Virus is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Von Hayek is working for a submission of some sort.
#T4#
Virus controlling the position for now.
My spies in The House Of Pain inform me that Von Hayek has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Von Hayek is pressing down on Virus's thigh, looking to free his foot. Virus is holding on for now.
Von Hayek is thwarting Virus's attempts to control the position.
Virus wants to get back to full guard.#T5#
Virus slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Von Hayek trying to control but Virus is working from the bottom.
Virus controls Von Hayek momentarily but Von Hayek frees himself.
Von Hayek stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Virus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Virus working a defensive guard but Von Hayek passes into half guard.
Virus controlling the position for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T6#
Virus wants to get back to full guard.
Virus wants to control but Von Hayek is keeping busy.
Von Hayek prevents Virus from improving his position.
Von Hayek trying to control the action but Virus is working from the bottom.
Virus tries to roll over but Von Hayek keeps him under control.#T7#
Von Hayek is stalling here. Virus is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Von Hayek seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Virus has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Virus (4) vs (2) Von Hayek
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Von Hayek is trying to control Virus's posture but Virus avoids it.
You can see the frustration on Von Hayek's face as Virus controls the position.
Von Hayek is trying to get back to half guard.
Virus content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Von Hayek is looking to regain half guard here but Virus keeps moving and retains side control. #T8#
Virus wants to control but Von Hayek is keeping him busy.
Virus is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Von Hayek is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Von Hayek is trying to improve his position.
Von Hayek being controlled for a moment. #T9#
Virus wants to control but Von Hayek is keeping him busy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Virus working away.
The referee asks Virus politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Virus prefers to stall for the moment though.#T10#
Virus is looking to take a break and control but Von Hayek is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Virus controls the position.
Virus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Von Hayek is looking to reverse the position.
Virus staying calm.
Von Hayek tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T11#
Virus taking a breather here.
Von Hayek manages to get back to half guard.
Von Hayek is trying to maintain the position but Virus is very close to passing his half guard.
Virus is looking to take a break and control but Von Hayek is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Virus seems content to control.
Virus is trying to control. Von Hayek wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Virus trying to control the pace.
Von Hayek has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Virus is working away from the top position though.#T12#
Von Hayek is looking for a sweep. Virus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Von Hayek has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Virus is working away from the top position though.
Virus is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Virus (7) vs (2) Von Hayek
Virus is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T13#
Virus controlling the pace for now.
Virus tries to control but Von Hayek wriggling away.
Virus controlling from the full mount.
Von Hayek tries to hold on but Virus postures up.
Virus takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Von Hayek really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T14#
Virus trying to control but Von Hayek is having none of it.
Von Hayek has given up his back here. Will Virus look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Virus (10) vs (2) Von Hayek
Virus biding his time, controlling Von Hayek.
Von Hayek trying to control the hands but Virus breaks the grip.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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.
Virus controlling well, preventing Von Hayek from escaping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Virus takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
A victorious Corona Virus 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 150
Date: May 12, 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 2 wins and 2 losses; Corona Virus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Rufino Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Virus has closed the distance and engaged Gracie in a clinch.
#TD#
Virus pulls guard.
Virus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Virus is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Virus (2) vs (0) Gracie
Virus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Virus stays in close to Gracie's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Virus advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Virus (5) vs (0) Gracie
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here.#T2#
Gracie 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.
Virus wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Gracie is not content to let Virus control the position. #T3#
Virus moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Gracie is trying to improve his position.
Virus moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Gracie struggling a bit here.#T4#
Virus moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Gracie is not content to let Virus control the position.
Virus happy to just control the position for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T5#
Virus's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Gracie is looking to reverse the position.
Gracie is being controlled here.
Gracie tries to buck Virus off but Virus is having none of it.
Virus is staying tight to Gracie's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Virus has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T6#
Gracie seems a little lost for a moment, as Virus dominates the positioning.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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.
Virus continues to stall.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Virus.#T7#
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A lull in the action here as Virus stalls from top position.
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Virus keeps moving and retains side control.
Gracie regains half guard.
Virus is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Virus (8) vs (0) Gracie
Virus wants to take his opponent's back but Gracie doesn't allow it.
Virus trying to control but Gracie is having none of it. #T8#
Gracie tries to hold on but Virus postures up.
Virus content just to control the position here.
Virus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Virus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape.
Virus tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T9#
More hug and hope from Virus.
Virus wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely.
Virus controlling the pace for now.
Virus fails to advance to Gracie's back. #T10#
Virus controlling from mount.
Virus avoids the attempt from Gracie to control.
Virus takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Virus tries to control but Gracie wriggling away.
Gracie wants to hold on but Virus pushes him away.
Virus wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T11#
Virus trying to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gracie stops Virus from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Virus controlling his opponent.
Gracie is squirming around, avoiding Virus's attempts to control the action. #T12#
Virus controlling from the full mount.
Virus wants to take Gracie's back here but Gracie is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Virus moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Virus (11) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T13#
Virus continues to hold on tight.#T14#
Gracie is in bad spot here.
Virus is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Gracie trying to control the position but Virus manages to sink in the hooks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
And that's the end of the fight!
Virus takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
An out of breath Corona Virus 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 149
Date: May 08, 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 37 wins and 41 losses; Patty O'Reilly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Corona Virus!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Virus has closed the distance and engaged O'Reilly in a clinch.
#TD2#
Virus manages to pull guard.
O'Reilly trying to control but Virus is working from the bottom.
O'Reilly 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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
O'Reilly wants to pass the guard but Virus is keeping the position.
Virus looking to control but O'Reilly passes into half guard.
O'Reilly trying to advance position but Virus counters by regaining guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O'Reilly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Virus is keeping the position 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.
Virus keeping moving, preventing O'Reilly from controlling successfully. #T1#
O'Reilly engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
O'Reilly looking to pass the guard.
O'Reilly might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
O'Reilly won't allow Virus to sweep him here.
O'Reilly sitting in guard here, content to control.
O'Reilly has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
O'Reilly stopping the sweep attempt from Virus.
We've been hearing good reports from O'Reilly'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.
Virus is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Virus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Virus is pulling down on O'Reilly's head. It's preventing any offense from O'Reilly, at least for the moment.
O'Reilly postures up.
O'Reilly trying to control the position from guard on top but Virus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
O'Reilly tries to free his leg and advance position but Virus is retaining full guard.
Virus is trying to control the position but O'Reilly postures up.
Virus wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Virus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
O'Reilly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Virus is keeping the position for now. #T4#
O'Reilly is working hard here to advance position.
O'Reilly controlling from the top position.
Virus working a defensive guard here.
O'Reilly trying to control the position from guard on top but Virus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Virus pulls O'Reilly in to control the position.
O'Reilly controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T5#
Virus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Virus can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as O'Reilly controls the pace.
O'Reilly is fighting to break Virus's control of his arms but Virus is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Virus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
O'Reilly wants to control from the top but Virus keeps moving.
Virus wants to sweep here but O'Reilly controlling him for the moment.
O'Reilly is fighting to break Virus's control of his arms but Virus is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T6#
O'Reilly looking to sit in guard and control but Virus 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 (0) vs (2) Virus#SUB#
Virus got a little sloppy there for a moment and O'Reilly has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Virus has managed to get both his arms back between O'Reilly's legs - danger averted.
O'Reilly is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
O'Reilly working for a triangle but Virus defends it easily.
Virus engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Virus trying to control but O'Reilly is working from the bottom. #T7#
Virus is looking to advance position but O'Reilly has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: O'Reilly (4) vs (2) Virus
Virus is looking to improve his position but O'Reilly isn't that keen on the idea.
O'Reilly avoids the attempt from Virus to control.
Virus is desperately trying to improve his position but O'Reilly has a good base and remains in mount.
O'Reilly trying to control but Virus is having none of it. #T8#
O'Reilly wants to take Virus's back here but Virus is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
O'Reilly looking to control and managing it successfully.
O'Reilly can't control as he wanted to and Virus manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Virus wants to improve his position but O'Reilly is controlling well.
#T9#
Virus is positioning himself well to prevent O'Reilly advancing to mount.
O'Reilly is pressing down on Virus's thigh, looking to free his foot. Virus is holding on for now.
Virus is trying to get back to full guard.
Virus is trying to maintain the position but O'Reilly is very close to passing his half guard.#T10#
O'Reilly is looking to take a break and control but Virus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
O'Reilly is looking for a kimura but Virus is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for O'Reilly to get the leverage.
O'Reilly not doing much here.
O'Reilly trying to pass the guard but Virus defending well.
Virus is controlling O'Reilly's trapped leg to prevent O'Reilly from advancing to side control.
O'Reilly wants to take a breather but Virus is having none of it. #T11#
O'Reilly tries to pass to full mount but Virus defends it.
Virus moves into full guard.
Virus has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
O'Reilly wants to control from the top but Virus keeps moving.
O'Reilly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Virus is keeping the position for now.
Virus pulls O'Reilly in to control the position. #T12#
O'Reilly wants to control from the top but Virus keeps moving.
O'Reilly stopping the sweep attempt from Virus.
Virus keeping moving, preventing O'Reilly from controlling successfully.
Virus lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: O'Reilly (4) vs (4) Virus
Virus is pushing down on O'Reilly's leg trying to pass to half guard. O'Reilly is fighting to maintain full guard but Virus has managed to sneak the leg through.
Virus is controlling the pace.
#T13#
Virus works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: O'Reilly (4) vs (7) Virus
Virus tries to control but O'Reilly wriggling away.
Virus looking to control and managing it successfully.
Virus's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Virus looking to control but O'Reilly is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T14#
Virus moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: O'Reilly (4) vs (10) Virus
O'Reilly is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Virus.
Virus has the hooks in. O'Reilly is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
O'Reilly trying to control the position but Virus manages to sink in the hooks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
O'Reilly is trying to break free.
Virus controls the action.
O'Reilly trying to control the action but Virus just sinks the hooks in.
And that's the end of the fight!
Virus wins on points by 10 to 4.
A relieved looking Corona Virus thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 25 losses; Isaac Vernon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Corona Virus!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vernon fails with the takedown.
Virus tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Virus clinches up against the ropes.
Virus tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vernon just stands there and leans against the ropes.#TD#
Vernon has Virus pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Vernon pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Virus tumbling to the mat - Vernon dives into Virus's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vernon (2) vs (0) Virus
Virus is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Vernon advances to half guard.
Vernon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon trying to advance position but Virus counters by regaining guard.
Vernon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Virus swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Vernon stands and throws Virus's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (5) vs (0) Virus
Vernon tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Virus can't do much from the bottom here.
Virus is not content to let Vernon control the position. #T2#
Virus is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Virus is still trying to improve position.
Vernon trying to control the position but Virus is working away.
Virus gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T3#
Virus trying to control here.
Virus is staying active underneath Vernon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Virus wants to control but Vernon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Virus keeping hold of Vernon's head, controlling as best he can.
Virus tries to roll over but Vernon keeps him under control.#T4#
Vernon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Virus trying to hold on to Vernon's head to control him but Vernon postures up.
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.
Vernon prevents Virus from improving his position.
Virus is not content to let Vernon control the position.
Virus is looking for a sweep. Vernon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vernon wants to pass to mount but Virus is defending the position. #T5#
Vernon is trying to control the action in half guard but Virus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vernon trying to mount his opponent but Virus defends it.
Vernon trying to control from half guard but Virus is working away.
Virus regains full guard. Nicely done.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Virus holds on and takes a little breather.
Vernon stands and throws Virus's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (8) vs (0) Virus
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Virus tries to buck Vernon off but Vernon is having none of it.#T6#
Virus gets back to half guard.
Virus preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Vernon tries to pass to full mount but Virus defends it.
Vernon prevents Virus from improving his position.
Virus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vernon is working away from the top position though.
Vernon works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (11) vs (0) Virus#T7#
Virus is trying to control Vernon's posture but Vernon avoids it.
Vernon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Virus keeps working.
Virus manages to get back to half guard.
Virus is refusing to be controlled, as Vernon sits in half guard.
Virus is trying is best to control the position here.
Virus trying to control here.
#T8#
Virus is staying active underneath Vernon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Virus works his way to full guard. Good work.
Virus has his hands on Vernon's head, controlling the position.
Vernon preventing the sweep.
Virus not looking particularly offensive just 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.
Virus looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T9#
Virus is trying to keep Vernon in close.
Virus 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: Vernon (11) vs (2) Virus
Vernon trying to control here.
Virus trying to control from half guard but Vernon is working away. #SUB#
Vernon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Virus controlling the pace.
Vernon manages to get to full guard.
Virus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T10#
Virus postures up.
Virus 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.
Virus wants to control from the top but Vernon keeps moving.
Vernon trying to control the position.
Vernon keeping moving, preventing Virus from controlling successfully. #T11#
Vernon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Virus slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Virus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Virus won't allow Vernon to sweep him here.
Vernon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Virus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Virus trying to control but Vernon is working from the bottom.
Virus looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T12#
Virus postures up.
Virus tries to free his leg and advance position but Vernon is retaining full guard.
Vernon keeping moving, preventing Virus from controlling successfully.
Virus is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Vernon looking to control but Virus passes into half guard.
#T13#
Vernon won't allow Virus to pass to mount.
Vernon wants to control but Virus is keeping busy.
Virus trying to pass the guard but Vernon defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Virus in particular looking to stall.
Vernon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Virus's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Virus's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vernon (15) vs (2) Virus
You can see the frustration on Virus's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Virus is keeping busy.
Vernon is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T14#
Virus trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Vernon is looking to control Virus but Virus is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Vernon keeps control of the position as Virus tries to break free.
Vernon doesn't have the hooks in and Virus manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vernon (15) vs (4) Virus
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Virus is pushing down on Vernon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vernon is fighting to maintain full guard but Virus has managed to sneak the leg through.
Vernon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Vernon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Virus is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vernon takes the fight on points by 15 to 4.
Isaac Vernon gave a mention to Pulling Guard in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 141
Date: Apr 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 25 wins and 16 losses; Leonardinho Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Corona Virus!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Virus jumps guard.
Virus working a defensive guard here.
Chai won't allow Virus to sweep him here.
Chai looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virus is trying to control the position but Chai postures up.
Virus is looking to sweep but instead, Chai has passed into half guard.
Virus moves into full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Chai stands and throws Virus's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (3) vs (0) Virus
Virus struggling a bit here.
Virus holding on.
Chai working away.
Virus sneaks back into half guard.#T2#
Virus is looking to control Chai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Virus avoid being mounted?
Chai is looking to advance position but Virus won't allow it.
Chai wants to advance to full mount but Virus doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Virus wants to sweep but no luck.
Virus has his hands on Chai's head, controlling the position.
Virus looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Virus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Virus pulls Chai in to control the position.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Virus is keeping the position.
Virus pulls Chai in close to his closed guard and prevents Chai from doing any damage or advancing position.
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Virus is retaining full guard. #T4#
Chai is working hard here to advance position.
Virus 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: Chai (3) vs (2) Virus
Virus is controlling 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.#T5#
Virus is just content to waste time from the top position. Chai takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Virus tries to free his leg and advance position but Chai is retaining full guard.
Virus passes Chai's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Virus slows the pace down in half guard. #T6#
Virus wants to take a breather but Chai is having none of it.
Virus controlling the action here.
Virus tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chai knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chai tries to roll over but Virus keeps him under control.
Chai is not content to let Virus control the position.
Chai manages to get to full guard.
#T7#
Virus showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Virus trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Chai looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Virus is defending well. Chai quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Virus has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Chai celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leonardinho Chai!
A relieved looking Leonardinho Chai 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 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 8 losses; Felix Suarez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Corona Virus!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Virus pushes Suarez up against the ropes in a clinch.#TD2#
Virus manages to pull guard.
Suarez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Virus is pulling down on Suarez's head. It's preventing any offense from Suarez, at least for the moment.
Virus is continuing to stall.
Suarez preventing the sweep.
Virus has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Suarez 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.
Virus pulls Suarez in close to prevent any damage.
Virus keeping full guard, as Suarez tries to pass. #T1#
Virus trying to keep a closed guard but Suarez is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Suarez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Virus working a defensive guard here.
Suarez wants to pass the guard but Virus is keeping the position.
Virus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Suarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Virus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Virus is adopting a defensive guard.
Suarez passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Suarez (3) vs (0) Virus#T2##SUB#
Suarez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Virus tries to improve position but can't.
Virus wants to control but Suarez postures up.
Virus tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Suarez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Virus is trying to get back to half guard.
Virus 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.#T3#
Virus is looking for a sweep. Suarez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Suarez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Virus trying to control but Suarez postures up.
Suarez wants to control but Virus is keeping him busy.
Suarez prevents Virus from improving his position.
Virus keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Suarez tries to pass to full mount but Virus defends it. #T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Virus manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Virus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Virus pulls Suarez in close to prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Virus has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Virus lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Suarez (3) vs (2) Virus
Virus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Virus 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.
Virus trying to control the position from guard on top but Suarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Suarez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Suarez trying to keep a closed guard but Virus is proving a slippery customer.
Virus trying to control but Suarez is working from the bottom.
Virus being controlled here momentarily.
Suarez is trying to control the position but Virus postures up.
Virus sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T6#
Virus won't allow Suarez to sweep him here.
Virus tries to free his leg and advance position but Suarez is retaining full guard.
Suarez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Virus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Suarez keeping moving, preventing Virus from controlling successfully.
Virus is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Virus trying to control the position from guard on top but Suarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Suarez controls Virus momentarily but Virus frees himself.
Virus slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Virus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Suarez is keeping the position for now.
Virus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Suarez wants to improve his position but instead Virus has moved into half guard.
Virus with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T8#
Suarez trying to hold on to Virus's head to control him but Virus postures up.
Virus takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Suarez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Virus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Suarez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Suarez wants to control but Virus is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Virus is keen to just control but Suarez is a slippery customer.
Suarez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Virus frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Suarez (3) vs (5) Virus
Virus controlling his opponent.
The adventures of Virus the control monster continue. Boring.#T9#
Suarez wants to control but Virus is having none of it.
Virus controlling the position easily from mount.
Suarez is looking to improve his position but Virus isn't that keen on the idea.
Suarez wants to hold on but Virus pushes him away.
Virus controlling the position easily from mount.
Virus looking to control but Suarez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Virus tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T10#
Suarez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Virus wants to take Suarez's back here but Suarez is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Virus takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Suarez tries to lock up and control but Virus gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Virus controlling from the full mount.
Suarez wants to control but Virus is having none of it.
Suarez is trying desperately to improve position.#T11#
Suarez is working hard here to advance position.
Suarez tries to hold on but Virus pushes him away.
Virus controlling his opponent.
Virus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Suarez is looking to escape.
Virus looking to control and managing it successfully.
Virus seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Suarez is holding on tight.
#T12#
Suarez is looking to improve his position but Virus isn't that keen on the idea.
Virus controlling from the full mount.
Suarez is looking to get 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.
Virus controlling from mount.
Suarez is trying to escape the mount.
Virus wants to take his opponent's back but Suarez doesn't allow it. #T13#
Suarez wants to hold on but Virus pushes him away.
Virus tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Virus seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Suarez is holding on tight.
Suarez tries to reverse the position but Virus maintains control.
Suarez wants to hold on but Virus pushes him away.
Suarez is trying desperately to improve position.
Virus controlling from the full mount.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Virus.#T14#
Virus looking to control but Suarez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Virus avoids the attempt from Suarez to control.
Suarez is trying desperately to improve position.
Virus is looking to work his way around to Suarez's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Virus trying to control but Suarez is having none of it.
Virus takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Suarez tries to improve his position but instead Virus has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Suarez (3) vs (8) Virus
And that's the end of the fight!
Virus wins on points by 8 to 3.
An out of breath Corona Virus 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:
C261: Matsuzaka vs Perkele II
Date: Dec 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Allu lands a jab.#CUT#It looks like Corona Virus has been cut.#CL#
Allu rushes Virus and presses him up against the cage.
Allu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Virus's efforts to push away.
Allu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Allu misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Virus fails to land.
Allu scores with a shoulder strike.
Allu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Virus's elbow.
Virus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Allu lands a body shot.
Allu has a couple of punches blocked by Virus.
#BC2#
Virus breaks the clinch.
Corona Virus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Virus checks a low kick from Allu.
Allu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Allu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As Allu backs off Virus throws a huge counter combo but Allu manages to avoid it all.
Allu throws a leg kick but Virus checks it.
Virus avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Allu lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Virus has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Virus and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Allu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Allu just misses with a punch to the body.
Allu tries to bum rush Virus with a series of wild strikes but Virus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Allu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Virus pivots, looking for a leg kick but Allu is out of range and Virus settles back down.
Allu wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T1#
Virus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Allu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Allu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Virus can pounce on him.
Virus with a jab.
Allu slips a straight right by Virus.
Allu tries to clinch there but Virus circles away.
Virus throws an overhand right that lands on Allu's shoulder, as Allu tries to avoid the shot.
Allu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Virus connects with a leg kick.
Allu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Allu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Virus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Virus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Virus ducks under a wild hook from Allu.
Virus throws a jab when Allu was well out of range.
Virus lands with a cross.
The fighters circling - Virus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Allu tries to land a leg kick but Virus saw it coming and moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Virus looks to score with a jab to the body but Allu is just out of range.
Allu moves in looking to clinch but Virus pushes him off.
Virus throws a poor cross that misses
and Allu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Virus throws the left hand but Allu avoids the punch easily.
Allu misses the shot to the body.
Virus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Allu tries to clinch up.
Allu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Virus is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Allu lands a jab to Virus's midsection.
Allu tries to close the distance and clinch but Virus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Virus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Virus misses with a hook.
Virus throws a chopping leg kick but Allu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Allu tries to counter by clinching up but Virus breaks away and moves out of range.
Virus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Allu tries to clinch there but Virus circles away.
Virus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Allu fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Virus to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Virus looks to clinch but Allu throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Virus taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Juki Allu!
Juki Allu spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
C251: Ji Woo vs Kasamsun
Date: Nov 19, 2023 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Lampi throws a lazy uppercut
and Virus counters with a straight right hand.
A big right from Lampi misses.
Lampi throws a right hand that misses
and Virus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lampi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Virus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lampi throws a lazy head kick
and Virus counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virus takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CUT2#It looks like Corona Virus has been cut.
Lampi throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Virus to counter with a crisp jab.
Virus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Virus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lampi.
Virus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lampi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Lampi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Virus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Eemeli Lampi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Virus walks into a stiff left hand from Lampi.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Lampi looks to score with a jab to the body but Virus is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Virus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lampi throws a body shot but no joy.
Virus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lampi is looking to chop away at Virus's legs.
An attempted straight right counter from Virus misses the target.#T2#
Lampi scores with a hook to the body. Virus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lampi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lampi swings for the body but Virus moves out of range.
Lampi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Virus counters with a straight right hand.
Virus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Virus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Virus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T3#
Lampi throws a body punch but Virus moves out of range.
Lampi throws a hook to the side of Virus's head but Virus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Virus is looking to counter punch.
Virus is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lampi throws a lazy uppercut
and Virus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick by Lampi misses
and Virus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lampi misses with an uppercut
and Virus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lampi swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Virus counter with a right hand. #T4#
Lampi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Virus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A lazy body kick from Lampi
and Virus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lampi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Virus is out of range.
It looked like Virus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lampi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Virus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Virus is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lampi throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Virus to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lampi throws a head kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Virus misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Corona Virus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Corona Virus's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Lampi throws a lazy head kick
and Virus counters with a straight right hand.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Lampi might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Virus has got the better of the exchanges.
The fighters circling - Lampi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Virus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lampi misses with a right hand
and Virus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lampi misses with the body kick
and Virus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lampi tries a head kick but it misses.
Virus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lampi misses with a left hand
enabling Virus to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick by Lampi misses
letting Virus counter with a right hand. #T1#
A low kick from Lampi misses
and Virus counters with a nice uppercut.
Lampi misses with a left hand
letting Virus counter with a right hand.
Lampi misses with a right hand
and Virus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lampi looks to land a left hand but Virus moved out of range nicely.
Virus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Virus avoids the head kick by Lampi.
#T2#
The fighters circling - Lampi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lampi misses with a hook
and Virus counters with a straight right hand.
Lampi throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Virus to counter with a crisp jab.
Lampi is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Virus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lampi.
Lampi misses with a right hand
and Virus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lampi misses with a lunging right hand
and Lampi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Lampi throws a sloppy body shot
and Virus counters with a straight right hand.
Lampi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Virus.
Lampi throws a lazy head kick
and Virus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lampi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Virus staying out of range there.
Virus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lampi connects with a body shot that sends Virus's belly button to the back.
Virus is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T4#
A nice inside leg kick there by Lampi. That's going to slow Virus down.
Lampi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Virus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It looked like Virus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Corona Virus is winning the standup battle so far.
Lampi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lampi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Virus counters with a straight right hand.
Lampi throws a sloppy head kick
and Virus counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Corona Virus dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Corona Virus's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Lampi misses with an uppercut
and Virus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Eemeli Lampi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lampi throws a right hand that misses
and Virus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lampi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lampi misses with a lunging right hand
and Virus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lampi throws an overhand right that lands on Virus's shoulder, as Virus tries to avoid the shot.
Virus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lampi connects with a right hand. Virus shakes it off.#T1#
Lampi misses with a right hand
and Virus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lampi misses with a lunging right hand
and Virus counters with a nice uppercut.
Lampi connects with a jab.
Lampi gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Virus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lampi throws a sloppy head kick and Virus moves out of range easily.
It looked like Virus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lampi throws a sloppy head kick and Virus moves out of range easily.
Virus throwing a counter right hand but Lampi manages to avoid it.#T2#
Lampi scores with a punch to the head.
A shot to the body from Lampi misses
and Virus counters with a straight right hand.
Lampi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lampi looks to land a left hand but Virus moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Virus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A shot to the body from Lampi misses
and Virus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lampi misses with a lunging right hand
and Virus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Lampi throws a poor cross that misses
and Virus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Virus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lampi can do to turn this around?
Lampi throws a poor cross that misses
and Virus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lampi misses with an uppercut
enabling Virus to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Lampi misses the target.
Lampi misses with a hook
and Virus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lampi throws out a loose jab but Virus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Virus throwing a counter right hand but Lampi manages to avoid it.#T4#
Lampi misses with a hook
enabling Virus to counter with a crisp jab.
Virus ducks under a wild hook from Lampi.
It looked like Virus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lampi throws a lazy uppercut
and Virus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lampi looks for the body kick but Virus saw that one coming.
A low kick from Lampi misses
and Virus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Corona Virus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lampi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Virus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Corona Virus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Virus 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corona Virus!
A victorious Corona Virus 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:
C241: Albatross vs Gebhardt
Date: Oct 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Slam misses with a looping right.
Slam throws the left hand but Virus avoids the punch easily.
Slam is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Virus.
Slam throws a jab but it's blocked by Virus.
A countering left hand to the body from Virus misses.
Virus blocks a head kick by Slam.
Slam looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Slam throws a jab but it's blocked by Virus.
Slam lands with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Corona Virus has been cut.
Slam swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Slam misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slam misses with an uppercut
enabling Virus to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Ben Slam has been cut.
Virus misses with a body shot.
Slam throws a jab but it's blocked by Virus.
A big left from Slam misses. #T1#
Slam throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Virus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Slam with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Slam rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#KD2#
and Virus counters with a crisp right hand that drops Slam! Virus lets Slam back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Slam is rocked!#CUT2#Ben Slam's cut is getting worse.
Slam misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Virus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#KD#
Slam lands a big head kick that sends Virus tumbling to the mat! Slam takes a step backwards and waves Virus back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Virus is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slam throws a powerful right kick. Virus tried to block low but the kick was high! Virus was taken right off of his feet! Slam jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ben Slam!
A victorious Ben Slam 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:
C236: Hoost vs Lehto
Date: Oct 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Virus blocks a head kick by Akinwande.
Henry Akinwande seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Akinwande has knocked Virus down with a huge combo! Akinwande steps away and waves a wobbly Virus back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#It looks like Corona Virus has been cut.
Akinwande works Virus's body with a nice hook.
Virus throws a hook but Akinwande avoids it easily.
Virus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Virus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Akinwande closes the distance and clinches.
Akinwande throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Virus.
Akinwande is working Virus over against the cage.#T1#
Virus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Virus lands a hook that snaps the head of Akinwande backwards.
A short right from Akinwande.
With the fighters up against the cage, Akinwande throws an elbow but misses.
Akinwande wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Virus has him pressed against the cage.
Virus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Virus can't find room to land a body shot as Akinwande controls the action.
A short uppercut from Virus.
Virus misses with the head strike.
Virus throws a punch but it's blocked by Akinwande.
Virus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Virus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Akinwande misses with a punch to the body.
Akinwande can't find room to land a body shot as Virus controls the action.
Virus has a couple of punches blocked by Akinwande.
Virus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akinwande.
Virus avoids the elbow strike from Akinwande, against the cage.
Akinwande fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Akinwande.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Virus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Virus lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T2#
Virus avoids the elbow strike from Akinwande, against the cage.
Akinwande wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Virus takes an elbow to the forehead.
Virus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Akinwande backwards.
Akinwande tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Virus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Virus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Akinwande backwards.
Virus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Akinwande throws a punch but it's blocked by Virus.
Virus lands a hook that snaps the head of Akinwande backwards.
I was talking to Virus's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Virus throws a punch but it's blocked by Akinwande.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Virus.
Akinwande misses with a punch to the body.
Akinwande swings wildly with an uppercut but Virus uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akinwande.
Akinwande misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Akinwande.
Virus swings wildly with an uppercut but Akinwande uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Virus. #T3#
Akinwande throws an elbow that misses.
Virus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Akinwande misses with the head strike.
Virus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Akinwande backwards.
Akinwande blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Virus lands a left hand.
Akinwande misses with a hook to the ribs.
Virus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Akinwande backwards. #CUT#It looks like Henry Akinwande has been cut.
Virus lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Virus.
Virus stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Akinwande throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Viruss head.
Akinwande lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Akinwande blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Akinwande misses with a body punch.
Virus working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akinwande.
Nice body punch from Virus.
Virus lands with a left to the head.
Akinwande looks winded!
Virus lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
Virus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Virus misses with a body punch.
Virus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Virus scores with a shoulder strike.
Virus scores with a shoulder strike.
Virus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Virus scores with a nice hook to the head.
Virus lands a shoulder strike.
Virus lands a nice shot to the body.
Virus lands with a light punch inside.
Virus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Virus scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short body shot lands from Virus as the two fighters clinch.
Virus cracks Akinwande with a nice body shot.
A short right from Virus.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot in the inside from Virus. #ROC#Akinwande is rocked!
Still in the clinch, Virus scores with a nice short uppercut.
Akinwande is still on wobbly legs! Can Virus finish him?
Virus creates a bit of distance for himself, with Akinwande pressed up against the cage and cracks Akinwande with a massive uppercut! Akinwande goes down! He's out cold! Wow, that was some serious power there by Virus!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Corona Virus!
Corona Virus decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
C227: Dracul vs Gage
Date: Sep 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Bigg lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bigg scores with a jab to the body.
Bigg tries to clinch up.
Bigg misses with a leg kick.
Bigg keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bigg attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bigg displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#It looks like Corona Virus has been cut.
Bigg fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bigg. Virus does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Virus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bigg fails to land with a series of punches.
Virus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Bigg lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bigg moves in looking to clinch but Virus pushes him off.
Virus feints a counter leg kick.
Bigg is looking to land body kicks.
Bigg throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bigg lands with a nice body punch.
A jab from Bigg does it's job there.
Virus moves out of range of the body kick.
Bigg throws a leg kick but Virus sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The fighters circling - Bigg throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Bigg slips under a jab.#CL#
Bigg gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Virus throws a punch but it's blocked by Bigg.
Bigg lands with a right to the head.
Bigg lands a hook that snaps the head of Virus backwards.
Bigg scores with a shot to the side of Virus's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Virus has a couple of punches blocked by Bigg.
Virus has a couple of punches blocked by Bigg.
Bigg lands a body shot.
Virus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Virus misses with some punches.
Bigg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Virus fails to land.
Bigg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Virus's elbow.
Virus struggles to land a body shot inside as Bigg controls his hands.
Bigg misses with a body punch.
Virus tries to work over Bigg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Virus lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Bigg.
Virus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Virus lands an uppercut.
Virus misses with a punch to the body.
I was talking to Bigg's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bigg is working Virus over against the cage.
Virus tries to work over Bigg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Virus swings wildly with an uppercut but Bigg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bigg has a couple of punches blocked by Virus.
Bigg misses with a body punch.
Bigg tries to work over Virus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Virus tries a body shot but Bigg blocks it.
Virus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Bigg.
Virus can't find room to land a body shot as Bigg controls the action.
Bigg misses with a body punch.
Bigg misses with some punches.
Virus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bigg is working Virus over against the cage.
Virus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Virus throws a punch but it's blocked by Bigg.
Bigg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Virus's elbow. #T4#
Virus blocks a body shot from Bigg.
Bigg struggles to land a body shot inside as Virus controls his hands.
Virus can't find room to land a body shot as Bigg controls the action.
Virus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bigg working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bigg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Virus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Biggs head.
Virus works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bigg lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC#Virus is rocked!
Bigg creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Virus with a big uppercut! Virus tries to clinch up but Bigg pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Virus to the mat! Virus covers up and Bigg unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Crusty Bigg!
Crusty Bigg thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
C219: Ji Woo vs Roy
Date: Aug 13, 2023 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Virus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rivera sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rivera fires out a quick counter leg kick but Virus just manages to avoid it.
Virus lands with a right hand.
Virus moves out of range of the body kick from Rivera.
Good leg kick by Virus.
Rivera throws a leg kick #KD2#
and Virus counters with a right hand that sends Rivera tumbling to the canvas! Can Virus finish him? He dives into Rivera's guard looking to do just that!#CUT2#It looks like Malcolm Rivera has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Virus is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Virus is looking to stand up but Rivera won't let him. #T1#
Virus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rivera might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rivera tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Virus stays in close to Rivera's body and controls the position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Virus won't allow Rivera to sweep him here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Virus throws a wild hook but Rivera just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Virus gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Rivera raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malcolm Rivera!
Our winner, Malcolm Rivera, 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:
C213: Nakagawa vs Kahn II
Date: Jul 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Virus throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Big Daddy to counter with a crisp jab.
Big Daddy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Big Daddy swings for the body but Virus moves out of range.
Big Daddy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Big Daddy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT#It looks like Corona Virus has been cut.
Big Daddy connects with an inside leg kick.
Big Daddy tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Virus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Deon Big Daddy has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Big Daddy slips under a jab.
Big Daddy looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Virus on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Big Daddy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Big Daddy just misses with a punch to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Virus misses.#T1#
Virus misses with a low kick.
Big Daddy slips a straight right by Virus.
Virus throws a leg kick that is checked
and Big Daddy counters with a straight right hand.
Big Daddy misses with a hook to the body
and Virus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Big Daddy lands a jab to the nose.
Big Daddy swings widly with a right hand
and Virus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Big Daddy misses the shot to the body.
Virus appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Virus walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Big Daddy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Big Daddy is looking to clinch.
Big Daddy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A nice side step and Virus releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T2#
Virus shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Big Daddy connects with a jab.#ROC#Virus is rocked!
Big Daddy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Virus is still on wobbly legs! Can Big Daddy finish him?
Big Daddy lands an uppercut, right on the button! Virus tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Deon Big Daddy !
In his post fight interview, Deon Big Daddy started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
C206: Kersikov vs Blank
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Virus throws a hook but Rader avoids it easily.
Rader throws a front kick that sends Virus stumbling back into the cage.
Jab, jab by Rader - just one landing. #CUT#It looks like Corona Virus has been cut.
Virus connects with the punch.
Rader falls off balance throwing a combination
and Virus counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rader's knee momentarily.
Rader lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rader!
Rader missing with a left hand there. Virus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rader throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rader connects with a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rader moves out of range as Virus strikes.
Dennis Rader seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Rader misses with a head kick.
Rader backing away here, and Virus unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Rader lands with a right hand.
Virus misses with a lunging right hand
and Rader connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Virus blocks a jab.
Virus throws out a counter right but Rader avoids it with no problem.
Rader tries to work over Virus's front leg with a kick but Virus checks it.
It seemed like Virus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rader throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Virus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Dennis Rader has been cut.
Rader keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Virus throws a hook but Rader avoids it easily.
Virus with a hook.
Rader throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Virus rattles Rader with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Rader tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Virus dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Rader stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Corona Virus!
A victorious Corona Virus 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:
C200: Kahn vs Titus
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akinwande. Virus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Virus fires out a quick counter leg kick but Akinwande just manages to avoid it.
Virus swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Akinwande counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Corona Virus has been cut.
Akinwande connects with a body shot that sends Virus's belly button to the back.
Akinwande takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Akinwande on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Virus. Virus obviously looking to wear him down.
Virus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akinwande keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Virus swings for the body but Akinwande moves out of range.
And Akinwande responds with a good body kick, but Virus manages to step out the way in time.#T1#
Virus slips a jab from Akinwande.
A little feinted left hand from Virus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Akinwande connects with a right hand. Virus shakes it off.
Virus misses with an uppercut.
Akinwande moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Donk. Akinwande catches Virus right on the button with a cross.
Virus throws a right hand that misses
and Akinwande counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Henry Akinwande!
After winning the bout, Henry Akinwande 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:
C193: Ochoa vs Taneyev II
Date: May 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Virus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fuentes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fuentes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Virus is out of range and Fuentes settles back down.
Virus throws a chopping leg kick but Fuentes manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Virus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fuentes.
Virus tried to counter with a leg kick but Fuentes avoided it.
Fuentes misses with a hook
enabling Virus to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Pedro Fuentes has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virus avoids the body shot from Fuentes.
Virus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fuentes lands a nice looking body shot.
#T1#
Fuentes throws a lazy uppercut
and Virus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#KD2#
Fuentes waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Virus. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Virus to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
#CUT2#It looks like Corona Virus has been cut.
Fuentes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fuentes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Virus is keeping the position for now.
Virus seems keen to control Fuentes's posture.
Fuentes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Virus has Fuentes pulled in close to control his posture.
Fuentes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Virus pulls Fuentes in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Fuentes.
A jab from Fuentes misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Virus misses the target.#T3##KD2#
Fuentes waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Virus. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Virus to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
#ROC2#Virus is rocked!
Virus can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fuentes controls the pace.
Oh Virus is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Virus seems to have got his legs back now.
Fuentes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fuentes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fuentes sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Virus has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4#
Fuentes won't allow Virus to sweep him here.
Fuentes is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Virus managing to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Fuentes trying to control the position from guard on top but Virus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Virus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Fuentes dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A big left from Fuentes misses.
Fuentes throws a head kick that misses.
Fuentes misses with a looping left.
Virus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Virus checks a low kick from Fuentes.
Pedro Fuentes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Virus. Beautiful body shot.
Virus misses with an uppercut. Fuentes saw that one coming.
Virus swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fuentes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Fuentes throws a poor cross that misses
and Virus counters with a good low kick that Fuentes was not able to check.
Fuentes connects with a solid leg kick.
Virus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#KD2#
Fuentes cracks Virus with a big right hand and Virus goes down!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fuentes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fuentes trying to control the position from guard on top but Virus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Virus pulls Fuentes in close to his closed guard and prevents Fuentes from doing any damage or advancing position.
Fuentes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fuentes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Virus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fuentes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Fuentes's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Fuentes misses with a body shot.
Fuentes checks a low kick from Virus.
Virus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fuentes.
Virus moves out of range of the leg kick from Fuentes.
Virus checks the leg kick.
Virus feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Fuentes throws a monster overhand right that drops Virus! Fuentes follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pedro Fuentes!
Pedro Fuentes 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:
C190: Dos Anjos vs Xiaodong
Date: May 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Bjornsson lands a head shot.
Bjornsson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#It looks like Corona Virus has been cut.
Virus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bjornsson defending well as Virus loads up on a big left hand.
Virus ducks under a wild hook from Bjornsson.
Virus is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bjornsson lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Virus.
It looked like Virus was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson misses with a shot to the body
and Virus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Eddie Bjornsson has been cut.
Virus moves out of range as Bjornsson strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Virus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Bjornsson misses with a straight left.
Bjornsson misses with a left hand
and Virus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bjornsson throws a right hand that misses
and Bjornsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Virus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bjornsson at a distance.
Virus swats away the attempt to clinch by Bjornsson.
Bjornsson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#KD#
and Virus counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bjornsson! Virus lets Bjornsson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT#That has opened up Eddie Bjornsson's cut even more.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Virus throws a hook to the side of Bjornsson's head but Bjornsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Eddie Bjornsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bjornsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Virus.
Bjornsson swinging wildly here.
Virus tried to counter with a leg kick but Bjornsson avoided it.
Bjornsson looks to land a right hand but Virus moved out of range.#KD#
Virus drops Bjornsson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Bjornsson looks back up at him and smiles so Virus waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Bjornsson is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Eddie Bjornsson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T3#
Virus misses with a looping left.
Bjornsson with the counter takedown but Virus avoids it easily.
Bjornsson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Virus appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#TD2#
Bjornsson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bjornsson showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Bjornsson seems to be looking for submissions.
Bjornsson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bjornsson thows a huge punch but Virus dodges it nicely.
#T4#
Virus controlling the position for now.
Bjornsson is trying to control the action in half guard but Virus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Bjornsson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Virus has managed to free his arm - good work.
Virus regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson is looking to work some ground and pound but Virus has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Virus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bjornsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Virus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Corona Virus dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##KD#
Virus sends Bjornsson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Virus is motioning to the referee to let Bjornsson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Virus is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A jab from Bjornsson misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Virus misses its target.
Bjornsson throws a right hand that misses
and Virus counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bjornsson's knee momentarily.
Virus throws the left hand but Bjornsson avoids the punch easily.
Virus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bjornsson.
Virus takes one to the side of the head.
#T1#
Virus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bjornsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Virus moves away.
Bjornsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Virus counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#Eddie Bjornsson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Eddie Bjornsson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Corona Virus!
An out of breath Corona Virus 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:
C184: McWrestler vs Doomsday
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Granite - that will leave a mark!
Virus throws a lazy right hand but Granite sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Granite keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Virus.
Granite replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Virus blocks it well.
Virus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Granite misses with a shot to the body
and Virus counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Jimmy Granite has been cut.
Granite lands a nice looking kick to the body. Virus takes a step back to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Granite fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Virus, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
Granite works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Granite lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Virus misses with a punch on the inside.
Virus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Granite goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Granite goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Virus tries to work over Granite 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Virus tries to throw a body punch but Granite avoids it by throwing Virus back against the cage.
Virus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Granite lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Virus or not.
I was talking to Virus's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Virus is breathing heavily.
Granite stalling the fight.
A short right from Granite .
Virus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Virus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Granite 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Virus.
Granite lands a hook that snaps the head of Virus backwards.
Granite lands a nice shot to the body.
Granite lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Virus backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Granite putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Virus in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Granite throws a knee to the head but misses.
Granite lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Granite lands with a right to the head.
Granite lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Virus backwards.
Granite lands a knee to the body.
Granite with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Granite lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Granite misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Granite lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT2#It looks like Corona Virus has been cut.
Granite lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Granite scores with a shot to the side of Virus's head.
Virus can't find room to land a body shot as Granite controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Granite .
Granite digs a right hand underneath Virus's ribcage. Virus let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Granite lands a body punch.
Granite scores with a nice hook to the head.
Granite is working Virus over against the cage.
Virus prevents a body shot from Granite .
Granite lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Virus backwards. #ROC2#Virus is rocked!
Granite lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Virus.
Oh Virus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Granite dips a shoulder and cracks Virus with a mighty uppercut! Virus falls back against the cage and Granite unloads with a barrage of strikes! Virus is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Granite screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Granite !
Jimmy Granite 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:
C177: Finlayson vs Frost
Date: Mar 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Nice body punch from Knell.
Knell misses with a body shot
and Virus counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Death Knell has been cut.
Virus moves away from the strike by Knell.
Nice defenses there by Virus.
Knell misses with a kick to the body
and Virus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Death Knell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Virus throws a lazy uppercut
and Knell counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Corona Virus has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knell throws a poor cross that misses
and Virus counters with a nice low kick that buckles Knell's knee momentarily.
Knell throws an overhand right that lands on Virus's shoulder, as Virus tries to avoid the shot.
Knell throws a jab but it's blocked by Virus.
Virus half committed to a counter leg kick.#T1#
Virus throws a hook but Knell blocks it.
Virus checks a leg kick.
As Knell backs away, Virus returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Knell throws a hook to the side of Virus's head but Virus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Virus throws a body punch but Knell moves out of range.
Knell throws a lazy head kick #KD#
and Virus counters with a nice right hand that sends Knell toppling to the canvas! Knell scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Virus finish him?!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
and Virus counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Knell! He's just covering up as Virus starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corona Virus!
Corona Virus 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:
C170: Kahn vs St. Gough
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Allu moves into range and clinches up with Virus.
Virus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Virus throws a punch but it's blocked by Allu.
Virus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Allu backwards. #CUT2#It looks like Juki Allu has been cut.
Allu lands a left hand.
Virus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Allu backwards.
Allu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Virus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Allu throws a head punch that misses.
Virus blocks a body shot from Allu.
Virus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Allu backwards.
Virus digs a right hand underneath Allu's ribcage. Allu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Allu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Virus misses with the head strike.
Virus lands a body shot.
Virus tries to work over Allu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Virus throws a head punch that misses.
Virus misses with the head strike.
Virus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Allu backwards.
Allu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Virus has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Allu seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Virus can turn it around.
Virus misses with a punch on the inside.
Virus lands a left hand.
#BC#
Allu breaks from the clinch.
Virus lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Corona Virus!
A victorious Corona Virus 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:
C163: Bird vs White
Date: Feb 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Line misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Line misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Line punishes Virus's body with a nice straight punch.
Line throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Virus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Line.
Virus moves out of range of the strikes.
Virus was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Line swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Line.#CUT2#It looks like Corona Virus has been cut.
Line throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Virus to counter with a crisp jab.
A solid body kick from Line. #T1#
Line tries to close the distance and clinch but Virus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Virus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Virus is breathing heavily.
Virus slips under a jab.
Virus fires out a quick counter leg kick but Line just manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Line misses the target.
Line dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#KD2#
Line lands a big uppercut and Virus crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Virus looks OK. Line waves Virus back to his feet!#ROC2#Virus is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Line throws a pinpoint strike between Virus's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Virus crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Line scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gothic Line!
A victorious Gothic Line 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:
BB 94 - Land vs Zhao 2
Date: Jan 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Blank cracks Virus with an open hand slap.
Virus with a nice calf kick.
Virus throws a leg kick
and Blank counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Corona Virus has been cut.
Blank lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Blank is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Blank misses with a left hand
and Virus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blank drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Virus right on the button. Virus goes down! Blank follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Blank gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Blank!
Billy Blank 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:
BB 89 - Land vs Malley 3
Date: Dec 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Virus misses with a left hand
and Steel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Corona Virus has been cut.
Virus lands a leg kick that knocks Steel off balance momentarily.
Steel misses with a looping left.
Virus throws an overhand right that lands on Steel's shoulder, as Steel tries to avoid the shot.
Steel throws a big shot that misses.
A quick step to the side and Virus tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Virus thumps Steel with a low kick.
Steel walks into a left hand. #CUT#It looks like Daniel Steel has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel throws a big shot that misses.
Virus tried to counter with a leg kick but Steel avoided it.
Steel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice defenses there by Virus.
A little feinted left hand from Virus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Virus swings widly with a right hand
and Steel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Virus slips under a jab from Steel.
Daniel Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decent striking displayed by Steel there.
Steel misses with an uppercut
and Virus counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Steel misses with a left hand
and Virus counters with a big right hand! Oh Steel is in trouble here! Virus follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corona Virus!
A relieved looking Corona Virus thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
BB 83 - Virus vs Keji
Date: Nov 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Keji throws out a loose jab but Virus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Virus is looking to counter punch.
Keji swings widly with a right hand
enabling Virus to counter with a crisp jab.
Virus throws a shot from downtown. Keji moves away and avoids it.
Keji on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Virus. Virus obviously looking to wear him down.
Keji throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Virus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Virus misses with a right hand
and Keji cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Corona Virus has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Keji.
Virus throws an ugly left hook that misses
#KD2#
and Keji counters with a nice right hand that sends Virus toppling to the canvas! Virus scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Keji finish him?!#ROC2#Virus is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keji connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Virus out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Abdul Keji!
Abdul Keji is the new super heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Abdul Keji 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:
BB 79 - Panic vs Bleak 2
Date: Oct 22, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Jones moves into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Virus as Jones tries to tie him up.
Jones creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Virus's defenses. #CUT2#It looks like Corona Virus has been cut.
A nice left hand lands by Virus.
Virus has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
A right hand to the body from Virus.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Virus tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Virus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Virus misses with a body punch.
Virus blocks an uppercut.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Virus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jones or not.
I was talking to Virus's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Virus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Virus avoids it.
Jones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Virus backwards.
Jones stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Virus can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Jones misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Virus.
Virus avoiding damage as Jones throws knees to the body.
#T1#
Virus presses Jones against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Virus misses with a punch to the body.
Jones lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Virus or not.
Virus is breathing heavily.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Virus's elbow.
Virus misses with a body punch.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Virus.
Virus misses with a punch to the body.
Virus throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Virus misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Virus.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Virus - that landed with a thud.
Jones trying to stall but Virus improves his position.
Virus managing to block the knees to the body from Jones.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Virus avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Virus pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones tries to work over Virus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
#T2#
Virus lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Virus.
Virus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Virus pushes Jones back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Virus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Virus misses with a body punch.
Virus managing to block the knees to the body from Jones.
Virus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Virus controls the action.
Virus lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Virus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Virus blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Virus.
Virus lands with a light punch inside.
Virus struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Virus scores with a nice hook to the head.
Virus prevents a body shot from Jones.
Virus lands an uppercut.
Virus works on Jones's body with a couple of short punches.
Virus lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Virus lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Virus.
Virus lands a shoulder strike.
Virus lands with a right to the head. #ROC#Jones is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Ed Jones has been cut.
Virus creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Jones's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Jones drops to his knees and Virus pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corona Virus!
Corona Virus retains his super heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Corona Virus made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
BB 73 - Virus vs Bjornsson
Date: Sep 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Virus lands with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Eddie Bjornsson has been cut.
Virus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bjornsson finds it's way round the side to connect with Virus's head. #CUT2#It looks like Corona Virus has been cut.
Virus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Virus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bjornsson misses with a shot to the body
and Virus counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bjornsson misses with a looping left.#TD2#
Bjornsson scores with a takedown into Virus's guard.
Bjornsson wants to pass the guard but Virus is keeping the position.
Bjornsson postures up in Virus's guard and throws a big left but Virus blocks it.
Virus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bjornsson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Virus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Virus controlling Bjornsson's posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bjornsson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bjornsson working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Bjornsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bjornsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Virus managing to control the position.
Virus keeping full guard, as Bjornsson tries to pass. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bjornsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Virus manages to avoid it.
Bjornsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Virus.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bjornsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Virus.
Virus needs to keep his hands up - Bjornsson had a free shot at his head there.
Virus's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bjornsson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Virus scrambles back to his feet.
Bjornsson digs a good hook to Virus's body.
#T3#
Bjornsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Virus to counter with a crisp jab.
Bjornsson lands a jab.
Bjornsson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bjornsson misses with a body shot
letting Virus counter with a right hand. #CUT#That has opened up Eddie Bjornsson's cut even more.
Virus gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Bjornsson gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Virus is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie Bjornsson!
Eddie Bjornsson is the new heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Eddie Bjornsson 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:
BB 67 - Virus vs Sapo
Date: Aug 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Sapo looks to throw the jab but Virus is out of range.
Virus swings widly with a right hand
and Sapo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Virus misses the shot to the body.
Sapo lands with a cross.
Sapo has a takedown stuffed.
Sapo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sapo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Virus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Virus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sapo misses with a double jab
enabling Virus to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Sapo just misses with a punch to the body.
Sapo lands with a good body shot.
Sapo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Virus counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Decent striking displayed by Sapo there.
Sapo dives in and grabs Virus's left leg, looking for a takedown. Virus pushes down on Sapo's head and hops out.
Corona Virus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rob Sapo.#KD#
Virus lands a big right hand that sends Sapo crashing to the mat! Virus stays standing though and waves Sapo back to his feet!#ROC#Sapo is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice cross by Sapo.#T2#
Sapo shoots and misses
and Virus rattles Sapo with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Sapo tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Virus dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Sapo stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Corona Virus!
Corona Virus retains his heavyweight title!
Corona Virus thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
BB 61 - Okongwu vs Virus
Date: Jul 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Virus misses the body punch
and Okongwu counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Corona Virus has been cut.
Okongwu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Okongwu swings widly with a right hand
and Virus counters with a slapping leg kick.
Okongwu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Virus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Mauro Okongwu has been cut.
Virus moves in close and cracks Okongwu with a massive right hand! Okongwu, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Virus!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Corona Virus!
Corona Virus is the new heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Corona Virus made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
BB 55 - Bleak vs Land 2
Date: Jun 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Kok moves out of range of the leg kick from Virus.
Kok steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Virus.
Kok lands a lovely overhand right.
Kok looks to throw the jab but Virus is out of range.
Virus fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kok just manages to avoid it.
Virus misses with a right hand
and Kok counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Corona Virus has been cut.
Kok lands with a cross.
Virus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Virus throws a looping overhand right but Kok ducks down to avoid it.
Kok dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Virus. That did some damage!#T1#
Kok misses with a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Virus misses the target.
Virus slips under a jab.
It looked like Virus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Virus lands a nice shot to the body.
Kok swings widly with a right hand
and Virus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Chew Kok has been cut.
Virus throws a leg kick but Kok moved away.
Kok now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kok misses with a lunging right hand
and Virus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Virus punishes Kok's body with a nice straight punch.
Kok looks winded!
Kok moves out of range of the strikes.
Virus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2#
Kok pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kok jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A quick step to the side and Virus tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Virus finds Kok's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Kok flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Virus lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Kok will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Corona Virus!
Corona Virus retains his super heavyweight title!
An out of breath Corona Virus 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:
BB 44 - Kong vs Hawk 3
Date: Apr 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Virus takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT2#It looks like Corona Virus has been cut.
Hill misses with a head kick.
Virus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Virus cracks Hill with an open hand slap.#CUT#It looks like Crucifix Hill has been cut.
Virus lands a leg kick that knocks Hill off balance momentarily.
Virus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hill finds it's way round the side to connect with Virus's head.
Crucifix Hill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Hill clinches up against the cage.
Hill misses with a punch to the body.
Virus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hill working aggressively here.
Hill lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Virus or not.
Hill's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hill's coach down at PRETTY PETERS FIGHT CLUB was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hill's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hill prevents a body shot from Virus.
Hill is looking to control Virus's arms but Virus gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hill has his back to the cage.
Hill digs a right hand underneath Virus's ribcage. Virus let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Virus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hill's elbow.
Hill lands an uppercut.
Hill lands with a light punch inside.
Hill fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Virus working aggressively here.
Virus blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Virus. #T1#
Virus scores with a nice hook to the head.
Virus tries to work over Hill's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Virus as the two fighters clinch.
Virus blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Virus.
Virus misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Virus fails to land.
Hill works on Virus's body with a couple of short punches.
Virus lands a hook that snaps the head of Hill backwards.
Virus throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Virus.
Virus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hill struggles to land a body shot inside as Virus controls his hands.
Virus lands with a left to the head.
Virus lands a right hand.
Virus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Virus throws a head punch that misses.
Virus lands with a short shot to the head.
Virus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hill or not.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hill misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Virus.
A shot in the inside from Virus.
Hill blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hill takes a shot to the head.
Virus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hill pushes Virus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Virus misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Virus.
A short body shot lands from Hill as the two fighters clinch.
Hill fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Virus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hill's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#CUT#That has opened up Crucifix Hill's cut even more.
Virus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hill.
Virus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Virus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Virus working aggressively here.
Virus cracks Hill with a nice body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Virus gets through Hill's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Virus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hill looks winded!#T3#
Virus lands with a right to the head.
Hill misses with a hook to the ribs.
Virus scores with a hook to the body.
Virus works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Virus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Virus gets through Hill's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Virus on the inside. #ROC#Hill is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Crucifix Hill's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Virus dips a shoulder and cracks Hill with a mighty uppercut! Hill falls back against the cage and Virus unloads with a barrage of strikes! Hill is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Virus screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corona Virus!
Corona Virus retains his super heavyweight title!
Corona Virus 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:
BB 37 - Abner vs Virus
Date: Mar 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Abner throws a poor cross that misses
and Virus counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Beau Abner has been cut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Abner. That's going to slow Virus down.
Abner throws a nice inside leg kick.
Abner misses with an uppercut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Virus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Abner.
Virus doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Abner wants to land a leg kick but Virus is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virus misses with a hook
letting Abner counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Corona Virus has been cut.#KD#
Abner cracks Virus with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Virus looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Abner finish him?
#ROC#Virus is rocked!#T1#
Abner lands with a big right hook that stumbles Virus - he's out on his feet here! Abner follows up with another monster hook that separates Virus from consciousness! Virus falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Abner stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Beau Abner!
Beau Abner retains his heavyweight title!
A victorious Beau Abner 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:
BB 32 - Bjornsson vs Olsen
Date: Mar 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Kok. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kok.#CUT2#It looks like Corona Virus has been cut.
Kok throws a hook but Virus avoids it easily.
Virus was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kok chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Virus can pounce on him.
Kok misses with a body shot.
Kok scores with a body shot.
Virus takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A telegraphed right hand from Kok misses the target.
Virus appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kok rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Virus counters with a stiff right hand.
Virus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kok throws a sloppy head kick
and Virus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kok misses with a lunging right hand
#KD#
and Virus counters with a nice right hand that sends Kok toppling to the canvas! Kok scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Virus finish him?!#CUT#It looks like Chew Kok has been cut.#T1#
Kok connects with an inside leg kick.
Virus throws the left hand but Kok avoids the punch easily.
Kok swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Virus rattles Kok with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Kok tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Virus dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Kok stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Corona Virus!
Corona Virus retains his super heavyweight title!
An out of breath Corona Virus 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:
BB 25 - Garbowa vs Tavares
Date: Feb 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Virus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hanski. Hanski obviously looking to wear him down.
Virus misses the jab.
Hanski misses with a hook. Virus ducked under it nicely.
Virus doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Hanski has closed the distance and engaged Virus in a clinch.
Hanski is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Virus is keeping busy.
Hanski tries to stall but Virus uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hanski can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Virus blocks a body shot from Hanski.
Hanski lands a hook that snaps the head of Virus backwards.
Virus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Virus has a couple of punches blocked by Hanski.
Hanski misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Virus.
Hanski is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virus blocking some punches.
Virus tries to throw a body punch but Hanski avoids it by throwing Virus back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Virus scores with a nice short uppercut.
Virus working aggressively here.
Virus is leaning against Hanski and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Virus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Virus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hanski 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.
Nice body punch from Virus. #T1#
A short right from Virus.
Virus lands with a right to the head.
Virus lands a right hand.
Virus is leaning against Hanski and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short body shot lands from Virus as the two fighters clinch.
Virus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hanski backwards.
Virus cracks Hanski with a nice body shot.
Hanski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Virus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hanski backwards.
Virus lands a nice uppercut.
Virus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Virus lands a hook that snaps the head of Hanski backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Virus. #ROC2#Hanski is rocked!
Virus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hanski backwards.
Oh Hanski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Virus unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Hanski! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Virus is unloading with more strikes now! Hanski drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corona Virus!
Corona Virus is the new super heavyweight champion!
Corona Virus thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
BB 17 - Bjornsson vs Abner
Date: Dec 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Virus moves out of range of the body kick from Kok.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Virus! But no joy.
Crunch! Kok slams his shin into Virus's torso.
Virus avoids the body shot from Kok.
Virus slips a straight right by Kok.
Kok tries a head kick but it misses.
Virus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kok throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kok throws the left hand but Virus avoids the punch easily.
Kok scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Virus - just one landing. #CUT2#It looks like Chew Kok has been cut.
Kok throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#KD2#
and Virus counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kok! Virus lets Kok back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Kok 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 seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Virus throws a pinpoint strike between Kok's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Kok crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Virus scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Corona Virus!
A victorious Corona Virus 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:
CMMA 174 Harrison v Virus
Date: Oct 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Harrison ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Harrison jabs Virus right on the nose. Virus blinks but takes it well.#CUT#It looks like Corona Virus has been cut.
Harrison looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Harrison misses with a wild body shot.
Harrison misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#KD#
Oooooh!!! Harrison has knocked Virus down with a huge combo! Harrison steps away and waves a wobbly Virus back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Virus is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Virus walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Virus limp body while Harrison jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sean Harrison!
Sean Harrison retains his super heavyweight title!
Sean Harrison decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CMMA 163 Harrison v Pizza
Date: Sep 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Khan throws a looping overhand right but Virus ducks down to avoid it.
Khan cracks a nice hook into Virus's ribs.
Khan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Virus was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Khan.
Khan blocks a jab.
Donk. Virus catches Khan right on the button with a cross.#CUT#It looks like Ghengis Khan has been cut.
Khan swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Virus counter with a right hand.
Khan moves out of range of the strikes.
Khan wants to counter the offense by Virus and move into the clinch position.
Khan throws the left hand but Virus avoids the punch easily.
Virus lands a nice looking body shot.
Khan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Khan misses with a right hand #KD#
and Virus counters with a nice right hand that sends Khan toppling to the canvas! Khan scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Virus finish him?!#CUT#That has opened up Ghengis Khan's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Virus's head.
Virus punishes Khan's body with a nice straight punch.
Virus moves away from the strike by Khan.
It looked like Virus was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Khan.
Khan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Virus manages to avoid it.
Khan throws an off balance right hand
and Virus counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Khan looks winded!
Khan misses with a left hand
and Virus counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Khan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Khan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Virus scores with a body shot.
Virus fakes the body blow, causing Khan to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Khan goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Corona Virus!
A very excited looking Corona Virus made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CMMA 153 Slaissi v Olsen
Date: Sep 04, 2021 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Ship.
Ship misses with a leg kick
and Virus counters with a right hand to the body.
Virus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ship tries to clinch up but Virus circles away and keeps his distance.
Ship moves out of range of the strikes.
Ship has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ship tries for a takedown but Virus sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ship fails in his attempt to clinch.
Virus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ship.
Ship throws a body shot but no joy.
Ship shoots in but Virus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ship misses with a jab to the body
and Virus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Roman Ship has been cut.
Virus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Virus blocks a leg kick.
Ship tries to close the distance and clinch up but Virus swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Ship fails with a takedown attempt.
Corona Virus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Ship.
Ship misses with a jab to the body
and Ship takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ship scores with the left hand. Virus knows he should have avoided that one.
Virus throws a jab when Ship was well out of range.
Ship misses with a takedown attempt
and Virus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ship thinking.
Virus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Virus. Ship does a little dance to reset his feet.
Virus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ship tries to clinch but Virus moves away
and Virus counters with a crisp right that sends Ship to the canvas! Virus follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corona Virus!
Corona Virus decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CMMA 139 Obaminator v Wright
Date: Aug 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Hanski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hanski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Virus.
It looked like Virus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Virus throws an off balance right hand
and Hanski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Corona Virus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Hanski pushes Virus up against the cage in a clinch.
Hanski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hanski.
Hanski is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Virus misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Virus.
Virus throws a head punch that misses.
Hanski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virus working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hanski.
Hanski has a couple of punches blocked by Virus.
Hanski taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hanski.
Hanski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Virus's elbow.
Hanski blocking some punches.
#T1#
Virus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Virus working aggressively here.
Hanski tries a body shot but Virus blocks it.
Hanski swings wildly with an uppercut but Virus uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Virus.
Good body shot from Virus.
Hanski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
I was talking to Virus's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A head punch on the inside from Virus fails to land.
Virus swings wildly with an uppercut but Hanski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Virus throws a head punch that misses.
Virus blocking some punches.
Hanski stalling.
Virus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hanski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Virus being controlled against the cage.
Virus misses with a punch on the inside.
Hanski swings wildly with an uppercut but Virus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Virus works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hanski looks winded!#T2#
Virus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Virus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Virus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hanski backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Virus lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Virus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Virus misses with a punch on the inside.
Hanski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hanski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Virus.
Virus is leaning against Hanski and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Virus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hanski's elbow.
Hanski prevents a body shot from Virus.
Hanski swings wildly with an uppercut but Virus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Virus has a couple of punches blocked by Hanski.
A nice left hand lands by Virus.
Hanski lands with a short shot to the head.
Hanski takes a shot to the head.
Virus misses with the head strike.
Hanski misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Hanski misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Virus fails to land.
Virus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hanski backwards.
Hanski blocks a body shot from Virus.
Virus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hanski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Virus scores with a nice short uppercut.
Virus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Virus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hanski backwards.
Virus has a couple of punches blocked by Hanski.
Virus lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Hanski to his knees! Virus keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corona Virus!
Corona Virus decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CMMA 122 Willington v Jackson
Date: Jun 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Ship tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Virus counters with a right hand to the body.
Ship fails to land the takedown.
Ship swings away with a body shot that misses
and Virus counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Roman Ship has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ship looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ship throws a jab but it's blocked by Virus. #TD2#
Ship closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Virus did well to prevent Ship getting side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ship is working for a kimura but Virus is defending it quite comfortably.
Ship prevents Virus from improving his position.#T1##SUB2#
Ship in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Virus tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Ship!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roman Ship! |
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Event:
CMMA 111 Kanaani v Hatfield
Date: May 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Virus misses with a shot to the body
and Hanski counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Corona Virus has been cut.
Hanski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Virus counters with a left to the body.
Virus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hanski was well out of range. Poor timing from Virus.
Hanski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Virus.
Hanski misses with a straight left.
Virus misses with a looping right.
Virus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanski throws a looping overhand right but Virus ducks down to avoid it.
Hanski misses with a right hand
and Virus counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Koskisen Hanski has been cut.
Virus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hanski sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Virus misses with an uppercut.
Virus misses with a left hand
enabling Hanski to counter with a crisp jab.
Hanski slips a straight right by Virus.
Virus lands with a good body shot.
Hanski misses with an uppercut. Virus saw that one coming.#CL2#
Hanski clinches.
Hanski lands a shoulder strike.
Virus throws a punch but it's blocked by Hanski.
Virus struggles to land a body shot inside as Hanski controls his hands.
Virus scores with a hook to the body.
Virus misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2#
Nice body punch from Virus - that landed with a thud.
Hanski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hanski throws a punch but it's blocked by Virus.
Hanski throws a head punch that misses.
Hanski throws a punch but it's blocked by Virus.
Virus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hanski backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Virus throws a head punch that misses.
Hanski blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Virus.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Virus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hanski looks winded!
A nice right hand lands inside from Hanski.
Virus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Virus is working Hanski over against the cage.
Hanski blocks an uppercut.
Virus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hanski's elbow.
Virus is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Hanski's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Virus swings wildly with an uppercut but Hanski uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Virus.
A body shot lands from Virus.
Hanski has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Virus seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hanski can turn it around.
Hanski blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Virus. #T3#
Virus working aggressively here.
Virus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hanski takes a shot to the head.
Virus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Virus tries to throw a body punch but Hanski avoids it by throwing Virus back against the cage.
Virus scores with a nice hook to the head.
Virus struggles to land a body shot inside as Hanski controls his hands.
Hanski working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Virus.
Virus scores with a nice hook to the head.
Virus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hanski or not.
Virus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Virus.
Hanski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD#
Virus drops Hanski onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Hanski is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#Hanski is rocked!
Virus lands a huge punch on the inside that knocks Hanski senseless! Wow, what a way to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Corona Virus!
Corona Virus thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CMMA 90 Virus vs Harrison
Date: Mar 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Harrison takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT#It looks like Sean Harrison has been cut.
Harrison misses with an uppercut. Virus saw that one coming.
Harrison looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Harrison uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Virus.
Harrison scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT2#It looks like Corona Virus has been cut.
Harrison jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Virus throwing a counter right hand but Harrison manages to avoid it.
Harrison misses with a body shot
and Virus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Virus jabs at Harrison's body.
A low kick from Harrison misses #KD#
and Virus counters with a crisp right hand that drops Harrison! Virus lets Harrison back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harrison tries to close the distance and clinch but Virus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Virus swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Virus misses with a hook
and Harrison cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Harrison staying out of range there.
Harrison ducks under a wild hook from Virus.
Virus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harrison.#T1#
Harrison waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Virus.
Virus throwing a counter right hand but Harrison manages to avoid it.
Virus looks to throw the jab but Harrison is out of range.
Harrison tries to land a body kick
and Virus counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#That has opened up Sean Harrison's cut even more.
Harrison takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CUT#The cut above Sean Harrison's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#KD#
Virus lands a big uppercut and Harrison crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Harrison looks OK. Virus waves Harrison back to his feet!#ROC#Harrison is rocked!#CUT#Sean Harrison's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD2#
Harrison sends Virus crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Harrison is motioning to the referee to let Virus up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Virus is rocked!
Harrison ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Virus's jaw. Virus's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Harrison does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sean Harrison!
Sean Harrison is the new super heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Sean Harrison rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
CMMA 70 Connolly vs Nycz
Date: Jan 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Hanski misses with an uppercut. Virus saw that one coming.
Hanski feints and then cracks Virus's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Virus down.
Virus has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Phoenix Fight Team in the buildup to the fight.
Good shot there by Virus.#CUT#It looks like Koskisen Hanski has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Virus. Hanski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hanski cracks Virus with a good jab.#CUT2#It looks like Corona Virus has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Virus.
Virus swings for the body but Hanski moves out of range.
Virus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hanski moves forwards but Virus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Virus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Virus throws an overhand right that lands on Hanski's shoulder, as Hanski tries to avoid the shot.
Hanski has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hanski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hanski throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Virus to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanski throws a sloppy body shot
#KD#
and Virus counters with a nice right hand that sends Hanski toppling to the canvas! Hanski scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Virus finish him?!#ROC#Hanski is rocked!
A jab from Hanski misses.
Virus throwing a counter right hand but Hanski manages to avoid it.#T1#
Hanski looks to land a right hand but Virus moved out of range.
Virus takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hanski throws a left and a right that both miss
and Virus counters with a huge right that knocks Hanski out cold! Virus is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Corona Virus!
Corona Virus retains his super heavyweight title!
Corona Virus decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CMMA 55 Virus vs Ghambe
Date: Dec 05, 2020 |
#R1#
Ghambe tries to close the distance and clinch but Virus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ghambe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Virus misses with a shot to the body
and Ghambe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Virus misses with a body shot.
Virus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ghambe.
Ghambe scores with a body shot.
Virus misses the body punch
and Ghambe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ghambe misses with a hook. Virus ducked under it nicely.
Virus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ghambe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Virus was well out of range. Poor timing from Ghambe.
Virus definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghambe connects with the punch.
A swing and a miss from Virus.
A punch lands to the side of Virus 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT2#It looks like Corona Virus has been cut.
Virus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ghambe! But no joy.#T1#
Ghambe connects with a body shot that sends Virus's belly button to the back.
Virus misses with a looping right.
Ghambe digs a good body shot into Virus's ribs.
Ghambe looks to land a right hand but Virus moved out of range.
Virus throws the left hand but Ghambe avoids the punch easily.
Virus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Virus slips a straight right by Ghambe.#CL2#
Ghambe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Virus, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ghambe.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Virus.
Ghambe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ghambe.
Virus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ghambe tries a body shot but Virus blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ghambe. #T2#
Ghambe tries to throw a body punch but Virus avoids it by throwing Ghambe back against the cage.
Virus lands with a short shot to the head.
Virus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Virus prevents a body shot from Ghambe.
Ghambe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Virus tries a body shot but Ghambe blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Virus.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Virus.
Virus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Virus fails to land.
Ghambe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Virus has a couple of punches blocked by Ghambe.
Virus can't find room to land a body shot as Ghambe controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Virus.
#CUT#It looks like Liam Ghambe has been cut.
Virus swings wildly with an uppercut but Ghambe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Virus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Virus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ghambe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Virus digs a right hand underneath Ghambe's ribcage. Ghambe let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Virus lands an uppercut.
Virus can't find room to land a body shot as Ghambe controls the action.
Nice body punch from Virus - that landed with a thud.
Ghambe looks winded!
A short right from Virus on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ghambe.
Virus lands a left hand.
A short left from Virus.
Ghambe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Virus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Virus.
Virus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ghambes head.
Virus working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Virus.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ghambe.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ghambe.
Virus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ghambes head.
Virus lands a hook that snaps the head of Ghambe backwards.
Virus lands an uppercut.#T4#
Ghambe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ghambe has a couple of punches blocked by Virus.
Virus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ghambe misses with a punch to the body.
Ghambe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Virus's elbow.
Virus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ghambe misses with a punch on the inside.
Ghambe lands a left hand.
Virus misses with the head strike.
Ghambe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ghambe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ghambe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ghambe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Virus scores with a shoulder strike.
Ghambe blocking some punches.
Ghambe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ghambe presses Virus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Virus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Corona Virus dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Virus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Ghambe is looking to clinch.
Ghambe misses with a wild body shot.
Virus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Virus thuds a left hand into Ghambe's body.
Virus scores with a punch to the head.
Ghambe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#KD#
Virus cracks Ghambe with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Virus has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Ghambe to stand back up!#ROC#Ghambe is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Virus closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Ghambe out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Corona Virus!
Corona Virus retains his super heavyweight title!
Corona Virus 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:
CMMA 47 Virus vs Ghambe
Date: Nov 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ghambe with a nice cross.
Ghambe tries to clinch but Virus moves out of range.
Virus looks to land a left hand but Ghambe moved out of range nicely.
Ghambe walks into a straight right hand from Virus.
Virus throws an overhand right that lands on Ghambe's shoulder, as Ghambe tries to avoid the shot.
Ghambe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Liam Ghambe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ghambe lunges at Virus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Virus's hand.
Ghambe takes one on the button.
Virus misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Virus misses the target.
Virus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ghambe.
Ghambe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Virus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Virus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ghambe.
Virus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Virus misses.
Virus misses with a looping left.
Ghambe throwing a counter right hand but Virus manages to avoid it.#T1#
Virus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Virus blocks a jab.
Virus lands with a good body shot.
Ghambe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Virus.
Virus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ghambe misses with a wild body shot.
A cross from Virus lands.
Ghambe misses with a shot to the body
and Virus makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ghambe defending well as Virus loads up on a big left hand.
Ghambe moves away from the strike by Virus.
Virus looks to land a left hand but Ghambe moved out of range nicely.
Ghambe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've been told by Ghambe's head coaches at Blanc Fitness Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Virus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ghambe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Virus throws out the jab.
Ghambe throws a body shot but no joy.
Ghambe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Virus looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ghambe misses with a few strikes there.
#T2#
Virus misses with a looping left.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Virus uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Virus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Virus throws a lazy uppercut
and Ghambe counters with a nice body shot.
Virus throws a big shot that misses.
Ghambe is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Virus misses the jab.
Virus swats away the attempt to clinch by Ghambe.
Virus tests Ghambe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Virus throws a good cross that connects.
Virus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ghambe.#T3#
Ghambe blocks a jab.
Ghambe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Virus is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ghambe had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Ghambe lands with an overhand left.
Ghambe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Virus.
Ghambe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Virus.
Virus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ghambe misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Virus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ghambe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ghambe there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ghambe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Virus.
Ghambe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Virus.
Ghambe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ghambe throws an off balance right hand
enabling Virus to counter with a crisp jab.
Ghambe throws a hook but Virus blocks it.
A countering left hand to the body from Virus misses.
Ghambe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Virus doesn't seem bothered though.
Ghambe tries to move into range but Virus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ghambe misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Virus! But no joy.
Virus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ghambe cracks Virus with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT#It looks like Corona Virus has been cut.
Ghambe throws a predictable looking body shot
and Virus counters with a stiff right hand.
Ghambe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Virus.
Virus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Virus misses with a looping left.
Ghambe swings for the body but Virus moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Virus.
Virus throws a lazy right hand but Ghambe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Ghambe misses the target.
Ghambe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Virus moves away.
Virus getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Virus misses with an uppercut
and Ghambe counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ghambe slips under a jab from Virus.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corona Virus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Corona Virus's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Virus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Virus misses.
Ghambe missing with a left hand there. Virus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Virus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Virus scores with a jab to the body.
Ghambe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Virus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Virus moves away from the strike by Ghambe. #CL#
Ghambe forces Virus back against the cage and clinches.
Virus misses with a punch on the inside.
Ghambe tries to throw a body punch but Virus avoids it by throwing Ghambe back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghambe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ghambe misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ghambe.
Ghambe blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Virus.
Ghambe throws a punch but it's blocked by Virus. #T1#
Virus lands a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ghambe misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Virus.
Ghambe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Virus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Virus throws a punch but it's blocked by Ghambe.
Virus throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Virus on the inside.
Virus pushes Ghambe back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Virus swings wildly with an uppercut but Ghambe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Virus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ghambe can't find room to land a body shot as Virus controls the action.
Virus digs a right hand into Ghambe's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ghambe's gas tank.
Virus presses Ghambe against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Virus.
Virus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ghambe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Virus has a couple of punches blocked by Ghambe.
#T2#
Ghambe digs a right hand into Virus's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Virus's gas tank.
A head punch on the inside from Virus fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Virus fails to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Virus blocking some punches.
Ghambe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Virus or not.
Virus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ghambe.
Virus lands a right hand.
Ghambe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Virus working aggressively here.
Ghambe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Virus.
Virus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Virus.
Virus misses with a body punch.
Virus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ghambe has a couple of punches blocked by Virus.
Ghambe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Ghambe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Virus.
A short uppercut from Virus.
Virus tries to throw a body punch but Ghambe avoids it by throwing Virus back against the cage.
Virus misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Virus.
Virus has a couple of punches blocked by Ghambe.
Ghambe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Virus's elbow.
Virus blocks an uppercut.
Ghambe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ghambe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Viruss head.
A hook to the body from Ghambe.
Virus lands an uppercut.
Ghambe swings wildly with an uppercut but Virus uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ghambe.
Virus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Virus working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Virus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Virus working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ghambe.
Virus has a couple of punches blocked by Ghambe.
Virus misses with the head strike.
Ghambe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Virus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ghambe backwards.
Ghambe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Virus has a couple of punches blocked by Ghambe.
Ghambe has a couple of punches blocked by Virus.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Virus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Virus misses with some punches.
Virus misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Virus.
Virus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Virus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ghambe blocking some punches.
Corona Virus seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ghambe struggles to land a body shot inside as Virus controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corona Virus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Corona Virus's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Ghambe throws an overhand right that lands on Virus's shoulder, as Virus tries to avoid the shot.
Virus scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ghambe in his tracks.
Virus might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Virus connects with a crisp jab.
Virus misses with a hook
and Virus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Virus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ghambe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Virus fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Virus moves away from the strike by Ghambe.
Ghambe misses with a left hand
and Ghambe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ghambe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Virus was well out of range. Poor timing from Ghambe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghambe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Virus moves away.
Ghambe stuns Virus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Ghambe.
Virus misses with a hook. Ghambe ducked under it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Virus moves out of range as Ghambe strikes.#T1#
Ghambe throws a poor cross that misses
and Virus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A lazy left from Virus finds it's target.
Virus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ghambe.
Virus throws out a loose jab but Ghambe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ghambe slips a straight right by Virus.
Virus slips under a jab from Ghambe.
Ghambe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A punch combination from Ghambe misses.
Virus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ghambe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Virus in his tracks.
Ghambe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ghambe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Virus thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Ghambe was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Virus.
Ghambe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Virus looks to land a left hand but Ghambe moved out of range nicely.
Ghambe moves out of range of the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Virus looks to throw the jab but Ghambe is out of range.
Virus throws a shot from downtown. Ghambe moves away and avoids it.
Ghambe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ghambe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Virus.
A shot to the liver by Virus. Beautiful body shot.
A jab from Virus misses.
It looked like Ghambe was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Virus.
Virus scores with a nice right hand.
Ghambe lands a glancing blow to the side of Virus's head.
Ghambe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Virus's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ghambe under the eye.#T3#
Virus lands an overhand right.
Ghambe misses the shot to the body.
Ghambe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Corona Virus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ghambe drops his hands momentarily and Virus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Virus lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ghambe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ghambe slips under a jab.
Ghambe takes a jab right on the kisser.
Virus connects with a crisp jab.
Virus moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Virus throws a lazy uppercut
and Ghambe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Virus connects with a single shot there.
Ghambe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Virus.
Virus looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Ghambe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ghambe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Virus.
Nice uppercut lands for Virus. That snapped Ghambe's head back.
Ghambe misses with a hook
and Virus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ghambe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Virus.
Virus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Virus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ghambe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Virus! But no joy.
Ghambe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ghambe takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Virus lands a lovely overhand right.
Ghambe ducks under a wild hook from Virus.
Ghambe misses with a wild body shot.
Virus doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Virus misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corona Virus really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Corona Virus's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Ghambe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Virus moves away.
Virus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Virus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ghambe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The fighters circling - Virus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Ghambe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Virus scores with a jab to the body.
Virus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ghambe ducks under a wild hook from Virus.
Nice shot by Virus.
Ghambe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ghambe throws a lazy uppercut
and Virus counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghambe misses with a right hand
and Virus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Virus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from Ghambe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ghambe tries to clinch up
and Virus counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Virus drops his hands momentarily and Ghambe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ghambe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Virus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ghambe misses with a jab to the body
and Virus counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Virus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ghambe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Virus looks to throw the jab but Ghambe is out of range.
Virus connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ghambe. Ghambe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Virus is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A jab from Virus misses.
Ghambe is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ghambe swings for the body but Virus moves out of range.
Ghambe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Virus moves away.#T2#
Virus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ghambe counters with a right hand to the body.
The fighters circling - Ghambe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Virus doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A big right from Virus misses.
Ghambe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Virus moves away.
Virus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Virus is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ghambe misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Virus counters with a nice uppercut.
Virus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Virus throws a hook to the side of Ghambe's head but Ghambe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Virus ducks under a wild hook from Ghambe.
Virus just misses with a punch to the body.
Ghambe swinging wildly here.
#T3#
Ghambe throws a shot from downtown. Virus moves away and avoids it.
Virus misses with a straight right.
Ghambe misses with a hook.
Virus avoids the body shot from Ghambe.
Virus throws a lazy uppercut
and Ghambe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ghambe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Virus manages to avoid it.
Ghambe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Virus.
Virus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ghambe's head backwards.
Virus swings widly with a right hand
and Ghambe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Virus lands a lovely overhand right.
Virus lands a nice looking body shot.
Ghambe moves away from the strike by Virus.
Virus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T4#
Virus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ghambe throws a shot from downtown. Virus moves away and avoids it.
Virus throws a jab when Ghambe was well out of range.
Ghambe swings for the body but Virus moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ghambe jabs Virus right on the nose. Virus blinks but takes it well.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ghambe.
A jab from Virus misses.
Ghambe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ghambe swings for the body but Virus moves out of range.
Virus doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ghambe walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice jab there from Virus.
Virus misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corona Virus dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Corona Virus's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Ghambe throws a right hand that misses
and Virus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ghambe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ghambe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ghambe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Virus throws out the jab.
Ghambe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Virus.
Ghambe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ghambe looks to throw the jab but Virus is out of range.
Ghambe wants to clinch
enabling Virus to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ghambe tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Virus counters with a nice uppercut.
Virus misses with a straight right. #T1#
Virus misses with a looping left.
Ghambe is looking to counter the offense by Virus and move into the clinch.
Ghambe's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Virus connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ghambe scrambles back to his feet.
Virus throws a lazy uppercut
and Ghambe counters with a one-two to the body.
Ghambe misses with a hook. Virus ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Virus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Virus looks to land a left hand but Ghambe moved out of range nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Ghambe misses its target.
Ghambe throws a lazy right hand but Virus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ghambe. Virus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Virus throws a looping overhand right but Ghambe ducks down to avoid it.
Ghambe ducks under a wild hook from Virus.#CL#
Ghambe takes the fight into the clinch.
Virus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Virus pushes Ghambe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Ghambe blocks an uppercut.
Ghambe lands a body punch in the clinch.
Virus is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Ghambe blocks an uppercut.
Ghambe lands a hook that snaps the head of Virus backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Virus.
Virus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ghambe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Virus.
Ghambe misses with a punch to the body.
Ghambe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Virus backwards.
Virus has a couple of punches blocked by Ghambe.
Virus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Virus misses with a punch to the body.
Ghambe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ghambe misses with a punch to the body.
Ghambe gets through Virus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ghambe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Viruss head. #ROC#Virus is rocked!
Ghambe cracks Virus with a nice body shot.
Virus is still on wobbly legs! Can Ghambe finish him?#T3#
Ghambe pushes Virus against the cage. Ghambe is working some dirty boxing. Ghambe pushes off with a quick right hook! Virus goes down! Virus tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Ghambe moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Liam Ghambe!
Liam Ghambe thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CMMA 40 Obaminator vs Philippe
Date: Oct 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cheryshev throws a right hand that misses
and Virus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cheryshev throws an off balance right hand
and Virus counters with a straight right hand.
Cheryshev paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The fighters circling - Cheryshev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Virus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Virus has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL2#
Virus darts in and clinches Cheryshev up against the cage.
Cheryshev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Virus backwards.
Cheryshev throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Virus.
Virus pushes Cheryshev back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Virus working aggressively here.
Virus misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cheryshev.
Cheryshev misses with the head strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cheryshev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Virus throws a head punch that misses.
Cheryshev has a couple of punches blocked by Virus.
#BC#
Cheryshev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cheryshev has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Pandemic Fight System in the buildup to the fight.
Virus misses with a body shot
and Cheryshev counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Virus defending well as Cheryshev loads up on a big left hand.
Cheryshev throws a body shot but no joy.
Cheryshev lands a really nice looking cross but Virus seems unphased.
Virus staying out of range there.
Cheryshev throws a jab when Virus was well out of range.
Virus throws out a counter right but Cheryshev avoids it with no problem.
Cheryshev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Virus moves away.
Virus moves out of range as Cheryshev strikes.
Cheryshev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cheryshev lands with a shot to the body.
Cheryshev throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cheryshev works the jab nicely.
Cheryshev bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Virus's head.
Andreii Cheryshev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Virus punishes Cheryshev's body with a nice straight punch.
Cheryshev throws a jab when Virus was well out of range.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Virus.#CL2#
Virus moves into the clinch successfully.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cheryshev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Virus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Virus blocking some punches.
#BC#
Cheryshev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Virus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cheryshev.
Virus looks to throw the jab but Cheryshev is out of range.
Virus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cheryshev counters with a stiff right hand.
Cheryshev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Virus.
Virus throws a poor cross that misses
and Cheryshev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cheryshev needs to keep his hands up - Virus had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd cheers as Cheryshev lands an impressive looking overhand right. Virus doesn't seem phased though.
Cheryshev throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cheryshev lands the left hand.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Virus misses the target.
Cheryshev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cheryshev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cheryshev misses with a straight right.
Cheryshev connects with a crisp jab.
Virus staying out of range there.
Cheryshev throws a right hand that misses
and Virus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Virus misses with an uppercut.
Cheryshev with a nice cross.
Virus avoids the body shot from Cheryshev.
Cheryshev is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cheryshev throws a right hand that misses
and Virus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cheryshev swings widly with a right hand
and Virus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Virus closes the distance and clinches.
Virus tries a body shot but Cheryshev blocks it.
#T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Virus.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cheryshev.
Virus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Virus blocking some punches.
#BC#
Cheryshev breaks from the clinch.
Cheryshev shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Virus eats them both and turns towards Cheryshev to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Virus throws a hook to the side of Cheryshev's head but Cheryshev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cheryshev thuds a left hand into Virus's body.
Virus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cheryshev throws the left hand but Virus avoids the punch easily.
Virus walks into a straight right hand from Cheryshev.
Virus throws a lazy uppercut
and Cheryshev counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cheryshev throws a body punch but Virus moves out of range.
Cheryshev falls off balance throwing a combination
and Virus counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andreii Cheryshev dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Donk. Cheryshev catches Virus right on the button with a cross.
Virus ducks under a wild hook from Cheryshev.
Cheryshev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Virus.
Nice defenses there by Virus.
Cheryshev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jab, jab by Cheryshev - just one landing.
Cheryshev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Virus can do to turn this around?
Cheryshev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cheryshev misses with a left hand
and Virus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Virus lands a body shot.
Cheryshev misses with a hook to the body
#KD2#
and Virus counters with a nice right hand that sends Cheryshev toppling to the canvas! Cheryshev scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Virus finish him?!#CUT2#It looks like Andreii Cheryshev has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cheryshev swings away with a body shot that misses
and Virus counters with a big left hand that crumples Cheryshev! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Corona Virus!
Corona Virus is the new super heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Corona Virus 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:
CMMA 26 Carter vs Miles
Date: Aug 23, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Virus walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Virus looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL#
Bryant takes the fight into the clinch.
Virus working some nice short punches in the clinch.#CUT2#It looks like Covid Bryant has been cut.#BC#
Bryant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Virus looks to land a left hand but Bryant moved out of range nicely.
Bryant lands a glancing blow to the side of Virus's head.
Virus bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bryant's head.
Bryant throws a leg kick that is checked#CL2#
and Virus counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Bryant breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Virus walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Bryant drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Virus swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Bryant's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corona Virus!
Corona Virus thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CMMA 19 Blacksea vs Platt
Date: Jul 26, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gulyas misses with a takedown
and Virus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gulyas thinking.
Gulyas has his takedown stuffed
letting Virus counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Ahmad Gulyas has been cut.
Gulyas gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Virus gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Gulyas is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corona Virus!
Corona Virus decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 29, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Virus bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Old Young's head.
It looks like Kid Old Young has been cut.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Old Young.
Virus bucks up and tries to throw Old Young off but instead Old Young has got his back!
Old Young missing with strikes from the back.
Virus 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 Old Young gets his way!
Old Young throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Virus trying to control the position but Old Young manages to sink in the hooks.
Old Young somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Old Young scores with punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Old Young is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Virus defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
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.
Old Young working for a choke but Virus reverses nicely into Old Young 's guard.
Old Young wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Old Young had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Virus defends it easily.
Old Young is looking to stand up but Virus isn't so interested in that idea.
Old Young is trying to keep Virus in close.
Old Young seems keen to control Virus's posture.
Old Young is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Virus is staying active underneath Old Young, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Old Young is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Old Young's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Old Young working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Virus manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Old Young trying to move into half guard but instead Virus has managed to sweep!
Virus gets to his feet. Old Young looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Virus lands a jab to the nose.
Old Young misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Old Young shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Virus pinned against the cage. Virus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Virus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Virus drops Old Young with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Old Young looks back up at him and smiles so Virus waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Virus ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Old Young out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Corona Virus!
Corona Virus decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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