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Event: Bots de Garra 100     
Date:   Nov 26, 2023





179 cm
40 yrs
232 lbs



178 cm
42 yrs
158 lbs


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 13 wins and 27 losses; Thomas Bennett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 41 losses; Bazar Al Jhit!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Bennett tries to sprawl but Al Jhit drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bennett (0) vs (2) Al Jhit#SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Al Jhit pulls his head out easily.
Bennett wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.
Bennett is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Al Jhit pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Al Jhit is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bennett doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Al Jhit. #SUB#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.#T1##SUB#
Bennett looking for subs from the bottom but Al Jhit mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (0) vs (5) Al Jhit
Bennett really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bennett wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Bennett (0) vs (8) Al Jhit
Bennett tries to break free.
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##SUB2#
Al Jhit has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Bennett has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Al Jhit is hanging on to Bennett's back as he tries to escape.
Bennett is working hard here to advance position.
Bennett tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Al Jhit manages to capitalize on a mistake by Bennett to take his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Bennett (0) vs (11) Al Jhit
Bennett is trying to break free. #SUB2#
Bennett defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Al Jhit's arms.
Al Jhit has the hooks in. Bennett is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T3#
Bennett tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB2#
Al Jhit looking to secure an arm triangle but Bennett defends it well. #SUB2#
Al Jhit working for a guillotine from mount but Bennett is in no mood to give up.
Bennett is desperately trying to improve his position but Al Jhit has a good base and remains in mount.
Bennett is controlling an arm, preventing Al Jhit from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest. #SUB2#
Al Jhit looking to secure an arm triangle but Bennett defends it well.
Bennett is trying to reverse the position but instead Al Jhit has taken his back - oops!
Score +3 for taking back: Bennett (0) vs (14) Al Jhit#T4#
Al Jhit controlling well, preventing Bennett from escaping the position. #SUB2#
Bennett is trying to roll into a better position but Al Jhit has get a rear naked choke and Bennett is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bazar Al Jhit!
During a confident post fight interview, Bazar Al Jhit thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 90     
Date:   Oct 25, 2023





180 cm
29 yrs
195 lbs



179 cm
40 yrs
232 lbs


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 16 wins and 23 losses; Jari Laitila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 26 losses; Thomas Bennett!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Laitila gets caught napping as Bennett dives in and scores a takedown. Laitila manages to retain guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laitila (0) vs (2) Bennett
Bennett won't allow Laitila to sweep him here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Bennett drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Laitila dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (2) vs (2) Bennett#SUB2#
Bennett is looking for a triangle here but Laitila uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (5) vs (2) Bennett
Bennett manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Laitila pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Laitila is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1##SUB2#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.
Laitila is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.
Laitila with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Laitila pulls his head out easily. #T2##SUB#
Laitila is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Bennett looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Laitila pushes past his half guard into mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (8) vs (2) Bennett
Bennett working to try and regain half guard.
Laitila controlling from the full mount.
Bennett tries to improve his position but instead Laitila has taken his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Laitila (11) vs (2) Bennett#SUB#
Bennett fending off the submission attempt from Laitila. #T3#
Bennett is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Laitila biding his time, looking for the opening.
Bennett is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Bennett staying busy and making it hard for Laitila to control.
Laitila has the hooks in. Bennett is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T4##SUB#
Laitila has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Bennett has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Bennett is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Laitila off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Bennett tries to break free.
Laitila really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Bennett.
Bennett wants to escape the position. #T5#
Bennett manages to reverse the position and now he's in Laitila's guard. Nice work there by Bennett.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (11) vs (4) Bennett
Bennett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laitila is keeping 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.
Laitila is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Laitila seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Bennett tries to free his leg and advance position but Laitila is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Bennett is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Laitila is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Laitila has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (13) vs (4) Bennett
Laitila is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Bennett working for a triangle but Laitila defends it easily. #T6##SUB2#
Bennett is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Laitila defends well.
Laitila slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Bennett is looking for a triangle here but Laitila uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (16) vs (4) Bennett
Bennett is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T7#
Bennett manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (16) vs (6) Bennett#SUB2#
Bennett is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Bennett is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Bennett is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Laitila doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bennett. #SUB2#
Bennett wants to work for an arm triangle but Laitila is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T8#
Laitila is looking to control Bennett's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Laitila avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Bennett is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Bennett is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Bennett is trying to work for a kimura but Laitila is defending well. #SUB2#
Bennett is working for a kimura but Laitila is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Bennett is working for an americana but Laitila has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Bennett was thinking about the submission.#T9#
Bennett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laitila manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bennett manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (18) vs (6) Bennett
Laitila showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Bennett has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Laitila can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Laitila stands and throws Bennett's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (21) vs (6) Bennett
Bennett is looking to reverse the position.#T10#
Laitila moves into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Laitila (23) vs (6) Bennett
Bennett looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Laitila (26) vs (6) Bennett
Bennett is trying to break free.
Bennett keeps trying to improve his position.
Laitila wants to control but Bennett is keeping busy.
Bennett is really stuck here.
Laitila just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Laitila'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.#T11#
Laitila doesn't have the hooks in and Bennett manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (26) vs (8) Bennett#SUB2#
Bennett drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Laitila manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bennett has Laitila in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (28) vs (8) Bennett#SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bennett looks winded!#SUB2#
Laitila got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bennett has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Laitila has managed to get both his arms back between Bennett's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Bennett has his foot on Laitila's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Laitila works his way back into a safe position though.
Bennett looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Laitila sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T12##SUB2#
Bennett throws his legs up looking for a submission but Laitila uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (31) vs (8) Bennett
Bennett looking for a sweep but Laitila has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Laitila (33) vs (8) Bennett
Bennett tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Laitila trying to control but Bennett is having none of it.
Bennett is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T13#
Laitila manages to capitalize on a mistake by Bennett to take his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Laitila (36) vs (8) Bennett
A bit of a pause in the action here. Laitila controlling the positon.
Bennett tries to break free.
Laitila biding his time, looking for the opening.
Laitila controlling well, preventing Bennett from escaping the position.
Laitila trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Bennett doesn't escape.
Bennett wants to escape the position. #T14#
Laitila just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Laitila is hanging on to Bennett's back as he tries to escape.
Laitila is trying to stick to Bennett's back but Bennett is turning into Laitila. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Laitila's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bennett.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (36) vs (10) Bennett#SUB2#
Bennett has gone for a leg lock! Laitila slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bennett's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (38) vs (10) Bennett
Laitila forces his way into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Laitila works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (41) vs (10) Bennett

And that's the end of the fight!
Laitila takes the fight on points by 41 to 10.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 88     
Date:   Oct 20, 2023





167 cm
34 yrs
146 lbs



179 cm
40 yrs
232 lbs


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 27 wins and 19 losses; Ricky Judge! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 25 losses; Thomas Bennett!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Judge feints and as Bennett raises his hands in defense, Judge changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Judge (2) vs (0) Bennett
Bennett tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Judge avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Bennett working for submissions but it's allowed Judge to get to half guard.
Judge content to control rather than advance.
Judge is looking to advance position but Bennett won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennett is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Bennett looking for a kimura from the bottom but Judge passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Judge (5) vs (0) Bennett
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1#
Bennett is trying to work for a sweep but Judge has mounted him!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Judge (7) vs (0) Bennett
Judge tries to control but Bennett wriggling away.
Bennett wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Judge (10) vs (0) Bennett
Judge keeps control of the position as Bennett tries to break free.
Bennett is still trying to improve position.
We've been hearing good reports from Judge'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.
Bennett keeps trying to improve his position.#T2#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Judge's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Judge controlling well, preventing Bennett from escaping the position. #SUB#
Judge is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Bennett knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Bennett for a finish.
Bennett wants to escape the position.
Judge is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Judge tries to keep control of the position but Bennett is staying busy.
Bennett is in bad spot here. #T3#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Judge's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Bennett tries to escape the position.
Bennett manages to reverse the position and now he's in Judge's guard. Nice work there by Bennett.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Judge (10) vs (2) Bennett
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bennett is looking to advance position but Judge has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Judge (14) vs (2) Bennett
Bennett tries to improve his position but instead Judge has taken his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Judge (17) vs (2) Bennett
Bennett manages to reverse the position and now he's in Judge's guard. Nice work there by Bennett.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Judge (17) vs (4) Bennett#T4#
Bennett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Judge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Judge is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Bennett drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Judge manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bennett has Judge in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Judge (19) vs (4) Bennett#SUB2#
Bennett is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T5##SUB2#
Bennett is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Bennett throws his legs up looking for a submission but Judge uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Judge (22) vs (4) Bennett
Bennett tries to buck Judge off but Judge is having none of it.
Judge gets to mount! Bennett was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Judge (24) vs (4) Bennett
Bennett is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Judge looking to control but Bennett is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bennett wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Judge (27) vs (4) Bennett#T6#
Bennett 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.
Bennett wants to escape the position.
Bennett breaks Judge's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Judge (27) vs (6) Bennett
Judge might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Bennett is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Judge is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Judge has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Judge (29) vs (6) Bennett#SUB2#
Bennett is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T7##SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Judge passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Judge pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Judge in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.
Bennett is staying active underneath Judge, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T8##SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Judge pulls his head out easily.
Judge keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bennett is looking to get back to full guard here but Judge has managed to pass to side control instead.
Score +3 for passing guard: Judge (32) vs (6) Bennett
Bennett is not content to let Judge control the position.
Bennett tries to buck Judge off but Judge is having none of it.
The referee asks Judge politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Judge prefers to stall for the moment though.
Judge trying to control the action but Bennett is working from the bottom. #T9#
Bennett tries to improve position but can't.
Bennett tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Judge presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Judge (34) vs (6) Bennett
Bennett tries to reverse the position but Judge maintains control.
Judge sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bennett is trying desperately to improve position.#T10#
Judge trying to control but Bennett is having none of it.
Judge manages to capitalize on a mistake by Bennett to take his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Judge (37) vs (6) Bennett
Judge is looking to control Bennett but Bennett is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Judge has the hooks in. Bennett is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T11#
Bennett rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Bennett is staying active underneath Judge, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Judge is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bennett is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Judge pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Judge pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.
Judge wants to pass to mount but Bennett is defending the position. #T12#
Judge works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Judge (40) vs (6) Bennett
Bennett is squirming around, avoiding Judge's attempts to control the action.
Bennett is in all sorts of trouble here. #T13#
Judge controlling from the full mount.
Bennett working to try and regain half guard.
Bennett is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Judge manages to capitalize on a mistake by Bennett to take his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Judge (43) vs (6) Bennett
You can see the frustration on Bennett's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Judge is riding his opponent, not letting Bennett buck him off.
Bennett is keeping busy. #T14#
Bennett tries to escape but Judge has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Bennett is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Judge off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Bennett is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Judge.
Bennett is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Judge controlling the position well here. Bennett rolled but Judge kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Bennett manages to reverse the position and now he's in Judge's guard. Nice work there by Bennett.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Judge (43) vs (8) Bennett#SUB2#
Bennett is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Judge is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Judge has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Judge (45) vs (8) Bennett
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bennett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Judge is one step ahead there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Judge takes the fight on points by 45 to 8.
Ricky Judge managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, KRAKEN Nutrition + Laundry, into his post fight interview.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 85     
Date:   Oct 08, 2023





195 cm
34 yrs
255 lbs



179 cm
40 yrs
232 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 13 losses; Rio Rolla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 24 losses; Thomas Bennett!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bennett changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rolla tries to avoid it but Bennett manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rolla to the ground. Rolla escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bennett misses with a takedown attempt - Rolla sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Rolla fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bennett sprawls well initially but Rolla persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rolla (2) vs (0) Bennett
Rolla wants to pass to mount but Bennett is defending the position.
Rolla will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bennett is trying to get back to full guard.
Rolla 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.
Bennett is in trouble now - Rolla has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (5) vs (0) Bennett
Bennett really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rolla controlling the pace for now.
Bennett has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Rolla (8) vs (0) Bennett
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rolla is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Bennett can't escape the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1##SUB#
Rolla is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Bennett has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Rolla has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Bennett taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Rolla doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rio Rolla!

 

Event: Bots de Garra 84     
Date:   Oct 06, 2023





193 cm
30 yrs
205 lbs



179 cm
40 yrs
232 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Gunnar Gunnarsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 24 losses; Thomas Bennett!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Gunnarsson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gunnarsson is trying to pull guard but Bennett turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Gunnarsson is trying to pull guard but Bennett turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Bennett gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gunnarsson (0) vs (2) Bennett#SUB2#
Bennett is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gunnarsson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gunnarsson has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gunnarsson (2) vs (2) Bennett
Gunnarsson slips nicely into 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.#SUB2#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.
Gunnarsson slows the pace down in half guard.
Gunnarsson wants to take a breather but Bennett is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bennett has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Gunnarsson. Oh but Bennett has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Gunnarsson goes limp - he's gone! Bennett jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Thomas Bennett!
Thomas Bennett was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 77     
Date:   Sep 16, 2023





202 cm
36 yrs
265 lbs



179 cm
39 yrs
232 lbs


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 36 wins and 21 losses; Abubakar Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 23 losses; Thomas Bennett!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bennett tries to score a power double leg takedown but Camara sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bennett somewhat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bennett.
Camara leaves Bennett with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Abubakar Camara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Bennett.
Bennett fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bennett misses with a takedown #TD#
and Camara counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Camara (2) vs (0) Bennett
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (5) vs (0) Bennett
Bennett being controlled for a moment.
Bennett is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Camara is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Camara (7) vs (0) Bennett#T1#
Bennett wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Camara (10) vs (0) Bennett
I would not like to be Bennett right now.
Camara keeps control of the position as Bennett tries to break free.
Camara struggling to keep hold of the position.
Bennett is trying to break free. #SUB#
Camara is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
You can see the frustration on Bennett's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Camara biding his time, looking for the opening. #T2#
Camara doesn't have the hooks in and Bennett manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (10) vs (2) Bennett#SUB2#
Bennett has gone for a leg lock! Camara slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bennett's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (12) vs (2) Bennett#SUB2#
Bennett has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Camara is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Bennett.
Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (15) vs (2) Bennett
Bennett is trying to work for a sweep but Camara has mounted him!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Camara (17) vs (2) Bennett
Bennett is squirming around, avoiding Camara's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Bennett tries to improve his position but Camara has taken his back! Camara has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Bennett tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Camara pushes Bennett away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Abubakar Camara!
An out of breath Abubakar Camara thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 75     
Date:   Sep 10, 2023





195 cm
32 yrs
186 lbs



179 cm
39 yrs
232 lbs


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 29 wins and 16 losses; Enamorado Bandito! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 22 losses; Thomas Bennett!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bennett closes the distance and clinches up with Bandito, looking for a takedown. Bennett pushes Bandito against the ropes but Bandito circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bennett dives in and grabs Bandito's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bandito pushes down on Bennett's head and hops out.
Bennett is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bandito sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Enamorado Bandito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Bennett.
Bennett misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bennett shoots in for a takedown but Bandito shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Bandito shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bandito (2) vs (0) Bennett
Bandito passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (5) vs (0) Bennett
Bennett has given up his back. Will we see Bandito going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Bandito (8) vs (0) Bennett
We've been hearing good reports from Bandito's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennett tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Bennett slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Bennett wants to get back to full guard.
Bennett won't allow Bandito to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.
Bennett is trying to get back to full guard.
Bandito is taking a breather. Bennett 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.
Bennett tries to roll over but Bandito keeps him under control.#T2#
Bennett won't allow Bandito to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Bennett looking for a kimura from the bottom but Bandito passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (11) vs (0) Bennett
Bandito is looking to take a break and control but Bennett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bennett is looking for a sweep.
Bennett is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bandito off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bandito (11) vs (4) Bennett#SUB2#
Bennett patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Bennett is persistently looking for the submission but Bandito is defending it well. #SUB2#
Bandito fending off the submission attempt from Bennett.
Bennett is hanging on to Bandito's back as he tries to escape. #T3##SUB2#
Bennett patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Bandito breaks Bennett's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (13) vs (4) Bennett#SUB2#
Bennett looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bandito has picked Bennett up and slammed him! Bennett can't keep hold of the triangle and Bandito manages to pass to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (16) vs (4) Bennett
Bandito trying to control the action but Bennett is working from the bottom.
Bennett is trying to work for a sweep but Bandito has mounted him!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Bandito (18) vs (4) Bennett
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bennett tries to improve his position but instead Bandito has taken his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Bandito (21) vs (4) Bennett
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.
Bandito is hanging on to Bennett's back as he tries to escape. #SUB#
Bennett is trying to roll into a better position but Bandito has get a rear naked choke and Bennett is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Enamorado Bandito!
After the fight, Enamorado Bandito was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 72     
Date:   Sep 01, 2023





185 cm
32 yrs
177 lbs



179 cm
39 yrs
232 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 12 losses; Rupert Helenius! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 21 losses; Thomas Bennett!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Helenius gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Helenius wants a takedown.
Helenius wants to take the fight to the mat but Bennett manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bennett is working for takedown but Helenius is calmly controlling the position for now.
Helenius is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rupert Helenius. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Bennett has picked Helenius up - he's going for a ride! Bennett dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Helenius (0) vs (2) Bennett#SUB2#
Bennett is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Bennett is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Helenius sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Bennett is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Helenius doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bennett.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Bennett is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bennett seems to be looking for submissions. #T1#
Helenius slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bennett is looking to pass into half guard but Helenius pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Helenius is in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helenius (2) vs (2) Bennett
Helenius advances to half guard.
Bennett tries to roll over but Helenius keeps him under control.
Helenius is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Helenius moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Bennett.
Score +3 for passing guard: Helenius (5) vs (2) Bennett
Bennett is trying to improve his position.
Bennett is still trying to improve position.#T2#
Bennett is being controlled here.
Bennett manages to get back to half guard.
Helenius takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bennett is refusing to be controlled, as Helenius sits in half guard.
Helenius trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Helenius pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Helenius moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Bennett.
Score +3 for passing guard: Helenius (8) vs (2) Bennett#T3#
Bennett is trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here as Helenius stalls from top position.
Bennett tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Helenius wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bennett keeps trying to improve his position.
Helenius is looking to take a break and control but Bennett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bennett manages to work his way to half guard, despite Helenius's best efforts.#T4#
Bennett is refusing to be controlled, as Helenius sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.
Helenius sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Helenius pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Helenius pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Helenius in particular looking to stall.#T5##SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Helenius pulls his head out easily.
We've been hearing that Helenius has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Helenius is pressing down on Bennett's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bennett is holding on for now.
Helenius trying to control from half guard but Bennett is working away.
Bennett is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Helenius pulls his head out easily. #T6#
Helenius works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Helenius (11) vs (2) Bennett
Bennett is trying to improve his position.
Helenius is looking to take a break and control but Bennett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Helenius staying calm.
Helenius wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bennett keeps working. #T7#
Bennett is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Helenius trying to control the position but Bennett is working away.
Helenius is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Bennett's shoulder. That is not cool.
Bennett is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Helenius wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bennett, who protects the arm well. #T8#
Helenius trying to control the position but Bennett is working away.
Bennett is looking to reverse the position.
Helenius wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bennett keeps working.
Bennett tries to buck Helenius off but Helenius is having none of it.#T9#
Helenius takes a little break here. Bennett wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Bennett tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bennett is not content to let Helenius control the position.
Bennett is looking to regain half guard here but Helenius keeps moving and retains side control. #T10#
Bennett is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Bennett is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Helenius's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Helenius! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Bennett has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rupert Helenius!
An out of breath Rupert Helenius thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 65     
Date:   Aug 09, 2023





187 cm
30 yrs
216 lbs



179 cm
39 yrs
232 lbs


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 40 wins and 32 losses; Darragh Fiachna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 20 losses; Thomas Bennett!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bennett tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fiachna sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bennett somewhat.
Bennett shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fiachna as he avoids it easily.
Fiachna feinted with a counter takedown.
Fiachna closes the distance and clinches up with Bennett, looking for a takedown. Fiachna pushes Bennett against the ropes but Bennett circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fiachna looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bennett shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fiachna sprawls well. Fiachna wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bennett gets slowly back to his feet.
Darragh Fiachna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Bennett.
Fiachna fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Fiachna gets caught napping as Bennett dives in and scores a takedown. Fiachna manages to retain guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiachna (0) vs (2) Bennett
Fiachna is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and 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.#SUB2#
Bennett is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Bennett drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fiachna manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bennett has Fiachna in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (2) vs (2) Bennett
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiachna controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Bennett has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fiachna can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fiachna trying to control the position from guard on top but Bennett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Fiachna pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bennett is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Bennett is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fiachna is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Bennett is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fiachna defends well.
Fiachna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bennett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fiachna trying to control but Bennett is working from the bottom.
Fiachna is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bennett keeping moving, preventing Fiachna from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Fiachna got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bennett has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fiachna has managed to get both his arms back between Bennett's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Fiachna trying to control but Bennett is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fiachna stands and throws Bennett's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (5) vs (2) Bennett
Fiachna wants to control but Bennett is keeping him busy.
Bennett is looking to regain half guard here but Fiachna keeps moving and retains side control.
Fiachna controlling the position from side mount.
Fiachna trying to control the position but Bennett is working away.
Bennett tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Fiachna is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Bennett is trying to escape and Fiachna transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Bennett is forced to tap! Nice work there by Fiachna! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Darragh Fiachna!
Darragh Fiachna thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 63     
Date:   Aug 04, 2023





179 cm
39 yrs
232 lbs



179 cm
38 yrs
183 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 19 losses; Thomas Bennett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 21 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bennett leaves Leifsson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Bennett drives through with a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bennett (2) vs (0) Leifsson#SUB#
Bennett has gone for a leg lock! Leifsson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bennett's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bennett (2) vs (2) Leifsson#SUB#
Leifsson avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Bennett looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Leifsson has picked Bennett up and slammed him! Bennett can't keep hold of the triangle and Leifsson manages to pass to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (2) vs (5) Leifsson
Bennett tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennett is working hard here to advance position.
Leifsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Leifsson is staying tight to Bennett's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T1#
Bennett is looking to reverse the position.
Bennett is not content to let Leifsson control the position.
Leifsson happy to just control the position for now.
Bennett tries to buck Leifsson off but Leifsson is having none of it.
Leifsson trying to control the position but Bennett is working away.
Bennett is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Leifsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bennett keeps working.
Bennett tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Leifsson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bennett has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bennett is looking to regain half guard here but Leifsson keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Leifsson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bennett knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
Leifsson is looking to take a break and control but Bennett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bennett trying to remain calm as Leifsson controls from the top position.
Bennett sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Leifsson wants to take a breather but Bennett is having none of it.
Bennett wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura 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.
Leifsson is keen to just control but Bennett is a slippery customer.#T4##SUB#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.
Leifsson moves into full mount! Bennett won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (2) vs (8) Leifsson
Leifsson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bennett is in all sorts of trouble here.
Leifsson fails to move to back control.
Leifsson controlling from mount.
Bennett is in all sorts of trouble here. #T5#
Bennett is trying to reverse the position but instead Leifsson has taken his back - oops!
Score +3 for taking back: Bennett (2) vs (11) Leifsson
Well, with Leifsson on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Bennett is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Bennett tries to break free.
A lull in the action here.
Bennett is trying to break free.
Leifsson trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Leifsson is hanging on to Bennett's back as he tries to escape. #SUB2#
Leifsson has the hooks in. Bennett is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Leifsson passes his arm under Bennett's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Bennett taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Skjoldr Leifsson!
After winning the bout, Skjoldr Leifsson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 61     
Date:   Jul 26, 2023





179 cm
39 yrs
232 lbs



187 cm
30 yrs
203 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 18 losses; Thomas Bennett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Travis Labuschagne!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Bennett throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Labuschagne was covering up waiting for the punch and Bennett finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bennett (2) vs (0) Labuschagne
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Bennett drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Labuschagne manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bennett has Labuschagne in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bennett (2) vs (2) Labuschagne#SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Labuschagne is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Bennett working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Labuschagne doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Labuschagne manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bennett is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bennett can't keep his opponent in guard - Labuschagne advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bennett is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Labuschagne jumps into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (2) vs (5) Labuschagne#T1##SUB2#
Labuschagne working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Labuschagne is looking to take a break and control but Bennett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Labuschagne is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bennett has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bennett tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Labuschagne presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Bennett (2) vs (7) Labuschagne
Bennett 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: Bennett (4) vs (7) Labuschagne#SUB#
Bennett drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Labuschagne dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bennett (4) vs (9) Labuschagne#SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Labuschagne passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (4) vs (12) Labuschagne#T2#
Bennett sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bennett is looking for a sweep. Labuschagne is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Labuschagne pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Bennett looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Labuschagne pushes past his half guard into mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (4) vs (15) Labuschagne
Labuschagne trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Bennett defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Labuschagne.
Bennett is looking to improve his position but Labuschagne isn't that keen on the idea.
Bennett regains half guard.#T3##SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.
Labuschagne wants to take a breather but Bennett is having none of it.
Labuschagne keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Labuschagne pulls his head out easily.
Bennett is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Labuschagne is looking for a kimura but Bennett is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Labuschagne to get the leverage. #T4#
Labuschagne trying to control the action but Bennett is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bennett has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Labuschagne escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Labuschagne!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (4) vs (18) Labuschagne
Bennett is trying to get back to half guard.
Labuschagne wants to control but Bennett is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Labuschagne wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bennett, who protects the arm well.
Labuschagne tries to move to mount but Bennett blocks the move with his legs.
Labuschagne wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bennett keeps working. #T5#
Bennett is looking for a sweep.
Labuschagne tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bennett's legs.
Bennett is trying to improve his position.
Labuschagne trying to control the action but Bennett is working from the bottom.
Bennett is trying to get back to half guard.
Bennett looks to move to half guard but instead Labuschagne has passed into mount! Damn!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Bennett (4) vs (20) Labuschagne
Labuschagne takes Bennett's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Bennett (4) vs (23) Labuschagne#T6#
Bennett is trying to break free. #SUB2#
Labuschagne is persistently looking for the submission but Bennett is defending it well. #SUB2#
Bennett preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Labuschagne.
Bennett can't escape the position.
Bennett prevents Labuschagne from getting a body triangle.
You can see the frustration on Bennett's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Bennett tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Labuschagne trying to control but Bennett is having none of it.
Bennett looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Bennett (4) vs (26) Labuschagne#T7#
Labuschagne tries to keep control of the position but Bennett is staying busy.
Bennett is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Labuschagne controlling from the back.
Bennett staying busy and making it hard for Labuschagne to control.
I really don't envy Bennett right now.
Bennett is working hard here to advance position.
Labuschagne is looking to control Bennett but Bennett is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Bennett is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Labuschagne.
Our spies down at at Gentleman's Club inform us that Labuschagne has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Labuschagne trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position. #T8##SUB2#
Labuschagne is looking for the choke from the back position but Bennett is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Labuschagne tightening his grip on Bennett, looking for the choke.
Bennett is really stuck here. #SUB2#
Labuschagne looking for the choke from the back.
Bennett is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Bennett turns into Labuschagne and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bennett (6) vs (26) Labuschagne#SUB2#
Labuschagne working for a triangle but Bennett defends it easily.
Bennett is looking to advance position but Labuschagne has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bennett (6) vs (30) Labuschagne#T9#
Bennett wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Bennett (6) vs (33) Labuschagne#SUB2#
Labuschagne working for a choke but Bennett is defending well.
Labuschagne trying to control.
Bennett is in bad spot here.
Bennett tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Bennett working to try and regain half guard.
Bennett is squirming around, avoiding Labuschagne's attempts to control the action. #T10##SUB2#
Labuschagne is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Bennett is surviving well by controlling Labuschagne's body position as best he can.
Labuschagne forces the positional change into back control.
Score +3 for taking back: Bennett (6) vs (36) Labuschagne
Labuschagne has the hooks in. Bennett is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Labuschagne tightening his grip on Bennett, looking for the choke.
Bennett turns into Labuschagne and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bennett (8) vs (36) Labuschagne#SUB#
Bennett drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Labuschagne manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bennett has Labuschagne in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bennett (8) vs (38) Labuschagne#SUB#
Bennett is looking for a triangle but Labuschagne pushes his legs off easily. #T11#
Labuschagne wants to control from the top but Bennett keeps moving. #SUB#
Bennett had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Labuschagne defends it easily.
Labuschagne trying to control but Bennett is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bennett is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Labuschagne defends well.#SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Labuschagne passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (8) vs (41) Labuschagne#T12##SUB2#
Labuschagne tries for a kimura but Bennett is defending well.
Bennett tries to buck Labuschagne off but Labuschagne is having none of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Labuschagne wants to control but Bennett is keeping him busy.
Labuschagne tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Bennett manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bennett (10) vs (41) Labuschagne#SUB2#
Labuschagne looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Bennett is looking for a kimura here. #T13#
Labuschagne trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Labuschagne actively working from the bottom here.
Labuschagne gets full guard.
Bennett works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Bennett is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Labuschagne regains full guard. Nicely done.
Labuschagne keeping full guard, as Bennett tries to pass. #T14##SUB#
Bennett is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Labuschagne is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Labuschagne has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bennett (10) vs (43) Labuschagne
Labuschagne passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (10) vs (46) Labuschagne
Bennett is trying to work for a sweep but Labuschagne has mounted him!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Bennett (10) vs (48) Labuschagne#SUB2#
Labuschagne looking to isolate an arm here. Bennett doesn't see it coming and as Labuschagne extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Labuschagne!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Travis Labuschagne!
An out of breath Travis Labuschagne thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 60     
Date:   Jul 23, 2023





178 cm
41 yrs
158 lbs



179 cm
39 yrs
232 lbs


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 39 wins and 37 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 17 losses; Thomas Bennett!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Al Jhit feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (0) Bennett#SUB2#
Bennett throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Al Jhit escapes and throws Bennett's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (5) vs (0) Bennett
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bennett gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Al Jhit (7) vs (0) Bennett
Bennett is working to get back to half guard.
Bennett is controlling an arm, preventing Al Jhit from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Bennett has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Al Jhit (10) vs (0) Bennett#SUB#
Bennett preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Al Jhit. #SUB#
Bennett defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Al Jhit's arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennett is in bad spot here.
Bennett staying busy and making it hard for Al Jhit to control. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Bennett's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Al Jhit tries to keep control of the position but Bennett is staying busy.
Al Jhit keeps control of the position as Bennett tries to break free.
Al Jhit doesn't have the hooks in and Bennett manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (10) vs (2) Bennett#SUB2#
Bennett drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Al Jhit manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bennett has Al Jhit in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (12) vs (2) Bennett
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.
Al Jhit 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.
Bennett keeping moving, preventing Al Jhit from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB2#
Bennett is looking for a triangle here but Al Jhit uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (15) vs (2) Bennett
Al Jhit trying to control the action but Bennett is working from the bottom.
Bennett is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bennett is trying to work for a sweep but Al Jhit has mounted him!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Al Jhit (17) vs (2) Bennett
Al Jhit can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bennett is looking to escape.
Bennett is looking to get to half guard.
Bennett sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bennett is staying active underneath Al Jhit, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've been hearing good reports from Al Jhit'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.#T3##SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Al Jhit pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Al Jhit pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Bennett has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Al Jhit escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Al Jhit!
Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (20) vs (2) Bennett
Bennett tries to bench press Al Jhit off him but Al Jhit keeps the position.
Bennett seems a little lost for a moment, as Al Jhit dominates the positioning.
Bennett is looking to regain half guard here but Al Jhit keeps moving and retains side control.
Al Jhit is looking to take a break and control but Bennett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Bennett is trying to get back to half guard.
Al Jhit works to advance to full mount. Bennett defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Al Jhit (22) vs (2) Bennett
Bennett is trying to reverse the position but instead Al Jhit has taken his back - oops!
Score +3 for taking back: Al Jhit (25) vs (2) Bennett
Bennett is in bad spot here. #SUB#
Al Jhit tightening his grip on Bennett, looking for the choke.
Bennett tries to escape the position.
Bennett is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Al Jhit has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Bennett is defending well but eventually Al Jhit manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Bennett has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bazar Al Jhit!
A victorious Bazar Al Jhit thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 56     
Date:   Jul 07, 2023





160 cm
30 yrs
145 lbs



179 cm
38 yrs
232 lbs


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 17 wins and 13 losses; Jerry Curls! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 16 losses; Thomas Bennett!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bennett shoots in and drives through. Curls sprawls well.
Bennett shoots in and drives through. Curls sprawls well.
As Bennett tries to get set, Curls tries to push him back and clinch up but Bennett manages to avoid the attempt.
Bennett shoots for a double leg takedown but Curls sprawls well. He's pushed Bennett's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jerry Curls has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Bennett.#TD#
Curls changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bennett looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Curls (4) vs (0) Bennett
Bennett manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bennett is looking for a sweep. Curls is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Curls moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Bennett.
Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (7) vs (0) Bennett
Bennett is trying to work for a sweep but Curls has mounted him!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Curls (9) vs (0) Bennett#T1##SUB#
Bennett tries to improve his position but Curls has taken his back! Curls has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Bennett tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Curls pushes Bennett away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jerry Curls!
Jerry Curls thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 52     
Date:   Jun 21, 2023





179 cm
38 yrs
232 lbs



179 cm
38 yrs
183 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 15 losses; Thomas Bennett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 17 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Leifsson stops a takedown attempt from Bennett.
Bennett gets underhooks to prevent Leifsson's takedown attempt.
Leifsson is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Bennett gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Bennett works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bennett (2) vs (0) Leifsson#SUB#
Bennett drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Leifsson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bennett has Leifsson in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bennett (2) vs (2) Leifsson#SUB#
Bennett has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Leifsson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Leifsson wants to control from the top but Bennett keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bennett throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Bennett escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Leifsson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1##SUB#
Bennett working for a triangle but Leifsson defends it easily.
Leifsson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (2) vs (5) Leifsson
Bennett is trying to improve his position.
Leifsson controlling the position from side mount.
Bennett gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Leifsson is trying to control the action in half guard but Bennett is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Leifsson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bennett!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (2) vs (8) Leifsson
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Leifsson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bennett working to try and regain half guard.
Leifsson looking to control but Bennett is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bennett working to try and regain half guard.
Bennett regains half guard.#SUB#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Leifsson wants to pass to mount but Bennett is defending the position.
Bennett tries to roll over but Leifsson keeps him under control.#SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Leifsson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bennett has a hand on Leifsson's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Leifsson takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (2) vs (11) Leifsson
Leifsson is trying to take his opponent's back.
Bennett tries to reverse the position but Leifsson maintains control.#T4#
Bennett looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Bennett (2) vs (14) Leifsson
A lull in the action here.
Bennett tries to break free.
Leifsson is looking to control Bennett but Bennett is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Leifsson doesn't have the hooks in and Bennett manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bennett (4) vs (14) Leifsson
Bennett trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Leifsson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bennett (4) vs (16) Leifsson#SUB#
Bennett is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Bennett throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Leifsson escapes and throws Bennett's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (4) vs (19) Leifsson
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T5#
Bennett is not content to let Leifsson control the position.
Bennett gets back to half guard.
Leifsson is trying to control the action in half guard but Bennett is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Leifsson content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Leifsson moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Bennett.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (4) vs (22) Leifsson#T6#
Bennett is looking to reverse the position.
Leifsson trying to control the action but Bennett is working from the bottom.
Bennett is looking to reverse the position.
Leifsson controls the position from side control.
Bennett is looking for a sweep.#T7#
Leifsson takes a little break here. Bennett wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Leifsson trying to control the position but Bennett is working away.
Bennett tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bennett is not content to let Leifsson control the position.
Bennett is looking to reverse the position.
Leifsson trying to control the action but Bennett is working from the bottom. #T8#
Bennett is looking to regain half guard here but Leifsson keeps moving and retains side control.
Leifsson trying to control the position but Bennett is working away.
Bennett is trying to improve his position.
Leifsson is looking to take a break and control but Bennett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bennett is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T9##SUB2#
Leifsson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bennett tries to buck Leifsson off but Leifsson is having none of it.
Bennett is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Bennett looking for subs from the bottom but Leifsson mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (4) vs (25) Leifsson
Leifsson trying to control but Bennett is having none of it. #T10#
Bennett is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bennett is trying to reverse the position but instead Leifsson has taken his back - oops!
Score +3 for taking back: Bennett (4) vs (28) Leifsson#SUB2#
Leifsson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Bennett has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Leifsson is trying to stick to Bennett's back but Bennett is turning into Leifsson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Leifsson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bennett.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bennett (6) vs (28) Leifsson
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Leifsson holds on and takes a little breather. #T11##SUB#
Bennett drops back, looking for a kneebar! Leifsson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Leifsson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Leifsson!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bennett (6) vs (32) Leifsson
Bennett is looking for a sweep.
Leifsson is looking to take a break and control but Bennett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Leifsson controls the position from side control.
Bennett is looking for a sweep.#T12#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Bennett is not content to let Leifsson control the position.
Bennett is looking for a sweep.#T13#
Bennett is working hard here to advance position.
Leifsson trying to control the position but Bennett is working away.
Bennett tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bennett manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Bennett with the active half guard here but Leifsson passes nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (6) vs (35) Leifsson
Leifsson trying to control the action but Bennett is working from the bottom.
Bennett is looking for a sweep.#T14#
Bennett is not content to let Leifsson control the position.
Bennett is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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. #SUB2#
Leifsson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Leifsson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Leifsson is looking to take a break and control but Bennett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leifsson wins on points by 35 to 6.
A very excited looking Skjoldr Leifsson 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.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 51     
Date:   Jun 14, 2023





179 cm
38 yrs
232 lbs



173 cm
31 yrs
157 lbs


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 11 wins and 15 losses; Thomas Bennett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 10 losses; Hirata Hitoshi!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hitoshi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bennett swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Hitoshi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bennett is trying to defend but Hitoshi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bennett (0) vs (2) Hitoshi#SUB#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Hitoshi is looking for a kimura but Bennett is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hitoshi to get the leverage. #SUB#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.
Bennett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.
Bennett moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitoshi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bennett swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Bennett looking for a guillotine here but Hitoshi defends easily. #SUB2#
Hitoshi drops back looking for a leg! Bennett is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bennett manages to kick Hitoshi off! Hitoshi jumps back into Bennett's guard. #T1#
Hitoshi looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Bennett escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hitoshi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Hitoshi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hitoshi looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hitoshi drops back looking for a leg! Bennett is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bennett manages to kick Hitoshi off! Hitoshi jumps back into Bennett's guard. #SUB#
Bennett is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Hitoshi has his hands clasped together but Bennett extends and breaks Hitoshi's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Bennett.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thomas Bennett!
Thomas Bennett tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 49     
Date:   Jun 04, 2023





179 cm
38 yrs
232 lbs



179 cm
38 yrs
183 lbs


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 11 wins and 14 losses; Thomas Bennett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 16 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Leifsson instigates a clinch.
Bennett is trying to drag Leifsson to the mat but Leifsson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Bennett gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Leifsson.
Bennett stops a takedown attempt from Leifsson.
Bennett goes for a takedown attempt but Leifsson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL2#
Leifsson has closed the distance and engaged Bennett in a clinch.
Bennett wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Bennett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bennett is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Leifsson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Leifsson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bennett pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Bennett lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bennett (2) vs (0) Leifsson#SUB#
Bennett looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Leifsson is trying to control but can't. #T1##SUB#
Bennett is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Leifsson won't allow Bennett to pass to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Leifsson manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Bennett drops back, looking for a kneebar! Leifsson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Leifsson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Leifsson!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bennett (2) vs (4) Leifsson
Bennett is trying to get 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.#T2#
Leifsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bennett keeps working.
Bennett tries to buck Leifsson off but Leifsson is having none of it.
Leifsson trying to control the action but Bennett is working from the bottom.
Bennett is looking to regain half guard here but Leifsson keeps moving and retains side control.
Bennett is working hard here to advance 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.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Leifsson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#T3#
Bennett gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Bennett looking for a kimura from the bottom but Leifsson passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (2) vs (7) Leifsson
Bennett gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Leifsson moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Bennett.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (2) vs (10) Leifsson
Bennett is trying to get back to half guard.
Leifsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bennett keeps working. #T4#
Bennett gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Leifsson is keen to just control but Bennett is a slippery customer.
Well, if Leifsson 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. #SUB#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Leifsson pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Leifsson prevents Bennett from improving his position.#SUB#
Bennett looking for a kimura from the bottom but Leifsson passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (2) vs (13) Leifsson#T5#
Leifsson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Bennett's shoulder. That is not cool.
Bennett is looking to regain half guard here but Leifsson keeps moving and retains side control.
Bennett seems a little lost for a moment, as Leifsson dominates the positioning.
Bennett is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Leifsson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T6##SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Leifsson pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Bennett has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Leifsson escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Leifsson!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (2) vs (16) Leifsson
Bennett tries to bench press Leifsson off him but Leifsson keeps the position.
Leifsson trying to control the action but Bennett is working from the bottom.
Bennett is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T7#
Bennett regains half guard.
Leifsson sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.
Bennett is looking for a sweep. Leifsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Leifsson seems content to control.
Leifsson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (2) vs (19) Leifsson
Leifsson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T8#
Leifsson wants to control the pace but Bennett is squirming around nicely.
Leifsson prevents Bennett from getting the reversal.
Leifsson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bennett is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bennett 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: Bennett (4) vs (19) Leifsson
Leifsson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bennett manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bennett (4) vs (21) Leifsson#T9##SUB#
Bennett looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Leifsson has picked Bennett up and slammed him! Bennett can't keep hold of the triangle and Leifsson manages to pass to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (4) vs (24) Leifsson
Bennett is looking for a sweep.
Leifsson just content to control the position.
Bennett gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bennett is in trouble now - Leifsson has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (4) vs (27) Leifsson
Leifsson manages to capitalize on a mistake by Bennett to take his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Bennett (4) vs (30) Leifsson
Bennett is really stuck here.
Bennett breaks Leifsson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bennett (6) vs (30) Leifsson#SUB#
Bennett is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Leifsson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Leifsson has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bennett (6) vs (32) Leifsson#T10##SUB#
Bennett working for submissions but it's allowed Leifsson to get to half guard.
Leifsson controlling the action here. #SUB#
Bennett looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Leifsson pushes past his half guard into mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (6) vs (35) Leifsson
Bennett tries to improve his position but instead Leifsson has taken his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Bennett (6) vs (38) Leifsson
Leifsson doesn't have the hooks in and Bennett manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bennett (8) vs (38) Leifsson
Leifsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T11#
Leifsson keeping full guard, as Bennett tries to pass.
Leifsson controls Bennett momentarily but Bennett frees himself.
Bennett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leifsson is keeping the position for now.
Bennett trying to move into half guard but instead Leifsson has managed to sweep!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bennett (8) vs (40) Leifsson
Leifsson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Leifsson wants to control from the top but Bennett keeps moving. #T12##SUB#
Bennett is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Leifsson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Leifsson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bennett knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.
Leifsson is controlling the pace. #SUB#
Bennett looking for a kimura from the bottom but Leifsson passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (8) vs (43) Leifsson#T13#
Bennett is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bennett is being controlled here.
Bennett is looking to regain half guard here but Leifsson keeps moving and retains side control.
Leifsson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Bennett will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Bennett is looking to regain half guard here but Leifsson keeps moving and retains side control. #T14#
A lull in the action here.
Bennett tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Leifsson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bennett manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Leifsson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.
Bennett is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leifsson moves into full mount! Bennett won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (8) vs (46) Leifsson

And that's the end of the fight!
Leifsson wins on points by 46 to 8.
A very excited looking Skjoldr Leifsson 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.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 46     
Date:   Jun 01, 2023





193 cm
41 yrs
214 lbs



179 cm
38 yrs
232 lbs


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 27 wins and 30 losses; Jab Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 13 losses; Thomas Bennett!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bennett has a takedown stuffed.
Bennett fails with the takedown.
Brown tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bennett manages to circle out of the way.
Bennett closes the distance and clinches up with Brown, looking for a takedown. Bennett pushes Brown against the ropes but Brown circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jab Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Bennett.
Bennett shoots in looking for a takedown but Brown manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bennett's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bennett with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Brown holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD#
Brown jumps 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.
Bennett tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.
Bennett trying to move into half guard but instead Brown has managed to sweep!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (0) Bennett#SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Brown passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennett is staying active underneath Brown, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bennett trying to get back to full guard but Brown takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (5) vs (0) Bennett
Brown will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bennett is trying desperately to improve position.#T1##SUB#
Brown is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Bennett to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Bennett shrugs it off.
Brown trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bennett is trying to reverse the position but instead Brown has taken his back - oops!
Score +3 for taking back: Brown (8) vs (0) Bennett
Bennett staying busy and making it hard for Brown to control.
Bennett is really stuck here.
Brown has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Bennett's body. #SUB#
Brown looking to break Bennett's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bennett remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Brown will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Brown working for a choke but Bennett is defending well.
Brown keeps control of the position as Bennett tries to break free. #T2#
I would not like to be Bennett right now.
Bennett turns into Brown and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (8) vs (2) Bennett
Bennett looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Bennett drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Brown manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bennett has Brown in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (10) vs (2) Bennett
Brown passes Bennett's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily.
Bennett tries to roll over but Brown keeps him under control.#T3#
Brown wants to control but Bennett is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Brown is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brown wants to control but Bennett is keeping him busy.
We've been hearing good reports from Brown'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.
Brown perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bennett manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
Bennett has his foot on Brown's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brown works his way back into a safe position though.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Bennett is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Bennett isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Brown stacks Bennett on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Brown!
Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (13) vs (2) Bennett
Brown controlling from side mount. #T4#
Bennett manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (13) vs (4) Bennett#SUB2#
Bennett is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Bennett is working for a kimura but Brown is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Bennett is working for a kimura but Brown is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Bennett seems to be looking for submissions. #T5#
Brown moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Bennett drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Brown dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (15) vs (4) Bennett
Brown trying to control but Bennett is working from the bottom.
Brown passes Bennett's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bennett is staying active underneath Brown, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.
Brown controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T6#
Bennett tries to roll over but Brown keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brown wants to pass to mount but Bennett is defending the position. #SUB2#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Brown wants to work for an arm triangle but Bennett is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Brown wants to free his trapped foot but Bennett is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bennett trying to get back to full guard but Brown takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (18) vs (4) Bennett
Brown trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T7#
Brown controlling from mount.
Bennett is trying desperately to improve position.
Brown tries to control but Bennett wriggling away.
Bennett looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Brown (21) vs (4) Bennett
You can see the frustration on Bennett's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Brown struggling to keep hold of the position. #T8#
Bennett tries to escape but Brown has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Bennett showing good submission defense here. #SUB#
Bennett is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Brown has locked on a rear naked choke here! Bennett is tapping out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jab Brown!
Our winner, Jab Brown, 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.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 44     
Date:   May 30, 2023





179 cm
38 yrs
232 lbs



166 cm
44 yrs
151 lbs


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 11 wins and 12 losses; Thomas Bennett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 99 wins and 53 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice sprawl there from Pavlov as Bennett shoots in.#TD#
Bennett shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bennett showed some decent athleticism there.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bennett (2) vs (0) Pavlov
Pavlov is trying to get back to full guard.
Pavlov trying to control but Bennett postures up. #SUB#
Bennett is working for a kimura but Pavlov is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pavlov is pressing down on Bennett's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Bennett drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bennett jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov keeping full guard, as Bennett tries to pass.
Bennett has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB#
Bennett drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bennett jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pavlov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bennett (2) vs (2) Pavlov
Pavlov sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1##SUB#
Bennett is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pavlov is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Bennett has his foot on Pavlov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pavlov works his way back into a safe position though.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Bennett keeps moving. #SUB#
Pavlov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bennett has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pavlov has managed to get both his arms back between Bennett's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Bennett working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pavlov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pavlov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pavlov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pavlov pushing down on Bennett's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bennett works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Bennett is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pavlov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pavlov advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (2) vs (5) Pavlov
Bennett stops Pavlov from passing to mount.
Bennett is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pavlov is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Bennett's shoulder. That is not cool.
Bennett tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pavlov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pavlov taking a breather here.
Bennett manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bennett (4) vs (5) Pavlov#T3##SUB#
Bennett is trying to work for a kimura but Pavlov is defending well.
Pavlov gets full guard.
Bennett postures up.
Pavlov 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.
Pavlov is pulling down on Bennett's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Bennett drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bennett jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Bennett drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pavlov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bennett has Pavlov in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bennett (4) vs (7) Pavlov#SUB#
Bennett is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pavlov defends well.
Pavlov sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T4#
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Bennett keeps moving. #SUB#
Bennett had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pavlov defends it easily.
Pavlov works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.
Pavlov wants to control but Bennett is keeping him busy.
My spies in Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch inform me that Pavlov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pavlov wants to take a breather but Bennett is having none of it. #T5#
Bennett works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Bennett is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Bennett looking for a guillotine here but Pavlov defends easily.
Pavlov pushing down on Bennett's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bennett tries to get to full guard but Pavlov has control of the leg. #SUB#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pavlov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bennett!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (4) vs (10) Pavlov
Bennett is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bennett has given up his back. Will we see Pavlov going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Bennett (4) vs (13) Pavlov#T6#
Pavlov controlling the position well here. Bennett rolled but Pavlov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Pavlov struggling to keep hold of the position.
Pavlov controlling from the back.
Pavlov wants to control but Bennett is keeping busy.
Bennett can't escape the position.
Bennett is working hard here to advance position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Pavlov controlling the positon.
Bennett looking very determined here, making life difficult for Pavlov.
Pavlov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up. #T7#
Bennett wants to escape the position. #SUB2#
Pavlov working for a choke but Bennett is defending well.
Pavlov tries to keep control of the position but Bennett is staying busy.
Bennett turns into Pavlov and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bennett (6) vs (13) Pavlov#SUB#
Bennett thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pavlov working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Bennett has gone for a leg lock! Pavlov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bennett's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bennett (6) vs (15) Pavlov#T8#
Pavlov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Bennett keeps moving. #SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pavlov advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (6) vs (18) Pavlov
Bennett is looking to regain half guard here but Pavlov keeps moving and retains side control.
A lull in the action here as Pavlov stalls from top position.
Bennett tries to bench press Pavlov off him but Pavlov keeps the position.
Bennett manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pavlov's best efforts.
Pavlov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T9#
Bennett is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
Well, if Pavlov 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. #SUB#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.
Pavlov controlling the action here.
Bennett is trying to get back to full guard.
Pavlov sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.#T10#
Pavlov passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (6) vs (21) Pavlov
Pavlov looking to control but Bennett is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bennett is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pavlov content just to control the position here.
Pavlov looking to control but Bennett is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pavlov controlling his opponent.
Pavlov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bennett is looking to escape.
Bennett is looking to get to half guard.#T11#
Pavlov controlling his opponent.
Bennett is trying to escape the mount.
Pavlov tries to control but Bennett wriggling away.
Bennett tries to reverse the position but Pavlov maintains control.
Pavlov content just to control the position here.
Pavlov looking to control but Bennett is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T12#
Bennett is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pavlov content just to control the position here.
Bennett keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pavlov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bennett is desperately trying to improve his position but Pavlov has a good base and remains in mount.
Pavlov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bennett is looking to escape.
Bennett is desperately trying to improve his position but Pavlov has a good base and remains in mount.
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Bennett is squirming around nicely.
Bennett tries to reverse the position but Pavlov maintains control.#T13#
Pavlov controlling the pace for now.
Bennett tries to reverse the position but Pavlov maintains control.
Bennett sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Pavlov wants to take a breather but Bennett is having none of it. #SUB#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pavlov pulls his head out easily.
Pavlov is controlling the pace. #SUB#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pavlov pulls his head out easily.
Well, if Pavlov 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. #T14##SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pavlov trying to control the pace.
Pavlov trying to control from half guard but Bennett is working away. #SUB#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Bennett is defending well.
Bennett wants to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov wins on points by 21 to 6.
A relieved looking Matvey Pavlov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 42     
Date:   May 29, 2023





160 cm
30 yrs
145 lbs



179 cm
38 yrs
232 lbs


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 8 losses; Jerry Curls! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 11 losses; Thomas Bennett!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nice sprawl there from Curls as Bennett shoots in.#TD2#
Bennett looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Curls!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Curls (0) vs (4) Bennett#SUB2#
Bennett thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Curls tries to bench press Bennett off him but Bennett keeps the position. #SUB2#
Bennett tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bennett has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Bennett goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Curls rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bennett's guard! Nice work there by Curls!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Curls (2) vs (4) Bennett
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curls content to stall in guard here.
Curls trying to control the position from guard on top but Bennett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB2#
Curls avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bennett can't keep his opponent in guard - Curls advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bennett tries to get to full guard but Curls has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Curls passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (5) vs (4) Bennett
Curls mounts Bennett! Really nice guard pass there!
Curls trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bennett is looking to get to half guard.#T2#
Curls controlling from the full mount.
Bennett is looking to get to half guard.
Bennett 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: Curls (5) vs (6) Bennett
Bennett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Curls swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Bennett has gone for a leg lock! Curls slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bennett's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Curls (7) vs (6) Bennett#SUB2#
Bennett escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Curls gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bennett lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Curls (7) vs (8) Bennett
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#
Bennett sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Curls's guard. #SUB2#
Bennett is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Bennett is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Curls defends it well.
Curls trying to hold on to Bennett's head to control him but Bennett postures up. #SUB2#
Bennett is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Curls doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bennett. #SUB2#
Bennett is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Curls is just riding it out for now. Bennett eventually gives up the hold. #T4##SUB2#
Bennett is looking for a kimura but Curls is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bennett to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Bennett is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Curls sees it coming and defends easily.
Bennett tries to pass the half guard into mount. Curls knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Bennett trying to work for an americana but Curls has managed to regain full guard.
Bennett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Curls is controlling Bennett's posture.#SUB2#
Bennett drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Curls manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bennett has Curls in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Curls (9) vs (8) Bennett#T5#
Curls advances to half guard.
Curls moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (12) vs (8) Bennett#SUB#
Curls looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Curls moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Bennett is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Curls moves into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Curls (14) vs (8) Bennett#T6#
Bennett can't escape the position.
Curls controlling from mount.
Bennett is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Curls looking to control but Bennett is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bennett is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bennett regains half guard.
Curls is looking to take a break and control but Bennett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bennett wants to get back to full guard.#T7##SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Curls pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Curls moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Bennett.
Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (17) vs (8) Bennett
Bennett is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bennett manages to work his way to half guard, despite Curls's best efforts.#SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Curls pulls his head out easily.
Curls seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bennett does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Curls passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bennett!
Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (20) vs (8) Bennett
Bennett can't escape the position. #T8#
Curls looking to control but Bennett is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bennett manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Bennett wants to improve his position but Curls is controlling well.
Curls wants to take a breather but Bennett is having none of it.
Bennett wants to sweep but Curls has passed to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (23) vs (8) Bennett
Bennett is looking to reverse the position.#T9#
Bennett sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Curls pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Curls moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Bennett.
Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (26) vs (8) Bennett
Bennett tries to buck Curls off but Curls is having none of it.
Curls wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bennett keeps working.
Bennett is looking to regain half guard here but Curls keeps moving and retains side control.
Curls content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T10#
Bennett tries to bench press Curls off him but Curls keeps the position.
Bennett keeps trying to improve his position.
Curls has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Curls (28) vs (8) Bennett
Curls takes Bennett's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Curls (31) vs (8) Bennett
Bennett is trying to break free. #SUB#
Bennett tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Curls has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Bennett is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jerry Curls!
Jerry Curls seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 39     
Date:   May 26, 2023





181 cm
26 yrs
185 lbs



179 cm
38 yrs
232 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 12 losses; Ikemba Okoye! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 11 losses; Thomas Bennett!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Okoye shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bennett sprawls well. Bennett wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Okoye gets slowly back to his feet.
Okoye shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Bennett feints and as Okoye raises his hands in defense, Bennett changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Okoye (0) vs (2) Bennett#SUB2#
Bennett thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Bennett thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Okoye seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB2#
Bennett is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Okoye 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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Okoye looking for a guillotine here but Bennett defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Okoye looking for a guillotine here but Bennett defends easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Okoye is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Okoye (2) vs (2) Bennett#T1##SUB2#
Bennett has his foot on Okoye's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Okoye works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Okoye is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Bennett working for a triangle but Okoye defends it easily. #SUB2#
Bennett is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Bennett is looking for a triangle but Okoye pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Bennett working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Okoye doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Okoye manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bennett can't keep his opponent in guard - Okoye advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Okoye is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Okoye pulls his head out easily. #T2##SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Okoye looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Okoye is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bennett has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3##SUB#
Okoye seems to be working for a kimura but Bennett defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Okoye is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bennett doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Okoye. #SUB#
Okoye is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bennett sees it coming and defends easily.
Bennett is looking to improve his position.
Bennett keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Okoye looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Okoye pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Okoye is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bennett!
Score +3 for passing guard: Okoye (5) vs (2) Bennett
Bennett gets back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bennett manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Bennett working for a triangle but Okoye defends it easily. #SUB#
Okoye drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Okoye jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Okoye thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Okoye thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Okoye is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Bennett is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Okoye is aware though and is defending well.#T5##SUB#
Okoye drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Okoye jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Okoye thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Okoye is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Bennett is looking to cinch up a triangle. Okoye throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Bennett's body to avoid the submission. Bennett has instead reached around Okoye's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Bennett arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Thomas Bennett!
Thomas Bennett bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 38     
Date:   May 25, 2023





167 cm
32 yrs
146 lbs



179 cm
38 yrs
232 lbs


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 12 losses; Ricky Judge! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 11 losses; Thomas Bennett!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bennett fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Judge avoids it really well and circles away.
Bennett shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Judge feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Judge (2) vs (0) Bennett
Judge stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bennett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Judge wants to control from the top but Bennett keeps moving. #SUB2#
Bennett is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Judge is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Judge got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bennett has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Judge has managed to get both his arms back between Bennett's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Bennett had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Judge defends it easily.#SUB2#
Bennett throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Judge avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Judge trying to control but Bennett is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Judge slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Judge (5) vs (0) Bennett#T1##SUB#
Judge tries for a kimura but Bennett is defending well. #SUB#
Judge is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bennett is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Judge 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.
Bennett tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bennett is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Judge's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Judge wants to work for an arm triangle but Bennett is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bennett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Judge is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bennett has managed to free his arm - good work.
Judge wants to control but Bennett is keeping him busy. #T2##SUB2#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bennett is staying active underneath Judge, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Judge is working for a kimura but Bennett is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Judge pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.
Bennett tries to roll over but Judge keeps him under control.
Judge trying to mount his opponent but Bennett defends it. #SUB#
Judge is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T3##SUB#
Judge is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bennett sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bennett is pressing down on Judge's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Judge might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Bennett is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Judge passes Bennett's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Judge wants to control but Bennett is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Judge pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Judge is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Judge is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bennett defends it well. #T4##SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Judge pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Judge trying to mount his opponent but Bennett defends it. #SUB#
Judge wants to work for an arm triangle but Bennett is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Judge is working for a kimura but Bennett is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Judge is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bennett defends it well. #SUB2#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Judge seems to be working for a kimura but Bennett defends the submission attempt.#T5##SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Judge looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Judge wants to work for an arm triangle but Bennett is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T6#
Bennett wants to improve his position but Judge is controlling well. #SUB#
Judge is trying to work for a kimura but Bennett is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bennett manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Judge has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Bennett to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Judge is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Bennett pulls down on the head and he's put Judge to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Thomas Bennett!
In his post fight interview, Thomas Bennett started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 34     
Date:   May 21, 2023





179 cm
38 yrs
232 lbs



185 cm
31 yrs
177 lbs


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 9 wins and 10 losses; Thomas Bennett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Rupert Helenius!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Bennett shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Helenius's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bennett (2) vs (0) Helenius#SUB2#
Helenius working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bennett doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bennett manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Helenius is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Bennett rolls with it to try and escape but Helenius cranks on the arm and Bennett is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rupert Helenius!
During a confident post fight interview, Rupert Helenius thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 32     
Date:   May 19, 2023





179 cm
38 yrs
232 lbs



178 cm
39 yrs
184 lbs


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 9 wins and 9 losses; Thomas Bennett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 26 losses; Donald Trump!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bennett shoots in looking for a takedown. Trump tries to sprawl out of it but Bennett keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Trump manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bennett is trying hard to land a takedown here. Trump sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Trump manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bennett on his heels. He'll look to pass Bennett's guard now, I'm sure.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bennett (0) vs (2) Trump#SUB#
Bennett escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Trump gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Trump works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bennett is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump is taking a breather. Bennett 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.
Bennett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Trump sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Bennett looking for subs from the bottom but Trump mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (0) vs (5) Trump
Bennett is trying to escape the mount.
Trump is trying to take his opponent's back.
Bennett is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bennett is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T2#
Trump controlling from mount.
Bennett manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.
Trump is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bennett is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Trump pulls his head out easily.
My spies in HELLCADEMY BJJ inform me that Trump has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T3##SUB#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.
Trump wants to control but Bennett is keeping him busy.
Trump looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Trump looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Bennett is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Trump pulls his head out easily.
Trump trying to control the action but Bennett is working from the bottom.
Bennett wants to sweep but Trump has passed to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (0) vs (8) Trump
Bennett seems a little lost for a moment, as Trump dominates the positioning.
Bennett is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Trump is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Bennett is trying to escape and Trump transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Bennett is forced to tap! Nice work there by Trump! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Donald Trump!
Donald Trump seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 31     
Date:   May 18, 2023





184 cm
30 yrs
160 lbs



179 cm
38 yrs
232 lbs


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 1 losses; Zabit Hussein! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; Thomas Bennett!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Hussein clinches.
Hussein wants to take the fight to the mat but Bennett manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hussein changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bennett fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bennett tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hussein sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bennett somewhat.#CL#
Hussein rushes Bennett and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#TD#
Hussein pulls Bennett into guard. #SUB#
Hussein had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bennett defends it easily.
Hussein keeping full guard, as Bennett tries to pass. #SUB2#
Bennett drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hussein dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hussein (2) vs (0) Bennett
Hussein 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.#SUB2#
Hussein got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bennett has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hussein has managed to get both his arms back between Bennett's legs - danger averted.
Bennett can't keep his opponent in guard - Hussein advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1##SUB2#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bennett is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Hussein is looking for a kimura but Bennett is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hussein to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hussein pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Hussein has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Bennett defend it? Hussein steps over the head and cranks it - Bennett is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Hussein!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Zabit Hussein!
Zabit Hussein 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.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 30     
Date:   May 17, 2023





179 cm
38 yrs
232 lbs



184 cm
37 yrs
186 lbs


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 8 wins and 8 losses; Thomas Bennett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 12 losses; Cole Orion!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bennett looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Orion shoots in and bounces Bennett off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bennett (0) vs (2) Orion#SUB#
Bennett had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Orion defends it easily.
Orion tries to free his leg and advance position but Bennett is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bennett keeping full guard, as Orion tries to pass. #SUB2#
Orion drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Orion jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Bennett working for a triangle but Orion defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Orion drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Orion jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Orion is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T1##SUB#
Bennett is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Bennett throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Orion works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Orion is looking for a kimura but Bennett is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Orion to get the leverage.
Orion trying to pass the guard but Bennett defending well. #SUB2#
Orion is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bennett is just riding it out for now. Orion eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.
Bennett gets full guard.#SUB#
Bennett is looking for a triangle but Orion pushes his legs off easily.
Orion passes Bennett's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Orion is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bennett doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Orion. #SUB#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Orion pulls his head out easily.
Bennett is looking for a sweep. Orion is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Orion is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bennett sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.
Bennett regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Orion thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Bennett has his foot on Orion's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Orion works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Bennett is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Orion is aware though and is defending well.
Bennett keeping full guard, as Orion tries to pass. #SUB2#
Orion drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Orion jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
My spies in HELLCADEMY BJJ inform me that Orion has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T3##SUB#
Bennett throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bennett can't keep his opponent in guard - Orion advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bennett is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Orion seems to be working for a kimura but Bennett defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Orion is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bennett sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Orion wants to work for an arm triangle but Bennett is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Orion is working for a kimura but Bennett is defending it quite comfortably.
Bennett gets back to full guard. #T4#
Orion pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bennett is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Bennett has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Orion can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Orion avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Bennett is looking for a triangle but Orion pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Orion thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Bennett working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Orion doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Orion manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Orion thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Orion passes Bennett's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T5##SUB#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Orion is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bennett has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bennett is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Orion is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Orion pulls his head out easily. #T6##SUB2#
Orion is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bennett is pressing down on Orion's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Bennett had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Orion defends it easily.#SUB#
Bennett is looking for a triangle but Orion pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Orion drops back looking for a leg! Bennett is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bennett manages to kick Orion off! Orion jumps back into Bennett's guard. #SUB#
Bennett throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Bennett is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Orion is aware though and is defending well.#T7#
Orion is pushing down on Bennett's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bennett is fighting to maintain full guard but Orion has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Orion is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bennett defends it well. #SUB2#
Orion is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bennett sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Orion is looking for a kimura here.
Bennett wants to improve his position but Orion is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bennett manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Bennett is looking for a triangle but Orion pushes his legs off easily.
Orion sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bennett's guard. #T8##SUB2#
Orion is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Orion seems to be working for a kimura but Bennett defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Orion pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Orion is working for a kimura but Bennett is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Orion is trying to work for a kimura but Bennett is defending well. #T9##SUB2#
Bennett is defending against the submission attempts here by Orion. #SUB2#
Orion seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Orion prevents Bennett from improving his position.#SUB2#
Orion is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Orion is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bennett has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.#T10##SUB#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Orion is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Orion trying to mount his opponent but Bennett defends it. #SUB2#
Orion is working for a kimura but Bennett is defending it quite comfortably.
Bennett manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Bennett has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Orion doesn't defend quickly enough and Bennett has managed to lock this one up! Can Orion escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Bennett on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Thomas Bennett!
In his post fight interview, Thomas Bennett started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 28     
Date:   May 15, 2023





179 cm
38 yrs
232 lbs



178 cm
27 yrs
180 lbs


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 8 wins and 7 losses; Thomas Bennett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 10 losses; Juha Ahokas!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Bennett drives through with a takedown into Ahokas's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bennett (2) vs (0) Ahokas
Bennett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Ahokas looking for a triangle here. Bennett is fighting it but it looks tight! Ahokas pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Bennett is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Juha Ahokas!
Juha Ahokas thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 25     
Date:   May 12, 2023





179 cm
38 yrs
232 lbs



185 cm
31 yrs
188 lbs


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 8 wins and 6 losses; Thomas Bennett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Principo Adam!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Adam moves into range and clinches up with Bennett.#TD#
Bennett works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bennett (2) vs (0) Adam#SUB#
Bennett is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Adam throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bennett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Adam swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Adam has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bennett can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bennett pushing down on Adam's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Bennett is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Adam doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bennett. #SUB#
Bennett is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bennett seems to be working for a kimura but Adam defends the submission attempt.
Adam makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Adam.#T1##SUB2#
Bennett got a little sloppy there for a moment and Adam has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bennett has managed to get both his arms back between Adam's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Bennett is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bennett stopping the sweep attempt from Adam.#SUB2#
Adam has his foot on Bennett's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bennett works his way back into a safe position though.
Bennett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Adam is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Adam is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Bennett drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bennett jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bennett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Adam is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Adam working for a triangle but Bennett defends it easily. #T2#
Adam can't keep his opponent in guard - Bennett advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Adam is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Bennett is working for a kimura but Adam is defending it quite comfortably.
Adam tries to roll over but Bennett keeps him under control.
Adam is pressing down on Bennett's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Our spies down at at GWad's Playpen inform us that Adam has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB#
Bennett thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Adam tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Bennett thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Bennett thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bennett tries to free his leg and advance position but Adam is retaining full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Bennett avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Bennett avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Bennett is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Adam escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bennett gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Adam looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Bennett is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Bennett drops back looking for a leg! Adam is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Adam manages to kick Bennett off! Bennett jumps back into Adam's guard. #SUB2#
Adam throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T4##SUB#
Bennett thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Adam keeping full guard, as Bennett tries to pass. #SUB#
Bennett thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Adam throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Bennett is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Bennett thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Adam is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bennett defends well.#SUB#
Bennett thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T5#
Bennett tries to free his leg and advance position but Adam is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Adam is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bennett is aware though and is defending well.
Adam is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Adam escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bennett gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Adam can't keep his opponent in guard - Bennett advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bennett is pressing down on Adam's thigh, looking to free his foot. Adam is holding on for now. #SUB#
Bennett is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Adam is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bennett's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bennett's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bennett (2) vs (4) Adam
Adam controlling well, preventing Bennett from escaping the position. #T6##SUB2#
Adam is looking for the choke from the back position but Bennett is controlling his hands well.
Bennett tries to break free. #SUB2#
Adam is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Bennett is defending well though. Adam let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Adam has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Adam working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Bennett defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Adam has the hooks in. Bennett is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Bennett preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Adam.
I really don't envy Bennett right now. #SUB2#
Adam has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Bennett tries to roll but Adam sticks to his back. #T7#
Bennett tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB2#
Adam is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Bennett is surviving well by controlling Adam's body position as best he can.
Bennett is looking to improve his position but Adam isn't that keen on the idea.
Bennett is controlling an arm, preventing Adam from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Bennett tries to reverse the position but Adam maintains control.#SUB2#
Adam looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Bennett sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Adam is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Adam pulls his head out easily. #T8##SUB#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Adam pulls his head out easily.
Bennett is looking for a sweep. Adam is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Adam pulls his head out easily.
Bennett is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Adam wants to work for an arm triangle but Bennett is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Adam is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Adam is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T9##SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bennett is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Adam is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bennett doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Adam. #SUB#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.
Adam tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bennett knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Adam is looking for a kimura here. #T10#
Adam wants to pass to mount but Bennett is defending the position. #SUB#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.
Adam uses his free foot to push down on Bennett's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bennett.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (2) vs (7) Adam
Bennett is wriggling around trying to escape. #SUB2#
Bennett defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Adam. #SUB2#
Adam jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Bennett manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Bennett tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Adam wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Adam tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T11#
Bennett gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Adam is trying for a kimura here. Bennett looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Adam wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Principo Adam!
Principo Adam bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 24     
Date:   May 11, 2023





185 cm
33 yrs
171 lbs



179 cm
38 yrs
232 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 10 losses; Malcolm King! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Thomas Bennett!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bennett fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but King avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Bennett dives in and scores a takedown into King's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: King (0) vs (2) Bennett#SUB2#
Bennett drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bennett jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Bennett got a little sloppy there for a moment and King has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bennett has managed to get both his arms back between King's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Bennett drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bennett jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Bennett avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Bennett is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King can't keep his opponent in guard - Bennett advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Bennett is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. King doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bennett. #SUB2#
Bennett is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1##SUB#
King actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Bennett is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so King is just riding it out for now. Bennett eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
King looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Bennett is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Bennett is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Bennett is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, King has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2##SUB#
King looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Bennett is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Bennett is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, King has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
King is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bennett pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
King looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Bennett seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. King is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Thomas Bennett!
Thomas Bennett 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.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   May 07, 2023
#R1#
Seagal throws a head kick that misses.
Bennett ducks under a wild hook from Seagal.
Bennett closes this distance looking for a takedown but Seagal circles away.
Thomas Bennett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seagal leaves Bennett with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Seagal takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Seagal misses with a jab, cross combination.
Seagal misses with a jab, cross combination.
Seagal throws a nice looking combination but Bennett bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Seagal scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #TD2#
Bennett closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Seagal wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Bennett is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Bennett is trying for a kimura here. Seagal looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Bennett wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Thomas Bennett!
Thomas Bennett was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
In defeat, Steven Seagal stepped up to the mic, saying 'My new movie called Buffet Siege 2 is coming straight to dvd. You can order it now for $50 on my website StevenSeagalBullshido.com I'm moving to London since I've recently signed for 300 FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP and plan to take that belt, so watch your ass son this guy ain't playing with fire no more!'.

 

Event: C174: Kahn vs Williams     
Date:   Mar 19, 2023
#R1#
Bennett misses with a takedown
and Viking counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bennett shoots in looking for a takedown. Viking tries to sprawl out of it but Bennett keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Viking manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
Viking tries to keep at a distance but Bennett has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Bennett successfully pulls guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Viking stays in close to Bennett's body and controls the position.
Let's hope that Viking 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Viking passes into half guard. #T1#
Bennett is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.
Viking has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Viking manages to capitalize on a mistake by Bennett to take his back!#T2#
Bennett rolls, trying to escape but Viking keeps control of the position. #SUB2#
Viking looking for the choke but no joy.
Bennett can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Bennett showing good submission defense here. #SUB2#
Viking looking for the RNC.
Bennett is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Viking is trying to stick to Bennett's back but Bennett is turning into Viking. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Viking's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bennett.#T3#
Viking managing to control the position.
Bennett won't allow Viking to sweep him here.
Bennett passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Bennett goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Viking has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bennett but great work by Viking.
Bennett tries to improve position but can't.
Bennett manages to get back to half guard.
Viking prevents Bennett from improving his position.
Viking is pressing down on Bennett's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bennett is holding on for now.
Bennett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Bennett makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bennett.#SUB#
Bennett throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Bennett had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Viking defends it easily.#SUB#
Bennett throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bennett wants to improve his position but instead Viking has moved into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Techno Viking dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Bennett takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CL2#
Viking rushes Bennett and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bennett jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Viking walks away with a smile on his face. Bennett gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Bennett moves into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Viking creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Bennett has picked Viking up - he's going for a ride! Bennett dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Viking gets back to full guard.
Viking wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Viking looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Bennett is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Viking is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Viking has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Viking passes Bennett's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1#
Viking is taking a breather. Bennett 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.
Bennett is looking to improve his position.
Viking controlling the action here.#SUB#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Viking pulls his head out easily.
Bennett wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Viking seems to be looking for submissions.
Bennett wants to get back to full guard but Viking has passed into side control.
Bennett is trying to improve his position.
Viking has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Viking moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Bennett tries to improve position but can't.
Techno Viking has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bennett regains half guard.#T3##SUB#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.
Bennett might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Viking tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bennett knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Viking is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bennett defends it well.
Bennett is looking to improve his position.
Viking content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Viking is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #SUB2#
Viking is looking for a kimura here.
Viking content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Viking is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Techno Viking showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Bennett walks into a straight right hand from Viking.
Bennett tries for a takedown but Viking circles away easily
and Viking counters with a head kick.
Thomas Bennett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Bennett gets tackled into the cage by Viking. Viking maintains the clinch.
Viking lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bennett tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Viking smiles and moves away.
Viking getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Viking throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Viking throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Bennett moves into range and clinches up with Viking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Viking digs a right hand underneath Bennett's ribcage. Bennett let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Viking pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice jab there from Viking.
Viking fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bennett looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Viking scores with a jab. Bennett acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Viking scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Viking lands a brutal head kick. Bennett looks out on his feet and Viking throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Techno Viking!
A relieved looking Techno Viking thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: BB 94 - Land vs Zhao 2     
Date:   Jan 21, 2023
#R1##CL2#
Bennett has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smith looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Bennett prevents a body shot from Smith.
Bennett is trying to drag Smith to the mat but Smith just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bennett is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Smith to keep the fight standing.
Bennett is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Smith to keep the fight standing.
BC Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Bennett.#TD2#
Bennett wants the takedown. Smith is fighting it off but Bennett persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Smith's guard against the cage.#SUB2#
Bennett postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Smith is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bennett, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Bennett working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Smith has passed into half guard!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1##SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Bennett is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bennett is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.#T3##SUB2#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.
Bennett wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Bennett has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Smith escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Smith!#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bennett tries to improve position but can't.
Smith wants to stand but Bennett is controlling his arm.
Bennett gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Bennett tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Thomas Bennett will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Bennett rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.
Bennett is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bennett fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD2#
Bennett jumps guard and drags Smith to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Bennett is looking for a triangle here but Smith uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Bennett tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smith wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Bennett manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smith is trying to control. Bennett wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bennett keeps working. #SUB2#
Bennett looking for subs from the bottom but Smith mounts him!
Bennett working to try and regain half guard. #T3#
Bennett sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bennett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bennett tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Smith controlling the action here.
Bennett is pressing down on Smith's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Bennett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Bennett throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Bennett is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Bennett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Bennett rushes Smith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Bennett jumps guard. #SUB2#
Bennett throws his legs up looking for a submission but Smith uses it to pass to side control.
Bennett is not content to let Smith control the position.
Bennett manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bennett knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Bennett regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Bennett working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smith preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Bennett looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Smith has picked Bennett up and slammed him! Bennett can't keep hold of the triangle and Smith manages to pass to side control!
Bennett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bennett is looking for a sweep.
Bennett looking for a sweep but Smith has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Smith will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bennett tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bennett manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T2#
Bennett wants to sweep but Smith has passed to side control!
Bennett tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thomas Bennett has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've been hearing good reports from Smith'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.
Bennett manages to get back to half guard.
Smith performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3##SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Bennett wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well. #SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bennett wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Bennett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bennett has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Bennett!

Thomas Bennett tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: BB 83 - Virus vs Keji     
Date:   Nov 12, 2022
#R1#
Longchain misses with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bennett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bennett tries to clinch but Longchain moves out of range.
Longchain throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bennett will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Longchain avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Longchain gets tackled into the cage by Bennett. Bennett maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Bennett wants the takedown. Longchain is fighting it off but Bennett persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Longchain's guard against the cage.#SUB2#
Bennett is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Bennett is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Longchain is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Longchain has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Bennett has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Longchain can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Longchain is working Bennett over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1##SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Longchain will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Bennett is looking for a triangle but Longchain pushes his legs off easily.
Bennett keeping moving, preventing Longchain from controlling successfully.
Longchain postures up and lands a big shot to Bennett's brow.
Longchain scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Bennett is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Longchain is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Longchain is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Bennett pushes a forearm under Longchain's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Longchain is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thomas Bennett!
A less than humble Thomas Bennett misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: BB 76 - Adam vs Tavares 2     
Date:   Oct 04, 2022
#R1#
Champion connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bennett. Bennett circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT#It looks like Thomas Bennett has been cut.#CL2#
Bennett instigates a clinch.
Bennett tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC#
Champion breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Champion connects with a right hand. Bennett shakes it off.
Thomas Bennett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Bennett moves into the clinch.#BC#
Champion breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Champion connects with a right that clearly hurt Bennett. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Champion proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Bennett collapses and taps out under the pressure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peoples Champion!
Peoples Champion tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: BB 71 - Hawk vs Adderley     
Date:   Sep 10, 2022
#R1#
Okafor throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Okafor with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bennett is looking to clinch but Okafor is avoiding it.
Okafor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bennett with a body shot.
Okafor misses with a body shot.
Okafor lands a leg kick that knocks Bennett off balance momentarily.
Okafor scores with a hook to the body. Bennett takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bennett fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bennett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Okafor scores with a head kick. Bennett tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Okafor lands with a nice body punch.
Okafor feints a jab promting Bennett to slip. Okafor then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bennett slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okafor scores with a jab. Bennett acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Okafor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Okafor sizes up Bennett with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Okafor fakes the leg kick and cracks Bennett in the body.
Bennett takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bennett on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Okafor dips to his left and cracks Bennett with an uppercut!
Bennett tries to clinch up but Okafor circles away and keeps his distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Okafor, as that shot connected. #T1#
Okafor lands with a slapping head kick. #ROC2#Bennett is rocked!
Okafor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Okafor raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Okafor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bennett looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Okafor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Okafor bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bennett's head.
Oh Bennett is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bennett has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Okafor.
Bennett is breathing heavily.
Okafor drops Bennett with a big left hand! Bennett is injured, injured bad! Okafor jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Okafor!
After winning the bout, John Okafor thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: BB 66 - Bleak vs Okafor     
Date:   Aug 13, 2022
#R1##CL2#
Bennett has managed to clinch. #TD2#
Bennett has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but King regains guard immediately. #SUB2#
Bennett drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bennett jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Bennett drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but King manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bennett has King in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Bennett is looking for a triangle here but King uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Bennett 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.#SUB2#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Bennett tries to roll over but King keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but King pulls his head out easily. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but King pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but King pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3##SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but King pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Bennett is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! King is tapping! Great win for Bennett!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Thomas Bennett!
A very excited looking Thomas Bennett 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.
Ziggy King spoke after the fight, saying 'Oh well...back to the gym.'.

 

Event: BB 61 - Okongwu vs Virus     
Date:   Jul 16, 2022
#R1##CL#
Bennett closes the distance and pushes Warren back into the cage.
Warren wants to break free but Bennett has control.
Warren can't break the clinch. #TD#
Bennett gets control of Warren's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bennett will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Bennett throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Warren wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Bennett's closed guard. He's half up but Bennett has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Bennett pivots and extends the arm, Warren falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Bennett! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thomas Bennett!
Thomas Bennett bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: BB 55 - Bleak vs Land 2     
Date:   Jun 14, 2022
#R1#
Bennett tries to clinch but Ritcey is having none of it.
Bennett is looking to clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Ritcey there.
Ritcey connects with a body shot that sends Bennett's belly button to the back.
Ritcey stuns Bennett with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ritcey lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bennett backs up against the cage.
Ritcey jabs at Bennett's body.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Ritcey has knocked Bennett down with a huge combo! Ritcey steps away and waves a wobbly Bennett back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ritcey lands a leg kick that knocks Bennett off balance momentarily.
Bennett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bennett fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ritcey was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bennett gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Ritcey gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruin Ritcey!
A very excited looking Bruin Ritcey 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.

 

Event: BB 48 - Olsen vs Hoost     
Date:   May 14, 2022
#R1#
Bennett closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sapo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've been hearing reports that Sapo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bennett with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sapo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bennett tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sapo defends well and Bennett ends up having to push Sapo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sapo with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Thomas Bennett has been cut.#CL2#
Bennett fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sapo, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Sapo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sapo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sapo stuffs the takedown attempt from Bennett. Bennett gets slowly back to his feet.
Rob Sapo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Bennett.
Bennett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sapo swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Bennett clinches up with Sapo and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Bennett decides to pull guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bennett keeping moving, preventing Sapo from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Bennett has his foot on Sapo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sapo works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Sapo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sapo trying to control but Bennett is working from the bottom.
Sapo distracts Bennett with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bennett being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Sapo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bennett has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sapo has managed to get both his arms back between Bennett's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Bennett has his foot on Sapo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sapo works his way back into a safe position though.
Sapo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bennett on the ground.#SUB2#
Bennett has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sapo is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Bennett.
Bennett tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sapo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sapo scoring with punches and elbows. #T2#
Bennett is looking to regain half guard here but Sapo keeps moving and retains side control.
Bennett looks to move to half guard but instead Sapo has passed into mount! Damn!
Bennett bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Bennett preventing the sweep.
Bennett postures up. #SUB2#
Bennett is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sapo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sapo has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bennett looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Bennett has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sapo is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Bennett.#T3#
Bennett looking for a sweep but Sapo has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Bennett is trying to escape the mount.
Sapo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bennett sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bennett is staying active underneath Sapo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bennett is looking to improve his position.
Bennett on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4##SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Bennett looking for a kimura from the bottom but Sapo passes into side control!
Sapo scores with punches from side control.
Sapo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sapo grinds an elbow into Bennett's temple.
Sapo wants to control but Bennett is keeping him busy.
Sapo advances to full mount.
Sapo prevents Bennett from getting the reversal.
Sapo tries to control but Bennett wriggling away.
Sapo in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bennett is in all sorts of trouble here. #SUB#
Sapo working for a submission but Bennett is keeping him at bay.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rob Sapo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Bennett's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Bennett tries to clinch but Sapo moves away
and Sapo counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2#
Bennett clinches with his opponent.
Sapo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD2#
Bennett pulls guard successfully. #SUB2#
Bennett is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sapo wants to control from the top but Bennett keeps moving. #SUB2#
Sapo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bennett has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sapo has managed to get both his arms back between Bennett's legs - danger averted.
Sapo content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sapo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sapo with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sapo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bennett can do to turn this around?#T1#
Sapo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Bennett is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Bennett is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sapo advances position into side control!
Sapo scores with punches from side control.
Bennett on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Sapo cracks Bennett with a big right hand but Bennett just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Bennett is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Sapo is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T2#
Bennett tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bennett keeps trying to improve his position.
Bennett takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Sapo postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Bennett bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Sapo and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rob Sapo!
Rob Sapo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: BB 42 - Wright vs Anubis     
Date:   Apr 23, 2022
#R1#
Bennett takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bennett shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bjornsson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bjornsson lands with a shot to the body. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Bjornsson has knocked Bennett down with a huge combo! Bjornsson steps away and waves a wobbly Bennett back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#It looks like Thomas Bennett has been cut.
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!
Bennett moves to clinch but Bjornsson breaks away
and Bjornsson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bennett looks winded!
Bjornsson measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Bennett! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Eddie Bjornsson!
After winning the bout, Eddie Bjornsson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: BB 36 - Land vs Pavlek     
Date:   Mar 19, 2022
#R1#
Bennett slips a straight right by Masunwendinghamar.#TD2#
Bennett changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Masunwendinghamar looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
Bennett is trying to get an arm triangle but Masunwendinghamar is defending well. #SUB2#
Bennett working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Bennett is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Masunwendinghamar has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Bennett is trying to get an arm triangle but Masunwendinghamar is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bennett tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bennett has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Bennett working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Masunwendinghamar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Masunwendinghamar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bennett wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Bennett tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bennett has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Masunwendinghamar has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
Bennett working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Bennett working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Bennett tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2##SUB2#
Bennett is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Masunwendinghamar is trying to escape and Bennett transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Masunwendinghamar is forced to tap! Nice work there by Bennett! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thomas Bennett!
After the fight, Thomas Bennett was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: BB 27 - Jones vs Capellio     
Date:   Feb 12, 2022
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bennett.#TD#
MacMillan closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bennett's guard.#SUB2#
Bennett is looking for a triangle but MacMillan pushes his legs off easily.
MacMillan won't allow Bennett to sweep him here.
MacMillan throwing strikes from guard but Bennett blocks nicely.
MacMillan tries to free his leg and advance position but Bennett is retaining full guard.
MacMillan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
MacMillan is looking to work some ground and pound but Bennett has wrist control.#SUB2#
Bennett is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennett can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as MacMillan controls the pace.
Bennett keeping full guard, as MacMillan tries to pass.
MacMillan trying to control but Bennett is working from the bottom. #SUB#
MacMillan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1##SUB2#
Bennett has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but MacMillan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bennett has momentary wrist control but MacMillan slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
MacMillan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and MacMillan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
MacMillan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and MacMillan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
MacMillan tries to free his leg and advance position but Bennett is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Bennett has his foot on MacMillan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. MacMillan works his way back into a safe position though.
MacMillan wants to control from the top but Bennett keeps moving.
Bennett has momentary wrist control but MacMillan slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Bennett looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! MacMillan has picked Bennett up and slammed him! Bennett can't keep hold of the triangle and MacMillan manages to pass to side control!#SUB#
MacMillan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2##SUB#
MacMillan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
MacMillan is looking to take a break and control but Bennett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
MacMillan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bennett, who protects the arm well.
MacMillan is looking to take a break and control but Bennett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
MacMillan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bennett is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked MacMillan off and has taken his back!#T3##SUB2#
MacMillan showing good submission defense here.
MacMillan manages to reverse the position and now he's in Bennett's guard. Nice work there by MacMillan. #SUB2#
Bennett looking for a guillotine here but MacMillan defends easily. #SUB2#
Bennett working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. MacMillan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. MacMillan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
MacMillan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bennett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
MacMillan scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
MacMillan avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Bennett is looking for a triangle but MacMillan pushes his legs off easily. #T4#
MacMillan tries to free his leg and advance position but Bennett is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Bennett is looking for a triangle but MacMillan pushes his legs off easily.
MacMillan trying to control but Bennett is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bennett is looking for a triangle but MacMillan pushes his legs off easily.
Bennett can't keep his opponent in guard - MacMillan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
MacMillan passes to full mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bennett looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#SUB#
MacMillan working for the choke. #SUB#
MacMillan working for a choke but Bennett is defending well.
Bennett is trying to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Evan MacMillan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
MacMillan swats away the attempt to clinch by Bennett.
Evan MacMillan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bennett tries for a takedown but MacMillan circles away easily#KD#
and MacMillan counters with a flying knee that sends his opponent to the canvas! MacMillan looking to finish!
Evan MacMillan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
MacMillan looking to sit in guard and control but Bennett gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Bennett preventing the sweep.
MacMillan keeping full guard, as Bennett tries to pass.
Bennett slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Bennett wants to work for an arm triangle but MacMillan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bennett is looking for a kimura but MacMillan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bennett to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Bennett is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and MacMillan defends it well.
MacMillan wants to control but Bennett is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1##SUB2#
Bennett seems to be working for a kimura but MacMillan defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
MacMillan looking for submissions off his back.
MacMillan is looking for a sweep. Bennett is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Bennett wants to work for an arm triangle but MacMillan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
MacMillan is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Bennett is working for a kimura but MacMillan is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Bennett is trying to work for a kimura but MacMillan is defending well. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Bennett is looking for a kimura but MacMillan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bennett to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Bennett is sneakily working for an arm triangle but MacMillan sees it coming and defends easily.
MacMillan is looking for a sweep. Bennett is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Bennett is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, MacMillan has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Bennett is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. MacMillan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bennett.
MacMillan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for MacMillan.#T3##SUB#
MacMillan working for a triangle but Bennett defends it easily.
Bennett is pushing down on MacMillan's leg trying to pass to half guard. MacMillan is fighting to maintain full guard but Bennett has managed to sneak the leg through.
MacMillan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bennett is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Bennett is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Bennett is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, MacMillan has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
MacMillan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bennett pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Bennett is sneakily working for an arm triangle but MacMillan sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
MacMillan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bennett pulls his head out easily.
MacMillan regains full guard. Nicely done.
MacMillan is trying to keep Bennett in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacMillan looking for a sweep. Not yet MacMillan, not yet. #SUB2#
Bennett has gone for a leg lock! MacMillan slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bennett's guard.#REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Thomas Bennett will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Bennett misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bennett enables MacMillan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bennett manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bennett looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
MacMillan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Bennett is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Bennett working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. MacMillan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Bennett is tightening it up a little... MacMillan has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! MacMillan reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! MacMillan taps out! Nice BJJ there by Bennett!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Thomas Bennett!
Thomas Bennett was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: BB 14 - Olsen vs Gascoigne     
Date:   Dec 11, 2021
#R1##CL2#
Bennett gets a clinch. #BC#
Blank breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Bennett pushes Blank up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Blank pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Bennett closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Blank breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bennett fails with the takedown
and Blank counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blank lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Blank defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bennett.#CL2#
Bennett instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Bennett pulls guard effortlessly.
Blank keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bennett's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Bennett had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Blank defends it easily.
Blank with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blank will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Blank's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Bennett is looking for a triangle but Blank pushes his legs off easily.
Blank lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Blank 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.
Blank postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1##SUB2#
Blank avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Blank scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blank is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Blank has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Blank with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Blank trying to control but Bennett is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bennett is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Blank defends well.#SUB2#
Bennett working for a triangle but Blank defends it easily.
Blank trying to control the position from guard on top but Bennett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Bennett working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blank doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blank manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Blank is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2##SUB2#
Bennett working for a triangle but Blank defends it easily. #SUB2#
Bennett has his foot on Blank's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blank works his way back into a safe position though.
Blank lands a couple of digs.
Blank working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Blank's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Bennett has his foot on Blank's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blank works his way back into a safe position though.
Blank distracts Bennett with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#ROC#Bennett is rocked!
Blank loads up on a big left hand. Bennett felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Blank looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Bennett can't hide his disappointment, as Blank celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Blank!
During a confident post fight interview, Billy Blank thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: CWC 281     
Date:   Nov 07, 2021





179 cm
31 yrs
232 lbs



196 cm
27 yrs
255 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Thomas Bennett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 17 losses; Johnny Bolivar!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Joseph Jones and John Roberts.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Bolivar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Bolivar throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bennett tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bolivar is in Bennett's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bennett (0) vs (2) Bolivar#SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bolivar looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Bolivar avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Bennett is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bolivar defends well.#SUB#
Bennett is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Bolivar frees his head nicely. Oh but Bennett has switched to an armbar! Bolivar is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Thomas Bennett!
After the fight, Thomas Bennett was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
The defeated Johnny Bolivar had this to say: 'Buy Iraqi Steroids, Inc in Rio, its the best!'.

 

Event: CWC 280     
Date:   Nov 01, 2021





194 cm
31 yrs
244 lbs



179 cm
31 yrs
232 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 11 losses; Fray Tormenta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Thomas Bennett!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bennett wants to clinch.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Tormenta gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Bennett regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tormenta (2) vs (0) Bennett#SUB2#
Bennett is looking to cinch up a triangle. Tormenta throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Bennett's body to avoid the submission. Bennett has instead reached around Tormenta's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Bennett arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Thomas Bennett!
Thomas Bennett was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: CWC 278     
Date:   Oct 24, 2021





179 cm
31 yrs
232 lbs



200 cm
37 yrs
264 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Thomas Bennett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 16 losses; Harry Hirsch!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Hirsch moves into the clinch.
Bennett tries to pull guard but Hirsch holds him up against the cage and eventually Bennett drops back down to his feet. #TD#
Bennett jumps into guard, dragging Hirsch to the mat.
Hirsch is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Bennett is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hirsch is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Bennett is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hirsch defends well.#SUB#
Hirsch got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bennett has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hirsch has managed to get both his arms back between Bennett's legs - danger averted.
Hirsch sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bennett escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hirsch gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hirsch slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Hirsch frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (0) vs (3) Hirsch
Hirsch pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Hirsch sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bennett is looking to improve his position but Hirsch isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Bennett is working hard here to advance position.
Bennett regains half guard.
Bennett is trying to get back to full guard.
Hirsch with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Hirsch is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T3##SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.
Hirsch prevents Bennett from improving his position.
Hirsch slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.
Hirsch keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Bennett wants to get back to full guard.
Hirsch is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bennett wants to improve his position but Hirsch is controlling well.
Hirsch performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bennett is looking to improve his position.
Hirsch is looking to advance position but Bennett won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hirsch in particular looking to stall.#T5##SUB#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bennett is looking to improve his position.
Hirsch is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.
Hirsch takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Hirsch is looking for a kimura but Bennett is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hirsch to get the leverage. #T6#
Hirsch content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hirsch pulls his head out easily.
Hirsch trying to control the pace. #T7##SUB#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hirsch pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.
Hirsch with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bennett is looking for a sweep. Hirsch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T8#
Hirsch works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (0) vs (6) Hirsch
Hirsch manages to capitalize on a mistake by Bennett to take his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Bennett (0) vs (9) Hirsch
Bennett rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Still in half guard, Hirsch seems content to control.#T9##SUB#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hirsch pulls his head out easily.
Hirsch with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Hirsch moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Bennett.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (0) vs (12) Hirsch
Hirsch in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Bennett tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bennett is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hirsch is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Bennett (0) vs (14) Hirsch
Bennett might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T10#
Hirsch controlling from mount.
Hirsch takes Bennett's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Bennett is in trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Bennett (0) vs (17) Hirsch
Bennett is really stuck here.
Bennett is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Hirsch. #T11#
Bennett is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Hirsch has good solid back control here.
Hirsch controlling well, preventing Bennett from escaping the position. #T12#
Hirsch slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Hirsch controlling well, preventing Bennett from escaping the position.
Hirsch is riding his opponent, not letting Bennett buck him off.
Let's hope that Hirsch 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.
Hirsch keeps control of the position as Bennett tries to break free.
Hirsch biding his time, looking for the opening.
Bennett tries to break free. #T13#
Bennett manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hirsch's guard. Nice work there by Bennett.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bennett (2) vs (17) Hirsch
Bennett tries to free his leg and advance position but Hirsch is retaining full guard.
Hirsch has his hands on Bennett's head, controlling the position.
Hirsch bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bennett's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bennett (2) vs (19) Hirsch
Hirsch stays in close to Bennett's body and controls the position.
Hirsch stands and throws Bennett's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (2) vs (22) Hirsch
Bennett tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hirsch wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bennett seems a little lost for a moment, as Hirsch dominates the positioning.#T14#
Hirsch's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bennett tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hirsch taking a breather here.
Hirsch gets to mount! Bennett was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Bennett (2) vs (24) Hirsch
Hirsch with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Bennett is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hirsch tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bennett really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hirsch wins on points by 24 to 2.
A relieved looking Harry Hirsch thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: CWC 273     
Date:   Oct 10, 2021





197 cm
20 yrs
248 lbs



179 cm
31 yrs
232 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 0 losses; Katelynn Arby! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Thomas Bennett!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Bennett drives through and clinches with Arby against the cage. #TD2#
Bennett manages to pull guard.
Arby is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Arby got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bennett has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Arby has managed to get both his arms back between Bennett's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Bennett has his foot on Arby's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Arby works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Arby got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bennett has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Arby has managed to get both his arms back between Bennett's legs - danger averted.
Bennett 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.
Arby trying to control the position from guard on top but Bennett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arby is pushing down on Bennett's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bennett is fighting to maintain full guard but Arby has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Arby is looking for a kimura but Bennett is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Arby to get the leverage.
Arby trying to pass the guard but Bennett defending well.
Bennett is staying active underneath Arby, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1##SUB2#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Arby is working for a kimura but Bennett is defending it quite comfortably.
Arby uses his free foot to push down on Bennett's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bennett.
Score +3 for passing guard: Arby (3) vs (0) Bennett
Arby can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bennett is looking to escape.
Bennett tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2#
Bennett regains half guard.
Bennett tries to get to full guard but Arby has control of the leg.
Arby wants to free his trapped foot but Bennett is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bennett is staying active underneath Arby, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arby pulls his head out easily.
Arby trying to control the action but Bennett is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Arby working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Bennett's thigh. Bennett counters though and makes it back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Bennett is looking for a triangle but Arby pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Bennett is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bennett keeping moving, preventing Arby from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Bennett is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bennett keeping moving, preventing Arby from controlling successfully. #T4##SUB#
Arby is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Arby's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Bennett has an active guard here but Arby has managed to pass into half guard.
Arby looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Arby is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bennett defends it well.
Bennett is looking for a sweep. Arby is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T5#
Arby is keen to just control but Bennett is a slippery customer.
Arby perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Arby is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Arby is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bennett is just riding it out for now. Arby eventually gives up the hold.
Arby wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bennett keeps working.
Bennett tries to get to full guard but Arby has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.#T6##SUB#
Arby is working for a kimura but Bennett is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bennett is defending against the submission attempts here by Arby. #SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arby pulls his head out easily.
Arby wants to take a breather but Bennett is having none of it.
Arby tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bennett knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T7##SUB#
Arby is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bennett defends it well.
Bennett is pressing down on Arby's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Bennett throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Bennett working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Arby has passed into half guard! #SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arby pulls his head out easily.
Arby seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bennett does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bennett is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Arby's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Arby's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Arby (3) vs (4) Bennett#T8##SUB2#
Bennett is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Arby has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Arby showing good submission defense here. #SUB2#
Arby showing good submission defense here.
Bennett is not going to allow Arby to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Bennett working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Arby breaks Bennett's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arby (5) vs (4) Bennett#T9#
Arby trying to control the position from guard on top but Bennett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Bennett is looking for a triangle but Arby pushes his legs off easily.
Arby controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Bennett throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bennett keeping moving, preventing Arby from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Bennett working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Arby doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Arby manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Arby trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arby passes into half guard. #T10#
Arby looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bennett tries to get to full guard but Arby has control of the leg. #SUB#
Arby is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bennett is just riding it out for now. Arby eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Arby is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bennett sees it coming and defends easily.
Arby wants to pass the guard but Bennett is defending well. #SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T11##SUB#
Arby is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arby pulls his head out easily.
Arby stalling.
Arby wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bennett keeps working. #SUB2#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.#T12##SUB#
Arby is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Arby wants to work for an arm triangle but Bennett is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Arby is working for a submission of some sort.
Arby is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Arby (8) vs (4) Bennett
Arby content just to control the position here.
Bennett regains half guard.#T13#
Bennett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arby pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bennett looks winded!#SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.
Arby trying to control the action but Bennett is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T14##SUB#
Bennett is defending against the submission attempts here by Arby.
Arby is trying to control the action in half guard but Bennett is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Arby seems content to control.
Arby seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bennett does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arby pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Arby wants to work for an arm triangle but Bennett is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bennett wants to improve his position but Arby is controlling well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arby takes the fight on points by 8 to 4.
Katelynn Arby decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: CWC 267     
Date:   Sep 19, 2021





179 cm
31 yrs
232 lbs



180 cm
36 yrs
250 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Thomas Bennett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Terje Warholm!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Bennett drags the fight down to the ground.
Warholm tries to free his leg and advance position but Bennett is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Bennett is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Warholm is aware though and is defending well.
Bennett can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Warholm controls the pace.#SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Warholm slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Bennett is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Warholm is aware though and is defending well.
Warholm stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bennett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennett can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Warholm controls the pace.#SUB#
Bennett looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Warholm has picked Bennett up and slammed him! Bennett can't keep hold of the triangle and Warholm manages to pass to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (0) vs (3) Warholm
Bennett tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Warholm wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Warholm trying to control the action but Bennett is working from the bottom.
Bennett is trying to work for a sweep but Warholm has mounted him!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Bennett (0) vs (5) Warholm
Bennett is squirming around, avoiding Warholm's attempts to control the action.
Bennett gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.
Warholm sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Warholm uses his free foot to push down on Bennett's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bennett.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (0) vs (8) Warholm
Warholm sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Bennett is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Warholm wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Bennett wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Bennett (0) vs (11) Warholm
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
I really don't envy Bennett right now.
Bennett is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Warholm is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Will Warholm go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position? #T3##SUB2#
Bennett 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 Warholm gets his way!
Warholm has the hooks in. Bennett is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Bennett is keeping busy.
Bennett is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Warholm.
Warholm trying to control momentarily. #SUB2#
Warholm tightening his grip on Bennett, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Bennett fending off the submission attempt from Warholm. #T4#
Warholm controlling well, preventing Bennett from escaping the position.
Warholm controlling the position well here. Bennett rolled but Warholm kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Bennett manages to reverse the position and now he's in Warholm's guard. Nice work there by Bennett.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bennett (2) vs (11) Warholm
Warholm controlling the position.
Bennett is looking to pass into half guard but Warholm pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Warholm is in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bennett (2) vs (13) Warholm#SUB#
Bennett looking for a guillotine here but Warholm defends easily. #SUB#
Bennett is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Warholm defends well.#T5#
Warholm controls from within his opponent's guard.
Warholm trying to control but Bennett is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bennett is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Warholm pushes down on Bennett's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Warholm is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bennett has managed to free his arm - good work. #T6##SUB#
Warholm moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Bennett.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (2) vs (16) Warholm
Warholm trying to control the action but Bennett is working from the bottom.
Bennett looking for a sweep but Warholm has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Bennett (2) vs (18) Warholm
Warholm wants to control the pace but Bennett is squirming around nicely.
Bennett working to try and regain half guard.
Warholm takes Bennett's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Bennett (2) vs (21) Warholm#T7#
I really don't envy Bennett right now. #SUB2#
Warholm looking for the choke but no joy.
Bennett rolls, trying to escape but Warholm keeps control of the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Warholm controlling the positon.
Warholm is hanging on to Bennett's back as he tries to escape.
Warholm really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Bennett.
Bennett wants to escape the position. #T8#
A lull in the action here.
Warholm is hanging on to Bennett's back as he tries to escape.
Warholm struggling to keep hold of the position.
Bennett is really stuck here.
Warholm is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
A lull in the action here.
Bennett is in bad spot here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial. #T9#
Bennett manages to reverse the position and now he's in Warholm's guard. Nice work there by Bennett.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bennett (4) vs (21) Warholm#SUB#
Bennett drops back, looking for a kneebar! Warholm looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Warholm looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Warholm!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bennett (4) vs (25) Warholm
Warholm happy to just control the position for now.
Warholm has knee on belly momentarily but Bennett bucks him off and regains half guard.
Bennett is looking to improve his position. #T10#
Bennett slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Bennett is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Warholm is aware though and is defending well.
Warholm wants to pass the guard but Bennett is keeping the position.#SUB#
Bennett has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Warholm can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bennett can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Warholm controls the pace.#SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Bennett looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Warholm has picked Bennett up and slammed him! Bennett can't keep hold of the triangle and Warholm manages to pass to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (4) vs (28) Warholm
You can see the frustration on Bennett's face as Warholm controls the position. #T11#
Warholm advances to mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Bennett (4) vs (30) Warholm
Bennett is trying to escape the mount.
Bennett has given up his back. Will we see Warholm going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Bennett (4) vs (33) Warholm
Warholm controlling well, preventing Bennett from escaping the position.
Bennett looking very determined here, making life difficult for Warholm. #SUB2#
Bennett is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Warholm keeps control of the position easily here as Bennett tries to buck him off. #T12#
Bennett tries to escape the position.
Warholm biding his time, looking for the opening.
Bennett breaks Warholm's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bennett (6) vs (33) Warholm
Warholm is pulling down on Bennett's head to control his posture.
Bennett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Warholm swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Warholm is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bennett wants to pass the guard but Warholm is keeping the position.#T13#
Warholm is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Warholm manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bennett manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bennett (6) vs (35) Warholm#SUB#
Bennett has his foot on Warholm's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Warholm works his way back into a safe position though.
Bennett keeping full guard, as Warholm tries to pass. #SUB#
Bennett is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Warholm is aware though and is defending well.
Warholm controls from within his opponent's guard. #T14##SUB#
Bennett isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Warholm stacks Bennett on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Warholm!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (6) vs (38) Warholm
Warholm trying to control the position but Bennett is working away.
Warholm moves into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Bennett (6) vs (40) Warholm
Bennett working to try and regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bennett is squirming around, avoiding Warholm's attempts to control the action.
Bennett looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Bennett (6) vs (43) Warholm

And that's the end of the fight!
Warholm wins on points by 43 to 6.
Terje Warholm took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: CWC 248     
Date:   Aug 15, 2021





179 cm
30 yrs
232 lbs



200 cm
28 yrs
250 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Thomas Bennett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Cedric Simard!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Simard circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Bennett closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Simard has clasped his hands together around Bennett's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bennett (0) vs (4) Simard
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bennett is trying to improve his position.
Bennett is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Bennett gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Simard works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (0) vs (7) Simard
Bennett is looking to regain half guard here but Simard keeps moving and retains side control.
Simard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bennett keeps working.
Simard happy to just control the position for now. #T2#
Bennett gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Simard pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Simard takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3#
Simard has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (0) vs (10) Simard
Bennett is working to get back to half guard.
Bennett is trying to reverse the position but instead Simard has taken his back - oops!
Score +3 for taking back: Bennett (0) vs (13) Simard
Bennett might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bennett can't escape 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.
Bennett tries to escape the position. #T4#
Simard just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
It looks like Simard might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Simard controlling well, preventing Bennett from escaping the position. #T5#
Simard controls the position.
Bennett tries to roll but Simard sticks to his back.
What can Bennett do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Bennett wants to escape the position. #T6#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Bennett is really stuck here.
Simard controls the action.
Bennett tries to escape the position.
Bennett is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Bennett rolls, trying to escape but Simard keeps control of the position. #T7#
A lull in the action here.
Simard has good solid back control here.
Bennett is trying to break free.
Simard just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Bennett tries to roll but Simard sticks to his back.
Bennett tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Bennett is in all sorts of trouble 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.#T8#
Simard trying to control but Bennett is having none of it.
Simard looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bennett working to try and regain half guard.
Simard forces the positional change into back control.
Score +3 for taking back: Bennett (0) vs (16) Simard
You can see the frustration on Bennett's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #T9#
Simard biding his time, looking for the opening.
Bennett turns into Simard and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bennett (2) vs (16) Simard
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Simard holds on and takes a little breather.
Simard looking to control. #SUB#
Bennett drops back, looking for a kneebar! Simard looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Simard looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Simard!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bennett (2) vs (20) Simard
Simard controlling the position from side mount.
Bennett is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T10#
Simard content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Simard moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Bennett.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (2) vs (23) Simard
Bennett tries to improve position but can't.
Bennett seems a little lost for a moment, as Simard dominates the positioning.
Bennett is looking for a sweep.#T11#
Simard is looking to take a break and control but Bennett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bennett is looking to regain half guard here but Simard keeps moving and retains side control.
Simard just content to control the position.
Simard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bennett keeps working.
Bennett tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T12#
Bennett seems a little lost for a moment, as Simard dominates the positioning.
Bennett is looking to reverse the position.
Simard wants to control but Bennett is keeping him busy.
Bennett is looking to reverse the position.#T13#
Bennett is breathing heavily.
You can see the frustration on Bennett's face as Simard controls the position.
Bennett is looking for a sweep.
Bennett being controlled for a moment.
Bennett tries to buck Simard off but Simard is having none of it.#T14#
Bennett seems a little lost for a moment, as Simard dominates the positioning.
Bennett tries to improve position but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bennett keeps working.
Bennett is looking for a sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
Simard wins on points by 23 to 2.
Cedric Simard thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: CWC 239     
Date:   Aug 01, 2021





179 cm
30 yrs
232 lbs



180 cm
28 yrs
269 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Thomas Bennett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Bill Bright!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jorge Garcia and Joseph Jones.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Bennett moves into the clinch successfully. #TD2#
Bright gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bennett (0) vs (2) Bright
Bright trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bright wants to control from the top but Bennett keeps moving.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bright working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB#
Bennett working for a triangle but Bright defends it easily.
Bright passes Bennett's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Bright is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bright wants to control but Bennett is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.#T1##SUB2#
Bright is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Bright is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bennett is just riding it out for now. Bright eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2##SUB2#
Bright is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bennett doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bright. #SUB#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Bright is trying to work for a kimura but Bennett is defending well. #SUB2#
Bright is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Bright is looking for a kimura here. #T3##SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Bright is working for a submission of some sort.
Well, if Bright 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. #SUB#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bright pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Bennett has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Bright escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Bright!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (0) vs (5) Bright#SUB2#
Bright thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4#
Bennett gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bright trying to pass the guard but Bennett defending well. #SUB#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bright pulls his head out easily.
Bennett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Bright is trying to work for a kimura but Bennett is defending well. #SUB2#
Bright is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T5##SUB#
Bennett is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Bright is tapping! Great win for Bennett!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Thomas Bennett!
Thomas Bennett tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
In defeat, Bill Bright stepped up to the mic, saying 'I hate millwall'.

 

Event: CWC 223     
Date:   Jul 11, 2021





179 cm
30 yrs
232 lbs



192 cm
39 yrs
223 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Thomas Bennett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Bo Teebs!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Bennett has Teebs up against the cage in a clinch. #TD2#
Teebs drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB#
Bennett has gone for a leg lock! Teebs slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bennett's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bennett (0) vs (2) Teebs
Bennett keeping full guard, as Teebs tries to pass. #SUB#
Bennett is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Teebs is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Bennett working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Teebs doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Teebs manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bennett throws his legs up looking for a submission but Teebs uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (0) vs (5) Teebs
Bennett tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Teebs wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Teebs in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Bennett is looking to regain half guard here but Teebs keeps moving and retains side control.
Bennett is working hard here to advance position.
Bennett gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Teebs pulls his head out easily.
Teebs has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at AREA 51. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Still in half guard, Teebs seems content to control.#T2##SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Teebs with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bennett is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Bennett has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Teebs. Oh but Bennett has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Teebs goes limp - he's gone! Bennett jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Thomas Bennett!
Thomas Bennett 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.

 

Event: CACC 217     
Date:   Jun 27, 2021





179 cm
30 yrs
232 lbs



180 cm
28 yrs
269 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Thomas Bennett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Bill Bright!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Konstantin Menshow and Fedor Mirinova.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Bennett rushes Bright and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Bennett pulls Bright into guard. #SUB#
Bennett working for a triangle but Bright defends it easily.
Bright stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bennett swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Bennett is looking for a triangle but Bright pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bennett has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bright can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bennett has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bright can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Bright is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bright is pushing down on Bennett's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bennett is fighting to maintain full guard but Bright has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1##SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.
Bright wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bennett keeps working. #SUB#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Bright is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bennett doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bright. #SUB2#
Bright is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bennett doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bright. #SUB#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2##SUB#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bright pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Bright 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. Bennett tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Bright!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bill Bright!
After winning the bout, Bill Bright thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: CACC Mondragon vs Scaletta     
Date:   Jun 13, 2021





179 cm
30 yrs
232 lbs



202 cm
34 yrs
270 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Thomas Bennett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 12 losses; Marcelinho Lima!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, David Schapiro and Franklyn Lucas.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Bennett has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Bennett has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD#
Bennett pulls guard successfully.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Lima engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bennett keeping full guard, as Lima tries to pass. #SUB#
Bennett throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lima showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Bennett working for a triangle but Lima defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Bennett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Bennett is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lima trying to control but Bennett is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Lima drops back looking for a leg! Bennett is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bennett manages to kick Lima off! Lima jumps back into Bennett's guard. #SUB#
Bennett working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lima doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lima manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lima trying to control but Bennett is working from the bottom.
Lima passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Bennett is defending against the submission attempts here by Lima.
Lima passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (0) vs (3) Lima#T2#
Bennett is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bennett is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Lima is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bennett has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Lima is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bennett knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Lima is trying to get an arm triangle but Bennett is defending well. #SUB2#
Lima tries for a kimura but Bennett is defending well. #SUB2#
Lima tries for a kimura but Bennett is defending well. #T3#
Bennett tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Lima thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Lima tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lima has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bennett gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bennett moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Bennett is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T4#
Lima looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Bennett has his foot on Lima's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lima works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Bennett escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lima gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Bennett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Lima avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lima told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Bennett had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lima defends it easily.
Lima advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Lima is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bennett is just riding it out for now. Lima eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Lima is working for a submission of some sort. #T5#
Lima wants to control but Bennett is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bennett might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lima controlling the pace.
Bennett won't allow Lima to pass to mount. #T6##SUB#
Bennett with the active half guard here but Lima passes nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (0) vs (6) Lima
Bennett prevents Lima from moving into mount.
Bennett tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lima wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Lima is trying to get an arm triangle but Bennett is defending well. #SUB2#
Lima tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bennett is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bennett gets back to half guard.
Lima trying to control the action but Bennett is working from the bottom. #T7#
Bennett manages to get to full guard.
Lima trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Bennett is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Bennett had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lima defends it easily.
Bennett keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lima trying to control but Bennett is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bennett is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lima is aware though and is defending well.#T8#
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Bennett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Bennett escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lima gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lima stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bennett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lima advances to half guard.
Lima wants to free his trapped foot but Bennett is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Lima is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lima pulls his head out easily. #T9##SUB2#
Lima seems to be working for a kimura but Bennett defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Lima seems to be working for a kimura but Bennett defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.
Lima wants to pass to mount but Bennett is defending the position. #SUB#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.
Bennett tries to roll over but Lima keeps him under control.#T10##SUB#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lima pulls his head out easily.
Bennett won't allow Lima to pass to mount. #SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bennett is breathing heavily.
Bennett is in trouble now - Lima has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (0) vs (9) Lima
Bennett can't escape the position. #SUB2#
Lima jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Bennett manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Lima tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lima has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T11##SUB2#
Lima working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bennett is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Lima working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bennett is trying to get back to half guard.#T12##SUB2#
Lima tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lima has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bennett is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lima off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bennett (4) vs (9) Lima#SUB#
Lima preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Bennett. #SUB#
Bennett has got one arm under Lima's chin. This could be trouble... Lima trying to control the other hand but Bennett gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Lima has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Thomas Bennett!
In his post fight interview, Thomas Bennett started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: CACC 204: Sparxx vs Bennett     
Date:   Jun 06, 2021





194 cm
30 yrs
260 lbs



179 cm
30 yrs
232 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 24 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Thomas Bennett!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Bennett has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD#
Bennett is fighting off a takedown attempt but Sparxx is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bennett to the mat. Bennett regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (0) Bennett
Sparxx wants to control from the top but Bennett keeps moving.
Sparxx pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bennett is keeping the position for now.
Our spies down at at Alpha Brasil inform us that Bennett has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Sparxx is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sparxx pushes down on Bennett's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sparxx wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bennett keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sparxx is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1##SUB2#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sparxx works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (5) vs (0) Bennett
Bennett is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bennett slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.
Sparxx is trying to control the action in half guard but Bennett is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sparxx trying to mount his opponent but Bennett defends it.
Sparxx is working hard here to advance position.#T2##SUB#
Sparxx looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sparxx is looking to advance position but Bennett won't allow it.
Sparxx will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.
Sparxx is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Sparxx is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bennett defends it well. #SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Sparxx works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (8) vs (0) Bennett
Sparxx controlling his opponent.
Bennett is looking to get to half guard.
Sparxx can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bennett is looking to escape. #SUB#
Sparxx is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Bennett is surviving well by controlling Sparxx's body position as best he can.
Bennett really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T4#
Bennett keeps trying to improve his position.
Bennett is controlling an arm, preventing Sparxx from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Bennett can't escape the position.
Sparxx looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bennett is looking to get to half guard.
Sparxx definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Sparxx is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Bennett is surviving well by controlling Sparxx's body position as best he can.
Sparxx controlling from the full mount.
Sparxx has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T5#
Bennett tries to reverse the position but Sparxx maintains control.
Sparxx wants to control the pace but Bennett is squirming around nicely.
Bennett is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sparxx wants to control the pace but Bennett is squirming around nicely.
Bennett tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sparxx controlling from mount.
Bennett is squirming around, avoiding Sparxx's attempts to control the action. #T6#
Bennett is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sparxx looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bennett can't escape the position.
Sparxx controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Sparxx is working for a guillotine from mount but Bennett frees his head quite easily.
Bennett is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Sparxx working for a guillotine from mount but Bennett is in no mood to give up. #T7#
Bennett is squirming around, avoiding Sparxx's attempts to control the action.
Bennett is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bennett looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Sparxx (11) vs (0) Bennett#SUB#
Sparxx has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Bennett is in bad spot here. #SUB#
Bennett 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 Sparxx gets his way!
Bennett manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sparxx's guard. Nice work there by Bennett.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (11) vs (2) Bennett#T8#
Bennett won't allow Sparxx to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Bennett drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sparxx manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bennett has Sparxx in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (13) vs (2) Bennett#SUB2#
Sparxx avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Bennett is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sparxx defends well.#SUB2#
Bennett throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Sparxx escapes and throws Bennett's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (16) vs (2) Bennett
Bennett is trying to work for a sweep but Sparxx has mounted him!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Sparxx (18) vs (2) Bennett#T9#
Bennett is squirming around, avoiding Sparxx's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Sparxx looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Sparxx looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Bennett tries to improve his position but Sparxx has taken his back! Sparxx has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Bennett tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Sparxx pushes Bennett away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tyrone Sparxx!
Tyrone Sparxx made sure to mention his sponsor, Voodoo Nutrition in his post fight interview.

 

Event: CACC 197: Cosades vs Dennis     
Date:   May 09, 2021





179 cm
29 yrs
232 lbs



192 cm
47 yrs
222 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Thomas Bennett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Guido Gloom!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Roberts and Jorge Garcia.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Bennett instigates a clinch. #TD#
Bennett gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bennett (2) vs (0) Gloom
Gloom trying to hold on to Bennett's head to control him but Bennett postures up. #SUB#
Bennett wants to work for an arm triangle but Gloom is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gloom has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bennett is working away from the top position though.
Gloom keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Bennett trying to pass the guard but Gloom defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bennett is working for a kimura but Gloom is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Bennett seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Gloom has recovered full guard. #T1#
Bennett advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (5) vs (0) Gloom
Gloom is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Bennett is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gloom knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Bennett goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gloom rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bennett's guard! Nice work there by Gloom!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bennett (5) vs (2) Gloom
Bennett keeping moving, preventing Gloom from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Gloom got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bennett has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gloom has managed to get both his arms back between Bennett's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Bennett isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Gloom stacks Bennett on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Gloom!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (5) vs (5) Gloom#T2#
Bennett tries to bench press Gloom off him but Gloom keeps the position.
Bennett is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gloom's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.
Gloom keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gloom pulls his head out easily.
Gloom is looking to take a break and control but Bennett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gloom seems to be working for a kimura but Bennett defends the submission attempt.#T3##SUB#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.
Gloom is looking to take a break and control but Bennett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gloom pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Gloom is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Bennett as he works his way to full guard. #SUB#
Bennett had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gloom defends it easily.
Bennett seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T4##SUB#
Bennett had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gloom defends it easily.#SUB#
Bennett looking for subs off his back but Gloom has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.
Gloom wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bennett keeps working. #SUB#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T5##SUB2#
Gloom looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Gloom is working for a kimura but Bennett is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T6#
Gloom is trying to control the action in half guard but Bennett is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bennett is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gloom trying to control the action but Bennett is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.#T7##SUB2#
Gloom is working for a kimura but Bennett is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gloom pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gloom pulls his head out easily. #T8#
Gloom wants to control but Bennett is keeping him busy.
Gloom is taking a breather. Bennett 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.
Bennett is refusing to be controlled, as Gloom sits in half guard. #SUB#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gloom pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gloom in particular looking to stall.
Gloom wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bennett keeps working. #T9##SUB#
Bennett is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Gloom is tapping! Great win for Bennett!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Thomas Bennett!
Thomas Bennett 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.

 

Event: CACC 189: Pripyat vs Morgan     
Date:   Apr 11, 2021





179 cm
29 yrs
232 lbs



191 cm
38 yrs
235 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Thomas Bennett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 10 losses; Fletch Brandis!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Joseph Jones and Anthony Taglia.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Bennett clinches. #TD#
Bennett jumps guard.
Bennett keeping moving, preventing Brandis 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.#SUB#
Brandis has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Bennett to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Brandis is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Bennett pulls down on the head and he's put Brandis to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Thomas Bennett!
A less than humble Thomas Bennett misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
The defeated Fletch Brandis had this to say: 'I think I'm gonna drink a Miller Lite tonight and play some pool.'.

 

Event: WPFA XLVIII: Christmas Clash 2     
Date:   Dec 25, 2020
#R1##CL#
Bennett instigates a clinch.
Bennett is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Bennett manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SU2#
Okafor stands up from Bennett's guard - Okafor perhaps looking for a knockout.
Bennett on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bennett on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL#
Bennett moves into range and clinches up with Okafor.#TD#
Bennett has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Okafor uses from the top position. #SUB#
Bennett is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Okafor defends well.
Okafor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bennett might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Bennett looking for a triangle here. Okafor is fighting it but it looks tight! Bennett pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Okafor is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Thomas Bennett!
Thomas Bennett retains his heavyweight title!
Thomas Bennett bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: WPFA XLIV: Lors vs Bennett     
Date:   Nov 28, 2020
#R1##CL2#
Bennett closes the distance and pushes Lors back into the cage.
Bennett looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bennett tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lors smiles and moves away.
Bennett shoots in for a double leg but Lors sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#KD#
Lors cracks Bennett with a big right hand and Bennett goes down!#CUT#It looks like Thomas Bennett has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bennett keeping moving, preventing Lors from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Bennett looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lors has picked Bennett up and slammed him! Bennett can't keep hold of the triangle and Lors manages to pass to side control!
Lors will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bennett tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lors wants to control but Bennett is keeping him busy.
Bennett is looking for a sweep.
Lors controls the position.
Bennett is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lors off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Bennett is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Lors has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Lors is trying to stand back up. #T1##SUB2#
Bennett is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Lors is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Thomas Bennett!
Thomas Bennett is the new heavyweight champion!
Thomas Bennett was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: WPFA XLI: Fudd vs Pratoomwong     
Date:   Nov 07, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Bennett gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Bennett jumps into guard, dragging Bjoergen to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Bennett is looking for a triangle but Bjoergen pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Bjoergen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bjoergen trying to control but Bennett is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bennett is looking for a triangle but Bjoergen pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Bennett working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bjoergen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bjoergen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bennett is looking for a triangle but Bjoergen pushes his legs off easily.
Bjoergen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bennett on the ground.
Bjoergen is looking to stand up but Bennett won't let him. #T1##SUB2#
Bennett is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bjoergen defends well.#SUB2#
Bennett has an active guard here but Bjoergen has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bjoergen pulls his head out easily.
Bennett is staying active underneath Bjoergen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bennett looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bjoergen pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Bjoergen moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Bennett.
Bennett is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Bennett keeps trying to improve his position.
Bennett is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bjoergen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bjoergen is looking to stall here but Bennett recovers full guard.
Bjoergen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Bennett looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Bjoergen is defending well. Bennett quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Bjoergen has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Bennett celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thomas Bennett!
After the fight, Thomas Bennett was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: Dominance XIII     
Date:   Oct 27, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bennett with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fist counters with a straight right hand.
Bennett takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fist scores with a jab.
Bennett closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL2#
Bennett pushes Fist up against the cage in a clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bennett has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Bennett tries to pull guard but Fist forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Bennett turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bennett manages to end up in side control.#ES#
Fist explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Bennett darts in and clinches Fist up against the cage.#TD2#
Bennett has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fist uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Bennett throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Bennett isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Fist stacks Bennett on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Fist!
Bennett is not content to let Fist control the position.
Bennett is looking to regain half guard here but Fist keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fist trying to control the action but Bennett is working from the bottom.
Bennett tries to improve position but can't.
Fist misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Bennett manages to work his way to half guard, despite Fist's best efforts.
Fist will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2##SUB2#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bennett slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T3##SUB2#
Bennett is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fist is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Bennett throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fist trying to control the position from guard on top but Bennett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fist engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fist slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bennett manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fist throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4##SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fist pulls his head out easily.
Bennett slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Bennett has his foot on Fist's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fist works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Bennett is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fist is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bennett keeping moving, preventing Fist from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Bennett working for a triangle but Fist defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Bennett has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fist can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Bennett dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Bennett moves into the clinch.
Bennett tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fist softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD2#
Bennett jumps into guard, dragging Fist to the mat. #SUB2#
Bennett is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Bennett looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Fist is defending well. Bennett quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Fist has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Bennett celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thomas Bennett!
A less than humble Thomas Bennett misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: The Island Season 11, 265 lbs, Round 3     
Date:   Oct 10, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bennett on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bennett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Torres.
Thomas Bennett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bennett misses with a takedown attempt
and Bennett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Torres thuds a left hand into Bennett's body.#KD#
Torres sends Bennett crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Torres is motioning to the referee to let Bennett up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Bennett is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Torres darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Bennett's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Torres before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pablo Torres!
A relieved looking Pablo Torres thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: The Island Season 11, 265 lbs, Round 2     
Date:   Oct 09, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ghost throws a lazy right hand but Bennett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ghost connects with a right hand. Bennett shakes it off.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ghost enables Bennett to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ghost manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bennett is pushing down on Ghost's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ghost is fighting to maintain full guard but Bennett has managed to sneak the leg through.#ES2#
Ghost manages to escape and get back to his feet! #TD#
Bennett shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bennett was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bennett definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Bennett is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ghost has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Bennett working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bennett wants to control but Ghost is keeping him busy. #T1##SUB#
Bennett is trying to get an arm triangle but Ghost is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ghost can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Bennett is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ghost has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bennett trying to control the position but Ghost is working away. #SUB#
Bennett is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ghost has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Bennett looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Ghost is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bennett's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Bennett! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Ghost has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Thomas Bennett!

 

Event: The Island Season 11, 265 lbs, Round 1     
Date:   Oct 08, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peace staying out of range there.
A counter left hand to the body from Peace misses its target.#TD2#
Bennett drives through with a takedown into Peace's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Peace wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Bennett manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Bennett is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Bennett wants to take Peace's back but he can't do it this time.
Peace has given up his back. Will we see Bennett going for some submissions?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Peace tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Bennett has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Peace is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Thomas Bennett!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Aug 10, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Bennett is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Reykdalsson's half guard.
Reykdalsson is looking to get back to is feet but Bennett passes into side control.
Bennett tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Bennett 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.#SUB#
Bennett is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Reykdalsson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Reykdalsson is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennett tries to move to mount but Reykdalsson blocks the move with his legs. #T1##SUB#
Bennett wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Reykdalsson, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Reykdalsson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Bennett is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Reykdalsson has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Bennett is trying to get an arm triangle but Reykdalsson is defending well. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Bennett swings around for an armbar but Reykdalsson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bennett's guard.#SUB#
Bennett is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Reykdalsson defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bennett keeping moving, preventing Reykdalsson from controlling successfully.
Bennett looking to control.
Reykdalsson is pushing down on Bennett's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bennett is fighting to maintain full guard but Reykdalsson has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3#
Bennett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bennett wants to get back to full guard but Reykdalsson has mounted him!
Reykdalsson controlling from the full mount.
We've been informed that Reykdalsson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Reykdalsson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bennett is looking to escape.
Bennett is looking to get to half guard.
Reykdalsson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Reykdalsson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Reykdalsson controlling the pace for now.
Reykdalsson looking to control but Bennett is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reykdalsson controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bekan Reykdalsson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Bennett shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bennett showed some decent athleticism there.
Reykdalsson wants to control but Bennett is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Reykdalsson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bennett tries to pass to full mount but Reykdalsson defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennett is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Bennett is looking to stall here but Reykdalsson recovers full guard.
Reykdalsson controls Bennett momentarily but Bennett frees himself.
Reykdalsson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Bennett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bennett has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Reykdalsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Reykdalsson is pulling down on Bennett's head. It's preventing any offense from Bennett, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Bennett closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Reykdalsson's guard.
Reykdalsson is looking to stand back up but Bennett counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Reykdalsson. #T2##REVB#
Reykdalsson is trying to stand.
Reykdalsson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Bennett prevents Reykdalsson from improving his position.
Bennett looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Reykdalsson trying to control from the bottom. #T3#
Reykdalsson won't allow Bennett to pass to mount.
Reykdalsson wants to control but Bennett is keeping busy.
Reykdalsson tries to get to full guard but Bennett has control of the leg. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bennett trying to control the action but Reykdalsson is working from the bottom.
Reykdalsson trying to control from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Bennett looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bennett looking to pass the guard.
Reykdalsson working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reykdalsson keeping full guard, as Bennett tries to pass.
Reykdalsson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Bennett dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Bennett gets the takedown into side control.
Reykdalsson sneaks back into half guard.
Reykdalsson is looking to improve his position.
Bennett tries to pass the half guard into mount. Reykdalsson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reykdalsson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Reykdalsson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bennett is working away from the top position though.#T1##SUB#
Bennett is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Reykdalsson is just riding it out for now. Bennett eventually gives up the hold.
Reykdalsson trying to control here. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Reykdalsson tries to roll over but Bennett keeps him under control.
Reykdalsson wants to control but Bennett is keeping busy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Thomas Bennett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Bennett shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bennett looking to pass the guard.
Reykdalsson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Bennett slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Reykdalsson wants to get back to his feet.
Bennett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reykdalsson keeps working.
Bennett tries to advance to mount but can't.
Reykdalsson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Bennett presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bennett can't control as he wanted to and Reykdalsson manages to get the fight back to his half guard. #SUB#
Bennett is working for a kimura but Reykdalsson is defending it quite comfortably.
Bennett not doing much here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Bennett seems to be working for a kimura but Reykdalsson defends the submission attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Bennett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bennett 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Bennett!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jul 19, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Reykdalsson tries to sprawl but Bennett drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bennett passes the guard and advances to mount!
We've been hearing good reports from Reykdalsson'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.
Bennett wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Bennett moves to back control.
Reykdalsson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Reykdalsson is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Reykdalsson is in a bad position with Bennett working for a choke. Reykdalsson manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Reykdalsson stopping the sweep attempt from Bennett.
Bennett trying to keep a closed guard but Reykdalsson is proving a slippery customer. #T1#
Bennett is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Bennett is looking for a triangle but Reykdalsson pushes his legs off easily.
Reykdalsson stays in close to Bennett's body and controls the position.
Reykdalsson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Bennett looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Reykdalsson has picked Bennett up and slammed him! Bennett can't keep hold of the triangle and Reykdalsson manages to pass to side control!
Reykdalsson wants to control but Bennett is keeping him busy.
Reykdalsson is really struggling to control Bennett but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bennett is looking for a sweep.
Bennett looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Reykdalsson wants to stand but Bennett has his arm trapped. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bennett is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bennett looking for a sweep but Reykdalsson has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Reykdalsson avoids the attempt from Bennett to control.
Bennett is squirming around, avoiding Reykdalsson's attempts to control the action. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bennett is looking to get to half guard.
Reykdalsson trying to control but Bennett is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bennett working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bekan Reykdalsson will probably get the nod.
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##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bennett.
Bekan Reykdalsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Reykdalsson is not content to let Bennett control the position.
Reykdalsson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bennett has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reykdalsson tries to lock up and control but Bennett gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Reykdalsson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T1#
Bennett frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bennett seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Reykdalsson is holding on tight.
Reykdalsson is wriggling around trying to escape. #SUB2#
Bennett moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Reykdalsson has worked his arm free - good work by Reykdalsson!
Bennett tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T2#
Reykdalsson is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Bennett is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Reykdalsson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Reykdalsson can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Bennett wants to take a breather but Reykdalsson manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Bennett.
Bennett stands and throws Reykdalsson's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Bennett goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Reykdalsson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bennett's guard! Nice work there by Reykdalsson! #SUB2#
Bennett has his foot on Reykdalsson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Reykdalsson works his way back into a safe position though.
Reykdalsson wants to control from the top but Bennett keeps moving. #T4#
Bennett looking for a sweep. Not yet Bennett, not yet. #SUB2#
Bennett is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Reykdalsson is aware though and is defending well.
Reykdalsson content to stall in guard here.
Bennett looking for a sweep. Not yet Bennett, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bennett wants to hit a sweep here but Reykdalsson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bennett there!
Bennett tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Thomas Bennett will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Bennett changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Reykdalsson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Reykdalsson prevents Bennett from moving into mount. #SUB2#
Bennett tries for a kimura but Reykdalsson is defending well.
Bennett working away.
Reykdalsson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bennett wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bennett tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennett working away.
Reykdalsson is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Bennett has knee on belly and moves into mount. #SUB2#
Bennett swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Reykdalsson is now in Bennett's guard. A big mistake from Bennett there, giving up the dominant position!
Reykdalsson wants to control from the top but Bennett keeps moving.
Bennett looking for a sweep. Not yet Bennett, not yet. #T2##SUB2#
Bennett has an active guard here but Reykdalsson has managed to pass into half guard.
Bennett tries to get to full guard but Reykdalsson has control of the leg.
Reykdalsson wants to take a breather but Bennett is having none of it.
Bennett is trying to get back to full guard.
Reykdalsson is looking to take a break and control but Bennett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Reykdalsson prevents Bennett from improving his position.#T3#
Bennett gets back to full guard.
Reykdalsson won't allow Bennett to sweep him here.
Bennett wants to hit a sweep here but Reykdalsson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bennett there!
Bennett is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Reykdalsson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bennett is looking to escape.
Bennett really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T4#
Reykdalsson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bennett is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reykdalsson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bekan Reykdalsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Reykdalsson 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bekan Reykdalsson!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jun 21, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Amorsarson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bennett to the mat! Bennett manages to get full guard.
Bennett tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Amorsarson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Bennett is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bennett tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Bennett is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Amorsarson defends well.
Amorsarson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bennett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Amorsarson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bennett haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amorsarson preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Amorsarson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bennett has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Amorsarson has managed to get both his arms back between Bennett's legs - danger averted.
Bennett keeping moving, preventing Amorsarson from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB#
Bennett had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Amorsarson defends it easily.
Amorsarson is stalling in the full guard.
Bennett lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Amorsarson has his hands on Bennett's head, controlling the position.
Amorsarson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#SUB#
Bennett drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bennett jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bennett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Amorsarson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Amorsarson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bennett manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Amorsarson wants to control from the top but Bennett keeps moving.
Bennett wants to sweep but no luck.
Amorsarson wants to control from the top but Bennett keeps moving. #SUB#
Bennett is looking for a triangle but Amorsarson pushes his legs off easily.
Amorsarson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Amorsarson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bennett keeping moving, preventing Amorsarson from controlling successfully. #T3#
Amorsarson stopping the sweep attempt from Bennett.
Amorsarson wants to control from the top but Bennett keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bennett is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Amorsarson defends well.
Bennett keeping moving, preventing Amorsarson from controlling successfully.
Bennett might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Amorsarson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Amorsarson wants to control from the top but Bennett keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Amorsarson gets caught flat footed, as Bennett shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T4#
Bennett being controlled here momentarily.
Bennett tries to free his leg and advance position but Amorsarson is retaining full guard.
Amorsarson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bennett is one step ahead there.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Amorsarson holds on and takes a little breather.
Amorsarson can't keep his opponent in guard - Bennett advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Amorsarson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amorsarson keeping moving, preventing Bennett from controlling successfully.
Amorsarson is trying to control the position but Bennett postures up.
Amorsarson keeping moving, preventing Bennett from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Thomas Bennett will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Bennett looking to score a takedown here. Amorsarson is defending well but Bennett drives through and ends up in Amorsarson's guard.
Amorsarson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bennett is controlling him.
Bennett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Amorsarson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bennett is working hard here to advance position.
Amorsarson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bennett is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amorsarson working a defensive guard but Bennett passes into half guard.
Amorsarson trying to control from the bottom.
Amorsarson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Bennett tries to pass to full mount but Amorsarson defends it. #T1#
Amorsarson gets full guard.
Amorsarson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bennett has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bennett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Amorsarson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bennett won't allow Amorsarson to sweep him here.
Bennett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Amorsarson can do to turn this around?
Bennett postures up.
Amorsarson keeping full guard, as Bennett tries to pass.
Amorsarson has his hands on Bennett's head, controlling the position.
Amorsarson keeping moving, preventing Bennett from controlling successfully.
Bennett works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Bennett is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bennett trying to mount his opponent but Amorsarson defends it. #SUB#
Bennett looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bennett looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Amorsarson gets full guard.
Amorsarson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Amorsarson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bennett is one step ahead there.
Bennett trying to control but Amorsarson is working from the bottom.
Amorsarson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bennett manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Amorsarson throwing strikes from guard but Bennett blocks nicely. #T4#
Amorsarson wants to control from the top but Bennett keeps moving.
Amorsarson is looking to stand up but Bennett won't let him.
Amorsarson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bennett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bennett wants to sweep here but Amorsarson controlling him for the moment.
Amorsarson looking to pass the guard.
Amorsarson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bennett keeping moving, preventing Amorsarson from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Bennett is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Bennett dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Amorsarson fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD#
Bennett shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Amorsarson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Amorsarson keeping full guard, as Bennett tries to pass. #SUB#
Bennett thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Bennett thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bennett postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Amorsarson is keeping the position for now.
Amorsarson looking to control. #T1#
Bennett stays in close to Amorsarson's body and controls the position.
Bennett tries to free his leg and advance position but Amorsarson is retaining full guard.
Amorsarson is trying to control the position but Bennett postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Bennett closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Amorsarson quickly recovers to half guard.
Amorsarson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bennett is working away from the top position though.
Amorsarson is trying to stand.
Amorsarson is trying to control but Bennett passes into side control!
Amorsarson tries to bench press Bennett off him but Bennett keeps the position.
Bennett advances to mount.
Bennett with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish. #SUB#
Bennett has hold of Amorsarson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Amorsarson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #T2#
Amorsarson is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amorsarson wants to control but Bennett is having none of it.
Bennett looking to control but Amorsarson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Amorsarson regains half guard.
Amorsarson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bennett is working away from the top position though.
Thomas Bennett overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Amorsarson is refusing to be controlled, as Bennett sits in half guard. #T3#
Bennett tries to pass to full mount but Amorsarson defends it.
Bennett is looking to pass Amorsarson's guard but actually Amorsarson recovers to full guard.
Amorsarson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bennett manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Amorsarson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Amorsarson tries to free his leg and advance position but Bennett is retaining full guard.
Amorsarson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bennett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Amorsarson with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4##SUB#
Bennett is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Amorsarson defends well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bennett is on top in guard. #REVR#
Amorsarson looking to control.
Bennett tries to free his leg and advance position but Amorsarson is retaining full guard.
Amorsarson pulls Bennett in close to prevent any damage.
Amorsarson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amorsarson is still trying to improve position.
Amorsarson keeping moving, preventing Bennett from controlling successfully.
Vigri Amorsarson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thomas Bennett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Amorsarson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Bennett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bennett 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Bennett!

 

 
 
 
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