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Event:
Bots de Garra 91
Date: Oct 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Travis Labuschagne! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 65 wins and 51 losses; Conald Petersen!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Petersen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Labuschagne (0) vs (2) Petersen
Labuschagne not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Labuschagne wants to sweep here but Petersen controlling him for the moment.
Labuschagne is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Petersen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Labuschagne seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Labuschagne controls Petersen momentarily but Petersen frees himself.
Petersen trying to control but Labuschagne is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Labuschagne is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Labuschagne (2) vs (2) Petersen
Petersen is trying to control but can't.
Petersen manages to get to full guard.
#T1#
Petersen wants to sweep but no luck.
Petersen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Labuschagne's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Labuschagne (2) vs (4) Petersen
Petersen wants to control from the top but Labuschagne keeps moving.
Labuschagne wants to sweep but no luck.
Petersen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Labuschagne holds on and takes a little breather.
Labuschagne is trying to control the position but Petersen postures up.
Labuschagne looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Labuschagne being controlled here, momentarily.
Labuschagne is looking to sweep but instead, Petersen has passed into half guard.
Labuschagne won't allow Petersen to pass to mount.
Petersen is trying to control the action in half guard but Labuschagne is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Petersen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Labuschagne knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Labuschagne tries to roll over but Petersen keeps him under control.
Petersen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3#
Labuschagne won't allow Petersen to pass to mount.
Petersen is trying to control. Labuschagne wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Petersen trying to pass the guard but Labuschagne defending well.
Petersen controlling the pace.
Petersen is thwarting Labuschagne's attempts to control the position.
Labuschagne won't allow Petersen to pass to mount.
Petersen wants to take a breather but Labuschagne is having none of it.
Labuschagne is looking for a sweep. Petersen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Petersen controlling the action here.
Labuschagne is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Petersen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Labuschagne keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Petersen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Petersen trying to control the action but Labuschagne is working from the bottom.
Petersen works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Labuschagne (2) vs (7) Petersen
Labuschagne is trying to get back to half guard.#T5#
Labuschagne can't do much from the bottom here.
Petersen controlling the position.
Petersen trying to control the position but Labuschagne is working away.
Labuschagne gets back to half guard.
Labuschagne trying to control here.
Labuschagne controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Petersen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Labuschagne keeps working.
Petersen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T6#
Petersen wants to free his trapped foot but Labuschagne is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Petersen is keen to just control but Labuschagne is a slippery customer.
Petersen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Petersen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Labuschagne won't allow Petersen to pass to mount.
Labuschagne wants to improve his position but Petersen is controlling well.
Petersen is trying to control. Labuschagne wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T7#
Petersen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Labuschagne is trying to get back to full guard.
Petersen works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Labuschagne (2) vs (10) Petersen
Petersen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Labuschagne regains half guard.
Petersen trying to control the pace.
Petersen is trying to control the action in half guard but Labuschagne is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Labuschagne moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Labuschagne is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Labuschagne (4) vs (10) Petersen#T8#
Petersen is trying to control the position but Labuschagne postures up.
Petersen pulls Labuschagne in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Labuschagne passes Petersen's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Labuschagne is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Labuschagne is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Labuschagne trying to control from half guard but Petersen is working away. #T9#
Labuschagne trying to control the pace.
Petersen tries to roll over but Labuschagne keeps him under control.
Petersen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Labuschagne looking to pass the guard.
Labuschagne passes Petersen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Petersen trying to control but Labuschagne postures up.
Labuschagne is looking to take a break and control but Petersen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Labuschagne wants to pass the guard but Petersen is defending well.
Petersen wants to get back to full guard.#T10#
Petersen trying to hold on to Labuschagne's head to control him but Labuschagne postures up.
Petersen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Labuschagne haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Petersen is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Labuschagne is staying active.
Labuschagne wants to lay and pray for a moment but Petersen keeps working.
Labuschagne prevents Petersen from improving his position.
Petersen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Labuschagne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Petersen is keeping the position for now.
Labuschagne trying to control but Petersen is working from the bottom.
Labuschagne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Petersen is keeping the position for now.
Petersen trying to control the position.
#T11#
Labuschagne passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Labuschagne (7) vs (10) Petersen
Labuschagne tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Petersen is trying to control Labuschagne's posture but Labuschagne avoids it.
Petersen is trying to get back to half guard.#T12#
Petersen is not content to let Labuschagne control the position.
Labuschagne tries to advance to mount but Petersen denies him. #SUB#
Labuschagne looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Petersen can't do much from the bottom here.
Petersen prevents Labuschagne from improving position.
Petersen isn't going anywhere.
Petersen is trying to get back to half guard.#T13#
Petersen is not content to let Labuschagne control the position.
Petersen is looking to regain half guard here but Labuschagne keeps moving and retains side control.
Labuschagne tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Petersen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Labuschagne's best efforts.
Petersen is refusing to be controlled, as Labuschagne sits in half guard.
Labuschagne tries to pass the half guard into mount. Petersen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Petersen wants to get back to full guard.#T14#
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#
Labuschagne is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Petersen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Petersen tries to roll over but Labuschagne keeps him under control.
Labuschagne tries to pass the half guard into mount. Petersen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Labuschagne wants to lay and pray for a moment but Petersen keeps working.
Petersen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Labuschagne is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Labuschagne wants to take a breather but Petersen is having none of it.
Labuschagne wants to free his trapped foot but Petersen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petersen wins on points by 10 to 7.
A victorious Conald Petersen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 89
Date: Oct 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 51 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Travis Labuschagne!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Archer closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Archer (2) vs (0) Labuschagne
Archer passes into side control, despite Labuschagne's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (5) vs (0) Labuschagne
Labuschagne is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Labuschagne sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Labuschagne makes his way to full guard, as Archer worked for a kimura.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Labuschagne wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Labuschagne wants to improve his position but instead Archer has moved into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Labuschagne controlling the position for now.
Archer wants to take a breather but Labuschagne is having none of it.
Labuschagne is looking to control Archer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Labuschagne avoid being mounted?
Labuschagne tries to roll over but Archer keeps him under control.
Labuschagne regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've been hearing good reports from Archer's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Labuschagne is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Archer defends well.
Archer postures up.
#T2#
Archer tries to free his leg and advance position but Labuschagne is retaining full guard.
Labuschagne bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Archer's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (5) vs (2) Labuschagne
Archer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (7) vs (2) Labuschagne
Labuschagne wants to control but Archer is keeping busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Archer in particular looking to stall.#T3#
Archer is trying to control. Labuschagne wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Labuschagne moves into full guard.
Labuschagne wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Labuschagne is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Labuschagne is trying to hold Archer in close to prevent damage but Archer has managed to pass into half guard.
Labuschagne wants to control the action here but instead Archer manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (10) vs (2) Labuschagne
Labuschagne can't escape the position.
#T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Labuschagne tries to improve his position but instead Archer has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Archer (13) vs (2) Labuschagne
Labuschagne tries to roll but Archer sticks to his back.
Labuschagne trying to control the action but Archer just sinks the hooks in.
Archer controlling well, preventing Labuschagne from escaping the position.
#T5#
Labuschagne trying to control the action but Archer just sinks the hooks in.
I really don't envy Labuschagne right now.
Labuschagne is still trying to improve position.
Archer controlling from the back.
Labuschagne is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Archer is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Labuschagne defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T6#
Archer is hanging on to Labuschagne's back as he tries to escape.
Labuschagne is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Labuschagne felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Labuschagne trying to control the position but Archer manages to sink in the hooks.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Archer's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Labuschagne tries to break free.
Labuschagne keeps trying to improve his position.#T7#
Labuschagne is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Labuschagne can't escape the position.
Labuschagne trying to control the action but Archer just sinks the hooks in.
Archer doesn't have the hooks in and Labuschagne manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (13) vs (4) Labuschagne
Labuschagne stands and throws Archer's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (13) vs (7) Labuschagne
Labuschagne tries to move to mount but Archer blocks the move with his legs.
Archer manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (15) vs (7) Labuschagne#T8#
Labuschagne manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Labuschagne working for a triangle but Archer defends it easily.
Archer won't allow Labuschagne to sweep him here.
Labuschagne working a defensive guard here.
Archer looking to pass the guard. #T9#
Archer sitting in guard here, content to control.
Labuschagne pulls Archer in close to prevent any damage.
Archer won't allow Labuschagne to sweep him here.
Archer being controlled here momentarily.
Labuschagne keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully. #T10#
Archer controls from within his opponent's guard.
Labuschagne looking to hit a scissor sweep but Archer is one step ahead there.
Archer pushes down on Labuschagne's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Labuschagne moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Archer wants to control from the top but Labuschagne keeps moving. #T11#
Labuschagne looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Labuschagne looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Labuschagne working a defensive guard but Archer passes into half guard.
Labuschagne is pressing down on Archer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Labuschagne is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Labuschagne wants to hit a sweep here but Archer passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Labuschagne there! Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (18) vs (7) Labuschagne
Labuschagne tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T12#
Labuschagne is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Labuschagne tries to reverse the position but Archer maintains control.
Labuschagne is trying to reverse the position but instead Archer has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Archer (21) vs (7) Labuschagne
Labuschagne trying to control the hands but Archer won't let him.
Labuschagne might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Archer haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Labuschagne can't escape the position.
Good control from Archer.
Archer controlling well, preventing Labuschagne from escaping the position.
#T13##SUB#
Labuschagne fending off the submission attempt from Archer.
Labuschagne is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Labuschagne rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Archer is keen to just control but Labuschagne is a slippery customer.#T14#
Labuschagne has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Archer is working away from the top position though.
Labuschagne desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Labuschagne wants to get back to full guard but Archer has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (24) vs (7) Labuschagne
Archer avoids the attempt from Labuschagne to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Labuschagne looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Archer (27) vs (7) Labuschagne
Archer biding his time, looking for the opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Archer takes the fight on points by 27 to 7.
During a confident post fight interview, Able Archer thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 87
Date: Oct 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 39 losses; Tan Zan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Travis Labuschagne!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Labuschagne gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Zan (0) vs (2) Labuschagne
Zan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Labuschagne passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Zan (0) vs (5) Labuschagne
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.
Zan is trying to escape the mount.
Zan looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Zan (0) vs (8) Labuschagne#SUB2#
Labuschagne looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Labuschagne has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Zan is defending well but eventually Labuschagne manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Zan has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Travis Labuschagne!
A victorious Travis Labuschagne thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 84
Date: Oct 06, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 16 losses; Amir Ziyaeddin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Travis Labuschagne!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nice sprawl there from Ziyaeddin as Labuschagne shoots in.
Ziyaeddin tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Labuschagne manages to circle out of the way.
Labuschagne fails with the takedown.#CL#
Ziyaeddin moves into range and clinches up with Labuschagne.#TD#
Ziyaeddin drags the fight down to the ground.
Labuschagne trying to control the position from guard on top but Ziyaeddin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Labuschagne passes Ziyaeddin's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Labuschagne is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Labuschagne is working for a submission of some sort.
Ziyaeddin is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Italian Job, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Labuschagne tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ziyaeddin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Labuschagne prevents Ziyaeddin from improving his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Labuschagne passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ziyaeddin! Score +3 for passing guard: Ziyaeddin (0) vs (3) Labuschagne
Ziyaeddin has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Labuschagne's lack of action.
Labuschagne stalling away here and it's allowed Ziyaeddin to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ziyaeddin keeping full guard, as Labuschagne tries to pass.
Ziyaeddin looking to control.
#T2#
Labuschagne stands and throws Ziyaeddin's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ziyaeddin (0) vs (6) Labuschagne
Ziyaeddin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ziyaeddin (2) vs (6) Labuschagne
Labuschagne wants to improve his position but Ziyaeddin is controlling well.
Labuschagne gets full guard.
Ziyaeddin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Labuschagne is keeping the position for now.
Labuschagne wants to sweep but no luck.
Labuschagne working a defensive guard here.
Ziyaeddin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Labuschagne working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ziyaeddin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ziyaeddin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Labuschagne looking for a sweep. Not yet Labuschagne, not yet.
Labuschagne wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Labuschagne trying to control the position.
Labuschagne pulls Ziyaeddin in to control the position.
Ziyaeddin is pushing down on Labuschagne's leg trying to pass to half guard. Labuschagne is fighting to maintain full guard but Ziyaeddin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Labuschagne wants to control but Ziyaeddin is keeping busy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ziyaeddin prevents Labuschagne from improving his position.
Labuschagne keeps trying to improve his position.#T4#
Labuschagne wants to get back to full guard but Ziyaeddin has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ziyaeddin (5) vs (6) Labuschagne
Labuschagne tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Labuschagne is not content to let Ziyaeddin control the position.
Labuschagne is looking for a sweep.
Ziyaeddin trying to control the action but Labuschagne is working from the bottom.
Labuschagne tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T5#
Ziyaeddin working away.
Labuschagne tries to buck Ziyaeddin off but Ziyaeddin is having none of it.
Labuschagne is still trying to improve position.
Labuschagne is not content to let Ziyaeddin control the position.
Labuschagne felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Labuschagne tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ziyaeddin trying to control the position but Labuschagne is working away. #T6#
Labuschagne sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Labuschagne trying to get back to full guard but Ziyaeddin takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ziyaeddin (8) vs (6) Labuschagne
Labuschagne 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: Ziyaeddin (8) vs (8) Labuschagne
Labuschagne advances to half guard.
Ziyaeddin wants to improve his position but Labuschagne is controlling well.
Labuschagne wants to free his trapped foot but Ziyaeddin is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T7##SUB2#
Labuschagne is looking for a kimura but Ziyaeddin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Labuschagne to get the leverage.
Labuschagne sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ziyaeddin is staying active underneath Labuschagne, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Labuschagne wants to pass to mount but Ziyaeddin is defending the position.
Ziyaeddin is looking to control Labuschagne's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ziyaeddin avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Labuschagne is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ziyaeddin defends it well. #SUB#
Ziyaeddin actively working from the bottom here.#T8#
Labuschagne seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ziyaeddin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Ziyaeddin looking for submissions off his back.
Labuschagne wants to pass the guard but Ziyaeddin is defending well.
Labuschagne trying to control the action but Ziyaeddin is working from the bottom.
Labuschagne trying to control from Ziyaeddin's half guard. Ziyaeddin has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Labuschagne trying to control but Ziyaeddin is working from the bottom.
Labuschagne pushing down on Ziyaeddin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T9##SUB2#
Labuschagne is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ziyaeddin defends it well. #SUB#
Ziyaeddin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ziyaeddin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ziyaeddin pulls Labuschagne in close to his closed guard and prevents Labuschagne from doing any damage or advancing position.
Labuschagne trying to control the position from guard on top but Ziyaeddin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Labuschagne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T10##SUB#
Ziyaeddin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Labuschagne gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Labuschagne trying to control the position from guard on top but Ziyaeddin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Ziyaeddin looking for a triangle here. Labuschagne is fighting it but it looks tight! Ziyaeddin pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Labuschagne is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Amir Ziyaeddin!
During a confident post fight interview, Amir Ziyaeddin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 82
Date: Oct 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Travis Labuschagne! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 17 losses; Richard Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Labuschagne doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Anderson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD2#
Anderson has clasped his hands together around Labuschagne's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Labuschagne (0) vs (4) Anderson
Labuschagne tries to improve position but can't.
Labuschagne can't do much from the bottom here.
Labuschagne is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Labuschagne sneaks back into half guard.
Labuschagne's coaches at Gentleman's Club have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Labuschagne is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Anderson seems to be working for a kimura but Labuschagne defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Labuschagne is trying to get back to full guard.
Labuschagne is working hard here to advance position.
Labuschagne slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Anderson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Anderson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Labuschagne has control of Anderson's left arm, preventing Anderson from doing any damage.
Anderson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T2#
Anderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Labuschagne is retaining full guard.
Labuschagne controls Anderson momentarily but Anderson frees himself.
Anderson trying to control but Labuschagne is working from the bottom.
Labuschagne manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Anderson manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Labuschagne (2) vs (4) Anderson
Labuschagne wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.#T3#
Labuschagne trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Labuschagne advances to half guard.
Anderson wants to get back to full guard.
Labuschagne trying to control the action but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Labuschagne is looking to advance position but Anderson won't allow it.
Labuschagne controlling the action here.
Labuschagne is looking to advance position but Anderson won't allow it. #T4#
Labuschagne prevents Anderson from improving his position.
Anderson is not content to let Labuschagne control the position.
Anderson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Labuschagne is working away from the top position though.
Labuschagne is keen to just control but Anderson is a slippery customer.
Labuschagne tries to pass to full mount but Anderson defends it. #SUB#
Labuschagne is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Anderson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Labuschagne. #T5##SUB#
Labuschagne is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Anderson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Labuschagne.
Anderson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Anderson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Labuschagne's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Labuschagne's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Labuschagne (2) vs (8) Anderson
Labuschagne trying to control the action but Anderson just sinks the hooks in. #T6#
Labuschagne is in bad spot here.
Labuschagne tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Labuschagne tries to improve his position but instead Anderson has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Labuschagne (2) vs (11) Anderson
Anderson controlling well, preventing Labuschagne from escaping 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.
Anderson controlling well, preventing Labuschagne from escaping the position.
#T7#
Anderson gets his hands free as Labuschagne looks to control.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Labuschagne wants to escape the position.
Labuschagne trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
I really don't envy Labuschagne right now.
Anderson biding his time, controlling Labuschagne.
Labuschagne looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T8#
Labuschagne tries to break free.
Labuschagne is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Anderson.
Labuschagne tries to escape but Anderson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Good control from Anderson.#SUB2#
Anderson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Labuschagne knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Labuschagne for a finish. #T9#
Labuschagne tries to break free.
Anderson trying to control momentarily.
You can see the frustration on Labuschagne's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Anderson trying to control.
You can see the frustration on Labuschagne's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Anderson has good solid back control here. #SUB2#
Anderson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Labuschagne knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Labuschagne for a finish. #T10#
Anderson gets his hands free as Labuschagne looks to control.
Labuschagne can't escape the position.
Anderson wants to control but Labuschagne is keeping busy.
Labuschagne trying to control the hands but Anderson won't let him.
Labuschagne tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Anderson controlling the position easily from mount.
Labuschagne tries to reverse the position but Anderson maintains control.#T11#
Labuschagne tries to improve his position but instead Anderson has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Labuschagne (2) vs (14) Anderson
Labuschagne tries to escape the position.
Labuschagne looking very determined here, making life difficult for Anderson.
Labuschagne tries to escape the position.
Labuschagne is breathing heavily.#T12#
Labuschagne staying busy and making it hard for Anderson to control.
Labuschagne tries to break free.
Labuschagne looking very determined here, making life difficult for Anderson.
Labuschagne is really stuck here.
Labuschagne might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Anderson is riding his opponent, not letting Labuschagne buck him off.
Labuschagne trying to control the hands but Anderson won't let him.
Labuschagne tries to escape the position.
#T13#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#SUB2#
Anderson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Labuschagne defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Anderson keeps control of the position easily here as Labuschagne tries to buck him off.
Labuschagne trying to control the hands but Anderson breaks the grip.
Anderson keeps control of the position as Labuschagne tries to break free.
#T14#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Labuschagne turns into Anderson and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Labuschagne (4) vs (14) Anderson
Anderson keeping full guard, as Labuschagne tries to pass.
Labuschagne being controlled here momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Labuschagne wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Labuschagne looking to sit in guard and control but Anderson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Labuschagne (4) vs (16) Anderson
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson wins on points by 16 to 4.
A very excited looking Richard Anderson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 80
Date: Sep 24, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 34 losses; Bruce White Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Travis Labuschagne!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Labuschagne scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: White Jr (0) vs (4) Labuschagne
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.
White Jr sneaks back into half guard.
White Jr is staying active underneath Labuschagne, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
White Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Labuschagne pulls his head out easily.
Labuschagne looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
White Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
White Jr is not content to let Labuschagne control the position.#SUB#
White Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Labuschagne pulls his head out easily.
Labuschagne seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but White Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Labuschagne seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
White Jr actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
White Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
White Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Labuschagne pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Labuschagne works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: White Jr (0) vs (7) Labuschagne#SUB2#
Labuschagne is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. White Jr is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. White Jr flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Labuschagne anticipates the leg and manages to get behind White Jr and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Labuschagne slips an arm under White Jr chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Labuschagne has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Labuschagne is squeezing on White Jr like an anaconda would it's prey. White Jr fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Travis Labuschagne!
A very excited looking Travis Labuschagne 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.
In defeat, Bruce White Jr stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back!'. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 78
Date: Sep 17, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 20 losses; Jari Laitila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Travis Labuschagne!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Labuschagne scores with a takedown into Laitila's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laitila (0) vs (2) Labuschagne
Labuschagne trying to control the position from guard on top but Laitila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Laitila is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Laitila keeping moving, preventing Labuschagne from controlling successfully.
Labuschagne stands and throws Laitila's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (0) vs (5) Labuschagne#SUB2#
Labuschagne thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laitila struggling a bit here.
Labuschagne wants to control but Laitila is keeping him busy. #T1#
Laitila's coaches at Jed's Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Laitila stops Labuschagne from passing to mount.
Laitila is looking to regain half guard here but Labuschagne keeps moving and retains side control.
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 Laitila is keeping him busy.
Labuschagne is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T2##SUB2#
Labuschagne wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Laitila, who protects the arm well.
Laitila manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (2) vs (5) Labuschagne
Labuschagne is refusing to be controlled, as Laitila sits in half guard.
Laitila perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Labuschagne is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Laitila's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Laitila's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Laitila (2) vs (9) Labuschagne
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Labuschagne trying to control momentarily.
Laitila manages to reverse the position and now he's in Labuschagne's guard. Nice work there by Laitila.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (4) vs (9) Labuschagne#T3#
Labuschagne is trying to keep Laitila in close.
Laitila wants to control from the top but Labuschagne keeps moving.
Labuschagne is trying to control the position but Laitila postures up.
Laitila tries to free his leg and advance position but Labuschagne is retaining full guard.
Laitila trying to control but Labuschagne is working from the bottom.
Labuschagne is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Labuschagne wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T4#
Labuschagne is continuing to stall.
Laitila won't allow Labuschagne to sweep him here.
Laitila trying to control the position from guard on top but Labuschagne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laitila trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Labuschagne looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laitila is one step ahead there.
Labuschagne seems keen to control Laitila's posture.#T5#
Labuschagne trying to control the position.
Laitila slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (7) vs (9) Labuschagne
Labuschagne tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Laitila wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Labuschagne is trying to control Laitila's posture but Laitila avoids it.
Labuschagne is not content to let Laitila control the position. #T6#
Laitila is really struggling to control Labuschagne but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Labuschagne tries to bench press Laitila off him but Laitila keeps the position.
Laitila trying to control the position but Labuschagne is working away.
You can see the frustration on Labuschagne's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Laitila content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
You can see the frustration on Labuschagne's face, being in this tough position on 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.#T7##SUB#
Laitila is trying to get an arm triangle but Labuschagne is defending well.
Labuschagne holds on to Laitila's head and controls the position momentarily.
Laitila trying to control the action but Labuschagne is working from the bottom.
Labuschagne tries to buck Laitila off but Laitila is having none of it.
Labuschagne is trying to control Laitila's posture but Laitila avoids it. #T8#
Laitila passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Labuschagne! Score +2 for reaching mount: Laitila (9) vs (9) Labuschagne
Laitila controlling from the full mount.
Labuschagne is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Laitila working for a submission but Labuschagne is keeping him at bay.
Laitila takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Labuschagne is squirming around, avoiding Laitila's attempts to control the action.
Laitila moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Laitila (12) vs (9) Labuschagne#SUB#
Laitila working for a choke but Labuschagne is defending well. #T9#
Laitila doesn't have the hooks in and Labuschagne manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (12) vs (11) Labuschagne
Labuschagne trying to control but Laitila is working from the bottom.
Laitila bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Labuschagne's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (14) vs (11) Labuschagne
Labuschagne tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Labuschagne controls Laitila momentarily but Laitila frees himself. #T10#
Labuschagne looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laitila is one step ahead there.
Laitila trying to control the position from guard on top but Labuschagne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Labuschagne is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Labuschagne lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (14) vs (13) Labuschagne
Laitila wants to sweep but no luck. #T11#
Laitila keeping moving, preventing Labuschagne from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Laitila has his foot on Labuschagne's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Labuschagne works his way back into a safe position though.
Laitila trying to control the position.
Labuschagne trying to control the position from guard on top but Laitila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laitila lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (16) vs (13) Labuschagne
Laitila trying to control the position from guard on top but Labuschagne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Labuschagne working a defensive guard here.
Labuschagne seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Laitila sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Labuschagne's guard.
Labuschagne desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Laitila wants to take a breather but Labuschagne is having none of it.
Labuschagne works his way to full guard. Good work.#T13#
Labuschagne pulls Laitila in close to prevent any damage.
Labuschagne keeping full guard, as Laitila tries to pass.
Laitila is fighting to break Labuschagne's control of his arms but Labuschagne is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Labuschagne 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.
Labuschagne managing to control the position.
Laitila wants to control from the top but Labuschagne keeps moving.
Labuschagne can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Laitila controls the pace.#T14#
Labuschagne working a defensive guard here.
Laitila is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Labuschagne trying to keep a closed guard but Laitila is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Labuschagne keeping full guard, as Laitila tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laitila takes the fight on points by 16 to 13. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 75
Date: Sep 10, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Travis Labuschagne! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 15 losses; Serhey Rishkinov!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Rishkinov moves into range and clinches up with Labuschagne.#TD2#
Rishkinov lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Labuschagne (0) vs (2) Rishkinov
Rishkinov is looking to take a break and control but Labuschagne is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Labuschagne is trying to control but can't.
Rishkinov trying to control the action but Labuschagne is working from the bottom.
Labuschagne is doing well to control the position and prevent Rishkinov from advancing to side control.
Rishkinov is looking to take a break and control but Labuschagne is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rishkinov seems to be working for a kimura but Labuschagne defends the submission attempt.
Labuschagne desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T1#
Rishkinov wants to control but Labuschagne is keeping him busy.
Labuschagne's coaches at Gentleman's Club have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Rishkinov is thwarting Labuschagne's attempts to control the position.
Labuschagne controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Rishkinov wants to take a breather but Labuschagne is having none of it. #SUB2#
Rishkinov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Labuschagne is positioning himself well to prevent Rishkinov advancing to mount.
Rishkinov tries to pass to full mount but Labuschagne defends it. #T2#
Rishkinov wants to take a breather but Labuschagne is having none of it.
Labuschagne is trying is best to control the position here.
Rishkinov wants to pass the guard but Labuschagne is defending well.
Labuschagne tries to roll over but Rishkinov keeps him under control.
Labuschagne keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB2#
Labuschagne is defending against the submission attempts here by Rishkinov.
Labuschagne wants to control but Rishkinov is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Rishkinov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Labuschagne (0) vs (5) Rishkinov
Rishkinov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Labuschagne is looking to escape.
Labuschagne tries to hold on but Rishkinov pushes him away. #SUB2#
Rishkinov swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Labuschagne is now in Rishkinov's guard. A big mistake from Rishkinov there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Labuschagne (2) vs (5) Rishkinov
Rishkinov keeping moving, preventing Labuschagne from controlling successfully.
Labuschagne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Labuschagne trying to control but Rishkinov is working from the bottom. #T4#
Rishkinov is trying to control the position but Labuschagne postures up.
Rishkinov wants to sweep here but Labuschagne controlling him for the moment.
Labuschagne trying to control but Rishkinov is working from the bottom.
Labuschagne is really struggling to control Rishkinov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Rishkinov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Labuschagne stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rishkinov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Labuschagne sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rishkinov's guard. #SUB#
Labuschagne is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T5##SUB#
Labuschagne 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#
Labuschagne is looking for a kimura here.
Labuschagne prevents Rishkinov from improving his position.#SUB#
Labuschagne is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T6##SUB#
Labuschagne is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Labuschagne is trying to control. Rishkinov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rishkinov is looking to control Labuschagne's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rishkinov avoid being mounted?
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rishkinov controlling the position for now.
Rishkinov tries to get to full guard but Labuschagne has control of the leg.
Rishkinov is in trouble now - Labuschagne has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Labuschagne (5) vs (5) Rishkinov#T7#
Rishkinov is working to get back to half guard.
Labuschagne controlling from the full mount.
Labuschagne moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Labuschagne (8) vs (5) Rishkinov#SUB#
Labuschagne is persistently looking for the submission but Rishkinov is defending it well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Labuschagne has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Rishkinov 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 Labuschagne gets his way!
#SUB#
Labuschagne is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Rishkinov is defending well though. Labuschagne let's go of the attempt for now.#T8##SUB#
Rishkinov fending off the submission attempt from Labuschagne.
Labuschagne is hanging on to Rishkinov's back as he tries to escape.
Rishkinov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Rishkinov is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Labuschagne jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Rishkinov is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Rishkinov and Labuschagne has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Rishkinov is looking to regain half guard here but Labuschagne keeps moving and retains side control. #T9#
Rishkinov is still trying to improve position.
Rishkinov regains half guard.#SUB#
Labuschagne 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.
Rishkinov is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Rishkinov is defending against the submission attempts here by Labuschagne.
#SUB2#
Rishkinov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T10##SUB#
Labuschagne is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Labuschagne seems to be working for a kimura but Rishkinov defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Rishkinov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rishkinov is staying active underneath Labuschagne, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rishkinov regains full guard. Nicely done.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rishkinov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Labuschagne (8) vs (7) Rishkinov
Rishkinov looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T11#
Labuschagne trying to control the position here.
Labuschagne continues to stall.
Labuschagne is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Labuschagne looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rishkinov is one step ahead there.
Labuschagne is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T12#
Rishkinov trying to control but Labuschagne is working from the bottom.
Labuschagne is controlling Rishkinov's posture.
Rishkinov wants to control from the top but Labuschagne keeps moving.
Rishkinov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Labuschagne swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Labuschagne is pulling down on Rishkinov's head. It's preventing any offense from Rishkinov, at least for the moment.
Labuschagne trying to keep a closed guard but Rishkinov is proving a slippery customer.
#T13##SUB2#
Rishkinov has gone for a leg lock! Labuschagne slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rishkinov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Labuschagne (10) vs (7) Rishkinov
Labuschagne is fighting to break Rishkinov's control of his arms but Rishkinov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Rishkinov keeping moving, preventing Labuschagne from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Labuschagne drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rishkinov dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Labuschagne (10) vs (9) Rishkinov
Labuschagne is adopting a defensive guard.
Labuschagne bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rishkinov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Labuschagne (12) vs (9) Rishkinov
Labuschagne forces his way into half guard.#T14#
Rishkinov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Labuschagne is working for a submission of some sort.
Rishkinov gets back to full guard.
Rishkinov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rishkinov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rishkinov can't keep his opponent in guard - Labuschagne advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Labuschagne is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rishkinov! Score +3 for passing guard: Labuschagne (15) vs (9) Rishkinov
Labuschagne wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Labuschagne takes the fight on points by 15 to 9.
A relieved looking Travis Labuschagne thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Serhey Rishkinov stepped up to the mic, saying 'I didn't stick to the game plan. I played his game and lost . I'll be back '. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 72
Date: Sep 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Alexander Mesquita! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Travis Labuschagne!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Labuschagne closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mesquita circles away.
Mesquita slaps away a takedown attempt from Labuschagne, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mesquita defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Labuschagne.
Alexander Mesquita has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Travis Labuschagne.#TD#
Mesquita scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mesquita (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.
Labuschagne is not content to let Mesquita control the position.#SUB#
Mesquita is looking for a kimura here.
Labuschagne trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Labuschagne is looking to improve his position.
Labuschagne is staying active underneath Mesquita, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Labuschagne felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Mesquita trying to pass the guard but Labuschagne defending well. #T1#
Mesquita is thwarting Labuschagne's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Mesquita is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Labuschagne has managed to free his arm - good work.
Labuschagne desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Labuschagne is not content to let Mesquita control the position.#SUB#
Mesquita is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Labuschagne doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mesquita.
Labuschagne is pressing down on Mesquita's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
Labuschagne trying to control the position.
Labuschagne pulls Mesquita in close to prevent any damage.
Mesquita postures up.
Mesquita is stalling in the full guard.
Mesquita trying to control but Labuschagne is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mesquita pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Labuschagne is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Mesquita drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mesquita jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Labuschagne is pulling down on Mesquita's head to control his posture. #T3#
Mesquita stays in close to Labuschagne's body and controls the position.
Labuschagne wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Labuschagne tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mesquita wants to pass the guard but Labuschagne is keeping the position.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Labuschagne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Labuschagne trying to keep a closed guard but Mesquita is proving a slippery customer.
Mesquita won't allow Labuschagne to sweep him here.
Mesquita trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Labuschagne controlling Mesquita's posture.
Labuschagne is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Labuschagne wants to sweep here but Mesquita controlling him for the moment.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Labuschagne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Labuschagne is trying to control the position but Mesquita postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Labuschagne holds on and takes a little breather.
Labuschagne looking for a sweep. Not yet Labuschagne, not yet. #T5##SUB#
Mesquita 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.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Labuschagne keeps moving.
Labuschagne lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (2) vs (2) Labuschagne
Mesquita keeping moving, preventing Labuschagne from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Mesquita looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Labuschagne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Mesquita has his foot on Labuschagne's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Labuschagne works his way back into a safe position though.
Labuschagne passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (2) vs (5) Labuschagne#T6#
Mesquita is looking to regain half guard here but Labuschagne keeps moving and retains side control.
Mesquita sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Mesquita is defending against the submission attempts here by Labuschagne.
#SUB2#
Labuschagne seems to be working for a kimura but Mesquita defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Labuschagne is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Labuschagne is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T7##SUB#
Mesquita looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mesquita moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mesquita wants to sweep here but Labuschagne controlling him for the moment.
Labuschagne trying to control but Mesquita is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Labuschagne avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Mesquita has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Labuschagne can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T8##SUB2#
Labuschagne has gone for a leg lock! Mesquita slips out almost immediately though and dives into Labuschagne's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (4) vs (5) Labuschagne
Labuschagne manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mesquita manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (4) vs (7) Labuschagne
Labuschagne slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (4) vs (10) Labuschagne#SUB2#
Labuschagne tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Labuschagne has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Labuschagne is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mesquita is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mesquita is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Belmiro Academy, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Mesquita is looking for a sweep.#T9#
Mesquita sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Labuschagne is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Mesquita looking for a kimura from the bottom but Labuschagne passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (4) vs (13) Labuschagne
Labuschagne wants to control for a moment but Mesquita uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #SUB2#
Labuschagne is looking for a kimura but Mesquita is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Labuschagne to get the leverage.
Labuschagne has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (4) vs (16) Labuschagne
Labuschagne trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T10#
Mesquita 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.
Labuschagne wants to free his trapped foot but Mesquita is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Labuschagne wants to take a breather but Mesquita is having none of it. #SUB2#
Labuschagne is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mesquita defends it well.
Labuschagne tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mesquita knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mesquita makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mesquita.
Labuschagne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Labuschagne trying to control but Mesquita is working from the bottom.
Mesquita is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T11#
Mesquita lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (6) vs (16) Labuschagne
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.
Mesquita sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Labuschagne's guard. #SUB#
Labuschagne is defending against the submission attempts here by Mesquita.
Labuschagne wants to improve his position but Mesquita is controlling well.
Labuschagne is trying to maintain the position but Mesquita is very close to passing his half guard.
Labuschagne tries to roll over but Mesquita keeps him under control.#T12#
Labuschagne trying to hold on to Mesquita's head to control him but Mesquita postures up.
Mesquita wants to lay and pray for a moment but Labuschagne keeps working.
Labuschagne is looking for a sweep. Mesquita is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Mesquita seems to be working for a kimura but Labuschagne defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Labuschagne manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mesquita trying to control but Labuschagne is working from the bottom.
Mesquita stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Labuschagne swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mesquita's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T13#
Labuschagne pulls Mesquita in close to prevent any damage.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Labuschagne keeps moving.
Mesquita sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Labuschagne's guard.
Labuschagne is controlling Mesquita's trapped leg to prevent Mesquita from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Mesquita wants to work for an arm triangle but Labuschagne is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Labuschagne moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mesquita postures up.
Mesquita looking to sit in guard and control but Labuschagne gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (6) vs (18) Labuschagne#T14#
Labuschagne wants to pass the guard but Mesquita is keeping the position.
Mesquita manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Labuschagne manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (8) vs (18) Labuschagne
Labuschagne is trying to control the position but Mesquita postures up.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Labuschagne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Mesquita has gone for a leg lock! Labuschagne slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mesquita's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (8) vs (20) Labuschagne
Mesquita keeping moving, preventing Labuschagne from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Labuschagne advances to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Labuschagne wins on points by 20 to 8.
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. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 70
Date: Aug 27, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; Bashag GroSnagdu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Travis Labuschagne!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
GroSnagdu dives in and scores a takedown into Labuschagne's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: GroSnagdu (2) vs (0) Labuschagne
GroSnagdu won't allow Labuschagne to sweep him here.
Labuschagne trying to keep a closed guard but GroSnagdu is proving a slippery customer.
GroSnagdu trying to control the position from guard on top but Labuschagne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Labuschagne looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Labuschagne wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Labuschagne throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! GroSnagdu escapes and throws Labuschagne's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: GroSnagdu (5) vs (0) Labuschagne#T1##SUB#
GroSnagdu is trying to get an arm triangle but Labuschagne is defending well.
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#
GroSnagdu is trying to get an arm triangle but Labuschagne is defending well.
GroSnagdu trying to control the action but Labuschagne is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
GroSnagdu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Labuschagne wants to control but GroSnagdu postures up.
Labuschagne tries to control but GroSnagdu manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: GroSnagdu (8) vs (0) Labuschagne
GroSnagdu wants to control but Labuschagne is keeping busy.
Labuschagne tries to break free.
#T3#
Labuschagne keeps trying to improve his position.
Labuschagne staying busy and making it hard for GroSnagdu to control.
Labuschagne tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
GroSnagdu avoids the attempt from Labuschagne to control.
GroSnagdu prevents Labuschagne from getting the reversal.
Labuschagne manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
GroSnagdu is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Labuschagne defends it well. #T4##SUB#
GroSnagdu is trying to work for a kimura but Labuschagne is defending well.
Labuschagne trying to hold on to GroSnagdu's head to control him but GroSnagdu postures up.
Labuschagne moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
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?#SUB2#
Labuschagne has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. GroSnagdu 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 Labuschagne. Score +3 for passing guard: GroSnagdu (11) vs (0) Labuschagne#T5#
Labuschagne struggling a bit here.
Labuschagne sneaks back into half guard.
GroSnagdu trying to control from half guard but Labuschagne is working away. #T6#
Labuschagne gets full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Labuschagne holds on and takes a little breather.
Labuschagne trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Labuschagne has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. GroSnagdu 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 Labuschagne. Score +3 for passing guard: GroSnagdu (14) vs (0) Labuschagne
Labuschagne trying his best to control but GroSnagdu has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: GroSnagdu (16) vs (0) Labuschagne#T7#
GroSnagdu wants to control the pace but Labuschagne is squirming around nicely.
GroSnagdu controlling his opponent.
GroSnagdu prevents Labuschagne from getting the reversal.
Labuschagne regains half guard.
GroSnagdu is controlling the pace.
#T8##SUB#
GroSnagdu looking for a submission but Labuschagne manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Labuschagne is looking for a triangle but GroSnagdu pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Labuschagne is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T9#
Labuschagne controls GroSnagdu momentarily but GroSnagdu frees himself. #SUB#
GroSnagdu has gone for a leg lock! Labuschagne slips out almost immediately though and dives into GroSnagdu's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: GroSnagdu (16) vs (2) Labuschagne
GroSnagdu lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: GroSnagdu (18) vs (2) Labuschagne
Labuschagne not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T10#
Labuschagne working a defensive guard but GroSnagdu passes into half guard.
GroSnagdu passes into side control, despite Labuschagne's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: GroSnagdu (21) vs (2) Labuschagne
Labuschagne can't do much from the bottom here.
GroSnagdu trying to control the action but Labuschagne is working from the bottom.
GroSnagdu tries to advance to mount but Labuschagne denies him. #T11#
GroSnagdu wants to control but Labuschagne is keeping him busy.
Labuschagne prevents GroSnagdu from moving into mount.
Labuschagne is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
GroSnagdu looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've been hearing good reports from GroSnagdu'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.
Labuschagne is trying to get back to half guard.#T12#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
GroSnagdu content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Labuschagne is trying to control GroSnagdu's posture but GroSnagdu avoids it. #T13#
Labuschagne is looking for a sweep.
Labuschagne is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Labuschagne actively working from the bottom here.
Labuschagne trying to control but GroSnagdu postures up.
GroSnagdu is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T14##SUB#
GroSnagdu is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Labuschagne sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
GroSnagdu wants to work for an arm triangle but Labuschagne 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!
Labuschagne is staying active underneath GroSnagdu, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
GroSnagdu takes the fight on points by 21 to 2.
Bashag GroSnagdu seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 68
Date: Aug 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Isaac Vernon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Travis Labuschagne!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Labuschagne gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Vernon (0) vs (4) Labuschagne
Vernon prevents Labuschagne from improving position.
Vernon looks to move to half guard but instead Labuschagne has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Vernon (0) vs (6) Labuschagne#SUB2#
Labuschagne working for a guillotine from mount but Vernon is in no mood to give up.
Vernon slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Vernon is looking to improve his position.
Vernon controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Labuschagne is keen to just control but Vernon is a slippery customer.
Labuschagne looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1##SUB2#
Labuschagne is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Vernon is looking for a sweep. Labuschagne is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Labuschagne is looking for a kimura but Vernon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Labuschagne to get the leverage.
We've been hearing good reports from Vernon's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Labuschagne is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vernon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Labuschagne. #SUB2#
Labuschagne is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2#
Labuschagne is looking to take a break and control but Vernon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Labuschagne is thwarting Vernon's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vernon moves into full guard.
Vernon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Labuschagne drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Vernon manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Labuschagne has Vernon in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vernon (2) vs (6) Labuschagne
Vernon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Vernon is pushing down on Labuschagne's leg trying to pass to half guard. Labuschagne is fighting to maintain full guard but Vernon has managed to sneak the leg through.
Labuschagne felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Vernon is trying to work for a kimura but Labuschagne is defending well.
Labuschagne is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vernon trying to pass the guard but Labuschagne defending well. #T4##SUB2#
Labuschagne looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vernon wants to pass to mount but Labuschagne is defending the position. #SUB2#
Labuschagne looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vernon is stalling here. Labuschagne is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Vernon seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Labuschagne has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vernon (2) vs (10) Labuschagne
Vernon regains half guard.
Vernon manages to get to full guard.
#T5#
Vernon looking for a sweep. Not yet Vernon, not yet.
Vernon wants to hit a sweep here but Labuschagne passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Vernon there! Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (2) vs (13) Labuschagne#SUB2#
Labuschagne looking for a guillotine from mount but Vernon is having none of it.
Vernon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Labuschagne takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T6#
Vernon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Vernon sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Labuschagne is looking to advance position but Vernon won't allow it.
Vernon is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Labuschagne is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Labuschagne seems to be looking for submissions.
#T7##SUB2#
Labuschagne seems to be looking for submissions.
Vernon wants to get back to full guard.
Vernon is working hard here to advance position.
Vernon is trying to control but can't.
Vernon is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Labuschagne is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T8#
Vernon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vernon.
Vernon looking to control.
Labuschagne stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vernon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vernon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vernon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vernon is trying to control the position but Labuschagne postures up.
Vernon can't keep his opponent in guard - Labuschagne advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T9#
Vernon wants to improve his position but Labuschagne is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Labuschagne seems to be working for a kimura but Vernon defends the submission attempt.
Vernon tries to roll over but Labuschagne keeps him under control.
Labuschagne is keen to just control but Vernon is a slippery customer.
Vernon desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T10##SUB2#
Labuschagne is trying to work for a kimura but Vernon is defending well.
Labuschagne is trying to control the action in half guard but Vernon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vernon tries to roll over but Labuschagne keeps him under control.
Vernon gets back to full guard.
Vernon keeping moving, preventing Labuschagne from controlling successfully.
Vernon wants to sweep here but Labuschagne controlling him for the moment. #T11#
Vernon is trying to keep Labuschagne in close.
Labuschagne is fighting to break Vernon's control of his arms but Vernon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Labuschagne wants to control from the top but Vernon keeps moving.
Vernon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vernon (4) vs (13) Labuschagne
Vernon passes Labuschagne's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T12#
Vernon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Labuschagne does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Labuschagne makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Labuschagne.
Vernon trying to control the position from guard on top but Labuschagne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vernon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Labuschagne keeping moving, preventing Vernon from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Labuschagne looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Vernon passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (7) vs (13) Labuschagne
Vernon looking to control but instead Labuschagne has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#T13#
Labuschagne is in trouble now - Vernon has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (10) vs (13) Labuschagne
Vernon tries to control but Labuschagne wriggling away.
Labuschagne gets back to half guard.#T14##SUB2#
Labuschagne is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vernon pulls his head out easily.
Vernon passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (13) vs (13) Labuschagne#SUB#
Vernon goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Labuschagne turns into him and now he's in Vernon's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vernon (13) vs (15) Labuschagne
Vernon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Labuschagne wins on points by 15 to 13.
After winning the bout, Travis Labuschagne thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 64
Date: Aug 06, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 11 losses; Verneri Ahma! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Travis Labuschagne!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Ahma instigates a clinch. #TD#
Ahma has Labuschagne pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ahma pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Labuschagne tumbling to the mat - Ahma dives into Labuschagne's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ahma (2) vs (0) Labuschagne
Ahma wants to pass the guard but Labuschagne is keeping the position.#SUB#
Ahma has gone for a leg lock! Labuschagne slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ahma's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ahma (2) vs (2) Labuschagne#SUB#
Ahma working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Labuschagne has passed into half guard!
#SUB#
Ahma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Labuschagne seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Ahma is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Travis Labuschagne!
During a confident post fight interview, Travis Labuschagne thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 61
Date: Jul 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of 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. |
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Event:
CWC 316 - Prelims
Date: Aug 07, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Midnight Cigarette! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Paul Rabbitte!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Rabbitte gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Rabbitte gets control of Cigarette's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rabbitte will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rabbitte is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rabbitte keeping moving, preventing Cigarette from controlling successfully.
Rabbitte 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.
Cigarette trying to control the position from guard on top but Rabbitte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rabbitte working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rabbitte is adopting a defensive guard.
Cigarette content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Rabbitte working a defensive guard here.
Cigarette looking to pass the guard.
Cigarette passes into half guard.
Rabbitte slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
Cigarette pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rabbitte is keeping the position for now.
Rabbitte wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Cigarette is now in half guard.
Cigarette is trying to control. Rabbitte wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rabbitte won't allow Cigarette to pass to mount. #SUB#
Cigarette is working for a submission of some sort.
Rabbitte is positioning himself well to prevent Cigarette advancing to mount. #T3#
Rabbitte wants to get back to full guard.
Rabbitte has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cigarette is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Rabbitte looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Cigarette is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rabbitte has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Rabbitte looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Cigarette is working for a kimura here but Rabbitte manages to reverse the position and he's now in Cigarette's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cigarette (0) vs (2) Rabbitte#T4##SUB#
Rabbitte got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cigarette has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rabbitte has managed to get both his arms back between Cigarette's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rabbitte is looking to advance position but Cigarette has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cigarette (4) vs (2) Rabbitte
Rabbitte is looking to improve his position but Cigarette isn't that keen on the idea.
Rabbitte is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T5##SUB#
Cigarette goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Rabbitte is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cigarette (4) vs (4) Rabbitte
Rabbitte postures up.
#SUB#
Cigarette is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rabbitte is aware though and is defending well.
Cigarette not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rabbitte pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cigarette is keeping the position for now.
Cigarette keeping moving, preventing Rabbitte from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Cigarette had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rabbitte defends it easily.#T6#
Rabbitte trying to control but Cigarette is working from the bottom.
Rabbitte might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cigarette haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Cigarette throws his legs up looking for a submission but Rabbitte uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cigarette (4) vs (7) Rabbitte#SUB2#
Rabbitte is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cigarette is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cigarette manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T7##SUB#
Cigarette looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Rabbitte is looking for a kimura but Cigarette is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rabbitte to get the leverage.
Rabbitte wants to take a breather but Cigarette is having none of it.
Rabbitte is thwarting Cigarette's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Rabbitte is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Rabbitte is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T8#
Cigarette is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rabbitte's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rabbitte's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cigarette (8) vs (7) Rabbitte#SUB#
Cigarette is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Rabbitte has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Rabbitte defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Cigarette's arms.
Rabbitte wants to control his opponent's hands but Cigarette gets his hands free. #T9##SUB#
Rabbitte won't enjoy being in this position. Cigarette looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Rabbitte is tapping - it's over boys! Cigarette picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Midnight Cigarette!
Midnight Cigarette decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 07, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Cigarette shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Cigarette is taking a breather. Jones 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.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
Cigarette controlling the action here.
Cigarette working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jones.
Cigarette is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jones is pulling down on Cigarette's head to control his posture. #T1#
Jones looking to control.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Cigarette 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.
Cigarette with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cigarette has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cigarette trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cigarette landing some decent shots from guard.
Cigarette is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jones wants to sweep here but Cigarette controlling him for the moment. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cigarette is in close to Jones's body, working some short punches and elbows.#ROC#Jones is rocked!
Cigarette controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Jones working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Cigarette has passed into half guard!
#SUB#
Cigarette wants to work for an arm triangle but Jones is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Cigarette is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cigarette prevents Jones from standing back up.
#T3#
Cigarette moves into full mount! Jones won't be happy about that!
Cigarette can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jones is looking to escape.
Jones is in a horrible position here. Cigarette smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Cigarette punishing his opponent with strikes.
Cigarette controlling from the full mount.
Cigarette avoids the attempt from Jones to control.
Cigarette looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Jones covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Midnight Cigarette!
An out of breath Midnight Cigarette thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 15, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Todoroki shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cigarette's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Cigarette working for a triangle but Todoroki defends it easily.
Cigarette looking to control.
Todoroki trying to control but Cigarette is working from the bottom.
Todoroki is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Todoroki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cigarette has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todoroki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cigarette is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Cigarette is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Todoroki is aware though and is defending well.#T1##SUB#
Cigarette looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Todoroki passes into half guard.
Todoroki wants to take a breather but Cigarette is having none of it.
Cigarette tries to roll over but Todoroki keeps him under control.
Cigarette manages to get to full guard.
Todoroki tries to free his leg and advance position but Cigarette is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Todoroki is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cigarette is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cigarette has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Cigarette passes into half guard. #T2#
Todoroki wants to get back to full guard.
Cigarette working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2#
Todoroki looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Cigarette pushes past his half guard into mount!
Todoroki is working to get back to half guard.
Todoroki sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Todoroki felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Todoroki is refusing to be controlled, as Cigarette sits in half guard.
Cigarette slips a nice elbow through Todoroki's hands, connecting with Todoroki's forehead.
Todoroki is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Todoroki has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Cigarette escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Cigarette!
Cigarette moves into full mount! #T3#
Todoroki really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cigarette lands a big elbow.
Todoroki is desperately trying to improve his position but Cigarette has a good base and remains in mount.
Cigarette landing strikes from the mount and Todoroki is in trouble!
Todoroki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Todoroki manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Todoroki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cigarette pulls his head out easily.
Cigarette looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cigarette is trying to control. Todoroki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cigarette is nestled in close to Todoroki, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cigarette prevents Todoroki from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cigarette in particular looking to stall.#T4##SUB#
Cigarette is trying to work for a kimura but Todoroki is defending well.
#SUB2#
Todoroki actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Todoroki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cigarette pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Todoroki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cigarette pulls his head out easily.
Todoroki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cigarette content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Todoroki looking for subs from the bottom but Cigarette mounts him!#SUB#
Cigarette has hold of Todoroki's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Todoroki manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Midnight Cigarette dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Cigarette looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Todoroki!
Todoroki tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cigarette wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cigarette wants to lay and pray for a moment but Todoroki keeps working.
Todoroki is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Cigarette lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Cigarette landing a few strikes.
Todoroki tries to buck Cigarette off but Cigarette is having none of it.
Cigarette working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Todoroki is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Cigarette in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Todoroki is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Midnight Cigarette!
After winning the bout, Midnight Cigarette thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Grunge 61: Facelift
Date: Aug 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Face waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cigarette.
Cigarette fails with the takedown
and Cigarette takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Face paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Midnight Cigarette seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cigarette is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#TD#
Cigarette shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Face napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Cigarette works to advance to full mount. Face defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #SUB#
Cigarette looking to secure an arm triangle but Face defends it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cigarette controlling from the full mount. #T1#
Cigarette is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Face can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Cigarette controlling the position easily from mount.
Face really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cigarette. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Face tries to improve his position but Cigarette has taken his back! Cigarette has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Face tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Cigarette pushes Face away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Midnight Cigarette!
A very excited looking Midnight Cigarette made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Grunge 53: Yellow Ledbetter
Date: Jul 11, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Cigarette closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Can did well to prevent Cigarette getting side control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Can wants to control but Cigarette is keeping busy.
Can has hold of Cigarette's hands but Cigarette slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Can trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Can wants to get back to full guard but Cigarette has passed into side control.#SUB2#
Cigarette wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Can, who protects the arm well.
Cigarette working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
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#
Cigarette tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cigarette has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cigarette working away.#T1#
Cigarette landing a few strikes.
Can is looking for a sweep.
Cigarette works to advance to full mount. Can defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Cigarette looking to control and managing it successfully.
Can flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Cigarette raining down shots from the mount!#SUB2#
Can defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Cigarette.
Cigarette scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Can?
#T2##SUB2#
Can is trying to control the position here but Cigarette swings around for an armbar and he's got it! This one is all over, courtesy of a slick submission by Cigarette!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Midnight Cigarette!
A victorious Midnight Cigarette thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Grunge 51: Soundgarden
Date: Jun 27, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Revere closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Cigarette is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Revere's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Revere's back!
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.
Revere knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cigarette on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cigarette lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Cigarette is hanging on to Revere's back as he tries to escape.
#T1#
Cigarette somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Cigarette controls the position.
Cigarette has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cigarette gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. #SUB2#
Cigarette is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Revere has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Cigarette sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Revere taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Midnight Cigarette!
Midnight Cigarette decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Grunge 45: They Live
Date: May 16, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Boco decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cigarette slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Boco is sitting in close to Cigarette's body. Cigarette has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Boco is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Boco is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Cigarette.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Midnight Cigarette!
Midnight Cigarette thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Grunge 37: Sleater Kinney
Date: Mar 06, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Cigarette throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Liguy was covering up waiting for the punch and Cigarette finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Cigarette throws a big elbow that misses.
Liguy wants to sweep here but Cigarette controlling him for the moment.
Cigarette content to stall in guard here.
Cigarette has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Liguy has his hands on Cigarette's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cigarette accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Liguy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Liguy controls Cigarette momentarily but Cigarette frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Cigarette dives in and grabs Liguy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Liguy pushes down on Cigarette's head and hops out.#TD#
Liguy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cigarette controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Cigarette drops back looking for a leg! Liguy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Liguy manages to kick Cigarette off! Cigarette jumps back into Liguy's guard. #T2##SUB2#
Liguy working for a triangle but Cigarette defends it easily.
#SUB#
Cigarette thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3#
Cigarette postures up.
Cigarette engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cigarette will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cigarette passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Cigarette working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Cigarette is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Liguy has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cigarette wants to control but Liguy is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Cigarette tries for a kimura but Liguy is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Liguy tries to improve position but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Midnight Cigarette dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Cigarette dives in for a single leg takedown but Liguy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Liguy stops a takedown attempt from Cigarette.
Cigarette is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Liguy is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Midnight Cigarette. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cigarette changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Liguy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cigarette is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Liguy can do to turn this around?#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Cigarette enables Liguy to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cigarette manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Liguy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Liguy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Liguy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Liguy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liguy throws a big right hand that misses.
Cigarette trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Cigarette looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
Liguy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Liguy postures up and lands a big shot to Cigarette's brow.
Liguy chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Cigarette is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Liguy defends well.
Liguy landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Cigarette has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Liguy should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Cigarette has tightened it up now! Liguy should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Midnight Cigarette!
An out of breath Midnight Cigarette thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Grunge 24: Jar of Flies
Date: Nov 29, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Cigarette fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Longo sprawls well initially but Cigarette persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Cigarette looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Longo tries to get to full guard but Cigarette has control of the leg.
Cigarette is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cigarette wants to advance to full mount but Longo doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cigarette trying to control the position from guard on top but Longo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cigarette postures up.
#T1#
Cigarette stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Longo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cigarette is stalling in the full guard.
Cigarette is looking to advance position but Longo has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Cigarette is controlling an arm, preventing Longo from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Longo looking to control but Cigarette is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cigarette manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Longo is trying to work for a kimura but Cigarette is defending well.
Longo is keen to just control but Cigarette is a slippery customer.
Cigarette is looking for a sweep. Longo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Longo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cigarette defends it well. #SUB#
Cigarette looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Cigarette manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Cigarette working for a triangle but Longo defends it easily.
Cigarette keeping moving, preventing Longo from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Longo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4#
Cigarette pulls Longo in close to prevent any damage.
Longo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cigarette swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cigarette bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Longo's guard. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Midnight Cigarette dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Longo shoots for a takedown but Cigarette saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Cigarette looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Longo!
Longo is not content to let Cigarette control the position.
Cigarette working the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longo is not content to let Cigarette control the position.
Longo sneaks back into half guard.#T1#
Cigarette works his way into full mount!
Cigarette with good strikes from the mount here!
Cigarette with the ground and pound from mount.
Cigarette with a couple of short strikes.
Cigarette is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Longo can do to turn this around?
Longo taking shots to the head. #SUB#
Cigarette moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Longo has worked his arm free - good work by Longo!
#T2##SUB#
Cigarette is trying to get an arm triangle but Longo is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cigarette works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Cigarette lands a decent elbow from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Cigarette tries for a kimura but Longo is defending well.
Longo struggling a bit here.#T3#
Cigarette moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Cigarette landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Longo is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #SUB#
Cigarette is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Longo has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Longo's face as Cigarette controls the position.
Cigarette in side control lands a decent elbow.
Cigarette in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Cigarette lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Longo down.
Cigarette landing a few strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Cigarette is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Longo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Cigarette swings around for an armbar but Longo sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Cigarette's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Midnight Cigarette dominated that second round.
That's time! Cigarette's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Cigarette shoots in and gets a takedown into Longo's guard.
Longo wants to sweep but no luck.
Cigarette landing with the ground and pound.
Cigarette works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cigarette is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Longo!
Cigarette lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Longo hang on?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longo is bucking up trying to escape but Cigarette cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Cigarette landing shots from mount. #ROC#Longo is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cigarette fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Longo is still in real trouble! Can Cigarette finish him?
Midnight Cigarette overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Longo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cigarette tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Longo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Cigarette jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Longo is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Longo and Cigarette has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB#
Cigarette is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Longo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cigarette scores with punches from side control. #SUB#
Cigarette is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Longo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Longo seems to have recovered his senses.
Cigarette advances nicely into full mount. #T2#
Cigarette takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cigarette punishing his opponent with strikes.
Cigarette controlling the position easily from mount.
Cigarette wants to take Longo's back but he can't do it this time.
Midnight Cigarette is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cigarette tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3##T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cigarette has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bartolomeo Longo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Midnight Cigarette showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cigarette 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:25
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:25
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Midnight Cigarette!
Midnight Cigarette thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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