Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Von Hayek

Event: Bots de Garra 142
Date: Apr 13, 2024

188 cm
27 yrs
183 lbs

187 cm
33 yrs
216 lbs

Mesquita

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 25 wins and 30 losses; Alexander Mesquita! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 55 wins and 52 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Fiachna goes for a double leg but Mesquita avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Mesquita continues to drive forward.
Mesquita tries to counter with a takedown but Fiachna is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Fiachna gets a clinch.
Fiachna tries to pull guard but Mesquita holds him up against the ropes and eventually Fiachna drops back down to his feet. #TD2#
Fiachna jumps guard.
Mesquita wants to pass the guard but Fiachna is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Fiachna looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fiachna keeping full guard, as Mesquita tries to pass.
Mesquita slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Fiachna looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mesquita has picked Fiachna up and slammed him! Fiachna can't keep hold of the triangle and Mesquita manages to pass to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (3) vs (0) Fiachna
Fiachna is trying to get back to half guard.
Fiachna can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Fiachna is not content to let Mesquita control the position.
Fiachna tries to buck Mesquita off but Mesquita is having none of it.#SUB#
Mesquita is trying to get an arm triangle but Fiachna is defending well.
Mesquita is looking to take a break and control but Fiachna is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Mesquita tries to move to mount but Fiachna blocks the move with his legs.
Fiachna is trying to control Mesquita's posture but Mesquita avoids it.
Fiachna might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mesquita haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mesquita tries to move to mount but Fiachna blocks the move with his legs.
A lull in the action here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fiachna tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Fiachna manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Mesquita is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fiachna doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mesquita.
Mesquita prevents Fiachna from improving his position.
Mesquita trying to control from half guard but Fiachna is working away.
Fiachna has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mesquita is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Mesquita is working for a submission of some sort. #T4##SUB#
Mesquita is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fiachna manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Fiachna keeps moving.
Mesquita is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fiachna is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Fiachna working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mesquita doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Fiachna is tightening it up a little... Mesquita has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Mesquita reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Mesquita taps out! Nice BJJ there by Fiachna!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Darragh Fiachna!
A relieved looking Darragh Fiachna thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Bots de Garra 141
Date: Apr 10, 2024

187 cm
33 yrs
216 lbs

178 cm
28 yrs
167 lbs

Gean

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 54 wins and 52 losses; Darragh Fiachna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 11 losses; Mean Gean!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gean shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fiachna defends it nicely.#CL#
Fiachna forces Gean back against the ropes and clinches.#TD#
Fiachna has clasped his hands together around Gean's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Fiachna (4) vs (0) Gean
Gean wants to control but Fiachna postures up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fiachna trying to control the position but Gean is working away.
Gean tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fiachna wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gean can't do much from the bottom here.
Gean might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fiachna haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gean is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Fiachna is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gean knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fiachna is looking to take a break and control but Gean is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Fiachna has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Gean's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gean is looking to regain half guard here but Fiachna keeps moving and retains side control.
Gean is trying to control Fiachna's posture but Fiachna avoids it.
Fiachna trying to control the position but Gean is working away. #T2#
Fiachna controls the position.
Gean is not content to let Fiachna control the position.
Gean 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.
Gean manages to get back to half guard.
Gean is positioning himself well to prevent Fiachna advancing to mount.
Fiachna is thwarting Gean's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Fiachna content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Fiachna seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gean does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gean holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Fiachna trying to control the action but Gean is working from the bottom.
Gean is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fiachna's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fiachna's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fiachna (4) vs (4) Gean
Fiachna prevents Gean from getting a body triangle.
Fiachna breaks Gean's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (6) vs (4) Gean
Fiachna pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gean is keeping the position for now.
Fiachna trying to control but Gean is working from the bottom. #T4#
Fiachna is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gean is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Fiachna is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gean controls Fiachna momentarily but Fiachna frees himself.
Fiachna wants to control from the top but Gean keeps moving.
Fiachna controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fiachna wants to control from the top but Gean keeps moving. #T5#
Fiachna controlling from the top position.
Fiachna slips nicely into half guard.
Gean keeping hold of Fiachna's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB#
Fiachna seems to be working for a kimura but Gean defends the submission attempt.
Gean regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fiachna slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Gean has his foot on Fiachna's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fiachna works his way back into a safe position though.#T6#
Gean looking for a sweep. Not yet Gean, not yet.
Gean keeping moving, preventing Fiachna from controlling successfully.
Fiachna is stalling in the full guard.
Gean pulls Fiachna in to control the position.
Gean not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gean keeping moving, preventing Fiachna from controlling successfully.
Gean is trying to keep Fiachna in close.
Gean trying to control the position here. #T7#
Fiachna won't allow Gean to sweep him here.
Gean is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gean wants to sweep but no luck.
Gean is trying to keep Fiachna in close.
Fiachna wants to pass the guard but Gean is keeping the position.
Gean controls Fiachna momentarily but Fiachna frees himself.
Fiachna trying to control the position from guard on top but Gean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiachna sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gean's guard.
Gean is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Fiachna jumps into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (9) vs (4) Gean#T8#
Gean manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (9) vs (6) Gean
Gean looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fiachna slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fiachna wants to sweep but no luck.
Fiachna is trying to control the position but Gean postures up.
Gean looking to pass the guard.
Gean trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiachna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiachna wants to sweep but no luck.
Gean pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fiachna is keeping the position for now. #T9#
Gean forces his way into half guard.
Fiachna is trying to control but can't.
Gean wants to pass to mount but Fiachna is defending the position.
Fiachna wants to control but Gean is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fiachna wants to control but Gean passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (9) vs (9) Gean
Fiachna is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gean off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fiachna (13) vs (9) Gean#SUB#
Fiachna has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Gean has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Gean staying busy and making it hard for Fiachna to control. #T10#
Fiachna is hanging on to Gean's back as he tries to escape. #SUB#
Fiachna looking for the choke from the back.
Fiachna is looking to control Gean but Gean is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Gean tries to roll but Fiachna sticks to his back. #SUB#
Fiachna is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Gean is defending well though. Fiachna let's go of the attempt for now.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Fiachna's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Gean trying to control the hands but Fiachna won't let him.
Gean prevents Fiachna from getting a body triangle.#T11#
Gean wants to control his opponent's hands but Fiachna gets his hands free.
Gean is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Fiachna slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Fiachna has the hooks in. Gean is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
A lull in the action here.
Fiachna doesn't have the hooks in and Gean manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (13) vs (11) Gean
Fiachna is pulling down on Gean's head to control his posture.
Fiachna not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T12#
Gean trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiachna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiachna is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gean drops back looking for a leg! Fiachna is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fiachna manages to kick Gean off! Gean jumps back into Fiachna's guard. #SUB#
Fiachna looking for a guillotine here but Gean defends easily.
Fiachna 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: Fiachna (15) vs (11) Gean#T13#
Fiachna prevents Gean from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fiachna in particular looking to stall.
Gean is looking to improve his position.
Gean trying to control here.
Fiachna is pressing down on Gean's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gean is holding on for now.
Fiachna trying to control from half guard but Gean is working away.
Gean wants to improve his position but Fiachna is controlling well. #T14#
Fiachna is keen to just control but Gean is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Fiachna is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fiachna in particular looking to stall.
Gean is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gean controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fiachna takes the fight on points by 15 to 11.
A very excited looking Darragh Fiachna made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Bots de Garra 139
Date: Apr 03, 2024

187 cm
33 yrs
216 lbs

177 cm
43 yrs
167 lbs

Laperierre

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 54 wins and 51 losses; Darragh Fiachna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 12 losses; Ian Laperierre!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Laperierre moves into range and clinches up with Fiachna.
Laperierre is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Fiachna to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Fiachna jumps guard. #SUB#
Fiachna working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Laperierre doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Laperierre manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Laperierre passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (0) vs (3) Laperierre
Fiachna trying to remain calm as Laperierre controls from the top position.
Fiachna can't do much from the bottom here.
Laperierre trying to control the position but Fiachna is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiachna is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Fiachna is letting Laperierre control him for a moment.
It looks like Laperierre might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Laperierre wants to control but Fiachna is keeping him busy.
Fiachna tries to buck Laperierre off but Laperierre is having none of it.
Laperierre is trying to move to mount but Fiachna reverses beautifully and ends up in Laperierre's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (2) vs (3) Laperierre
Fiachna being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
Fiachna tries to free his leg and advance position but Laperierre is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Laperierre is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (2) vs (5) Laperierre
Fiachna working a defensive guard here.
Laperierre trying to control but Fiachna is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Laperierre slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Laperierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiachna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laperierre controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fiachna seems keen to control Laperierre's posture.
Laperierre sitting in guard here, content to control.
Laperierre wants to control from the top but Fiachna keeps moving.
Laperierre is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Laperierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiachna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Laperierre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiachna keeping moving, preventing Laperierre from controlling successfully.
Laperierre wants to pass the guard but Fiachna is keeping the position.
Fiachna keeping moving, preventing Laperierre from controlling successfully.
We've been informed that Laperierre has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Fiachna is trying to control the position but Laperierre postures up.
Fiachna pulls Laperierre in close to prevent any damage.
Fiachna keeping moving, preventing Laperierre from controlling successfully. #T5#
Laperierre passes into half guard.
Laperierre wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fiachna keeps working.
Laperierre content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Laperierre is continuing to stall.
Fiachna is trying to maintain the position but Laperierre is very close to passing his half guard.#T6#
Laperierre is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Laperierre is trying to control. Fiachna wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fiachna is pressing down on Laperierre's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Laperierre controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fiachna not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Laperierre trying to control but Fiachna is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Fiachna looking for subs off his back but Laperierre has passed one foot through into half guard. #T7#
Fiachna is staying active underneath Laperierre, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fiachna won't allow Laperierre to pass to mount.
Fiachna is not content to let Laperierre control the position.
Fiachna holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Laperierre is trying to control. Fiachna wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Laperierre is pressing down on Fiachna's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fiachna is holding on for now.
Fiachna has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Laperierre is working away from the top position though.
Laperierre wants to pass the guard but Fiachna is defending well. #T8#
Laperierre wants to control but Fiachna is keeping him busy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fiachna wants to control but Laperierre passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (2) vs (8) Laperierre
Fiachna is looking for a sweep.
Laperierre trying to control the position but Fiachna is working away.
Fiachna tries to buck Laperierre off but Laperierre is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Fiachna's face as Laperierre controls the position.
Laperierre wants to control but Fiachna is keeping him busy.
Laperierre is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T9#
Laperierre is staying tight to Fiachna's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Laperierre advances nicely into full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Fiachna (2) vs (10) Laperierre
Fiachna is squirming around, avoiding Laperierre's attempts to control the action.
We've been hearing good reports from Fiachna'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.
Laperierre pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Fiachna is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fiachna is working hard here to advance position.
Laperierre controlling the position easily from mount.
Laperierre mounts Fiachna! Really nice guard pass there! #T10#
Laperierre moves to the back position.
Score +3 for taking back: Fiachna (2) vs (13) Laperierre
Laperierre trying to control momentarily.
Fiachna is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Laperierre controls the position.
Laperierre is trying to control but Fiachna is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Laperierre tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fiachna is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T11#
Fiachna keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Laperierre content just to control the position here.
Fiachna keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Laperierre pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Laperierre trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fiachna is trying to escape the mount. #T12#
Laperierre takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Fiachna tries to reverse the position but Laperierre maintains control.
Laperierre forces the positional change into back control.
Score +3 for taking back: Fiachna (2) vs (16) Laperierre
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Laperierre's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Fiachna trying to control the action but Laperierre just sinks the hooks in.
Laperierre is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Fiachna rolls, trying to escape but Laperierre keeps control of the position.
Fiachna trying to control the hands but Laperierre breaks the grip. #T13#
Fiachna is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Laperierre is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Fiachna is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Laperierre trying to control.
Fiachna breaks Laperierre's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (4) vs (16) Laperierre
Fiachna trying to control the position from guard on top but Laperierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laperierre 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: Fiachna (4) vs (18) Laperierre
Fiachna is not content to let Laperierre control the position.
Laperierre is looking to advance position but Fiachna won't allow it. #T14#
Laperierre looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Laperierre is thwarting Fiachna's attempts to control the position.
Fiachna is looking to improve his position.
Fiachna is not content to let Laperierre control the position.
Laperierre takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laperierre wants to pass the guard but Fiachna is defending well.
Laperierre keeps trying to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Laperierre wins on points by 18 to 4.
Ian Laperierre seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Bots de Garra 138
Date: Mar 31, 2024

183 cm
28 yrs
169 lbs

187 cm
33 yrs
216 lbs

OBrien

Event: Bots de Garra 137
Date: Mar 27, 2024

170 cm
24 yrs
147 lbs

187 cm
33 yrs
216 lbs

Chai

Event: Bots de Garra 136
Date: Mar 24, 2024

187 cm
33 yrs
216 lbs

178 cm
28 yrs
167 lbs

Gean

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 50 losses; Darragh Fiachna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Mean Gean!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Fiachna pushes Gean up against the ropes in a clinch.#TD#
Fiachna gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Gean regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiachna (2) vs (0) Gean
Fiachna trying to control but Gean is working from the bottom.
Fiachna preventing the sweep.
Fiachna content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Fiachna drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gean looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gean looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gean!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fiachna (2) vs (4) Gean#T1#
Fiachna is looking to regain half guard here but Gean keeps moving and retains side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Fiachna'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.
Gean staying calm.
Fiachna is not content to let Gean control the position. #T2#
Fiachna struggling a bit here.
Gean staying calm.
Fiachna can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Fiachna regains half guard.
Fiachna is looking for a sweep. Gean is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fiachna is looking to control Gean's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fiachna avoid being mounted?
My spies in Steel Penn Training Den inform me that Gean has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Fiachna wants to improve his position but Gean is controlling well.
Gean with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
Fiachna wants to control but Gean is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fiachna has a hand on Gean's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Gean takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (2) vs (7) Gean
Fiachna is desperately trying to improve his position but Gean has a good base and remains in mount.
Fiachna regains half guard.
Fiachna trying to control from the bottom.
Gean tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fiachna knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gean wants to take a breather but Fiachna is having none of it. #T5#
Fiachna is looking to improve his position.
Gean is thwarting Fiachna's attempts to control the position.
Gean looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Fiachna has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gean is working away from the top position though.#T6#
Gean wants to pass to mount but Fiachna is defending the position. #SUB#
Fiachna looking for submissions off his back.
Fiachna has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gean is working away from the top position though.
Fiachna tries to get to full guard but Gean has control of the leg. #T7#
Gean is keen to just control but Fiachna is a slippery customer.
Fiachna trying to control here.
Gean is trying to control. Fiachna wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gean is thwarting Fiachna's attempts to control the position.
Fiachna is looking to improve his position.
Fiachna controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T8#
Fiachna wants to control the action here but instead Gean manages to pass to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (2) vs (10) Gean
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.
Fiachna is trying desperately to improve position.
Fiachna tries to lock up and control but Gean gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fiachna 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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gean in particular looking to stall.
Fiachna regains full guard. Nicely done. #T9##SUB#
Fiachna working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gean doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gean manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gean trying to control but Fiachna is working from the bottom.
Fiachna controlling the position.#SUB#
Fiachna looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fiachna controls Gean momentarily but Gean frees himself. #T10#
Gean slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gean stopping the sweep attempt from Fiachna.
Fiachna managing to control the position. #SUB#
Gean avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gean preventing the sweep. #T11#
Fiachna manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gean manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (4) vs (10) Gean
Fiachna wants to control from the top but Gean keeps moving.
Fiachna sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gean's guard.
Fiachna wants to take a breather but Gean is having none of it. #T12#
Fiachna is looking to pass Gean's guard but actually Gean recovers to full guard.
Fiachna wants to pass the guard but Gean is keeping the position.
Fiachna trying to control the position from guard on top but Gean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gean is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T13#
Fiachna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gean swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gean keeping moving, preventing Fiachna from controlling successfully.
Gean controlling Fiachna's posture. #T14#
Fiachna trying to control but Gean is working from the bottom.
Gean looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiachna pushing down on Gean's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fiachna working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Gean's thigh. Gean counters though and makes it back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gean wins on points by 10 to 4.
An out of breath Mean Gean thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Bots de Garra 135
Date: Mar 20, 2024

187 cm
33 yrs
216 lbs

170 cm
31 yrs
166 lbs

Suarez

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 50 losses; Darragh Fiachna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Felix Suarez!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Fiachna shoots in looking for a takedown. Suarez tries to sprawl out of it but Fiachna keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Suarez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Suarez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fiachna sprawls well initially but Suarez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiachna (0) vs (2) Suarez#SUB#
Fiachna is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Suarez pulls his head out easily.
Fiachna gets full guard.
Suarez looking to pass the guard.
Suarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiachna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Fiachna throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suarez looking to pass the guard.
Fiachna looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Suarez wants to pass the guard but Fiachna is keeping the position.
Fiachna trying to control the position.
Fiachna looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Suarez wants to control from the top but Fiachna keeps moving.
Suarez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fiachna swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Fiachna is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Suarez is aware though and is defending well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fiachna is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (2) vs (2) Suarez
Fiachna controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've been hearing good reports from Fiachna'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.#T2#
Suarez working a defensive guard here.
Fiachna tries to free his leg and advance position but Suarez is retaining full guard.
Suarez trying to keep a closed guard but Fiachna is proving a slippery customer.
Suarez looking for a sweep. Not yet Suarez, not yet.
Fiachna trying to control the position from guard on top but Suarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Suarez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fiachna is one step ahead there.
Fiachna looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Fiachna stopping the sweep attempt from Suarez.
Suarez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fiachna looking to pass the guard.
Fiachna wants to control from the top but Suarez keeps moving.
Suarez pulls Fiachna in to control the position. #T4#
Suarez controls Fiachna momentarily but Fiachna frees himself.
Fiachna tries to free his leg and advance position but Suarez is retaining full guard.
Suarez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fiachna wants to pass the guard but Suarez is keeping the position.
Suarez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Suarez keeping moving, preventing Fiachna from controlling successfully.
Fiachna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Suarez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
Fiachna trying to control the position from guard on top but Suarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiachna pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Suarez is keeping the position for now.
Fiachna slips nicely into half guard.
Fiachna wants to control but Suarez is keeping him busy.
Suarez is trying to get back to full guard.
Suarez won't allow Fiachna to pass to mount.
Fiachna controlling the pace. #T6#
Suarez is looking to improve his position.
Fiachna is looking to take a break and control but Suarez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Suarez has a hand on Fiachna's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Fiachna takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (5) vs (2) Suarez
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Suarez is desperately trying to improve his position but Fiachna has a good base and remains in mount.
Fiachna can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Suarez is looking to escape.
Suarez is working to get back to half guard. #T7#
Fiachna fails to advance to Suarez's back.
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.
Suarez tries to hold on but Fiachna pushes him away.
Suarez is working to get back to half guard.
Fiachna tries to control but Suarez wriggling away. #T8#
Fiachna looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fiachna looking to control but Suarez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Suarez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Suarez regains half guard.
Suarez is looking to improve his position.
Fiachna is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T9#
Suarez won't allow Fiachna to pass to mount. #SUB#
Fiachna is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Suarez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Suarez wants to control but Fiachna is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fiachna looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Suarez is concentrating on defense, preventing Fiachna from advancing position.
Suarez trying to control here. #T10#
Suarez is looking for a sweep. Fiachna is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Fiachna is working for a kimura but Suarez is defending it quite comfortably.
Fiachna is keen to just control but Suarez is a slippery customer.
Suarez wants to improve his position but Fiachna is controlling well.
Suarez is looking to control Fiachna's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Suarez avoid being mounted?#T11#
Suarez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Suarez.
Fiachna wants to control from the top but Suarez keeps moving.
Fiachna slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Suarez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fiachna preventing the sweep.
Fiachna tries to free his leg and advance position but Suarez is retaining full guard.
Fiachna wants to control from the top but Suarez keeps moving. #T12##SUB2#
Suarez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fiachna doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fiachna manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Suarez is trying to keep Fiachna in close.
Suarez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fiachna controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fiachna pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Suarez is keeping the position for now. #T13#
Suarez is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Suarez trying to control the position.
Suarez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fiachna is one step ahead there.
Suarez keeping moving, preventing Fiachna from controlling successfully. #T14#
Suarez wants to sweep but no luck.
Fiachna stays in close to Suarez's body and controls the position.
Suarez is trying to control the position but Fiachna postures up.
Fiachna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Suarez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fiachna is aware though and is defending well.
Fiachna wants to control from the top but Suarez keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fiachna takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
An out of breath Darragh Fiachna thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Bots de Garra 134
Date: Mar 17, 2024

187 cm
33 yrs
216 lbs

200 cm
31 yrs
275 lbs

Anderson

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 49 losses; Darragh Fiachna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 35 losses; Richard Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Anderson moves into the clinch.
Anderson wants to take the fight to the mat but Fiachna manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Anderson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fiachna gets the underhooks and prevents it. #TD#
Fiachna successfully pulls guard.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Fiachna keeps moving.
Fiachna is trying to control the position but Anderson postures up. #SUB#
Fiachna working for a triangle but Anderson defends it easily.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Fiachna keeps moving. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson advances to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Anderson wants to take a breather but Fiachna is having none of it.
Fiachna is trying to get back to full guard.
Anderson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Fiachna desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Still in half guard, Anderson seems content to control.#T2#
Fiachna tries to roll over but Anderson keeps him under control.
Fiachna is looking to control Anderson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fiachna avoid being mounted?
Anderson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fiachna does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fiachna trying to hold on to Anderson's head to control him but Anderson postures up.
Fiachna is looking for a sweep. Anderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've been hearing good reports from Fiachna's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T3#
Anderson controlling the pace.
Fiachna trying to control from the bottom.
Fiachna controlling the position well.
Fiachna trying to hold on to Anderson's head to control him but Anderson postures up.
Anderson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Fiachna trying to hold on to Anderson's head to control him but Anderson postures up. #T4#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Fiachna wants to improve his position but Anderson is controlling well.
Anderson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but Fiachna defending well. #T5#
Fiachna is looking to control Anderson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fiachna avoid being mounted?
Anderson is looking to take a break and control but Fiachna is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anderson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Fiachna manages to get to full guard. #T6#
Fiachna wants to sweep here but Anderson controlling him for the moment.
Fiachna not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiachna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiachna wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Fiachna working for a triangle but Anderson defends it easily.
Fiachna looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Anderson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T7#
Fiachna trying to control but Anderson postures up.
Fiachna tries to get to full guard but Anderson has control of the leg.
Anderson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Fiachna!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (0) vs (3) Anderson
Anderson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Anderson avoids the attempt from Fiachna to control.#T8#
Fiachna tries to improve his position but instead Anderson has taken his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Fiachna (0) vs (6) Anderson
I would not like to be Fiachna right now.
Fiachna tries to roll but Anderson sticks to his back.
Anderson controls the position.
Anderson wants to control but Fiachna is keeping busy.#T9#
Anderson keeps control of the position easily here as Fiachna tries to buck him off.
Anderson is trying to stick to Fiachna's back but Fiachna is turning into Anderson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Anderson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Fiachna.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (2) vs (6) Anderson
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Fiachna from controlling successfully.
Fiachna looking to pass the guard. #T10#
Fiachna postures up.
Fiachna content to stall in guard here.
Fiachna pushing down on Anderson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Anderson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Fiachna stalling away here and it's allowed Anderson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Anderson controls Fiachna momentarily but Fiachna frees himself. #T11#
Fiachna works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Anderson is looking to control Fiachna's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Anderson 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.
Anderson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB#
Fiachna seems to be working for a kimura but Anderson defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Fiachna wants to work for an arm triangle but Anderson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T12#
Fiachna is just content to waste time from the top position. Anderson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Fiachna sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fiachna stands and throws Anderson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (5) vs (6) Anderson
Anderson struggling a bit here.#T13#
Fiachna wants to control but Anderson is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Fiachna goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Anderson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Fiachna but great work by Anderson.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fiachna (5) vs (10) Anderson
Anderson trying to control the action but Fiachna is working from the bottom.
Fiachna is looking to reverse the position.
Anderson taking a breather here. #T14#
Fiachna is looking to reverse the position.
Anderson has control of an arm but Fiachna manages to advance to Anderson's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fiachna (9) vs (10) Anderson#SUB#
Anderson fending off the submission attempt from Fiachna.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiachna is trying to control but Anderson is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson wins on points by 10 to 9.
An out of breath Richard Anderson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Bots de Garra 132
Date: Mar 10, 2024

170 cm
24 yrs
147 lbs

187 cm
32 yrs
216 lbs

Chai

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 12 losses; Leonardinho Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 49 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Chai feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (0) Fiachna
Chai stands and throws Fiachna's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (0) Fiachna
Chai tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB#
Chai wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fiachna, who protects the arm well.
Chai gets to mount! Fiachna was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (7) vs (0) Fiachna
Fiachna is looking to improve his position but Chai isn't that keen on the idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fiachna is looking to escape.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fiachna regains 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.#T1#
Fiachna is looking to improve his position.
Chai is looking to take a break and control but Fiachna is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fiachna wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Chai is working for a kimura but Fiachna is defending it quite comfortably.
Fiachna has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chai is working away from the top position though.
Fiachna is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Chai wants to pass the guard but Fiachna is defending well.
Fiachna is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Chai is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fiachna has managed to free his arm - good work.
Chai trying to mount his opponent but Fiachna defends it. #SUB#
Chai is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fiachna has managed to free his arm - good work.
Chai prevents Fiachna from improving his position.#T3##SUB#
Chai is looking for a kimura but Fiachna is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chai to get the leverage.
Fiachna wants to control the action here but instead Chai manages to pass to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (10) vs (0) Fiachna#SUB#
Chai swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Fiachna is now in Chai's guard. A big mistake from Chai there, giving up the dominant position!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (10) vs (2) Fiachna
Chai looking to control.
Fiachna trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Fiachna looking to pass the guard.
Chai is trying to hold Fiachna in close to prevent damage but Fiachna has managed to pass into half guard. #T4#
Chai makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chai.
Fiachna stands and throws Chai's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (10) vs (5) Fiachna
Chai trying to remain calm as Fiachna controls from the top position.
Chai is trying to get back to half guard.
Fiachna is looking to take a break and control but Chai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chai tries to improve position but can't. #T5##SUB2#
Fiachna tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fiachna wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chai keeps working. #SUB2#
Fiachna working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Fiachna working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Chai gets back to half guard.#T6#
Chai tries to roll over but Fiachna keeps him under control.
Fiachna works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (10) vs (8) Fiachna
Fiachna wants to take Chai's back but he can't do it this time.
Chai regains half guard.
Fiachna wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chai keeps working.
Chai is looking to improve his position.
Chai trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Fiachna manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (10) vs (11) Fiachna#T7#
Fiachna tries to control but Chai wriggling away.
Fiachna is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Chai really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fiachna looking to control and managing it successfully.
Chai tries to reverse the position but Fiachna maintains control.
Chai wants to control but Fiachna is having none of it.
Fiachna prevents Chai from getting the reversal.
Chai is working hard here to advance position.
Chai stops Fiachna from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T8#
Fiachna keeps trying to improve his position.
Chai is looking to get to half guard.
Chai tries to hold on but Fiachna postures up.
Fiachna controlling the position easily from mount.
Chai really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fiachna controlling the pace for now. #T9#
Chai really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Chai tries to hold on but Fiachna postures up.
Fiachna tries to control but Chai wriggling away.
Chai is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fiachna tries to control but Chai wriggling away.
Chai might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Fiachna is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Chai to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Chai shrugs it off. #T10#
Chai 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: Chai (12) vs (11) Fiachna
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiachna is retaining full guard.
Fiachna wants to sweep here but Chai controlling him for the moment.
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fiachna swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chai looking to sit in guard and control but Fiachna gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (12) vs (13) Fiachna
Fiachna works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Chai tries to get to full guard but Fiachna has control of the leg. #T11#
Fiachna is trying to control the action in half guard but Chai is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chai gets back to full guard.
Fiachna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Fiachna avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fiachna showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chai keeping full guard, as Fiachna tries to pass.
Fiachna advances to half guard. #T12#
Chai is trying to maintain the position but Fiachna is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Fiachna is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chai is just riding it out for now. Fiachna eventually gives up the hold.
Fiachna prevents Chai from improving his position.#SUB2#
Fiachna maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Chai could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Fiachna has cracked it and Chai is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Fiachna!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Darragh Fiachna!
A victorious Darragh Fiachna thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Bots de Garra 130
Date: Mar 03, 2024

170 cm
38 yrs
155 lbs

187 cm
32 yrs
216 lbs

Takashi

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 0 wins and 1 losses; Kazuo Takashi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 48 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Fiachna moves into range and clinches up with Takashi.#TD2#
Fiachna pulls guard.
Takashi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Takashi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Fiachna working for a triangle but Takashi defends it easily.
Fiachna is trying to control the position but Takashi postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takashi wants to pass the guard but Fiachna is keeping the position.
Fiachna working a defensive guard but Takashi passes into half guard. #T1#
Fiachna is trying to get back to full guard.
Takashi is thwarting Fiachna's attempts to control the position.
Takashi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Fiachna has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Takashi is working away from the top position though.
Takashi performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
Takashi trying to pass the guard but Fiachna defending well.
Fiachna works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fiachna wants to control the position but Takashi says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Fiachna tries to get to full guard but Takashi has control of the leg.
Fiachna trying to control but Takashi postures up. #T3#
Takashi trying to pass the guard but Fiachna defending well.
Fiachna wants to control the action here but instead Takashi manages to pass to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Takashi (3) vs (0) Fiachna
Takashi avoids the attempt from Fiachna to control.
Takashi trying to control but Fiachna is having none of it.
Fiachna sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T4#
Takashi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Fiachna tries to roll over but Takashi keeps him under control.
Fiachna trying to control here.
Fiachna is trying to get back to full guard.#T5#
Fiachna wants to control but Takashi is keeping busy.
Takashi is keen to just control but Fiachna is a slippery customer.
Fiachna is looking to control Takashi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fiachna avoid being mounted?
Takashi wants to pass the guard but Fiachna is defending well. #T6#
Fiachna is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Takashi controlling the action here.#T7#
Fiachna has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Takashi is working away from the top position though.
Fiachna slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fiachna trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Fiachna had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Takashi defends it easily.#SUB2#
Fiachna escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Takashi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T8##SUB2#
Fiachna has an active guard here but Takashi has managed to pass into half guard.
Takashi passes into side control, despite Fiachna's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Takashi (6) vs (0) Fiachna
Fiachna is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Takashi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T9#
Fiachna trying to control from the bottom.
Takashi not doing much here.
Fiachna is trying to control but Takashi manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Takashi (9) vs (0) Fiachna
Takashi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fiachna is trying desperately to improve position.#T10#
Takashi wants to control the pace but Fiachna is squirming around nicely.
Takashi controlling the pace for now.
Takashi tries to control but Fiachna wriggling away.
Fiachna sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Fiachna is looking to improve his position. #T11#
Takashi is thwarting Fiachna's attempts to control the position.
Fiachna is not content to let Takashi control the position.
Fiachna tries to roll over but Takashi keeps him under control.
Takashi is keen to just control but Fiachna is a slippery customer.
Fiachna tries to roll over but Takashi keeps him under control.#T12#
Takashi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Fiachna trying to control here. #T13#
Fiachna is controlling Takashi's trapped leg to prevent Takashi from advancing to side control.
Fiachna wants to control but Takashi is keeping busy.
Takashi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Fiachna is trying to control but can't.
Takashi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fiachna does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T14#
Fiachna slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
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.
Takashi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Takashi trying to control but Fiachna 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.
Fiachna working a defensive guard but Takashi manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Takashi (12) vs (0) Fiachna
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takashi working away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Takashi takes the fight on points by 12 to 0.
A relieved looking Kazuo Takashi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Bots de Garra 128
Date: Feb 25, 2024

170 cm
31 yrs
166 lbs

187 cm
32 yrs
216 lbs

Suarez

Event: Bots de Garra 126
Date: Feb 18, 2024

168 cm
41 yrs
145 lbs

187 cm
32 yrs
216 lbs

Archer

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 63 wins and 65 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 46 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Fiachna gets a clinch.
Archer has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Archer has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fiachna after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Fiachna pulls guard.
Fiachna is trying to keep Archer in close.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fiachna pulls Archer in close to his closed guard and prevents Archer from doing any damage or advancing position.
Archer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Archer trying to control but Fiachna is working from the bottom. #T1#
Archer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Archer has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Fiachna 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 (0) vs (2) Fiachna
Archer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Archer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fiachna manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (2) vs (2) Fiachna#T2#
Fiachna can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Archer controls the pace.
Fiachna is pulling down on Archer's head. It's preventing any offense from Archer, at least for the moment.
Fiachna keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully.
Fiachna is adopting a defensive guard.#T3#
Fiachna controls Archer momentarily but Archer frees himself.
Archer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fiachna is keeping the position for now.
Fiachna is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4##SUB2#
Fiachna working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Archer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Archer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Archer wants to control from the top but Fiachna keeps moving.
Archer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fiachna looking to hit a scissor sweep but Archer is one step ahead there.
Fiachna is trying to control the position but Archer postures up. #T5#
Fiachna looking to hit a scissor sweep but Archer is one step ahead there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fiachna keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fiachna holds on and takes a little breather.
Archer passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (5) vs (2) Fiachna#T6#
Archer taking a breather here.
Fiachna is not content to let Archer control the position.
Fiachna is trying to get back to half guard.
Fiachna is not content to let Archer control the position. #T7##SUB#
Archer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fiachna is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Fiachna's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fiachna tries to buck Archer off but Archer is having none of it.#T8#
Fiachna keeps trying to improve his position.
Fiachna isn't going anywhere.
Fiachna struggling a bit here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fiachna is looking to reverse the position.
Fiachna struggling a bit here.
Fiachna is looking for a sweep.
Fiachna struggling a bit here.#T9#
Fiachna manages to work his way to half guard, despite Archer's best efforts.
Archer passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Fiachna!
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (8) vs (2) Fiachna
Fiachna is wriggling around trying to escape.
Archer trying to control but Fiachna is having none of it.
Fiachna manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T10#
Archer content to control rather than advance.
Fiachna is looking to improve his position.
Fiachna is looking to control Archer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fiachna avoid being mounted?#T11#
Archer takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Fiachna is trying to control but can't.
Fiachna slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Archer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fiachna has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Archer has managed to get both his arms back between Fiachna's legs - danger averted.
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiachna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiachna is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T12#
Archer won't allow Fiachna to sweep him here.
Archer trying to control but Fiachna is working from the bottom.
Fiachna controls Archer momentarily but Archer frees himself. #T13##SUB2#
Fiachna is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Archer defends well.
Fiachna looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Fiachna is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Archer postures up. #T14#
Archer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fiachna looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Archer sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fiachna is trying to keep Archer in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Archer takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Able Archer thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Bots de Garra 124
Date: Feb 11, 2024

187 cm
32 yrs
216 lbs

200 cm
31 yrs
275 lbs

Anderson

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 45 losses; Darragh Fiachna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 31 losses; Richard Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Fiachna gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fiachna has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Anderson after a bit of a struggle.
Fiachna 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.
Anderson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fiachna pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Anderson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fiachna.#CL2#
Anderson has closed the distance and engaged Fiachna in a clinch. #TD#
Fiachna has Anderson pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Fiachna pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Anderson tumbling to the mat - Fiachna dives into Anderson's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiachna (2) vs (0) Anderson
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Fiachna from controlling successfully.
Anderson can't keep his opponent in guard - Fiachna advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Anderson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fiachna pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Anderson wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Anderson is controlling Fiachna's trapped leg to prevent Fiachna from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Fiachna is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Anderson sees it coming and defends easily.
Anderson wants to control but Fiachna is keeping busy. #SUB#
Fiachna is working for a kimura here but Anderson manages to reverse the position and he's now in Fiachna's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (2) vs (2) Anderson
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Fiachna is keeping the position.
Anderson stays in close to Fiachna's body and controls the position. #T2#
It looks like Anderson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Fiachna trying to keep a closed guard but Anderson is proving a slippery customer.
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.
Fiachna pulls Anderson in to control the position.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Fiachna keeps moving. #SUB#
Fiachna is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Anderson is aware though and is defending well.
Fiachna might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Fiachna is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Fiachna wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Anderson is now in half guard.
Anderson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fiachna is trying to control but Anderson manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (2) vs (5) Anderson
Fiachna is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fiachna manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T4#
Fiachna is trying to get back to full guard.
Anderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fiachna keeps working.
Fiachna is looking for a sweep. Anderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fiachna is refusing to be controlled, as Anderson sits in half guard.
Fiachna wants to improve his position but Anderson is controlling well. #T5#
Fiachna keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Anderson is taking a breather. Fiachna 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.
Fiachna is looking to control Anderson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fiachna avoid being mounted?
Anderson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T6#
Fiachna trying to control here.
Anderson slows the pace down in half guard.
Anderson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Fiachna trying to control here. #T7#
Anderson is keen to just control but Fiachna is a slippery customer.
Fiachna has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anderson is working away from the top position though.
Fiachna tries to get to full guard but Anderson has control of the leg.
Anderson is trying to control the action in half guard but Fiachna is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T8#
Fiachna is looking for a sweep. Anderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fiachna trying to control here.
Fiachna wants to get back to full guard.
Fiachna trying to control from the bottom.
Anderson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Fiachna is staying active underneath Anderson, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T9#
Fiachna wants to improve his position but Anderson is controlling well.
Fiachna wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy.
Fiachna is looking to improve his position.
Fiachna is controlling Anderson's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T10#
Anderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fiachna keeps working.
Anderson is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Fiachna is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anderson pulls his head out easily.
Fiachna moves into full guard. #T11#
Anderson wants to control from the top but Fiachna keeps moving.
Fiachna is trying to control the position but Anderson postures up.
Fiachna is controlling Anderson's posture.#SUB#
Fiachna throws his legs up looking for a submission but Anderson uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (2) vs (8) Anderson
Fiachna is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Anderson is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Fiachna (2) vs (10) Anderson
Anderson content just to control the position here. #T12#
Fiachna is squirming around, avoiding Anderson's attempts to control the action.
Fiachna is looking to get to half guard.
Fiachna is working hard here to advance position.
Anderson trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T13#
Fiachna tries to hold on but Anderson pushes him away.
Anderson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fiachna regains half guard.
Fiachna wants to get back to full guard.#T14#
Anderson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Fiachna wants to get back to full guard.
Anderson content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Anderson moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Fiachna.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (2) vs (13) Anderson

And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson wins on points by 13 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Richard Anderson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Bots de Garra 123
Date: Feb 07, 2024

168 cm
41 yrs
145 lbs

187 cm
32 yrs
216 lbs

Archer

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 61 wins and 64 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 45 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Fiachna closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Fiachna drags the fight down to the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Fiachna is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Fiachna had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Archer defends it easily.
Archer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Archer seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Fiachna for as long as he can get away with.#T1#
Fiachna looking to hit a scissor sweep but Archer is one step ahead there.
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiachna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Archer passes into half guard. #T2#
Fiachna is trying to control but can't.
Archer sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Fiachna is trying to maintain the position but Archer is very close to passing his half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Fiachna looking for submissions off his back.
Archer tries to pass to full mount but Fiachna defends it.
Fiachna makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fiachna.#SUB2#
Archer has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Fiachna to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Archer is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Fiachna pulls down on the head and he's put Archer to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Darragh Fiachna!
A relieved looking Darragh Fiachna thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Bots de Garra 122
Date: Feb 04, 2024

187 cm
32 yrs
216 lbs

175 cm
29 yrs
155 lbs

Event: Bots de Garra 120
Date: Jan 28, 2024

187 cm
32 yrs
216 lbs

202 cm
37 yrs
265 lbs

Camara

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 43 losses; Darragh Fiachna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 28 losses; Abubakar Camara!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fiachna tries to clinch but Camara moves out of range.
Camara with the counter takedown but Fiachna avoids it easily.
Camara circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fiachna fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fiachna tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Camara defends well and Fiachna ends up having to push Camara into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Camara tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Camara goes for a takedown attempt but Fiachna pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fiachna is looking to clinch.
Camara changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fiachna closes the distance and clinches up with Camara, looking for a takedown. Fiachna pushes Camara against the ropes but Camara circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darragh Fiachna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Camara stuffs the takedown attempt from Fiachna. Fiachna gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiachna tries to clinch there but Camara circles away.
Camara is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Camara swats away the attempt to clinch by Fiachna.
Camara is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fiachna looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Camara is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1##CL#
Fiachna gets a clinch. #TD#
Fiachna pulls guard successfully.
Camara slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Camara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fiachna is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Fiachna has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Camara can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Camara controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fiachna might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Fiachna looking to control.
Camara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fiachna is keeping the position for now.
Fiachna is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Camara trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiachna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Fiachna is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Camara is aware though and is defending well.
Camara looking to pass the guard.
Fiachna working a defensive guard here. #T3#
Camara looking to pass the guard.
Fiachna is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Fiachna is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Camara is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
Fiachna trying to control the position.
Camara is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Camara pushes down on Fiachna's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T5#
Camara is trying to control. Fiachna wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fiachna is holding on to half guard well.
Camara works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (0) vs (3) Camara
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fiachna tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T6#
Camara sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fiachna working to try and regain half guard.
Fiachna is working hard here to advance position.
Camara controlling the pace for now. #T7#
Fiachna tries to hold on but Camara pushes him away.
Camara tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fiachna tries to hold on but Camara pushes him away.
Fiachna slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Camara uses his free foot to push down on Fiachna's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Fiachna.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (0) vs (6) Camara
Fiachna regains half guard.#T8#
Fiachna tries to roll over but Camara keeps him under control.
Fiachna is looking to control Camara's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fiachna avoid being mounted?
Fiachna is positioning himself well to prevent Camara advancing to mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T9#
Camara wants to free his trapped foot but Fiachna is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Still in half guard, Camara seems content to control.
Fiachna tries to get to full guard but Camara has control of the leg.
Fiachna wants to control the action here but instead Camara manages to pass to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (0) vs (9) Camara
Camara manages to capitalize on a mistake by Fiachna to take his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Fiachna (0) vs (12) Camara
Camara has the hooks in. Fiachna is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Camara is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T10#
You can see the frustration on Fiachna's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Camara controlling the position well here. Fiachna rolled but Camara kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Fiachna tries to escape but Camara has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Camara struggling to keep hold of the position. #T11#
Camara not allowing Fiachna to control his hands.
Camara wants to control but Fiachna is keeping busy.
Our spies down at at Convicted Fight Club inform us that Camara has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Camara controlling from the back.
Camara keeps control of the position as Fiachna tries to break free. #T12#
Fiachna just trying to survive but Camara is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Camara controlling well, preventing Fiachna from escaping the position.
Camara trying to control.
Fiachna tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial. #T13#
Fiachna tries to roll but Camara sticks to his back.
Fiachna is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Fiachna tries to break free. #T14#
Fiachna is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Camara.
You can see the frustration on Fiachna's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Good control from Camara.
Fiachna can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Camara controlling the position well here. Fiachna rolled but Camara kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Camara wants to control but Fiachna is keeping busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Camara wins on points by 12 to 0.
Abubakar Camara thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Bots de Garra 119
Date: Jan 24, 2024

193 cm
26 yrs
245 lbs

187 cm
32 yrs
216 lbs

Schaubi

Event: Bots de Garra 118
Date: Jan 21, 2024

187 cm
32 yrs
216 lbs

160 cm
32 yrs
145 lbs

Curls

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 42 losses; Darragh Fiachna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 31 losses; Jerry Curls!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Curls gets caught napping as Fiachna dives in and scores a takedown. Curls manages to retain guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiachna (2) vs (0) Curls
Curls working a defensive guard here.
Fiachna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiachna preventing the sweep.
Curls lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (2) vs (2) Curls
Fiachna has his hands on Curls's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiachna not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1#
Fiachna pulls Curls in to control the position.
Curls wants to pass the guard but Fiachna is keeping the position.
Curls advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (2) vs (5) Curls
Fiachna can't do much from the bottom here.
Curls is staying tight to Fiachna's torso, preventing him from escaping.
You can see the frustration on Fiachna's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Curls is staying tight to Fiachna's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Fiachna is trying to get back to half guard.
Fiachna is trying to control Curls's posture but Curls avoids it.
Fiachna is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Curls wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fiachna keeps working.
Fiachna sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Fiachna is trying to control but Curls manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (2) vs (8) Curls
Fiachna is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fiachna is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Curls is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Curls controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Curls tries to control but Fiachna wriggling away.
Fiachna is looking to get to half guard.
Fiachna tries to hold on but Curls pushes him away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fiachna is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Curls is trying to take his opponent's back. #T5#
Fiachna wants to hold on but Curls pushes him away.
Curls trying to control but Fiachna is having none of it.
Fiachna is looking to improve his position but Curls isn't that keen on the idea.
Curls tries to control but Fiachna wriggling away.
Curls avoids the attempt from Fiachna to control.#T6#
Fiachna keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fiachna has given up his back here. Will Curls look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Fiachna (2) vs (11) Curls
Fiachna is really stuck here.
Curls trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Curls controlling the positon.#T7##SUB2#
Curls looking for the choke but no joy.
Curls controlling the position well here. Fiachna rolled but Curls kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Curls is looking to control Fiachna but Fiachna is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T8#
Fiachna trying to control the position but Curls manages to sink in the hooks.
Curls is trying to stick to Fiachna's back but Fiachna is turning into Curls. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Curls's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Fiachna.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (4) vs (11) Curls
Fiachna controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fiachna looking to sit in guard and control but Curls gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (4) vs (13) Curls
Curls trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiachna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fiachna looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T9#
Fiachna is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fiachna is adopting a defensive guard.
Curls advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (4) vs (16) Curls
Curls slows the pace down. #T10#
Curls working away.
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.
Fiachna tries to improve position but can't.
Curls wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fiachna keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Fiachna's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fiachna manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (6) vs (16) Curls#SUB#
Fiachna is working for a kimura but Curls is defending it quite comfortably. #T11##SUB#
Fiachna seems to be working for a kimura but Curls defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Fiachna is looking for a kimura but Curls is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fiachna to get the leverage.
Fiachna will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Curls is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fiachna's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fiachna's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fiachna (6) vs (20) Curls
Fiachna is really stuck here.
Fiachna trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T12#
Curls tries to get the hooks in deep but Fiachna pushed the leg off.
Good control from Curls.
Fiachna trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Curls wants to control but Fiachna manages to buck him off and is now in Curls's guard! Nice work there by Fiachna!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (8) vs (20) Curls
Curls can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fiachna controls the pace.
Fiachna trying to control the position from guard on top but Curls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13##SUB2#
Curls escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fiachna gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fiachna wants to control from the top but Curls keeps moving.
Fiachna pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Curls is keeping the position for now.
Curls manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fiachna manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (8) vs (22) Curls
Curls wants to pass the guard but Fiachna is keeping the position.#T14#
Fiachna looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fiachna trying to control the position here.
Fiachna looking for a sweep. Not yet Fiachna, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Curls trying to control but Fiachna is working from the bottom.
Curls pushing down on Fiachna's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Curls wins on points by 22 to 8.
Our winner, Jerry Curls, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Bots de Garra 117
Date: Jan 17, 2024

187 cm
32 yrs
216 lbs

180 cm
34 yrs
203 lbs

Vernon

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 42 losses; Darragh Fiachna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 17 losses; Isaac Vernon!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Fiachna shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Vernon is trying to defend but Fiachna finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiachna (2) vs (0) Vernon
Fiachna is looking to advance position but Vernon won't allow it. #SUB#
Fiachna is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vernon has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fiachna trying to pass the guard but Vernon defending well.
Vernon wants to improve his position but Fiachna is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiachna trying to control the action but Vernon 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.#SUB#
Fiachna is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1#
Vernon gets back to full guard.
We've been hearing that Fiachna has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Fiachna tries to free his leg and advance position but Vernon is retaining full guard.
Vernon looking for a sweep. Not yet Vernon, not yet.
Vernon working a defensive guard but Fiachna passes into half guard.
Fiachna 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.
Fiachna is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Vernon is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Vernon trying to control from the bottom.
Fiachna is keen to just control but Vernon is a slippery customer.#T2#
Vernon is looking for a sweep. Fiachna is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fiachna is looking to advance position but Vernon won't allow it.
Well, if Fiachna is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Vernon wants to control but Fiachna is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fiachna wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vernon keeps working. #T3#
Vernon gets back to full guard.
Vernon 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: Fiachna (2) vs (2) Vernon
Vernon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fiachna keeps working.
Fiachna tries to roll over but Vernon keeps him under control.
Vernon is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Vernon is thwarting Fiachna's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Fiachna regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fiachna wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fiachna controls Vernon momentarily but Vernon frees himself. #SUB#
Fiachna working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vernon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vernon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vernon content to stall in guard here.
Fiachna has control of Vernon's left arm, preventing Vernon from doing any damage. #T5#
Vernon wants to pass the guard but Fiachna is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fiachna is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (4) vs (2) Vernon
Vernon pulls Fiachna in to control the position.
Vernon is trying to keep Fiachna in close. #SUB2#
Fiachna got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vernon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fiachna has managed to get both his arms back between Vernon's legs - danger averted.#T6#
Fiachna tries to free his leg and advance position but Vernon is retaining full guard.
Fiachna looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fiachna passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (7) vs (2) Vernon#SUB#
Fiachna wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vernon, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Vernon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T7#
Fiachna is looking to take a break and control but Vernon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fiachna is really struggling to control Vernon but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T8#
Fiachna working away.
Fiachna wants to control but Vernon is keeping him busy.
Vernon is holding Fiachna down, trying to stall.
You can see the frustration on Vernon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vernon is looking to reverse the position.
Fiachna trying to control the action but Vernon is working from the bottom. #T9#
Vernon sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Vernon tries to get to full guard but Fiachna has control of the leg.
Fiachna is keen to just control but Vernon is a slippery customer.
Vernon wants to control but Fiachna passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (10) vs (2) Vernon
Vernon being controlled for a moment.
Vernon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fiachna wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T10##SUB#
Fiachna goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Vernon rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Fiachna's guard! Nice work there by Vernon!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (10) vs (4) Vernon
Vernon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Fiachna is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vernon is aware though and is defending well.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fiachna holds on and takes a little breather.
Vernon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Vernon trying to control the action but Fiachna is working from the bottom.
Vernon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fiachna knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T11#
Vernon has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (10) vs (7) Vernon
Vernon is looking to work his way around to Fiachna's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Vernon trying to control but Fiachna is having none of it.
Fiachna wants to control but Vernon is having none of it.#T12#
Fiachna can't escape the position.
Fiachna prevents Vernon from taking his back.
Vernon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fiachna really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Vernon pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish. #T13#
Fiachna is trying to escape the mount.
Vernon trying to control but Fiachna is having none of it.
Vernon looking to take Fiachna's back but Fiachna rolls and after a scramble, Fiachna ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Fiachna to escape a tricky position.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (12) vs (7) Vernon
Fiachna is looking to advance position but Vernon has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fiachna (12) vs (11) Vernon#T14#
Vernon wants to take Fiachna's back here but Fiachna is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Fiachna is wriggling around trying to escape.
Vernon wants to take Fiachna's back here but Fiachna is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Fiachna really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fiachna is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vernon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fiachna is looking to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fiachna takes the fight on points by 12 to 11.
After winning the bout, Darragh Fiachna thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Bots de Garra 116
Date: Jan 14, 2024

190 cm
32 yrs
207 lbs

187 cm
32 yrs
216 lbs

Event: Bots de Garra 114
Date: Jan 07, 2024

187 cm
32 yrs
216 lbs

185 cm
37 yrs
201 lbs

Event: Bots de Garra 112
Date: Dec 31, 2023

186 cm
38 yrs
199 lbs

187 cm
32 yrs
216 lbs

Ziyaeddin

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 33 wins and 27 losses; Amir Ziyaeddin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 40 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fiachna fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fiachna darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Ziyaeddin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ziyaeddin (2) vs (0) Fiachna
Ziyaeddin trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiachna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ziyaeddin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ziyaeddin is pushing down on Fiachna's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fiachna is fighting to maintain full guard but Ziyaeddin has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziyaeddin trying to control the pace.
Fiachna tries to roll over but Ziyaeddin keeps him under control.
We've been hearing good reports from Ziyaeddin's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1#
Fiachna is holding on to half guard well.
Ziyaeddin wants to pass the guard but Fiachna is defending well.
Fiachna slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ziyaeddin stopping the sweep attempt from Fiachna.
Fiachna working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fiachna is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ziyaeddin (2) vs (2) Fiachna#T2#
Ziyaeddin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fiachna is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Ziyaeddin actively working from the bottom here.
Fiachna trying to pass the guard but Ziyaeddin defending well.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Fiachna working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB2#
Fiachna is working for an americana but Ziyaeddin has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Fiachna was thinking about the submission.
Fiachna pushing down on Ziyaeddin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3#
Fiachna 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ziyaeddin is trying to maintain the position but Fiachna is very close to passing his half guard.
Fiachna 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.
Fiachna is stalling here. Ziyaeddin is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Fiachna seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ziyaeddin has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ziyaeddin (6) vs (2) Fiachna
Ziyaeddin tries to advance to mount but can't.
Fiachna tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Ziyaeddin laying and praying for a moment but Fiachna takes advantage and regains half guard.
Fiachna wants to control but Ziyaeddin is keeping busy.
Fiachna tries to get to full guard but Ziyaeddin has control of the leg.
Fiachna is trying to control but can't. #T5#
Ziyaeddin stalling.
Fiachna is trying to get back to full guard.
Ziyaeddin is trying to control. Fiachna wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ziyaeddin is thwarting Fiachna's attempts to control the position.
Fiachna moves into full guard. #T6#
Fiachna trying to keep a closed guard but Ziyaeddin is proving a slippery customer.
Fiachna wants to improve his position but instead Ziyaeddin has moved into half guard.
Fiachna is looking to improve his position.
Fiachna is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ziyaeddin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ziyaeddin's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ziyaeddin (6) vs (6) Fiachna#SUB2#
Fiachna is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Ziyaeddin is defending well though. Fiachna let's go of the attempt for now.#T7#
Fiachna slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Ziyaeddin can't escape the position.
Fiachna not allowing Ziyaeddin to control his hands. #SUB2#
Fiachna looking for the RNC.
Ziyaeddin is keeping busy.
Ziyaeddin tries to roll but Fiachna sticks to his back. #T8##SUB2#
Fiachna has his arm under Ziyaeddin's chin here. Game over son! Fiachna squeezes tightly and Ziyaeddin is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Darragh Fiachna!
Darragh Fiachna thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Bots de Garra 111
Date: Dec 27, 2023

180 cm
34 yrs
203 lbs

187 cm
32 yrs
216 lbs

Vernon

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 21 wins and 14 losses; Isaac Vernon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 39 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Fiachna gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vernon (2) vs (0) Fiachna
Vernon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fiachna has his hands on Vernon's head, controlling the position.
Fiachna trying to control the position.
Fiachna looking for a sweep. Not yet Fiachna, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Vernon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fiachna swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Fiachna looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vernon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fiachna is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Vernon is working hard here to advance position.
Vernon trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiachna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiachna looking to control.
Fiachna looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fiachna seems keen to control Vernon's posture.#T2#
Vernon pushing down on Fiachna's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fiachna wants to get back to full guard.
Vernon is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Fiachna reverses the position - he's now on top in Vernon's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vernon (2) vs (2) Fiachna
Vernon is trying to control the position but Fiachna postures up.
Vernon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fiachna is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We've been hearing good reports from Vernon's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Vernon working a defensive guard but Fiachna manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (2) vs (5) Fiachna
Fiachna wants to control but Vernon is keeping him busy. #T3#
Vernon wants to control but Fiachna postures up.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Fiachna working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Vernon is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Fiachna swings around for an armbar but Vernon sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Fiachna's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vernon (4) vs (5) Fiachna
Vernon wants to pass the guard but Fiachna is keeping the position.
Vernon stopping the sweep attempt from Fiachna.#T4#
Vernon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vernon won't allow Fiachna to sweep him here.
Fiachna seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Fiachna trying to keep a closed guard but Vernon is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Vernon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vernon trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiachna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Vernon passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (7) vs (5) Fiachna
Vernon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fiachna keeps working.
Fiachna is trying to get back to half guard.
Fiachna is trying to control Vernon's posture but Vernon avoids it.
A lull in the action here as Vernon stalls from top position.#T6#
Fiachna can't do much from the bottom here.
Vernon tries to advance to mount but can't.
Fiachna is not content to let Vernon control the position.
Fiachna is trying to get back to half guard.
Vernon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fiachna keeps working. #T7#
Fiachna tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vernon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fiachna is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Vernon tries to advance to mount but Fiachna denies him.
Vernon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fiachna keeps working.
Fiachna is trying to improve his position.
Vernon advances to mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Vernon (9) vs (5) Fiachna
Vernon controlling from the full mount. #T8#
Vernon looking to control but Fiachna is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Vernon looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Fiachna is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fiachna is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fiachna is trying to escape the mount but Vernon keeps good control and instead manages to take Fiachna's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Vernon (12) vs (5) Fiachna#T9##SUB#
Vernon patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Fiachna wants to escape the position.
Fiachna staying busy and making it hard for Vernon to control.
Vernon wants to control but Fiachna manages to buck him off and is now in Vernon's guard! Nice work there by Fiachna!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vernon (12) vs (7) Fiachna
Vernon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vernon pulls Fiachna in close to his closed guard and prevents Fiachna from doing any damage or advancing position.
Vernon controls Fiachna momentarily but Fiachna frees himself. #T10#
Vernon keeping moving, preventing Fiachna from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Vernon working for a triangle but Fiachna defends it easily. #SUB2#
Fiachna 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 Fiachna has Vernon in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vernon (14) vs (7) Fiachna
Fiachna controls Vernon momentarily but Vernon frees himself. #T11#
Fiachna wants to sweep here but Vernon controlling him for the moment.
Fiachna looking to control.
Vernon tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiachna is retaining full guard.
Vernon passes Fiachna's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fiachna is trying to maintain the position but Vernon is very close to passing his half guard.
Vernon performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Fiachna gets full guard.#T12#
Vernon passes Fiachna's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Vernon trying to pass the guard but Fiachna defending well.
Fiachna tries to roll over but Vernon keeps him under control.
Vernon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fiachna does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Vernon is thwarting Fiachna's attempts to control the position.
Vernon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fiachna does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T13#
Fiachna trying to hold on to Vernon's head to control him but Vernon postures up.
Vernon passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (17) vs (7) Fiachna
Vernon tries to move into full mount but can't pass Fiachna's legs.
Fiachna manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vernon (17) vs (9) Fiachna
Vernon won't allow Fiachna to pass to mount.
Vernon holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Fiachna is thwarting Vernon's attempts to control the position.
Vernon is refusing to be controlled, as Fiachna sits in half guard. #T14#
Fiachna is stalling here. Vernon is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Fiachna seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Vernon has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vernon (21) vs (9) Fiachna
Fiachna seems a little lost for a moment, as Vernon dominates the positioning.
Fiachna sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Vernon is taking a breather. Fiachna 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.
Fiachna regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiachna wants to sweep but no luck.
Fiachna keeping full guard, as Vernon tries to pass.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vernon takes the fight on points by 21 to 9.
Isaac Vernon made sure to mention his sponsor, Pulling Guard in his post fight interview.

Event: Bots de Garra 110
Date: Dec 24, 2023

187 cm
32 yrs
216 lbs

185 cm
34 yrs
190 lbs

Sulvar

Event: Bots de Garra 109
Date: Dec 20, 2023

178 cm
43 yrs
158 lbs

187 cm
31 yrs
216 lbs

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 42 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 38 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Al Jhit drives through with a takedown into Fiachna's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (0) Fiachna
Fiachna working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Al Jhit avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fiachna is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fiachna looking to hit a scissor sweep but Al Jhit is one step ahead there.
Al Jhit 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.#T1#
Al Jhit tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiachna is retaining full guard.
Fiachna is trying to keep Al Jhit in close. #SUB2#
Fiachna working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Al Jhit has passed into half guard!
Fiachna wants to get back to full guard.
Fiachna moves into full guard. #SUB#
Al Jhit drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fiachna looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fiachna looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fiachna!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (4) Fiachna#T2#
Al Jhit is looking to regain half guard here but Fiachna keeps moving and retains side control.
Fiachna controls the position.
Al Jhit is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fiachna off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Al Jhit (6) vs (4) Fiachna
Al Jhit has the hooks in. Fiachna is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Fiachna trying to control the position but Al Jhit manages to sink in the hooks. #T3##SUB#
Al Jhit looking for the choke but no joy.
Al Jhit is trying to stick to Fiachna's back but Fiachna is turning into Al Jhit. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Al Jhit's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Fiachna.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (6) vs (6) Fiachna
Fiachna pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Al Jhit is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Al Jhit had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fiachna defends it easily.#T4#
Fiachna tries to free his leg and advance position but Al Jhit is retaining full guard.
Fiachna wants to control from the top but Al Jhit keeps moving. #SUB#
Al Jhit is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fiachna is aware though and is defending well.
Fiachna forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Al Jhit actively working from the bottom here.
Fiachna passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Al Jhit!
Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (6) vs (9) Fiachna#T5#
Al Jhit working to try and regain half guard.
Fiachna takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Fiachna looking to control but Al Jhit is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fiachna wants to control but Al Jhit has made it back to half guard. Nice work. #T6##SUB2#
Fiachna is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Fiachna is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Al Jhit is just riding it out for now. Fiachna eventually gives up the hold.
Fiachna trying to control the action but Al Jhit is working from the bottom. #T7##SUB2#
Fiachna is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Al Jhit is just riding it out for now. Fiachna eventually gives up the hold.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Fiachna working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Fiachna is trying to control the action in half guard but Al Jhit is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T8#
Fiachna trying to pass the guard but Al Jhit defending well.
Fiachna trying to control the action but Al Jhit is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fiachna in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Al Jhit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fiachna pulls his head out easily.
Al Jhit is refusing to be controlled, as Fiachna sits in half guard. #T9#
Fiachna controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Fiachna is working for a kimura but Al Jhit is defending it quite comfortably.
Fiachna tries to pass to full mount but Al Jhit defends it.
Al Jhit is staying active underneath Fiachna, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T10#
Fiachna content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Al Jhit is not content to let Fiachna control the position.#SUB#
Al Jhit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fiachna takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fiachna is trying to control the action in half guard but Al Jhit is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T11##SUB2#
Fiachna is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Al Jhit defends it well. #SUB2#
Fiachna seems to be working for a kimura but Al Jhit defends the submission attempt.
Fiachna is keen to just control but Al Jhit is a slippery customer.
Fiachna is stalling here. Al Jhit is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Fiachna seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Al Jhit has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Al Jhit (10) vs (9) Fiachna#T12#
Fiachna regains half guard.
Al Jhit trying to mount his opponent but Fiachna defends it.
Fiachna regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Al Jhit sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Fiachna doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Al Jhit paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Fiachna - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Darragh Fiachna!
During a confident post fight interview, Darragh Fiachna thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Bots de Garra 107
Date: Dec 13, 2023

187 cm
31 yrs
216 lbs

180 cm
32 yrs
135 lbs

Esteves

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 37 losses; Darragh Fiachna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 42 losses; Vartan Esteves!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Fiachna tries for a takedown but Esteves sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Esteves changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fiachna dives in for a single leg takedown but Esteves sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.#TD#
Fiachna has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Esteves regains guard immediately.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiachna (2) vs (0) Esteves
Esteves looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fiachna is one step ahead there.
Esteves is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fiachna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Esteves is trying to control the position but Fiachna postures up.
Esteves is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiachna pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Esteves is keeping the position for now.
Esteves not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've been hearing that Fiachna has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T1#
Esteves keeping moving, preventing Fiachna from controlling successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Esteves is trying to keep Fiachna in close.
Esteves tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fiachna trying to control but Esteves is working from the bottom.
Fiachna is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Esteves is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T2#
Esteves working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fiachna wants to pass the guard but Esteves is keeping the position.
Esteves can't keep his opponent in guard - Fiachna advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Fiachna is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Esteves sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Fiachna is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Esteves is not content to let Fiachna control the position.#T3#
Esteves won't allow Fiachna to pass to mount.
Fiachna is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Fiachna 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.
Esteves is pressing down on Fiachna's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
Esteves trying to control the position.
Fiachna pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Esteves is keeping the position for now.
Fiachna advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (5) vs (0) Esteves
Fiachna trying to control the action but Esteves is working from the bottom. #T5##SUB#
Fiachna working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Esteves is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Fiachna swings around for an armbar but Esteves sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Fiachna's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (5) vs (2) Esteves#T6##SUB#
Fiachna escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Esteves gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Fiachna working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Esteves doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Esteves manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Esteves tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiachna is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Fiachna had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Esteves defends it easily.
Esteves trying to control but Fiachna is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Esteves got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fiachna has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Esteves has managed to get both his arms back between Fiachna's legs - danger averted.
Esteves postures up. #T7#
Esteves trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiachna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiachna trying to keep a closed guard but Esteves is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Fiachna is looking for a triangle here but Esteves uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (5) vs (5) Esteves
Fiachna manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Esteves trying to control from half guard but Fiachna is working away.
Fiachna is trying to maintain the position but Esteves is very close to passing his half guard.#T8#
Esteves is looking to take a break and control but Fiachna is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Fiachna looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Fiachna is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Esteves pulls his head out easily.
Fiachna is trying to control but Esteves passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (5) vs (8) Esteves
Esteves wants to control but Fiachna is keeping him busy. #T9#
Fiachna tries to bench press Esteves off him but Esteves keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Fiachna's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Esteves wants to control but Fiachna is keeping him busy.
Esteves is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Fiachna regains half guard.
Fiachna wants to get back to full guard.#T10#
Fiachna trying to control but Esteves postures up. #SUB#
Fiachna looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Fiachna actively working from the bottom here.
Esteves prevents Fiachna from improving his position.
Esteves seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fiachna does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fiachna is controlling Esteves's trapped leg to prevent Esteves from advancing to side control.#T11#
Fiachna trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Esteves is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fiachna is trying to get back to full guard.
Fiachna wants to sweep but Esteves has passed to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (5) vs (11) Esteves
Fiachna regains half guard.
Fiachna wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Fiachna looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Fiachna looking for submissions off his back.#T12#
Esteves is looking to advance position but Fiachna won't allow it.
Fiachna trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Fiachna is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Esteves pulls his head out easily.
Fiachna wants to improve his position but Esteves is controlling well.
Fiachna has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Esteves is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Fiachna looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T13#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Esteves in particular looking to stall.
Fiachna has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Esteves is working away from the top position though.
Fiachna wants to sweep but Esteves has passed to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (5) vs (14) Esteves
Fiachna sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Esteves seems content to control.#SUB2#
Esteves is trying to work for a kimura but Fiachna is defending well.
Fiachna tries to roll over but Esteves keeps him under control.#T14#
Fiachna is working hard here to advance position.
Fiachna has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Esteves is working away from the top position though.
Fiachna gets full guard.#SUB#
Fiachna isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Esteves stacks Fiachna on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Esteves!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (5) vs (17) Esteves
Esteves trying to control the action but Fiachna is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Fiachna's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Esteves wins on points by 17 to 5.
Vartan Esteves made sure to mention his sponsor, Silverback Sweatshop in his post fight interview.

Event: Bots de Garra 105
Date: Dec 08, 2023

187 cm
31 yrs
216 lbs

190 cm
32 yrs
207 lbs

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 36 losses; Darragh Fiachna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 9 losses; Anderson Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Fiachna decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiachna (2) vs (0) Gracie
Fiachna wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Fiachna is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Fiachna is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. Fiachna eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Fiachna is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gracie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fiachna.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1##SUB#
Fiachna is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Fiachna is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
Fiachna wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Fiachna is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Gracie reverses the position - he's now on top in Fiachna's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (2) vs (2) Gracie#T2#
Gracie engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fiachna has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Fiachna's legs - danger averted.
Fiachna wants to improve his position but instead Gracie has moved into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Fiachna looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fiachna is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Gracie controlling the action here.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Fiachna defends it.
Fiachna wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fiachna tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.#SUB#
Fiachna actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
Fiachna works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Fiachna is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Fiachna escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fiachna is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fiachna is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Gracie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Fiachna looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Fiachna is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gracie looking to pass the guard. #T6##SUB#
Fiachna working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Fiachna had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.#SUB#
Fiachna throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Fiachna looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T7##SUB#
Fiachna working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiachna is retaining full guard.
Fiachna wants to sweep but no luck.
Fiachna working a defensive guard but Gracie manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (2) vs (5) Gracie
Fiachna tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gracie in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T8#
A control attempt from Fiachna but he's now mounted!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Fiachna (2) vs (7) Gracie
Fiachna slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Fiachna has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fiachna manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fiachna looking for a sweep. Not yet Fiachna, not yet.
Fiachna wants to hit a sweep here but Gracie passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Fiachna there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (2) vs (10) Gracie
Gracie avoids the attempt from Fiachna to control.#T9#
Fiachna tries to control Gracie's body but Gracie pushes him off. Fiachna squirms to his side and now Gracie has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Fiachna (2) vs (13) Gracie
Gracie really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Fiachna.
You can see the frustration on Fiachna's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Gracie controlling from the back.
Gracie avoiding Fiachna 's attempts to control his hands. #T10#
Fiachna is in bad spot here.
Fiachna looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Gracie has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Fiachna's body.
Gracie keeps control of the position as Fiachna tries to break free. #SUB2#
Fiachna defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Fiachna just trying to survive but Gracie is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T11#
Gracie keeps control of the position easily here as Fiachna tries to buck him off.
Fiachna trying to control the position but Gracie manages to sink in the hooks.
What can Fiachna do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight! #SUB2#
Gracie working for the choke.
Gracie avoiding Fiachna 's attempts to control his hands. #T12#
Gracie keeps control of the position as Fiachna tries to break free. #SUB2#
Gracie has got one arm under Fiachna's chin. This could be trouble... Fiachna trying to control the other hand but Gracie gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Fiachna has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Anderson Gracie!
Our winner, Anderson Gracie, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Bots de Garra 95
Date: Nov 08, 2023

187 cm
31 yrs
216 lbs

175 cm
28 yrs
155 lbs

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

195 cm
34 yrs
255 lbs

187 cm
31 yrs
216 lbs

Rolla

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 14 wins and 15 losses; Rio Rolla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 35 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Fiachna has closed the distance and engaged Rolla in a clinch. #TD2#
Fiachna turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Rolla (0) vs (4) Fiachna
Rolla is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Fiachna tries for a kimura but Rolla is defending well.
Rolla is looking to regain half guard here but Fiachna keeps moving and retains side control.
Fiachna is looking to take a break and control but Rolla is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Fiachna goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Rolla rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Fiachna's guard! Nice work there by Rolla!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (2) vs (4) Fiachna
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolla pushing down on Fiachna's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Rolla is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fiachna sees it coming and defends easily.
Rolla moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (5) vs (4) Fiachna
Rolla trying to control the action but Fiachna is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Rolla working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fiachna tries to improve position but can't.
Rolla tries to advance to mount but can't.
Rolla working away.
Fiachna tries to improve position but can't.
Rolla passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Fiachna!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Rolla (7) vs (4) Fiachna
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fiachna tries to hold on but Rolla postures up.#SUB#
Rolla with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Rolla trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rolla prevents Fiachna from getting the reversal.#T2#
Rolla forces the positional change into back control.
Score +3 for taking back: Rolla (10) vs (4) Fiachna#SUB#
Rolla is cranking Fiachna's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Fiachna! He's tightened the choke and Fiachna is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rio Rolla!

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

185 cm
36 yrs
201 lbs

187 cm
31 yrs
216 lbs

Event: Bots de Garra 87
Date: Oct 15, 2023

193 cm
43 yrs
214 lbs

187 cm
31 yrs
216 lbs

Brown

Event: Bots de Garra 73
Date: Sep 03, 2023

172 cm
41 yrs
141 lbs

187 cm
30 yrs
216 lbs

Fiso

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 57 wins and 41 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 33 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Fiachna looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fiso is fending him off so far but Fiachna persists. Nope, Fiso circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Fiso shoots in and bounces Fiachna off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiso (2) vs (0) Fiachna
Fiachna being controlled here, momentarily.
Fiso passes Fiachna's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fiso not doing much here.
Fiso tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fiachna knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiachna manages to get to full guard.
Fiso 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.
Fiso stopping the sweep attempt from Fiachna.
Fiso stands and throws Fiachna's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (5) vs (0) Fiachna#T1#
Fiachna struggling a bit here.
Fiso trying to control the position but Fiachna is working away.
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.
Fiachna tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fiso trying to control the position but Fiachna is working away.
Fiso moves into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Fiso (7) vs (0) Fiachna
Fiachna is working to get back to half guard.
Fiso tries to control but Fiachna wriggling away. #T2#
Fiachna can't escape the position.
Fiachna stops Fiso from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Fiachna is trying desperately to improve position.
Fiso trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fiso looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fiso takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Fiso (10) vs (0) Fiachna
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Fiso's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #T3#
Fiso keeps control of the position as Fiachna tries to break free.
Fiso controlling from the back.
Fiachna is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB#
Fiachna is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Fiso is looking to control Fiachna but Fiachna is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Fiso keeps control of the position as Fiachna tries to break free.
Fiachna tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Fiachna stops Fiso from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T4#
Fiachna wants to control but Fiso is having none of it.
Fiachna is trying to escape the mount.
Fiso is trying to take his opponent's back.
Fiso wants to control the pace but Fiachna is squirming around nicely.
Fiachna sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Fiachna wants to control but Fiso is keeping busy.
Fiachna moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fiso seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T5#
Fiso's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Fiso wants to control from the top but Fiachna keeps moving.
Fiso postures up.
Fiso forces his way into half guard.
Fiachna manages to get to full guard. #T6#
Fiso stopping the sweep attempt from Fiachna.
Fiachna trying to control the position here.
Fiso preventing the sweep.
Fiachna is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fiachna trying to control the position here.
Fiso stopping the sweep attempt from Fiachna.#T7#
Fiso not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fiso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fiachna swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fiachna looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fiachna trying to keep a closed guard but Fiso is proving a slippery customer.
Fiso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fiachna is keeping the position for now.
Fiso wants to control from the top but Fiachna keeps moving.
Fiachna seems keen to control Fiso's posture.
Fiso wants to control from the top but Fiachna keeps moving. #T8#
Fiachna looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fiso is one step ahead there.
Fiachna is controlling Fiso's posture.
Fiso passes Fiachna's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fiachna slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fiachna is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Fiachna trying to keep a closed guard but Fiso is proving a slippery customer.
Fiso engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T9#
Fiachna trying to control the position.
Fiso stopping the sweep attempt from Fiachna.
Fiachna is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fiso stopping the sweep attempt from Fiachna.
Fiachna trying to keep a closed guard but Fiso is proving a slippery customer.
Fiachna might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fiso haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Fiso looking to pass the guard.
Fiso slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T10#
Fiso wants to control from the top but Fiachna keeps moving.
Fiso tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiachna is retaining full guard.
Fiso passes Fiachna's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fiso trying to control from half guard but Fiachna is working away.
Fiso controlling the action here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fiso is thwarting Fiachna's attempts to control the position.#T11#
Fiso wants to free his trapped foot but Fiachna is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fiachna is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fiso's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fiso's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fiso (10) vs (4) Fiachna
Fiachna gets his hands free as Fiso looks to control.
Fiachna struggling to keep hold of the position.
Fiachna biding his time, controlling Fiso.
Fiachna is looking to control Fiso but Fiso is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Fiso trying to control the hands but Fiachna won't let him.
Fiso is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Fiachna. #T12#
Fiso breaks Fiachna's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (12) vs (4) Fiachna
Fiachna trying to control the position.
Fiso wants to pass the guard but Fiachna is keeping the position.
Fiso preventing the sweep.
Fiachna controls Fiso momentarily but Fiso frees himself.
Fiso wants to control from the top but Fiachna keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fiachna is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (12) vs (6) Fiachna
Fiachna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fiso swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fiso looking to control. #T13#
Fiso seems keen to control Fiachna's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fiso is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (14) vs (6) Fiachna
Fiso not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fiachna not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fiachna looking for a sweep. Not yet Fiachna, not yet.
Fiachna is trying to control the position but Fiso postures up.
Fiso wants to control from the top but Fiachna keeps moving.
Fiachna looking for a sweep. Not yet Fiachna, not yet.
Fiachna looking to control. #T14#
Fiachna wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fiachna wants to sweep but no luck.
Fiso not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fiachna not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fiachna looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fiso is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fiachna looking for a sweep. Not yet Fiachna, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiso postures up.
Fiso works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fiso wants to take a breather but Fiachna is having none of it.
Fiachna trying to control from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fiso takes the fight on points by 14 to 6.
An out of breath Malaki Fiso thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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

187 cm
30 yrs
216 lbs

180 cm
36 yrs
180 lbs

Terrorelli

Event: Bots de Garra 69
Date: Aug 27, 2023

187 cm
30 yrs
216 lbs

170 cm
41 yrs
149 lbs

Cardona

Event: Bots de Garra 68
Date: Aug 19, 2023

178 cm
41 yrs
158 lbs

187 cm
30 yrs
216 lbs

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 38 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 32 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Al Jhit feints and as Fiachna raises his hands in defense, Al Jhit changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (0) Fiachna
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Fiachna trying to control the position.
Fiachna has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Al Jhit slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (5) vs (0) Fiachna
Fiachna stops Al Jhit from passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiachna is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Al Jhit has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Fiachna is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Al Jhit is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Al Jhit (7) vs (0) Fiachna#SUB#
Al Jhit has control of Fiachna's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Fiachna regains control of the situation pretty easily. #SUB#
Al Jhit wants to finish this one by submission but Fiachna is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Al Jhit.
Fiachna is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fiachna is looking to improve his position but Al Jhit isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Al Jhit working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T2#
Fiachna tries to reverse the position but Al Jhit maintains control.
Fiachna slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Fiachna is trying to get back to full guard.
Fiachna wants to control but Al Jhit is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fiachna wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Fiachna is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Al Jhit seems to be looking for submissions.
Fiachna wants to get back to full guard.
Fiachna regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fiachna is pulling down on Al Jhit's head to control his posture.
Fiachna is trying to keep Al Jhit in close. #T4#
Al Jhit tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiachna is retaining full guard.
Fiachna manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Al Jhit manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (7) vs (2) Fiachna
Fiachna trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Al Jhit manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (9) vs (2) Fiachna
Fiachna bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Al Jhit's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (9) vs (4) Fiachna
Fiachna wants to pass the guard but Al Jhit is keeping the position.
Fiachna's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fiachna passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (9) vs (7) Fiachna
Fiachna is looking to take a break and control but Al Jhit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T5#
Fiachna in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Al Jhit is not content to let Fiachna control the position.
Fiachna controlling the position from side mount.
Al Jhit is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T6#
Fiachna controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Fiachna is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fiachna takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Fiachna has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (9) vs (10) Fiachna
Fiachna wants to control the pace but Al Jhit is squirming around nicely.
Al Jhit has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Al Jhit (9) vs (13) Fiachna#T7#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Fiachna's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #SUB2#
Fiachna patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Fiachna trying to control momentarily.
Al Jhit tries to break free. #SUB2#
Fiachna has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Al Jhit has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Fiachna trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position. #T8#
Fiachna is trying to stick to Al Jhit's back but Al Jhit is turning into Fiachna. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Fiachna's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Al Jhit.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (11) vs (13) Fiachna
Fiachna manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Al Jhit manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (11) vs (15) Fiachna
Fiachna content to stall in guard here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Fiachna working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Fiachna wants to control from the top but Al Jhit keeps moving. #SUB#
Al Jhit looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fiachna pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Al Jhit is keeping the position for now.
Fiachna sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T9#
Fiachna wants to control from the top but Al Jhit keeps moving.
Fiachna is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fiachna wants to control from the top but Al Jhit keeps moving.
Fiachna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Al Jhit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Al Jhit keeping moving, preventing Fiachna from controlling successfully. #T10#
Fiachna controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fiachna trying to control but Al Jhit is working from the bottom. #T11#
Fiachna advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (11) vs (18) Fiachna
Fiachna is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T12#
Fiachna wants to control but Al Jhit is keeping him busy. #T13##SUB2#
Fiachna tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fiachna taking a break here but Al Jhit is having none of it and regains half guard.
Fiachna uses his free foot to push down on Al Jhit's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Al Jhit.
Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (11) vs (21) Fiachna
Fiachna controlling the position easily from mount.
Al Jhit wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Al Jhit (11) vs (24) Fiachna#T14#
Al Jhit is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Fiachna is looking for a choke. Al Jhit gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Al Jhit manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (13) vs (24) Fiachna#SUB2#
Fiachna isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Al Jhit stacks Fiachna on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Al Jhit!
Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (16) vs (24) Fiachna
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiachna is trying to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fiachna wins on points by 24 to 16.
A victorious Darragh Fiachna thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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

187 cm
30 yrs
216 lbs

179 cm
39 yrs
232 lbs

Bennett

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

170 cm
39 yrs
155 lbs

187 cm
30 yrs
216 lbs

White Jr

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 27 losses; Bruce White Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 32 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
White Jr fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
White Jr fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fiachna sprawls well initially but White Jr persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: White Jr (2) vs (0) Fiachna#SUB2#
Fiachna is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but White Jr pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
White Jr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fiachna doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time White Jr. #SUB#
White Jr seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
White Jr seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Fiachna has recovered full guard.
White Jr looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiachna manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. White Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: White Jr (2) vs (2) Fiachna
I've been told that Fiachna has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Fiachna trying to control the position from guard on top but White Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Fiachna stands and throws White Jr's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: White Jr (2) vs (5) Fiachna#T1#
White Jr is trying to escape the position but Fiachna is controlling the position.
White Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fiachna wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
White Jr is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fiachna's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
White Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fiachna not doing much here.
Fiachna wants to pass to mount but White Jr is defending the position.
Fiachna sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Let's hope that Fiachna has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
White Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fiachna pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Fiachna is keen to just control but White Jr is a slippery customer.
White Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fiachna performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
White Jr looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
White Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Fiachna has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: White Jr (2) vs (8) Fiachna
White Jr really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fiachna fails to move to back control. #T3#
Fiachna sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
White Jr is looking to get to half guard.
Fiachna controlling from mount.
White Jr is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fiachna with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish. #SUB2#
Fiachna working for a submission but White Jr is keeping him at bay.
White Jr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
White Jr is squirming around, avoiding Fiachna's attempts to control the action.
White Jr tries to reverse the position but Fiachna maintains control.
Fiachna tries to control but White Jr wriggling away.
Fiachna moves to the back.
Score +3 for taking back: White Jr (2) vs (11) Fiachna#T4##SUB2#
Fiachna is looking for the choke from the back position but White Jr is controlling his hands well.
White Jr tries to escape but Fiachna has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
White Jr is working hard here to advance position.
Fiachna tries to get the hooks in deep but White Jr pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
Fiachna looking for the choke but no joy.
Fiachna slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
You can see the frustration on White Jr's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #SUB2#
Fiachna looking to break White Jr's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. White Jr remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Fiachna will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
White Jr tries to roll but Fiachna sticks to his back.
White Jr tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T5#
Fiachna controlling from the full mount.
White Jr is looking to get to half guard.
Fiachna looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fiachna's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Fiachna can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as White Jr is looking to escape.
Fiachna controlling the pace for now.
White Jr is desperately trying to improve his position but Fiachna has a good base and remains in mount.
Fiachna controlling his opponent. #T6#
White Jr keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fiachna looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fiachna wants to control the pace but White Jr is squirming around nicely.
White Jr working to try and regain half guard.
Fiachna tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
White Jr is looking to get to half guard.#T7#
Fiachna content just to control the position here.
Fiachna with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Fiachna forces the positional change into back control.
Score +3 for taking back: White Jr (2) vs (14) Fiachna
White Jr tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Fiachna is trying to take his opponent's back.
White Jr is working to get back to half guard.
Fiachna wants to control the pace but White Jr is squirming around nicely.
Fiachna wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Fiachna controlling from mount.
White Jr is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T8#
White Jr is squirming around, avoiding Fiachna's attempts to control the action.
Fiachna controlling the pace for now.
White Jr is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fiachna controlling from the full mount.
Fiachna tries to control but White Jr wriggling away.
White Jr is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Fiachna has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: White Jr (2) vs (17) Fiachna
White Jr prevents Fiachna from getting a body triangle.
Fiachna just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up. #SUB2#
White Jr is trying to defend against the choke here but Fiachna has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Fiachna Tightens the hold and White Jr taps out furiously! Fiachna displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Darragh Fiachna!
Darragh Fiachna decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Bruce White Jr stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back!'.

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

187 cm
30 yrs
216 lbs

187 cm
24 yrs
185 lbs

Smith

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

187 cm
30 yrs
216 lbs

163 cm
32 yrs
142 lbs

Kvinchal

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 37 wins and 32 losses; Darragh Fiachna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 10 losses; Kastav Kvinchal!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Fiachna shoots in looking for a takedown but Kvinchal manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fiachna's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fiachna looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Kvinchal drives through and clinches with Fiachna against the ropes.
Kvinchal is pressed up against the ropes. Fiachna has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kvinchal down to the mat. Kvinchal avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Kvinchal closes the distance and pushes Fiachna back into the ropes.#TD2#
Kvinchal ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kvinchal no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kvinchal working a defensive guard here.
Fiachna trying to control but Kvinchal is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kvinchal looking for a guillotine here but Fiachna defends easily.
Fiachna looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiachna is working hard here to advance position.
Kvinchal can't keep his opponent in guard - Fiachna advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kvinchal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Kvinchal is refusing to be controlled, as Fiachna sits in half guard.
Fiachna with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Fiachna is looking for a kimura here.
Fiachna wants to take a breather but Kvinchal is having none of it. #SUB#
Fiachna is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kvinchal is just riding it out for now. Fiachna eventually gives up the hold.
Fiachna tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kvinchal knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
Kvinchal is looking to improve his position.
Fiachna stalling.
Kvinchal is trying to get back to full guard.
Kvinchal is controlling Fiachna's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Fiachna will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kvinchal tries to get to full guard but Fiachna has control of the leg.
Kvinchal is looking to control Fiachna's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kvinchal avoid being mounted?
Fiachna is trying to control. Kvinchal wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3#
Kvinchal tries to roll over but Fiachna keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Kvinchal looking for submissions off his back.
Fiachna trying to pass the guard but Kvinchal defending well.
Fiachna sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Fiachna is just content to waste time from the top position. Kvinchal takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Kvinchal 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: Fiachna (0) vs (2) Kvinchal
Fiachna holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T4#
Fiachna gets full guard.
Fiachna is trying to keep Kvinchal in close.
Kvinchal trying to control but Fiachna is working from the bottom.
Kvinchal passes Fiachna's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Kvinchal is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fiachna is just riding it out for now. Kvinchal eventually gives up the hold.
Fiachna preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Kvinchal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fiachna keeps working. #T5#
Fiachna tries to get to full guard but Kvinchal has control of the leg.
Fiachna gets full guard.
Kvinchal trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Fiachna manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (2) vs (2) Kvinchal
Kvinchal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kvinchal is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fiachna wants to control from the top but Kvinchal keeps moving.
Kvinchal has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Fiachna has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (5) vs (2) Kvinchal
Kvinchal can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T6#
Kvinchal is looking to reverse the position.
Fiachna wants to control but Kvinchal is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Fiachna tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fiachna has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kvinchal is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fiachna's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Fiachna is looking for a kimura but Kvinchal is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fiachna to get the leverage.
Fiachna works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (8) vs (2) Kvinchal#T7#
Fiachna avoids the attempt from Kvinchal to control.
Fiachna can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kvinchal is looking to escape.
Fiachna is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kvinchal is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kvinchal wants to control but Fiachna is having none of it.
Fiachna trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fiachna controlling from mount. #T8#
Kvinchal working to try and regain half guard.
Kvinchal regains half guard.
Fiachna is pressing down on Kvinchal's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kvinchal is holding on for now.
Fiachna wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kvinchal keeps working.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Fiachna passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (11) vs (2) Kvinchal
Fiachna fails to advance to Kvinchal's back. #T9#
Fiachna wants to control but Kvinchal has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Kvinchal is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fiachna's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fiachna's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fiachna (11) vs (6) Kvinchal#SUB2#
Kvinchal seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Fiachna's chin but Fiachna turns very nicely into Kvinchal's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Fiachna.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (13) vs (6) Kvinchal
Fiachna stopping the sweep attempt from Kvinchal.
Fiachna passes Kvinchal's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kvinchal has his hands clasped together around Fiachna's back. He's all about the action.
Kvinchal is not content to let Fiachna control the position.#T10#
Kvinchal is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fiachna's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fiachna's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fiachna (13) vs (10) Kvinchal#SUB2#
Fiachna defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Kvinchal is trying to stick to Fiachna's back but Fiachna is turning into Kvinchal. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kvinchal's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Fiachna.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (15) vs (10) Kvinchal
Fiachna pushing down on Kvinchal's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fiachna in particular looking to stall.
Fiachna is looking to take a break and control but Kvinchal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fiachna slows the pace down in half guard.
Kvinchal is looking to control Fiachna's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kvinchal avoid being mounted?#T11#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fiachna in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Kvinchal actively working from the bottom here.
Fiachna content to control rather than advance.
Fiachna seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kvinchal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kvinchal tries to roll over but Fiachna keeps him under control.#T12#
Fiachna wants to take a breather but Kvinchal is having none of it.
Kvinchal trying to control but Fiachna postures up.
Kvinchal wants to get back to full guard.
Fiachna uses his free foot to push down on Kvinchal's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kvinchal.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (18) vs (10) Kvinchal
Fiachna can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kvinchal is looking to escape.
Fiachna content just to control the position here.
Kvinchal sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Fiachna controlling the action here. #T13#
Fiachna seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kvinchal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fiachna controlling the action here.
Kvinchal is looking to improve his position.
Fiachna content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kvinchal trying to control here.
Fiachna seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kvinchal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T14#
Fiachna wants to pass the guard but Kvinchal is defending well.
Kvinchal is trying to control but can't.
Fiachna is trying to control. Kvinchal wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fiachna tries to pass to full mount but Kvinchal defends it.
Kvinchal is looking to control Fiachna's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kvinchal avoid being mounted?
Fiachna passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (21) vs (10) Kvinchal
Fiachna wants to take Kvinchal's back here but Kvinchal is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Fiachna can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kvinchal is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Fiachna takes the fight on points by 21 to 10.
Darragh Fiachna seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Bots de Garra 59
Date: Jul 16, 2023

187 cm
30 yrs
216 lbs

173 cm
31 yrs
157 lbs

Hitoshi

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 32 losses; Darragh Fiachna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 15 losses; Hirata Hitoshi!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Fiachna throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hitoshi tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Fiachna is in Hitoshi's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiachna (2) vs (0) Hitoshi
Fiachna is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fiachna's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Hitoshi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fiachna is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hitoshi keeping moving, preventing Fiachna from controlling successfully.
Hitoshi 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.
Fiachna sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hitoshi's guard.
Hitoshi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fiachna is trying to control the action in half guard but Hitoshi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitoshi is trying to get back to full guard.
Fiachna is pressing down on Hitoshi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hitoshi is holding on for now.
Hitoshi is in trouble now - Fiachna has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (5) vs (0) Hitoshi#SUB#
Fiachna wants to finish this one by submission but Hitoshi is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Fiachna. #T1#
Fiachna can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hitoshi is looking to escape.
Hitoshi tries to reverse the position but Fiachna maintains control.
Fiachna trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hitoshi working to try and regain half guard.
Fiachna tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hitoshi 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.
Hitoshi is looking to improve his position but Fiachna isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Hitoshi gets back to half guard.
Fiachna is trying to control the action in half guard but Hitoshi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fiachna passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (8) vs (0) Hitoshi
Fiachna content just to control the position here.
Hitoshi working to try and regain half guard.
Hitoshi is trying to escape the mount but Fiachna keeps good control and instead manages to take Hitoshi's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Fiachna (11) vs (0) Hitoshi
Hitoshi manages to reverse the position and now he's in Fiachna's guard. Nice work there by Hitoshi.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (11) vs (2) Hitoshi
Fiachna bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hitoshi's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (13) vs (2) Hitoshi
Hitoshi keeping full guard, as Fiachna tries to pass.
Fiachna will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fiachna forces his way into half guard.
Fiachna seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hitoshi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Hitoshi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fiachna passes Hitoshi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fiachna content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Fiachna passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (16) vs (2) Hitoshi
Fiachna trying to control but Hitoshi is having none of it.
Hitoshi is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fiachna fails to advance to Hitoshi's back.
Fiachna sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fiachna can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hitoshi is looking to escape. #T4#
Hitoshi working to try and regain half guard.
Fiachna fails to take his opponent's back.
Fiachna trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hitoshi regains half guard.
Hitoshi gets back to full guard.
Fiachna trying to control but Hitoshi is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hitoshi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fiachna controls from within his opponent's guard. #T5#
Hitoshi looking for a sweep. Not yet Hitoshi, not yet.
Hitoshi keeping full guard, as Fiachna tries to pass.
Fiachna trying to control but Hitoshi is working from the bottom.
Hitoshi wants to sweep but no luck.
Hitoshi can't keep his opponent in guard - Fiachna advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fiachna is looking to take a break and control but Hitoshi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T6#
Fiachna performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hitoshi wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Fiachna is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hitoshi manages to get to full guard.
Hitoshi looking for a sweep. Not yet Hitoshi, not yet.
Fiachna advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (19) vs (2) Hitoshi
Fiachna is looking to take a break and control but Hitoshi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fiachna just content to control the position.
Fiachna has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T7#
Hitoshi is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Fiachna thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Hitoshi's face as Fiachna controls the position.
Hitoshi is not content to let Fiachna control the position.
Fiachna is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Hitoshi's shoulder. That is not cool.
Fiachna wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hitoshi keeps working.
Fiachna controls the position. #T8#
Fiachna trying to control the position but Hitoshi is working away.
Hitoshi is trying to get back to half guard.
Fiachna is looking to take a break and control but Hitoshi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fiachna is really struggling to control Hitoshi but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hitoshi gets back to half guard.
Fiachna is keen to just control but Hitoshi is a slippery customer.
Hitoshi moves into full guard.
Hitoshi looking for a sweep. Not yet Hitoshi, not yet.
Hitoshi keeping moving, preventing Fiachna from controlling successfully. #T9#
Fiachna looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fiachna wants to control from the top but Hitoshi keeps moving.
Fiachna wants to pass the guard but Hitoshi is keeping the position.
Hitoshi wants to sweep here but Fiachna controlling him for the moment.
Fiachna engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fiachna stopping the sweep attempt from Hitoshi.
Fiachna pushes down on Hitoshi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hitoshi is refusing to be controlled, as Fiachna sits in half guard.
Fiachna moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (22) vs (2) Hitoshi#T10#
Hitoshi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fiachna controlling from side mount.
We've been hearing that Fiachna has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hitoshi is looking to regain half guard here but Fiachna keeps moving and retains side control.
Fiachna trying to control the action but Hitoshi is working from the bottom.
Hitoshi is trying to improve his position.
Fiachna wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hitoshi keeps working. #T11#
Fiachna is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hitoshi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hitoshi is looking to regain half guard here but Fiachna keeps moving and retains side control.
Fiachna wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hitoshi keeps working.
Fiachna controls the position.
Hitoshi is not content to let Fiachna control the position. #T12#
A lull in the action here.
Fiachna trying to control the action but Hitoshi is working from the bottom.
Hitoshi seems a little lost for a moment, as Fiachna dominates the positioning.
Hitoshi is not content to let Fiachna control the position.
Hitoshi is looking to reverse the position.
Fiachna trying to control the position but Hitoshi is working away.
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.#T13#
Hitoshi trying to remain calm as Fiachna controls from the top position.
Hitoshi tries to improve position but can't.
Fiachna wants to control but Hitoshi is keeping him busy.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Fiachna.
Fiachna trying to control the action but Hitoshi is working from the bottom. #T14#
Fiachna is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Fiachna wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hitoshi keeps working.
Hitoshi is trying to get back to half guard.
Fiachna just content to control the position.
Hitoshi is trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Fiachna tries for a kimura but Hitoshi is defending well.
Fiachna wants to control but Hitoshi is keeping him busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fiachna takes the fight on points by 22 to 2.
After winning the bout, Darragh Fiachna thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Bots de Garra 58
Date: Jul 12, 2023

172 cm
45 yrs
164 lbs

187 cm
30 yrs
216 lbs

Zan

Event: Bots de Garra 57
Date: Jul 09, 2023

173 cm
31 yrs
157 lbs

187 cm
30 yrs
216 lbs

Hitoshi

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 13 losses; Hirata Hitoshi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 32 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Hitoshi shoots in and gets a takedown into Fiachna's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hitoshi (2) vs (0) Fiachna
Hitoshi tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiachna is retaining full guard.
Fiachna is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Fiachna looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hitoshi is one step ahead there.
Fiachna is trying to control the position but Hitoshi postures up.
Hitoshi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hitoshi passes Fiachna's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Hitoshi wants to work for an arm triangle but Fiachna is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hitoshi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fiachna sees it coming and defends easily.
Fiachna is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Hitoshi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fiachna is just riding it out for now. Hitoshi eventually gives up the hold. #T1##SUB#
Hitoshi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fiachna defends it well.
Fiachna keeping control of the position. #SUB#
Hitoshi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fiachna has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Hitoshi wants to work for an arm triangle but Fiachna is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fiachna trying to hold on to Hitoshi's head to control him but Hitoshi postures up. #T2##SUB#
Hitoshi is working for a kimura but Fiachna is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Hitoshi is working for a kimura but Fiachna is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fiachna is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Hitoshi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fiachna sees it coming and defends easily.
Hitoshi moves into full mount! Fiachna won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hitoshi (5) vs (0) Fiachna
Fiachna 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.#T3##SUB#
Hitoshi is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Hitoshi seems to be working for a kimura but Fiachna defends the submission attempt.
Fiachna is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hitoshi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hitoshi's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hitoshi (5) vs (4) Fiachna
Hitoshi tries to escape but Fiachna has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Fiachna looking for the choke from the back.
Fiachna tries to keep control of the position but Hitoshi is staying busy.
Hitoshi is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB2#
Fiachna looking to break Hitoshi's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hitoshi remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Fiachna will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Hitoshi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fiachna is hanging on to Hitoshi's back as he tries to escape.
Hitoshi is working hard here to advance position.
Fiachna tries to keep control of the position but Hitoshi is staying busy.#SUB2#
Fiachna is looking for the choke from the back position but Hitoshi is controlling his hands well. #T4##SUB2#
Fiachna is persistently looking for the submission but Hitoshi is defending it well.
Will Fiachna go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
I really don't envy Hitoshi right now.
Will Fiachna go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position? #SUB2#
Fiachna working for a choke but Hitoshi is defending well. #SUB2#
Fiachna is looking for the choke from the back position but Hitoshi is controlling his hands well.
Fiachna trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position. #SUB2#
Fiachna is cranking Hitoshi's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Hitoshi! He's tightened the choke and Hitoshi is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Darragh Fiachna!
Darragh Fiachna decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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

187 cm
30 yrs
216 lbs

179 cm
38 yrs
183 lbs

Event: Bots de Garra 55
Date: Jul 02, 2023

187 cm
29 yrs
216 lbs

185 cm
32 yrs
177 lbs

Helenius

Event: Bots de Garra 54
Date: Jun 28, 2023

179 cm
38 yrs
183 lbs

187 cm
29 yrs
216 lbs

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 17 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 31 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Fiachna fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Leifsson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Fiachna tries to keep at a distance but Leifsson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Leifsson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fiachna gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fiachna has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Leifsson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Fiachna gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Leifsson (0) vs (2) Fiachna
Fiachna stalling.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Fiachna working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB2#
Fiachna is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Fiachna is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Leifsson defends it well. #T1#
Fiachna trying to control from half guard but Leifsson is working away.
Leifsson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
We've been hearing good reports from Leifsson'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.
Fiachna is trying to control. Leifsson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fiachna is pressing down on Leifsson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Leifsson is holding on for now. #T2#
Fiachna keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Fiachna is working for a submission of some sort.
Leifsson tries to get to full guard but Fiachna has control of the leg.
Fiachna takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3##SUB2#
Fiachna is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Leifsson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fiachna preventing the sweep.
Leifsson keeping moving, preventing Fiachna from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fiachna pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leifsson is keeping the position for now.
Leifsson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fiachna manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (2) vs (2) Fiachna
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T4#
Leifsson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fiachna is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Fiachna bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Leifsson's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (2) vs (4) Fiachna
Leifsson keeping full guard, as Fiachna tries to pass.
Fiachna stopping the sweep attempt from Leifsson.#T5#
Fiachna trying to control but Leifsson is working from the bottom.
Fiachna is fighting to break Leifsson's control of his arms but Leifsson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Leifsson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fiachna trying to control the position from guard on top but Leifsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiachna might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Leifsson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T6#
Fiachna's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fiachna trying to control but Leifsson is working from the bottom.
Fiachna looking to pass the guard. #T7#
Leifsson looking to control.
Fiachna trying to control the position from guard on top but Leifsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiachna stays in close to Leifsson's body and controls the position.
Fiachna trying to control the position from guard on top but Leifsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiachna controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fiachna trying to control the position from guard on top but Leifsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Leifsson working a defensive guard here.
Fiachna trying to control but Leifsson is working from the bottom.
Fiachna sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fiachna tries to free his leg and advance position but Leifsson is retaining full guard.
Fiachna forces his way into half guard.#T9#
Leifsson is trying to control but can't.
Fiachna is just content to waste time from the top position. Leifsson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Leifsson keeping moving, preventing Fiachna from controlling successfully.
Fiachna content to stall in guard here.
Leifsson wants to sweep but no luck. #T10#
Fiachna passes Leifsson's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Fiachna is looking for submissions but instead, Leifsson has regained full guard.
Fiachna is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Leifsson is trying to keep Fiachna in close.
Leifsson has his hands on Fiachna's head, controlling the position. #T11#
Fiachna trying to control the position from guard on top but Leifsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Fiachna 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.
Fiachna wants to pass the guard but Leifsson is keeping the position.#T12#
Fiachna wants to control from the top but Leifsson keeps moving.
Fiachna tries to free his leg and advance position but Leifsson is retaining full guard.
Leifsson can't keep his opponent in guard - Fiachna advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Leifsson is staying active underneath Fiachna, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T13#
Fiachna is just content to waste time from the top position. Leifsson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Fiachna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leifsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fiachna slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Leifsson wants to sweep but no luck. #T14#
Fiachna passes Leifsson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fiachna prevents Leifsson from improving his position.
Fiachna is trying to control. Leifsson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fiachna looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiachna wants to control but Leifsson is keeping him busy.
Leifsson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fiachna wins on points by 4 to 2.
An out of breath Darragh Fiachna thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Bots de Garra 53
Date: Jun 25, 2023

187 cm
29 yrs
216 lbs

167 cm
32 yrs
146 lbs

Judge

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

187 cm
29 yrs
216 lbs

178 cm
28 yrs
180 lbs

Event: Bots de Garra 50
Date: Jun 11, 2023

185 cm
31 yrs
177 lbs

187 cm
29 yrs
216 lbs

Helenius

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 9 wins and 6 losses; Rupert Helenius! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 29 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fiachna tries for a takedown but Helenius circles away easily#TD#
and Helenius counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fiachna won't be happy with that.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Helenius (4) vs (0) Fiachna
Fiachna trying to remain calm as Helenius controls from the top position.
We've been hearing that Helenius has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Helenius has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Fiachna is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiachna stuck in half guard on the bottom here.#T1#
Fiachna gets back to half guard.
Fiachna has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Helenius is working away from the top position though.
Helenius is pressing down on Fiachna's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fiachna is holding on for now.
Fiachna is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Fiachna is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Helenius pulls his head out easily.
Fiachna tries to get to full guard but Helenius has control of the leg. #T2#
Fiachna trying to control but Helenius postures up.
Fiachna tries to get to full guard but Helenius has control of the leg.
Helenius is trying to control. Fiachna wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fiachna is trying to control but can't.
Fiachna tries to roll over but Helenius keeps him under control.#T3#
Helenius is just content to waste time from the top position. Fiachna takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB2#
Helenius got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fiachna has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Helenius has managed to get both his arms back between Fiachna's legs - danger averted.
Helenius preventing the sweep.
Helenius is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fiachna is trying to control the position but Helenius postures up.
Fiachna working a defensive guard but Helenius passes into half guard.
Fiachna is trying to control but Helenius manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Helenius (7) vs (0) Fiachna#T4#
Helenius tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fiachna wants to control but Helenius is having none of it.
Helenius controlling his opponent.
Fiachna gets 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.
Fiachna is looking for a sweep. Helenius is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Helenius trying to control from half guard but Fiachna is working away. #T5#
Fiachna is trying to control but can't.
Fiachna tries to roll over but Helenius keeps him under control.
Helenius is taking a breather. Fiachna 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.
Fiachna trying to control here.
Fiachna slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Fiachna looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Helenius passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Helenius (10) vs (0) Fiachna#T6#
Fiachna is looking to reverse the position.
Helenius trying to control the action but Fiachna is working from the bottom.
Helenius working away.
Fiachna is trying to improve his position.
Fiachna is not content to let Helenius control the position. #T7#
Helenius controlling the position from side mount.
Fiachna tries to improve position but can't.
Fiachna is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Fiachna has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Helenius is working away from the top position though.
Still in half guard, Helenius seems content to control.#T8#
Helenius tries to pass to full mount but Fiachna defends it.
Helenius seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fiachna does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fiachna is trying to control but can't.
Fiachna is staying active underneath Helenius, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fiachna is looking for a sweep. Helenius is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fiachna is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T9#
Helenius seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Helenius trying to control the action but Fiachna is working from the bottom.
Fiachna is looking for a sweep. Helenius is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Helenius is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fiachna defends it well. #T10#
Fiachna controlling the position for now.
Helenius content to control rather than advance.
Fiachna is looking to control Helenius's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fiachna avoid being mounted?
Helenius works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Helenius (13) vs (0) Fiachna#T11#
Fiachna tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Helenius wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A lull in the action here.
Fiachna is looking to regain half guard here but Helenius keeps moving and retains side control.
Helenius controls the position.#T12#
Helenius working away.
Fiachna is holding Helenius down, trying to stall.
Helenius wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fiachna keeps working.
Helenius controls the position.
Fiachna tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T13#
Helenius trying to control the position but Fiachna is working away.
Fiachna is trying to control Helenius's posture but Helenius avoids it.
Fiachna is looking to regain half guard here but Helenius keeps moving and retains side control. #T14#
Fiachna is trying to control Helenius's posture but Helenius avoids it.
Fiachna tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Helenius wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fiachna is still trying to improve position.
Helenius is looking to take a break and control but Fiachna is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Helenius takes the fight on points by 13 to 0.
Rupert Helenius seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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

187 cm
29 yrs
216 lbs

173 cm
31 yrs
157 lbs

Hitoshi

Event: Bots de Garra 48
Date: Jun 03, 2023

184 cm
37 yrs
186 lbs

187 cm
29 yrs
216 lbs

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 18 losses; Cole Orion! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 28 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fiachna goes for a double leg but Orion avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Orion continues to drive forward.#CL#
Orion gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Orion tries to score a body lock takedown but Fiachna shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Fiachna gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Orion (0) vs (2) Fiachna
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Fiachna working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Orion is not content to let Fiachna control the position.
Orion is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fiachna is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Orion!
Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (0) vs (5) Fiachna
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiachna wants to control the action but instead Orion gets a body lock and reverses into Fiachna's guard! Nice work!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orion (2) vs (5) Fiachna
Orion sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've been hearing good reports from Orion'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.
Orion has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Fiachna working a defensive guard here.
Fiachna wants to sweep here but Orion controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Orion is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Fiachna working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Orion doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Orion manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2##SUB2#
Fiachna escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Orion gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Orion trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiachna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiachna being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Fiachna trying to control the position.
Fiachna 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: Orion (2) vs (7) Fiachna
Orion is refusing to be controlled, as Fiachna sits in half guard. #T4#
Orion is looking for a sweep. Fiachna is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Orion controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB2#
Fiachna is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Orion is just riding it out for now. Fiachna eventually gives up the hold.
Fiachna stalling away here and it's allowed Orion to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T5#
Fiachna wants to control from the top but Orion keeps moving. #SUB#
Orion working for a triangle but Fiachna defends it easily. #SUB2#
Fiachna is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Orion is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Orion has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orion (4) vs (7) Fiachna
Orion won't allow Fiachna to sweep him here. #T6#
Fiachna looking to control. #SUB2#
Fiachna working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Orion doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Orion manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Fiachna is looking for a triangle here but Orion uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (7) vs (7) Fiachna#SUB#
Orion tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Orion has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T7#
Fiachna is looking for a sweep.
Fiachna manages to work his way to half guard, despite Orion's best efforts.
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.
Orion is thwarting Fiachna's attempts to control the position.
Fiachna is staying active underneath Orion, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fiachna is looking for a sweep. Orion is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T8##SUB#
Orion is working for a kimura but Fiachna is defending it quite comfortably.
Well, if Orion is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Fiachna tries to roll over but Orion keeps him under control.
Orion wants to take a breather but Fiachna is having none of it. #T9#
Orion is pressing down on Fiachna's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fiachna is holding on for now.
Fiachna moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Fiachna has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Orion can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fiachna looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Orion trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiachna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10##SUB2#
Fiachna is looking for a triangle here but Orion uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (10) vs (7) Fiachna
Fiachna manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Orion prevents Fiachna from improving his position.
Orion trying to control from half guard but Fiachna is working away.
Fiachna is looking for a sweep. Orion is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T11#
Orion looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Fiachna won't allow Orion to pass to mount.
Fiachna wants to get back to full guard but Orion has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (13) vs (7) Fiachna
Fiachna tries to bench press Orion off him but Orion keeps the position.
Fiachna gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Fiachna wants to get back to full guard but Orion has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (16) vs (7) Fiachna
Fiachna is looking for a sweep.#T12#
Orion trying to control the position but Fiachna is working away.
Fiachna tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Orion controls the position.
Orion wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fiachna keeps working.
Fiachna wants to control but Orion postures up.#T13#
The referee asks Orion politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Orion prefers to stall for the moment though.
Orion working away.#SUB#
Orion tries for a kimura but Fiachna is defending well.
Fiachna is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Orion's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Fiachna is looking to get back to full guard here but Orion has managed to pass to side control instead.
Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (19) vs (7) Fiachna#T14#
Fiachna tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Fiachna's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Orion slows the pace down.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Orion wants to control but Fiachna is keeping him busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Orion takes the fight on points by 19 to 7.
A very excited looking Cole Orion made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Bots de Garra 47
Date: Jun 02, 2023

187 cm
29 yrs
216 lbs

170 cm
40 yrs
149 lbs

Cardona

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

187 cm
29 yrs
216 lbs

178 cm
27 yrs
180 lbs

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

187 cm
24 yrs
185 lbs

187 cm
29 yrs
216 lbs

Smith

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Calan Smith! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 27 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Fiachna throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fiachna off to one side.
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Fiachna on that attempt.
No luck for Fiachna with that takedown attempt.
Smith tries to counter by clinching up but Fiachna breaks away and moves out of range.
Calan Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darragh Fiachna.
Fiachna shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fiachna gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Smith moves into the clinch.
Fiachna is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Smith gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Smith is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fiachna changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smith fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fiachna looks winded!
Fiachna fails to land the takedown.
No luck for Fiachna with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Smith moves into the clinch.
Fiachna goes for a takedown attempt but Smith pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nice sprawl there from Smith as Fiachna shoots in.
Fiachna throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fiachna off to one side. #T1##CL#
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Fiachna in a clinch. #TD#
Smith drags the fight down to the ground.
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#
Smith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fiachna gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Smith has his foot on Fiachna's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fiachna works his way back into a safe position though.
Smith keeping full guard, as Fiachna tries to pass. #SUB#
Fiachna avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Fiachna working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB#
Smith looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fiachna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiachna passes Smith's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fiachna wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working. #T2#
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
Fiachna trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Fiachna prevents Smith from improving his position.#SUB2#
Fiachna is working for a kimura but Smith is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fiachna prevents Smith from improving his position.
Fiachna tries to pass the half guard into mount. Smith knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Smith is refusing to be controlled, as Fiachna sits in half guard. #SUB#
Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fiachna is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Fiachna trying to control from half guard but Smith is working away.
Smith gets back to full guard.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Fiachna from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Smith is looking for a triangle here but Fiachna uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (0) vs (3) Fiachna#T4#
Fiachna has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Smith (0) vs (5) Fiachna
Fiachna looking to control but Smith is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Smith looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Smith (0) vs (8) Fiachna
Fiachna controlling from the back.
Fiachna's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Fiachna is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Smith is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Darragh Fiachna!
Our winner, Darragh Fiachna, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Bots de Garra 41
Date: May 28, 2023

178 cm
40 yrs
158 lbs

187 cm
29 yrs
216 lbs

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 29 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 26 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Al Jhit 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: Al Jhit (2) vs (0) Fiachna
Fiachna working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fiachna looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Fiachna has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Al Jhit can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Al Jhit is fighting to break Fiachna's control of his arms but Fiachna is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Jhit trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiachna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Jhit seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1#
Fiachna controls Al Jhit momentarily but Al Jhit frees himself.
Al Jhit 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.
Al Jhit tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiachna is retaining full guard.
Fiachna looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fiachna lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (2) Fiachna
Fiachna wants to control from the top but Al Jhit keeps moving.
Al Jhit working a defensive guard but Fiachna passes into half guard. #T2#
Al Jhit won't allow Fiachna to pass to mount.
Al Jhit is trying to maintain the position but Fiachna is very close to passing his half guard.
Fiachna is looking to take a break and control but Al Jhit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
My spies in Rocket's Gentlemen Club inform me that Fiachna has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Al Jhit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fiachna pulls his head out easily.
Al Jhit keeping hold of Fiachna's head, controlling as best he can.
Al Jhit trying to hold on to Fiachna's head to control him but Fiachna postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fiachna prevents Al Jhit from improving his position.
Fiachna wants to free his trapped foot but Al Jhit is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fiachna is thwarting Al Jhit's attempts to control the position.
Fiachna wants to pass to mount but Al Jhit is defending the position.
Al Jhit slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Al Jhit is trying to control the position but Fiachna postures up. #T4#
Al Jhit keeping full guard, as Fiachna tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Al Jhit is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (4) vs (2) Fiachna
Fiachna keeping moving, preventing Al Jhit from controlling successfully.
Al Jhit is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fiachna is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Fiachna tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fiachna keeping full guard, as Al Jhit tries to pass. #T5#
Fiachna wants to control the position but Al Jhit says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Al Jhit wants to take a breather but Fiachna is having none of it.
Fiachna tries to get to full guard but Al Jhit has control of the leg.
Al Jhit tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fiachna knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Al Jhit content to control rather than advance. #T6#
Al Jhit passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (7) vs (2) Fiachna#SUB#
Al Jhit tries for a kimura but Fiachna is defending well.
Fiachna prevents Al Jhit from improving position.
Al Jhit wants to control but Fiachna is keeping him busy. #T7##SUB#
Al Jhit looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fiachna tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fiachna is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T8##SUB#
Al Jhit tries for a kimura but Fiachna is defending well. #SUB#
Al Jhit tries for a kimura but Fiachna is defending well. #SUB#
Al Jhit is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fiachna is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fiachna tries to bench press Al Jhit off him but Al Jhit keeps the position. #T9#
Al Jhit trying to control the position but Fiachna is working away.
Fiachna sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Al Jhit prevents Fiachna from improving his position.
Fiachna is trying to control but can't.
Fiachna is not content to let Al Jhit control the position.#T10#
Al Jhit with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fiachna tries to roll over but Al Jhit keeps him under control.
Al Jhit works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (10) vs (2) Fiachna
Al Jhit can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fiachna is looking to escape. #T11#
Fiachna is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fiachna is looking to get to half guard.
Fiachna is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Al Jhit has hold of Fiachna's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Fiachna manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #T12#
Fiachna wants to hold on but Al Jhit pushes him away.
Fiachna is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Al Jhit is staying active.
Al Jhit tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fiachna wants to control but Al Jhit is having none of it.
Al Jhit takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Al Jhit fails to advance to Fiachna's back. #T13#
Fiachna is working to get back to half guard.
Al Jhit controlling his opponent. #T14#
Fiachna slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Al Jhit is just content to waste time from the top position. Fiachna takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Al Jhit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fiachna swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Al Jhit 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiachna looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

And that's the end of the fight!
Al Jhit takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
After winning the bout, Bazar Al Jhit thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Bots de Garra 40
Date: May 27, 2023

179 cm
37 yrs
183 lbs

187 cm
29 yrs
216 lbs

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 10 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 26 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nice sprawl there from Leifsson as Fiachna shoots in.
Leifsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Darragh Fiachna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Leifsson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Leifsson wants a takedown.
Leifsson has Fiachna pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Fiachna manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fiachna has Leifsson pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Leifsson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fiachna goes for a takedown attempt but Leifsson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Skjoldr Leifsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darragh Fiachna.#CL#
Leifsson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Leifsson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fiachna avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Leifsson is pressed up against the ropes. Fiachna has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Leifsson down to the mat. Leifsson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice sprawl there from Leifsson as Fiachna shoots in.
Leifsson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fiachna defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiachna tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Leifsson defends well and Fiachna ends up having to push Leifsson into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL#
Leifsson takes the fight into the clinch.
Leifsson is working for takedown but Fiachna is calmly controlling the position for now.
Leifsson can't get the takedown.
Fiachna drops down looking for an ankle pick but Leifsson pulls his leg out and moves away. #T1#
Leifsson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fiachna's waist but Fiachna gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Leifsson off to one side.
Horrible takedown attempt by Fiachna or perhaps it was just good defense by Leifsson, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Fiachna scores with a takedown into Leifsson's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Leifsson (0) vs (2) Fiachna
Fiachna looks winded!
Fiachna wants to control from the top but Leifsson keeps moving.
Leifsson trying to keep a closed guard but Fiachna is proving a slippery customer.
Fiachna trying to control the position from guard on top but Leifsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiachna is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Leifsson controlling the position.
Fiachna controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Leifsson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (2) vs (2) Fiachna
Fiachna looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leifsson is one step ahead there.
Leifsson pushing down on Fiachna's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3##SUB2#
Fiachna looking for submissions off his back.
Fiachna moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Leifsson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fiachna lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (2) vs (4) Fiachna#SUB#
Leifsson has his foot on Fiachna's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fiachna works his way back into a safe position though.#T4##SUB#
Leifsson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Fiachna 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 Leifsson.
Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (2) vs (7) Fiachna
Leifsson gets back to half guard.
Fiachna trying to control from half guard but Leifsson is working away. #SUB2#
Fiachna is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Leifsson sees it coming and defends easily.#T5#
Leifsson is not content to let Fiachna control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fiachna trying to mount his opponent but Leifsson defends it.
Fiachna is looking to take a break and control but Leifsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Well, if Fiachna is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T6#
Fiachna passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (2) vs (10) Fiachna
Fiachna wants to control the pace but Leifsson is squirming around nicely.
Leifsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fiachna trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Leifsson wants to hold on but Fiachna pushes him away.#T7#
Fiachna wants to control the pace but Leifsson is squirming around nicely.
Leifsson is trying desperately to improve position.
Fiachna looking to control but Leifsson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Leifsson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Fiachna wants to control but Leifsson is keeping him busy. #T8#
Fiachna wants to free his trapped foot but Leifsson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Leifsson is not content to let Fiachna control the position.
Fiachna controlling the action here.
Fiachna seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Leifsson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T9#
Fiachna is pressing down on Leifsson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Leifsson is holding on for now.
Leifsson wants to improve his position but Fiachna is controlling well.
Fiachna trying to control the pace.
Leifsson is looking for a sweep. Fiachna is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fiachna wants to free his trapped foot but Leifsson is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T10#
Leifsson is trying to control but can't.
Leifsson is not content to let Fiachna control the position.
Fiachna not doing much here.
Fiachna wants to free his trapped foot but Leifsson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fiachna is trying to control. Leifsson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T11##SUB2#
Fiachna is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Leifsson is trying to control but can't.
Leifsson gets back to full guard.
Leifsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fiachna looking to sit in guard and control but Leifsson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (4) vs (10) Fiachna
Fiachna has Leifsson pulled in close to control his posture.
Leifsson forces his way into half guard.#T12#
Leifsson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Fiachna has a hand on Leifsson's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Leifsson takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (7) vs (10) Fiachna
Leifsson pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Leifsson wants to control the pace but Fiachna is squirming around nicely.
Fiachna keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T13#
Leifsson looking to control but Fiachna is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fiachna is desperately trying to improve his position but Leifsson has a good base and remains in mount.
Leifsson avoids the attempt from Fiachna to control.
Fiachna prevents Leifsson from taking his back.#T14#
Fiachna is trying desperately to improve position.
Leifsson tries to control but Fiachna wriggling away. #SUB#
Leifsson has control of Fiachna's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Fiachna regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Fiachna 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: Leifsson (7) vs (12) Fiachna

And that's the end of the fight!
Fiachna wins on points by 12 to 7.
Darragh Fiachna seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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

166 cm
44 yrs
151 lbs

187 cm
29 yrs
216 lbs

Pavlov

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 97 wins and 51 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 25 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Pavlov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fiachna napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Pavlov (4) vs (0) Fiachna
Pavlov slows the pace down.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pavlov is looking to take a break and control but Fiachna is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pavlov controls the position.
Fiachna tries to improve position but can't.
Pavlov trying to control the position but Fiachna is working away.
You can see the frustration on Fiachna's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov controls the position.
Fiachna tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pavlov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Pavlov tries to move to mount but Fiachna blocks the move with his legs.
Pavlov working away.
Pavlov tries to advance to mount but can't.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Fiachna stops Pavlov from passing to mount.
Pavlov controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Fiachna's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
Pavlov trying to control the action but Fiachna is working from the bottom. #T2#
Fiachna is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Pavlov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pavlov controlling the position from side mount.
Fiachna tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
A lull in the action here as Pavlov stalls from top position.
Pavlov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Fiachna tries to bench press Pavlov off him but Pavlov keeps the position.
Fiachna is still trying to improve position.
Pavlov controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Fiachna's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fiachna looks to move to half guard but instead Pavlov has passed into mount! Damn!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (6) vs (0) Fiachna
Fiachna stops Pavlov from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T4#
Pavlov controlling from the full mount.
Fiachna tries to hold on but Pavlov postures up.
Fiachna is looking to improve his position but Pavlov isn't that keen on the idea.
Pavlov controlling his opponent.
Pavlov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pavlov mounts Fiachna! Really nice guard pass there!
Fiachna working to try and regain half guard. #T5#
Pavlov looking to control but Fiachna is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fiachna tries to hold on but Pavlov pushes him away.
Fiachna is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pavlov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T6#
Pavlov is looking to work his way around to Fiachna's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
We've been hearing good reports from Pavlov'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.#SUB#
Pavlov working for a guillotine from mount but Fiachna is in no mood to give up.
Fiachna manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Pavlov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fiachna wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well. #SUB2#
Fiachna actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Fiachna looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T7#
Pavlov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fiachna keeps working.
Well, if Pavlov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Fiachna tries to get to full guard but Pavlov has control of the leg. #T8#
Pavlov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pavlov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fiachna tries to get to full guard but Pavlov has control of the leg.
Fiachna trying to control from the bottom.
Pavlov controlling the action here.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but Fiachna defending well.
Pavlov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T9#
Pavlov is trying to control. Fiachna wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pavlov wants to free his trapped foot but Fiachna is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pavlov controlling the action here.
Fiachna wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pavlov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T10#
Fiachna wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
Fiachna trying to control but Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fiachna is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T11#
Pavlov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fiachna knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fiachna is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
Pavlov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pavlov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Fiachna for as long as he can get away with.#T12#
Fiachna tries to get to full guard but Pavlov has control of the leg.
Pavlov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pavlov is trying to control. Fiachna wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pavlov prevents Fiachna from improving his position.
Pavlov content to control rather than advance.
Pavlov uses his free foot to push down on Fiachna's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Fiachna.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (9) vs (0) Fiachna#T13#
Pavlov content just to control the position here.
Fiachna really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Fiachna is squirming around nicely.
Fiachna keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Fiachna is squirming around nicely.
Fiachna tries to hold on but Pavlov pushes him away.
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Fiachna is squirming around nicely. #T14#
Fiachna tries to lock up and control but Pavlov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pavlov controlling from mount.
Fiachna really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pavlov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fiachna is looking to escape.
Pavlov controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 9 to 0.
After winning the bout, Matvey Pavlov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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

187 cm
29 yrs
216 lbs

178 cm
39 yrs
184 lbs

Event: Bots de Garra 37
Date: May 24, 2023

187 cm
29 yrs
216 lbs

179 cm
27 yrs
170 lbs

Helix

Event: Bots de Garra 35
Date: May 22, 2023

178 cm
39 yrs
184 lbs

187 cm
29 yrs
216 lbs

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 56 wins and 26 losses; Donald Trump! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 23 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Trump dives in and grabs Fiachna's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fiachna pushes down on Trump's head and hops out.#CL#
Trump clinches up against the ropes.
Fiachna prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fiachna goes for a takedown attempt but Trump pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Trump. No joy for Fiachna on that attempt. #CL#
Trump has managed to clinch.
Fiachna prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donald Trump. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trump tries for a takedown but Fiachna manages to get underhooks.
Fiachna can't get the takedown.
Trump prevents the takedown attempt.
Trump stops a takedown attempt from Fiachna. #TD#
Trump works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trump (2) vs (0) Fiachna
Fiachna controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiachna is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Trump trying to control but Fiachna is working from the bottom.
Fiachna can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Trump controls the pace.
Trump stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fiachna swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Trump stopping the sweep attempt from Fiachna.
Trump wants to control from the top but Fiachna keeps moving.
Trump engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Fiachna keeping moving, preventing Trump from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Fiachna is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Trump trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiachna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiachna managing to control the position. #T3##SUB2#
Fiachna has an active guard here but Trump has managed to pass into half guard.
Trump passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (5) vs (0) Fiachna
Fiachna is looking to improve his position but Trump isn't that keen on the idea.
Trump fails to move to back control. #T4#
Fiachna tries to hold on but Trump pushes him away.
Trump wants to take his opponent's back but Fiachna doesn't allow it.
Trump controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Trump swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Fiachna is now in Trump's guard. A big mistake from Trump there, giving up the dominant position!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (5) vs (2) Fiachna
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T5#
Fiachna stopping the sweep attempt from Trump.
Fiachna trying to control the position from guard on top but Trump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
My spies in Rocket's Gentlemen Club inform me that Fiachna has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Fiachna wants to pass the guard but Trump is keeping the position.
Trump seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Fiachna trying to control the position from guard on top but Trump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiachna controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fiachna won't allow Trump to sweep him here. #T6#
Fiachna wants to control from the top but Trump keeps moving.
Trump is controlling Fiachna's posture.
Fiachna wants to control from the top but Trump keeps moving. #T7#
Trump is pulling down on Fiachna's head. It's preventing any offense from Fiachna, at least for the moment.
Fiachna won't allow Trump to sweep him here.
Fiachna trying to control the position from guard on top but Trump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trump is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and 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.#T8#
Fiachna wants to control from the top but Trump keeps moving.
Trump keeping full guard, as Fiachna tries to pass.
Trump is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fiachna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trump swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Trump looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T9#
Trump is trying to keep Fiachna in close.
Trump looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fiachna trying to control the position from guard on top but Trump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Fiachna wants to pass the guard but Trump is keeping the position.
Fiachna controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fiachna trying to control but Trump is working from the bottom.
Trump pulls Fiachna in close to prevent any damage.
Fiachna is looking to advance position but Trump has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Trump (9) vs (2) Fiachna#T11#
Fiachna really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Trump tries to control but Fiachna wriggling away.
Trump controlling the position easily from mount. #T12#
Trump trying to control but Fiachna is having none of it.
Fiachna is trying to reverse the position but instead Trump has taken his back - oops!
Score +3 for taking back: Trump (12) vs (2) Fiachna
Trump doesn't have the hooks in and Fiachna manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (12) vs (4) Fiachna
Fiachna trying to control but Trump is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Trump holds on and takes a little breather. #T13#
Fiachna wants to control from the top but Trump keeps moving. #SUB#
Trump escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fiachna gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fiachna showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Trump is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T14#
Trump being controlled here, momentarily.
Trump keeping moving, preventing Fiachna from controlling successfully.
Fiachna preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Trump is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (14) vs (4) Fiachna#SUB2#
Trump avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Trump takes the fight on points by 14 to 4.
Donald Trump decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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

184 cm
37 yrs
186 lbs

187 cm
29 yrs
216 lbs

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 13 losses; Cole Orion! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 22 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Orion rushes Fiachna and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Fiachna is looking to take this one to the mat.
Orion wants a takedown.
Fiachna is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Fiachna gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Orion (0) vs (2) Fiachna
My spies in Rocket's Gentlemen Club inform me that Fiachna has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Fiachna preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Fiachna drops back, looking for a kneebar! Orion looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Orion looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Orion!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Orion (4) vs (2) Fiachna
We've been hearing good reports from Orion'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.
Fiachna tries to bench press Orion off him but Orion keeps the position.
Fiachna manages to get back to half guard.
Fiachna is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion trying to control the action but Fiachna is working from the bottom.
Fiachna tries to get to full guard but Orion has control of the leg. #T1##SUB#
Orion is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fiachna is just riding it out for now. Orion eventually gives up the hold.
Fiachna wants to get back to full guard.
Fiachna gets back to full guard.
Fiachna lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orion (4) vs (4) Fiachna
Fiachna tries to free his leg and advance position but Orion is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Fiachna has gone for a leg lock! Orion slips out almost immediately though and dives into Fiachna's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orion (6) vs (4) Fiachna
Orion engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Fiachna looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fiachna keeping moving, preventing Orion from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Fiachna looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Orion passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (9) vs (4) Fiachna
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Orion wants to control but Fiachna is keeping him busy.
Fiachna is looking to regain half guard here but Orion keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Fiachna is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Orion's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Orion! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Fiachna has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Cole Orion!
A relieved looking Cole Orion thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Bots de Garra 33
Date: May 20, 2023

187 cm
29 yrs
216 lbs

193 cm
46 yrs
245 lbs

Hozdic

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

185 cm
34 yrs
201 lbs

187 cm
29 yrs
216 lbs

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

187 cm
29 yrs
216 lbs

178 cm
30 yrs
157 lbs

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 20 losses; Darragh Fiachna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 4 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Fiachna tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kamenev swivels and escapes.
Fiachna fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Kamenev moves into the clinch.
Kamenev is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fiachna is defending well.
Fiachna is pressed up against the ropes. Kamenev has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fiachna down to the mat. Fiachna avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Kamenev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Fiachna tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darragh Fiachna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kamenev gets underhooks to prevent Fiachna's takedown attempt.
Fiachna prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fiachna has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kamenev after a bit of a struggle.
Fiachna prevents a takedown attempt there. #TD2#
Kamenev pulls Fiachna into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenev keeping full guard, as Fiachna tries to pass.
Kamenev wants to sweep here but Fiachna controlling him for the moment.
Fiachna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Kamenev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fiachna slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (3) vs (0) Kamenev
We've been hearing good reports from Fiachna'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.
Kamenev is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fiachna's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Fiachna tries to pass to full mount but Kamenev defends it.
Fiachna passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (6) vs (0) Kamenev
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.
Fiachna wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Fiachna moves to the back.
Score +3 for taking back: Fiachna (9) vs (0) Kamenev#SUB#
Fiachna has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Kamenev has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Kamenev is really stuck here. #T2#
Fiachna gets his hands free as Kamenev looks to control. #SUB#
Kamenev defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB#
Fiachna working for the choke.
Fiachna is not going to allow Kamenev to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Fiachna has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Fiachna is trying to stick to Kamenev's back but Kamenev is turning into Fiachna. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Fiachna's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kamenev.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (9) vs (2) Kamenev
Kamenev tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiachna is retaining full guard.
Fiachna wants to sweep here but Kamenev controlling him for the moment.
Fiachna bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kamenev's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (11) vs (2) Kamenev#SUB2#
Kamenev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Kamenev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Fiachna advances to half guard.
Kamenev makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kamenev.
Fiachna looking to pass the guard.
Kamenev lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (11) vs (4) Kamenev#SUB#
Fiachna throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fiachna keeping full guard, as Kamenev tries to pass.
Fiachna is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fiachna can't keep his opponent in guard - Kamenev advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T4##SUB2#
Kamenev wants to work for an arm triangle but Fiachna is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kamenev moves into full mount! Fiachna won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (11) vs (7) Kamenev
Fiachna is controlling an arm, preventing Kamenev from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Fiachna can't escape the position.
Fiachna is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Kamenev working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Fiachna is working to get back to half guard. #T5##SUB2#
Kamenev has hold of Fiachna's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Fiachna manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Fiachna is trying desperately to improve position.
Kamenev trying to control but Fiachna is having none of it.
Fiachna is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fiachna sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kamenev prevents Fiachna from improving his position.#SUB2#
Kamenev is working for a kimura but Fiachna is defending it quite comfortably.
Kamenev seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T6#
Kamenev trying to control from half guard but Fiachna is working away.
Fiachna is pressing down on Kamenev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fiachna is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (13) vs (7) Kamenev#SUB2#
Kamenev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fiachna doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fiachna manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Kamenev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fiachna defends it easily.
Fiachna tries to free his leg and advance position but Kamenev is retaining full guard.
Kamenev working a defensive guard here.
Fiachna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kamenev swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7#
Kamenev can't keep his opponent in guard - Fiachna advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fiachna looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Kamenev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Kamenev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kamenev is looking for a sweep. Fiachna is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Fiachna is looking for a kimura but Kamenev is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fiachna to get the leverage.
Fiachna tries to pass to full mount but Kamenev defends it.
Kamenev is in trouble now - Fiachna has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (16) vs (7) Kamenev#T8#
Kamenev 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: Fiachna (16) vs (9) Kamenev
Kamenev trying to control but Fiachna is working from the bottom.
Fiachna lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (18) vs (9) Kamenev
Fiachna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kamenev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kamenev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fiachna's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (18) vs (11) Kamenev
Kamenev won't allow Fiachna to sweep him here.
Kamenev trying to control but Fiachna is working from the bottom. #T9#
Kamenev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fiachna swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kamenev stands and throws Fiachna's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (18) vs (14) Kamenev
Fiachna is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Kamenev tries for a kimura but Fiachna is defending well.
Fiachna manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Kamenev is looking for a kimura but Fiachna is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kamenev to get the leverage.
Fiachna tries to get to full guard but Kamenev has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Fiachna is defending against the submission attempts here by Kamenev.
Kamenev looks winded!#SUB#
Fiachna is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kamenev pulls his head out easily. #T10#
Fiachna is trying to get back to full guard.
Kamenev is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Fiachna!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (18) vs (17) Kamenev
Kamenev moves to take his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Fiachna (18) vs (20) Kamenev#SUB2#
Kamenev working for a choke but Fiachna is defending well.
Fiachna breaks Kamenev's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (20) vs (20) Kamenev#SUB2#
Kamenev is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Kamenev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fiachna forces his way into half guard.#T11#
Fiachna uses his free foot to push down on Kamenev's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kamenev.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (23) vs (20) Kamenev
Kamenev prevents Fiachna from taking his back.#SUB#
Fiachna wants to finish this one by submission but Kamenev is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Fiachna.
Kamenev sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Fiachna wants to pass the guard but Kamenev is defending well. #SUB2#
Kamenev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fiachna pulls his head out easily.
Fiachna wants to free his trapped foot but Kamenev is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T12#
Kamenev tries to roll over but Fiachna keeps him under control.
Kamenev has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Fiachna is working for a kimura but Kamenev is defending it quite comfortably.
Fiachna tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kamenev knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fiachna moves into full mount! Kamenev won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (26) vs (20) Kamenev
Fiachna fails to advance to Kamenev's back.
Kamenev can't escape the position.
Fiachna seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Kamenev is holding on tight.
Kamenev 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.
Kamenev is looking for a sweep. Fiachna is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T13#
Fiachna is looking to advance position but Kamenev won't allow it.
Kamenev wants to control but Fiachna is keeping busy.
Fiachna is looking to advance position but Kamenev won't allow it.
Kamenev is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fiachna's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fiachna's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fiachna (26) vs (24) Kamenev
Fiachna rolls, trying to escape but Kamenev keeps control of the position.
Fiachna staying busy and making it hard for Kamenev to control.
Kamenev keeps control of the position as Fiachna tries to break free.
Fiachna staying busy and making it hard for Kamenev to control.
Kamenev keeps control of the position as Fiachna tries to break free. #SUB2#
Kamenev patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T14#
You can see the frustration on Fiachna's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Fiachna turns into Kamenev and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (28) vs (24) Kamenev#SUB2#
Kamenev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fiachna defends well.
Fiachna forces his way into half guard.
Fiachna wants to pass to mount but Kamenev is defending the position. #SUB2#
Kamenev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fiachna has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (31) vs (24) Kamenev
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kamenev is looking to get to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fiachna takes the fight on points by 31 to 24.
During a confident post fight interview, Darragh Fiachna thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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

187 cm
29 yrs
216 lbs

178 cm
39 yrs
184 lbs

Event: Bots de Garra 29
Date: May 16, 2023

185 cm
34 yrs
201 lbs

187 cm
29 yrs
216 lbs

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

187 cm
29 yrs
216 lbs

184 cm
37 yrs
186 lbs

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 19 losses; Darragh Fiachna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 11 losses; Cole Orion!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Fiachna stuffs the takedown.
Orion has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Fiachna stuffs the takedown attempt from Orion. Orion gets slowly back to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Orion or perhaps it was just good defense by Fiachna, which made it look bad.
Fiachna tries to counter with a takedown but Orion is quick to defend against it.
Darragh Fiachna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cole Orion.#TD#
Fiachna shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Orion napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Fiachna (4) vs (0) Orion#SUB#
Fiachna wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Orion, who protects the arm well.
Fiachna advances to full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Fiachna (6) vs (0) Orion
Orion prevents Fiachna from taking his back.
We've been hearing good reports from Fiachna'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.#SUB#
Fiachna looking to secure an arm triangle but Orion defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Fiachna has hold of Orion's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Orion manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Orion keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T1#
Orion sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Orion actively working from the bottom here.
Fiachna wants to free his trapped foot but Orion is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Orion wants to improve his position but Fiachna is controlling 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.#SUB2#
Orion looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fiachna passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Orion!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (9) vs (0) Orion
Orion tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Orion 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: Fiachna (9) vs (2) Orion#T2##SUB2#
Orion drops back looking for a leg! Fiachna is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fiachna manages to kick Orion off! Orion jumps back into Fiachna's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fiachna is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (11) vs (2) Orion
Fiachna passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Orion actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Orion actively working from the bottom here.
Fiachna is looking to advance position but Orion won't allow it. #SUB2#
Orion looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fiachna passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Orion!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (14) vs (2) Orion
Fiachna wants to take Orion's back but he can't do it this time.
Orion really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T3#
Fiachna wants to take his opponent's back but Orion doesn't allow it.
Orion is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fiachna takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Fiachna (17) vs (2) Orion#SUB#
Fiachna has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Orion fending off the submission attempt from Fiachna.
Orion can't escape the position. #SUB#
Fiachna is persistently looking for the submission but Orion is defending it well.
Fiachna has the hooks in. Orion is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T4##SUB#
Orion fending off the submission attempt from Fiachna. #SUB#
Orion defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Orion tries to escape the position. #SUB#
Fiachna is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Orion knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Orion for a finish. #SUB#
Fiachna looking to break Orion's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Orion remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Fiachna will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Fiachna tightening his grip on Orion, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Fiachna has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Orion has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #T5##SUB#
Orion showing good submission defense here.
Orion turns into Fiachna and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (17) vs (4) Orion
Fiachna looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Fiachna is looking for a triangle but Orion pushes his legs off easily.
Orion trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Orion drops back looking for a leg! Fiachna is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fiachna manages to kick Orion off! Orion jumps back into Fiachna's guard.
Fiachna looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Orion is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Fiachna lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (19) vs (4) Orion#SUB2#
Orion has his foot on Fiachna's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fiachna works his way back into a safe position though.#T6##SUB2#
Orion throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Fiachna got a little sloppy there for a moment and Orion has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fiachna has managed to get both his arms back between Orion's legs - danger averted.
Orion looks winded!
Fiachna advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (22) vs (4) Orion#SUB#
Fiachna is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Orion has escaped the position, nice work there.
Orion is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fiachna's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Fiachna tries to pass to full mount but Orion defends it.
Fiachna passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (25) vs (4) Orion
Orion has given up his back. Will we see Fiachna going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Fiachna (28) vs (4) Orion
Orion is trying to break free. #SUB#
Orion 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 Fiachna gets his way! #T7##SUB#
Fiachna is looking for the choke from the back position but Orion is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Fiachna looking to break Orion's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Orion remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Fiachna will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Orion is in bad spot here. #SUB#
Orion preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Fiachna.
Orion tries to escape but Fiachna has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Fiachna is persistently looking for the submission but Orion is defending it well.
Orion manages to reverse the position and now he's in Fiachna's guard. Nice work there by Orion.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (28) vs (6) Orion
Fiachna wants to sweep but no luck.
Fiachna manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Orion manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (30) vs (6) Orion
Fiachna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Orion is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T8##SUB2#
Orion looking for a guillotine here but Fiachna defends easily. #SUB2#
Orion is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Fiachna got a little sloppy there for a moment and Orion has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fiachna has managed to get both his arms back between Orion's legs - danger averted.
Fiachna stands and throws Orion's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (33) vs (6) Orion#SUB#
Fiachna tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fiachna has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Orion tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fiachna tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Orion is trying to improve his position.#T9#
Orion prevents Fiachna from improving position.
Orion is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Fiachna tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fiachna has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Fiachna thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Orion tries to buck Fiachna off but Fiachna is having none of it.
Orion keeps trying to improve his position.
Fiachna has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Orion!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Fiachna (35) vs (6) Orion
Fiachna works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Fiachna (38) vs (6) Orion
Orion wants to escape the position. #SUB#
Fiachna working for a choke but Orion is defending well. #SUB#
Fiachna is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Orion has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T10#
You can see the frustration on Orion's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #SUB#
Fiachna is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Orion knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Orion for a finish. #SUB#
Orion showing good submission defense here.
Orion tries to escape but Fiachna has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Fiachna is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Orion has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T11##SUB#
Fiachna tightening his grip on Orion, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Fiachna is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Orion is defending well though. Fiachna let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Fiachna is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Orion is defending well though. Fiachna let's go of the attempt for now.
Orion is trying to break free. #SUB#
Orion defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
I really don't envy Orion right now. #SUB#
Fiachna looking for the RNC.
Orion tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Orion sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T12##SUB#
Fiachna is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Orion looking for submissions off his back.
Fiachna trying to pass the guard but Orion defending well.
Fiachna prevents Orion from improving his position.#SUB#
Fiachna is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Orion has managed to free his arm - good work.
Orion moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fiachna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Orion looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Orion working for a triangle but Fiachna defends it easily. #T13#
Fiachna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiachna slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (41) vs (6) Orion
Orion tries to improve position but can't.
Fiachna moves into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Fiachna (43) vs (6) Orion
Orion is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fiachna wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Fiachna works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Fiachna (46) vs (6) Orion#T14##SUB#
Fiachna is looking for the choke from the back position but Orion is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Fiachna is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Orion is defending well though. Fiachna let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Orion preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Fiachna. #SUB#
Orion is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Fiachna has the hooks in. Orion is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Fiachna working for the choke.
Orion breaks Fiachna's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (46) vs (8) Orion
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Orion pushes down on Fiachna's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Orion seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Orion is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fiachna takes the fight on points by 46 to 8.
Darragh Fiachna seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Bots de Garra 27
Date: May 14, 2023

178 cm
30 yrs
157 lbs

187 cm
29 yrs
216 lbs

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 4 losses; Ivan Kamenev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 18 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Kamenev drives through and clinches with Fiachna against the ropes. #TD#
Kamenev has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Fiachna clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kamenev (4) vs (0) Fiachna
Fiachna wants to escape the position. #SUB#
Fiachna defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Fiachna tries to escape but Kamenev has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kamenev is looking to control Fiachna but Fiachna is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Fiachna tries to break free. #SUB#
Kamenev is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Fiachna has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Fiachna is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB#
Kamenev tightening his grip on Fiachna, looking for the choke.
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.
I really don't envy Fiachna right now. #T1##SUB#
Kamenev is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Fiachna defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Kamenev is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Fiachna knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Fiachna for a finish.
Kamenev doesn't have the hooks in and Fiachna manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (4) vs (2) Fiachna#SUB#
Kamenev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kamenev keeping full guard, as Fiachna tries to pass.
Fiachna advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Fiachna is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Fiachna is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kamenev defends it well.
Fiachna passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (4) vs (5) Fiachna
Kamenev regains half guard.#T2#
Fiachna frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (4) vs (8) Fiachna
Kamenev is trying to escape the mount. #SUB2#
Fiachna is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kamenev has managed to escape the submission attempt.
My spies in Rocket's Gentlemen Club inform me that Fiachna has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kamenev is trying to escape the mount.
Fiachna wants to take Kamenev's back but he can't do it this time.
Kamenev is trying desperately to improve position.
Kamenev is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Convicted Top Team, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Fiachna moves to the back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kamenev (4) vs (11) Fiachna
Kamenev tries to roll but Fiachna sticks to his back. #T3#
Kamenev is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Kamenev preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Fiachna.
Kamenev tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kamenev working to try and regain half guard.
Fiachna pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Kamenev is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fiachna moves to back control.
Score +3 for taking back: Kamenev (4) vs (14) Fiachna#SUB2#
Fiachna working for a choke but Kamenev is defending well. #SUB2#
Fiachna working for a choke but Kamenev is defending well.
Fiachna is trying to stick to Kamenev's back but Kamenev is turning into Fiachna. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Fiachna's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kamenev.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (6) vs (14) Fiachna#T4#
Fiachna tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fiachna keeping moving, preventing Kamenev from controlling successfully.
Fiachna looking for a sweep. Not yet Fiachna, not yet.
Kamenev trying to control but Fiachna is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kamenev drops back looking for a leg! Fiachna is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fiachna manages to kick Kamenev off! Kamenev jumps back into Fiachna's guard. #SUB2#
Kamenev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fiachna has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kamenev has managed to get both his arms back between Fiachna's legs - danger averted.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fiachna is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (6) vs (16) Fiachna
Kamenev keeping full guard, as Fiachna tries to pass.
Kamenev looking to control. #T5#
Fiachna forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Kamenev actively working from the bottom here.
Fiachna works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (6) vs (19) Fiachna
Fiachna seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Kamenev is holding on tight. #SUB2#
Fiachna looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Kamenev is controlling an arm, preventing Fiachna from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Kamenev is looking to improve his position but Fiachna isn't that keen on the idea.
Kamenev has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kamenev (6) vs (22) Fiachna#SUB2#
Fiachna has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Kamenev has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Fiachna avoiding Kamenev 's attempts to control his hands. #T6##SUB2#
Kamenev 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 Fiachna gets his way!
Fiachna is trying to stick to Kamenev's back but Kamenev is turning into Fiachna. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Fiachna's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kamenev.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (8) vs (22) Fiachna
Kamenev wants to pass the guard but Fiachna is keeping the position.
Kamenev trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiachna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kamenev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fiachna swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Fiachna is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kamenev pushes down on Fiachna's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kamenev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fiachna does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Fiachna looking for submissions off his back.#T7#
Fiachna is staying active underneath Kamenev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kamenev prevents Fiachna from improving his position.
Fiachna wants to get back to full guard but Kamenev has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (11) vs (22) Fiachna
Kamenev is looking to take a break and control but Fiachna is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fiachna is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Kamenev is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fiachna has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Kamenev is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fiachna knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fiachna tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T8##SUB#
Kamenev wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fiachna, who protects the arm well.
Fiachna gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kamenev wants to control but Fiachna is keeping him busy.
Fiachna wants to get back to full guard.
Fiachna keeps trying to improve his position.
Kamenev uses his free foot to push down on Fiachna's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Fiachna.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (14) vs (22) Fiachna
Kamenev is looking to work his way around to Fiachna's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Kamenev trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fiachna really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T9#
Fiachna gets back to half guard.
Kamenev works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (17) vs (22) Fiachna
Fiachna regains half guard.
Fiachna slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Fiachna looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kamenev won't allow Fiachna to sweep him here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kamenev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fiachna is keeping the position for now.
Kamenev stopping the sweep attempt from Fiachna.
Fiachna lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (17) vs (24) Fiachna
Fiachna tries to free his leg and advance position but Kamenev is retaining full guard. #T10##SUB#
Fiachna sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Kamenev doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Fiachna paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Kamenev - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ivan Kamenev!
A relieved looking Ivan Kamenev thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Bots de Garra 26
Date: May 13, 2023

187 cm
29 yrs
216 lbs

179 cm
37 yrs
183 lbs

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

187 cm
29 yrs
216 lbs

185 cm
34 yrs
201 lbs

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

178 cm
39 yrs
184 lbs

187 cm
29 yrs
216 lbs

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 21 losses; Donald Trump! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 16 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Trump drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Trump (4) vs (0) Fiachna
Fiachna manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (4) vs (2) Fiachna
Trump moves into full guard. #SUB#
Trump throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fiachna wants to pass the guard but Trump is keeping the position.
My spies in Rocket's Gentlemen Club inform me that Fiachna has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Trump had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fiachna defends it easily.#SUB#
Trump has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fiachna can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Trump throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiachna wants to pass the guard but Trump is keeping the position.#SUB#
Trump looking for a guillotine here but Fiachna defends easily. #SUB#
Trump had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fiachna defends it easily.#T1##SUB#
Trump has his foot on Fiachna's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fiachna works his way back into a safe position though.
Fiachna tries to free his leg and advance position but Trump is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Fiachna avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fiachna pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trump is keeping the position for now.
Fiachna is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Trump pushes a forearm under Fiachna's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Fiachna is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Donald Trump!
An out of breath Donald Trump thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Bots de Garra 23
Date: May 10, 2023

187 cm
29 yrs
216 lbs

184 cm
37 yrs
186 lbs

Event: Bots de Garra 22
Date: May 09, 2023

185 cm
34 yrs
201 lbs

187 cm
29 yrs
216 lbs

Event: Bots de Garra 21
Date: May 08, 2023

187 cm
29 yrs
216 lbs

178 cm
39 yrs
184 lbs

Event: Bots de Garra 20
Date: May 07, 2023

190 cm
34 yrs
227 lbs

187 cm
29 yrs
216 lbs

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 15 losses; Chozen Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 15 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Fiachna is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gracie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Gracie drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Fiachna
Fiachna looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Fiachna escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Fiachna is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fiachna manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Fiachna's guard.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fiachna is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Fiachna has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiachna lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (2) Fiachna#SUB#
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Fiachna defends easily.
Fiachna wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fiachna defends well.#T1##SUB#
Fiachna got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fiachna has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Fiachna wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
My spies in Rocket's Gentlemen Club inform me that Fiachna has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fiachna advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (2) vs (5) Fiachna
Fiachna has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracie (2) vs (7) Fiachna#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fiachna looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Fiachna wants to take Gracie's back but he can't do it this time.
Gracie slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Fiachna prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Fiachna wants to pass to mount but Gracie is defending the position. #T2##SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fiachna pulls his head out easily.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Fiachna is controlling well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fiachna pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Fiachna is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fiachna trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it. #SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fiachna moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (2) vs (10) Fiachna
Gracie is looking to reverse the position.
Fiachna moves into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracie (2) vs (12) Fiachna
Fiachna pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish. #T3#
Fiachna prevents Gracie from getting the reversal.
Fiachna with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Fiachna works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (2) vs (15) Fiachna
Gracie manages to reverse the position and now he's in Fiachna's guard. Nice work there by Gracie.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (4) vs (15) Fiachna
Gracie won't allow Fiachna to sweep him here. #SUB#
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Fiachna is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fiachna manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Fiachna's guard. #SUB#
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fiachna wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Fiachna manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gracie manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (4) vs (17) Fiachna#SUB#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fiachna is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Fiachna tries to pass. #SUB#
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Fiachna got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fiachna has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Fiachna pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Fiachna got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fiachna has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Fiachna works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T5#
Fiachna frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (4) vs (20) Fiachna
Gracie is looking to get to half guard.
Gracie prevents Fiachna from taking his back.
Gracie 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: Gracie (6) vs (20) Fiachna#SUB#
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fiachna is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Fiachna is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fiachna manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Fiachna's guard.
Fiachna tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T6#
Fiachna manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gracie manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (6) vs (22) Fiachna
Fiachna advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (6) vs (25) Fiachna
Fiachna has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gracie!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracie (6) vs (27) Fiachna
Gracie is looking to get to half guard.
Gracie is controlling an arm, preventing Fiachna from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Gracie has given up his back. Will we see Fiachna going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (6) vs (30) Fiachna#SUB2#
Fiachna working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Gracie rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Fiachna is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gracie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fiachna.
Fiachna works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (6) vs (33) Fiachna#T7#
Fiachna moves into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracie (6) vs (35) Fiachna
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gracie gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Fiachna got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fiachna has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Fiachna is pushing down on Gracie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gracie is fighting to maintain full guard but Fiachna has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fiachna passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (6) vs (38) Fiachna
Fiachna is looking to work his way around to Gracie's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Gracie is desperately trying to improve his position but Fiachna has a good base and remains in mount.
Fiachna moves to back control.
Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (6) vs (41) Fiachna
Fiachna keeps control of the position as Gracie tries to break free. #T8##SUB2#
Fiachna is looking for the choke from the back position but Gracie is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Fiachna is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Gracie is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Darragh Fiachna!
During a confident post fight interview, Darragh Fiachna thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Bots de Garra 19
Date: May 06, 2023

178 cm
40 yrs
158 lbs

187 cm
29 yrs
216 lbs

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 22 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 14 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Fiachna gets caught napping as Al Jhit dives in and scores a takedown. Fiachna manages to retain guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (0) Fiachna#SUB#
Al Jhit drops back looking for a leg! Fiachna is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fiachna manages to kick Al Jhit off! Al Jhit jumps back into Fiachna's guard. #SUB#
Al Jhit thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fiachna lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (2) Fiachna
Al Jhit keeping full guard, as Fiachna tries to pass.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Fiachna working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB#
Al Jhit had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fiachna defends it easily.#SUB#
Al Jhit working for a triangle but Fiachna defends it easily.
Fiachna wants to pass the guard but Al Jhit is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiachna passes Al Jhit's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fiachna moves into full mount! Al Jhit won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (5) Fiachna
Fiachna wants to take Al Jhit's back but he can't do it this time. #T1#
Al Jhit keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Fiachna is working for a guillotine from mount but Al Jhit frees his head quite 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.
Fiachna prevents Al Jhit from getting the reversal.
Fiachna mounts Al Jhit! Really nice guard pass there!
Fiachna wants to take his opponent's back but Al Jhit doesn't allow it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Al Jhit 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.
Al Jhit really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Al Jhit sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Fiachna wants to free his trapped foot but Al Jhit is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Al Jhit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fiachna works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (8) Fiachna#T2#
Al Jhit is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Al Jhit manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Fiachna is looking to advance position but Al Jhit won't allow it. #SUB2#
Fiachna is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Al Jhit defends it well.
Al Jhit moves into full guard.
Fiachna tries to free his leg and advance position but Al Jhit is retaining full guard.
Fiachna pushes down on Al Jhit's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Fiachna is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Al Jhit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3##SUB#
Al Jhit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Al Jhit actively working from the bottom here.
Fiachna wants to pass the guard but Al Jhit is defending well. #SUB2#
Fiachna is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fiachna looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Al Jhit is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Fiachna is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Al Jhit gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Al Jhit looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T4#
Fiachna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Al Jhit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fiachna pushing down on Al Jhit's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fiachna frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (11) Fiachna
Al Jhit is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fiachna wants to take Al Jhit's back here but Al Jhit is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Fiachna takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Al Jhit (2) vs (14) Fiachna#SUB2#
Al Jhit defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB2#
Fiachna is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Al Jhit knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Al Jhit for a finish. #SUB2#
Fiachna is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Al Jhit is defending well though. Fiachna let's go of the attempt for now.#T5#
Fiachna keeps control of the position as Al Jhit tries to break free.
Al Jhit manages to reverse the position and now he's in Fiachna's guard. Nice work there by Al Jhit.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (4) vs (14) Fiachna
Fiachna wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Al Jhit 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.
Fiachna looking to hit a scissor sweep but Al Jhit is one step ahead there.
Al Jhit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fiachna swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fiachna looking for a sweep. Not yet Fiachna, not yet.
Fiachna manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Al Jhit manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (4) vs (16) Fiachna#T6##SUB#
Al Jhit had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fiachna defends it easily.
Fiachna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Al Jhit swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Al Jhit had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fiachna defends it easily.
Fiachna wants to pass the guard but Al Jhit is keeping the position.#SUB#
Al Jhit working for a triangle but Fiachna defends it easily.
Fiachna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiachna is still trying to improve position.#T7#
Fiachna passes Al Jhit's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fiachna wants to free his trapped foot but Al Jhit is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fiachna is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (4) vs (19) Fiachna
Al Jhit can't escape the position.
Al Jhit gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Fiachna seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Fiachna seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Al Jhit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fiachna pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Al Jhit actively working from the bottom here.
Fiachna tries to pass to full mount but Al Jhit defends it. #T8#
Fiachna works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (4) vs (22) Fiachna
Al Jhit is in all sorts of trouble here.
Al Jhit gets back to half guard.
Fiachna tries to pass to full mount but Al Jhit defends it. #SUB#
Al Jhit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fiachna trying to pass the guard but Al Jhit defending well. #SUB#
Al Jhit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fiachna pulls his head out easily.
Fiachna trying to pass the guard but Al Jhit defending well. #SUB2#
Al Jhit is defending against the submission attempts here by Fiachna.
Fiachna wants to free his trapped foot but Al Jhit is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T9##SUB#
Al Jhit looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Al Jhit looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Fiachna is looking for a kimura but Al Jhit is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fiachna to get the leverage.
Fiachna wants to pass the guard but Al Jhit is defending well. #SUB#
Al Jhit has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Fiachna. Oh but Al Jhit has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Fiachna goes limp - he's gone! Al Jhit jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bazar Al Jhit!
Bazar Al Jhit seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Bots de Garra 18
Date: May 05, 2023

178 cm
30 yrs
157 lbs

187 cm
29 yrs
216 lbs

Event: Bots de Garra 17
Date: May 04, 2023

178 cm
27 yrs
180 lbs

187 cm
29 yrs
216 lbs

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Juha Ahokas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 13 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ahokas fails to land the takedown.
Ahokas shoots in and drives through. Fiachna sprawls well.#TD#
Ahokas drives through with a takedown into Fiachna's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ahokas (2) vs (0) Fiachna
Fiachna wants to sweep here but Ahokas controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Ahokas drops back looking for a leg! Fiachna is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fiachna manages to kick Ahokas off! Ahokas jumps back into Fiachna's guard.
Fiachna keeping full guard, as Ahokas tries to pass. #SUB#
Ahokas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ahokas stopping the sweep attempt from Fiachna.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Fiachna working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ahokas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Fiachna is tightening it up a little... Ahokas has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Ahokas reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Ahokas taps out! Nice BJJ there by Fiachna!

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

Event: Bots de Garra 16
Date: May 03, 2023

178 cm
30 yrs
157 lbs

187 cm
29 yrs
216 lbs

Event: Bots de Garra 15
Date: May 02, 2023

184 cm
36 yrs
186 lbs

187 cm
29 yrs
216 lbs

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 6 losses; Cole Orion! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 11 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fiachna fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Orion. No joy for Fiachna on that attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Fiachna manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Orion on his heels. He'll look to pass Orion's guard now, I'm sure.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Orion (0) vs (2) Fiachna#SUB#
Orion escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fiachna gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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#
Orion is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Orion is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fiachna tries to free his leg and advance position but Orion is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Orion looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Orion 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: Orion (2) vs (2) Fiachna
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion prevents Fiachna from improving his position.#SUB#
Fiachna is defending against the submission attempts here by Orion. #T1##SUB#
Orion is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fiachna is just riding it out for now. Orion eventually gives up the hold.
Fiachna gets back to full guard.
Fiachna wants to sweep but no luck.
Fiachna 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: Orion (2) vs (4) Fiachna#SUB#
Orion is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fiachna pulls his head out easily.
Fiachna moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (2) vs (7) Fiachna
Fiachna advances nicely into full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Orion (2) vs (9) Fiachna
Orion stops Fiachna from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Fiachna mounts Orion! Really nice guard pass there!
Fiachna wants to take Orion's back but he can't do it this time. #T2#
Fiachna is still trying to improve position.
Orion can't escape the position.
Fiachna wants to take Orion's back but he can't do it this time.
Fiachna prevents Orion from getting the reversal.
Fiachna moves to take his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Orion (2) vs (12) Fiachna#SUB2#
Fiachna working for a choke but Orion is defending well. #SUB2#
Orion 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 Fiachna gets his way!
Orion tries to escape the position.
My spies in Rocket's Gentlemen Club inform me that Fiachna has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Orion turns into Fiachna and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orion (4) vs (12) Fiachna#T3##SUB#
Orion drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Orion seems to have locked his on tight now - Fiachna screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Orion, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Cole Orion!
After winning the bout, Cole Orion thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Bots de Garra 14
Date: May 01, 2023

187 cm
29 yrs
216 lbs

185 cm
34 yrs
201 lbs

Event: Bots de Garra 13
Date: Apr 30, 2023

178 cm
27 yrs
180 lbs

187 cm
29 yrs
216 lbs

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Juha Ahokas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 10 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fiachna shoots in and drives through. Ahokas sprawls well.
Ahokas has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym in the buildup to the fight.#TD#
Ahokas looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ahokas (2) vs (0) Fiachna#SUB#
Ahokas drops back looking for a leg! Fiachna is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fiachna manages to kick Ahokas off! Ahokas jumps back into Fiachna's guard.
Ahokas wants to pass the guard but Fiachna is keeping the position.
Fiachna tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fiachna keeping full guard, as Ahokas tries to pass.
Ahokas won't allow Fiachna to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Fiachna has his foot on Ahokas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ahokas works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiachna wants to sweep but no luck.
Fiachna keeping full guard, as Ahokas tries to pass. #SUB#
Ahokas drops back looking for a leg! Fiachna is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fiachna manages to kick Ahokas off! Ahokas jumps back into Fiachna's guard. #SUB2#
Fiachna throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T1#
Ahokas tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiachna is retaining full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ahokas is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Ahokas drops back looking for a leg! Fiachna is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fiachna manages to kick Ahokas off! Ahokas jumps back into Fiachna's guard.
Ahokas stands and throws Fiachna's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ahokas (5) vs (0) Fiachna#SUB#
Ahokas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fiachna knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fiachna is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ahokas's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Fiachna is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Ahokas is working for a submission of some sort. #T2#
Fiachna is pressing down on Ahokas's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ahokas is pushing down on Fiachna's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fiachna is fighting to maintain full guard but Ahokas has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fiachna is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Ahokas is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Ahokas is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Ahokas is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Ahokas seems to be working for a kimura but Fiachna defends the submission attempt.
Fiachna moves into full guard. #T3#
Ahokas won't allow Fiachna to sweep him here.
Fiachna is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Ahokas drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ahokas jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ahokas wants to pass the guard but Fiachna is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Ahokas avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Ahokas 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.
Fiachna wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Ahokas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ahokas stopping the sweep attempt from Fiachna.
Ahokas tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiachna is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Ahokas 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.
Fiachna manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ahokas manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ahokas (5) vs (2) Fiachna#T4#
Fiachna pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ahokas is keeping the position for now.
Fiachna forces his way into half guard.
Ahokas is looking for a sweep. Fiachna is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fiachna tries to pass to full mount but Ahokas defends it. #SUB#
Ahokas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fiachna wants to pass the guard but Ahokas is defending well.
Ahokas wants to improve his position but Fiachna is controlling well.
Fiachna trying to pass the guard but Ahokas defending well. #SUB#
Ahokas looking for submissions off his back.
Fiachna trying to pass the guard but Ahokas defending well. #T5##SUB#
Ahokas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Ahokas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fiachna pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Fiachna seems to be working for a kimura but Ahokas defends the submission attempt.
Fiachna looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ahokas gets full guard.
Fiachna stands and throws Ahokas's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ahokas (5) vs (5) Fiachna
Fiachna tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ahokas's legs.
Ahokas is looking to regain half guard here but Fiachna keeps moving and retains side control.
Fiachna tries to move to mount but Ahokas blocks the move with his legs. #T6#
Ahokas is looking to regain half guard here but Fiachna keeps moving and retains side control.
Ahokas gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Ahokas (5) vs (7) Fiachna
Ahokas really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fiachna fails to advance to Ahokas's back.
Ahokas is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Fiachna is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ahokas is surviving well by controlling Fiachna's body position as best he can.
Fiachna takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Ahokas (5) vs (10) Fiachna#SUB2#
Fiachna is persistently looking for the submission but Ahokas is defending it well.
Ahokas tries to break free. #T7##SUB2#
Fiachna working for a choke but Ahokas is defending well. #SUB2#
Fiachna patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Ahokas tries to roll but Fiachna sticks to his back. #SUB2#
Ahokas preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Fiachna. #SUB2#
Fiachna is cranking Ahokas's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Ahokas! He's tightened the choke and Ahokas is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Darragh Fiachna!
Darragh Fiachna is the new super heavyweight champion!
Darragh Fiachna decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Bots de Garra 12
Date: Apr 29, 2023

184 cm
36 yrs
186 lbs

187 cm
29 yrs
216 lbs

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 4 losses; Cole Orion! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 9 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Fiachna closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Orion (0) vs (4) Fiachna
Fiachna tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Fiachna working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB2#
Fiachna looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Orion tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fiachna wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Orion'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.
Fiachna advances nicely into full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Orion (0) vs (6) Fiachna
Orion manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Fiachna is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Orion defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiachna looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fiachna keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Orion is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Fiachna is tapping! Great win for Orion!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Cole Orion!
Cole Orion thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Bots de Garra 11
Date: Apr 28, 2023

187 cm
29 yrs
216 lbs

178 cm
27 yrs
180 lbs

Event: Bots de Garra 10
Date: Apr 27, 2023

185 cm
34 yrs
201 lbs

187 cm
29 yrs
216 lbs

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 32 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 8 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Fiachna bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Diesel (0) vs (4) Fiachna
Fiachna has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Diesel!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Diesel (0) vs (6) Fiachna
Fiachna fails to take his opponent's back.
Diesel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Diesel has given up his back here. Will Fiachna look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Diesel (0) vs (9) Fiachna#SUB2#
Fiachna looking to break Diesel's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Diesel remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Fiachna will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Diesel has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB2#
Diesel fending off the submission attempt from Fiachna. #SUB2#
Fiachna looking for the RNC.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Fiachna has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Diesel has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #SUB2#
Diesel is having to fend off submission attempts from Fiachna, who is looking to sink in the choke. Fiachna doesn't have the hooks in though and Diesel manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (9) Fiachna
Diesel wants to pass the guard but Fiachna is keeping the position.#T1#
Diesel wants to control from the top but Fiachna keeps moving.
Diesel passes Fiachna's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Diesel seems to be working for a kimura but Fiachna defends the submission attempt.
Diesel prevents Fiachna from improving his position.#SUB#
Diesel seems to be looking for submissions.
Diesel is taking a breather. Fiachna 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.
Fiachna is looking for a sweep. Diesel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Fiachna is defending against the submission attempts here by Diesel.
Fiachna wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Fiachna is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Diesel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Diesel's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Diesel (2) vs (13) Fiachna#SUB2#
Fiachna is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Fiachna is trying to stick to Diesel's back but Diesel is turning into Fiachna. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Fiachna's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Diesel.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (4) vs (13) Fiachna#SUB#
Diesel 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.
Diesel won't allow Fiachna to sweep him here.
Fiachna keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully.
Fiachna looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diesel wants to control from the top but Fiachna keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fiachna is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (4) vs (15) Fiachna#T3#
Fiachna forces his way into half guard.
My spies in Rocket's Gentlemen Club inform me that Fiachna has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Fiachna is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Diesel has managed to free his arm - good work.
Diesel won't allow Fiachna to pass to mount. #SUB#
Diesel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Diesel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fiachna is working away from the top position though.
Fiachna uses his free foot to push down on Diesel's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Diesel.
Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (4) vs (18) Fiachna
Fiachna is looking to work his way around to Diesel's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Fiachna is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Diesel is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Diesel (4) vs (21) Fiachna#T4##SUB2#
Fiachna is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Diesel wants to control his opponent's hands but Fiachna gets his hands free. #SUB2#
Fiachna working for the choke.
Diesel turns into Fiachna and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (6) vs (21) Fiachna
Fiachna is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (6) vs (23) Fiachna
Fiachna is pressing down on Diesel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Diesel is holding on for now.
Fiachna keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Diesel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fiachna pulls his head out easily.
Fiachna uses his free foot to push down on Diesel's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Diesel.
Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (6) vs (26) Fiachna#T5#
Diesel regains half guard.
Fiachna is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Diesel reverses the position - he's now on top in Fiachna's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (8) vs (26) Fiachna
Diesel trying to control but Fiachna is working from the bottom.
Fiachna bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Diesel's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (8) vs (28) Fiachna
Fiachna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiachna trying to move into half guard but instead Diesel has managed to sweep!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (10) vs (28) Fiachna
Fiachna bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Diesel's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (10) vs (30) Fiachna
Diesel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fiachna manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (12) vs (30) Fiachna
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Diesel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Diesel trying to control but Fiachna is working from the bottom. #T6#
Fiachna is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Diesel trying to control but Fiachna is working from the bottom.
Fiachna is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (12) vs (32) Fiachna#SUB#
Diesel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Fiachna is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Diesel won't allow Fiachna to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Fiachna is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T7#
Diesel won't allow Fiachna to pass to mount. #SUB#
Diesel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fiachna trying to mount his opponent but Diesel defends it. #SUB2#
Fiachna is working for a submission of some sort.
Diesel wants to improve his position but Fiachna is controlling well.
Fiachna wants to pass to mount but Diesel is defending the position.
Diesel is trying to maintain the position but Fiachna is very close to passing his half guard.#T8#
Fiachna working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Diesel's thigh. Diesel counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Diesel is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (14) vs (32) Fiachna
Diesel is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Fiachna!
Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (17) vs (32) Fiachna
Fiachna is squirming around, avoiding Diesel's attempts to control the action.
Fiachna is wriggling around trying to escape. #SUB#
Diesel is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Fiachna to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Fiachna shrugs it off.
Fiachna 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.
Diesel is controlling the pace.
Fiachna is looking to improve his position. #T9##SUB#
Diesel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fiachna defends it well.
Fiachna tries to get to full guard but Diesel has control of the leg.
Diesel wants to free his trapped foot but Fiachna is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB#
Diesel is trying to work for a kimura but Fiachna is defending well. #T10#
Diesel is trying to control the action in half guard but Fiachna is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fiachna works his way to full guard. Good work.
Diesel content to stall in guard here.
Diesel trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiachna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diesel stopping the sweep attempt from Fiachna.
Diesel tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiachna is retaining full guard.
Fiachna looking for a sweep. Not yet Fiachna, not yet. #T11#
Fiachna manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Diesel manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (17) vs (34) Fiachna
Diesel can't keep his opponent in guard - Fiachna advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Diesel is defending against the submission attempts here by Fiachna.
Fiachna wants to free his trapped foot but Diesel is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Diesel trying to hold on to Fiachna's head to control him but Fiachna postures up.
Fiachna tries to pass to full mount but Diesel defends it.
Diesel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fiachna's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fiachna's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Diesel (21) vs (34) Fiachna#T12#
Diesel is trying to stick to Fiachna's back but Fiachna is turning into Diesel. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Diesel's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Fiachna.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (21) vs (36) Fiachna#SUB#
Diesel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fiachna gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Diesel looking for a guillotine here but Fiachna defends easily.
Fiachna won't allow Diesel to sweep him here.
Diesel keeping full guard, as Fiachna tries to pass.
Diesel is trying to control the position but Fiachna postures up.
Diesel keeping full guard, as Fiachna tries to pass. #T13##SUB#
Diesel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fiachna stopping the sweep attempt from Diesel.
Fiachna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Fiachna avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fiachna passes into half guard.
Fiachna wants to pass to mount but Diesel is defending the position.
Fiachna is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Diesel!
Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (21) vs (39) Fiachna#T14#
Fiachna with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Diesel slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Diesel is looking to improve his position.
Fiachna wants to free his trapped foot but Diesel is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Diesel looking for submissions off his back.
Fiachna passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (21) vs (42) Fiachna
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiachna avoids the attempt from Diesel to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fiachna wins on points by 42 to 21.
Darragh Fiachna seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Bots de Garra 9
Date: Apr 26, 2023

185 cm
30 yrs
206 lbs

187 cm
29 yrs
216 lbs

Sobieskiego

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 0 wins and 7 losses; Jana Iii Sobieskiego! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 8 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sobieskiego.
Fiachna displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sobieskiego.
Fiachna shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sobieskiego but Sobieskiego pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fiachna has a takedown stuffed.
Fiachna slaps away a takedown attempt from Sobieskiego, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jana Iii Sobieskiego. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sobieskiego has a takedown stuffed.
Fiachna is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sobieskiego sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sobieskiego shoots in looking for a takedown but Fiachna manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sobieskiego's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sobieskiego shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fiachna as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Fiachna gets caught napping as Sobieskiego dives in and scores a takedown. Fiachna manages to retain guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sobieskiego (2) vs (0) Fiachna
Sobieskiego is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fiachna is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sobieskiego (2) vs (2) Fiachna
Fiachna slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sobieskiego (2) vs (5) Fiachna
Sobieskiego is looking to regain half guard here but Fiachna keeps moving and retains side control.
Fiachna advances nicely into full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Sobieskiego (2) vs (7) Fiachna#T1#
Fiachna wants to take his opponent's back but Sobieskiego doesn't allow it.
Sobieskiego tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fiachna takes Sobieskiego's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Sobieskiego is in trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Sobieskiego (2) vs (10) Fiachna#SUB2#
Fiachna looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Sobieskiego taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Darragh Fiachna!
A victorious Darragh Fiachna thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Bots de Garra 8
Date: Apr 25, 2023

187 cm
29 yrs
216 lbs

178 cm
27 yrs
180 lbs

Event: Bots de Garra 7
Date: Apr 24, 2023

172 cm
41 yrs
156 lbs

187 cm
29 yrs
216 lbs

Ahma

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 1 wins and 5 losses; Verneri Ahma! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 8 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fiachna keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Ahma gets a double leg takedown into Fiachna's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ahma (2) vs (0) Fiachna
Fiachna is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Ahma drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ahma jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fiachna keeping full guard, as Ahma tries to pass. #SUB#
Ahma 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.
Fiachna is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fiachna keeping full guard, as Ahma tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiachna bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ahma's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ahma (2) vs (2) Fiachna
Fiachna stands and throws Ahma's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ahma (2) vs (5) Fiachna#SUB2#
Fiachna is trying to get an arm triangle but Ahma 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.
Fiachna tries to advance to mount but can't. #T1#
Ahma is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ahma might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ahma prevents Fiachna from improving position.
Ahma tries to bench press Fiachna off him but Fiachna keeps the position.
Ahma stops Fiachna from passing to mount.
Ahma is looking for a sweep.
Fiachna passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Ahma!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Ahma (2) vs (7) Fiachna
Fiachna fails to take his opponent's back. #T2#
Ahma has given up his back. Will we see Fiachna going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Ahma (2) vs (10) Fiachna#SUB2#
Ahma defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB2#
Fiachna working for the choke.
Ahma breaks Fiachna's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ahma (4) vs (10) Fiachna
Fiachna looking for a sweep. Not yet Fiachna, not yet.
Ahma stands and throws Fiachna's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ahma (7) vs (10) Fiachna#SUB#
Ahma is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fiachna knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Ahma looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fiachna sneaks back into half guard.
Fiachna is trying to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB#
Ahma 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.
Fiachna wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Fiachna looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Ahma is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Ahma is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fiachna is just riding it out for now. Ahma eventually gives up the hold.
Fiachna is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ahma's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ahma's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ahma (7) vs (14) Fiachna#SUB2#
Fiachna is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ahma has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T4#
Fiachna keeps control of the position as Ahma tries to break free. #SUB2#
Ahma 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 Fiachna gets his way!
Ahma is trying to break free. #SUB2#
Fiachna is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #SUB2#
Fiachna looking for the choke from the back.
Well, with Fiachna on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Ahma is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Fiachna is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Ahma defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
You can see the frustration on Ahma's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #SUB2#
Fiachna patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T5#
Ahma is really stuck here. #SUB2#
Fiachna is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Ahma is defending well though. Fiachna let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Fiachna is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Ahma tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Ahma gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Ahma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fiachna frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ahma (7) vs (17) Fiachna
Ahma is desperately trying to improve his position but Fiachna has a good base and remains in mount.
Ahma is trying to escape the mount but Fiachna keeps good control and instead manages to take Ahma's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ahma (7) vs (20) Fiachna#SUB2#
Fiachna has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Fiachna is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ahma has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Fiachna working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T6##SUB2#
Fiachna has got one arm under Ahma's chin. This could be trouble... Ahma trying to control the other hand but Fiachna gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Ahma has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Darragh Fiachna!
After winning the bout, Darragh Fiachna thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Bots de Garra 6
Date: Apr 23, 2023

183 cm
42 yrs
165 lbs

187 cm
29 yrs
216 lbs

Princip

Event: Bots de Garra 5
Date: Apr 22, 2023

187 cm
29 yrs
216 lbs

170 cm
39 yrs
149 lbs

Cardona

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 8 losses; Darragh Fiachna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Calixto Cardona!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cardona misses with a takedown attempt - Fiachna sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Cardona gets a takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiachna (0) vs (2) Cardona
Fiachna tries to roll over but Cardona keeps him under control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fiachna works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cardona preventing the sweep.
Cardona stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fiachna swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fiachna looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cardona is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardona tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiachna is retaining full guard.
Cardona must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB2#
Cardona is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Cardona drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cardona jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Cardona stopping the sweep attempt from Fiachna.
Fiachna is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Cardona thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Cardona drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cardona jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cardona slips nicely into half guard.
Fiachna works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fiachna wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#SUB#
Fiachna is looking for a triangle but Cardona pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Cardona thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fiachna tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cardona looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Fiachna lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (2) vs (2) Cardona#SUB2#
Cardona escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fiachna gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Cardona is looking for a triangle but Fiachna pushes his legs off easily.
Fiachna advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (5) vs (2) Cardona
Cardona is trying to improve his position.
Fiachna has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Cardona!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Fiachna (7) vs (2) Cardona
Fiachna works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Fiachna (10) vs (2) Cardona#SUB#
Fiachna is persistently looking for the submission but Cardona is defending it well.
Fiachna controlling well, preventing Cardona from escaping the position. #SUB#
Fiachna is looking for the choke from the back position but Cardona is controlling his hands well. #T3##SUB#
Fiachna looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Fiachna tightening his grip on Cardona, looking for the choke.
Cardona is really stuck here. #SUB#
Cardona defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Fiachna's arms.
Cardona is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Fiachna off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Cardona preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Fiachna. #SUB#
Fiachna looking for the RNC.
Cardona is really stuck here. #SUB#
Fiachna is looking for the choke from the back position but Cardona is controlling his hands well.
Cardona wants to escape the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Fiachna'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.#T4##SUB#
Fiachna is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Cardona knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Cardona for a finish.
Cardona wants to escape the position. #SUB#
Cardona showing good submission defense here. #SUB#
Fiachna patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Fiachna is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Cardona knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Cardona for a finish.
Cardona can't escape the position. #SUB#
Fiachna has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Cardona has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #SUB#
Fiachna looking for the choke from the back.
I really don't envy Cardona right now. #T5##SUB#
Cardona showing good submission defense here. #SUB#
Cardona is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #SUB#
Fiachna is persistently looking for the submission but Cardona is defending it well. #SUB#
Fiachna tightening his grip on Cardona, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Fiachna is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Fiachna controlling well, preventing Cardona from escaping the position. #SUB#
Cardona showing good submission defense here. #SUB#
Fiachna has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Cardona has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #T6#
Fiachna doesn't have the hooks in and Cardona manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (10) vs (4) Cardona
Cardona trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiachna looking for a sweep. Not yet Fiachna, not yet. #SUB2#
Cardona thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Cardona thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cardona tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiachna is retaining full guard.
Fiachna lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (12) vs (4) Cardona
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Cardona keeping full guard, as Fiachna tries to pass. #SUB2#
Cardona working for a triangle but Fiachna defends it easily.
Fiachna slips nicely into half guard.#T7#
Fiachna trying to pass the guard but Cardona defending well.
Cardona wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Cardona is defending against the submission attempts here by Fiachna.
Fiachna passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (15) vs (4) Cardona
Fiachna wants to take his opponent's back but Cardona doesn't allow it.
Fiachna mounts Cardona! Really nice guard pass there!
Fiachna fails to take his opponent's back.
Fiachna moves to the back position.
Score +3 for taking back: Fiachna (18) vs (4) Cardona#SUB#
Cardona defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Fiachna's arms. #T8##SUB#
Fiachna is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Fiachna controlling well, preventing Cardona from escaping the position. #SUB#
Fiachna looking for the choke but no joy.
Cardona manages to reverse the position and now he's in Fiachna's guard. Nice work there by Cardona.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (18) vs (6) Cardona
Fiachna manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cardona manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (20) vs (6) Cardona
Cardona is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Cardona looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fiachna passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (23) vs (6) Cardona
Fiachna moves into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Fiachna (25) vs (6) Cardona#T9#
Cardona is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Fiachna with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Fiachna mounts Cardona! Really nice guard pass there!
Fiachna moves to take his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Fiachna (28) vs (6) Cardona
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Cardona breaks Fiachna's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (28) vs (8) Cardona#SUB2#
Cardona 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.
Cardona looks winded!
Fiachna 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: Fiachna (30) vs (8) Cardona
Cardona is trying to get back to full guard.#T10#
Fiachna works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (33) vs (8) Cardona
Fiachna is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Cardona is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Fiachna (36) vs (8) Cardona#SUB#
Fiachna looking for the choke from the back.
Cardona can't escape the position.
Fiachna will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Fiachna has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Cardona is in real trouble here. Fiachna gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Cardona is tapping out! Fiachna wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Darragh Fiachna!
Our winner, Darragh Fiachna, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Bots de Garra 4
Date: Apr 21, 2023

187 cm
29 yrs
216 lbs

172 cm
44 yrs
164 lbs

Zan

Event: Bots de Garra 3
Date: Apr 20, 2023

187 cm
29 yrs
216 lbs

180 cm
41 yrs
158 lbs

Durden

Event: Bots de Garra 2
Date: Apr 19, 2023

187 cm
29 yrs
216 lbs

190 cm
34 yrs
227 lbs

Event: Bots de Garra 1
Date: Apr 18, 2023

185 cm
34 yrs
201 lbs

187 cm
29 yrs
216 lbs

Event: CWC 321 - Trump vs Steel
Date: Sep 11, 2022

183 cm
39 yrs
208 lbs

187 cm
26 yrs
216 lbs

Average

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 26 losses; Joe Average! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Average bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Average (4) vs (0) Fiachna
Average tries to advance to mount but can't.
Fiachna wants to control but Average postures up.
Fiachna looking for a sweep but Average has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Average (6) vs (0) Fiachna
Fiachna is trying to escape the mount.
Average tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiachna is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fiachna tries to lock up and control but Average gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T1#
Fiachna is working to get back to half guard.
Fiachna tries to hold on but Average pushes him away.
Fiachna is wriggling around trying to escape. #SUB#
Average has control of Fiachna's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Fiachna regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Fiachna working to try and regain half guard.
Average controlling the pace for now.
Average looking to control but Fiachna is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Fiachna is trying to escape the mount.
Fiachna is just holding on here. Average manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Average (9) vs (0) Fiachna
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fiachna rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Fiachna tries to get to full guard but Average has control of the leg.
Average looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Average is working hard here to advance position.
Average prevents Fiachna from improving his position.#SUB#
Average is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T3#
Average controlling the action here.
Fiachna wants to control but Average is keeping busy.
Average wants to control but Fiachna is keeping him busy.
Fiachna is trying to maintain the position but Average is very close to passing his half guard.
Average tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fiachna knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fiachna is in trouble now - Average has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Average (12) vs (0) Fiachna
Fiachna is working to get back to half guard. #T4#
Fiachna regains half guard.
Still in half guard, Average seems content to control.
Fiachna trying to control here.
Fiachna tries to get to full guard but Average has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Average is trying to control the action in half guard but Fiachna is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Average trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Fiachna looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Average is pressing down on Fiachna's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fiachna is holding on for now. #T5#
Fiachna moves into full guard.
Average stays in close to Fiachna's body and controls the position.
Average slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Average (15) vs (0) Fiachna
Average wants to control but Fiachna is keeping him busy.
Fiachna gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Average controlling the action here.#T6##SUB2#
Fiachna is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Average pulls his head out easily.
Fiachna wants to improve his position but Average is controlling well. #SUB2#
Fiachna looking for submissions off his back.
Average prevents Fiachna from improving his position.#SUB#
Average seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Fiachna looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Average passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Average (18) vs (0) Fiachna
Fiachna regains half guard.#SUB2#
Fiachna looking for submissions off his back.
Average slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Fiachna looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fiachna is trying to get back to full guard.#T8#
Average looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Average is trying to control the action in half guard but Fiachna is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fiachna wants to control but Average passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Average (21) vs (0) Fiachna
Fiachna is looking to regain half guard here but Average keeps moving and retains side control.
Fiachna gets back to half guard.
Average is looking to advance position but Fiachna won't allow it.
Fiachna has his hands clasped together around Average's back. He's all about the action.
Fiachna wants to control but Average is keeping busy. #T9#
Fiachna is looking to improve his position.
Fiachna trying to control from the bottom.
Average slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Average is looking for a kimura here.
Fiachna wants to improve his position but Average is controlling well. #T10#
Fiachna gets full guard.
Average pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fiachna is keeping the position for now.
Average passes Fiachna's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Average is trying to control the action in half guard but Fiachna is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Average takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Fiachna actively working from the bottom here.
Average wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fiachna keeps working.
Fiachna is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Fiachna is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Average pulls his head out easily. #T11#
Fiachna is looking to improve his position.
Average is keen to just control but Fiachna is a slippery customer.
Fiachna wants to control the action here but instead Average manages to pass to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Average (24) vs (0) Fiachna
Fiachna manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Fiachna is looking to improve his position.
Average frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Average (27) vs (0) Fiachna
Average is trying to take his opponent's back.
Fiachna really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T12#
Average looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fiachna is trying to escape the mount. #SUB#
Average has hold of Fiachna's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Fiachna manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Average wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Average looking to control but Fiachna is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Average avoids the attempt from Fiachna to control.
Average takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T13#
Average avoids the attempt from Fiachna to control.
Fiachna tries to reverse the position but Average maintains control.
Average tries to control but Fiachna wriggling away.
Fiachna is desperately trying to improve his position but Average has a good base and remains in mount.
Fiachna regains half guard.
Fiachna moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Fiachna looking for a guillotine here but Average defends easily. #T14#
Fiachna tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fiachna is trying to keep Average in close. #SUB2#
Average avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Average is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Average stands and throws Fiachna's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Average (30) vs (0) Fiachna

And that's the end of the fight!
Average takes the fight on points by 30 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Joe Average thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CWC 320 - Fiso vs Brown
Date: Sep 04, 2022

187 cm
26 yrs
216 lbs

199 cm
36 yrs
222 lbs

Sobieski

Event: CWC 319 - El Toto vs Petersen
Date: Aug 28, 2022

187 cm
26 yrs
216 lbs

185 cm
31 yrs
201 lbs

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Darragh Fiachna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 27 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Diesel shoots in and bounces Fiachna off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiachna (0) vs (2) Diesel
Fiachna keeping full guard, as Diesel tries to pass.
We've been hearing good reports from Fiachna'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.#SUB#
Fiachna is looking for a triangle but Diesel pushes his legs off easily.
Diesel slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fiachna is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Diesel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiachna is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fiachna being controlled here, momentarily. #T1##SUB#
Diesel avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Fiachna is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diesel defends well.
Diesel slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Fiachna looking for a guillotine here but Diesel defends easily. #T2#
Diesel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diesel stopping the sweep attempt from Fiachna.#SUB#
Fiachna had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diesel defends it easily.#SUB#
Fiachna is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Fiachna is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diesel is aware though and is defending well.
Diesel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diesel showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Fiachna controlling the position.
Diesel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Diesel stopping the sweep attempt from Fiachna.
Fiachna has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Fiachna looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Diesel puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB#
Fiachna has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Diesel escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Diesel!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (0) vs (5) Diesel#T4#
Fiachna is looking to reverse the position.
Fiachna is working hard here to advance position.
Diesel moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Fiachna tries to bench press Diesel off him but Diesel keeps the position. #T5#
Diesel working away.
Diesel is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Fiachna will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Fiachna is trying to improve his position.
Fiachna struggling a bit here.
Fiachna is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Diesel's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Fiachna trying to control but Diesel postures up.
Well, if Diesel is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T6##SUB#
Fiachna looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fiachna slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fiachna is trying to control the position but Diesel postures up.
Fiachna looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Fiachna isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Diesel stacks Fiachna on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Diesel!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (0) vs (8) Diesel
Fiachna is looking to regain half guard here but Diesel keeps moving and retains side control. #T7#
A lull in the action here.
Fiachna holding on.
Fiachna is looking to reverse the position.
Diesel just content to control the position.
Fiachna tries to bench press Diesel off him but Diesel keeps the position.
Fiachna is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Fiachna tries to roll over but Diesel keeps him under control.#T8#
Fiachna wants to get back to full guard but Diesel has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (0) vs (11) Diesel
Diesel tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Fiachna is letting Diesel control him for a moment.
Fiachna is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Diesel working away.
Fiachna is looking for a sweep.#T9#
A lull in the action here.
Fiachna is looking to reverse the position.
Diesel controls the position.
Fiachna is looking for a sweep.
The referee asks Diesel politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Diesel prefers to stall for the moment though.
Fiachna wants to control but Diesel postures up.
Diesel gets to mount! Fiachna was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Fiachna (0) vs (13) Diesel#T10#
Fiachna is in all sorts of trouble here.
Diesel controlling from the full mount.
Fiachna wants to control but Diesel is having none of it.
Diesel takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
It looks like Diesel might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T11#
Fiachna is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Diesel is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Fiachna to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Fiachna shrugs it off.
Diesel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fiachna is wriggling around trying to escape.
Diesel content just to control the position here. #T12#
Fiachna wants to hold on but Diesel pushes him away.
Diesel controlling from mount.
Well,Fiachna is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Fiachna is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Diesel prevents Fiachna from getting the reversal.
Fiachna wants to control but Diesel is having none of it.
Diesel controlling his opponent.
Fiachna really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T13#
Fiachna tries to hold on but Diesel postures up.
Fiachna tries to reverse the position but Diesel maintains control.
Diesel content just to control the position here.
Diesel prevents Fiachna from getting the reversal.#T14#
Diesel controlling the position easily from mount.
Fiachna wants to hold on but Diesel pushes him away.
Diesel controlling the position easily from mount.
Fiachna tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diesel takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Diesel prevents Fiachna from getting the reversal.

And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel wins on points by 13 to 0.
A very excited looking Kurt Diesel made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: TWGC 37 (265+lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 19, 2022

187 cm
26 yrs
216 lbs

202 cm
31 yrs
265 lbs

Camara

Event: CWC 314 - Fiso vs Jan
Date: Jul 24, 2022

187 cm
25 yrs
216 lbs

189 cm
31 yrs
220 lbs

Andersson

Event: CWC 312 - Ziyaeddin vs Priest
Date: Jul 10, 2022

193 cm
37 yrs
207 lbs

187 cm
25 yrs
216 lbs

Jello

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 24 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Wesley Smith.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Jello feints and as Fiachna raises his hands in defense, Jello changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (0) Fiachna
Jello trying to control but Fiachna is working from the bottom.
Jello is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Fiachna is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fiachna controls Jello momentarily but Jello frees himself.
Jello trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiachna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Fiachna is looking for a triangle but Jello pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiachna keeping full guard, as Jello tries to pass. #SUB2#
Fiachna had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jello defends it easily.#T1##SUB2#
Fiachna looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jello wants to control from the top but Fiachna keeps moving.
Jello stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fiachna swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Fiachna throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jello escapes and throws Fiachna's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (5) vs (0) Fiachna
Jello wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fiachna keeps working.
Fiachna is trying to improve his position.
Fiachna gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Jello (7) vs (0) Fiachna
Fiachna really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T2#
Jello controlling from mount.
Jello moves to take his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Jello (10) vs (0) Fiachna
Jello is hanging on to Fiachna's back as he tries to escape.
Jello is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Jello keeps control of the position as Fiachna tries to break free.
Jello trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Fiachna doesn't escape.
Fiachna looking very determined here, making life difficult for Jello.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Good control from Jello.
Fiachna rolls, trying to escape but Jello keeps control of the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Jello's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Jello is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Fiachna breaks Jello's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (10) vs (2) Fiachna
Fiachna trying to control the position from guard on top but Jello is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jello looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fiachna is one step ahead there. #T4#
Fiachna trying to control but Jello is working from the bottom.
Jello 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.
Jello controlling Fiachna's posture.
Fiachna wants to pass the guard but Jello is keeping the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Jello'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.#T5#
Jello 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.
Jello is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fiachna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
My spies in LA Fitness inform me that Fiachna has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Fiachna preventing the sweep.
Jello keeping moving, preventing Fiachna from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jello is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (12) vs (2) Fiachna
Jello trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6##SUB2#
Fiachna working for submissions but it's allowed Jello to get to half guard.
Jello tries to pass to full mount but Fiachna defends it.
Jello is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fiachna tries to roll over but Jello keeps him under control.
Jello moves into full mount! Fiachna won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (15) vs (2) Fiachna
Fiachna is squirming around, avoiding Jello's attempts to control the action. #T7#
Fiachna regains half guard.
Fiachna has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jello is working away from the top position though.
Fiachna is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jello is trying to control the action in half guard but Fiachna is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fiachna trying to control from the bottom.
Jello trying to control the action but Fiachna is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Fiachna looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fiachna wants to improve his position but Jello is controlling well.
Fiachna controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T8#
Fiachna makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fiachna.
Fiachna 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: Jello (15) vs (4) Fiachna#SUB2#
Fiachna is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jello sees it coming and defends easily.
Jello works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jello looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fiachna tries to free his leg and advance position but Jello is retaining full guard. #T9#
Jello is trying to control the position but Fiachna postures up.
Fiachna preventing the sweep.
Jello keeping moving, preventing Fiachna from controlling successfully.
Fiachna tries to free his leg and advance position but Jello is retaining full guard.
Fiachna is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jello wants to sweep but no luck.
Fiachna trying to control the position from guard on top but Jello is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10##SUB2#
Fiachna is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jello is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jello has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (17) vs (4) Fiachna
Jello sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jello advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (20) vs (4) Fiachna
Jello wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fiachna keeps working.
Fiachna manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T11#
Fiachna is refusing to be controlled, as Jello sits in half guard.
Fiachna works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Fiachna is looking for a triangle but Jello pushes his legs off easily.
Jello advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (23) vs (4) Fiachna
Fiachna can't do much from the bottom here.
Fiachna holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Fiachna is trying to control Jello's posture but Jello avoids it.
Fiachna looking for a sweep but Jello has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Jello (25) vs (4) Fiachna
Jello looking to control but Fiachna is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T12#
Fiachna has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Jello (28) vs (4) Fiachna
Jello really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Fiachna.
Jello is not going to allow Fiachna to sit and survive in this position.
Jello really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Fiachna.
Fiachna can't escape the position.
Jello is trying to stick to Fiachna's back but Fiachna is turning into Jello. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Jello's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Fiachna.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (28) vs (6) Fiachna
Fiachna is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Fiachna wants to control from the top but Jello keeps moving.
Jello has control of Fiachna's left arm, preventing Fiachna from doing any damage.
Fiachna must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T13#
Jello keeping moving, preventing Fiachna from controlling successfully.
Jello seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jello has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Fiachna trying to control the position from guard on top but Jello is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jello tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T14#
Fiachna pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jello is keeping the position for now.
Jello pulls Fiachna in to control the position.
Jello tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jello is working hard here to advance position.
Jello looking to control but Fiachna passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Fiachna seems to be working for a kimura but Jello defends the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jello tries to get to full guard but Fiachna has control of the leg.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jello takes the fight on points by 28 to 6.
After winning the bout, Moldy Jello thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CWC 311 - Trump vs Nickal
Date: Jul 03, 2022

190 cm
40 yrs
225 lbs

187 cm
25 yrs
216 lbs

Jackson

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 22 losses; Tyrano Jackson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Jackson moves into the clinch.
Fiachna tries to score a body lock takedown but Jackson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Fiachna gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jackson (0) vs (2) Fiachna
Fiachna is thwarting Jackson's attempts to control the position.
Jackson's coaches at SSJ 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.#SUB2#
Fiachna is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jackson is just riding it out for now. Fiachna eventually gives up the hold.
Jackson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Fiachna is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Fiachna has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (0) vs (5) Fiachna
Fiachna takes a little break here. Jackson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T1#
Jackson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fiachna off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jackson (4) vs (5) Fiachna
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.
Fiachna just trying to survive but Jackson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
What can Fiachna do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Jackson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Fiachna for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fiachna is trying to break free.
Jackson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Fiachna tries to escape but Jackson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
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.
Jackson controlling well, preventing Fiachna from escaping the position.
Jackson controlling from the back.
Fiachna trying to control the hands but Jackson won't let him.
Jackson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Jackson is not going to allow Fiachna to sit and survive in this position. #T4#
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.
Fiachna turns into Jackson and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (4) vs (7) Fiachna
My spies in LA Fitness inform me that Fiachna has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Jackson has his hands on Fiachna's head, controlling the position.
Fiachna pushes down on Jackson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jackson wants to improve his position but Fiachna is controlling well. #T5##SUB2#
Fiachna is trying to work for a kimura but Jackson is defending well. #SUB2#
Fiachna is working for a submission of some sort.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.
Fiachna frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (4) vs (10) Fiachna
Jackson can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson is working hard here to advance position.#T6#
Fiachna looking to control but Jackson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jackson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fiachna content just to control the position here.
Jackson can't escape the position.
Jackson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jackson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Fiachna has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Fiachna is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jackson sees it coming and defends easily.#T7#
Jackson is staying active underneath Fiachna, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jackson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fiachna pushes down on Jackson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.#T8#
Jackson manages to get to full guard.
Jackson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Fiachna preventing the sweep.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fiachna pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T9#
Jackson controlling the position.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Fiachna controlling him for the moment.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Fiachna tries to pass.
Fiachna sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jackson's guard.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Fiachna has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Fiachna seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Fiachna looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Fiachna is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T10#
Jackson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jackson controls Fiachna momentarily but Fiachna frees himself.
Fiachna trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom. #T11#
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
Jackson managing to control the position.
Jackson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (6) vs (10) Fiachna
Jackson looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Fiachna had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jackson defends it easily.
Fiachna is trying to keep Jackson in close. #T12#
Jackson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jackson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB2#
Fiachna has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jackson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Fiachna throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fiachna swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T13#
Jackson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fiachna can't keep his opponent in guard - Jackson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fiachna tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.
Fiachna trying to control but Jackson postures up.
Jackson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T14#
Fiachna wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fiachna is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Fiachna actively working from the bottom here.
Fiachna tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.
Fiachna wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy.
Jackson stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiachna is trying to maintain the position but Jackson is very close to passing his half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fiachna wins on points by 10 to 6.
Darragh Fiachna seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CWC 310 - ALL OUT WAR
Date: Jun 26, 2022

187 cm
25 yrs
216 lbs

185 cm
36 yrs
203 lbs

Priest

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Darragh Fiachna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 25 losses; Judas Priest!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Priest gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Priest tightens his grip and picks Fiachna up, before dumping him to the ground. Fiachna manages to land in guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiachna (0) vs (2) Priest
Fiachna not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Priest trying to control but Fiachna is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Fiachna has his foot on Priest's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Priest works his way back into a safe position though.
Priest looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Priest won't allow Fiachna to sweep him here.
Fiachna is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priest tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiachna is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Priest avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Fiachna working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Priest doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Priest manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Fiachna is looking to sweep but instead, Priest has passed into half guard.
Priest wants to free his trapped foot but Fiachna is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fiachna tries to get to full guard but Priest has control of the leg. #SUB#
Fiachna actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Fiachna looking for submissions off his back.
Priest is keen to just control but Fiachna is a slippery customer.#T2#
Fiachna is trying to control but can't.
Well, if Priest is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Fiachna is looking to control Priest's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fiachna avoid being mounted?
Priest content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Fiachna is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Priest pulls his head out easily.
Fiachna is looking to control Priest's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fiachna avoid being mounted?
Priest is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (0) vs (5) Priest
Priest controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Fiachna is desperately trying to improve his position but Priest has a good base and remains in mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Fiachna'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.
Priest takes Fiachna's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Fiachna is in trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Fiachna (0) vs (8) Priest
Priest doesn't have the hooks in and Fiachna manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (2) vs (8) Priest
Fiachna is pushing down on Priest's leg trying to pass to half guard. Priest is fighting to maintain full guard but Fiachna has managed to sneak the leg through.#T4#
Priest is looking to control Fiachna's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Priest avoid being mounted?
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Fiachna is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Fiachna is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Priest sees it coming and defends easily.
Fiachna is keen to just control but Priest is a slippery customer.
Priest has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Priest gets full guard.
Priest looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fiachna is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Fiachna is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Priest is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Priest has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (2) vs (10) Priest#T5##SUB#
Priest avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fiachna is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Fiachna has an active guard here but Priest has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB#
Fiachna looking for subs from the bottom but Priest mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (2) vs (13) Priest
Fiachna is squirming around, avoiding Priest's attempts to control the action. #T6#
Fiachna sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Fiachna looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fiachna trying to control but Priest postures up.
Priest passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (2) vs (16) Priest
Fiachna wants to control but Priest postures up.
Priest is looking to take a break and control but Fiachna is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fiachna tries to improve position but can't. #T7#
Priest controlling the position.
Fiachna manages to work his way to half guard, despite Priest's best efforts.
Priest passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (2) vs (19) Priest
Fiachna is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fiachna has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Fiachna (2) vs (22) Priest
Priest tries to get the hooks in deep but Fiachna pushed the leg off.
I really don't envy Fiachna right now. #SUB2#
Priest tightening his grip on Fiachna, looking for the choke.
Fiachna can't escape the position. #T8#
Priest has good solid back control here.
Fiachna trying to control the action but Priest just sinks the hooks in.
Priest is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Let's hope that Priest has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Will Priest go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position? #T9#
Priest has the hooks in. Fiachna is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
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.
Fiachna rolls, trying to escape but Priest keeps control of the position.
What can Fiachna do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Priest is looking to control Fiachna but Fiachna is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Fiachna tries to escape but Priest has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T10#
Priest is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Fiachna rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Fiachna is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Priest pulls his head out easily.
Priest is taking a breather. Fiachna 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.
Fiachna is looking for a sweep. Priest is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fiachna wants to get back to full guard but Priest has mounted him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (2) vs (25) Priest
Fiachna is looking to improve his position but Priest isn't that keen on the idea.
Fiachna looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Fiachna (2) vs (28) Priest#T11#
Priest slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish. #SUB2#
Priest working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Fiachna trying to control the hands but Priest won't let him.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Priest's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #SUB2#
Fiachna tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Priest has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Fiachna is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Judas Priest!
A relieved looking Judas Priest thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: CWC 309 - Steel vs Pavlov
Date: Jun 19, 2022

186 cm
31 yrs
199 lbs

187 cm
25 yrs
216 lbs

Ziyaeddin

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 8 losses; Amir Ziyaeddin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Russell Pearce and Lou da Vinci.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ziyaeddin.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ziyaeddin (4) vs (0) Fiachna
We've been hearing good reports from Ziyaeddin's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Fiachna tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fiachna can't do much from the bottom here.
Ziyaeddin wants to control but Fiachna is keeping him busy.
Fiachna tries to bench press Ziyaeddin off him but Ziyaeddin keeps the position.
Fiachna keeps trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiachna is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fiachna is letting Ziyaeddin control him for a moment. #T1#
Fiachna tries to buck Ziyaeddin off but Ziyaeddin is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Fiachna's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fiachna is not content to let Ziyaeddin control the position.
Fiachna manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Ziyaeddin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fiachna is just riding it out for now. Ziyaeddin eventually gives up the hold.
Fiachna wants to control but Ziyaeddin is keeping busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T2##SUB2#
Fiachna looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fiachna won't allow Ziyaeddin to pass to mount.
Fiachna moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ziyaeddin wants to pass the guard but Fiachna is keeping the position.
Fiachna wants to control but Ziyaeddin passes easily into half guard.
Ziyaeddin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ziyaeddin is trying to control. Fiachna wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ziyaeddin trying to mount his opponent but Fiachna defends it.
Ziyaeddin is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Fiachna!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ziyaeddin (7) vs (0) Fiachna#T3#
Ziyaeddin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fiachna manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Fiachna is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ziyaeddin pulls his head out easily.
Ziyaeddin controlling the action here.
Ziyaeddin trying to pass the guard but Fiachna defending well.
Fiachna tries to get to full guard but Ziyaeddin has control of the leg.
Fiachna trying to control here. #SUB2#
Fiachna looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Still in half guard, Ziyaeddin seems content to control.
Ziyaeddin is pressing down on Fiachna's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fiachna is holding on for now.
Fiachna is trying to get back to full guard.
Ziyaeddin is trying to control. Fiachna wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fiachna wants to improve his position but Ziyaeddin is controlling well.
Ziyaeddin wants to pass the guard but Fiachna is defending well.
Ziyaeddin is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Fiachna is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ziyaeddin pulls his head out easily.
Ziyaeddin wants to pass to mount but Fiachna is defending the position. #T5#
Ziyaeddin is trying to control the action in half guard but Fiachna is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Fiachna looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ziyaeddin is taking a breather. Fiachna 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.
Ziyaeddin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fiachna does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fiachna won't allow Ziyaeddin to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Fiachna looking for submissions off his back.
Ziyaeddin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fiachna tries to roll over but Ziyaeddin keeps him under control.#T6#
Ziyaeddin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fiachna keeps working.
Ziyaeddin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Fiachna is looking for a sweep. Ziyaeddin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fiachna has a hand on Ziyaeddin's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ziyaeddin takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ziyaeddin (10) vs (0) Fiachna
Ziyaeddin content just to control the position here.
Fiachna tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ziyaeddin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fiachna is trying to escape the mount.
Ziyaeddin controlling from the full mount. #T7#
Fiachna working to try and regain half guard.
Ziyaeddin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ziyaeddin is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Fiachna is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Ziyaeddin (13) vs (0) Fiachna
Ziyaeddin biding his time, controlling Fiachna.
Fiachna tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Fiachna regains half guard.
Ziyaeddin trying to control the pace. #T8#
Ziyaeddin prevents Fiachna from improving his position.
Fiachna is refusing to be controlled, as Ziyaeddin sits in half guard.
Fiachna trying to hold on to Ziyaeddin's head to control him but Ziyaeddin postures up. #SUB#
Fiachna is defending against the submission attempts here by Ziyaeddin.
Fiachna is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ziyaeddin works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ziyaeddin (16) vs (0) Fiachna#T9#
Ziyaeddin controlling from mount.
Ziyaeddin trying to control but Fiachna is having none of it.
Fiachna working to try and regain half guard. #SUB#
Ziyaeddin with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Fiachna is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ziyaeddin pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Fiachna sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Fiachna looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T10#
Fiachna trying to hold on to Ziyaeddin's head to control him but Ziyaeddin postures up.
Ziyaeddin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Fiachna looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Fiachna looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fiachna tries to get to full guard but Ziyaeddin has control of the leg.
Ziyaeddin controlling the action here.#T11#
Fiachna is looking for a sweep. Ziyaeddin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ziyaeddin wants to control but Fiachna is keeping him busy.
Ziyaeddin is looking to advance position but Fiachna won't allow it.
Fiachna is refusing to be controlled, as Ziyaeddin sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Fiachna looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Fiachna is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ziyaeddin pulls his head out easily.
Ziyaeddin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fiachna knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fiachna is trying to get back to full guard.#T12##SUB2#
Fiachna actively working from the bottom here.
Fiachna is in trouble now - Ziyaeddin has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ziyaeddin (19) vs (0) Fiachna
Ziyaeddin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fiachna really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fiachna is squirming around, avoiding Ziyaeddin's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fiachna tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T13#
Fiachna tries to lock up and control but Ziyaeddin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Ziyaeddin with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Ziyaeddin controlling the position easily from mount.
Fiachna is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ziyaeddin content just to control the position here.
Fiachna is desperately trying to improve his position but Ziyaeddin has a good base and remains in mount.#T14#
Ziyaeddin avoids the attempt from Fiachna to control.
Fiachna is working to get back to half guard.
Ziyaeddin takes Fiachna's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Fiachna is in trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Ziyaeddin (22) vs (0) Fiachna
Fiachna rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Fiachna is pressing down on Ziyaeddin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ziyaeddin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiachna tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Fiachna throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ziyaeddin uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ziyaeddin (25) vs (0) Fiachna#SUB#
Ziyaeddin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fiachna, who protects the arm well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ziyaeddin takes the fight on points by 25 to 0.
Amir Ziyaeddin retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Amir Ziyaeddin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CWC 307 - Dyon vs Steel
Date: Jun 05, 2022

190 cm
39 yrs
225 lbs

187 cm
25 yrs
216 lbs

Jackson

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 19 losses; Tyrano Jackson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Franklyn Lucas and Alyssa Summers.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Jackson drives through with a takedown into Fiachna's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jackson (2) vs (0) Fiachna
Fiachna manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jackson manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (2) vs (2) Fiachna
Fiachna advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (2) vs (5) Fiachna
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson struggling a bit here.
Jackson is looking to reverse the position.
Jackson is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Fiachna tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fiachna has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Fiachna tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fiachna has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Jackson wants to control but Fiachna postures up.
Jackson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Fiachna is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Fiachna is trying to work for a kimura but Jackson is defending well.
Jackson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fiachna's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fiachna's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jackson (6) vs (5) Fiachna
Fiachna wants to escape the position.
Fiachna manages to reverse the position and now he's in Jackson's guard. Nice work there by Fiachna.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (6) vs (7) Fiachna#SUB#
Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2##SUB2#
Fiachna drops back looking for a leg! Jackson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jackson manages to kick Fiachna off! Fiachna jumps back into Jackson's guard.
Fiachna trying to move into half guard but instead Jackson has managed to sweep!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (8) vs (7) Fiachna
Fiachna being controlled here, momentarily.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fiachna is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Jackson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jackson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3##SUB2#
Fiachna is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jackson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Jackson is posturing up here but Fiachna has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Jackson tries to roll out but it's too tight and Jackson has to tap! Slick submission there by Fiachna!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Darragh Fiachna!
A relieved looking Darragh Fiachna thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: CWC 306 - Halli vs Brown
Date: May 29, 2022

190 cm
42 yrs
200 lbs

187 cm
25 yrs
216 lbs

Schultz

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 36 losses; Mike Schultz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Dean Styles and Alyssa Summers.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Schultz gets a double leg takedown into Fiachna's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Schultz (2) vs (0) Fiachna
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schultz stays in close to Fiachna's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Schultz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fiachna has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Schultz has managed to get both his arms back between Fiachna's legs - danger averted.
Schultz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Fiachna had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Schultz defends it easily.
Schultz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiachna looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Schultz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Our spies down at at Shadow Warriors (KT) inform us that Fiachna has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T1##SUB2#
Fiachna working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Schultz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Schultz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Schultz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Schultz controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Fiachna has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Schultz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Schultz sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Fiachna doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Schultz paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Fiachna - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Darragh Fiachna!
A very excited looking Darragh Fiachna made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: CWC 304 - Walters vs Steel
Date: May 15, 2022

180 cm
39 yrs
220 lbs

187 cm
25 yrs
216 lbs

Dalton

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 30 wins and 29 losses; Pacer Dalton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Dalton shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dalton was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Dalton (4) vs (0) Fiachna
Fiachna is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dalton off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dalton (4) vs (4) Fiachna#SUB2#
Fiachna working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Dalton can't escape the position. #SUB2#
Fiachna is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Dalton defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Dalton looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Dalton holding on to Fiachna's left wrist, preventing the choke.
Dalton trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Fiachna is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Fiachna not allowing Dalton to control his hands.
Dalton is really stuck here. #T1#
Fiachna wants to control but Dalton is keeping busy.#SUB2#
Dalton 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 Fiachna gets his way!
Fiachna controlling well, preventing Dalton from escaping the position.
Dalton holding on to Fiachna's left wrist, preventing the choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dalton can't escape the position.
Dalton rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Dalton wants to improve his position but Fiachna is controlling well.
Fiachna wants to control but Dalton is keeping him busy.
Fiachna might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dalton haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Fiachna trying to pass the guard but Dalton defending well.
Dalton keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T2#
Fiachna is thwarting Dalton's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Fiachna seems to be working for a kimura but Dalton defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Fiachna seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Fiachna is trying to work for a kimura but Dalton is defending well.
Dalton wants to control but Fiachna is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dalton gets back to full guard.
Dalton has his hands on Fiachna's head, controlling the position.
Dalton continues to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Dalton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fiachna slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Fiachna stopping the sweep attempt from Dalton.
Dalton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fiachna's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dalton (6) vs (4) Fiachna#SUB2#
Fiachna is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dalton showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Dalton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dalton wants to pass the guard but Fiachna is keeping the position.
Dalton stopping the sweep attempt from Fiachna.
Dalton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
Fiachna has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dalton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dalton seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Fiachna for as long as he can get away with.
Dalton passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (9) vs (4) Fiachna
Fiachna is trying to control Dalton's posture but Dalton avoids it.
Dalton is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Fiachna's shoulder. That is not cool.
More hug and hope from Dalton.
Fiachna is trying to control Dalton's posture but Dalton avoids it. #T5#
Fiachna is being controlled here.
Fiachna is looking to reverse the position.
Dalton is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Fiachna is trying to get back to half guard.
Fiachna wants to control but Dalton postures up.
Fiachna tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dalton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dalton staying calm.
Fiachna is looking for a sweep.#T6#
Dalton is looking to take a break and control but Fiachna is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Fiachna can't do much from the bottom here.
Fiachna has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Fiachna is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Dalton is staying active.
Dalton takes a little break here. Fiachna wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Fiachna is looking to regain half guard here but Dalton keeps moving and retains side control.
Dalton is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Fiachna's shoulder. That is not cool.
Fiachna is looking to reverse the position.#T7#
Dalton controlling from side mount.
Fiachna wants to control but Dalton postures up.
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.
Fiachna tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fiachna being controlled for a moment.
Fiachna is looking to reverse the position.
Dalton controls the position.
Dalton wants to control but Fiachna is keeping him busy.
Fiachna is looking to regain half guard here but Dalton keeps moving and retains side control.
Dalton looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Fiachna can't do much from the bottom here.
Fiachna tries to bench press Dalton off him but Dalton keeps the position. #T8#
Fiachna is letting Dalton control him for a moment.
Fiachna tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fiachna is being controlled here.
Fiachna is trying to improve his position.
Dalton takes a little break here. Fiachna wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Fiachna tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dalton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dalton is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Fiachna will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Fiachna is looking for a sweep.
Dalton controls the position from side control.#T9#
Dalton's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Fiachna is looking for a sweep.
Dalton is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Fiachna will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Fiachna tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dalton controlling the position from side mount.
Fiachna tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dalton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T10#
Dalton controls the position.
Fiachna is trying to control Dalton's posture but Dalton avoids it.
Dalton is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Fiachna will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Dalton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fiachna keeps working.
Dalton in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Fiachna is trying to get back to half guard.
Fiachna being controlled for a moment.
Fiachna is trying to improve his position.
Fiachna is being controlled here. #T11#
Fiachna tries to buck Dalton off but Dalton is having none of it.
Fiachna is trying to control Dalton's posture but Dalton avoids it.
Fiachna tries to improve position but can't.
Dalton takes a little break here. Fiachna wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Dalton trying to control the position but Fiachna is working away.
Dalton controlling the position.
Fiachna is trying to improve his position.#T12#
Dalton is staying tight to Fiachna's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Fiachna can't do much from the bottom here.
Fiachna is trying to get back to half guard.
Dalton just content to control the position.
Fiachna manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dalton (9) vs (6) Fiachna
Dalton is staying active underneath Fiachna, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dalton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dalton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fiachna is one step ahead there.
Dalton is working hard here to advance position.#T13#
Dalton is pulling down on Fiachna's head. It's preventing any offense from Fiachna, at least for the moment.
Fiachna controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fiachna won't allow Dalton to sweep him here.
Fiachna trying to control the position from guard on top but Dalton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dalton pulls Fiachna in close to his closed guard and prevents Fiachna from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dalton wants to hit a sweep here but Fiachna passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Dalton there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (9) vs (9) Fiachna
Dalton tries to reverse the position but Fiachna maintains control.#T14#
Dalton regains half guard.
Fiachna moves into full mount! Dalton won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (9) vs (12) Fiachna
Fiachna can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dalton is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Fiachna is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Dalton has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Dalton is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Fiachna is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Dalton is surviving well by controlling Fiachna's body position as best he can.
Fiachna wants to control the pace but Dalton is squirming around nicely.
Dalton really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fiachna wins on points by 12 to 9.
Darragh Fiachna seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CWC 303 - Prelims
Date: May 08, 2022

193 cm
29 yrs
215 lbs

187 cm
25 yrs
216 lbs

Jiurgite

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 23 wins and 13 losses; Ze Jiurgite! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Jiurgite gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Jiurgite manages to pull guard.
Fiachna is stalling in the full guard.
Jiurgite seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
My spies in Shadow Warriors (KT) inform me that Fiachna has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jiurgite trying to keep a closed guard but Fiachna is proving a slippery customer.
Jiurgite seems keen to control Fiachna's posture.
Jiurgite keeping full guard, as Fiachna tries to pass. #T1##SUB#
Jiurgite looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fiachna trying to control the position from guard on top but Jiurgite is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jiurgite is trying to keep Fiachna in close.
Fiachna controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fiachna preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jiurgite is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jiurgite (2) vs (0) Fiachna
Jiurgite showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Fiachna had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jiurgite defends it easily.#T2#
Fiachna keeping moving, preventing Jiurgite from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Fiachna looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Fiachna is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Fiachna has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jiurgite can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Fiachna throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jiurgite forces his way into half guard.
Jiurgite is pressing down on Fiachna's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fiachna is holding on for now. #T3#
Fiachna is looking for a sweep. Jiurgite is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fiachna trying to control but Jiurgite postures up.
Fiachna is looking to get back to full guard here but Jiurgite has managed to pass to side control instead.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jiurgite (5) vs (0) Fiachna
Jiurgite is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Fiachna's shoulder. That is not cool.
Fiachna is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jiurgite is looking to take a break and control but Fiachna is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jiurgite working away.#T4#
Fiachna prevents Jiurgite from moving into mount.
Jiurgite trying to control the position but Fiachna is working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Jiurgite wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fiachna keeps working.
Fiachna struggling a bit here.
Jiurgite is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Fiachna's shoulder. That is not cool.
Jiurgite advances nicely into full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Jiurgite (7) vs (0) Fiachna
Fiachna gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5##SUB2#
Fiachna looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Jiurgite is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fiachna sees it coming and defends easily.
Fiachna is looking for a sweep. Jiurgite is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jiurgite is stalling here. Fiachna is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jiurgite seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Fiachna has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jiurgite (7) vs (4) Fiachna
Jiurgite is looking for a sweep.
Jiurgite trying his best to control but Fiachna has mounted him.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Jiurgite (7) vs (6) Fiachna
Fiachna wants to control the pace but Jiurgite is squirming around nicely.
Jiurgite tries to hold on but Fiachna pushes him away. #SUB2#
Fiachna jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Jiurgite manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Fiachna wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jiurgite keeps working. #T6#
Jiurgite tries to bench press Fiachna off him but Fiachna keeps the position. #SUB2#
Fiachna is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jiurgite knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jiurgite is looking to reverse the position.
Jiurgite is working hard here to advance position.
Jiurgite can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Fiachna looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T7#
Jiurgite sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Fiachna is looking for a kimura here.
Jiurgite moves into full guard.
Jiurgite looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Fiachna puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Jiurgite gets back to full guard.
Jiurgite lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jiurgite (9) vs (6) Fiachna#T8#
Jiurgite sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Fiachna had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jiurgite defends it easily.
Jiurgite showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fiachna keeping moving, preventing Jiurgite from controlling successfully.
Jiurgite stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fiachna swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T9##SUB2#
Fiachna throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fiachna keeping moving, preventing Jiurgite from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Fiachna has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jiurgite can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Fiachna had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jiurgite defends it easily.
Jiurgite pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fiachna is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Fiachna looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jiurgite passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jiurgite (12) vs (6) Fiachna
Fiachna gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T10#
Fiachna is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Jiurgite seems to be looking for submissions.
Fiachna trying to control here.
Jiurgite controlling the pace.
Fiachna is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fiachna is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jiurgite's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jiurgite's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jiurgite (12) vs (10) Fiachna
Jiurgite breaks Fiachna's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jiurgite (14) vs (10) Fiachna
Jiurgite trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiachna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11##SUB2#
Fiachna has an active guard here but Jiurgite has managed to pass into half guard.
Jiurgite wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fiachna keeps working.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jiurgite is looking to take a break and control but Fiachna is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jiurgite controlling the action here.#SUB#
Jiurgite is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fiachna sees it coming and defends easily.#T12##SUB2#
Fiachna looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fiachna is trying to control but can't.
Jiurgite moves into full mount! Fiachna won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Jiurgite (17) vs (10) Fiachna
Fiachna is trying to escape the mount.
Fiachna keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Jiurgite looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Fiachna is squirming around, avoiding Jiurgite's attempts to control the action. #T13#
Fiachna stops Jiurgite from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Fiachna working to try and regain half guard.
Fiachna is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Jiurgite has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Jiurgite (20) vs (10) Fiachna#SUB#
Jiurgite working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Fiachna tries to escape the position.
Jiurgite is looking to control Fiachna but Fiachna is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB#
Jiurgite looking for the choke from the back. #T14#
Fiachna staying busy and making it hard for Jiurgite to control.
Fiachna rolls, trying to escape but Jiurgite keeps control of the position.
Fiachna is still trying to improve position.
Fiachna looking very determined here, making life difficult for Jiurgite.
Jiurgite is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Jiurgite is not going to allow Fiachna to sit and survive in this position.
Fiachna tries to roll but Jiurgite sticks to his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Good control from Jiurgite.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jiurgite takes the fight on points by 20 to 10.

Event: CWC 301 - Prelims
Date: Apr 10, 2022

189 cm
30 yrs
220 lbs

187 cm
24 yrs
216 lbs

Andersson

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 20 losses; Frank Andersson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Andersson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Fiachna!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Andersson (4) vs (0) Fiachna
Andersson trying to control the action but Fiachna is working from the bottom.
Fiachna tries to buck Andersson off but Andersson is having none of it.
Fiachna struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Andersson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fiachna knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Andersson trying to control the position but Fiachna is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Andersson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Fiachna rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Andersson's guard! Nice work there by Fiachna!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andersson (4) vs (2) Fiachna
Fiachna wants to pass the guard but Andersson is keeping the position.#SUB#
Andersson is looking for a triangle but Fiachna pushes his legs off easily. #T1#
Fiachna trying to control but Andersson is working from the bottom.
Andersson wants to sweep but no luck.
Andersson keeping moving, preventing Fiachna from controlling successfully.
Fiachna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Andersson looking for a guillotine here but Fiachna defends easily. #SUB#
Andersson has an active guard here but Fiachna has managed to pass into half guard. #T2#
Andersson tries to get to full guard but Fiachna has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fiachna seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Andersson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fiachna pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Andersson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fiachna pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Andersson actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Fiachna wants to take a breather but Andersson is having none of it.
Fiachna wants to pass to mount but Andersson is defending the position. #SUB#
Andersson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Andersson looking for submissions off his back.
Andersson wants to control but Fiachna is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4##SUB#
Andersson looking for submissions off his back.
Fiachna stalling. #SUB2#
Andersson is defending against the submission attempts here by Fiachna.
Fiachna seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Andersson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T5##SUB#
Andersson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Fiachna is working for a submission of some sort.
Andersson trying to control but Fiachna postures up.
Fiachna trying to pass the guard but Andersson defending well.
Andersson moves into full guard.
Fiachna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Andersson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6##SUB#
Andersson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Andersson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Fiachna has picked Andersson up and slammed him! Andersson can't keep hold of the triangle and Fiachna manages to pass to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Andersson (4) vs (5) Fiachna
Andersson is looking for a sweep.
Andersson is working hard here to advance position.#T7##SUB2#
Fiachna is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Andersson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Andersson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at kill or be killed F boring Fights, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Fiachna wants to control for a moment but Andersson uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Andersson is trying to get back to full guard.
Fiachna is looking to take a break and control but Andersson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Andersson is looking to control Fiachna's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Andersson avoid being mounted?
My spies in Shadow Warriors (KT) inform me that Fiachna has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T8##SUB#
Andersson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fiachna pulls his head out easily.
Fiachna works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Andersson (4) vs (8) Fiachna#SUB2#
Fiachna is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Andersson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Fiachna goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Andersson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Fiachna but great work by Andersson.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Andersson (8) vs (8) Fiachna
Fiachna is looking to regain half guard here but Andersson keeps moving and retains side control. #T9#
Andersson has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Andersson (10) vs (8) Fiachna
Andersson takes Fiachna's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Andersson (13) vs (8) Fiachna
Fiachna wants to escape the position.
Andersson trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position. #SUB#
Andersson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Fiachna is defending well though. Andersson let's go of the attempt for now.
Fiachna trying to control the action but Andersson just sinks the hooks in.
Fiachna staying busy and making it hard for Andersson to control.
Andersson avoiding Fiachna 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Andersson looking for the RNC. #T10#
Fiachna can't escape the position. #SUB#
Fiachna defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Fiachna wants to escape the position. #SUB#
Fiachna 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 Andersson gets his way!
Andersson doesn't have the hooks in and Fiachna manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andersson (13) vs (10) Fiachna
Fiachna looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Andersson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fiachna defends well.#T11#
Fiachna slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Fiachna wants to control from the top but Andersson keeps moving.
Andersson wants to sweep here but Fiachna controlling him for the moment.
Andersson keeping moving, preventing Fiachna from controlling successfully. #T12##SUB2#
Fiachna drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fiachna jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Andersson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Andersson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Andersson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fiachna defends well.
Fiachna passes Andersson's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T13##SUB2#
Fiachna is looking for a kimura here.
Andersson is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Fiachna is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Andersson is trying to get back to full guard.
Fiachna is trying to control the action in half guard but Andersson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Andersson looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Fiachna pushes past his half guard into mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Andersson (13) vs (13) Fiachna#T14#
Fiachna mounts Andersson! Really nice guard pass there!
Andersson has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Andersson (13) vs (16) Fiachna
Fiachna keeps control of the position as Andersson tries to break free. #SUB2#
Fiachna has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Fiachna is looking to control Andersson but Andersson is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andersson is in bad spot here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fiachna wins on points by 16 to 13.
Darragh Fiachna seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CWC 300 - SUPERNOVA Prelims 2
Date: Apr 03, 2022

187 cm
24 yrs
216 lbs

190 cm
34 yrs
205 lbs