 |
Play
by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Mugshot shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mugshot tries to move into range but Couceiro moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Muggy Mugshot has been cut.
Mugshot misses with a hook.#TD2#
Couceiro fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mugshot to the ground. Couceiro is now in Mugshot's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Couceiro's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Couceiro is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mugshot has momentary wrist control but Couceiro slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Couceiro works over Mugshot with some ground and pound from guard.
Couceiro working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Couceiro is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #CUT2#Muggy Mugshot's cut is getting worse.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Couceiro scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#CUT2#Muggy Mugshot's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Couceiro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Couceiro working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #CUT2#Jeez, Muggy Mugshot's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Muggy Mugshot's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Xandao Couceiro!
Our winner, Xandao Couceiro, 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:
GAMMA#1018 Buster v Milo
Date: Sep 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Thorsby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Couceiro moves away.
Couceiro throwing a counter right hand but Thorsby manages to avoid it.
Couceiro missing with a left hand there. Thorsby was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thorsby! But no joy.
Couceiro misses with a straight left.
Couceiro walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Thorsby misses with a body shot.
Couceiro closes the distance looking to clinch
and Thorsby counters with a nice uppercut.
Couceiro on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Thorsby.
Couceiro tries to clinch but Thorsby is having none of it. #CL#
Couceiro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thorsby is pressed up against the cage. Couceiro has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Thorsby down to the mat. Thorsby avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice straight punches there by Thorsby. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thorsby.#T1#
Couceiro fails to land the takedown.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thorsby! But no joy.
Thorsby takes a swing at Couceiro's ribcage but misses.
Thorsby lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Couceiro circles away quickly and effectively.
Thorsby scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Couceiro doesn't seem bothered though.
Couceiro avoids the body shot from Thorsby.
Couceiro throwing a counter right hand but Thorsby manages to avoid it.
Couceiro tries to clinch up
and Thorsby counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Couceiro takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thorsby lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Thorsby scores with a leg kick.
Thorsby attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Couceiro tries to clinch up#KD2#
and Thorsby counters with a crisp right hand that drops Couceiro! Thorsby lets Couceiro back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Couceiro is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Couceiro tries to clinch up but Thorsby circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Couceiro clinches.
Thorsby blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thorsby pushes Couceiro back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Thorsby lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Couceiro backwards.
Thorsby leaning against his opponent.
Thorsby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Couceiro's elbow.
Thorsby is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Couceiro tries to pull guard but Thorsby holds him up against the cage and eventually Couceiro drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xandao Couceiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thorsby blocks an uppercut.
#T3#
Couceiro is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Thorsby is pushing Couceiro up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Couceiro prevents a body shot from Thorsby.
Thorsby misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Thorsby - that landed with a thud.
Thorsby is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Still in the clinch, Thorsby scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thorsby digs a right hand underneath Couceiro's ribcage. Couceiro let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hand to the body from Couceiro.
Couceiro jumps guard but Thorsby turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A left hand lands to the body for Thorsby.
Thorsby is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Couceiro is looking to take this one to the mat.
Thorsby taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T4#
Couceiro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thorsby's elbow.
Thorsby lands with a left to the head.
Thorsby pressing his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Couceiro.
Couceiro swings wildly with an uppercut but Thorsby uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thorsby.
Couceiro is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Thorsby gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Thorsby misses with the head strike.
Thorsby slows down the pace here.
Thorsby taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Thorsby is working Couceiro over against the cage.
Couceiro is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thorsby lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Couceiro backwards.
Couceiro tries a body shot but Thorsby blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Svend Thorsby dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Thorsby misses the shot to the body.
Couceiro half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Thorsby has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thorsby uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Couceiro.
Thorsby thumps Couceiro with a low kick.
Thorsby thuds a left hand into Couceiro's body.
Couceiro takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Couceiro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thorsby moves into range and connects with a jab.
Oh Couceiro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thorsby connects with a body shot.
Couceiro seems to have got his legs back now.
Thorsby works the jab nicely.
Thorsby misses with a body shot.
Svend Thorsby seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Couceiro walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Couceiro limp body while Thorsby jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Svend Thorsby!
A victorious Svend Thorsby thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
|
|
|
Event:
GAMMA#1012 Orlando v Tucker
Date: Aug 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Batirovenkekikala throws a shot from downtown. Couceiro moves away and avoids it.
Couceiro goes for a double leg but Batirovenkekikala avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Batirovenkekikala continues to drive forward.
A short uppercut from Batirovenkekikala.
Batirovenkekikala stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Batirovenkekikala lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Batirovenkekikala.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Batirovenkekikala.
Batirovenkekikala lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Couceiro backwards.
Couceiro can't get the takedown.
Batirovenkekikala has a couple of punches blocked by Couceiro.
Couceiro drops down looking for an ankle pick but Batirovenkekikala pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xandao Couceiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Batirovenkekikala looks to throw the jab but Couceiro is out of range.
Nice shot by Batirovenkekikala.
Batirovenkekikala works Couceiro's body with a nice hook.
Batirovenkekikala throws a shot from downtown. Couceiro moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Batirovenkekikala darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Batirovenkekikala looks to land a right hand but Couceiro moved out of range.
Couceiro tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Batirovenkekikala manages to circle out of the way.
Couceiro takes one to the chin there.#ROC2#Couceiro is rocked!#T1#
Batirovenkekikala drops Couceiro with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Couceiro! Batirovenkekikala dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala!
A relieved looking Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala 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:
GAMMA#1007 Karim v Riker
Date: Jul 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Couceiro misses with a takedown attempt
and Dispatch Regulator makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Couceiro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Couceiro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Couceiro shoots for a double leg takedown but Dispatch Regulator sprawls well. He's pushed Couceiro's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Couceiro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xandao Couceiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.#KD2#
Dispatch Regulator lands a big uppercut and Couceiro crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Couceiro looks OK. Dispatch Regulator waves Couceiro back to his feet!
Dispatch Regulator cracks Couceiro with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chronian Dispatch Regulator!
Chronian Dispatch Regulator seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
|
|
|
Event:
GAMMA#1003 Orlando v Aurelius
Date: Jun 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Couceiro shoots in for a takedown but Svenkter shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Couceiro doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Couceiro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Couceiro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Svenkter counters with a crisp right that sends Couceiro to the canvas! Svenkter follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hargol Svenkter!
A less than humble Hargol Svenkter misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
|
|
|
Event:
GAMMA#1000 Aurelius v Orlando
Date: May 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Riker swings for the body but Couceiro moves out of range.
Riker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Couceiro.
Riker slaps away a takedown attempt from Couceiro, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Riker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Riker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Couceiro doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Riker counter with a right hand.
No luck for Couceiro with that takedown attempt.
Riker swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
William Riker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xandao Couceiro.
Couceiro shoots in for a takedown but Riker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
As Couceiro looks to move away, Riker throws a big counter combo but Couceiro just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couceiro circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Riker. Couceiro falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Riker!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). William Riker!
William Riker decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
|
|
|
Event:
ENIGMA 166
Date: Apr 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Couceiro fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sampson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Couceiro doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD#
and Sampson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Couceiro! Sampson lets Couceiro back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Couceiro is rocked!
Couceiro shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sampson but Sampson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sampson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Douglas Sampson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xandao Couceiro.
Couceiro shoots in for a takedown but Sampson shows good takedown defense.
Couceiro slips under a jab from Sampson.
Sampson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Couceiro shoots in but Sampson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
As Couceiro backs away, Sampson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Couceiro darts in looking for a takedown but Sampson gets double underhooks and turns Couceiro into the cage.
Sampson throws a nice inside leg kick. #TD2#
Couceiro looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sampson has his feet on Couceiro's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T1#
Sampson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Couceiro with a poor takedown
and Sampson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Sampson.
Sampson throws a good cross that connects.
Couceiro is still on wobbly legs! Can Sampson finish him?
Sampson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Couceiro.
Couceiro seems to have recovered his senses.
Douglas Sampson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Couceiro has a takedown stuffed.
Couceiro shoots in looking for a takedown but Sampson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Couceiro's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Couceiro looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sampson is fending him off so far but Couceiro persists. Nope, Sampson circles away and we're back to standing.
As Couceiro backs away, Sampson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Couceiro looks winded!
Sampson stuffs the takedown.
Couceiro doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sampson counters with a right hand from hell and Couceiro is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Douglas Sampson!
Douglas Sampson retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Douglas Sampson 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:
ENIGMA 161
Date: Apr 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Couceiro misses with a takedown
letting Ebe counter with a right hand. #KD2#
Ebe cracks Couceiro with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Couceiro looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Ebe finish him?
#TD#
Couceiro looking to score a takedown here. Ebe is defending well but Couceiro drives through and ends up in Ebe's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Couceiro trying to control but Ebe is working from the bottom.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Ebe looking for a guillotine here but Couceiro defends easily.
Ebe is adopting a defensive guard.
Couceiro wants to control from the top but Ebe keeps moving. #SUB2#
Ebe looking for subs off his back but Couceiro has passed one foot through into half guard.
Nice strikes from Couceiro there.
Couceiro has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1#
Couceiro is pressing down on Ebe's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ebe is holding on for now.
Ebe trying to control but Couceiro postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Couceiro's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Ebe actively working from the bottom here.
Ebe won't allow Couceiro to pass to mount.
Ebe is staying active underneath Couceiro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Couceiro works his foot free and advances to mount.
Ebe is looking to get to half guard.
Ebe tries to lock up and control but Couceiro gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Couceiro working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T2#
Ebe is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ebe is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Couceiro is staying active.
Couceiro is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Ebe is in real trouble.
Ebe trying to control the hands but Couceiro won't let him. #SUB#
Couceiro has the hooks in. Ebe is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Couceiro passes his arm under Ebe's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Ebe taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Xandao Couceiro!
Xandao Couceiro made sure to mention his sponsor, Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. |
|
|
|
Event:
ENIGMA 158
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Couceiro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Argento cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Couceiro shoots in for a double leg but Argento sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Argento keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Alexus Argento has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xandao Couceiro.#TD2#
Couceiro shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Couceiro prevents Argento from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Couceiro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Couceiro is trying to control. Argento wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Argento is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Argento is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Couceiro has latched onto it... Big trouble! Couceiro pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Argento is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Couceiro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Xandao Couceiro!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Xandao Couceiro waved his t-shirt featuring Urban Fighter's logo in front of the cameras. |
|
|
|
Event:
ENIGMA 152
Date: Feb 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Moder leaves Couceiro with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Moder looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Couceiro ducks right into an uppercut from Moder.
Couceiro shoots for a takedown but Moder saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Couceiro closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Couceiro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Moder'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.
Couceiro in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB#
Couceiro is trying to get an arm triangle but Moder is defending well. #T1##SUB#
Couceiro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Moder, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Couceiro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Moder, who protects the arm well.
Moder tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Couceiro presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Moder tries to hold on but Couceiro pushes him away. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Moder is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Couceiro takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Couceiro is working for a guillotine from mount but Moder frees his head quite easily.
Moder has given up his back.
#SUB#
Couceiro is persistently looking for the submission but Moder is defending it well.
#T3##SUB#
Couceiro patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Couceiro is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Moder is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Xandao Couceiro!
An out of breath and clearly excited Xandao Couceiro thanked Urban Fighter for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
|
|
|
Event:
ENIGMA 144
Date: Dec 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Tosanesti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Couceiro.
Couceiro fails with the takedown.
Tosanesti is looking for a counter combo.#CL#
Tosanesti moves into the clinch successfully.
Couceiro is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tosanesti gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tosanesti prevents a takedown attempt there.
Chris Tosanesti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xandao Couceiro.
Tosanesti misses with an elbow strike.
Couceiro tries for a takedown. No joy.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tosanesti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tosanesti prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couceiro is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tosanesti is defending well.
Tosanesti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tosanesti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Couceiro backwards.
Couceiro is looking for a takedown.
Tosanesti misses with a knee strike.
#T1#
Tosanesti misses with a body punch.
Tosanesti is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tosanesti avoiding damage.
Couceiro wants a takedown.
#TD2#
Couceiro gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Couceiro wants to work for an arm triangle but Tosanesti is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Couceiro performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Couceiro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Couceiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tosanesti keeps working. #T2#
Tosanesti works his way to full guard. Good work.
Couceiro trying to control but Tosanesti is working from the bottom.
Tosanesti wants to sweep but no luck.
Tosanesti is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Couceiro dives into side control.
Couceiro misses with the ground and pound.
Tosanesti avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Couceiro.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Couceiro trying to control the action but Tosanesti is working from the bottom. #T3#
Tosanesti is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Couceiro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tosanesti is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Tosanesti's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tosanesti parries the strikes from Couceiro easily there. Couceiro is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Tosanesti to escape.
Couceiro wants to control but Tosanesti is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Couceiro is trying to get an arm triangle but Tosanesti is defending well.
Couceiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tosanesti keeps working.
Tosanesti is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Couceiro is looking to take a break and control but Tosanesti is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Couceiro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Tosanesti dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Couceiro will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tosanesti scores with a jab. Couceiro acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Couceiro shoots for a takedown but Tosanesti saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tosanesti connects with a looping right hand.
Couceiro with a poor takedown
enabling Tosanesti to counter with a crisp jab.
Chris Tosanesti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xandao Couceiro.#CL#
Tosanesti darts in and clinches Couceiro up against the cage.
Couceiro tries to score a body lock takedown but Tosanesti shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Couceiro is trying to drag Tosanesti to the mat but Tosanesti just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Couceiro is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tosanesti gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Couceiro wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tosanesti taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Couceiro is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tosanesti gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Couceiro is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
Tosanesti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Couceiro takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#KD#
Tosanesti drops Couceiro with a beautiful combination! Couceiro stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Tosanesti is looking for the KO!#ROC#Couceiro is rocked!#T1#
Tosanesti drops Couceiro with a huge uppercut! Couceiro drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Tosanesti is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Tosanesti!
An out of breath Chris Tosanesti thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
|
|
|
Event:
ENIGMA 133
Date: Oct 30, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Batista shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Couceiro manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Batista trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Batista trying to control but Couceiro is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Couceiro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Couceiro wants to sweep here but Batista controlling him for the moment.
Batista pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Couceiro is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Batista drops back, looking for a kneebar! Couceiro looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Couceiro looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Couceiro! #REVR#
Batista is trying to improve his position.#T1##SUB#
Couceiro tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Couceiro has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Batista tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Couceiro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Couceiro working the body and head with strikes.
Couceiro taking a breather here.
Couceiro wants to control but Batista is keeping him busy. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Couceiro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
Couceiro is looking to take a break and control but Batista is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Couceiro tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Couceiro has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Batista tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Couceiro presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Batista is looking to get to half guard.
Batista 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.
You can see the frustration on Batista's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T3#
Couceiro seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Couceiro working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Batista is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Couceiro off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Batista turns into Couceiro and is now in his guard.
Couceiro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Batista trying to control but Couceiro is working from the bottom.
Batista slips nicely into half guard.
Couceiro is pressing down on Batista's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Batista won't allow Couceiro to sweep him here. #SUB#
Couceiro is looking for a triangle but Batista pushes his legs off easily.
Batista pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Couceiro is keeping the position for now.
Couceiro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Couceiro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Batista manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T4#
Batista trying to control the position.
Couceiro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Batista throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Batista looking for a sweep. Not yet Batista, not yet.
Couceiro content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Batista looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Batista keeping moving, preventing Couceiro from controlling successfully.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Batista working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Couceiro has passed into half guard!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xandao Couceiro dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Couceiro closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Batista to the mat! Batista manages to get full guard.
Couceiro advances position into side control!
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Couceiro here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Couceiro wants to control but Batista is keeping him busy.
Couceiro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Batista can do to turn this around?
Batista is trying to control Couceiro's posture but Couceiro avoids it. #SUB#
Couceiro tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Couceiro has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Batista is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Couceiro is trying to get an arm triangle but Batista is defending well.
Batista is looking for a sweep.
Xandao Couceiro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Couceiro controlling from side mount. #SUB#
Couceiro tries for a kimura but Batista is defending well.
Couceiro has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Batista!
Couceiro with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Batista keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Batista manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Batista trying to control but Couceiro postures up.
#T2#
Couceiro keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Batista wants to improve his position but Couceiro is controlling well.
#SUB#
Couceiro is trying to work for a kimura but Batista is defending well.
Batista wants to improve his position but Couceiro is controlling well.
Couceiro keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Couceiro is looking to advance position but Batista won't allow it.
Batista is looking for a sweep. Couceiro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Couceiro is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Batista has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Batista tries to get to full guard but Couceiro has control of the leg.
Couceiro wants to pass the guard but Batista is defending well. #SUB#
Couceiro maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Batista could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Couceiro has cracked it and Batista is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Couceiro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Xandao Couceiro!
Xandao Couceiro gave a mention to Maximum Human Performance in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Rock Batista was interviewed post fight and said 'Don't worry I will be back!!'. |
|
|
|
Event:
ENIGMA 129
Date: Oct 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Couceiro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McDermott cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Couceiro.
Couceiro trying to control the action but McDermott is working from the bottom.
McDermott really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Couceiro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Couceiro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McDermott is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Couceiro swings around for an armbar but McDermott sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Couceiro's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SU2#
McDermott decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Couceiro, up you get!
Xandao Couceiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDermott with the inside leg kick. #TD#
Couceiro feints and as McDermott raises his hands in defense, Couceiro changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDermott keeping moving, preventing Couceiro from controlling successfully.
Couceiro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Couceiro drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McDermott manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Couceiro has McDermott in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Couceiro working for a triangle but McDermott defends it easily.
Couceiro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Couceiro seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T2##SUB#
Couceiro looking for a guillotine here but McDermott defends easily.
#SUB#
Couceiro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Couceiro controls McDermott momentarily but McDermott frees himself. #SUB#
Couceiro has his foot on McDermott's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McDermott works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Couceiro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Couceiro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McDermott won't allow Couceiro to sweep him here. #SUB#
Couceiro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Couceiro is looking for a triangle but McDermott pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Couceiro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McDermott defends it easily.
Couceiro looking to control.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SU2#
McDermott decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
McDermott lands a nice looking body shot.
McDermott fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McDermott throws a low kick but Couceiro moves out of range easily.
Couceiro ducks under a wild hook from McDermott.
McDermott throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
McDermott stuffs the takedown.
Couceiro blocks a head kick by McDermott.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Couceiro has his takedown stuffed
and McDermott counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xandao Couceiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Couceiro tries to score a power double leg takedown but McDermott sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Couceiro somewhat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie McDermott dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Couceiro.
Couceiro slips a straight right by McDermott.
Couceiro changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Couceiro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McDermott. McDermott obviously looking to wear him down.
Couceiro with a poor takedown
and McDermott counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#TD#
Couceiro gets a double leg takedown into McDermott's guard.
Couceiro 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.
Couceiro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #ES2#
McDermott wriggles free and stands up.
Couceiro blocks a jab.
Couceiro takes one to the chin there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Couceiro closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Couceiro lands in his opponent's guard.
McDermott scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#T1#
McDermott cracks Couceiro with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McDermott has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Couceiro drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
McDermott throws Couceiro to one side and escapes!#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Couceiro.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDermott is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
McDermott is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Couceiro controls the position.#T2#
Couceiro has knee on belly and moves into mount.
McDermott is squirming around, avoiding Couceiro's attempts to control the action.
Couceiro sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McDermott stops Couceiro from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
McDermott wants to get back to his feet.
#T3##SUB#
Couceiro goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now McDermott is on top in guard.
Couceiro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McDermott manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
McDermott is looking to stand up but Couceiro isn't so interested in that idea.
Couceiro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDermott is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Couceiro drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McDermott dives on top into guard.#REVB##T4##SU2#
McDermott stands up and waves to Couceiro to follow him.
McDermott has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A low kick lands for McDermott.
Couceiro shoots in looking for a takedown. McDermott tries to sprawl out of it but Couceiro keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McDermott manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xandao Couceiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDermott lands a lovely overhand right.
Good shot there by McDermott.
Couceiro shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McDermott as he jumps to the side.
Nice sprawl there from McDermott as Couceiro shoots in.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie McDermott showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Couceiro shoots in but McDermott avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McDermott! But no joy.
Nice cross by McDermott.
Couceiro shoots and misses
and McDermott counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McDermott fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Couceiro on the side of the head.
Couceiro throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McDermott's waist but McDermott gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Couceiro off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xandao Couceiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Decent striking displayed by McDermott there.
Nice defenses there by Couceiro.
Couceiro misses with a takedown
and McDermott counters with a stiff right hand.
Couceiro is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McDermott connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#ROC2#Couceiro is rocked!
Couceiro shoots in looking for a takedown. McDermott tries to sprawl out of it but Couceiro keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McDermott manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Couceiro checks a low kick from McDermott.#T1#
McDermott misses with an uppercut. Couceiro saw that one coming.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Couceiro.
McDermott let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Couceiro shoots in looking for a takedown. McDermott tries to sprawl out of it but Couceiro keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McDermott manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Couceiro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McDermott swivels and escapes.
Good shot there by McDermott.
Jab from McDermott.
Couceiro walks into a straight right hand from McDermott.
McDermott throws a looping overhand right but Couceiro ducks down to avoid it.
Couceiro has his takedown stuffed
and McDermott counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oh Couceiro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McDermott with a hook.
McDermott displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Couceiro.
McDermott cracks Couceiro on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Couceiro falls backwards against the cage. McDermott follows up with more strikes that drop Couceiro to his knees. McDermott keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Couceiro! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie McDermott!
A victorious Eddie McDermott thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
|
|
|
Event:
ENIGMA 124
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Tyme misses the target. #TD#
Couceiro shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Couceiro showed some decent athleticism there.
Couceiro controlling the action here.
Couceiro wants to pass to mount but Tyme is defending the position. #SUB#
Couceiro seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Couceiro seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Tyme is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Xandao Couceiro!
Xandao Couceiro managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Maximum Human Performance, into his post fight interview.
The defeated Magnus Tyme had this to say: 'I respect my opponent, tonight just wasnt my night, thanks.'. |
|
|
|
Event:
TWGC 37 (265+lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Aug 20, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 9 losses; Abubakar Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 9 losses; Xandao Couceiro!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Camara 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: Camara (2) vs (0) Couceiro
Couceiro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Couceiro is trying to hold Camara in close to prevent damage but Camara has managed to pass into half guard.
Couceiro is trying to maintain the position but Camara is very close to passing his half guard.
Camara controlling the action here.
Couceiro 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.
Couceiro wants to control but Camara is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couceiro might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Camara haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Couceiro tries to roll over but Camara keeps him under control.#SUB#
Camara is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1#
Camara is pressing down on Couceiro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Couceiro is holding on for now.
Camara controlling the action here.
Couceiro trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Camara is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Couceiro is just riding it out for now. Camara eventually gives up the hold.
Couceiro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Camara is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Still in half guard, Camara seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Couceiro is pressing down on Camara's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Couceiro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Couceiro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Couceiro is trying to keep Camara in close.
Camara is pushing down on Couceiro's leg trying to pass to half guard. Couceiro is fighting to maintain full guard but Camara has managed to sneak the leg through.
Couceiro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Couceiro trying to control here.
Camara prevents Couceiro from improving his position.
Couceiro trying to get back to full guard but Camara takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (5) vs (0) Couceiro
Camara controlling from mount.
Camara will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Couceiro 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: Camara (8) vs (0) Couceiro
Couceiro is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T4#
Couceiro turns into Camara and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (8) vs (2) Couceiro
Couceiro looking to pass the guard.
Couceiro is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Couceiro looking to pass the guard.
Couceiro is fighting to break Camara's control of his arms but Camara is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Couceiro looking to pass the guard.
Couceiro sitting in guard here, content to control. #T5#
Couceiro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Camara is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Couceiro has gone for a leg lock! Camara slips out almost immediately though and dives into Couceiro's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (10) vs (2) Couceiro
Camara looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Couceiro wants to sweep but no luck. #T6##SUB2#
Couceiro looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Camara has picked Couceiro up and slammed him! Couceiro can't keep hold of the triangle and Camara manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (13) vs (2) Couceiro
You can see the frustration on Couceiro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Couceiro is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Camara off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Camara (13) vs (6) Couceiro
Couceiro is hanging on to Camara's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Camara 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 Couceiro gets his way!
Camara trying to control the hands but Couceiro won't let him.
Will Couceiro go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T7#
Camara tries to escape but Couceiro has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Couceiro is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Camara turns into Couceiro and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (15) vs (6) Couceiro
Camara sitting in guard here, content to control.
Couceiro is looking to sweep but instead, Camara has passed into half guard.
#T8##SUB2#
Couceiro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Camara pulls his head out easily.
Camara prevents Couceiro from improving his position.
Couceiro gets back to full guard.
Couceiro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Camara is one step ahead there.
Camara tries to free his leg and advance position but Couceiro is retaining full guard.
Couceiro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T9##SUB2#
Couceiro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Camara is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Couceiro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Camara defends it easily.
Camara advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (18) vs (6) Couceiro
Camara passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Couceiro! Score +2 for reaching mount: Camara (20) vs (6) Couceiro
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camara wants to take Couceiro's back but he can't do it this time.
Camara avoids the attempt from Couceiro to control.
Couceiro wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Camara (23) vs (6) Couceiro
Couceiro looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T10#
Couceiro can't escape the position.
Good control from Camara.
You can see the frustration on Couceiro's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Couceiro wants to control his opponent's hands but Camara gets his hands free. #T11##SUB#
Camara looking for the choke from the back.
I really don't envy Couceiro right now.
Couceiro is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Couceiro manages to reverse the position and now he's in Camara's guard. Nice work there by Couceiro.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (23) vs (8) Couceiro
Camara is adopting a defensive guard.
Couceiro stopping the sweep attempt from Camara.#T12#
Couceiro's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Couceiro trying to control but Camara is working from the bottom.
Couceiro tries to free his leg and advance position but Camara is retaining full guard.
Camara seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Couceiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Camara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Couceiro looking to pass the guard.
Camara looking for a sweep. Not yet Camara, not yet.
Couceiro postures up.
Camara managing to control the position.
Camara trying to keep a closed guard but Couceiro is proving a slippery customer.
#T13#
Camara looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Camara keeping full guard, as Couceiro tries to pass.
Camara can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Couceiro controls the pace.
Camara pulls Couceiro in close to prevent any damage.
Couceiro controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T14#
Camara manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Couceiro manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (25) vs (8) Couceiro#SUB2#
Couceiro is looking for a triangle but Camara pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Couceiro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Couceiro looking for a guillotine here but Camara defends easily.
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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Camara takes the fight on points by 25 to 8.
Abubakar Camara decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
|
|
|
Event:
TWGC 37 (265+lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 19, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Balal Lama! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 9 losses; Xandao Couceiro!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Lama has hold of one of Couceiro's legs. Couceiro is fighting the takedown attempt but Lama gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lama (2) vs (0) Couceiro
Couceiro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lama is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Couceiro is looking for a triangle but Lama pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Couceiro has his foot on Lama's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lama works his way back into a safe position though.
Lama trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Couceiro manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lama (2) vs (2) Couceiro
Couceiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Lama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Lama looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lama trying to control the position.
My spies in Catch Wrestling L.A. inform me that Couceiro has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Couceiro looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Lama is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Couceiro wants to pass the guard but Lama is keeping the position.
Lama wants to hit a sweep here but Couceiro passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Lama there! Score +3 for passing guard: Lama (2) vs (5) Couceiro
Couceiro is looking to work his way around to Lama's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #SUB2#
Couceiro has hold of Lama's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Lama manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Lama is working to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Lama tries to hold on but Couceiro pushes him away.
Couceiro fails to take his opponent's back.
Lama is looking to improve his position but Couceiro isn't that keen on the idea.
Couceiro controlling from mount.
Lama is looking to improve his position but Couceiro isn't that keen on the idea.
Lama wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Lama (2) vs (8) Couceiro#SUB2#
Couceiro looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Couceiro is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Lama won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Couceiro off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Xandao Couceiro!
Xandao Couceiro made sure to mention his sponsor, Maximum Human Performance in his post fight interview. |
|
|
|
Event:
ENIGMA SUB WRESTLING 6
Date: Jul 17, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Scott Dolton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 8 losses; Xandao Couceiro!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Couceiro closes the distance and clinches up with Dolton, looking for a takedown. Couceiro pushes Dolton against the cage but Dolton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Dolton drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dolton (2) vs (0) Couceiro
Dolton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dolton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Couceiro's guard. #SUB2#
Couceiro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dolton pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Couceiro looking for subs from the bottom but Dolton mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Dolton (5) vs (0) Couceiro
Couceiro tries to hold on but Dolton pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couceiro is looking to improve his position but Dolton isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dolton avoids the attempt from Couceiro to control.#T1#
Couceiro is looking to improve his position but Dolton isn't that keen on the idea.
Dolton 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.
Dolton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Couceiro is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dolton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Couceiro is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dolton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Couceiro is looking to improve his position but Dolton isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Couceiro is squirming around, avoiding Dolton's attempts to control the action.
Couceiro is wriggling around trying to escape.
Couceiro 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.
Couceiro wants to control but Dolton is having none of it.
Couceiro regains half guard.
Couceiro wants to improve his position but Dolton is controlling well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Couceiro tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Dolton has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Dolton (8) vs (0) Couceiro#T3#
Dolton controlling the position easily from mount.
Dolton trying to control but Couceiro is having none of it.
Couceiro tries to lock up and control but Dolton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Dolton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Couceiro can't escape the position.
Dolton controlling the pace for now.
Dolton tries to control but Couceiro wriggling away.
Couceiro is working to get back to half guard.
#T5#
Dolton controlling the position easily from mount.
Couceiro is wriggling around trying to escape.
Couceiro is still trying to improve position.
Couceiro keeps trying to improve his position.
Dolton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Couceiro is looking to escape.
Couceiro is desperately trying to improve his position but Dolton has a good base and remains in mount.#T6#
Dolton avoids the attempt from Couceiro to control.
Couceiro tries to reverse the position but Dolton maintains control.
Dolton wants to control the pace but Couceiro is squirming around nicely.
Couceiro is working to get back to half guard.
Couceiro tries to hold on but Dolton pushes him away. #T7#
Dolton prevents Couceiro from getting the reversal.
Couceiro is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Couceiro regains half guard.
Couceiro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dolton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Couceiro swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Couceiro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dolton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Couceiro is trying to hold Dolton in close to prevent damage but Dolton has managed to pass into half guard.
#T8#
Dolton prevents Couceiro from improving his position.#SUB#
Dolton is looking for a kimura here.
Dolton is looking to advance position but Couceiro won't allow it.
Couceiro trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Couceiro looking for submissions off his back.#T9##SUB#
Dolton is working for a kimura but Couceiro is defending it quite comfortably.
Dolton is looking to advance position but Couceiro won't allow it.
Dolton is trying to control the action in half guard but Couceiro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Couceiro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dolton tries to pass to full mount but Couceiro defends it. #T10#
Dolton prevents Couceiro from improving his position.
Couceiro controlling the position for now.
Couceiro is trying to get back to full guard.
Dolton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Couceiro does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T11##SUB2#
Couceiro looking for submissions off his back.
Dolton content to control rather than advance.
Couceiro wants to control but Dolton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dolton wants to control but Couceiro is keeping him busy.
Couceiro is looking to control Dolton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Couceiro avoid being mounted?
Couceiro is refusing to be controlled, as Dolton sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Couceiro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dolton pulls his head out easily. #T12#
Couceiro is trying to get back to full guard.
Dolton is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Couceiro looking for a kimura from the bottom but Dolton passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dolton (11) vs (0) Couceiro
Dolton wants to control but Couceiro is keeping him busy.
Couceiro is looking for a sweep.
Dolton 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 Couceiro's shoulder. That is not cool.
Couceiro is trying to improve his position.#T13#
Couceiro is trying to control Dolton's posture but Dolton avoids it.
Dolton trying to control the action but Couceiro is working from the bottom.
Couceiro is trying to control Dolton's posture but Dolton avoids it.
Dolton is looking to take a break and control but Couceiro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dolton working away.#T14#
Couceiro tries to bench press Dolton off him but Dolton keeps the position.
Couceiro holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Dolton working away.
Couceiro is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Couceiro trying to control but Dolton flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Dolton (14) vs (0) Couceiro
Couceiro rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Dolton is pressing down on Couceiro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Couceiro is holding on for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dolton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Couceiro keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dolton takes the fight on points by 14 to 0.
An out of breath Scott Dolton thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
|
|
|
Event:
ENIGMA 115
Date: Jul 10, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Couceiro shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Couceiro showed some decent athleticism there.
Couceiro working Fury over with strikes.
Couceiro controlling the action here.
Couceiro wants to free his trapped foot but Fury is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Couceiro not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couceiro takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Couceiro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fury sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Couceiro uses his free foot to push down on Fury's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Fury.
Couceiro lands a nice shot to the head. #SUB#
Couceiro jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Fury manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Couceiro working the ground and pound from side control.#SUB#
Couceiro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Couceiro content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T2#
Couceiro'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.#SUB#
Couceiro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fury, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Couceiro goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Fury has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Couceiro but great work by Fury.
Couceiro tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Fury working away.
Couceiro manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Couceiro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Couceiro is trying to get back to full guard.
Couceiro is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Catch Wrestling L.A., so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Fury is trying to work for a kimura but Couceiro is defending well.
#SUB2#
Fury is working for a submission of some sort.
Couceiro desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Fury is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Fury is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Couceiro doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fury.
Fury is pressing down on Couceiro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Couceiro is holding on for now.
Couceiro is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fury is trying to control the action in half guard but Couceiro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Couceiro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fury pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xandao Couceiro dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Couceiro closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Fury's guard.
Couceiro is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Couceiro working some strikes from top position.
Couceiro 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couceiro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fury swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Couceiro looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Couceiro trying to control but Fury is working from the bottom.
Couceiro is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Couceiro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fury can do to turn this around?
Fury can't keep his opponent in guard - Couceiro advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Couceiro seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Fury looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Couceiro not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fury is looking for a sweep. Couceiro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Couceiro is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Fury! #SUB#
Couceiro jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Fury is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Fury and Couceiro has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#T3##SUB#
Couceiro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Couceiro lands a few punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Couceiro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Couceiro wants to control but Fury is keeping him busy.
Couceiro working the head with strikes. #T4#
Fury is letting Couceiro control him for a moment.
Couceiro advances to mount. #SUB#
Couceiro goes for an armbar but Fury turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Fury. #SUB#
Couceiro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fury defends well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Couceiro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Couceiro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fury defends well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xandao Couceiro dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Couceiro fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fury avoids it really well and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fury. Couceiro does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Couceiro shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fury is trying to defend but Couceiro finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Couceiro is keen to just control but Fury is a slippery customer.
Couceiro with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Couceiro is pressing down on Fury's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fury is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Couceiro is looking for a kimura but Fury is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Couceiro to get the leverage. #T1#
Couceiro works his foot free and advances to mount.
The referee warns Fury that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#SUB#
Couceiro has control of Fury's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Fury regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Couceiro controlling his opponent.
Further stalling from Couceiro.#T2##SUB#
Couceiro moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Fury has worked his arm free - good work by Fury!
#SUB#
Couceiro tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Couceiro has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Couceiro is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fury knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Couceiro goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Fury has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Couceiro but great work by Fury.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Couceiro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
James Fury has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Couceiro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Fury is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Couceiro knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Couceiro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Couceiro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fury wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fury advances nicely into full mount.
Couceiro really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Couceiro tries to hold on but Fury postures up.#SUB2#
Fury with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Fury fails to move to back control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Couceiro working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xandao Couceiro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Couceiro, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xandao Couceiro!
After the big win, Xandao Couceiro made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Maximum Human Performance and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
|
|
|
Event:
Submission Quest: Arrive
Date: Apr 30, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 13 losses; Tres Sulvar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 8 losses; Xandao Couceiro!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Couceiro dives in and scores a takedown into Sulvar's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sulvar (0) vs (2) Couceiro
Sulvar keeping full guard, as Couceiro tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sulvar is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (2) vs (2) Couceiro
Sulvar trying to control the position from guard on top but Couceiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sulvar stands and throws Couceiro's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (5) vs (2) Couceiro
Couceiro gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sulvar (7) vs (2) Couceiro
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couceiro working to try and regain half guard.
#T1#
Sulvar controlling from the full mount.
Couceiro gets back to half guard.
Sulvar controlling the action here.
Couceiro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sulvar has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Couceiro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sulvar seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sulvar wants to control from the top but Couceiro keeps moving. #T2#
Sulvar trying to move into half guard but instead Couceiro has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (7) vs (4) Couceiro#SUB2#
Couceiro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Couceiro is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sulvar wants to improve his position but instead Couceiro has moved into half guard.
Couceiro is taking a breather. Sulvar says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T3##SUB2#
Couceiro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sulvar sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Couceiro is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Sulvar as he works his way to full guard.
Couceiro tries to free his leg and advance position but Sulvar is retaining full guard.
Sulvar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Couceiro's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (9) vs (4) Couceiro
Sulvar slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sulvar looking to sit in guard and control but Couceiro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (9) vs (6) Couceiro
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Sulvar wants to sweep but no luck.
My spies in Catch Wrestling L.A. inform me that Couceiro has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sulvar controlling the position.
Couceiro trying to control but Sulvar is working from the bottom.
Sulvar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Couceiro trying to control but Sulvar is working from the bottom. #T5#
Sulvar working a defensive guard here.
Couceiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Sulvar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Couceiro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sulvar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Couceiro looking to sit in guard and control but Sulvar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (11) vs (6) Couceiro#T6#
Sulvar showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sulvar stopping the sweep attempt from Couceiro.
Sulvar trying to control but Couceiro is working from the bottom.
Sulvar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Couceiro keeping moving, preventing Sulvar from controlling successfully.
Couceiro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sulvar is one step ahead there. #T7#
Sulvar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Couceiro is keeping the position for now.
Couceiro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sulvar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sulvar looking to sit in guard and control but Couceiro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (11) vs (8) Couceiro
Couceiro trying to control but Sulvar is working from the bottom. #T8#
Couceiro pushes down on Sulvar's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sulvar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Couceiro is working away from the top position though.
Sulvar trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Couceiro manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (11) vs (11) Couceiro
Couceiro content just to control the position here.
Couceiro trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sulvar can't escape the position.
#T9#
Sulvar wants to control but Couceiro is having none of it.
Couceiro wants to control the pace but Sulvar is squirming around nicely.
Sulvar regains half guard.#SUB2#
Sulvar is defending against the submission attempts here by Couceiro.
Couceiro keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T10#
Sulvar keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB2#
Couceiro is looking for a kimura but Sulvar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Couceiro to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Couceiro is trying to work for a kimura but Sulvar is defending well.
Sulvar is pressing down on Couceiro's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T11#
Couceiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Sulvar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Couceiro advances to half guard.
Sulvar wants to improve his position but Couceiro is controlling well.
Sulvar keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Couceiro is trying to control. Sulvar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sulvar is looking to improve his position.
#T12#
Sulvar is not content to let Couceiro control the position.
Couceiro is looking to advance position but Sulvar won't allow it.
Sulvar preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Couceiro is looking to advance position but Sulvar won't allow it. #T13#
Couceiro wants to take a breather but Sulvar is having none of it.
Sulvar tries to get to full guard but Couceiro has control of the leg.
Sulvar is trying to control but Couceiro passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (11) vs (14) Couceiro#SUB2#
Couceiro goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sulvar rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Couceiro's guard! Nice work there by Sulvar! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (13) vs (14) Couceiro
Couceiro keeping moving, preventing Sulvar from controlling successfully.
Sulvar wants to pass the guard but Couceiro is keeping the position.#T14##SUB2#
Couceiro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sulvar defends well.
Sulvar forces his way into half guard.
Sulvar not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Couceiro looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sulvar is thwarting Couceiro's attempts to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Couceiro wins on points by 14 to 13.
After winning the bout, Xandao Couceiro thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
|
|
|
Event:
ENIGMA SUB WRESTLING 4
Date: Apr 03, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; Xandao Couceiro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Nick Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Rodriguez tries to clinch up but Couceiro circles away and keeps his distance.
Couceiro shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rodriguez but Rodriguez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rodriguez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Couceiro gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rodriguez gets underhooks to prevent Couceiro's takedown attempt.
Couceiro tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xandao Couceiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodriguez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Couceiro pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Rodriguez rushes Couceiro and presses him up against the ropes.
Rodriguez is working for takedown but Couceiro is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rodriguez prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couceiro is pressed up against the ropes. Rodriguez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Couceiro down to the mat. Couceiro avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Rodriguez has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Rodriguez gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Couceiro (0) vs (2) Rodriguez
Couceiro wants to get back to full guard.
Rodriguez trying to control from half guard but Couceiro is working away. #T1#
Couceiro is looking to improve his position.
Rodriguez is pressing down on Couceiro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Couceiro is holding on for now.
Couceiro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rodriguez trying to control but Couceiro is working from the bottom.
Rodriguez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Rodriguez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Couceiro is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Rodriguez passes Couceiro's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rodriguez moves into full mount! Couceiro won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Couceiro (0) vs (5) Rodriguez
Rodriguez wants to control but Couceiro has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Rodriguez trying to mount his opponent but Couceiro defends it.
Couceiro works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3#
Rodriguez trying to control but Couceiro is working from the bottom.
Couceiro looking to control.
Couceiro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Couceiro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rodriguez wants to control from the top but Couceiro keeps moving. #SUB#
Rodriguez is sitting in close to Couceiro's body. Couceiro has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Rodriguez is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Rodriguez is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Couceiro.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Xandao Couceiro!
In his post fight interview, Xandao Couceiro started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
|
|
|
Event:
ENIGMA SUB WRESTLING 3
Date: Mar 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Hamish McTavish! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Xandao Couceiro!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Columbo Gatti and Chad Campbell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
McTavish fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Couceiro gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
McTavish pulls guard. #SUB#
McTavish is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McTavish wants to sweep here but Couceiro controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couceiro content to stall in guard here.
McTavish wants to sweep but no luck.
Couceiro wants to control from the top but McTavish keeps moving.
McTavish will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1##SUB#
McTavish is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Couceiro is aware though and is defending well.
My spies in Catch Wrestling L.A. inform me that Couceiro has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Couceiro trying to control but McTavish is working from the bottom.
McTavish keeping full guard, as Couceiro tries to pass. #SUB#
McTavish working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Couceiro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Couceiro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
McTavish is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Couceiro advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: McTavish (0) vs (3) Couceiro
McTavish is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T2#
Couceiro trying to control the action but McTavish is working from the bottom.
McTavish is looking to improve his position.
McTavish trying to control here.
McTavish won't allow Couceiro to pass to mount.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
McTavish is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Couceiro pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
McTavish is defending against the submission attempts here by Couceiro.
#SUB2#
Couceiro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McTavish defends it well. #T3##SUB#
McTavish looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Couceiro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McTavish does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McTavish is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McTavish gets full guard.
Couceiro won't allow McTavish to sweep him here.
Couceiro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McTavish swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
McTavish has his foot on Couceiro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Couceiro works his way back into a safe position though.
Couceiro sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McTavish's guard. #T4#
McTavish makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McTavish.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
McTavish tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McTavish 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: McTavish (2) vs (3) Couceiro#SUB#
McTavish is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McTavish uses his free foot to push down on Couceiro's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Couceiro. Score +3 for passing guard: McTavish (5) vs (3) Couceiro#SUB#
McTavish is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Couceiro to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Couceiro shrugs it off.
Couceiro is desperately trying to improve his position but McTavish has a good base and remains in mount.#T5#
Couceiro wants to control but McTavish is having none of it.
McTavish prevents Couceiro from getting the reversal.#SUB#
McTavish with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Couceiro tries to lock up and control but McTavish gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McTavish is looking to work his way around to Couceiro's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
McTavish wants to control the pace but Couceiro is squirming around nicely.
Couceiro is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
McTavish working for a guillotine from mount but Couceiro is in no mood to give up.
Couceiro 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: McTavish (5) vs (5) Couceiro#T6#
Couceiro advances to half guard.
McTavish tries to get to full guard but Couceiro has control of the leg.
McTavish makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McTavish.
McTavish 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.
Couceiro trying to control the position from guard on top but McTavish is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
McTavish had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Couceiro defends it easily.
Couceiro trying to control the position from guard on top but McTavish is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
McTavish looking to hit a scissor sweep but Couceiro is one step ahead there.
Couceiro content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
McTavish has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Couceiro can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McTavish lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McTavish (7) vs (5) Couceiro#T8#
McTavish advances to half guard.
McTavish wants to pass the guard but Couceiro is defending well.
McTavish is stalling here. Couceiro is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! McTavish seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Couceiro has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McTavish (7) vs (9) Couceiro#SUB2#
Couceiro is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McTavish knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Couceiro is looking to take a break and control but McTavish is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McTavish manages to get back to half guard.#T9##SUB2#
Couceiro is working for a kimura but McTavish is defending it quite comfortably.
Couceiro passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for McTavish! Score +3 for passing guard: McTavish (7) vs (12) Couceiro
McTavish really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
McTavish tries to hold on but Couceiro pushes him away.
Couceiro trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Couceiro has isolated one of McTavish's arms. McTavish looking to fight him off but Couceiro twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Xandao Couceiro!
A very excited looking Xandao Couceiro rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
|
|
|
Event:
ENIGMA SUB WRESTLING 2
Date: Feb 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Xandao Couceiro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Super Meat Boy!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Meat Boy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Meat Boy gets caught napping as Couceiro dives in and scores a takedown. Meat Boy manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Couceiro (2) vs (0) Meat Boy
Couceiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Meat Boy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Meat Boy 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.
Couceiro tries to free his leg and advance position but Meat Boy is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meat Boy trying to keep a closed guard but Couceiro is proving a slippery customer.
Couceiro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Couceiro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Meat Boy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Meat Boy looking for a sweep. Not yet Meat Boy, not yet. #T1#
Couceiro pushing down on Meat Boy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Couceiro perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Meat Boy gets full guard.
Couceiro trying to control but Meat Boy is working from the bottom.
Couceiro 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.
Meat Boy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Meat Boy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Meat Boy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Couceiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Meat Boy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Couceiro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Meat Boy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Meat Boy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Couceiro (2) vs (2) Meat Boy#T2#
Couceiro 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.
Meat Boy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Couceiro wants to control the position but Meat Boy says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Meat Boy is trying to control. Couceiro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Meat Boy prevents Couceiro from improving his position.#T3#
Couceiro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Meat Boy is working away from the top position though.
Meat Boy prevents Couceiro from improving his position.
Meat Boy sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
Couceiro is trying to get back to full guard.
Meat Boy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Couceiro is pressing down on Meat Boy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Couceiro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Meat Boy is aware though and is defending well.
Couceiro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've been hearing good reports from Couceiro'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##SUB#
Couceiro has an active guard here but Meat Boy has managed to pass into half guard.
Couceiro wants to improve his position but Meat Boy is controlling well.
Couceiro is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Meat Boy prevents Couceiro from improving his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Couceiro keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T6#
Couceiro wants to sweep but Meat Boy has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Couceiro (2) vs (5) Meat Boy
Meat Boy moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Couceiro sneaks back into half guard.#T7#
Couceiro wants to control but Meat Boy passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Couceiro (2) vs (8) Meat Boy
Couceiro is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Couceiro is trying to control Meat Boy's posture but Meat Boy avoids it.
Couceiro tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T8#
Couceiro manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Couceiro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Meat Boy sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Couceiro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Meat Boy pulls his head out easily.
Couceiro is looking to control Meat Boy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Couceiro avoid being mounted?#T9#
Couceiro wants to sweep but Meat Boy has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Couceiro (2) vs (11) Meat Boy
Couceiro is trying to control Meat Boy's posture but Meat Boy avoids it.
Couceiro is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Couceiro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Couceiro is not content to let Meat Boy control the position.
Couceiro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Meat Boy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T10#
Couceiro wants to control but Meat Boy postures up.
Couceiro regains half guard.
Couceiro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Couceiro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T11##SUB#
Couceiro looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Meat Boy has picked Couceiro up and slammed him! Couceiro can't keep hold of the triangle and Meat Boy manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Couceiro (2) vs (14) Meat Boy
Couceiro is trying to control Meat Boy's posture but Meat Boy avoids it.
Couceiro is trying to improve his position.
Couceiro can't do much from the bottom here.
Couceiro gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T12#
Meat Boy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Couceiro is looking to control Meat Boy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Couceiro avoid being mounted?
Meat Boy passes into side control, despite Couceiro's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Couceiro (2) vs (17) Meat Boy
Couceiro is trying to get back to half guard.#T13#
You can see the frustration on Couceiro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Couceiro tries to buck Meat Boy off but Meat Boy is having none of it.
Meat Boy 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 Couceiro's shoulder. That is not cool.
Couceiro tries to buck Meat Boy off but Meat Boy is having none of it.#T14#
Couceiro is working hard here to advance position.
Couceiro being controlled for a moment.
Couceiro is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Meat Boy wins on points by 17 to 2.
After the fight, Super Meat Boy was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
|
|
|
Event:
CWC 293 - Pavlov vs Silva Jr
Date: Jan 30, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 26 losses; Pablo Dominguez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Xandao Couceiro!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Chad Campbell and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Couceiro moves into the clinch.
Dominguez stops a takedown attempt from Couceiro.
Dominguez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Couceiro is defending well.
Couceiro changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dominguez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dominguez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dominguez shoots in looking for a takedown but Couceiro manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dominguez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo Dominguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Couceiro as Dominguez shoots in.
Dominguez shoots for a double leg takedown but Couceiro sprawls well. He's pushed Dominguez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Couceiro 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: Dominguez (0) vs (2) Couceiro
Couceiro controlling the action here.
Dominguez trying to control but Couceiro postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T1#
Dominguez is looking for a sweep. Couceiro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Couceiro is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Couceiro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Couceiro content to control rather than advance.
Dominguez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T2#
It looks like Couceiro 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.
Couceiro trying to control from half guard but Dominguez is working away.
Couceiro perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
My spies in Catch Wrestling L.A. inform me that Couceiro has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Dominguez is not content to let Couceiro control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dominguez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Couceiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Dominguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Couceiro is fighting to break Dominguez's control of his arms but Dominguez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Couceiro wants to control from the top but Dominguez keeps moving.
Couceiro trying to move into half guard but instead Dominguez has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (2) vs (2) Couceiro
Dominguez forces his way into half guard.
Couceiro wants to get back to full guard.
Dominguez is looking to advance position but Couceiro won't allow it.
Dominguez controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dominguez is trying to control. Couceiro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4##SUB#
Dominguez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Couceiro is just riding it out for now. Dominguez eventually gives up the hold.
Dominguez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Couceiro is looking for a sweep. Dominguez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Couceiro gets full guard.
Dominguez advances to half guard.
Couceiro gets full guard.#T5#
Couceiro lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (2) vs (4) Couceiro
Couceiro trying to control but Dominguez is working from the bottom.
Dominguez 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.
Couceiro's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Couceiro wants to control from the top but Dominguez keeps moving.
Couceiro looking to pass the guard.
Couceiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Dominguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Couceiro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6#
Dominguez being controlled here, momentarily.
Dominguez 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.
Couceiro is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T7#
Couceiro looking to sit in guard and control but Dominguez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (4) vs (4) Couceiro
Couceiro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dominguez passes into half guard.
Dominguez wants to take a breather but Couceiro is having none of it.
Dominguez is looking to advance position but Couceiro won't allow it.
Couceiro tries to get to full guard but Dominguez has control of the leg.
Couceiro gets back to full guard.
Couceiro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T8#
Couceiro keeping moving, preventing Dominguez from controlling successfully.
Dominguez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Couceiro is keeping the position for now.
Couceiro working a defensive guard here.
Dominguez won't allow Couceiro to sweep him here.
Dominguez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T9#
Couceiro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dominguez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dominguez preventing the sweep.
Dominguez trying to control but Couceiro is working from the bottom.
Dominguez sitting in guard here, content to control. #T10#
Couceiro keeping moving, preventing Dominguez from controlling successfully.
Couceiro 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.
Dominguez content to stall in guard here.
Couceiro pulls Dominguez in to control the position.
Dominguez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Couceiro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T11#
Couceiro is trying to control the position but Dominguez postures up.
Couceiro wants to sweep here but Dominguez controlling him for the moment.
Dominguez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dominguez tries to free his leg and advance position but Couceiro is retaining full guard.
Couceiro seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T12#
Couceiro keeping moving, preventing Dominguez from controlling successfully.
Dominguez tries to free his leg and advance position but Couceiro is retaining full guard.
Dominguez won't allow Couceiro to sweep him here.
Dominguez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dominguez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Dominguez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (7) vs (4) Couceiro#T13#
Couceiro is letting Dominguez control him for a moment. #SUB#
Dominguez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Couceiro is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as Dominguez stalls from top position.#SUB#
Dominguez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dominguez controlling the position. #T14#
Couceiro is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Couceiro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Couceiro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dominguez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominguez takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
In his post fight interview, Pablo Dominguez gave a big smile as he said 'Train Gracie Jiu-Jitsu by day, Joe Rogan podcast by night. '. |
|
|
|
Event:
CWC 292 - Amsterdam
Date: Jan 23, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Xandao Couceiro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Rutger Petrov !
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Couceiro closes the distance and pushes Petrov back into the cage.
Couceiro is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Couceiro has Petrov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Petrov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Petrov looking for a takedown.
Couceiro has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Petrov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Couceiro drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xandao Couceiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Couceiro gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Couceiro (2) vs (0) Petrov
Petrov wants to control but Couceiro is keeping busy.
Couceiro trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couceiro has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
We've been hearing good reports from Couceiro's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Couceiro wants to control but Petrov is keeping him busy.
Petrov tries to roll over but Couceiro keeps him under control.
Couceiro trying to control the pace.
Petrov wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Couceiro performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Couceiro is keen to just control but Petrov is a slippery customer.#T3#
Petrov wants to get back to full guard.
Couceiro not doing much here.
Couceiro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Petrov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Couceiro takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4#
Petrov trying to control but Couceiro postures up.
Couceiro is taking a breather. Petrov 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.
Petrov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Petrov .
Couceiro controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Petrov controls Couceiro momentarily but Couceiro frees himself.
Couceiro engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T5#
Petrov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Couceiro's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Couceiro (2) vs (2) Petrov
Couceiro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Petrov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Couceiro managing to control the position. #T6#
Petrov looking to pass the guard.
Couceiro seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Couceiro working a defensive guard but Petrov manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Couceiro (2) vs (5) Petrov
Petrov working away.#T7#
Couceiro stops Petrov from passing to mount.
Couceiro is trying to control Petrov 's posture but Petrov avoids it.
Couceiro regains half guard.
Petrov trying to control from half guard but Couceiro is working away.
Petrov wants to pass to mount but Couceiro is defending the position.
Couceiro controlling the position well.
Petrov is keen to just control but Couceiro is a slippery customer.#T8#
Petrov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Petrov wants to pass the guard but Couceiro is defending well.
Petrov wants to control but Couceiro is keeping him busy.
Couceiro is looking to improve his position.
Petrov stalling. #T9#
Couceiro trying to hold on to Petrov 's head to control him but Petrov postures up.
Petrov wants to pass the guard but Couceiro is defending well.
Petrov prevents Couceiro from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Couceiro manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T10#
Petrov slips nicely into half guard.
Couceiro is trying to control but can't.
Couceiro is trying to get back to full guard.
Couceiro is looking to control Petrov 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Couceiro avoid being mounted?
Petrov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Couceiro won't allow Petrov to pass to mount.
Petrov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Couceiro keeps working. #T11#
Couceiro controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Couceiro wants to control but Petrov is keeping busy.
Couceiro tries to roll over but Petrov keeps him under control.
Couceiro gets full guard.
Petrov stopping the sweep attempt from Couceiro.#T12#
Petrov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Couceiro controls Petrov momentarily but Petrov frees himself.
Petrov trying to control but Couceiro is working from the bottom.
Petrov tries to free his leg and advance position but Couceiro is retaining full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Couceiro holds on and takes a little breather.
Petrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Couceiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Couceiro keeping full guard, as Petrov tries to pass.
Couceiro has Petrov pulled in close to control his posture.
Petrov trying to control but Couceiro is working from the bottom.
Couceiro wants to sweep here but Petrov controlling him for the moment.
Petrov wants to pass the guard but Couceiro is keeping the position.#T14#
Petrov postures up.
Petrov trying to control but Couceiro is working from the bottom.
Couceiro controlling the position.
Petrov wants to pass the guard but Couceiro is keeping the position.
Couceiro wants to improve his position but instead Petrov has moved into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petrov is looking to take a break and control but Couceiro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Couceiro is holding on to half guard well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petrov wins on points by 5 to 2. |
|
|
|
Event:
CWC 291 - Helsinki
Date: Jan 16, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Xandao Couceiro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 16 losses; Ricco Torres!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Couceiro wants to clinch.
Torres tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Torres changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Couceiro tries to avoid it but Torres manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Couceiro to the ground. Couceiro escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Torres shoots in looking for a takedown. Couceiro tries to sprawl out of it but Torres keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Couceiro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Torres closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Couceiro's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Couceiro (0) vs (2) Torres
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Couceiro holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couceiro is trying to control the position but Torres postures up. #T1#
Torres wants to control from the top but Couceiro keeps moving.
Couceiro lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Couceiro (2) vs (2) Torres
Torres seems keen to control Couceiro's posture.
Torres 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#
Torres looking for a guillotine here but Couceiro defends easily.
Couceiro sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Torres manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Couceiro manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Couceiro (2) vs (4) Torres
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Torres trying to control the position from guard on top but Couceiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
My spies in Catch Wrestling L.A. inform me that Torres has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Torres pushing down on Couceiro's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Torres trying to control from half guard but Couceiro is working away.
Torres works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Couceiro (2) vs (7) Torres
Couceiro is trying desperately to improve position.#T3##SUB2#
Torres is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Couceiro has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Couceiro defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Torres.
Torres seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Couceiro is holding on tight.
Couceiro is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Torres looking to control but Couceiro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Torres mounts Couceiro! Really nice guard pass there! #T4#
Couceiro has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Couceiro (2) vs (10) Torres#SUB2#
Torres is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Couceiro has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Torres's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Couceiro looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Torres is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Couceiro defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Torres is persistently looking for the submission but Couceiro is defending it well.
#T5#
Couceiro is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Couceiro looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands. #SUB2#
Torres tightening his grip on Couceiro, looking for the choke.
Couceiro trying to control the position but Torres manages to sink in the hooks. #T6##SUB2#
Torres looking to break Couceiro's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Couceiro remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Torres will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Couceiro wants to escape the position.
Torres trying to control.#SUB2#
Torres 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, Couceiro has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Torres 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, Couceiro has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
We've been hearing good reports from Couceiro's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Torres is persistently looking for the submission but Couceiro is defending it well.
Torres is not going to allow Couceiro to sit and survive in this position. #T7##SUB2#
Torres is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Torres 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, Couceiro has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Torres trying to control.
Couceiro trying to control the action but Torres just sinks the hooks in.
Couceiro rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T8#
Torres is thwarting Couceiro's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Torres is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Torres trying to control from half guard but Couceiro is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Couceiro controlling the position well.
Torres trying to control the action but Couceiro is working from the bottom. #T9##SUB2#
Torres is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Couceiro is concentrating on defense, preventing Torres from advancing position. #SUB2#
Torres is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Couceiro has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Torres 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#
Torres is looking for a kimura here.
#T10#
Couceiro is looking to control Torres's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Couceiro avoid being mounted?
Couceiro moves into full guard.
Couceiro managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Torres drops back looking for a leg! Couceiro is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Couceiro manages to kick Torres off! Torres jumps back into Couceiro's guard. #T11#
Torres trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Couceiro manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Couceiro (4) vs (10) Torres
Torres pulls Couceiro in close to his closed guard and prevents Couceiro from doing any damage or advancing position.
Couceiro is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T12#
Couceiro'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.
Torres wants to sweep but no luck.
Couceiro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Torres is keeping the position for now.
Couceiro engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T13#
Torres looking to control.
Couceiro is stalling in the full guard.
Couceiro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Torres is keeping the position for now.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Couceiro from controlling successfully.
Couceiro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T14#
Torres looking to control.
Couceiro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Couceiro wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Couceiro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Torres is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Couceiro sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Torres wins on points by 10 to 4.
Ricco Torres thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
|
|
|
Event:
CWC 290 - Tokyo
Date: Jan 10, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Xandao Couceiro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 18 losses; Richard Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Couceiro instigates a clinch.
Couceiro looking for a takedown.
Morgan tries for a takedown but Couceiro manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Couceiro has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Morgan clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Couceiro (4) vs (0) Morgan
Morgan trying to control the action but Couceiro just sinks the hooks in.
Morgan rolls, trying to escape but Couceiro keeps control of the position.
Couceiro biding his time, looking for the opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan trying to control the action but Couceiro just sinks the hooks in.
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.
Couceiro gets his hands free as Morgan looks to control. #T1#
Morgan is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Couceiro is staying active.
Couceiro controls the position.
Couceiro doesn't have the hooks in and Morgan manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Couceiro (4) vs (2) Morgan
Couceiro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Couceiro being controlled here, momentarily.
Morgan wants to control from the top but Couceiro keeps moving. #T2#
Couceiro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morgan is one step ahead there.
Couceiro keeping full guard, as Morgan tries to pass.
Morgan trying to control the position from guard on top but Couceiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Couceiro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Couceiro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Morgan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Couceiro is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Catch Wrestling L.A. that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Couceiro trying to control the position.
#T3#
Couceiro trying to control the position here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Morgan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Couceiro is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Couceiro 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#
Couceiro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Morgan defends well.
Couceiro controls Morgan momentarily but Morgan frees himself.
Morgan wants to pass the guard but Couceiro is keeping the position.#T4#
Morgan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Morgan passes into half guard.
Morgan is trying to control. Couceiro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Couceiro is pressing down on Morgan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Couceiro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Morgan trying to control but Couceiro is working from the bottom.
Morgan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Couceiro is keeping the position for now.
Couceiro working a defensive guard here.
#T5#
Couceiro managing to control the position.
Morgan trying to control the position from guard on top but Couceiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morgan looking to pass the guard.
Couceiro keeping moving, preventing Morgan from controlling successfully.
Morgan tries to free his leg and advance position but Couceiro is retaining full guard. #T6#
Morgan preventing the sweep.
Morgan wants to pass the guard but Couceiro is keeping the position.
Couceiro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Morgan trying to control but Couceiro is working from the bottom.
Morgan tries to free his leg and advance position but Couceiro is retaining full guard.
Morgan preventing the sweep.
Morgan trying to control but Couceiro is working from the bottom.
Couceiro is pulling down on Morgan's head. It's preventing any offense from Morgan, at least for the moment.#T7#
Morgan looking to pass the guard.
Morgan stays in close to Couceiro's body and controls the position.
Morgan looking to sit in guard and control but Couceiro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Couceiro (6) vs (2) Morgan
Couceiro sitting in guard here, content to control.
Morgan has Couceiro pulled in close to control his posture. #T8#
Couceiro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Morgan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Morgan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Couceiro defends it easily.
Couceiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Morgan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Couceiro wants to pass the guard but Morgan is keeping the position.#T9#
Couceiro sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Morgan throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Couceiro escapes and throws Morgan's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Couceiro (9) vs (2) Morgan
Couceiro tries to move to mount but Morgan blocks the move with his legs.
Couceiro is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Morgan will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Morgan struggling a bit here.
Couceiro tries to move into full mount but can't pass Morgan's legs. #T10#
Morgan is looking to regain half guard here but Couceiro keeps moving and retains side control.
Morgan trying to control but Couceiro flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Couceiro (12) vs (2) Morgan
Morgan wants to control his opponent's hands but Couceiro gets his hands free.
What can Morgan do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Couceiro seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Morgan for as long as he can get away with.
Couceiro has the hooks in. Morgan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
What can Morgan do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T11#
Couceiro is looking to control Morgan but Morgan is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Morgan trying to control the hands but Couceiro won't let him.
Morgan can't escape the position.
#T12#
Couceiro really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Morgan.
Morgan is trying to break free.
Morgan is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Couceiro is hanging on to Morgan's back as he tries to escape.
Couceiro has good solid back control here.
I really don't envy Morgan right now.
#T13#
Morgan wants to control his opponent's hands but Couceiro gets his hands free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Couceiro tries to get the hooks in deep but Morgan pushed the leg off.
Morgan tries to escape but Couceiro has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Morgan keeps trying to improve his position.
Morgan is still trying to improve position.
Couceiro controls the action.
Morgan looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Couceiro trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Morgan doesn't escape. #T14#
Morgan trying to control but not successfully.
Couceiro has good solid back control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Couceiro struggling to keep hold of the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Couceiro takes the fight on points by 12 to 2.
Xandao Couceiro decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
|
|
|
Event:
CWC 289 Tokyo
Date: Jan 02, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Xandao Couceiro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 11 losses; Lurch Addams!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yuuki Gou and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Couceiro shoots in and drives through. Addams sprawls well.#TD2#
Addams closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Couceiro's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Couceiro (0) vs (2) Addams
Addams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Couceiro is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Couceiro is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Addams is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Couceiro trying to control the position here.
Addams told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Addams passes Couceiro's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Couceiro'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.
Addams wants to pass the guard but Couceiro is defending well.
Addams content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Couceiro is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Couceiro wants to control but Addams is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Well, if Addams 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.
Couceiro tries to roll over but Addams keeps him under control.
Couceiro is trying to maintain the position but Addams is very close to passing his half guard.
Couceiro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Couceiro tries to get to full guard but Addams has control of the leg.
Addams tries to pass the half guard into mount. Couceiro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Addams stalling. #SUB2#
Addams is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Couceiro wants to improve his position but Addams is controlling well.
Addams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Addams seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Couceiro does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Addams controlling the action here.
Couceiro won't allow Addams to pass to mount.
Couceiro controlling the position for now.#T3#
Couceiro wants to control but Addams is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Couceiro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Addams 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.
Couceiro is adopting a defensive guard.
Addams controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Couceiro seems keen to control Addams's posture.#T4#
Addams showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Addams wants to pass the guard but Couceiro is keeping the position.
Addams 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.
Couceiro controlling the position.
Addams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Couceiro is keeping the position for now.
Couceiro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Couceiro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Addams is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T5#
Couceiro trying to control the position.
Couceiro pulls Addams in close to prevent any damage.
Addams is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Couceiro working a defensive guard here.
Couceiro wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Addams wants to control from the top but Couceiro keeps moving.
Couceiro controls Addams momentarily but Addams frees himself. #T6#
Addams stopping the sweep attempt from Couceiro.
Couceiro has his hands on Addams's head, controlling the position.
Addams sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Addams trying to control the position from guard on top but Couceiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Addams is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Couceiro holds on and takes a little breather.
Addams tries to free his leg and advance position but Couceiro is retaining full guard.
Addams showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T7#
Addams trying to control the position from guard on top but Couceiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Couceiro wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Addams is now in half guard.
Addams content to control rather than advance.
Addams is thwarting Couceiro's attempts to control the position.
Couceiro keeping control of the position.
Addams wants to take a breather but Couceiro is having none of it. #T8#
Couceiro controlling the position for now.
Addams controlling the action here.
Couceiro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Addams controlling from the top position.
Addams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Couceiro is pulling down on Addams's head. It's preventing any offense from Addams, at least for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Couceiro is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Couceiro (2) vs (2) Addams#T9#
Addams is adopting a defensive guard.
Addams is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Addams controlling the position.
Addams is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Couceiro won't allow Addams to sweep him here.
Addams is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Couceiro controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T10#
Addams keeping full guard, as Couceiro tries to pass.
Couceiro controlling from the top position.
Couceiro trying to control but Addams is working from the bottom.
Couceiro looking to pass the guard.
Couceiro passes Addams's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Addams is refusing to be controlled, as Couceiro sits in half guard.
Addams is controlling Couceiro's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Addams is looking to improve his position.
#T11#
Couceiro stalling.
Addams is refusing to be controlled, as Couceiro sits in half guard.
Addams keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Addams wants to improve his position but Couceiro is controlling well.
Couceiro performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Addams is looking for a sweep. Couceiro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T12#
Addams is trying to control but can't.
Couceiro is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Addams trying to hold on to Couceiro's head to control him but Couceiro postures up.
Addams is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Addams gets back to full guard.
Addams looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Couceiro tries to free his leg and advance position but Addams is retaining full guard.
Addams is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Couceiro won't allow Addams to sweep him here. #T13#
Addams pulls Couceiro in to control the position.
Addams is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Couceiro passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Couceiro (5) vs (2) Addams
Addams manages to work his way to half guard, despite Couceiro's best efforts.
Couceiro content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Addams tries to roll over but Couceiro keeps him under control.#T14#
Couceiro is taking a breather. Addams 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Addams controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Couceiro takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
Xandao Couceiro thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
|
|
|
Event:
CWC 288 - Helsinki
Date: Dec 26, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Xandao Couceiro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Iain Tower!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Couceiro keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Couceiro closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Couceiro lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Couceiro (2) vs (0) Tower
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Tower has his foot on Couceiro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Couceiro works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Tower looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Couceiro 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tower keeping full guard, as Couceiro tries to pass. #T1#
Tower trying to keep a closed guard but Couceiro is proving a slippery customer.
Couceiro showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Tower looking for a guillotine here but Couceiro defends easily.
Couceiro pushing down on Tower's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've been hearing good reports from Couceiro'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.
Couceiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tower keeps working.
Couceiro prevents Tower from improving his position.
Couceiro slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
Couceiro has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Couceiro prevents Tower from improving his position.
Tower is staying active underneath Couceiro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Couceiro takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tower regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tower looking for a sweep. Not yet Tower, not yet. #T3#
Couceiro postures up.
Couceiro's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Couceiro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Tower escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Couceiro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Couceiro is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Couceiro seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tower for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
Couceiro passes into half guard.
Tower is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Couceiro seems content to control.
Tower regains full guard. Nicely done. #T5##SUB2#
Tower is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Couceiro defends well.
Couceiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Tower is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Couceiro tries to free his leg and advance position but Tower is retaining full guard.
Couceiro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Tower looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Couceiro looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Couceiro slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Couceiro (5) vs (0) Tower#T6#
Couceiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tower keeps working.
Tower prevents Couceiro from moving into mount.
Couceiro trying to control the position but Tower is working away.
Tower sneaks back into half guard.
Couceiro sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Tower is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Couceiro pulls his head out easily. #T7#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tower tries to get to full guard but Couceiro has control of the leg.
Couceiro trying to control from half guard but Tower is working away.
Couceiro keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tower gets full guard.
Couceiro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tower swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Couceiro forces his way into half guard.
Couceiro prevents Tower from improving his position.#T8#
Tower is staying active underneath Couceiro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Couceiro takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Couceiro is trying to control the action in half guard but Tower is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Couceiro takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Couceiro prevents Tower from improving his position.
Well, if Couceiro 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.
Couceiro is looking to take a break and control but Tower is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Tower 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 Couceiro. Oh but Tower has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Couceiro goes limp - he's gone! Tower jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Iain Tower!
Iain Tower seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
|
|
|
Event:
CWC 284 NY
Date: Nov 28, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Katelynn Arby! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Xandao Couceiro!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Reed Andrews and Joseph Jones.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Arby shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Couceiro drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arby (0) vs (2) Couceiro
Couceiro is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Couceiro wants to pass the guard but Arby is keeping the position.
Arby being controlled here, momentarily.
Couceiro stands and throws Arby's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Arby (0) vs (5) Couceiro
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arby is letting Couceiro control him for a moment. #T1#
Couceiro is looking to take a break and control but Arby is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Arby seems a little lost for a moment, as Couceiro dominates the positioning.
Couceiro tries to move to mount but Arby blocks the move with his legs. #T2#
Couceiro controlling from side mount.
It looks like Couceiro 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.
Arby stops Couceiro from passing to mount. #T3#
Arby seems a little lost for a moment, as Couceiro dominates the positioning.
Couceiro working away.
Couceiro is staying tight to Arby's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Arby is trying to get back to half guard.
Couceiro wants to control but Arby is keeping him busy.
Arby is trying to control Couceiro's posture but Couceiro avoids it.
Arby tries to buck Couceiro off but Couceiro is having none of it.#T4#
A lull in the action here as Couceiro stalls from top position.
Arby is trying to control Couceiro's posture but Couceiro avoids it.
A lull in the action here.
Arby is not content to let Couceiro control the position. #T5#
Couceiro controls the position from side control.
Arby is not content to let Couceiro control the position. #T6#
Arby stops Couceiro from passing to mount.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Arby is not content to let Couceiro control the position.
Couceiro works to advance to full mount. Arby defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Arby (0) vs (7) Couceiro#T7#
Couceiro tries to control but Arby wriggling away.
Couceiro controlling his opponent.
Arby is trying desperately to improve position.
Arby has given up his back. Will we see Couceiro going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Arby (0) vs (10) Couceiro
Couceiro biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T8#
Couceiro trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Couceiro controlling the position well here. Arby rolled but Couceiro kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T9#
Arby staying busy and making it hard for Couceiro to control.
Couceiro biding his time, controlling Arby.
Arby tries to escape the position.
Couceiro not allowing Arby to control his hands. #T10#
Arby is really stuck here.
Arby manages to reverse the position and now he's in Couceiro's guard. Nice work there by Arby.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arby (2) vs (10) Couceiro
Couceiro wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Arby is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Couceiro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T11#
Couceiro trying to control the position here.
Couceiro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Arby will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Couceiro controlling the position.
Let's hope that Couceiro 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.
Couceiro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Couceiro is controlling Arby's posture.#T12#
Couceiro wants to hit a sweep here but Arby passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Couceiro there! Score +3 for passing guard: Arby (5) vs (10) Couceiro
Couceiro is trying desperately to improve position.
Arby sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Couceiro tries to hold on but Arby postures up.
Couceiro is trying desperately to improve position.#T13#
Couceiro wants to hold on but Arby pushes him away.
Couceiro keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Couceiro is squirming around, avoiding Arby's attempts to control the action.
Arby prevents Couceiro from getting the reversal.
Arby controlling the position easily from mount.
Arby prevents Couceiro from getting the reversal.#T14#
Arby avoids the attempt from Couceiro to control.
Couceiro is trying desperately to improve position.
Couceiro is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Arby wants to take Couceiro's back here but Couceiro is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Couceiro wins on points by 10 to 5.
Xandao Couceiro really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Warrior Fight Store logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
|
|
|
Event:
CWC 279 - Rocky Horror Roll
Date: Oct 31, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Xandao Couceiro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Boris Balkan!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Eddie Farnsworth and David Schapiro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Balkan tries for a takedown but Couceiro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Balkan closes the distance and clinches up with Couceiro, looking for a takedown. Balkan pushes Couceiro against the cage but Couceiro circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Couceiro looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Balkan wants to counter the offense by Couceiro and move into the clinch position.
Balkan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Xandao Couceiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Balkan.
Balkan moves in looking to clinch but Couceiro pushes him off.
Balkan misses with a takedown #CL#
and Couceiro moves into the clinch.
Couceiro is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Balkan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Couceiro after a bit of a struggle.
Couceiro is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Couceiro is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Couceiro gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Couceiro (2) vs (0) Balkan
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couceiro controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Balkan keeping full guard, as Couceiro tries to pass.
Couceiro is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Catch Wrestling L.A. that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Couceiro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Couceiro won't allow Balkan to sweep him here.
Couceiro stands and throws Balkan's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Couceiro (5) vs (0) Balkan
Couceiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Balkan keeps working.
Couceiro controlling the position.
Couceiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Balkan keeps working. #T2#
Couceiro staying calm.
Balkan 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.
Couceiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Balkan keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Couceiro just content to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Couceiro is looking to take a break and control but Balkan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Couceiro tries to move into full mount but can't pass Balkan's legs.
Balkan seems a little lost for a moment, as Couceiro dominates the positioning.
Balkan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Couceiro has knee on belly momentarily but Balkan bucks him off and regains half guard.
Balkan wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Couceiro content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Couceiro is looking to stall here but Balkan recovers full guard.
Couceiro content to stall in guard here.
Balkan pulls Couceiro in close to his closed guard and prevents Couceiro from doing any damage or advancing position.
Couceiro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T5#
Balkan keeping full guard, as Couceiro tries to pass.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Balkan holds on and takes a little breather.
Couceiro is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Balkan working a defensive guard but Couceiro manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Couceiro (8) vs (0) Balkan
Balkan prevents Couceiro from moving into mount. #T6#
Couceiro controlling from side mount.
Couceiro advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Couceiro (10) vs (0) Balkan
Couceiro prevents Balkan from getting the reversal.
Balkan is squirming around, avoiding Couceiro's attempts to control the action.
Balkan 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: Couceiro (10) vs (2) Balkan
Balkan stopping the sweep attempt from Couceiro.#T7#
Balkan passes Couceiro's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Couceiro wants to get back to full guard.
Couceiro trying to control but Balkan postures up.
Couceiro tries to get to full guard but Balkan has control of the leg.
Couceiro gets back to full guard.
Couceiro working a defensive guard here.
#T8#
Couceiro bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Balkan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Couceiro (12) vs (2) Balkan
Balkan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Couceiro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Balkan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Couceiro stays in close to Balkan's body and controls the position.
Balkan pulls Couceiro in close to his closed guard and prevents Couceiro from doing any damage or advancing position.#T9#
Balkan keeping moving, preventing Couceiro from controlling successfully.
Balkan has control of Couceiro's left arm, preventing Couceiro from doing any damage.
Couceiro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Balkan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Couceiro controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Balkan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Couceiro is one step ahead there.
Couceiro sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T10#
Balkan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Couceiro is one step ahead there.
Couceiro is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Couceiro forces his way into half guard.#T11#
Balkan trying to control from the bottom.
Couceiro is stalling here. Balkan is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Couceiro seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Balkan has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Couceiro (12) vs (6) Balkan
Balkan trying to control the position but Couceiro is working away.
Couceiro wants to control but Balkan postures up.
Couceiro is looking for a sweep.
Balkan moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Couceiro is trying to get back to half guard.#T12#
You can see the frustration on Couceiro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Couceiro is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Balkan wants to control but Couceiro is keeping him busy.
A bit of a lull in the action here.#T13#
Couceiro is trying to control Balkan's posture but Balkan avoids it.
Couceiro is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Balkan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Couceiro manages to get back to half guard.
Couceiro trying to control from the bottom.
Couceiro gets full guard.
Couceiro keeping moving, preventing Balkan from controlling successfully.
Couceiro is adopting a defensive guard.#T14#
Balkan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Balkan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Couceiro has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Balkan has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Couceiro (12) vs (9) Balkan
Balkan 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 Couceiro's shoulder. That is not cool.
Couceiro is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Couceiro takes the fight on points by 12 to 9.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Xandao Couceiro waved his t-shirt featuring Warrior Fight Store's logo in front of the cameras. |
|
|
|
Event:
CWC 273
Date: Oct 10, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Xandao Couceiro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 15 losses; Harry Hirsch!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Couceiro takes the fight into the clinch.
Couceiro looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Hirsch jumps into guard, dragging Couceiro to the mat.
Hirsch wants to sweep here but Couceiro controlling him for the moment.
Couceiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Hirsch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hirsch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Couceiro is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hirsch seems keen to control Couceiro's posture.#T1#
Couceiro 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.
Hirsch has Couceiro pulled in close to control his posture.
Couceiro is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Couceiro'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.
Couceiro 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hirsch holds on and takes a little breather.
Hirsch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Couceiro is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hirsch is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Couceiro defends well.
Hirsch has Couceiro pulled in close to control his posture.
Our spies down at at SSJ Gym inform us that Hirsch has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Hirsch keeping moving, preventing Couceiro from controlling successfully. #T3#
Hirsch wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hirsch's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Couceiro wants to control from the top but Hirsch keeps moving.
Couceiro stopping the sweep attempt from Hirsch.#T4#
Hirsch has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Couceiro wants to control from the top but Hirsch keeps moving.
Hirsch is controlling Couceiro's posture.
Couceiro trying to control but Hirsch is working from the bottom.
Hirsch wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Couceiro sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hirsch's guard. #T5#
Hirsch is trying to get back to full guard.
Couceiro is taking a breather. Hirsch 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.
Hirsch is not content to let Couceiro control the position.
Couceiro perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Couceiro wants to take a breather but Hirsch is having none of it.
Hirsch is concentrating on defense, preventing Couceiro from advancing position.
Hirsch wants to get back to full guard.
Couceiro perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hirsch is looking for a sweep. Couceiro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T6#
Hirsch is doing well to control the position and prevent Couceiro from advancing to side control.
Couceiro sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hirsch is trying to get back to full guard.
Couceiro is controlling the pace.
Couceiro is keen to just control but Hirsch is a slippery customer.
Hirsch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T7#
Couceiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hirsch keeps working.
Couceiro is controlling the pace.
Hirsch is trying to get back to full guard.
Couceiro not doing much here.
#T8#
Hirsch trying to hold on to Couceiro's head to control him but Couceiro postures up.
Hirsch is controlling Couceiro's trapped leg to prevent Couceiro from advancing to side control.
Couceiro looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Further stalling from Couceiro.#T9#
Hirsch is not content to let Couceiro control the position.
Hirsch manages to get to full guard.
Couceiro trying to control but Hirsch is working from the bottom.
Hirsch controls Couceiro momentarily but Couceiro frees himself.
Couceiro slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Couceiro (3) vs (0) Hirsch#T10#
Couceiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hirsch keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Hirsch's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Couceiro is looking to take a break and control but Hirsch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Couceiro just content to control the position.
Hirsch manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T11#
Couceiro seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Couceiro prevents Hirsch from improving his position.
Couceiro takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Couceiro is trying to control the action in half guard but Hirsch is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Couceiro sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hirsch trying to hold on to Couceiro's head to control him but Couceiro postures up.
Hirsch gets back to full guard.
#T12#
Hirsch seems keen to control Couceiro's posture.
Hirsch tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hirsch pulls Couceiro in to control the position.
Couceiro controls from within his opponent's guard. #T13#
Couceiro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hirsch controlling Couceiro's posture.
Hirsch keeping full guard, as Couceiro tries to pass.
Couceiro engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hirsch is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T14#
Couceiro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Couceiro slips nicely into half guard.
Hirsch is looking to control Couceiro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hirsch avoid being mounted?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hirsch tries to roll over but Couceiro keeps him under control.
Hirsch is looking to control Couceiro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hirsch avoid being mounted?
And that's the end of the fight!
Couceiro takes the fight on points by 3 to 0.
Xandao Couceiro very nearly forgot to thank Warrior Fight Store amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
|
|
|
Event:
CWC 268
Date: Sep 19, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Xandao Couceiro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 13 losses; Ricco Torres!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Couceiro gets tackled into the cage by Torres. Torres maintains the clinch.
Torres is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Torres is working for takedown but Couceiro is calmly controlling the position for now.
Couceiro has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Torres after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Couceiro is trying to trip Torres. He has hold of a leg but Torres is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Couceiro persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Couceiro (2) vs (0) Torres
We've been hearing good reports from Couceiro'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.
Couceiro sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Couceiro wants to pass the guard but Torres is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres has Couceiro pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Couceiro sitting in guard here, content to control.
Couceiro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Couceiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Torres is pulling down on Couceiro's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Torres is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Torres is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Couceiro wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Torres looking to control.
Couceiro looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Torres wants to sweep here but Couceiro controlling him for the moment.
Our spies down at at Catch Wrestling L.A. inform us that Torres has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Couceiro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Torres pulls Couceiro in to control the position.
Couceiro trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
Torres looking for a sweep. Not yet Torres, not yet.
Couceiro is looking to advance position but Torres has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Couceiro (2) vs (4) Torres
Couceiro is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Torres goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Couceiro turns into him and now he's in Torres's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Couceiro (4) vs (4) Torres
Torres controlling Couceiro's posture. #T4#
Torres wants to sweep here but Couceiro controlling him for the moment.
Couceiro looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Couceiro's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T5#
Torres manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Couceiro manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Couceiro (4) vs (6) Torres
Couceiro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Torres is stalling in the full guard.
Torres wants to pass the guard but Couceiro is keeping the position.#T6##SUB2#
Torres thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Torres passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Couceiro (4) vs (9) Torres
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Couceiro wants to control but Torres postures up.#SUB2#
Torres thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Torres is looking to take a break and control but Couceiro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T7#
Couceiro is trying to control Torres's posture but Torres avoids it. #SUB2#
Torres is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Couceiro has escaped the position, nice work there.
Couceiro is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Torres off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Couceiro (8) vs (9) Torres
Couceiro trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Torres doesn't escape.
Torres staying busy and making it hard for Couceiro to control.
I would not like to be Torres right now.
#T8#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Couceiro's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Torres wants to escape the position.
Will Couceiro go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T9##SUB#
Torres showing good submission defense here.
Torres is keeping busy.
Torres is in bad spot here.
Couceiro trying to control momentarily.
Torres tries to escape the position.
Couceiro has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Torres's body.
#T10#
A lull in the action here.
Torres is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Couceiro is trying to control but Torres is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
#T11#
Couceiro looking to control and managing it successfully.
Torres wants to hold on but Couceiro pushes him away.
Couceiro wants to control the pace but Torres is squirming around nicely.
Couceiro sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Torres is looking to improve his position but Couceiro isn't that keen on the idea.#T12#
Couceiro fails to advance to Torres's back.
Couceiro content just to control the position here.
Torres tries to reverse the position but Couceiro maintains control.
Couceiro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Couceiro tries to control but Torres wriggling away. #T13#
Couceiro controlling from the full mount.
Torres tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Couceiro controlling from the full mount.
Torres sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T14#
Couceiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Torres keeps working.
Torres is holding on to half guard well.
Couceiro is looking to take a break and control but Torres is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Well, if Couceiro is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that's the end of the fight!
Torres wins on points by 9 to 8.
After winning the bout, Ricco Torres thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
|
|
|
Event:
TSGC 4
Date: Jul 25, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Xandao Couceiro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Diego Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Couceiro moves into range and clinches up with Rodriguez.#TD#
Couceiro has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Rodriguez clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Couceiro (4) vs (0) Rodriguez
Rodriguez trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Rodriguez is in bad spot here.
Rodriguez is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Couceiro off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Couceiro really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Rodriguez.
Rodriguez tries to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
I would not like to be Rodriguez right now.
#T1#
Couceiro seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Rodriguez tries to escape but Couceiro has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Rodriguez is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Rodriguez is really stuck here.
#T2#
Couceiro has good solid back control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Couceiro seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rodriguez for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Couceiro is working for a rear naked choke. Rodriguez is not defending it well and Couceiro has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Rodriguez refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Rodriguez's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Xandao Couceiro!
Xandao Couceiro gave a mention to Warrior Fight Store in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
|
|
|
Event:
TWGC 34 (265+lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jul 08, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Xandao Couceiro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Kermit Archer!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Couceiro darts in and clinches Archer up against the cage.
Archer wants to take the fight to the mat but Couceiro manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Couceiro wants to take the fight to the mat but Archer manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Archer is fighting off a takedown attempt but Couceiro is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Archer to the mat. Archer regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Couceiro (2) vs (0) Archer
Archer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Couceiro controls the pace.
Couceiro looking to pass the guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Couceiro'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.
Couceiro forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couceiro perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Archer wants to get back to full guard.
Couceiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Archer keeps working. #T1#
Couceiro controlling the pace.
Archer is looking to improve his position.
Archer wants to control but Couceiro is keeping busy.
Couceiro wants to control but Archer is keeping him busy.
Couceiro content to control rather than advance.
Couceiro prevents Archer from improving his position.#T2#
Couceiro trying to control the action but Archer is working from the bottom.
Couceiro is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Archer works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Couceiro not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Couceiro won't allow Archer to sweep him here.
Archer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Couceiro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Couceiro seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Archer for as long as he can get away with.
Couceiro postures up.
Couceiro 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. #T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Archer is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Couceiro (2) vs (2) Archer
Couceiro has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Archer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Couceiro has his hands on Archer's head, controlling the position.
Couceiro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Archer is one step ahead there. #T5#
Couceiro has control of Archer's left arm, preventing Archer from doing any damage.
Archer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Couceiro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Couceiro working a defensive guard here.
Couceiro wants to hit a sweep here but Archer passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Couceiro there! Score +3 for passing guard: Couceiro (2) vs (5) Archer#T6#
Archer fails to take his opponent's back.
Couceiro is looking to improve his position but Archer isn't that keen on the idea.
Couceiro is working hard here to advance position.
Archer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T7#
Couceiro is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Couceiro tries to improve his position but instead Archer has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Couceiro (2) vs (8) Archer
Archer keeps control of the position easily here as Couceiro tries to buck him off.
Couceiro just trying to survive but Archer is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Couceiro is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Archer.
#SUB2#
Archer is looking for the choke from the back position but Couceiro is controlling his hands well. #T8#
Couceiro trying to control but not successfully.
Couceiro is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Archer controlling the positon.
Couceiro tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Couceiro is working to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Couceiro regains half guard.
Archer is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Archer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Couceiro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Couceiro wants to control but Archer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Archer wants to pass to mount but Couceiro is defending the position.
Couceiro is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T10#
Archer works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Couceiro (2) vs (11) Archer
Couceiro can't do much from the bottom here.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Couceiro is trying to improve his position.
Couceiro wants to control but Archer postures up.#T11#
Archer trying to control the position but Couceiro is working away.
Couceiro is looking for a sweep.
Couceiro seems a little lost for a moment, as Archer dominates the positioning.
Couceiro is trying to control Archer's posture but Archer avoids it.
Couceiro manages to work his way to half guard, despite Archer's best efforts.
Couceiro tries to get to full guard but Archer has control of the leg.
Well, if Archer 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.
#T12#
Archer passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Couceiro! Score +3 for passing guard: Couceiro (2) vs (14) Archer
Archer looking to control but Couceiro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Couceiro wants to control but Archer is having none of it.#T13#
Couceiro tries to reverse the position but Archer maintains control.
Archer fails to move to back control.
Couceiro wants to control but Archer is having none of it.
Archer looking to control but Couceiro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Couceiro wants to control but Archer is having none of it.
Couceiro is trying desperately to improve position.#T14#
Couceiro is squirming around, avoiding Archer's attempts to control the action.
Couceiro wants to hold on but Archer pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Archer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Couceiro tries to lock up and control but Archer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Archer wins on points by 14 to 2.
A relieved looking Kermit Archer 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:
TWGC 34 (265+lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jun 30, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Joshua Floyd! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Xandao Couceiro!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Sano.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Floyd clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Couceiro gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Floyd regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Floyd (0) vs (2) Couceiro#SUB#
Floyd has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Couceiro can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Floyd is trying to keep Couceiro in close.
Floyd wants to sweep here but Couceiro controlling him for the moment.
Couceiro wants to pass the guard but Floyd is keeping the position.
Couceiro is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Floyd looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Couceiro has picked Floyd up and slammed him! Floyd can't keep hold of the triangle and Couceiro manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Floyd (0) vs (5) Couceiro
Floyd tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Couceiro presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Floyd (0) vs (7) Couceiro
Floyd wants to control but Couceiro is having none of it.
Couceiro controlling the pace for now. #T1#
Floyd is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Floyd is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Floyd is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Couceiro is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Couceiro controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Couceiro trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Floyd controls the position.
Couceiro takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
Floyd really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Couceiro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Floyd tries to hold on but Couceiro postures up.#T3#
Floyd is looking to improve his position but Couceiro isn't that keen on the idea.
Couceiro controlling his opponent.
Floyd really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Couceiro controlling the position easily from mount.
Floyd is squirming around, avoiding Couceiro's attempts to control the action.
Floyd wants to control but Couceiro is having none of it.
Couceiro controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Floyd tries to hold on but Couceiro pushes him away.
Couceiro wants to control the pace but Floyd is squirming around nicely.
Couceiro avoids the attempt from Floyd to control.
Couceiro controlling the position easily from mount.
Couceiro tries to control but Floyd wriggling away.
Couceiro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Floyd 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.
Couceiro content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Floyd makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Floyd.#T5##SUB#
Floyd working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Couceiro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Couceiro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Floyd looking for a guillotine here but Couceiro defends easily.
Floyd is looking to sweep but instead, Couceiro has passed into half guard.
Floyd regains full guard. Nicely done.
Couceiro passes Floyd's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Couceiro is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6##SUB#
Floyd looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Couceiro seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Floyd looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Couceiro working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB#
Floyd looking for submissions off his back.
Couceiro takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
It looks like Couceiro 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.#T7#
Floyd wants to get back to full guard.
Couceiro is thwarting Floyd's attempts to control the position.
Couceiro keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Floyd is trying to get back to full guard.
Floyd is looking to control Couceiro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Floyd avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Floyd looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Floyd has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Couceiro is working away from the top position though.
Couceiro controlling the pace. #T8#
Couceiro is continuing to stall.
The adventures of Couceiro the control monster continue. Boring.#T9#
Floyd tries to get to full guard but Couceiro has control of the leg.
Couceiro performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Let's hope that Couceiro 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.
Floyd is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Couceiro slows the pace down in half guard.
Floyd wants to get back to full guard.
Floyd manages to get to full guard.
Couceiro controls from within his opponent's guard. #T10##SUB#
Floyd is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Couceiro is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Floyd is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Floyd working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Couceiro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Couceiro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Couceiro works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Floyd looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Floyd looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Couceiro sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Floyd tries to roll over but Couceiro keeps him under control.#T11#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Floyd regains full guard. Nicely done.
Couceiro is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Couceiro postures up.
Couceiro sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Floyd has his foot on Couceiro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Couceiro works his way back into a safe position though.
Couceiro content to stall in guard here. #T12#
Floyd is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Floyd is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Floyd tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Couceiro's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Floyd managing to control the position.
Couceiro stands and throws Floyd's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Floyd (0) vs (10) Couceiro
Floyd is looking for a sweep.
Floyd is working hard here to advance position.#T13#
A lull in the action here.
Floyd is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Couceiro controlling from side mount. #T14#
Couceiro tries to advance to mount but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Couceiro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Floyd is looking to reverse the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Couceiro wins on points by 10 to 0.
An out of breath and clearly excited Xandao Couceiro thanked Warrior Fight Store for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
|
|
|
Event:
TWGC 34 (265+lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jun 29, 2021 |
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 0 losses; Adams Menday! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Xandao Couceiro!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Fujiwara and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice takedown defense from Menday. No joy for Couceiro on that attempt. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Couceiro. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Menday (0) vs (4) Couceiro
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Couceiro working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Menday tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Couceiro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Menday is working hard here to advance position.
Menday gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Menday looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Menday is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Menday manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Couceiro wants to pass the guard but Menday is keeping the position.
Couceiro wants to control from the top but Menday keeps moving. #T1#
Couceiro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Menday tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Couceiro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Menday is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Menday is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Menday will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Menday is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Couceiro defends well.
Menday seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Menday is trying to keep Couceiro in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Menday keeping full guard, as Couceiro tries to pass.
Couceiro controls from within his opponent's guard.
Couceiro preventing the sweep.
Couceiro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Menday wants to sweep but no luck.
Couceiro passes Menday's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Couceiro is trying to control the action in half guard but Menday is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Couceiro with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Couceiro is thwarting Menday's attempts to control the position.
Couceiro takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Menday has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Couceiro is working away from the top position though.
Couceiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Menday keeps working. #T4#
Couceiro stalling.
Couceiro trying to control from half guard but Menday is working away.
Menday holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Couceiro is looking to take a break and control but Menday is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Couceiro keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T5#
Menday wants to improve his position but Couceiro is controlling well.
Couceiro is looking to take a break and control but Menday is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Menday is positioning himself well to prevent Couceiro advancing to mount.
Couceiro controlling the pace.
Menday manages to get to full guard.
#T6#
Couceiro wants to control from the top but Menday keeps moving.
Couceiro looking to sit in guard and control but Menday gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Menday (2) vs (4) Couceiro
Menday wants to control from the top but Couceiro keeps moving.
Menday has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Couceiro lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Menday (2) vs (6) Couceiro
Couceiro 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. #T7#
Couceiro looking to pass the guard.
Couceiro engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Menday not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Couceiro looking to pass the guard.
Couceiro engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Couceiro wants to control from the top but Menday keeps moving. #T8#
Menday keeping full guard, as Couceiro tries to pass.
Menday keeping moving, preventing Couceiro from controlling successfully.
Menday looking for a sweep. Not yet Menday, not yet.
Couceiro controls from within his opponent's guard. #T9#
Couceiro works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Couceiro is keen to just control but Menday is a slippery customer.
Menday is pressing down on Couceiro's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Menday keeping full guard, as Couceiro tries to pass.
Menday is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Couceiro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T10#
Couceiro slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Menday (2) vs (9) Couceiro
Couceiro working away.#T11#
Couceiro is looking to take a break and control but Menday is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Couceiro might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Menday haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Menday manages to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Couceiro looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Couceiro's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Menday is not content to let Couceiro control the position.#T12#
Couceiro slows the pace down in half guard.
It looks like Couceiro 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.
Menday wants to get back to full guard.#T13#
Couceiro content to control rather than advance.
Let's hope that Couceiro 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.#T14#
Menday regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Menday is looking for a triangle but Couceiro pushes his legs off easily.
Couceiro engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Menday working a defensive guard here.
Couceiro engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that's the end of the fight!
Couceiro wins on points by 9 to 2.
After the big win, Xandao Couceiro made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors FEEBLE FIGHTWEAR and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
|
|
|
Event:
CMMA 110 Yrkje v Anubis
Date: May 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Steed lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Couceiro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Steed throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Steed scores with a three punch combo!
Tubby Steed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steed throws a right hand that Couceiro ducks under and follows up with a left that Couceiro also avoids with ease.#TD#
Couceiro dives in and scores a takedown into Steed's guard.
Couceiro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steed swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Couceiro is standing up over Steed. Steed looks to escape but Couceiro dives into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steed seems a little lost for a moment, as Couceiro dominates the positioning.#SUB#
Couceiro goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Steed rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Couceiro's guard! Nice work there by Steed! #SU2#
Steed gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Couceiro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Couceiro shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Steed makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T1#
Steed lands a nice leg kick that just misses Couceiro's sensitive parts. #TD#
Couceiro scores with a takedown into Steed's guard.
Couceiro won't allow Steed to get back to his feet.
Steed is wriggling around but Couceiro manages to pass to half guard.
Couceiro trying to control the pace.
Couceiro trying to mount his opponent but Steed defends it. #SUB#
Couceiro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Steed sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
Couceiro wants to pass the guard but Steed is defending well. #SUB#
Couceiro is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Couceiro perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Couceiro stops Steed from getting back to his feet.
Couceiro controlling the action here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Couceiro stops Steed from getting back to his feet.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Couceiro in particular looking to stall.#T3#
Steed is trying to stand.
Steed is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Couceiro uses his free foot to push down on Steed's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Steed.
Steed is trying to stand.#SUB#
Couceiro working for a guillotine from mount but Steed is in no mood to give up.
Steed is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Couceiro has hold of Steed's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Steed manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Steed has given up his back.
#T4##SUB#
Couceiro is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Steed knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Steed for a finish.
Steed is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Couceiro looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Couceiro working for the choke. #SUB#
Couceiro is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Steed has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Couceiro has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Steed taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Couceiro doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Xandao Couceiro! |
|
|
|
Event:
CACC 166: Ribbler vs Savkov
Date: Jan 31, 2021 |
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 0 wins and 0 losses; Xandao Couceiro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Gustavo Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Oliveira fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oliveira closes this distance looking for a takedown but Couceiro circles away.
Oliveira tries to close the distance and clinch up but Couceiro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gustavo Oliveira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oliveira shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Couceiro defends it nicely.#TD#
Couceiro 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: Couceiro (4) vs (0) Oliveira
Oliveira sneaks back into half guard.
Oliveira tries to roll over but Couceiro keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Oliveira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Oliveira looking for submissions off his back.
Oliveira is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Couceiro's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Couceiro's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Couceiro (4) vs (4) Oliveira
I really don't envy Couceiro right now.
#T1##SUB2#
Oliveira looking to break Couceiro's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Couceiro remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Oliveira will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Couceiro is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Oliveira is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Couceiro defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Oliveira has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Oliveira trying to control.
Couceiro tries to break free.
#T2##SUB2#
Oliveira is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Couceiro knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Couceiro for a finish.
Couceiro is in bad spot here.
Couceiro is working hard here to advance position.
Couceiro is keeping busy.
Couceiro knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Oliveira on the ground.
I really don't envy Couceiro right now.
Couceiro is keeping busy.
#T3#
Couceiro is trying to break free.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
A lull in the action here.
Couceiro can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Oliveira is persistently looking for the submission but Couceiro is defending it well.
Couceiro looking very determined here, making life difficult for Oliveira.
#T4##SUB2#
Oliveira working for the choke.
Couceiro is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Oliveira looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Couceiro taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gustavo Oliveira! |
|
|
|
|
|
|
