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Event:
Bots de Garra 146
Date: Apr 27, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 43 losses; Jari Laitila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 60 wins and 39 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Laitila closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kamenev's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laitila (2) vs (0) Kamenev
Laitila stays in close to Kamenev's body and controls the position.
Laitila wants to control from the top but Kamenev keeps moving.
Laitila stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kamenev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laitila is working hard here to advance position.
Kamenev keeping moving, preventing Laitila from controlling successfully. #T1#
Laitila slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kamenev is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kamenev keeping full guard, as Laitila tries to pass. #T2#
Laitila looking to sit in guard and control but Kamenev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (2) vs (2) Kamenev
Kamenev preventing the sweep.
Laitila is looking to sweep but instead, Kamenev has passed into half guard.
Kamenev is pressing down on Laitila's thigh, looking to free his foot. Laitila is holding on for now.
Kamenev trying to control the action but Laitila is working from the bottom.
Laitila is looking for a sweep. Kamenev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Still in half guard, Kamenev seems content to control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Laitila trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (2) vs (5) Kamenev
Laitila is desperately trying to improve his position but Kamenev has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Laitila tries to hold on but Kamenev postures up.#T4#
Kamenev manages to capitalize on a mistake by Laitila to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Laitila (2) vs (8) Kamenev
Laitila staying busy and making it hard for Kamenev to control.
Laitila is trying to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Laitila tries to roll but Kamenev sticks to his back.
#T5#
A lull in the action here.
Laitila trying to control the hands but Kamenev won't let him.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Will Kamenev go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Laitila tries to break free.
#T6#
Laitila trying to control the hands but Kamenev won't let him. #SUB2#
Kamenev is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Laitila defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
I really don't envy Laitila right now.
Laitila rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Laitila wants to improve his position but Kamenev is controlling well.
#T7#
Kamenev trying to control from half guard but Laitila is working away.
Laitila keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Kamenev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Laitila does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Laitila is looking to improve his position.
#T8#
Laitila wants to control but Kamenev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Well, if Kamenev 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.
#T9#
Laitila has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kamenev is working away from the top position though.
Laitila is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kamenev's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kamenev's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Laitila (6) vs (8) Kamenev#T10#
Kamenev is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Laitila working for a choke but Kamenev is defending well.
Kamenev is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Kamenev rolls, trying to escape but Laitila keeps control of the position.
Kamenev trying to control the hands but Laitila won't let him. #T11#
Laitila tries to get the hooks in deep but Kamenev pushed the leg off.
Laitila has good solid back control here.
Laitila doesn't have the hooks in and Kamenev manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (6) vs (10) Kamenev
Kamenev looking to pass the guard.
Laitila wants to sweep but no luck. #T12#
Laitila has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kamenev has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (6) vs (13) Kamenev
Laitila tries to bench press Kamenev off him but Kamenev keeps the position.
Kamenev in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Laitila tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kamenev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T13#
Laitila being controlled for a moment.
Kamenev is looking to take a break and control but Laitila is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T14#
Laitila tries to control but Kamenev manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Laitila (6) vs (16) Kamenev
Laitila trying to control the hands but Kamenev breaks the grip.
Kamenev controlling well, preventing Laitila from escaping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kamenev gets his hands free as Laitila looks to control.
Kamenev tries to keep control of the position but Laitila is staying busy.
Laitila tries to roll but Kamenev sticks to his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kamenev wins on points by 16 to 6.
A very excited looking Ivan Kamenev made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 145
Date: Apr 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 12 losses; Mean Gean! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 43 losses; Jari Laitila!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gean dives in and grabs Laitila's left leg, looking for a takedown. Laitila pushes down on Gean's head and hops out.
Gean dives in and grabs Laitila's left leg, looking for a takedown. Laitila pushes down on Gean's head and hops out.
Gean shoots in looking for a takedown. Laitila tries to sprawl out of it but Gean keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Laitila 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 Mean Gean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gean is trying hard to land a takedown here. Laitila sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Laitila shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gean is trying to defend but Laitila finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gean (0) vs (2) Laitila
Laitila wants to pass to mount but Gean is defending the position.
Laitila takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laitila trying to pass the guard but Gean defending well.
Gean tries to get to full guard but Laitila has control of the leg. #T1#
Laitila tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gean knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've been hearing good reports from Gean's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Gean tries to get to full guard but Laitila has control of the leg.
Gean is looking to get back to full guard here but Laitila has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Gean (0) vs (5) Laitila
Laitila wants to control but Gean is keeping him busy.
Laitila controls the position.
Laitila trying to control the action but Gean is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T2#
Gean tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Laitila wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Laitila wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gean keeps working.
Gean is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Laitila is looking to take a break and control but Gean is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gean struggling a bit here.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gean is trying to get back to half guard.
Gean is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Laitila wants to control but Gean is keeping him busy.
Gean trying to control from the bottom.
Gean tries to get to full guard but Laitila has control of the leg. #T4#
Laitila is controlling the pace.
Laitila is stalling here. Gean is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Laitila seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gean has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gean (4) vs (5) Laitila#SUB#
Gean wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Laitila, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Gean is trying to get an arm triangle but Laitila is defending well. #T5#
Laitila is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gean's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Laitila 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.
Laitila tries to roll over but Gean keeps him under control.#SUB#
Gean is looking for a kimura but Laitila is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gean to get the leverage. #SUB#
Gean is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Laitila trying to control from the bottom.
Laitila tries to roll over but Gean keeps him under control.#T6##SUB#
Laitila is defending against the submission attempts here by Gean.
Gean seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Laitila does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Gean seems to be working for a kimura but Laitila defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Gean is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Laitila is just riding it out for now. Gean eventually gives up the hold.
Gean wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laitila keeps working. #T7#
Gean tries to pass the half guard into mount. Laitila knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gean is keen to just control but Laitila is a slippery customer.
Gean wants to pass the guard but Laitila is defending well. #SUB#
Gean is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T8#
Laitila trying to control here.
#SUB#
Gean is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gean prevents Laitila from improving his position.#SUB#
Gean is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Laitila to slip a leg under and get back to full guard. #T9##SUB#
Gean drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Laitila manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gean has Laitila in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gean (4) vs (7) Laitila
Gean looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gean keeping moving, preventing Laitila from controlling successfully.
Laitila won't allow Gean to sweep him here.
Laitila slips nicely into half guard.#T10#
Laitila trying to control the action but Gean is working from the bottom.
Laitila prevents Gean from improving his position.
Laitila is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T11#
Gean is trying to get back to full guard.
Laitila not doing much here.
Laitila is trying to control. Gean wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T12#
Laitila not doing much here.
Gean has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Laitila is working away from the top position though.
Laitila is pressing down on Gean's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gean is holding on for now.
Gean is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Laitila's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Laitila's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gean (8) vs (7) Laitila#SUB#
Gean is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T13#
Laitila tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Gean is looking for a choke. Laitila gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Laitila manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gean (8) vs (9) Laitila#SUB#
Gean throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Laitila escapes and throws Gean's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gean (8) vs (12) Laitila
Laitila takes a little break here. Gean wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T14#
Gean is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here as Laitila stalls from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Gean's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laitila wins on points by 12 to 8. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 144
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 57 wins and 32 losses; Abu Schaubi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 42 losses; Jari Laitila!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Laitila tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Schaubi defends well and Laitila ends up having to push Schaubi into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Laitila shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Schaubi's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Schaubi (0) vs (2) Laitila
Laitila sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Schaubi trying to keep a closed guard but Laitila is proving a slippery customer.
Schaubi wants to sweep here but Laitila controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laitila is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Schaubi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Laitila tries to free his leg and advance position but Schaubi is retaining full guard.
Laitila 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.
Schaubi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Schaubi pulls Laitila in close to his closed guard and prevents Laitila from doing any damage or advancing position.
Laitila is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Schaubi is adopting a defensive guard.
Laitila controls from within his opponent's guard.
Laitila stopping the sweep attempt from Schaubi.#T3#
Schaubi keeping moving, preventing Laitila from controlling successfully.
Schaubi controlling Laitila's posture. #T4#
Schaubi'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.
Laitila trying to control but Schaubi is working from the bottom.
Schaubi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Schaubi keeping moving, preventing Laitila from controlling successfully. #T5#
Laitila preventing the sweep.
Schaubi trying to control the position.
Laitila looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Laitila trying to control but Schaubi is working from the bottom. #T6##SUB#
Schaubi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Laitila doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Schaubi is tightening it up a little... Laitila has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Laitila reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Laitila taps out! Nice BJJ there by Schaubi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Abu Schaubi!
Post fight, Abu Schaubi stared into the camera and said 'G-g-g-g-gadOOSHED him through a glass door, b'. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 143
Date: Apr 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 90 wins and 70 losses; Conald Petersen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 41 losses; Jari Laitila!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Petersen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Petersen (4) vs (0) Laitila
Laitila tries to improve position but can't.
Petersen has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Petersen (6) vs (0) Laitila
Petersen wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Laitila can't escape the position.
Laitila slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Laitila looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Petersen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Laitila manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Laitila is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Petersen defends well.
Petersen sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen passes Laitila's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Petersen moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (9) vs (0) Laitila
Petersen has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Petersen (11) vs (0) Laitila
Laitila 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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Petersen content just to control the position here.
Petersen tries to control but Laitila wriggling away.
Laitila is trying desperately to improve position.
Laitila regains half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Petersen is looking to take a break and control but Laitila is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Petersen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Laitila is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Still in half guard, Petersen seems content to control.#SUB2#
Laitila looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Petersen content to control rather than advance.
Petersen trying to control the action but Laitila is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Laitila looking for submissions off his back.
Petersen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Petersen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Laitila looking for submissions off his back.
Petersen is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (14) vs (0) Laitila
Petersen controlling his opponent.
Laitila is looking to improve his position but Petersen isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Laitila is still trying to improve position.
Petersen tries to control but Laitila wriggling away.
Laitila working to try and regain half guard.
Petersen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Laitila keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Petersen tries to control but Laitila wriggling away. #SUB#
Petersen has hold of Laitila's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Laitila manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Laitila keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Laitila regains half guard.
Petersen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laitila keeps working.
Still in half guard, Petersen seems content to control.#SUB2#
Laitila looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Laitila is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Petersen pulls his head out easily.
Petersen wants to take a breather but Laitila is having none of it.
Petersen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Petersen trying to pass the guard but Laitila defending well. #SUB2#
Laitila looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T5#
Petersen trying to control from half guard but Laitila is working away.
Petersen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Laitila is not content to let Petersen control the position.#SUB2#
Laitila looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Petersen is looking to take a break and control but Laitila is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Laitila looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Petersen is trying to control. Laitila wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Laitila looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T6#
Petersen trying to mount his opponent but Laitila defends it.
Petersen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Petersen moves into full mount! Laitila won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (17) vs (0) Laitila
Petersen wants to control the pace but Laitila is squirming around nicely.
Laitila is looking to improve his position but Petersen isn't that keen on the idea.
Petersen tries to control but Laitila wriggling away.
Petersen prevents Laitila from getting the reversal.
Laitila keeps trying to improve his position.
Petersen content just to control the position here.
Petersen wants to take Laitila's back here but Laitila is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Laitila is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T7#
Petersen tries to control but Laitila wriggling away.
Laitila is looking to improve his position but Petersen isn't that keen on the idea.
Petersen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Laitila tries to reverse the position but Petersen maintains control.
Petersen takes Laitila's back. Score +3 for taking back: Petersen (20) vs (0) Laitila
Laitila is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Petersen keeps control of the position as Laitila tries to break free.
Petersen trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T8#
Petersen slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Laitila breaks Petersen's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (20) vs (2) Laitila
Laitila stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Petersen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Petersen wants to sweep but no luck.
Laitila looking to pass the guard.
Petersen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Petersen is pulling down on Laitila's head. It's preventing any offense from Laitila, at least for the moment.
Laitila trying to move into half guard but instead Petersen has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (22) vs (2) Laitila
Petersen stands and throws Laitila's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (25) vs (2) Laitila
Laitila tries to improve position but can't.
Petersen is looking to take a break and control but Laitila is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T9#
Laitila tries to buck Petersen off but Petersen is having none of it.
Laitila manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Laitila tries to roll over but Petersen keeps him under control.
Petersen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Laitila is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Petersen pulls his head out easily.
Petersen trying to control the pace.
Petersen's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB2#
Laitila looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Petersen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laitila keeps working. #T10#
Petersen content to control rather than advance.
Petersen is keen to just control but Laitila is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Laitila is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Petersen pulls his head out easily.
Petersen is looking to take a break and control but Laitila is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Laitila manages to get to full guard.
Petersen tries to free his leg and advance position but Laitila is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Laitila is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Petersen is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Laitila working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Petersen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Petersen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Laitila looks winded!
Petersen passes Laitila's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T11#
Petersen wants to free his trapped foot but Laitila is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Laitila actively working from the bottom here.
Petersen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Petersen is looking to advance position but Laitila won't allow it.
Petersen is taking a breather. Laitila 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.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Petersen.
Laitila is staying active underneath Petersen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Laitila is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Laitila looking for submissions off his back.#T12##SUB2#
Laitila looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Petersen in particular looking to stall.
Petersen is trying to control. Laitila wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Still in half guard, Petersen seems content to control.
Petersen is looking to take a break and control but Laitila is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Laitila looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Petersen in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Laitila looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Petersen is keen to just control but Laitila is a slippery customer.#T13#
Petersen passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Laitila! Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (28) vs (2) Laitila
Laitila is looking to improve his position but Petersen isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Laitila tries to improve his position but Petersen has taken his back! Petersen has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Laitila tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Petersen pushes Laitila away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Conald Petersen!
Conald Petersen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 142
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 40 losses; Jari Laitila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 37 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Horrible takedown attempt by Laitila or perhaps it was just good defense by Sulvar, which made it look bad.
Laitila shoots in looking for a takedown. Sulvar tries to sprawl out of it but Laitila keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Sulvar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Laitila shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sulvar but Sulvar pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jari Laitila. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laitila shoots in looking for a takedown but Sulvar manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Laitila's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Laitila shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sulvar sprawls well. Sulvar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Laitila gets slowly back to his feet.
Sulvar stuffs the takedown attempt from Laitila. Laitila gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Sulvar fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Laitila to the ground. Sulvar is now in Laitila's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laitila (0) vs (2) Sulvar#SUB#
Sulvar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Laitila has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sulvar has managed to get both his arms back between Laitila's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Laitila working for submissions but it's allowed Sulvar to get to half guard.
#SUB#
Laitila looking for submissions off his back.
Still in half guard, Sulvar seems content to control.#T1#
Laitila is looking to get back to full guard here but Sulvar has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (0) vs (5) Sulvar
Laitila tries to bench press Sulvar off him but Sulvar keeps the position.
Laitila is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Laitila looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Laitila is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at HELLCADEMY, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Laitila wants to sweep but Sulvar has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (0) vs (8) Sulvar
Sulvar moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T2#
Laitila tries to improve position but can't.
Laitila gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sulvar wants to take a breather but Laitila is having none of it. #SUB#
Laitila looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Laitila is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sulvar pulls his head out easily.
Sulvar trying to control the action but Laitila is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Laitila is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sulvar pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB#
Laitila looking for subs from the bottom but Sulvar mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (0) vs (11) Sulvar
Sulvar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Laitila is trying desperately to improve position.
Laitila wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Laitila (0) vs (14) Sulvar
Laitila manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sulvar's guard. Nice work there by Laitila.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (2) vs (14) Sulvar#SUB#
Laitila drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sulvar looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sulvar looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sulvar! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Laitila (2) vs (18) Sulvar
Laitila sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T4##SUB#
Laitila actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Laitila looking for a kimura from the bottom but Sulvar passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (2) vs (21) Sulvar
Sulvar trying to control the action but Laitila is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Laitila is looking to regain half guard here but Sulvar keeps moving and retains side control.
Sulvar advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Laitila (2) vs (23) Sulvar
Laitila is desperately trying to improve his position but Sulvar has a good base and remains in mount.
Laitila is working hard here to advance position.
Laitila has given up his back here. Will Sulvar look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Laitila (2) vs (26) Sulvar#T5#
Laitila manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sulvar's guard. Nice work there by Laitila.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (4) vs (26) Sulvar
Laitila stopping the sweep attempt from Sulvar.
Sulvar trying to keep a closed guard but Laitila is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Laitila drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sulvar looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sulvar looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sulvar! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Laitila (4) vs (30) Sulvar
Laitila gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Laitila looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Laitila is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sulvar pulls his head out easily. #T6#
Sulvar is looking to take a break and control but Laitila is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Laitila looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Laitila looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Laitila is refusing to be controlled, as Sulvar sits in half guard. #T7##SUB#
Laitila actively working from the bottom here.
Sulvar trying to pass the guard but Laitila defending well. #SUB#
Laitila looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Laitila looking for subs from the bottom but Sulvar mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (4) vs (33) Sulvar
Sulvar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Laitila is working to get back to half guard.
My spies in Hammer House of Horror inform me that Sulvar has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T8#
Sulvar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Laitila is trying to escape the mount.
Laitila is trying to reverse the position but instead Sulvar has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Laitila (4) vs (36) Sulvar
Laitila tries to escape but Sulvar has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Laitila staying busy and making it hard for Sulvar to control.
Sulvar is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T9#
I really don't envy Laitila right now.
Sulvar biding his time, controlling Laitila.
Laitila tries to roll but Sulvar sticks to his back.
Sulvar trying to control.
What can Laitila do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Laitila rolls, trying to escape but Sulvar keeps control of the position.
#T10#
Sulvar is trying to stick to Laitila's back but Laitila is turning into Sulvar. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sulvar's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Laitila. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (6) vs (36) Sulvar
Sulvar looking for a sweep. Not yet Sulvar, not yet.
Sulvar is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sulvar is trying to control the position but Laitila postures up.
Sulvar pulls Laitila in close to prevent any damage.
Laitila stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sulvar swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Laitila drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sulvar dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (6) vs (38) Sulvar#T11#
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. #SUB#
Laitila is looking for a triangle but Sulvar pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Laitila working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Sulvar has passed into half guard!
#SUB#
Laitila looking for submissions off his back.
Laitila is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Laitila looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sulvar stalling. #T12##SUB#
Laitila actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Laitila with the active half guard here but Sulvar passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (6) vs (41) Sulvar
Laitila is trying to get back to half guard.
Sulvar is looking to take a break and control but Laitila is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T13#
Laitila tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sulvar trying to control the action but Laitila is working from the bottom.
Laitila tries to bench press Sulvar off him but Sulvar keeps the position.
Sulvar trying to control the position but Laitila is working away.
Laitila gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Laitila wants to get back to full guard.#T14##SUB#
Laitila looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Laitila is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sulvar pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Laitila actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Laitila looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Sulvar 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!
Sulvar wins on points by 41 to 6.
A victorious Tres Sulvar thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 140
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Lochlain OBrien! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 40 losses; Jari Laitila!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
OBrien rushes Laitila and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#TD#
OBrien ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. OBrien no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
OBrien wants to sweep but no luck.
Laitila trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Laitila is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! OBrien is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! OBrien has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: OBrien (2) vs (0) Laitila
Laitila tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
OBrien avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
OBrien trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Laitila is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and OBrien defends well.
OBrien definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
OBrien sitting in guard here, content to control.
OBrien has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Laitila escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. OBrien gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
OBrien sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Laitila throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
OBrien not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Laitila is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Laitila has his foot on OBrien's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. OBrien works his way back into a safe position though.
Laitila keeping moving, preventing OBrien from controlling successfully.
OBrien advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: OBrien (5) vs (0) Laitila
Laitila is looking for a sweep.
OBrien controls the position.
OBrien trying to control the position but Laitila is working away.
A lull in the action here.
OBrien wants to control but Laitila is keeping him busy.
Laitila 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.
Laitila tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
OBrien trying to control the position but Laitila is working away.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Laitila is trying to get back to half guard.
OBrien trying to control the action but Laitila is working from the bottom.
Laitila is looking to reverse the position.
Laitila is not content to let OBrien control the position.
Laitila tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Laitila gets back to half guard.
OBrien is keen to just control but Laitila is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Laitila looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Laitila looking for submissions off his back.
OBrien wants to free his trapped foot but Laitila is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Laitila looking for submissions off his back.
OBrien seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Laitila looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Laitila works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Laitila working for a triangle but OBrien defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Laitila has his foot on OBrien's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. OBrien works his way back into a safe position though.
OBrien wants to control from the top but Laitila keeps moving.
OBrien 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.
OBrien trying to control the position from guard on top but Laitila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Laitila working for a triangle but OBrien defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Laitila had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. OBrien defends it easily.#T5##SUB2#
Laitila had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. OBrien defends it easily.
OBrien passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: OBrien (8) vs (0) Laitila
Laitila is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked OBrien off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: OBrien (8) vs (4) Laitila
OBrien tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
OBrien holds on for dear life.
OBrien working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB2#
Laitila goes for an armbar but he's not got it… OBrien turns into him and now he's in Laitila's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: OBrien (10) vs (4) Laitila
Laitila keeping full guard, as OBrien tries to pass. #T6##SUB2#
Laitila is looking for a triangle but OBrien pushes his legs off easily.
Laitila keeping moving, preventing OBrien from controlling successfully.
OBrien wants to pass the guard but Laitila is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Laitila looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
OBrien controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Laitila has his foot on OBrien's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. OBrien works his way back into a safe position though.
OBrien stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laitila swivels though and keeps the full guard.
OBrien engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
OBrien slips nicely into half guard.#T7##SUB2#
Laitila looking for submissions off his back.
Laitila makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Laitila.#SUB2#
Laitila has his foot on OBrien's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. OBrien works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Laitila has his foot on OBrien's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. OBrien works his way back into a safe position though.
OBrien is stalling in the full guard.
OBrien tries to free his leg and advance position but Laitila is retaining full guard.
OBrien trying to control but Laitila is working from the bottom. #T8##SUB2#
Laitila has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think OBrien should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Laitila has tightened it up now! OBrien should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jari Laitila! |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 139
Date: Apr 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 56 wins and 30 losses; Abu Schaubi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 40 losses; Jari Laitila!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Laitila throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Schaubi's waist but Schaubi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Laitila off to one side.
Schaubi tries to counter by clinching up but Laitila breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Schaubi darts in and clinches Laitila up against the ropes.#TD#
Schaubi jumps guard.
Laitila is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Laitila pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schaubi is keeping the position for now.
Laitila keeps trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schaubi keeping moving, preventing Laitila from controlling successfully.
Schaubi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Schaubi pulls Laitila in to control the position. #T1#
Schaubi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Laitila showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Schaubi controlling Laitila's posture.
Schaubi tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Laitila trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schaubi looking for a sweep. Not yet Schaubi, not yet.
Laitila postures up.
Laitila trying to control the position from guard on top but Schaubi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Laitila being controlled here momentarily.
Laitila stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schaubi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Schaubi wants to sweep but no luck.
Laitila looking to sit in guard and control but Schaubi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schaubi (2) vs (0) Laitila
Laitila keeping moving, preventing Schaubi from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Laitila working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Laitila looking for a sweep. Not yet Laitila, not yet.
Schaubi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laitila is keeping the position for now.
Laitila wants to sweep here but Schaubi controlling him for the moment.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY inform us that Laitila has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Laitila has his hands on Schaubi's head, controlling the position.
Schaubi won't allow Laitila to sweep him here. #T5#
Laitila keeping full guard, as Schaubi tries to pass.
Schaubi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Schaubi wants to control from the top but Laitila keeps moving.
Laitila being controlled here, momentarily.
Schaubi trying to control but Laitila is working from the bottom. #T6#
Schaubi preventing the sweep.
Laitila keeping moving, preventing Schaubi from controlling successfully.
Schaubi looking to sit in guard and control but Laitila gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schaubi (2) vs (2) Laitila
Laitila being controlled here momentarily. #T7#
Laitila stopping the sweep attempt from Schaubi.#SUB#
Laitila got a little sloppy there for a moment and Schaubi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Laitila has managed to get both his arms back between Schaubi's legs - danger averted.
Schaubi being controlled here, momentarily.
Schaubi working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Schaubi has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Laitila is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Schaubi. Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (2) vs (5) Laitila#T8#
Schaubi struggling a bit here.
Schaubi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Schaubi moves into full guard.
Schaubi wants to improve his position but instead Laitila has moved into half guard.
#T9#
Schaubi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Schaubi has his foot on Laitila's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Laitila works his way back into a safe position though.
Schaubi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schaubi (4) vs (5) Laitila
Laitila 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#
Laitila looking for a triangle here. Schaubi is fighting it but it looks tight! Laitila pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Schaubi is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jari Laitila!
The defeated Abu Schaubi had this to say: 'Gawld dawg'. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 137
Date: Mar 27, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 87 wins and 67 losses; Conald Petersen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 39 losses; Jari Laitila!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Petersen shoots in and bounces Laitila off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Petersen (2) vs (0) Laitila
Petersen wants to pass the guard but Laitila is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Petersen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Laitila keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen wants to pass the guard but Laitila is keeping the position.
Laitila can't keep his opponent in guard - Petersen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1#
Petersen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Petersen uses his free foot to push down on Laitila's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Laitila. Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (5) vs (0) Laitila
Petersen controlling from mount.
Laitila is squirming around, avoiding Petersen's attempts to control the action.
Petersen with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Petersen can't control as he wanted to and Laitila manages to get the fight back to his half guard. #T2#
Petersen is looking to stall here but Laitila recovers full guard.
Petersen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Petersen trying to control but Laitila is working from the bottom.
Petersen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laitila is keeping the position for now.
Laitila is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Petersen wants to control from the top but Laitila keeps moving.
Petersen content to stall in guard here.
Petersen looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Petersen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Laitila is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Petersen is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Petersen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Laitila's guard.
Petersen wants to free his trapped foot but Laitila is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Petersen wants to take a breather but Laitila is having none of it.
Petersen trying to pass the guard but Laitila defending well.
Laitila is refusing to be controlled, as Petersen sits in half guard. #T5#
Petersen controlling the action here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Petersen trying to advance position but Laitila counters by regaining guard.
Laitila pulls Petersen in close to his closed guard and prevents Petersen from doing any damage or advancing position.#T6#
Laitila trying to control the position.
Petersen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY inform us that Laitila has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Petersen pushing down on Laitila's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T7#
Petersen is taking a breather. Laitila 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.
Petersen wants to control but Laitila is keeping him busy.
Petersen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Laitila is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Petersen tries to pass to full mount but Laitila defends it.
Petersen not doing much here.
Petersen trying to control from Laitila's half guard. Laitila has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Petersen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T8#
Petersen wants to pass the guard but Laitila is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Laitila is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Petersen looking to pass the guard.
Laitila wants to sweep here but Petersen controlling him for the moment.
Petersen tries to free his leg and advance position but Laitila is retaining full guard.
Petersen passes into half guard. #T9#
Still in half guard, Petersen seems content to control.
Petersen wants to control but Laitila is keeping him busy.
Well, if Petersen 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.
Petersen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Laitila does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T10#
Laitila is looking for a sweep. Petersen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Petersen works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (8) vs (0) Laitila
Petersen trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T11#
Laitila tries to hold on but Petersen postures up.
Petersen trying to control but Laitila is having none of it. #T12#
Laitila has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Petersen's lack of action.
Laitila is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Petersen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Petersen's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Petersen (8) vs (4) Laitila
I really don't envy Petersen right now.
#T13#
Petersen is working hard here to advance position.
Petersen trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Petersen wants to escape the position.
Petersen tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Petersen working to try and regain half guard.
Laitila trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T14#
Laitila manages to capitalize on a mistake by Petersen to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Petersen (8) vs (7) Laitila
Petersen is really stuck here.
Laitila is riding his opponent, not letting Petersen buck him off.
Petersen is in bad spot here.
Petersen trying to control the hands but Laitila breaks the grip.
Petersen turns into Laitila and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (10) vs (7) Laitila
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersen pushing down on Laitila's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Petersen controlling the action here.
Laitila won't allow Petersen to pass to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petersen takes the fight on points by 10 to 7.
During a confident post fight interview, Conald Petersen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 136
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 27 losses; Alexander Mesquita! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 39 losses; Jari Laitila!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Laitila rushes Mesquita and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Mesquita gets underhooks to prevent Laitila's takedown attempt.
Laitila has Mesquita pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Mesquita manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mesquita is pressed up against the ropes. Laitila has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mesquita down to the mat. Mesquita avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Alexander Mesquita has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jari Laitila.
Laitila tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Mesquita manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mesquita half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Mesquita gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Laitila wants a takedown but no success here.
Laitila has Mesquita pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Mesquita manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Mesquita has hold of one of Laitila's legs. Laitila is fighting the takedown attempt but Mesquita gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mesquita (2) vs (0) Laitila
Mesquita sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Laitila keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita advances to half guard. #SUB#
Mesquita is trying to work for a kimura but Laitila is defending well.
#T1#
Laitila slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mesquita being controlled here momentarily.
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.
Laitila wants to sweep here but Mesquita controlling him for the moment.
Mesquita is stalling in the full guard.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Laitila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB#
Mesquita is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Laitila is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Laitila has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (2) vs (2) Laitila
Laitila pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mesquita is keeping the position for now.
Laitila stands and throws Mesquita's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (2) vs (5) Laitila
Laitila wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mesquita keeps working. #T3#
Mesquita seems a little lost for a moment, as Laitila dominates the positioning.
Let's hope that Laitila 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.
Mesquita tries to bench press Laitila off him but Laitila keeps the position.
Mesquita is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Mesquita manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mesquita manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mesquita lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (4) vs (5) Laitila
Laitila tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Laitila keeping full guard, as Mesquita tries to pass.
Laitila can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mesquita controls the pace.#T5#
Laitila not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Laitila keeps moving.
Mesquita tries to free his leg and advance position but Laitila is retaining full guard.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Laitila keeps moving.
Laitila controls Mesquita momentarily but Mesquita frees himself. #T6#
Mesquita 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.
Mesquita looking to sit in guard and control but Laitila gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (4) vs (7) Laitila
Laitila wants to control from the top but Mesquita keeps moving.
Laitila might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mesquita haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Mesquita isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Laitila stacks Mesquita on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Laitila! Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (4) vs (10) Laitila#T7#
Mesquita gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mesquita tries to get to full guard but Laitila has control of the leg. #T8#
Mesquita is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Laitila jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (4) vs (13) Laitila
Laitila is looking to take a break and control but Mesquita is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mesquita tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Laitila wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Mesquita's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mesquita tries to buck Laitila off but Laitila is having none of it.#T9#
Mesquita is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Belmiro Academy, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
You can see the frustration on Mesquita's face as Laitila controls the position.
Mesquita tries to bench press Laitila off him but Laitila keeps the position.
Laitila controls the position from side control.#T10#
Mesquita tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Laitila controlling the position.
Mesquita is trying to improve his position.#T11#
Mesquita manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Laitila is thwarting Mesquita's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Mesquita is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Laitila pulls his head out easily.
Mesquita works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mesquita trying to control the position.
Laitila slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T12#
Mesquita working a defensive guard but Laitila manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (4) vs (16) Laitila
Mesquita is looking to regain half guard here but Laitila keeps moving and retains side control. #T13#
Laitila 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 Mesquita's shoulder. That is not cool.
Mesquita wants to control but Laitila postures up.
Mesquita is not content to let Laitila control the position.
Mesquita is trying to improve his position.
Laitila content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Laitila looking to control but instead Mesquita has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#T14#
Mesquita tries to get to full guard but Laitila has control of the leg.
Mesquita trying to get back to full guard but Laitila takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (4) vs (19) Laitila
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laitila controlling the pace for now.
Mesquita is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laitila wins on points by 19 to 4. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 135
Date: Mar 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 39 losses; Jari Laitila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 14 losses; Leonardinho Chai!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Laitila dives in and scores a takedown into Chai's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laitila (2) vs (0) Chai
Chai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Laitila's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (2) vs (2) Chai
Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laitila is keeping the position for now.
Laitila is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Chai looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laitila looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chai is one step ahead there. #T1#
Laitila can't keep his opponent in guard - Chai advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Chai is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Laitila! Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (2) vs (5) Chai
Chai wants to take Laitila's back here but Laitila is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Laitila 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.#T2#
Laitila is trying to maintain the position but Chai is very close to passing his half guard.
Laitila is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Laitila is doing well to control the position and prevent Chai from advancing to side control.
Laitila moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Laitila seems keen to control Chai's posture.#T3#
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Laitila holds on and takes a little breather.
Laitila wants to sweep here but Chai controlling him for the moment.
Laitila trying to keep a closed guard but Chai is proving a slippery customer.
#T4##SUB2#
Chai is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Laitila is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Laitila has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (4) vs (5) Chai
Laitila controlling from the top position.
Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laitila is one step ahead there. #T5#
Laitila looking to pass the guard.
Laitila wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T6#
Laitila sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Chai's guard.
Laitila is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Chai tries to roll over but Laitila keeps him under control.
Laitila is trying to control the action in half guard but Chai is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T7#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Laitila in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Chai looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Laitila wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chai keeps working.
Laitila keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T8#
Laitila passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (7) vs (5) Chai
The referee asks Laitila politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Laitila prefers to stall for the moment though.
Chai tries to bench press Laitila off him but Laitila keeps the position.
Laitila wants to control but Chai is keeping him busy.
Chai is trying to get back to half guard.#T9#
Laitila trying to control the position but Chai is working away.
Laitila controlling the position from side mount.
Laitila's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T10#
Laitila seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Chai for as long as he can get away with.
Further stalling from Laitila.#T11#
Laitila wants to control for a moment but Chai uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Laitila content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T12#
Chai is looking to improve his position.
Chai wants to get back to full guard but Laitila has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (10) vs (5) Chai
Chai regains half guard.#T13#
Chai is not content to let Laitila control the position.
Laitila takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Laitila prevents Chai from improving his position.
Laitila perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Chai is trying to get back to full guard.
Laitila is stalling here. Chai is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Laitila seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Chai has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Laitila (10) vs (9) Chai#T14#
Laitila tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Laitila's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Laitila is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laitila takes the fight on points by 10 to 9. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 134
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 38 losses; Jari Laitila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 65 wins and 68 losses; Able Archer!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Laitila moves into the clinch successfully.
Archer is looking for a takedown.
Archer tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Laitila has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Archer regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laitila (2) vs (0) Archer
Archer trying to control the position.
Laitila stopping the sweep attempt from Archer.
Archer working a defensive guard but Laitila passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Laitila in particular looking to stall.
Laitila's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1#
Laitila is looking to take a break and control but Archer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Archer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Laitila's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Laitila's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Laitila (2) vs (4) Archer
Laitila tries to roll but Archer sticks to his back.
Archer is looking to control Laitila but Laitila is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Laitila tries to break free.
Laitila's coaches at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T2#
Archer is riding his opponent, not letting Laitila buck him off.
Archer keeps control of the position as Laitila tries to break free.
Archer avoiding Laitila 's attempts to control his hands.
Laitila staying busy and making it hard for Archer to control. #T3#
Archer gets his hands free as Laitila looks to control.
Laitila prevents Archer from getting a body triangle.
Archer controls the action.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Laitila is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T4#
Archer trying to control momentarily.
Laitila rolls, trying to escape but Archer keeps control of the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Laitila looking very determined here, making life difficult for Archer.
Laitila trying to control the hands but Archer won't let him. #T5#
Laitila tries to escape but Archer has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Archer is not going to allow Laitila to sit and survive in this position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Archer's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T6##SUB2#
Archer is looking for the choke from the back position but Laitila is controlling his hands well.
Laitila trying to control the action but Archer just sinks the hooks in.
You can see the frustration on Laitila's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Archer gets his hands free as Laitila looks to control. #T7##SUB2#
Archer 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, Laitila has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Laitila just trying to survive but Archer is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Laitila prevents Archer from getting a body triangle.
I would not like to be Laitila right now.
#T8#
Archer controlling well, preventing Laitila from escaping the position.
Archer keeps control of the position easily here as Laitila tries to buck him off.
#T9#
Laitila is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Laitila looking very determined here, making life difficult for Archer.
I would not like to be Laitila right now.
#T10#
Archer trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Archer trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Laitila doesn't escape. #T11#
Laitila is trying to break free.
A lull in the action here.
Laitila trying to control the action but Archer just sinks the hooks in. #T12#
Will Archer go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Archer is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Laitila staying busy and making it hard for Archer to control.
I really don't envy Laitila right now.
What can Laitila do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T13#
Archer's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Laitila prevents Archer from getting a body triangle.
Archer biding his time, looking for the opening.
Laitila trying to control the hands but Archer won't let him. #T14#
Archer just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Archer looking to hold on to the position here but Laitila rolls and ends up regaining guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Archer wins on points by 4 to 2.
A very excited looking Able Archer made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 132
Date: Mar 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 24 losses; Enamorado Bandito! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 37 losses; Jari Laitila!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Laitila moves into range and clinches up with Bandito.
Laitila drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bandito pulls his leg out and moves away.
Laitila closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Bandito counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bandito (2) vs (0) Laitila
Laitila has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bandito is working away from the top position though.
Laitila is refusing to be controlled, as Bandito sits in half guard.
Laitila won't allow Bandito 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laitila wants to control but Bandito is keeping busy.
#T1#
Bandito is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Bandito advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (5) vs (0) Laitila
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.
Laitila prevents Bandito from moving into mount.
Laitila 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.
Laitila struggling a bit here.
Laitila is being controlled here. #T2#
Bandito has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Laitila gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bandito (7) vs (0) Laitila
Bandito controlling the pace for now.
Laitila tries to hold on but Bandito postures up.#T3#
Bandito controlling from mount.
Bandito avoids the attempt from Laitila to control.
Bandito prevents Laitila from getting the reversal.
Bandito controlling the pace for now.
Laitila tries to reverse the position but Bandito maintains control.#T4#
Bandito can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Laitila is looking to escape.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bandito takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Laitila is looking to improve his position but Bandito isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T5#
Bandito tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bandito wants to take his opponent's back but Laitila doesn't allow it.
Laitila sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Laitila wants to get back to full guard but Bandito has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (10) vs (0) Laitila#T6#
Bandito 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 Laitila's shoulder. That is not cool.
Bandito wants to control for a moment but Laitila uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Laitila is refusing to be controlled, as Bandito sits in half guard.
Bandito is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T7#
Laitila preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T8#
Laitila wants to get back to full guard.
Laitila keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Bandito seems to be working for a kimura but Laitila defends the submission attempt.
Laitila gets back to full guard.
#T9#
Bandito trying to control the position from guard on top but Laitila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laitila trying to control the position.
Laitila keeping full guard, as Bandito tries to pass. #T10#
Bandito looking to sit in guard and control but Laitila gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (10) vs (2) Laitila
Bandito tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Laitila 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.
Laitila trying to control but Bandito is working from the bottom. #T11#
Laitila slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bandito controls Laitila momentarily but Laitila frees himself. #T12#
Laitila won't allow Bandito to sweep him here.
Bandito seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Bandito is trying to control the position but Laitila postures up.
Bandito has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bandito is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T13#
Bandito is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Laitila is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bandito is really struggling to control Laitila but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Bandito pulls Laitila in to control the position.
Laitila trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T14#
Laitila showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bandito wants to sweep here but Laitila controlling him for the moment.
Bandito is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Bandito takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
Enamorado Bandito decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 131
Date: Mar 06, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 36 losses; Jari Laitila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 21 losses; Ricky Judge!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Judge looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Laitila! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Laitila (0) vs (4) Judge
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Laitila is looking to reverse the position.
Judge wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laitila keeps working.
Laitila struggling a bit here.
Laitila is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laitila holding on.
Laitila tries to buck Judge off but Judge is having none of it.#T1#
Laitila prevents Judge from improving position.
Laitila is looking for a sweep.
Laitila is not content to let Judge control the position.
Judge controls the position.#T2#
Laitila is not content to let Judge control the position.
Laitila tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Judge wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Laitila's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Laitila is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Judge happy to just control the position for now.
Judge trying to control the action but Laitila is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Laitila's face as Judge controls the position. #T4#
Judge wants to control for a moment but Laitila uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Judge trying to control from half guard but Laitila is working away.
Laitila is pressing down on Judge's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Laitila seems keen to control Judge's posture.#T5#
Judge trying to control but Laitila is working from the bottom.
Laitila trying to keep a closed guard but Judge is proving a slippery customer.
Laitila is controlling Judge's posture.
Judge controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T6#
Laitila not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Laitila seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Laitila not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Laitila is pulling down on Judge's head to control his posture.
Judge not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Judge postures up.
#T7#
Judge passes into half guard.
Laitila is refusing to be controlled, as Judge sits in half guard.
Laitila is looking for a sweep. Judge is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Laitila trying to control here.
#T8#
Laitila is looking to improve his position.
Judge is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Judge is keen to just control but Laitila is a slippery customer.
Judge stalling.
Laitila wants to get back to full guard.#T9#
Laitila is working hard here to advance position.
Laitila is trying to maintain the position but Judge is very close to passing his half guard.
Judge prevents Laitila from improving his position.
Judge trying to advance position but Laitila counters by regaining guard. #T10#
Laitila being controlled here, momentarily.
Laitila is pulling down on Judge's head to control his posture. #T11#
Judge is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Laitila tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Judge trying to control the position from guard on top but Laitila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Laitila not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Judge looking to pass the guard.
Laitila looking to hit a scissor sweep but Judge is one step ahead there.
Laitila is looking to sweep but instead, Judge has passed into half guard.
#T13#
Laitila is positioning himself well to prevent Judge advancing to mount.
Laitila is trying to get back to full guard.
Judge sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Laitila is looking to control Judge's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Laitila avoid being mounted?#T14#
Judge tries to pass to full mount but Laitila defends it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Judge passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (0) vs (7) Judge
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Judge wants to control the pace but Laitila is squirming around nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Judge wins on points by 7 to 0.
Ricky Judge seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 129
Date: Feb 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 18 losses; Tyler Alvarez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 36 losses; Jari Laitila!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Laitila moves into range and clinches up with Alvarez.
Laitila wants to take the fight to the mat but Alvarez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Alvarez has Laitila pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Laitila manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Laitila gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alvarez (0) vs (2) Laitila
Alvarez tries to roll over but Laitila keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Laitila seems content to control.
Alvarez is trying to get back to full guard.
Laitila perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez is trying to control but can't.
#T1#
Laitila keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Alvarez trying to hold on to Laitila's head to control him but Laitila postures up.
Laitila wants to pass the guard but Alvarez is defending well.
Laitila trying to control the action but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Alvarez desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T2#
Alvarez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Laitila stopping the sweep attempt from Alvarez.
Laitila stands and throws Alvarez's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (0) vs (5) Laitila
Alvarez is letting Laitila control him for a moment. #T3#
Laitila wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alvarez keeps working.
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.
Alvarez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alvarez is working hard here to advance position.
Laitila trying to control the action but Alvarez is working from the bottom. #T4#
Alvarez is trying to control Laitila's posture but Laitila avoids it.
Alvarez has one of Laitila's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Alvarez being controlled for a moment. #T5#
Alvarez is trying to control Laitila's posture but Laitila avoids it.
Alvarez tries to bench press Laitila off him but Laitila keeps the position. #T6#
Alvarez wants to control but Laitila postures up.
A lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on Alvarez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Alvarez'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.
Laitila staying calm.
Alvarez is looking to reverse the position.#T7#
Laitila controls the position.
Alvarez tries to bench press Laitila off him but Laitila keeps the position.
Laitila trying to control the position but Alvarez is working away. #T8#
Laitila is staying tight to Alvarez's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Alvarez is trying to get back to half guard.
Laitila wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alvarez keeps working. #T9#
Alvarez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Laitila taking a breather here.
It looks like Laitila 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.#T10#
Alvarez is trying to control Laitila's posture but Laitila avoids it.
Laitila trying to control the action but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T11#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Alvarez is trying to control Laitila's posture but Laitila avoids it.
Alvarez is looking to reverse the position.
Alvarez can't do much from the bottom here. #T12#
You can see the frustration on Alvarez's face as Laitila controls the position.
Laitila taking a break here but Alvarez is having none of it and regains half guard.
Laitila is trying to control. Alvarez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Alvarez gets full guard.
Laitila is stalling in the full guard. #T13#
Alvarez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Laitila controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Laitila postures up.
#T14#
Alvarez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Laitila wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.
Laitila looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alvarez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laitila wins on points by 5 to 0. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 128
Date: Feb 25, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 23 losses; Enamorado Bandito! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 36 losses; Jari Laitila!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Laitila moves in looking to clinch but Bandito pushes him off.
Laitila closes the distance but Bandito moves to the side #TD#
and Bandito decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Laitila's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bandito (2) vs (0) Laitila
We've been hearing good reports from Bandito's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Bandito won't allow Laitila to sweep him here.
Bandito 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.
Bandito trying to control the position from guard on top but Laitila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bandito will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laitila has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bandito controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Bandito'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.
Laitila 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: Bandito (2) vs (2) Laitila
Bandito is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
Bandito wants to improve his position but Laitila is controlling well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Laitila trying to mount his opponent but Bandito defends it.
Laitila wants to control but Bandito is keeping him busy.
Bandito has his hands clasped together around Laitila's back. He's all about the action.#T3#
Laitila stalling away here and it's allowed Bandito to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Laitila slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (2) vs (5) Laitila
Bandito wants to control but Laitila postures up.
Bandito is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Laitila off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bandito (6) vs (5) Laitila
Laitila trying to control the hands but Bandito breaks the grip. #T4#
I would not like to be Laitila right now.
Laitila trying to control the hands but Bandito won't let him.
Bandito is riding his opponent, not letting Laitila buck him off.
Laitila 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.#T5#
Bandito controlling well, preventing Laitila from escaping the position.
Laitila is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Bandito.
Laitila wants to escape the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Bandito controlling the positon.
Laitila rolls, trying to escape but Bandito keeps control of the position.
#T6#
Laitila really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Bandito's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
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.
Laitila can't escape the position.
Will Bandito go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T7#
Bandito keeps control of the position easily here as Laitila tries to buck him off.
Laitila wants to control his opponent's hands but Bandito gets his hands free.
Laitila tries to roll but Bandito sticks to his back.
#T8#
Bandito gets his hands free as Laitila looks to control. #SUB#
Bandito looking for the RNC.
What can Laitila do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Laitila can't escape the position.
Laitila is still trying to improve position.
Laitila just trying to survive but Bandito is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Bandito controlling from the back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Bandito's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T9#
Bandito controls the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Bandito's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Bandito avoiding Laitila 's attempts to control his hands. #T10#
Laitila is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Laitila manages to reverse the position and now he's in Bandito's guard. Nice work there by Laitila.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (6) vs (7) Laitila
Bandito looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Laitila puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Bandito wants to improve his position but Laitila is controlling well.
Laitila works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (6) vs (10) Laitila#T11#
Laitila controlling his opponent.
Laitila trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bandito is trying desperately to improve position.#T12#
Bandito is squirming around, avoiding Laitila's attempts to control the action.
Laitila might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bandito haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T13#
Bandito is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Laitila looking to control but Bandito is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bandito keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T14#
Bandito tries to lock up and control but Laitila gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Laitila content just to control the position here.
Bandito wants to control but Laitila is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bandito working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
Bots de Garra 127
Date: Feb 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 36 losses; Jari Laitila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 54 wins and 35 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Kamenev looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laitila (0) vs (2) Kamenev
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Laitila seems keen to control Kamenev's posture.
Kamenev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laitila swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kamenev keeps trying to improve his position.
Laitila is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laitila manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kamenev manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (2) vs (2) Kamenev#T1#
Kamenev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Laitila wants to control from the top but Kamenev keeps moving.
Laitila is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Laitila works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Laitila wants to control but Kamenev is keeping him busy.
Laitila is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
Laitila is keen to just control but Kamenev is a slippery customer.
Kamenev is looking for a sweep. Laitila is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Laitila is thwarting Kamenev's attempts to control the position.
Laitila is trying to control the action in half guard but Kamenev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Laitila is controlling the pace.
Laitila prevents Kamenev from improving his position.
Kamenev has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Laitila not doing much here.
#T4#
Kamenev is looking to control Laitila's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kamenev avoid being mounted?
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Laitila wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kamenev keeps working.
Kamenev trying to control here.
#T5#
Laitila is trying to control the action in half guard but Kamenev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kamenev wants to control but Laitila is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Laitila uses his free foot to push down on Kamenev's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kamenev. Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (5) vs (2) Kamenev
Laitila controlling from mount. #T6#
Kamenev sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Laitila is trying to control the action in half guard but Kamenev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Laitila is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Laitila is looking to advance position but Kamenev won't allow it.
Laitila wants to take a breather but Kamenev is having none of it. #T7#
Laitila tries to pass to full mount but Kamenev defends it.
Kamenev is trying to get back to full guard.
Laitila takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kamenev is looking to control Laitila's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kamenev avoid being mounted?
Kamenev is looking for a sweep. Laitila is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T8#
Laitila seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kamenev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kamenev trying to hold on to Laitila's head to control him but Laitila postures up.
Laitila looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kamenev tries to roll over but Laitila keeps him under control.
Laitila frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (8) vs (2) Kamenev#T9#
Laitila can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kamenev is looking to escape.
Laitila prevents Kamenev from getting the reversal.
Laitila is trying to control here but Kamenev has managed to regain half guard.
Laitila wants to pass the guard but Kamenev is defending well. #T10#
Laitila content to control rather than advance.
Laitila trying to mount his opponent but Kamenev defends it.
Kamenev makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kamenev.
Laitila looking to sit in guard and control but Kamenev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (8) vs (4) Kamenev
Laitila seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T11#
Kamenev trying to control the position from guard on top but Laitila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laitila is trying to keep Kamenev in close.
#SUB#
Laitila looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kamenev wants to control from the top but Laitila keeps moving. #T12#
Kamenev 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.
Kamenev wants to control from the top but Laitila keeps moving. #T13#
Laitila not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Laitila wants to sweep but no luck.
Laitila is working hard here to advance position.
Laitila is trying to keep Kamenev in close.
Laitila looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kamenev is one step ahead there. #T14#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Laitila is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (10) vs (4) Kamenev
Laitila stands and throws Kamenev's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (13) vs (4) Kamenev
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kamenev is trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laitila takes the fight on points by 13 to 4. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 125
Date: Feb 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 36 losses; Jari Laitila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 22 losses; Ikemba Okoye!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Laitila has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Okoye gets caught flat footed, as Laitila shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laitila (2) vs (0) Okoye
Laitila trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Okoye trying to keep a closed guard but Laitila is proving a slippery customer.
Laitila wants to pass the guard but Okoye is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Laitila avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okoye is trying to hold Laitila in close to prevent damage but Laitila has managed to pass into half guard.
Okoye trying to control from the bottom.
#T1#
Laitila trying to mount his opponent but Okoye defends it.
Okoye is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Laitila's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Laitila's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Laitila (2) vs (4) Okoye#SUB2#
Laitila defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Okoye's arms.
Laitila can't escape the position.
Laitila manages to reverse the position and now he's in Okoye's guard. Nice work there by Laitila.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (4) vs (4) Okoye
Okoye is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2##SUB2#
Laitila got a little sloppy there for a moment and Okoye has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Laitila has managed to get both his arms back between Okoye's legs - danger averted.
Laitila 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. #SUB2#
Laitila got a little sloppy there for a moment and Okoye has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Laitila has managed to get both his arms back between Okoye's legs - danger averted.
Okoye is trying to control the position but Laitila postures up.
Laitila pushing down on Okoye's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Okoye is trying to get back to full guard.
Okoye is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Okoye is not content to let Laitila control the position.
Okoye is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Okoye looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Okoye wants to control but Laitila is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Okoye might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Laitila haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Okoye wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Okoye looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Laitila controlling the action here.
Okoye trying to control here.
#T5#
Laitila is taking a breather. Okoye 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.
Okoye has a hand on Laitila's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Laitila takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (7) vs (4) Okoye
Okoye tries to hold on but Laitila pushes him away.
Okoye is looking to improve his position but Laitila isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Laitila trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T6#
Laitila avoids the attempt from Okoye to control.
Okoye is squirming around, avoiding Laitila's attempts to control the action.
Okoye keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Okoye tries to hold on but Laitila postures up.
Okoye manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Okoye slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T7#
Okoye wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Laitila is now in half guard.
Okoye is trying to maintain the position but Laitila is very close to passing his half guard.
Okoye is looking to improve his position.
Laitila is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Okoye wants to improve his position but Laitila is controlling well.
#T8##SUB2#
Okoye actively working from the bottom here.
Laitila content to control rather than advance.
Okoye trying to control but Laitila postures up.
Okoye is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Okoye looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T9#
Okoye is looking to control Laitila's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Okoye avoid being mounted?
Okoye is trying to get back to full guard.
Laitila uses his free foot to push down on Okoye's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Okoye. Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (10) vs (4) Okoye
Laitila looking to control and managing it successfully.
Okoye gets back to half guard.#T10#
Okoye is controlling Laitila's trapped leg to prevent Laitila from advancing to side control.
Laitila works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (13) vs (4) Okoye
Laitila prevents Okoye from getting the reversal.
Okoye tries to control Laitila's body but Laitila pushes him off. Okoye squirms to his side and now Laitila has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Laitila (16) vs (4) Okoye
Laitila controlling from the back.#T11#
Laitila avoiding Okoye 's attempts to control his hands.
Okoye can't escape the position.
Okoye trying to control the hands but Laitila won't let him.
Laitila has good solid back control here.
Laitila has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T12#
Okoye is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Okoye wants to control his opponent's hands but Laitila gets his hands free.
Laitila is riding his opponent, not letting Okoye buck him off.
Okoye breaks Laitila's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (16) vs (6) Okoye
Laitila keeping moving, preventing Okoye from controlling successfully. #T13#
Laitila seems keen to control Okoye's posture.#T14#
Okoye trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laitila pulls Okoye in close to prevent any damage.
Laitila keeping moving, preventing Okoye from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Laitila takes the fight on points by 16 to 6. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 121
Date: Jan 31, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 35 losses; Jari Laitila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 34 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Kamenev drives through and clinches with Laitila against the ropes.
#TD2#
Kamenev turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kamenev manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Laitila (0) vs (4) Kamenev
Laitila is not content to let Kamenev control the position.
Laitila prevents Kamenev from improving position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Laitila's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Laitila being controlled for a moment.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T1##SUB2#
Kamenev working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Laitila is holding Kamenev down, trying to stall.#T2#
Kamenev trying to control the action but Laitila is working from the bottom.
Kamenev is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Laitila will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Kamenev trying to control the action but Laitila is working from the bottom. #T3#
Laitila is trying to escape the position but Kamenev is controlling the position.
Laitila is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Kamenev wants to control but Laitila is keeping him busy.
Kamenev slows the pace down.
Kamenev tries to move into full mount but can't pass Laitila's legs.
Laitila tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kamenev trying to control the position but Laitila is working away. #T5#
You can see the frustration on Laitila's face as Kamenev controls the position.
Laitila is looking for a sweep.
Laitila wants to control but Kamenev postures up.
Kamenev trying to control the position but Laitila is working away.
Kamenev tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T6#
Kamenev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laitila keeps working.
Laitila tries to buck Kamenev off but Kamenev is having none of it.
Laitila wants to control but Kamenev postures up.
Laitila sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Laitila is not content to let Kamenev control the position.#T7#
Laitila trying to control but Kamenev postures up.
Laitila preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Laitila is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Kamenev with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T8#
Kamenev is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Laitila! Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (0) vs (7) Kamenev
Kamenev moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Laitila (0) vs (10) Kamenev
Will Kamenev go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T9#
Laitila is keeping busy.
Laitila trying to control the position but Kamenev manages to sink in the hooks.
Laitila is in bad spot here.
Kamenev tries to get the hooks in deep but Laitila pushed the leg off. #T10#
Kamenev is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Let's hope that Kamenev 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.#SUB2#
Kamenev is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Laitila has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Laitila defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T11#
Will Kamenev go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB2#
Laitila fending off the submission attempt from Kamenev.
Kamenev has the hooks in. Laitila is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T12#
Laitila tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Laitila is squirming around, avoiding Kamenev's attempts to control the action. #T13#
Laitila is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kamenev wants to take his opponent's back but Laitila doesn't allow it.
Laitila manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kamenev works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (0) vs (13) Kamenev#T14#
Laitila seems a little lost for a moment, as Kamenev dominates the positioning.
Kamenev trying to control the action but Laitila is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laitila regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kamenev wins on points by 13 to 0.
Our winner, Ivan Kamenev, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 119
Date: Jan 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 34 losses; Jari Laitila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 101 wins and 65 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Diesel shoots in and bounces Laitila off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laitila (0) vs (2) Diesel
Diesel 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.
Diesel works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Diesel tries to pass to full mount but Laitila defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laitila is refusing to be controlled, as Diesel sits in half guard. #T1#
Laitila is trying to maintain the position but Diesel is very close to passing his half guard.
Laitila won't allow Diesel to pass to mount.
Laitila is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Laitila wants to control but Diesel is keeping busy.
Diesel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
Laitila wants to control but Diesel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Diesel wants to pass the guard but Laitila is defending well.
Laitila is not content to let Diesel control the position.
Laitila is holding on to half guard well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Laitila is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T3#
Diesel is looking to advance position but Laitila won't allow it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Diesel seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
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.
Laitila trying to control but Diesel postures up.
Laitila keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T4#
Laitila is trying to control but can't.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Laitila wants to control but Diesel is keeping busy.
Still in half guard, Diesel seems content to control.#T5#
Diesel's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Laitila is looking to control Diesel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Laitila avoid being mounted?
Laitila wants to get back to full guard.#T6#
Laitila wants to control but Diesel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Diesel is pressing down on Laitila's thigh, looking to free his foot. Laitila is holding on for now.
Laitila keeping hold of Diesel's head, controlling as best he can.
Diesel trying to control the action but Laitila is working from the bottom. #T7#
Diesel might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Laitila haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Diesel prevents Laitila from improving his position.
Laitila holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Diesel wants to take a breather but Laitila is having none of it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T8#
Laitila gets full guard.
Diesel pushing down on Laitila's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Diesel tries to pass the half guard into mount. Laitila knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Laitila tries to roll over but Diesel keeps him under control.
Diesel trying to control from half guard but Laitila is working away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Diesel passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Laitila! Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (0) vs (5) Diesel#T9#
Diesel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Laitila tries to hold on but Diesel pushes him away.
Laitila is squirming around, avoiding Diesel's attempts to control the action. #T10#
Diesel controlling from mount. #T11#
Diesel trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T12#
Diesel controlling from the full mount.
Laitila really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Diesel looking to control but Laitila is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Diesel looking to control and managing it successfully. #T13#
Laitila is trying desperately to improve position.
Laitila is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Laitila keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Diesel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T14#
Laitila is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Laitila keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diesel looking to control but Laitila is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel wins on points by 5 to 0.
Kurt Diesel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 118
Date: Jan 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 33 losses; Jari Laitila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 14 losses; Tyler Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Alvarez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Alvarez wants it to stay on the feet.
Alvarez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Laitila darts in looking for a takedown but Alvarez gets double underhooks and turns Laitila into the ropes.
And Alvarez tries to counter it with a takedown but Laitila pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Alvarez is trying to trip Laitila. He has hold of a leg but Laitila is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Alvarez persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laitila (0) vs (2) Alvarez
Alvarez is fighting to break Laitila's control of his arms but Laitila is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Laitila looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alvarez is one step ahead there.
Laitila working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laitila looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Laitila not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Laitila keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully.
Laitila wants to sweep but no luck.
Laitila trying to control the position.
Laitila controlling the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Alvarez passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (0) vs (5) Alvarez
Laitila is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Laitila stops Alvarez from passing to mount.
Alvarez is still trying to improve position.
Laitila is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Alvarez off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Laitila (4) vs (5) Alvarez
Alvarez is keeping busy.
Alvarez just trying to survive but Laitila is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T3#
Laitila has the hooks in. Alvarez is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Alvarez looking very determined here, making life difficult for Laitila.
Alvarez is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Laitila is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Alvarez is defending well though. Laitila let's go of the attempt for now.
Alvarez rolls, trying to escape but Laitila keeps control of the position.
#T4#
Laitila slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Alvarez is in bad spot here.
Alvarez tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Laitila looking to control but Alvarez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Alvarez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T5#
Laitila looking to control and managing it successfully.
Alvarez tries to hold on but Laitila postures up.
Alvarez is squirming around, avoiding Laitila's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Alvarez is controlling an arm, preventing Laitila from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T6#
Alvarez 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.
Laitila is just content to waste time from the top position. Alvarez takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Our spies down at at Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu inform us that Alvarez has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Alvarez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alvarez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T7#
Laitila stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alvarez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Laitila is working hard here to advance position.
Laitila is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Alvarez 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.
Alvarez is controlling Laitila's posture.#T8##SUB#
Laitila has gone for a leg lock! Alvarez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Laitila's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (4) vs (7) Alvarez
Laitila seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Laitila is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Laitila is pulling down on Alvarez's head to control his posture. #T9#
Alvarez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Laitila bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Alvarez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (6) vs (7) Alvarez
Alvarez wants to sweep here but Laitila controlling him for the moment. #T10#
Alvarez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Laitila postures up.
Laitila trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Laitila sitting in guard here, content to control.
Alvarez keeping full guard, as Laitila tries to pass.
Laitila wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving. #T11#
Alvarez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (6) vs (9) Alvarez
Laitila is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Laitila keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully. #T12#
Laitila managing to control the position.
Alvarez wants to control from the top but Laitila keeps moving.
Laitila not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alvarez looking to sit in guard and control but Laitila gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (8) vs (9) Alvarez#T13#
Laitila trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvarez trying to keep a closed guard but Laitila is proving a slippery customer.
Alvarez keeping full guard, as Laitila tries to pass.
Laitila stopping the sweep attempt from Alvarez.#T14#
Laitila sitting in guard here, content to control.
Laitila pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alvarez is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alvarez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alvarez wins on points by 9 to 8.
After winning the bout, Tyler Alvarez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 117
Date: Jan 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 55 wins and 40 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 32 losses; Jari Laitila!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Toehold manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Laitila on his heels. He'll look to pass Laitila's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Toehold (2) vs (0) Laitila
Laitila looking to control but Toehold passes into half guard.
Toehold is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Toehold prevents Laitila from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Laitila tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Toehold has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (5) vs (0) Laitila
Laitila is trying desperately to improve position.
Toehold controlling the position easily from mount.
Laitila is looking to improve his position but Toehold isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Laitila is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Toehold is looking to work his way around to Laitila's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Laitila tries to hold on but Toehold postures up.#T3#
Toehold manages to capitalize on a mistake by Laitila to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Toehold (8) vs (0) Laitila
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Toehold doesn't have the hooks in and Laitila manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (8) vs (2) Laitila
Toehold wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Toehold has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Laitila is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Toehold is trying to control the position but Laitila postures up. #T5#
Laitila is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Laitila stopping the sweep attempt from Toehold.
Laitila tries to free his leg and advance position but Toehold is retaining full guard.
Laitila wants to control from the top but Toehold keeps moving. #T6#
Laitila wants to pass the guard but Toehold is keeping the position.
Laitila keeps trying to improve his position.
Toehold trying to control the position.
Laitila wants to pass the guard but Toehold is keeping the position.#T7#
Toehold keeping moving, preventing Laitila from controlling successfully.
Toehold can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Laitila controls the pace.
Laitila looking to pass the guard.
Laitila stands and throws Toehold's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (8) vs (5) Laitila
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T8#
Laitila wants to lay and pray for a moment but Toehold keeps working.
The referee asks Laitila politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Laitila prefers to stall for the moment though.
Laitila trying to control the action but Toehold is working from the bottom.
Laitila might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Toehold haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T9#
Laitila is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Laitila is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T10#
Laitila working away.
Toehold being controlled for a moment.
Laitila's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T11#
Laitila is looking to take a break and control but Toehold is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Toehold is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Laitila wants to take a breather but Toehold manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Laitila. #T12#
Laitila 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.
Laitila tries to free his leg and advance position but Toehold is retaining full guard. #T13#
Laitila won't allow Toehold to sweep him here.
Laitila wants to control from the top but Toehold keeps moving.
Laitila engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Toehold wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T14#
Toehold keeping full guard, as Laitila tries to pass.
Laitila is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Laitila trying to control but Toehold is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laitila postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold takes the fight on points by 8 to 5.
An out of breath Tommy Toehold thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 116
Date: Jan 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 32 losses; Jari Laitila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 19 losses; Alexander Mesquita!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Mesquita gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Laitila (0) vs (4) Mesquita
Laitila manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mesquita's best efforts.
Laitila wants to improve his position but Mesquita is controlling well.
Mesquita seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mesquita seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Laitila does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Laitila is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laitila wants to improve his position but Mesquita is controlling well.
Mesquita trying to pass the guard but Laitila defending well. #T1#
Mesquita trying to control from Laitila's half guard. Laitila has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Mesquita pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laitila is keeping the position for now.
Laitila keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully.
Laitila looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mesquita is one step ahead there.
Laitila trying to control the position here. #T2#
Mesquita is stalling in the full guard.
Laitila controlling the position.
Laitila lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (2) vs (4) Mesquita#T3#
Mesquita keeping moving, preventing Laitila from controlling successfully.
Laitila controlling from the top position.
Mesquita keeping moving, preventing Laitila from controlling successfully. #T4#
Mesquita is trying to keep Laitila in close.
Mesquita keeping moving, preventing Laitila from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Mesquita has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Laitila can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Laitila is looking to pass into half guard but Mesquita pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Mesquita is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (2) vs (6) Mesquita#T5#
Laitila can't keep his opponent in guard - Mesquita advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Laitila is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Mesquita is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Laitila doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mesquita.
Laitila tries to roll over but Mesquita keeps him under control.#T6##SUB2#
Mesquita is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Laitila has managed to free his arm - good work.
Laitila moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Laitila wants to sweep but no luck. #T7#
Laitila keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Mesquita is posturing up here but Laitila has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Mesquita tries to roll out but it's too tight and Mesquita has to tap! Slick submission there by Laitila!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jari Laitila! |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 115
Date: Jan 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 32 losses; Jari Laitila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 31 losses; Patty O Reilly!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
O Reilly moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
O Reilly jumps guard and drags Laitila to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
O Reilly looking to control.
O Reilly seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Laitila won't allow O Reilly to sweep him here.
O Reilly trying to keep a closed guard but Laitila is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laitila advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (3) vs (0) O Reilly
O Reilly wants to control but Laitila postures up.#T1#
O Reilly tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Laitila wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Laitila trying to control the position but O Reilly is working away.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
O Reilly is looking to regain half guard here but Laitila keeps moving and retains side control.
Laitila working away.
O Reilly tries to bench press Laitila off him but Laitila keeps the position.
Laitila wants to control for a moment but O Reilly uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Laitila in particular looking to stall.#T2#
O Reilly tries to get to full guard but Laitila has control of the leg.
Laitila is trying to control. O Reilly wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Laitila is really struggling to control O Reilly but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Laitila is taking a breather. O Reilly 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.
O Reilly wants to control but Laitila is keeping busy.
O Reilly gets full guard.
Laitila stopping the sweep attempt from O Reilly.#T3##SUB2#
Laitila avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
O Reilly 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.
Laitila trying to control but O Reilly is working from the bottom. #T4#
Laitila sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
O Reilly bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Laitila's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (3) vs (2) O Reilly
O Reilly looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Laitila has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
O Reilly wants to control from the top but Laitila keeps moving. #SUB#
Laitila working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. O Reilly doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. O Reilly manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T5#
O Reilly wants to control from the top but Laitila keeps moving.
O Reilly sitting in guard, not really doing much.
O Reilly trying to control the position from guard on top but Laitila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O Reilly advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (3) vs (5) O Reilly
O Reilly wants to control for a moment but Laitila uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T6#
O Reilly trying to control from half guard but Laitila is working away.
Laitila moves into full guard.
Laitila keeping full guard, as O Reilly tries to pass.
O Reilly wants to control from the top but Laitila keeps moving.
O Reilly looking to sit in guard and control but Laitila gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (5) vs (5) O Reilly
Laitila trying to control the position from guard on top but O Reilly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
O Reilly controls Laitila momentarily but Laitila frees himself.
Laitila trying to control the position from guard on top but O Reilly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O Reilly bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Laitila's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (5) vs (7) O Reilly
O Reilly controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Laitila looking to control.
O Reilly is stalling in the full guard. #T8#
O Reilly wants to control from the top but Laitila keeps moving.
Laitila wants to sweep but no luck.
O Reilly postures up.
O Reilly stopping the sweep attempt from Laitila.
O Reilly trying to control the position from guard on top but Laitila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laitila controlling the position.
O Reilly trying to control but Laitila is working from the bottom.
O Reilly tries to free his leg and advance position but Laitila is retaining full guard. #T9#
Laitila bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in O Reilly's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (7) vs (7) O Reilly#SUB2#
O Reilly has his foot on Laitila's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Laitila works his way back into a safe position though.
Laitila trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laitila forces his way into half guard.
O Reilly tries to roll over but Laitila keeps him under control.
O Reilly trying to control but Laitila postures up.
O Reilly is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T10#
O Reilly regains full guard. Nicely done.
O Reilly not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Laitila content to stall in guard here.
O Reilly wants to sweep here but Laitila controlling him for the moment.
Laitila 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.
O Reilly is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T11#
Laitila 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.
O Reilly controls Laitila momentarily but Laitila frees himself.
Laitila slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (10) vs (7) O Reilly
Laitila trying to control the position but O Reilly is working away.
O Reilly is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
O Reilly can't do much from the bottom here. #T12#
Laitila trying to control the position but O Reilly is working away.
O Reilly tries to buck Laitila off but Laitila is having none of it.
Laitila happy to just control the position for now.
Laitila wants to lay and pray for a moment but O Reilly keeps working.
O Reilly wants to control but Laitila postures up.#T13#
O Reilly tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Laitila wants to lay and pray for a moment but O Reilly keeps working.
O Reilly can't do much from the bottom here.
Laitila wants to control but O Reilly is keeping him busy.
O Reilly is looking for a sweep.#T14#
O Reilly is trying to escape the position but Laitila is controlling the position.
O Reilly is not content to let Laitila control the position.
O Reilly manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (10) vs (9) O Reilly
O Reilly performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Laitila makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Laitila.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
O Reilly sitting in guard here, content to control.
O Reilly wants to control from the top but Laitila keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laitila takes the fight on points by 10 to 9. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 114
Date: Jan 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 31 losses; Jari Laitila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 21 losses; Abu Schaubi!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Laitila shoots for a takedown but Schaubi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Schaubi is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Laitila fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Laitila fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Schaubi tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jari Laitila. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Laitila 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: Laitila (2) vs (0) Schaubi
Laitila wants to control from the top but Schaubi keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Schaubi trying to keep a closed guard but Laitila is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schaubi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1#
Schaubi is continuing to stall.
Schaubi wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Schaubi looking to control but Laitila passes into half guard.
Schaubi wants to get back to full guard.
Laitila looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Schaubi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Laitila is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Schaubi sees it coming and defends easily.#T3#
Schaubi is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Schaubi manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Schaubi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Laitila trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schaubi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T4#
Schaubi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Schaubi has control of Laitila's left arm, preventing Laitila from doing any damage.
Laitila is stalling in the full guard.
Schaubi wants to sweep here but Laitila controlling him for the moment. #T5#
Schaubi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Schaubi being controlled here, momentarily.
Laitila looking to sit in guard and control but Schaubi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (2) vs (2) Schaubi#T6#
Laitila can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Schaubi controls the pace.
Schaubi trying to control the position from guard on top but Laitila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laitila wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T7#
Laitila being controlled here, momentarily.
Laitila pulls Schaubi in close to his closed guard and prevents Schaubi from doing any damage or advancing position.
Laitila wants to control the position but Schaubi says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Schaubi is trying to control the action in half guard but Laitila is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T8#
Schaubi not doing much here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Schaubi trying to control from half guard but Laitila is working away.
Laitila is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Schaubi content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Schaubi wants to work for an arm triangle but Laitila is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T9#
Schaubi prevents Laitila from improving his position.
Laitila is positioning himself well to prevent Schaubi advancing to mount.
Laitila is looking for a sweep. Schaubi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T10#
Schaubi is trying to control. Laitila wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Laitila wants to control but Schaubi is keeping busy.
Schaubi wants to pass the guard but Laitila is defending well.
Laitila is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Laitila slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Laitila controls Schaubi momentarily but Schaubi frees himself. #T11#
Schaubi tries to free his leg and advance position but Laitila is retaining full guard.
Laitila looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Schaubi wants to control from the top but Laitila keeps moving.
Schaubi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laitila swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Laitila not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T12#
Schaubi passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (2) vs (5) Schaubi
Laitila might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Laitila is trying to control Schaubi's posture but Schaubi avoids it.
Laitila is not content to let Schaubi control the position.
Laitila trying to remain calm as Schaubi controls from the top position.
Schaubi is looking to take a break and control but Laitila is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T13#
Laitila sneaks back into half guard.
Laitila is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Schaubi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Laitila does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Schaubi prevents Laitila from improving his position.#T14#
Schaubi is trying to control the action in half guard but Laitila is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Laitila moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Schaubi trying to control but Laitila is working from the bottom.
Laitila looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schaubi is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Schaubi wins on points by 5 to 2.
Post fight, an emotional Abu Schaubi said 'G-g-g-g-gadOOSHED him through a glass door, b'. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 113
Date: Jan 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 30 losses; Jari Laitila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 26 losses; Richard Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Anderson dives in and scores a takedown into Laitila's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laitila (0) vs (2) Anderson
Anderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Laitila is retaining full guard.
Laitila looking for a sweep. Not yet Laitila, not yet.
Laitila controlling Anderson's posture.
Laitila can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Anderson controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Anderson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB#
Laitila escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Anderson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Laitila is pulling down on Anderson's head to control his posture.
Anderson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Laitila pulls Anderson in to control the position. #T2#
Anderson preventing the sweep.
Laitila has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Laitila is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Laitila 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: Laitila (2) vs (2) Anderson#T3#
Laitila wants to control but Anderson is keeping him busy.
Laitila performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Anderson won't allow Laitila to pass to mount.
Anderson is refusing to be controlled, as Laitila sits in half guard.
Laitila is just content to waste time from the top position. Anderson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T4#
Laitila stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anderson pulls Laitila in close to his closed guard and prevents Laitila from doing any damage or advancing position.
Laitila wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Anderson keeping full guard, as Laitila tries to pass. #T5#
Anderson is trying to control the position but Laitila postures up.
Anderson managing to control the position.
Anderson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Anderson pulls Laitila in close to his closed guard and prevents Laitila from doing any damage or advancing position.#T6#
Laitila postures up.
Anderson has his hands on Laitila's head, controlling the position.
Laitila looking to sit in guard and control but Anderson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (2) vs (4) Anderson
Laitila looking for a sweep. Not yet Laitila, not yet. #T7#
Laitila working a defensive guard here.
Laitila pulls Anderson in to control the position.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Laitila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laitila controls Anderson momentarily but Anderson frees himself.
Anderson trying to control but Laitila is working from the bottom. #T8#
Laitila controls Anderson momentarily but Anderson frees himself.
Laitila tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Laitila keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Laitila is adopting a defensive guard.
Laitila wants to sweep but no luck. #T9#
Laitila keeping full guard, as Anderson tries to pass.
Laitila looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anderson is one step ahead there.
Laitila is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Laitila might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T10#
Laitila 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.
Anderson trying to control but Laitila is working from the bottom.
Laitila seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Laitila is trying to keep Anderson in close.
Laitila wants to sweep but no luck. #T11#
Anderson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laitila is keeping the position for now.
Anderson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Laitila is pulling down on Anderson's head. It's preventing any offense from Anderson, at least for the moment.#T12#
Laitila is trying to keep Anderson in close.
Laitila can't keep his opponent in guard - Anderson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Anderson trying to control the action but Laitila is working from the bottom. #T13#
Anderson not doing much here.
Laitila wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Anderson is looking to take a break and control but Laitila is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anderson content to control rather than advance. #T14#
Anderson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (2) vs (7) Anderson
Laitila is trying to escape the mount.
Anderson fails to take his opponent's back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laitila keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson wins on points by 7 to 2.
Our winner, Richard Anderson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 112
Date: Dec 31, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 38 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 30 losses; Jari Laitila!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Toehold tries to sprawl but Laitila drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Toehold (0) vs (2) Laitila
Laitila is trying to control. Toehold wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Laitila wants to free his trapped foot but Toehold is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Toehold gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laitila trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laitila is stalling in the full guard.
Laitila wants to control from the top but Toehold keeps moving. #T1#
Laitila 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.
Laitila trying to control but Toehold is working from the bottom.
Toehold looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Laitila wants to control from the top but Toehold keeps moving. #T2#
Laitila trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laitila trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Toehold manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (2) vs (2) Laitila
Laitila trying to keep a closed guard but Toehold is proving a slippery customer.
Our spies down at at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute inform us that Laitila has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Toehold sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Toehold preventing the sweep. #T3#
Toehold sitting in guard here, content to control.
Toehold postures up.
Laitila wants to sweep here but Toehold controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Toehold pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laitila is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Laitila has his foot on Toehold's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Toehold works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
Laitila looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Toehold won't allow Laitila to sweep him here.
Laitila is adopting a defensive guard.#T5#
Toehold looking to pass the guard.
Laitila wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Toehold is now in half guard.
Laitila is trying to maintain the position but Toehold is very close to passing his half guard.
Laitila is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Toehold's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Toehold's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Toehold (2) vs (6) Laitila#T6#
Laitila slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#SUB2#
Toehold is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
A lull in the action here.
#T7#
Laitila has the hooks in. Toehold is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Toehold staying busy and making it hard for Laitila to control.
Laitila slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Toehold wants to control his opponent's hands but Laitila gets his hands free.
I really don't envy Toehold right now.
Toehold holding on to Laitila's left wrist, preventing the choke. #T8#
Laitila biding his time, controlling Toehold.
Toehold might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Toehold 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 Laitila gets his way!
Laitila tries to get the hooks in deep but Toehold pushed the leg off. #T9#
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.
Toehold is in bad spot here.
Will Laitila go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Toehold breaks Laitila's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (4) vs (6) Laitila
Laitila pulls Toehold in close to prevent any damage. #T10##SUB2#
Laitila is looking for a triangle but Toehold pushes his legs off easily.
Laitila looking to control.
Laitila wants to sweep here but Toehold controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Laitila keeps trying to improve his position.#T11#
Toehold looking to pass the guard.
Laitila not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Laitila manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Toehold manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (4) vs (8) Laitila
Laitila stands and throws Toehold's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (4) vs (11) Laitila
Laitila is looking to take a break and control but Toehold is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T12#
Toehold wants to control but Laitila postures up.#SUB2#
Laitila wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Toehold, who protects the arm well.
Toehold can't do much from the bottom here.
Toehold manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (6) vs (11) Laitila#T13#
Toehold prevents Laitila from improving his position.
Toehold keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Laitila is looking for a sweep. Toehold is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Laitila is staying active underneath Toehold, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Toehold is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Toehold prevents Laitila from improving his position.#T14#
Laitila tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Toehold has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (9) vs (11) Laitila
Laitila is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laitila wins on points by 11 to 9. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 111
Date: Dec 27, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 25 losses; Richard Anderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 30 losses; Jari Laitila!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Anderson tries to clinch up but Laitila circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Laitila gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Laitila is fighting off a takedown attempt but Anderson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Laitila to the mat. Laitila regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anderson (2) vs (0) Laitila
Laitila keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Laitila wants to sweep but no luck.
Anderson postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laitila keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Laitila looking for a sweep. Not yet Laitila, not yet. #T1#
Laitila looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Laitila tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Laitila working a defensive guard here.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T2#
Laitila wants to sweep here but Anderson controlling him for the moment.
Anderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Laitila is retaining full guard.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Laitila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Laitila is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Laitila looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anderson is one step ahead there.
Anderson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Laitila is trying to control the position but Anderson postures up.
Anderson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
Anderson stopping the sweep attempt from Laitila.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Laitila is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Anderson won't allow Laitila to sweep him here.
Laitila can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Anderson controls the pace.
Anderson is looking to pass into half guard but Laitila pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Laitila is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (2) vs (2) Laitila#T5#
Laitila wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Laitila from controlling successfully.
Laitila passes Anderson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Laitila uses his free foot to push down on Anderson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Anderson. Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (2) vs (5) Laitila
Laitila prevents Anderson from getting the reversal.#T6#
Anderson is working hard here to advance position.
Anderson looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Laitila trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Laitila tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Anderson wants to control but Laitila is having none of it.#T7#
Laitila wants to control but instead Anderson manages to regain half guard.
Anderson won't allow Laitila to pass to mount.
Anderson tries to roll over but Laitila keeps him under control.
Anderson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Jed's Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Laitila content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Laitila's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T8#
It looks like Laitila 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.
Anderson trying to control from the bottom.
Laitila is keen to just control but Anderson is a slippery customer.#T9#
Laitila wants to pass the guard but Anderson is defending well.
Anderson is looking to improve his position.
Laitila stalling away here and it's allowed Anderson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Laitila postures up.
Anderson keeping full guard, as Laitila tries to pass.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Laitila from controlling successfully. #T10#
Anderson pulls Laitila in to control the position.
Laitila trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson working a defensive guard here.
Laitila is stalling in the full guard. #T11#
Anderson managing to control the position.
Laitila wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.
Anderson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T12#
Laitila's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Anderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laitila is one step ahead there.
Laitila trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson trying to control the position.
#T13#
Laitila trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson controlling the position.
Anderson trying to keep a closed guard but Laitila is proving a slippery customer.
Anderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laitila is one step ahead there. #T14#
Anderson keeping full guard, as Laitila tries to pass.
Anderson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Laitila is pushing down on Anderson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Anderson is fighting to maintain full guard but Laitila has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laitila wins on points by 5 to 2. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 110
Date: Dec 24, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 30 losses; Jari Laitila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 13 losses; Isaac Vernon!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Laitila tries to sprawl but Vernon drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laitila (0) vs (2) Vernon
Vernon is looking to pass Laitila's guard but actually Laitila recovers to full guard.
Laitila keeping full guard, as Vernon tries to pass.
Vernon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Laitila keeping full guard, as Vernon tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon won't allow Laitila to sweep him here. #SUB#
Laitila working for a triangle but Vernon defends it easily.
#T1#
Vernon trying to control the position from guard on top but Laitila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laitila tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Laitila is pulling down on Vernon's head. It's preventing any offense from Vernon, at least for the moment.
Laitila seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Vernon pushing down on Laitila's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2#
Vernon uses his free foot to push down on Laitila's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Laitila. Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (0) vs (5) Vernon
Vernon is looking to work his way around to Laitila's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Vernon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Laitila is looking to escape.
Vernon fails to advance to Laitila's back. #T3#
Vernon prevents Laitila from getting the reversal.
Vernon controlling the pace for now.
Vernon looking to control but Laitila is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vernon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Laitila haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Vernon swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Laitila is now in Vernon's guard. A big mistake from Vernon there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (2) vs (5) Vernon
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T4#
Vernon wants to sweep but no luck.
Laitila showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vernon wants to sweep but no luck.
Laitila is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Vernon looking for a sweep. Not yet Vernon, not yet. #T5#
Vernon is still trying to improve position.
Laitila slips nicely into half guard.
Vernon preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T6#
Laitila wants to pass to mount but Vernon is defending the position.
Laitila wants to control but Vernon is keeping him busy.
Vernon is trying to get back to full guard.
Laitila wants to take a breather but Vernon is having none of it.
Laitila controlling the pace. #T7#
Laitila tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vernon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Vernon wants to get back to full guard.
Vernon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Vernon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vernon looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T8#
Laitila trying to control the position from guard on top but Vernon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vernon wants to hit a sweep here but Laitila passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Vernon there! Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (5) vs (5) Vernon
Vernon is working to get back to half guard.
Laitila tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Vernon can't escape the position.
Laitila avoids the attempt from Vernon to control.#T9#
Vernon is looking to improve his position but Laitila isn't that keen on the idea.
Vernon is trying to escape the mount but Laitila keeps good control and instead manages to take Vernon's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Laitila (8) vs (5) Vernon
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Vernon is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.
Vernon rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T10#
Vernon tries to roll over but Laitila keeps him under control.
Vernon wants to control but Laitila is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Laitila is trying to control. Vernon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Laitila passes into side control, despite Vernon's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (11) vs (5) Vernon
Laitila taking a breather here. #T11#
Vernon is looking to regain half guard here but Laitila keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Laitila tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Vernon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vernon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Laitila wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T12#
Laitila wants to control but Vernon is keeping him busy.
Vernon tries to bench press Laitila off him but Laitila keeps the position.
Laitila is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Laitila working away.#T13#
Laitila controlling the position from side mount.
Laitila is looking to take a break and control but Vernon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vernon is looking for a sweep.
Laitila wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vernon keeps working.
Laitila is really struggling to control Vernon but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Laitila working away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T14#
Laitila happy to just control the position for now.
Vernon is looking for a sweep.
Laitila trying to control the position but Vernon is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Laitila takes the fight on points by 11 to 5. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 106
Date: Dec 10, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 29 losses; Jari Laitila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 57 losses; Able Archer!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Laitila shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Laitila showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laitila (2) vs (0) Archer
Archer is holding on to half guard well.#SUB#
Laitila is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Archer is looking for a sweep. Laitila is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laitila wants to free his trapped foot but Archer is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Laitila is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Archer has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Laitila is trying to control the action in half guard but Archer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Archer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Archer controlling Laitila's posture.
Archer is continuing to stall.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
Laitila trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laitila passes Archer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Laitila working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Archer's thigh. Archer counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Laitila controls from within his opponent's guard.
Archer keeping moving, preventing Laitila from controlling successfully. #T3#
Laitila preventing the sweep.
Laitila pushing down on Archer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Laitila wants to take a breather but Archer is having none of it.
Archer is trying to maintain the position but Laitila is very close to passing his half guard.
Laitila is just content to waste time from the top position. Archer takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Laitila content to stall in guard here. #T4#
Archer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laitila is one step ahead there.
Laitila trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom.
Laitila stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Archer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Archer keeping moving, preventing Laitila from controlling successfully. #T5#
Archer controls Laitila momentarily but Laitila frees himself.
Laitila trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Archer keeping full guard, as Laitila tries to pass.
Archer looking to control.
Laitila trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Archer working a defensive guard here.
Laitila slips nicely into half guard.
Archer is not content to let Laitila control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Laitila is taking a breather. Archer 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.#T7#
Laitila seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Archer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Archer wants to improve his position but Laitila is controlling well.
#SUB#
Laitila is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Archer sees it coming and defends easily.
Archer wants to improve his position but Laitila is controlling well.
#T8#
Archer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Laitila stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Archer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Laitila trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laitila trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laitila trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom. #T9#
Laitila is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Archer is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Archer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Laitila is looking to advance position but Archer has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Laitila (2) vs (4) Archer
Laitila working to try and regain half guard.
#T10#
Archer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Laitila tries to hold on but Archer pushes him away.
Archer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Laitila is looking to escape.
Archer takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Laitila tries to hold on but Archer pushes him away. #T11#
Archer sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Laitila wants to control but Archer is having none of it.
Archer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Laitila is trying to escape the mount.
#T12#
Laitila tries to hold on but Archer postures up.
Laitila wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Laitila (2) vs (7) Archer
Laitila is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Archer wants to control but Laitila is keeping busy.
Laitila manages to reverse the position and now he's in Archer's guard. Nice work there by Laitila.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (4) vs (7) Archer
Laitila trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laitila pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Archer is keeping the position for now. #T13#
Laitila trying to move into half guard but instead Archer has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (4) vs (9) Archer
My spies in Jed's Gym inform me that Archer has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Laitila being controlled here, momentarily.
Laitila controls Archer momentarily but Archer frees himself.
Archer passes Laitila's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T14#
Laitila wants to improve his position but Archer is controlling well.
Laitila trying to get back to full guard but Archer takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (4) vs (12) Archer
Laitila is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Archer controlling from the full mount.
Laitila tries to hold on but Archer pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Archer wins on points by 12 to 4.
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Event:
Bots de Garra 105
Date: Dec 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 29 losses; Jari Laitila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 24 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Laitila feints and as Sulvar raises his hands in defense, Laitila changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laitila (2) vs (0) Sulvar
Laitila trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laitila sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sulvar looking for a sweep. Not yet Sulvar, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sulvar keeping moving, preventing Laitila from controlling successfully.
Laitila tries to free his leg and advance position but Sulvar is retaining full guard. #T1#
Laitila is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Laitila 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 is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Laitila preventing the sweep.
Sulvar keeping moving, preventing Laitila from controlling successfully.
Sulvar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sulvar is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Laitila controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Laitila trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sulvar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Laitila looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sulvar trying to control the position.
#T4#
Sulvar pulls Laitila in close to prevent any damage.
Sulvar wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Laitila is now in half guard.
Laitila is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T5#
Sulvar is looking to control Laitila's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sulvar avoid being mounted?
Laitila wants to free his trapped foot but Sulvar is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sulvar holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T6#
Laitila perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sulvar is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Laitila works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (5) vs (0) Sulvar#T7#
Laitila is looking to work his way around to Sulvar's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Sulvar tries to control the position but Laitila now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Laitila (8) vs (0) Sulvar
Laitila wants to control but Sulvar is keeping busy.
Laitila has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Sulvar's body.
#T8#
Sulvar can't escape the position.
Laitila is trying to stick to Sulvar's back but Sulvar is turning into Laitila. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Laitila's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sulvar. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (8) vs (2) Sulvar
Laitila has Sulvar pulled in close to control his posture. #T9#
Sulvar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Laitila looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sulvar stopping the sweep attempt from Laitila.
Laitila keeping moving, preventing Sulvar from controlling successfully. #T10#
Laitila working a defensive guard here.
Sulvar sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Laitila not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T11#
Laitila looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sulvar is one step ahead there.
Laitila lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (10) vs (2) Sulvar#T12#
Sulvar 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.
Sulvar pulls Laitila in close to prevent any damage.
Sulvar looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T13#
Sulvar working a defensive guard here.
Laitila pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sulvar is keeping the position for now.
Laitila trying to control the position from guard on top but Sulvar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sulvar holds on and takes a little breather.
Sulvar trying to keep a closed guard but Laitila is proving a slippery customer.
Sulvar pulls Laitila in close to his closed guard and prevents Laitila from doing any damage or advancing position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sulvar is looking to sweep but instead, Laitila has passed into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laitila takes the fight on points by 10 to 2. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 104
Date: Dec 06, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 27 losses; Jerry Curls! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 28 losses; Jari Laitila!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Laitila takes the fight into the clinch.
Laitila is working for takedown but Curls is calmly controlling the position for now.
Laitila has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Curls is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Curls looking for a takedown. #TD#
Curls has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Laitila regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Curls (2) vs (0) Laitila
Laitila looking for a sweep. Not yet Laitila, not yet.
Laitila wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Curls is now in half guard.
Curls wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laitila keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laitila won't allow Curls to pass to mount. #T1#
Laitila is staying active underneath Curls, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Laitila is trying to get back to full guard.
Laitila is staying active underneath Curls, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Laitila is looking to improve his position.
Curls tries to pass to full mount but Laitila defends it. #T2#
Laitila is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Curls wants to work for an arm triangle but Laitila is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Laitila trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (5) vs (0) Laitila
Curls controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Laitila prevents Curls from taking his back.
Curls controlling from the full mount.
Curls trying to control but Laitila is having none of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Curls is really struggling to control Laitila but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T4#
Laitila is trying to escape the mount.
Curls with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Laitila tries to hold on but Curls pushes him away. #T5#
Curls can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Laitila is looking to escape.
Curls tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Curls can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Laitila is looking to escape. #T6#
Curls is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Laitila is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Laitila tries to hold on but Curls pushes him away.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Laitila is squirming around, avoiding Curls's attempts to control the action. #T7#
Curls tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Curls avoids the attempt from Laitila to control.
Laitila 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.#T8#
Laitila wants to improve his position but Curls is controlling well.
Laitila is trying is best to control the position here.
Curls is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Curls looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Curls not doing much here.
#T9#
Laitila wants to control but Curls is keeping busy.
Laitila is looking for a sweep. Curls is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T10#
Curls keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Laitila is looking to improve his position.
Curls wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laitila keeps working.
Laitila is looking for a sweep. Curls is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Curls wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laitila keeps working.
Curls is thwarting Laitila's attempts to control the position.#T11#
Curls passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (8) vs (0) Laitila
Laitila is looking to regain half guard here but Curls keeps moving and retains side control.
Laitila is not content to let Curls control the position.
Laitila 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.
Laitila is trying to improve his position.#T12#
Curls wants to control for a moment but Laitila uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Laitila is refusing to be controlled, as Curls sits in half guard. #T13#
Curls prevents Laitila from improving his position.
Curls trying to control the action but Laitila is working from the bottom.
Laitila wants to improve his position but Curls is controlling well.
#T14#
Curls looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Curls is trying to control. Laitila wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Laitila trying to control but Curls postures up.
Laitila is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Curls takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
After winning the bout, Jerry Curls thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 103
Date: Dec 03, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 27 losses; Abubakar Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 27 losses; Jari Laitila!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#CL2#
Laitila takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Camara gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Camara (2) vs (0) Laitila
Camara is trying to control. Laitila wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Laitila trying to control but Camara postures up.
Camara trying to control the action but Laitila is working from the bottom.
Camara controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Camara seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Laitila does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Laitila is concentrating on defense, preventing Camara from advancing position.
Let's hope that Laitila 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.
Camara has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Camara is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
Laitila won't allow Camara to pass to mount.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Camara in particular looking to stall.
Laitila 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.
Laitila trying to control but Camara postures up.
Camara slows the pace down in half guard.
Laitila is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Camara working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Laitila's thigh. Laitila counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Camara engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Camara trying to control the position from guard on top but Laitila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Camara trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Laitila manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (2) vs (2) Laitila
Camara will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Camara seems keen to control Laitila's posture.
Camara tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Camara has control of Laitila's left arm, preventing Laitila from doing any damage. #T5#
Camara manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Laitila manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (4) vs (2) Laitila
Camara sitting in guard here, content to control.
Camara wants to pass the guard but Laitila is keeping the position.
Laitila is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T6#
Camara stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laitila swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Camara trying to control the position from guard on top but Laitila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laitila controls Camara momentarily but Camara frees himself.
Camara's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T7#
Laitila working a defensive guard here.
Camara content to stall in guard here.
Camara passes into half guard.
Laitila trying to control here.
#T8#
Laitila tries to get to full guard but Camara has control of the leg.
Laitila works his way to full guard. Good work.
Camara showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Laitila working a defensive guard here.
#T9#
Laitila has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Camara has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (7) vs (2) Laitila
Camara is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T10#
Laitila prevents Camara from moving into mount.
Camara working away.
Laitila is looking for a sweep.
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.#T11#
Camara is looking to take a break and control but Laitila is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Laitila's face as Camara controls the position.
Laitila looking for a sweep but Camara has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Camara (9) vs (2) Laitila
Laitila tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T12#
Camara controlling the pace for now.
Camara trying to control but Laitila is having none of it.
Laitila is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T13#
Laitila is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Camara moves to his opponent's back but Laitila bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Camara. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (9) vs (4) Laitila
Camara tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Camara is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Camara keeping moving, preventing Laitila from controlling successfully. #T14#
Camara pulls Laitila in close to his closed guard and prevents Laitila from doing any damage or advancing position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Camara tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Camara takes the fight on points by 9 to 4.
Our winner, Abubakar Camara, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 102
Date: Dec 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 27 losses; Jari Laitila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 26 losses; Jerry Curls!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Curls closes the distance and clinches.
Laitila is looking for a takedown.
Curls is pressed up against the ropes. Laitila has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Curls down to the mat. Curls avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Curls moves into range and clinches up with Laitila.
Laitila tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jari Laitila. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laitila wants a takedown.
#TD2#
Curls manages to pull guard.
Curls trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curls pulls Laitila in close to prevent any damage.
Curls is trying to control the position but Laitila postures up. #T1#
Laitila trying to control the position from guard on top but Curls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Curls managing to control the position.
Laitila's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Laitila trying to control but Curls is working from the bottom.
Curls managing to control the position.
Laitila tries to free his leg and advance position but Curls is retaining full guard.
Laitila trying to control the position from guard on top but Curls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laitila is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T3#
Curls is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Curls is trying to control the position but Laitila postures up.
Laitila 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#
Laitila won't allow Curls to sweep him here.
Laitila wants to pass the guard but Curls is keeping the position.
Curls is controlling Laitila's posture.#SUB2#
Curls is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Laitila defends well.#T5#
Laitila trying to control but Curls is working from the bottom. #T6#
Curls has his hands on Laitila's head, controlling the position.
Curls working a defensive guard but Laitila passes into half guard.
Laitila trying to control the pace.
Laitila will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T7#
Laitila trying to control from half guard but Curls is working away.
Curls keeping hold of Laitila's head, controlling as best he can.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Curls trying to control here.
#T8#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Curls has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Laitila is working away from the top position though.
Curls trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (3) vs (0) Curls
Laitila tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T9#
Curls has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Laitila (6) vs (0) Curls
Curls trying to control but not successfully.
Laitila has good solid back control here.
Laitila seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Laitila is not going to allow Curls to sit and survive in this position. #T10#
Curls is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Laitila is staying active.
Laitila controlling from the back.
Curls tries to break free.
Curls staying busy and making it hard for Laitila to control. #T11#
Good control from Laitila.
Laitila seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Curls for as long as he can get away with.
Curls trying to control the hands but Laitila won't let him. #T12#
Curls is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Laitila has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T13#
Curls trying to control but not successfully.
Laitila controlling from the back.
Laitila tries to get the hooks in deep but Curls pushed the leg off. #T14#
Curls looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Laitila trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Curls doesn't escape.
Laitila wants to control but Curls is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laitila controls the position.
Laitila has the hooks in. Curls is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laitila takes the fight on points by 6 to 0. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 101
Date: Nov 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 26 losses; Jari Laitila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 34 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Toehold throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Laitila's waist but Laitila gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Toehold off to one side.
Laitila seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Laitila keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Laitila tries to counter by clinching up but Toehold breaks away and moves out of range.#TD2#
Toehold shoots in and bounces Laitila off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laitila (0) vs (2) Toehold
Laitila seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Laitila not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laitila tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Toehold not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Laitila is looking to sweep but instead, Toehold has passed into half guard.
Laitila keeping hold of Toehold's head, controlling as best he can.
Laitila is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Toehold looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Laitila is looking to control Toehold's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Laitila avoid being mounted?#T3#
Toehold seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Laitila wants to get back to full guard.
Toehold content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Laitila trying to control from the bottom.
#T4#
Laitila controlling the position well.
Laitila wants to control but Toehold is keeping busy.
#T5#
Toehold seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Toehold is keen to just control but Laitila is a slippery customer.
Laitila trying to hold on to Toehold's head to control him but Toehold postures up.
Laitila makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Laitila.#T6#
Laitila is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Laitila being controlled here, momentarily.
Let's hope that Toehold has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Laitila pulls Toehold in close to prevent any damage. #T7#
Toehold engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Laitila trying to keep a closed guard but Toehold is proving a slippery customer.
Toehold looking to pass the guard. #T8#
Laitila keeping moving, preventing Toehold from controlling successfully.
Toehold content to stall in guard here.
Laitila lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (2) vs (2) Toehold#T9#
Toehold can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Laitila controls the pace.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Toehold holds on and takes a little breather.
Laitila 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. #T10#
Laitila trying to control the position from guard on top but Toehold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laitila tries to free his leg and advance position but Toehold is retaining full guard. #T11#
Toehold looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Laitila content to stall in guard here.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Toehold is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Toehold is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (2) vs (4) Toehold#T12#
Toehold trying to control but Laitila is working from the bottom.
Well,Laitila is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Laitila is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T13#
Laitila wants to sweep but no luck.
Laitila keeping moving, preventing Toehold from controlling successfully.
Laitila working a defensive guard but Toehold manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (2) vs (7) Toehold
Laitila is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Toehold is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Laitila (2) vs (9) Toehold#T14#
Toehold trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Toehold controlling his opponent.
Toehold can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Laitila is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laitila doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold wins on points by 9 to 2.
Tommy Toehold decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 99
Date: Nov 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 26 losses; Ivan Kamenev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 25 losses; Jari Laitila!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Kamenev shoots in and bounces Laitila off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kamenev (2) vs (0) Laitila
Kamenev being controlled here momentarily.
Kamenev postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenev wants to control from the top but Laitila keeps moving.
Laitila controlling the position.#T1#
Kamenev stopping the sweep attempt from Laitila.
Laitila is trying to keep Kamenev in close.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Laitila keeping full guard, as Kamenev tries to pass.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Laitila seems keen to control Kamenev's posture.
Kamenev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laitila swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Kamenev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kamenev'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.
Kamenev trying to control the position from guard on top but Laitila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kamenev preventing the sweep. #T3#
Laitila being controlled here, momentarily.
Laitila keeping moving, preventing Kamenev from controlling successfully.
Our spies down at at Jed's Gym inform us that Laitila has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kamenev is fighting to break Laitila's control of his arms but Laitila is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Laitila is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Kamenev being controlled here momentarily.
Kamenev trying to control the position from guard on top but Laitila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T5#
Kamenev won't allow Laitila to sweep him here.
Laitila manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kamenev manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (2) vs (2) Laitila
Laitila passes Kamenev's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kamenev wants to control but Laitila is keeping busy.
#T6##SUB#
Kamenev looking for submissions off his back.
Laitila prevents Kamenev from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Laitila in particular looking to stall.
Kamenev is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Convicted Top Team, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T7#
Laitila stalling away here and it's allowed Kamenev to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Laitila content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Kamenev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Laitila defends well.
Laitila is looking to pass into half guard but Kamenev pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kamenev is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (4) vs (2) Laitila#T8#
Kamenev preventing the sweep.
Laitila has Kamenev pulled in close to control his posture.
Kamenev content to stall in guard here.
Laitila pulls Kamenev in close to prevent any damage. #T9#
Kamenev looking to pass the guard.
Laitila lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (4) vs (4) Laitila
Laitila is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T10#
Laitila trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laitila stays in close to Kamenev's body and controls the position.
Kamenev controls Laitila momentarily but Laitila frees himself.
Laitila looking to sit in guard and control but Kamenev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (6) vs (4) Laitila#T11#
Laitila wants to sweep but no luck.
Kamenev controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kamenev being controlled here momentarily.
Kamenev looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T12#
Kamenev wants to control from the top but Laitila keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Laitila holds on and takes a little breather. #T13#
Kamenev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kamenev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laitila swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Laitila keeping moving, preventing Kamenev from controlling successfully.
Laitila pulls Kamenev in close to prevent any damage. #T14#
Laitila looking to control.
Laitila pulls Kamenev in close to prevent any damage.
Laitila working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laitila controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kamenev takes the fight on points by 6 to 4.
A very excited looking Ivan Kamenev made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 98
Date: Nov 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 25 losses; Jari Laitila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 39 losses; Vartan Esteves!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Esteves stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#CL#
Laitila has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Esteves is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Laitila can't fight it off and eventually Esteves manages to take the fight to the floor. Laitila looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laitila (0) vs (2) Esteves
Esteves trying to control but Laitila is working from the bottom.
Laitila managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laitila not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Esteves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laitila is keeping the position for now.
Esteves wants to control from the top but Laitila keeps moving. #T1#
Esteves trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Laitila manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (2) vs (2) Esteves
Esteves trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Laitila got a little sloppy there for a moment and Esteves has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Laitila has managed to get both his arms back between Esteves's legs - danger averted.
Esteves is looking to sweep but instead, Laitila has passed into half guard.
Esteves moves into full guard.
Esteves is trying to keep Laitila in close.
Esteves is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T2#
Esteves keeping moving, preventing Laitila from controlling successfully.
Esteves is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (2) vs (4) Esteves
Esteves wants to pass the guard but Laitila is defending well.
Laitila keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Esteves trying to control from half guard but Laitila is working away. #T3##SUB2#
Esteves 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#
Esteves is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Laitila has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Laitila is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Esteves's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Esteves's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Laitila (6) vs (4) Esteves
Esteves tries to roll but Laitila sticks to his back.
Laitila tries to get the hooks in deep but Esteves pushed the leg off.
Esteves is trying to break free.
Laitila seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T4#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Laitila's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Laitila controlling well, preventing Esteves from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Esteves defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Esteves is in bad spot here.
Esteves prevents Laitila from getting a body triangle.
Esteves trying to control the hands but Laitila breaks the grip.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T5#
Esteves tries to escape the position.
Esteves trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Esteves can't escape the position.
Esteves is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Esteves tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Esteves is in all sorts of trouble here.
Esteves tries to hold on but Laitila pushes him away.
Laitila sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T6#
Esteves tries to control the position but Laitila now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Laitila (9) vs (4) Esteves
Laitila is hanging on to Esteves's back as he tries to escape.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Esteves trying to control the hands but Laitila breaks the grip.
Laitila biding his time, looking for the opening.
Laitila controlling well, preventing Esteves from escaping the position.
Laitila controlling the position well here. Esteves rolled but Laitila kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T7#
Laitila struggling to keep hold of the position.
Esteves trying to control the position but Laitila manages to sink in the hooks.
Laitila struggling to keep hold of the position.
Laitila keeps control of the position as Esteves tries to break free.
#T8#
Laitila wants to control but Esteves is keeping busy.
Laitila is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Esteves tries to break free.
Esteves keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Laitila working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T9#
Esteves rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Esteves wants to get back to full guard.
Laitila controlling the action here.
Esteves is looking to improve his position.
Laitila performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Esteves manages to get to full guard.
#T10#
Laitila works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Esteves trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (12) vs (4) Esteves
Esteves is wriggling around trying to escape.
Laitila is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Esteves is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Laitila (15) vs (4) Esteves
Laitila has good solid back control here.
You can see the frustration on Esteves's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T11#
Esteves is still trying to improve position.
Laitila trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Esteves is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Laitila is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Esteves is in bad spot here.
Esteves tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T12#
Esteves is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Laitila can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Esteves is looking to escape.
Esteves tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Esteves regains half guard.
Esteves looks winded!
Esteves is looking to improve his position.
#T13#
Esteves is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Laitila controlling the action here.
Esteves is looking to improve his position.
#T14#
Esteves is looking to get back to full guard here but Laitila has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (18) vs (4) Esteves
Esteves looking for a sweep but Laitila has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Laitila (20) vs (4) Esteves
Esteves is in all sorts of trouble here.
Esteves is trying to reverse the position but instead Laitila has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Laitila (23) vs (4) Esteves
Laitila controlling the position well here. Esteves rolled but Laitila kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Laitila takes the fight on points by 23 to 4. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 94
Date: Nov 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 24 losses; Jari Laitila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 16 losses; Rio Rolla!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Laitila enables Rolla to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Laitila manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laitila (0) vs (2) Rolla
Laitila keeping full guard, as Rolla tries to pass.
Rolla forces his way into half guard.
Laitila controlling the position well.
Rolla trying to pass the guard but Laitila defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolla is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Laitila reverses the position - he's now on top in Rolla's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (2) vs (2) Rolla#SUB2#
Rolla working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Laitila doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Laitila manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Rolla wants to sweep here but Laitila controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Laitila stays in close to Rolla's body and controls the position.
Laitila won't allow Rolla to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Rolla has his foot on Laitila's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Laitila works his way back into a safe position though.
Laitila might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Laitila is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rolla looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Our spies down at at LéCrucible inform us that Rolla has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T2##SUB2#
Rolla is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Laitila stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rolla swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rolla looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Laitila puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Rolla wants to sweep but Laitila has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (5) vs (2) Rolla
Rolla tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Laitila presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Laitila (7) vs (2) Rolla
Laitila looking to control but Rolla is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rolla is desperately trying to improve his position but Laitila has a good base and remains in mount.#T3#
Rolla slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Rolla works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rolla keeping moving, preventing Laitila from controlling successfully.
Rolla lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (7) vs (4) Rolla
Rolla looking to pass the guard.
Rolla trying to control the position from guard on top but Laitila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Rolla trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rolla works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rolla looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Rolla is looking for a kimura but Laitila is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rolla to get the leverage.
Rolla trying to pass the guard but Laitila defending well.
Laitila is looking for a sweep. Rolla is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Laitila won't allow Rolla to pass to mount. #T5#
Rolla trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Rolla is working for a kimura but Laitila is defending it quite comfortably.
Rolla tries to pass to full mount but Laitila defends it.
Rolla trying to control the action but Laitila is working from the bottom. #T6#
Rolla is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Laitila reverses the position - he's now on top in Rolla's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (9) vs (4) Rolla
Rolla is looking to sweep but instead, Laitila has passed into half guard.
Rolla wants to improve his position but Laitila is controlling well.
Rolla moves into full guard.
Laitila engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rolla lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (9) vs (6) Rolla#T7#
Rolla slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (9) vs (9) Rolla#SUB2#
Rolla tries for a kimura but Laitila is defending well.
Rolla tries to move to full mount but Laitila actually manages to regain half guard.
Rolla is pressing down on Laitila's thigh, looking to free his foot. Laitila is holding on for now.
Rolla is still trying to improve position.
Laitila keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T8##SUB2#
Rolla is working for a kimura but Laitila is defending it quite comfortably.
Rolla wants to pass to mount but Laitila is defending the position.
Laitila is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Jed's Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Laitila wants to improve his position but Rolla is controlling well.
Rolla is looking to advance position but Laitila won't allow it. #T9##SUB2#
Rolla is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Laitila sees it coming and defends easily.
Rolla is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Laitila! Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (9) vs (12) Rolla
Rolla wants to take Laitila's back but he can't do it this time.
Laitila is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Rolla is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Laitila has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Laitila! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (11) vs (12) Rolla
Rolla tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T10#
Laitila wants to control from the top but Rolla keeps moving.
Laitila passes Rolla's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Laitila seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rolla does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rolla is looking to improve his position.
Laitila is trying to control the action in half guard but Rolla is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rolla is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T11#
Rolla is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rolla tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Laitila has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (14) vs (12) Rolla
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rolla regains half guard.
Rolla gets full guard.#SUB2#
Rolla is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Laitila defends well.
Laitila stopping the sweep attempt from Rolla.#T12##SUB2#
Rolla is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Laitila defends well.
Laitila stopping the sweep attempt from Rolla.#SUB2#
Rolla is looking for a triangle but Laitila pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Rolla looking for a guillotine here but Laitila defends easily.
Laitila trying to control but Rolla is working from the bottom. #T13#
Laitila pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rolla is keeping the position for now.
Rolla wants to sweep but no luck.
Laitila trying to control the position from guard on top but Rolla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laitila won't allow Rolla to sweep him here.
Laitila showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rolla wants to sweep here but Laitila controlling him for the moment. #T14#
Rolla lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (14) vs (14) Rolla
Rolla trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Rolla gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Rolla wins on points by 15 to 14. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 93
Date: Nov 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 96 wins and 56 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 23 losses; Jari Laitila!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#CL2#
Laitila closes the distance and clinches.
Diesel is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Diesel gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (0) Laitila
Laitila has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diesel is working away from the top position though.
Laitila is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Diesel works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (5) vs (0) Laitila
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel fails to advance to Laitila's back. #T1#
Laitila is looking to improve his position but Diesel isn't that keen on the idea.
Diesel content just to control the position here.
Laitila is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T2#
Diesel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Laitila tries to reverse the position but Diesel maintains control.
Diesel with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T3#
Diesel controlling from mount.
Diesel fails to take his opponent's back.
Diesel content just to control the position here.
Laitila is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Diesel avoids the attempt from Laitila to control.
Laitila tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Diesel controlling the position easily from mount.
Diesel avoids the attempt from Laitila to control.#T5#
Laitila prevents Diesel from taking his back.
Diesel controlling from the full mount.
Laitila is squirming around, avoiding Diesel's attempts to control the action. #T6#
Diesel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Diesel fails to take his opponent's back.
Diesel looking to control and managing it successfully. #T7#
Diesel prevents Laitila from getting the reversal.
Diesel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Laitila is desperately trying to improve his position but Diesel has a good base and remains in mount.#T8#
Diesel takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Laitila 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: Diesel (5) vs (2) Laitila
Diesel being controlled here, momentarily.
Diesel is trying to control the position but Laitila postures up. #T9#
Laitila preventing the sweep.
Laitila wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
Diesel looking for a sweep. Not yet Diesel, not yet.
Laitila wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
Laitila is stalling in the full guard. #T10#
Diesel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Laitila 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.
Diesel controls Laitila momentarily but Laitila frees himself. #T11#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Diesel holds on and takes a little breather.
Diesel keeping full guard, as Laitila tries to pass.
Diesel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T12#
Laitila trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laitila wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving. #T13#
Diesel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diesel managing to control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Diesel trying to keep a closed guard but Laitila is proving a slippery customer.
Diesel tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T14#
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Laitila from controlling successfully.
Laitila preventing the sweep.
Diesel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Laitila controls the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
An out of breath Kurt Diesel thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 92
Date: Nov 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 24 losses; Ivan Kamenev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 23 losses; Jari Laitila!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kamenev defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Laitila.#TD#
Kamenev shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Laitila napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kamenev (4) vs (0) Laitila
Laitila struggling a bit here.
Laitila is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Kamenev is staying active.
Laitila is not content to let Kamenev control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laitila is looking to regain half guard here but Kamenev keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Kamenev slows the pace down.
Laitila is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Laitila wants to control but Kamenev postures up.
Laitila tries to improve position but can't.
Laitila 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.
Laitila is not content to let Kamenev control the position.
Kamenev controlling the position.
Kamenev looking to control but instead Laitila has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#T3#
Laitila is trying to get back to full guard.
Laitila holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Laitila has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kamenev is working away from the top position though.
Laitila is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kamenev is trying to control. Laitila wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kamenev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laitila keeps working.
Kamenev not doing much here.
#T5#
Kamenev looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kamenev is stalling here. Laitila is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kamenev seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Laitila has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kamenev (4) vs (4) Laitila
Kamenev is trying to escape the position but Laitila is controlling the position. #T6#
Kamenev is looking to reverse the position.
Kamenev gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kamenev (4) vs (6) Laitila
Laitila wants to control the pace but Kamenev is squirming around nicely.
Kamenev tries to lock up and control but Laitila gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Laitila looking to control and managing it successfully. #T7#
Laitila moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Kamenev (4) vs (9) Laitila
Kamenev can't escape the position.
Kamenev prevents Laitila from getting a body triangle.#T8##SUB2#
Laitila looking for the RNC.
Kamenev just trying to survive but Laitila is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Laitila controlling the positon.
It looks like Laitila 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.#T9#
Kamenev can't escape the position.
Laitila gets his hands free as Kamenev looks to control.
Laitila keeps control of the position easily here as Kamenev tries to buck him off.
Laitila not allowing Kamenev to control his hands. #T10#
Kamenev prevents Laitila from getting a body triangle.
Laitila might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kamenev haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kamenev trying to control the action but Laitila just sinks the hooks in. #T11#
Kamenev is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kamenev trying to control the position but Laitila manages to sink in the hooks.
Laitila has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kamenev's body.
Kamenev tries to escape but Laitila has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Laitila keeps control of the position easily here as Kamenev tries to buck him off.
#T12#
Kamenev tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Laitila is cranking Kamenev's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Kamenev! He's tightened the choke and Kamenev is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jari Laitila! |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 90
Date: Oct 25, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 23 losses; Jari Laitila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 26 losses; Thomas Bennett!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Laitila gets caught napping as Bennett dives in and scores a takedown. Laitila manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laitila (0) vs (2) Bennett
Bennett won't allow Laitila to sweep him here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Bennett drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Laitila dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (2) vs (2) Bennett#SUB2#
Bennett is looking for a triangle here but Laitila uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (5) vs (2) Bennett
Bennett manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Laitila pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Laitila is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1##SUB2#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.
Laitila is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.
Laitila with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Laitila pulls his head out easily. #T2##SUB#
Laitila is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Bennett looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Laitila pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (8) vs (2) Bennett
Bennett working to try and regain half guard.
Laitila controlling from the full mount.
Bennett tries to improve his position but instead Laitila has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Laitila (11) vs (2) Bennett#SUB#
Bennett fending off the submission attempt from Laitila. #T3#
Bennett is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Laitila biding his time, looking for the opening.
Bennett is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Bennett staying busy and making it hard for Laitila to control.
Laitila has the hooks in. Bennett is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T4##SUB#
Laitila has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Bennett has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Bennett is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Laitila off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Bennett tries to break free.
Laitila really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Bennett.
Bennett wants to escape the position.
#T5#
Bennett manages to reverse the position and now he's in Laitila's guard. Nice work there by Bennett.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (11) vs (4) Bennett
Bennett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laitila is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Laitila is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Laitila seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Bennett tries to free his leg and advance position but Laitila is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Bennett is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Laitila is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Laitila has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (13) vs (4) Bennett
Laitila is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Bennett working for a triangle but Laitila defends it easily.
#T6##SUB2#
Bennett is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Laitila defends well.
Laitila slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Bennett is looking for a triangle here but Laitila uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (16) vs (4) Bennett
Bennett is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T7#
Bennett manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (16) vs (6) Bennett#SUB2#
Bennett is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Bennett is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Bennett is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Laitila doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bennett. #SUB2#
Bennett wants to work for an arm triangle but Laitila is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T8#
Laitila is looking to control Bennett's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Laitila avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Bennett is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Bennett is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Bennett is trying to work for a kimura but Laitila is defending well.
#SUB2#
Bennett is working for a kimura but Laitila is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Bennett is working for an americana but Laitila has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Bennett was thinking about the submission.#T9#
Bennett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laitila manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bennett manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (18) vs (6) Bennett
Laitila showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Bennett has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Laitila can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Laitila stands and throws Bennett's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (21) vs (6) Bennett
Bennett is looking to reverse the position.#T10#
Laitila moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Laitila (23) vs (6) Bennett
Bennett looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Laitila (26) vs (6) Bennett
Bennett is trying to break free.
Bennett keeps trying to improve his position.
Laitila wants to control but Bennett is keeping busy.
Bennett is really stuck here.
Laitila just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Laitila's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T11#
Laitila doesn't have the hooks in and Bennett manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (26) vs (8) Bennett#SUB2#
Bennett drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Laitila manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bennett has Laitila in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (28) vs (8) Bennett#SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bennett looks winded!#SUB2#
Laitila got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bennett has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Laitila has managed to get both his arms back between Bennett's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Bennett has his foot on Laitila's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Laitila works his way back into a safe position though.
Bennett looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Laitila sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T12##SUB2#
Bennett throws his legs up looking for a submission but Laitila uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (31) vs (8) Bennett
Bennett looking for a sweep but Laitila has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Laitila (33) vs (8) Bennett
Bennett tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Laitila trying to control but Bennett is having none of it.
Bennett is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T13#
Laitila manages to capitalize on a mistake by Bennett to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Laitila (36) vs (8) Bennett
A bit of a pause in the action here. Laitila controlling the positon.
Bennett tries to break free.
Laitila biding his time, looking for the opening.
Laitila controlling well, preventing Bennett from escaping the position.
Laitila trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Bennett doesn't escape.
Bennett wants to escape the position.
#T14#
Laitila just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Laitila is hanging on to Bennett's back as he tries to escape.
Laitila is trying to stick to Bennett's back but Bennett is turning into Laitila. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Laitila's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bennett. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (36) vs (10) Bennett#SUB2#
Bennett has gone for a leg lock! Laitila slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bennett's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (38) vs (10) Bennett
Laitila forces his way into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Laitila works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (41) vs (10) Bennett
And that's the end of the fight!
Laitila takes the fight on points by 41 to 10. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 88
Date: Oct 20, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 21 losses; Jerry Curls! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 23 losses; Jari Laitila!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Laitila darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Curls (0) vs (2) Laitila
Curls trying to control from the bottom.
Curls desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Laitila trying to control from half guard but Curls is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curls is trying to maintain the position but Laitila is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Laitila stalling.
Curls trying to hold on to Laitila's head to control him but Laitila postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Laitila wants to take a breather but Curls is having none of it. #T2#
Laitila stalling away here and it's allowed Curls to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Laitila controlling from the top position.
Laitila is fighting to break Curls's control of his arms but Curls is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Laitila 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. #T3#
Curls not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Laitila is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Laitila stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Curls swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Laitila wants to control from the top but Curls keeps moving.
Curls is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Laitila controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Curls is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T5#
Laitila tries to free his leg and advance position but Curls is retaining full guard.
Curls keeping moving, preventing Laitila from controlling successfully.
Laitila wants to pass the guard but Curls is keeping the position.
Laitila stands and throws Curls's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (0) vs (5) Laitila#T6#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Laitila wants to lay and pray for a moment but Curls keeps working.
Laitila taking a breather here. #T7#
Laitila working away.
Laitila wants to control but Curls is keeping him busy.
Laitila just content to control the position.
Curls has one of Laitila's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.#T8#
Curls is looking to reverse the position.
Curls can't do much from the bottom here.
Curls tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Laitila wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T9#
The referee asks Laitila politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Laitila prefers to stall for the moment though.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Laitila working away.
Laitila trying to control the position but Curls is working away.
Curls can't do much from the bottom here. #T10#
Laitila controlling from side mount.
Curls keeps Laitila under control for a moment.
Curls struggling a bit here.#T11#
Laitila is looking to take a break and control but Curls is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Curls prevents Laitila from moving into mount. #SUB2#
Laitila is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Curls has escaped the position, nice work there.
Laitila is looking to take a break and control but Curls is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T12#
Laitila working away.
Curls being controlled for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Curls's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T13#
Laitila trying to control the position but Curls is working away.
You can see the frustration on Curls's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Curls being controlled for a moment. #T14#
Curls is not content to let Laitila control the position.
Laitila working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laitila wins on points by 5 to 0. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 85
Date: Oct 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 22 losses; Patty O Reilly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 22 losses; Jari Laitila!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
O Reilly rushes Laitila and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Laitila wants to take the fight to the mat but O Reilly manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Laitila drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
O Reilly manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
O Reilly pulls Laitila in close to his closed guard and prevents Laitila from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
O Reilly looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Laitila controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Reilly is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Laitila won't allow O Reilly to sweep him here. #T1#
O Reilly working a defensive guard here.
O Reilly looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laitila is one step ahead there.
O Reilly is trying to keep Laitila in close.
#SUB#
O Reilly working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Laitila doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Laitila manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
O Reilly 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.
Laitila 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. #T2#
O Reilly wants to sweep here but Laitila controlling him for the moment.
O Reilly is working hard here to advance position.
O Reilly lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: O Reilly (2) vs (0) Laitila
Laitila keeping moving, preventing O Reilly from controlling successfully.
Laitila working a defensive guard here.
O Reilly trying to control but Laitila is working from the bottom. #T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Laitila holds on and takes a little breather.
O Reilly trying to control but Laitila is working from the bottom.
Laitila is trying to control the position from the bottom.
O Reilly trying to control the position from guard on top but Laitila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laitila is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
O Reilly wants to control from the top but Laitila keeps moving. #T4#
Laitila keeping full guard, as O Reilly tries to pass.
Laitila is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
O Reilly trying to control but Laitila is working from the bottom.
Laitila has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
O Reilly controls from within his opponent's guard. #T5#
O Reilly wants to control from the top but Laitila keeps moving.
O Reilly looking to pass the guard.
Laitila not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Our spies down at at Jed's Gym inform us that Laitila has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
O Reilly looking to sit in guard and control but Laitila gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: O Reilly (2) vs (2) Laitila
O Reilly is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T6#
Laitila stopping the sweep attempt from O Reilly.
Laitila trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
O Reilly is trying to control the position from the bottom.
O Reilly has Laitila pulled in close to control his posture.
Laitila stopping the sweep attempt from O Reilly.#T7#
O Reilly looking to control.
Laitila trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
O Reilly being controlled here, momentarily.
O Reilly looking for a sweep. Not yet O Reilly, not yet.
O Reilly has Laitila pulled in close to control his posture.
O Reilly controls Laitila momentarily but Laitila frees himself.
O Reilly 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: O Reilly (4) vs (2) Laitila#T8#
O Reilly wants to take a breather but Laitila is having none of it.
O Reilly is controlling the pace.
Laitila won't allow O Reilly to pass to mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
O Reilly wants to take a breather but Laitila is having none of it. #SUB#
O Reilly is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
O Reilly wants to control but Laitila is keeping him busy. #T9##SUB#
O Reilly is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
O Reilly wants to work for an arm triangle but Laitila is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Laitila is staying active underneath O Reilly, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
O Reilly is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Laitila is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Laitila is looking for a sweep. O Reilly is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Laitila is controlling O Reilly's position as best he can from this difficult position.
O Reilly trying to control from half guard but Laitila is working away. #T10##SUB#
O Reilly is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Laitila is just riding it out for now. O Reilly eventually gives up the hold.
O Reilly wants to take a breather but Laitila is having none of it.
O Reilly stalling away here and it's allowed Laitila to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
O Reilly trying to control the position from guard on top but Laitila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
O Reilly got a little sloppy there for a moment and Laitila has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, O Reilly has managed to get both his arms back between Laitila's legs - danger averted.
O Reilly looking to pass the guard. #T11#
O Reilly's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Laitila pulls O Reilly in close to prevent any damage.
O Reilly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laitila has O Reilly pulled in close to control his posture. #T12#
O Reilly looking to sit in guard and control but Laitila gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: O Reilly (4) vs (4) Laitila
O Reilly not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
O Reilly has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Laitila can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Laitila trying to control the position from guard on top but O Reilly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O Reilly pulls Laitila in to control the position.
Laitila sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed O Reilly's guard. #T13#
O Reilly tries to roll over but Laitila keeps him under control.
O Reilly works his way to full guard. Good work.
O Reilly looking to control.
Laitila pushing down on O Reilly's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Laitila is controlling the pace.
O Reilly is looking for a sweep. Laitila is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T14#
Laitila looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Laitila is trying to control the action in half guard but O Reilly is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
O Reilly is looking to control Laitila's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can O Reilly avoid being mounted?
O Reilly tries to roll over but Laitila keeps him under control.
O Reilly is trying is best to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laitila seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and O Reilly gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
O Reilly takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
After the big win, Patty O Reilly made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Silverback Sweatshop and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 83
Date: Oct 04, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 21 losses; Jari Laitila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 23 losses; Joshua Burroughs!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Burroughs shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Laitila manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laitila (0) vs (2) Burroughs
Burroughs's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Burroughs wants to pass the guard but Laitila is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Laitila holds on and takes a little breather.
Laitila not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burroughs seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1#
Laitila is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Burroughs engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Laitila managing to control the position. #T2#
Burroughs trying to control but Laitila is working from the bottom.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Burroughs wants to pass the guard but Laitila is keeping the position.
Laitila trying to keep a closed guard but Burroughs is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Laitila looking for a sweep. Not yet Laitila, not yet.
Burroughs looking to sit in guard and control but Laitila gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (2) vs (2) Burroughs
Burroughs is trying to control the position but Laitila postures up.
Burroughs can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Laitila controls the pace.#T4#
Burroughs keeping moving, preventing Laitila from controlling successfully.
Burroughs controlling Laitila's posture.
Laitila looking to pass the guard. #T5#
Laitila controlling from the top position.
Laitila has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Laitila content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Burroughs has locked up a guillotine! Burroughs's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Laitila is holding on here and Burroughs must be using up a lot of energy. Laitila has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Burroughs gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Joshua Burroughs!
A very excited looking Joshua Burroughs made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 81
Date: Sep 27, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 21 losses; Jari Laitila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Reinaldo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Laitila clinches up against the ropes.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
Laitila is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Laitila to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Gracie decides to pull guard.
Laitila looking to pass the guard.
Laitila won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Gracie wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laitila trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Laitila pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Laitila stands and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (3) vs (0) Gracie
Laitila tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Gracie wants to control but Laitila postures up.
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Laitila keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Laitila thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
Gracie manages to work his way to half guard, despite Laitila's best efforts.
Laitila trying to pass the guard but Gracie defending well.
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Laitila is very close to passing his half guard.
Gracie manages to get to full guard.
Laitila pushing down on Gracie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Laitila is pressing down on Gracie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracie is holding on for now. #T3#
Laitila is working hard here to advance position.
Laitila wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Laitila is looking to advance position but Gracie won't allow it.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Laitila wants to pass the guard but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T4#
Laitila trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away.
Laitila takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Laitila uses his free foot to push down on Gracie's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gracie. Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (6) vs (0) Gracie#T5##SUB#
Laitila with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Laitila tries to control but Gracie wriggling away.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T6#
Laitila controlling the pace for now.
Laitila trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gracie wants to control but Laitila is having none of it.
Gracie really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T7#
Gracie wants to control but Laitila is having none of it.
Gracie gets back to half guard.
Laitila tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it.
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
Laitila wants to pass the guard but Gracie is defending well.
Laitila is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.
Gracie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Laitila is working away from the top position though.#T8#
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Laitila is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
Gracie is not content to let Laitila control the position.
Laitila is really struggling to control Gracie but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Laitila is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T9#
Laitila won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Laitila passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (9) vs (0) Gracie
The referee asks Laitila politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Laitila prefers to stall for the moment though.
Laitila works to advance to full mount. Gracie defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Laitila (11) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie is looking to improve his position but Laitila isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gracie keeps trying to improve his position.
Laitila is trying to control here but Gracie has managed to regain half guard.
#T10#
Laitila moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (14) vs (0) Gracie
Laitila wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Gracie manages to work his way to half guard, despite Laitila's best efforts.
Laitila seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gracie wants to control but Laitila is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Laitila tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.#T11#
Laitila stalling away here and it's allowed Gracie to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Laitila sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gracie's guard.
Gracie is looking to control Laitila's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?
Laitila wants to pass the guard but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Laitila sits in half guard.
Laitila stalling. #T12#
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Laitila slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Laitila is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gracie gets full guard.#T13#
Laitila trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Laitila sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gracie's guard.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Laitila tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it.
Laitila is trying to control. Gracie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Laitila stalling away here and it's allowed Gracie to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Laitila is fighting to break Gracie's control of his arms but Gracie is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T14#
Laitila trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Laitila looking to pass the guard.
Gracie is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gracie can't keep his opponent in guard - Laitila advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laitila looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laitila takes the fight on points by 14 to 0. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 79
Date: Sep 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 20 losses; Jari Laitila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 19 losses; Patty O Reilly!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
O Reilly rushes Laitila and presses him up against the ropes.#TD2#
O Reilly decides to pull guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Laitila advances to half guard.
Laitila is trying to control the action in half guard but O Reilly is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
O Reilly wants to control but Laitila is keeping busy and won't allow it.
O Reilly controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Laitila trying to mount his opponent but O Reilly defends it. #SUB2#
O Reilly actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Laitila looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
O Reilly is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1##SUB#
Laitila is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. O Reilly doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Laitila.
O Reilly is refusing to be controlled, as Laitila sits in half guard. #SUB#
Laitila is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Laitila is sneakily working for an arm triangle but O Reilly sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
O Reilly is trying to maintain the position but Laitila is very close to passing his half guard.
Laitila looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
O Reilly keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Laitila wants to free his trapped foot but O Reilly is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Laitila content to control rather than advance.
Laitila is thwarting O Reilly's attempts to control the position.#T3#
O Reilly manages to get to full guard.
Laitila tries to free his leg and advance position but O Reilly is retaining full guard.
Laitila postures up.
O Reilly has his hands on Laitila's head, controlling the position.
Laitila trying to control but O Reilly is working from the bottom. #T4#
O Reilly controls Laitila momentarily but Laitila frees himself.
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.
Laitila preventing the sweep.
Laitila trying to control the position from guard on top but O Reilly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O Reilly working a defensive guard here.
O Reilly tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T5#
Laitila sitting in guard here, content to control.
O Reilly trying to control the position here.
O Reilly is trying to control the position from the bottom.
O Reilly tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Laitila trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now O Reilly is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (0) vs (2) O Reilly
Laitila tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Laitila is pulling down on O Reilly's head. It's preventing any offense from O Reilly, at least for the moment.
Laitila seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Laitila wants to sweep here but O Reilly controlling him for the moment. #T6#
O Reilly tries to free his leg and advance position but Laitila is retaining full guard.
Laitila keeping moving, preventing O Reilly from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Laitila is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
O Reilly wants to control from the top but Laitila keeps moving.
Laitila 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.#T7#
O Reilly looking to pass the guard.
O Reilly trying to control but Laitila is working from the bottom.
O Reilly won't allow Laitila to sweep him here.
O Reilly trying to control but Laitila is working from the bottom.
O Reilly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laitila is keeping the position for now.
O Reilly preventing the sweep. #T8#
Laitila keeping moving, preventing O Reilly from controlling successfully.
O Reilly stopping the sweep attempt from Laitila.
O Reilly passes into half guard.
O Reilly is trying to control the action in half guard but Laitila is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
O Reilly tries to pass to full mount but Laitila defends it.
Laitila trying to control but O Reilly postures up.
#T9#
O Reilly uses his free foot to push down on Laitila's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Laitila. Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (0) vs (5) O Reilly
Laitila is squirming around, avoiding O Reilly's attempts to control the action.
Laitila is looking to get to half guard.
O Reilly wants to control but Laitila has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Laitila is looking to control O Reilly's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Laitila avoid being mounted?
O Reilly is keen to just control but Laitila is a slippery customer.#T10#
O Reilly passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Laitila! Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (0) vs (8) O Reilly
Laitila is squirming around, avoiding O Reilly's attempts to control the action.
Laitila is trying desperately to improve position.
O Reilly wants to control the pace but Laitila is squirming around nicely.
My spies in Silverback MMA inform me that O Reilly has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Laitila wants to control but O Reilly is having none of it.#T11#
O Reilly wants to control the pace but Laitila is squirming around nicely.
Laitila is trying to escape the mount.
O Reilly controlling his opponent.
O Reilly with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Laitila is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
O Reilly controlling the position easily from mount.
Laitila tries to hold on but O Reilly postures up.#T12#
O Reilly tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Laitila wants to hold on but O Reilly pushes him away.
Laitila is squirming around, avoiding O Reilly's attempts to control the action.
Laitila is looking to improve his position but O Reilly isn't that keen on the idea.#T13#
O Reilly trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Laitila wants to hold on but O Reilly pushes him away.
O Reilly takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
O Reilly wants to control the pace but Laitila is squirming around nicely.
O Reilly takes Laitila's back. Score +3 for taking back: Laitila (0) vs (11) O Reilly#T14#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - O Reilly's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Laitila is trying to break free.
Laitila is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
O Reilly is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Laitila looking very determined here, making life difficult for O Reilly.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laitila tries to escape but O Reilly has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
O Reilly wins on points by 11 to 0.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Patty O Reilly waved his t-shirt featuring Silverback Sweatshop's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 78
Date: Sep 17, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 20 losses; Jari Laitila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Travis Labuschagne!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Labuschagne scores with a takedown into Laitila's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laitila (0) vs (2) Labuschagne
Labuschagne trying to control the position from guard on top but Laitila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Laitila is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Laitila keeping moving, preventing Labuschagne from controlling successfully.
Labuschagne stands and throws Laitila's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (0) vs (5) Labuschagne#SUB2#
Labuschagne thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laitila struggling a bit here.
Labuschagne wants to control but Laitila is keeping him busy. #T1#
Laitila's coaches at Jed's Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Laitila stops Labuschagne from passing to mount.
Laitila is looking to regain half guard here but Labuschagne keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Labuschagne wants to control but Laitila is keeping him busy.
Labuschagne is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T2##SUB2#
Labuschagne wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Laitila, who protects the arm well.
Laitila manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (2) vs (5) Labuschagne
Labuschagne is refusing to be controlled, as Laitila sits in half guard.
Laitila perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Labuschagne is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Laitila's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Laitila's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Laitila (2) vs (9) Labuschagne
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Labuschagne trying to control momentarily.
Laitila manages to reverse the position and now he's in Labuschagne's guard. Nice work there by Laitila.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (4) vs (9) Labuschagne#T3#
Labuschagne is trying to keep Laitila in close.
Laitila wants to control from the top but Labuschagne keeps moving.
Labuschagne is trying to control the position but Laitila postures up.
Laitila tries to free his leg and advance position but Labuschagne is retaining full guard.
Laitila trying to control but Labuschagne is working from the bottom.
Labuschagne is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Labuschagne wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T4#
Labuschagne is continuing to stall.
Laitila won't allow Labuschagne to sweep him here.
Laitila trying to control the position from guard on top but Labuschagne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laitila trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Labuschagne looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laitila is one step ahead there.
Labuschagne seems keen to control Laitila's posture.#T5#
Labuschagne trying to control the position.
Laitila slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (7) vs (9) Labuschagne
Labuschagne tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Laitila wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Labuschagne is trying to control Laitila's posture but Laitila avoids it.
Labuschagne is not content to let Laitila control the position. #T6#
Laitila is really struggling to control Labuschagne but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Labuschagne tries to bench press Laitila off him but Laitila keeps the position.
Laitila trying to control the position but Labuschagne is working away.
You can see the frustration on Labuschagne's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Laitila content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
You can see the frustration on Labuschagne's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T7##SUB#
Laitila is trying to get an arm triangle but Labuschagne is defending well.
Labuschagne holds on to Laitila's head and controls the position momentarily.
Laitila trying to control the action but Labuschagne is working from the bottom.
Labuschagne tries to buck Laitila off but Laitila is having none of it.
Labuschagne is trying to control Laitila's posture but Laitila avoids it. #T8#
Laitila passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Labuschagne! Score +2 for reaching mount: Laitila (9) vs (9) Labuschagne
Laitila controlling from the full mount.
Labuschagne is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Laitila working for a submission but Labuschagne is keeping him at bay.
Laitila takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Labuschagne is squirming around, avoiding Laitila's attempts to control the action.
Laitila moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Laitila (12) vs (9) Labuschagne#SUB#
Laitila working for a choke but Labuschagne is defending well. #T9#
Laitila doesn't have the hooks in and Labuschagne manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (12) vs (11) Labuschagne
Labuschagne trying to control but Laitila is working from the bottom.
Laitila bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Labuschagne's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (14) vs (11) Labuschagne
Labuschagne tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Labuschagne controls Laitila momentarily but Laitila frees himself. #T10#
Labuschagne looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laitila is one step ahead there.
Laitila trying to control the position from guard on top but Labuschagne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Labuschagne is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Labuschagne lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (14) vs (13) Labuschagne
Laitila wants to sweep but no luck. #T11#
Laitila keeping moving, preventing Labuschagne from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Laitila has his foot on Labuschagne's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Labuschagne works his way back into a safe position though.
Laitila trying to control the position.
Labuschagne trying to control the position from guard on top but Laitila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laitila lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (16) vs (13) Labuschagne
Laitila trying to control the position from guard on top but Labuschagne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Labuschagne working a defensive guard here.
Labuschagne seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Laitila sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Labuschagne's guard.
Labuschagne desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Laitila wants to take a breather but Labuschagne is having none of it.
Labuschagne works his way to full guard. Good work.#T13#
Labuschagne pulls Laitila in close to prevent any damage.
Labuschagne keeping full guard, as Laitila tries to pass.
Laitila is fighting to break Labuschagne's control of his arms but Labuschagne is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Labuschagne is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Labuschagne managing to control the position.
Laitila wants to control from the top but Labuschagne keeps moving.
Labuschagne can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Laitila controls the pace.#T14#
Labuschagne working a defensive guard here.
Laitila is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Labuschagne trying to keep a closed guard but Laitila is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Labuschagne keeping full guard, as Laitila tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laitila takes the fight on points by 16 to 13. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 76
Date: Sep 13, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Alexander Mesquita! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 19 losses; Jari Laitila!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mesquita shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Laitila as he jumps to the side.
Laitila keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mesquita dives in for a single leg takedown but Laitila sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Laitila steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mesquita.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Mesquita. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Laitila jumps guard and drags Mesquita to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Laitila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Mesquita drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Laitila dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (0) vs (2) Laitila
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita is trying to keep Laitila in close.
Laitila looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Laitila is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Laitila wants to control from the top but Mesquita keeps moving.
Mesquita looking to control.
Laitila looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mesquita keeping moving, preventing Laitila from controlling successfully.
Laitila content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Mesquita keeping moving, preventing Laitila from controlling successfully.
Laitila trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Mesquita manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (2) vs (2) Laitila
Mesquita looking to sit in guard and control but Laitila gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (2) vs (4) Laitila
Laitila sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mesquita tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Mesquita working a defensive guard here.
Laitila trying to control the position from guard on top but Mesquita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Mesquita has an active guard here but Laitila has managed to pass into half guard.
Laitila works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (2) vs (7) Laitila
Mesquita tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mesquita seems a little lost for a moment, as Laitila dominates the positioning.#T4#
Laitila trying to control the position but Mesquita is working away.
Mesquita manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (4) vs (7) Laitila
Mesquita trying to control the action but Laitila is working from the bottom.
Mesquita frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (7) vs (7) Laitila
Laitila is squirming around, avoiding Mesquita's attempts to control the action.
Laitila tries to hold on but Mesquita postures up.#SUB#
Mesquita jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Laitila manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T5#
Laitila is trying to get back to half guard.
Laitila 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.
Mesquita gets to mount! Laitila was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Mesquita (9) vs (7) Laitila
Laitila gets back to half guard.
Mesquita prevents Laitila from improving his position.
Mesquita looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mesquita trying to control from Laitila's half guard. Laitila has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T6#
Mesquita stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laitila swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Laitila working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mesquita doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mesquita manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mesquita tries to free his leg and advance position but Laitila is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Laitila is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mesquita is aware though and is defending well.
Mesquita wants to pass the guard but Laitila is keeping the position.
Laitila is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mesquita tries to free his leg and advance position but Laitila is retaining full guard. #T7#
Mesquita sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Laitila's guard.
Mesquita wants to free his trapped foot but Laitila is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Laitila is refusing to be controlled, as Mesquita sits in half guard. #SUB#
Mesquita is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Laitila doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mesquita. #SUB#
Mesquita is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T8#
Laitila is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Mesquita is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mesquita stalling away here and it's allowed Laitila to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Laitila controlling the position.
Laitila working a defensive guard here.
Laitila is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T9##SUB#
Mesquita drops back, looking for a kneebar! Laitila looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Laitila looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Laitila! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mesquita (9) vs (11) Laitila
You can see the frustration on Mesquita's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Laitila tries for a kimura but Mesquita is defending well.
Laitila tries to move to full mount but Mesquita actually manages to regain half guard.
Laitila is keen to just control but Mesquita is a slippery customer.#T10#
Laitila is looking to stall here but Mesquita recovers full guard.
Mesquita is trying to control the position but Laitila postures up.
Mesquita is trying to hold Laitila in close to prevent damage but Laitila has managed to pass into half guard.
Mesquita is looking for a sweep. Laitila is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mesquita is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Belmiro Academy, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Laitila wants to pass the guard but Mesquita is defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mesquita trying to control from the bottom.
#T11#
Mesquita gets full guard.#SUB#
Mesquita is looking for a triangle but Laitila pushes his legs off easily.
Mesquita keeping moving, preventing Laitila from controlling successfully.
Laitila postures up.
Laitila wants to control from the top but Mesquita keeps moving. #SUB#
Mesquita has his foot on Laitila's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Laitila works his way back into a safe position though.
Laitila controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mesquita keeping moving, preventing Laitila from controlling successfully. #T12#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mesquita is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (11) vs (11) Laitila
Mesquita passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (14) vs (11) Laitila#SUB#
Mesquita goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Laitila has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mesquita but great work by Laitila. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mesquita (14) vs (15) Laitila
Well,Mesquita is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Mesquita tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Laitila is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mesquita has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mesquita is trying to improve his position.#T13#
Mesquita is not content to let Laitila control the position.
Mesquita is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Laitila goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mesquita rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Laitila's guard! Nice work there by Mesquita! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (16) vs (15) Laitila
Mesquita trying to control but Laitila is working from the bottom. #T14##SUB2#
Laitila working for submissions but it's allowed Mesquita to get to half guard.
#SUB#
Mesquita seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Laitila has recovered full guard.
Laitila wants to sweep here but Mesquita controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Laitila working for a triangle but Mesquita defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mesquita takes the fight on points by 16 to 15. |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (185lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 10 losses; Ian Laperierre! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 18 losses; Jari Laitila!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Laperierre shoots and misses #CL2#
and Laitila holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD#
Laperierre is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Laitila can't fight it off and eventually Laperierre manages to take the fight to the floor. Laitila looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laperierre (2) vs (0) Laitila
Laitila controls Laperierre momentarily but Laperierre frees himself.
Laperierre sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laperierre is pushing down on Laitila's leg trying to pass to half guard. Laitila is fighting to maintain full guard but Laperierre has managed to sneak the leg through.
Laperierre has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Laitila slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Laperierre 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.
Laperierre tries to free his leg and advance position but Laitila is retaining full guard.
Laperierre 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. #SUB2#
Laitila is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Laperierre sitting in guard here, content to control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Laperierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Laitila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laperierre sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Laperierre trying to control but Laitila is working from the bottom.
Laperierre being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Laitila looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Laperierre tries to free his leg and advance position but Laitila is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB2#
Laitila has his foot on Laperierre's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Laperierre works his way back into a safe position though.
Laitila looking for a sweep. Not yet Laitila, not yet.
Laperierre controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Laperierre won't allow Laitila to sweep him here.
Laperierre is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T5#
Our spies down at at Jed's Gym inform us that Laitila has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Laperierre has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Laperierre wants to control from the top but Laitila keeps moving.
Laitila has his hands on Laperierre's head, controlling the position. #T6##SUB2#
Laperierre avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Laitila throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Laperierre escapes and throws Laitila's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Laperierre (5) vs (0) Laitila
Laitila is trying to improve his position.#T7#
Laperierre slows the pace down.
Laitila is looking to regain half guard here but Laperierre keeps moving and retains side control.
Laperierre happy to just control the position for now. #T8#
Laitila is trying to get back to half guard.
Laitila is trying to escape the position but Laperierre is controlling the position.
You can see the frustration on Laitila's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Laitila is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9#
Laperierre tries to move to mount but Laitila blocks the move with his legs.
Laperierre wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laitila keeps working.
Laitila tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Laitila is not content to let Laperierre control the position. #T10#
Laperierre advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Laperierre (7) vs (0) Laitila
Laperierre prevents Laitila from getting the reversal.
Laitila prevents Laperierre from taking his back.#T11#
Laitila tries to lock up and control but Laperierre gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Laperierre controlling the position easily from mount.
Laitila really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Laperierre controlling from mount. #T12#
Laitila can't escape the position.
Laperierre trying to control but Laitila is having none of it.
Laperierre is really struggling to control Laitila but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T13#
Laperierre controlling the position easily from mount.
Laperierre seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Laitila is holding on tight.
#T14#
Laitila really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Laitila regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laperierre controlling the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laperierre takes the fight on points by 7 to 0.
A relieved looking Ian Laperierre thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 63
Date: Aug 04, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 31 losses; Tan Zan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 18 losses; Jari Laitila!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#CL2#
Laitila moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Zan is fighting off a takedown attempt but Laitila is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Zan to the mat. Zan regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Zan (0) vs (2) Laitila#SUB#
Zan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Zan isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Laitila stacks Zan on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Laitila! Score +3 for passing guard: Zan (0) vs (5) Laitila#SUB2#
Zan wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Laitila has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Zan's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Zan is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Laitila!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jari Laitila! |
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Event:
CWC 398
Date: Jul 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 17 losses; Jari Laitila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 8 losses; Bob Le Boulder!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Le Boulder moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Le Boulder gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laitila (0) vs (2) Le Boulder
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Le Boulder prevents Laitila from improving his position.
Le Boulder is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Laitila is trying to maintain the position but Le Boulder is very close to passing his half guard.
Laitila won't allow Le Boulder to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Boulder wants to take a breather but Laitila is having none of it.
Le Boulder is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Laitila! Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (0) vs (5) Le Boulder
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.
Le Boulder tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T1#
Laitila 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: Laitila (0) vs (8) Le Boulder
Laitila tries to break free.
Le Boulder biding his time, looking for the opening.
Le Boulder's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
It looks like Le Boulder 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.#SUB2#
Le Boulder is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Le Boulder's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB2#
Le Boulder looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Laitila is controlling Le Boulder 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (2) vs (8) Le Boulder#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Laitila slips nicely into half guard.
Le Boulder manages to get to full guard.
Laitila pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Le Boulder is keeping the position for now.
Le Boulder manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Laitila manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (2) vs (10) Le Boulder
Laitila wants to control the position but Le Boulder says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB2#
Le Boulder is trying to work for a kimura but Laitila is defending well.
#T4#
Le Boulder is keen to just control but Laitila is a slippery customer.
Le Boulder is looking to advance position but Laitila won't allow it.
Laitila is looking for a sweep. Le Boulder is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Le Boulder seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Laitila is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Jed's Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Le Boulder is keen to just control but Laitila is a slippery customer.#T5#
Laitila tries to roll over but Le Boulder keeps him under control.
Le Boulder seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Laitila does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Le Boulder performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Let's hope that Le Boulder 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.
Le Boulder is looking to take a break and control but Laitila is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T6#
Le Boulder stalling.
Laitila slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Le Boulder looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Laitila can't keep his opponent in guard - Le Boulder advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T7#
Laitila is looking to improve his position.
Le Boulder is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Laitila won't allow Le Boulder to pass to mount.
Le Boulder trying to control the action but Laitila is working from the bottom.
Le Boulder is looking to stall here but Laitila recovers full guard. #T8#
Laitila working a defensive guard here.
Le Boulder slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Le Boulder preventing the sweep. #T9#
Le Boulder is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Laitila manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Le Boulder manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (4) vs (10) Le Boulder
Le Boulder looking for a sweep. Not yet Le Boulder, not yet.
Le Boulder lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (4) vs (12) Le Boulder
Le Boulder's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Le Boulder works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Le Boulder is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Laitila has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Le Boulder is working away from the top position though.#T10#
Laitila is staying active underneath Le Boulder, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Laitila makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Laitila.
Le Boulder wants to pass the guard but Laitila is keeping the position.
Le Boulder sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Laitila's guard. #T11#
Le Boulder is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Laitila wants to improve his position but Le Boulder is controlling well.
Le Boulder wants to free his trapped foot but Laitila is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Le Boulder uses his free foot to push down on Laitila's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Laitila. Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (4) vs (15) Le Boulder
Laitila is desperately trying to improve his position but Le Boulder has a good base and remains in mount.#T12#
Le Boulder controlling his opponent.
Le Boulder trying to control but Laitila is having none of it.
Le Boulder pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Le Boulder controlling the pace for now.
Laitila is just holding on here. Le Boulder manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Laitila (4) vs (18) Le Boulder#T13#
Le Boulder controlling from the back.
Laitila looking very determined here, making life difficult for Le Boulder.
Le Boulder might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Laitila haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Laitila fending off the submission attempt from Le Boulder.
Le Boulder has good solid back control here. #T14##SUB2#
Le Boulder working for a choke but Laitila reverses nicely into Le Boulder 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (6) vs (18) Le Boulder
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Le Boulder not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Le Boulder tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Le Boulder wins on points by 18 to 6.
Bob Le Boulder thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 385
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 16 losses; Jari Laitila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 12 losses; Richard Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Anderson has Laitila up against the cage in a clinch.
Anderson can't get the takedown.
Anderson looking for a takedown.
Laitila fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Laitila is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Anderson to keep the fight standing.
Anderson prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jari Laitila. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson is working for takedown but Laitila is calmly controlling the position for now.
Laitila gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Anderson.
Anderson is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson can't get the takedown.
#TD#
Laitila has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Anderson uses from the top position.
Laitila tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laitila is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Laitila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laitila looking to control.
Laitila seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Laitila bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Anderson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (2) vs (0) Anderson
Laitila is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Anderson trying to control the position.
Laitila stopping the sweep attempt from Anderson.#T2#
Laitila wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Anderson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Laitila controls the pace.
Laitila tries to free his leg and advance position but Anderson is retaining full guard.
Laitila is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Laitila wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Anderson 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.
Laitila wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.
Anderson wants to sweep here but Laitila controlling him for the moment.
Laitila trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom. #T4#
Anderson is trying to keep Laitila in close.
Anderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Laitila has gone for a leg lock! Anderson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Laitila's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (2) vs (2) Anderson
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laitila trying to control the position.
#T5#
Anderson trying to control but Laitila is working from the bottom.
Laitila keeping full guard, as Anderson tries to pass. #SUB#
Anderson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Anderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laitila swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anderson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T6#
Laitila wants to sweep here but Anderson controlling him for the moment.
Anderson passes Laitila's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Anderson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Anderson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Laitila knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Laitila slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Laitila keeps moving. #T7#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson looking to pass the guard.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Laitila keeps moving.
Anderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Laitila is retaining full guard. #T8#
Laitila looking to control.
Laitila looking for a sweep. Not yet Laitila, not yet. #SUB#
Laitila working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Anderson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Anderson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Laitila keeps moving.
Anderson pushes down on Laitila's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T9#
Anderson wants to control but Laitila is keeping him busy.
Anderson passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (2) vs (5) Anderson#SUB2#
Anderson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Anderson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T10#
Laitila tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Anderson wants to control but Laitila is keeping him busy.
Laitila is looking for a sweep.#T11#
Anderson is looking to take a break and control but Laitila is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Laitila stops Anderson from passing to mount.
Anderson moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Laitila (2) vs (7) Anderson
Laitila keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Anderson pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T12#
Anderson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Anderson controlling from the full mount.
Laitila is looking to get to half guard.
Laitila might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T13#
Anderson looking to control but Laitila is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Anderson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Laitila to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Laitila shrugs it off.
Laitila stops Anderson from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Anderson trying to control but Laitila is having none of it.
Laitila really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T14#
Anderson is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Laitila is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Laitila (2) vs (10) Anderson
Anderson keeps control of the position easily here as Laitila tries to buck him off.
Anderson tries to get the hooks in deep but Laitila pushed the leg off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Laitila's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson wins on points by 10 to 2.
Richard Anderson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 382
Date: May 28, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 38 losses; Prana Halo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 16 losses; Jari Laitila!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Laitila keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Halo is defended easily by Laitila.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Halo has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Laitila clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Halo (4) vs (0) Laitila
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Halo has the hooks in. Laitila is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Laitila is still trying to improve position.
Laitila is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Halo wants to control but Laitila manages to buck him off and is now in Halo's guard! Nice work there by Laitila! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (4) vs (2) Laitila#SUB#
Halo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Laitila doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Laitila manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've been hearing good reports from Halo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T2#
Laitila wants to control from the top but Halo keeps moving.
Laitila pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halo is keeping the position for now.
Halo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Laitila passes Halo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Halo trying to control but Laitila postures up.
Halo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Halo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Halo wants to sweep here but Laitila controlling him for the moment.
Halo trying to keep a closed guard but Laitila is proving a slippery customer.
Laitila showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Laitila won't allow Halo to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Halo has his foot on Laitila's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Laitila works his way back into a safe position though.
Laitila trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Halo keeping moving, preventing Laitila from controlling successfully.
Laitila tries to free his leg and advance position but Halo is retaining full guard.
Halo working a defensive guard here.
Halo is adopting a defensive guard.
Laitila trying to control but Halo is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Halo looking for subs off his back but Laitila has passed one foot through into half guard.
Halo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Laitila is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Halo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Laitila is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Laitila trying to control from half guard but Halo is working away.
Laitila is thwarting Halo's attempts to control the position.
Laitila works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (4) vs (5) Laitila
Laitila is looking to work his way around to Halo's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T5#
Halo wants to control but Laitila is having none of it.
Halo 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: Halo (6) vs (5) Laitila
Halo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Laitila looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Laitila working a defensive guard here.
Halo looking to pass the guard.
Halo preventing the sweep.
Laitila keeping full guard, as Halo tries to pass.
Laitila keeping moving, preventing Halo from controlling successfully. #T6#
Halo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Halo trying to control but Laitila is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Halo has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Laitila to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Halo is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Laitila pulls down on the head and he's put Halo to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jari Laitila!
In defeat, Prana Halo stepped up to the mic, saying 'Shit happens'. |
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Event:
CWC 377
Date: May 14, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 15 losses; Jari Laitila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 10 losses; John Doe!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Laitila instigates a clinch.
Laitila prevents a takedown attempt there.
Laitila is trying to pull guard but Doe has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Laitila drags the fight down to the ground.
Doe not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Laitila tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Doe wants to pass the guard but Laitila is keeping the position.
Doe pushes down on Laitila's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laitila tries to get to full guard but Doe has control of the leg.
Laitila's coaches at Jed's Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Laitila slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1#
Doe works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Laitila gets back to full guard.
Doe looking to pass the guard.
Doe trying to control but Laitila is working from the bottom.
Doe looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Doe advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (0) vs (3) Doe
Doe is looking to take a break and control but Laitila is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Doe 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 Laitila's shoulder. That is not cool.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doe works to advance to full mount. Laitila defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Laitila (0) vs (5) Doe
Laitila tries to improve his position but instead Doe has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Laitila (0) vs (8) Doe
Laitila is really stuck here.
I would not like to be Laitila right now.
Laitila tries to roll but Doe sticks to his back.
#T3##SUB2#
Doe is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Laitila defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Doe sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Laitila taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Doe!
During a confident post fight interview, John Doe thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 374
Date: May 07, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 15 losses; Jari Laitila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Panda One!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Laitila gets a clinch. #TD#
Laitila manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Laitila keeping moving, preventing One from controlling successfully.
Laitila trying to keep a closed guard but One is proving a slippery customer.
Laitila wants to sweep but no luck.
One wants to control from the top but Laitila keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laitila looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Laitila will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
One postures up.
#T1#
Laitila 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.
Laitila has control of One's left arm, preventing One from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Laitila not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
One avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Laitila is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (2) vs (0) One
Laitila pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. One is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Laitila wants to control from the top but One keeps moving.
Laitila controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
One keeping full guard, as Laitila tries to pass.
Laitila trying to control but One is working from the bottom.
One is adopting a defensive guard.
Laitila wants to control from the top but One keeps moving. #T4#
Laitila looking to pass the guard.
Laitila 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.
Laitila pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. One is keeping the position for now.
One keeping moving, preventing Laitila from controlling successfully.
Laitila not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T5#
Laitila slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (5) vs (0) One#SUB#
Laitila is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, One has escaped the position, nice work there.
Laitila happy to just control the position for now. #T6#
Laitila continues to stall.
Laitila tries to advance to mount but can't.
One seems a little lost for a moment, as Laitila dominates the positioning.#T7#
One manages to work his way to half guard, despite Laitila's best efforts.#SUB#
Laitila seems to be looking for submissions.
Laitila perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Laitila is trying to control the action in half guard but One is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Laitila is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Laitila is pressing down on One's thigh, looking to free his foot. One is holding on for now.
One is not content to let Laitila control the position.#T8#
One won't allow Laitila to pass to mount.
Laitila is working hard here to advance position.
Laitila passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (8) vs (0) One#SUB#
Laitila swings around for an armbar but One sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Laitila's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (8) vs (2) One
Laitila wants to hit a sweep here but One passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Laitila there! Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (8) vs (5) One
Laitila is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T9#
Laitila is looking to improve his position but One isn't that keen on the idea.
One takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Laitila 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: Laitila (10) vs (5) One
One keeping full guard, as Laitila tries to pass. #T10#
Laitila controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Laitila pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. One is keeping the position for now.
Laitila sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed One's guard.
One is not content to let Laitila control the position.
Laitila trying to mount his opponent but One defends it. #T11#
Laitila is just content to waste time from the top position. One takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Laitila wants to control from the top but One keeps moving.
One has Laitila pulled in close to control his posture.
Laitila wants to control from the top but One keeps moving.
Laitila looking to pass the guard. #T12#
One keeping moving, preventing Laitila from controlling successfully.
Laitila trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
One keeping moving, preventing Laitila from controlling successfully. #T13#
Laitila looking to pass the guard.
Laitila trying to control the position from guard on top but One is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as One holds on and takes a little breather.
Laitila controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Laitila pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. One is keeping the position for now. #T14#
One trying to keep a closed guard but Laitila is proving a slippery customer.
Laitila passes into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laitila is looking to take a break and control but One is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laitila takes the fight on points by 10 to 5. |
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Event:
CWC 371.1
Date: Apr 30, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 14 losses; Jari Laitila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 39 losses; Pacer Dalton!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dalton fails with a takedown attempt.
Dalton shoots in looking for a takedown but Laitila manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dalton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dalton fails with the takedown#CL#
and Laitila holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jari Laitila has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pacer Dalton.
Dalton wants a takedown.
#TD#
Laitila has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dalton uses from the top position.
Laitila is trying to control the position but Dalton postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laitila looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dalton is one step ahead there.
Laitila controls Dalton momentarily but Dalton frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laitila swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dalton content to stall in guard here.
Dalton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laitila swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Laitila seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T1#
Dalton passes Laitila's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dalton keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
It looks like Dalton 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.
Dalton passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (0) vs (3) Dalton
Dalton controlling from mount. #T2#
Laitila tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dalton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dalton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Laitila is looking to escape.
Dalton controlling from the full mount.
Dalton takes Laitila's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Laitila is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Laitila (0) vs (6) Dalton#SUB2#
Dalton has got his arm under Laitila's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Laitila has spun round into Dalton's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (2) vs (6) Dalton#T3#
Laitila slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Laitila is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dalton defends it well.
Laitila looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dalton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Laitila is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Laitila is looking for a kimura but Dalton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Laitila to get the leverage.
Dalton moves into full guard.
Dalton trying to control the position here.
Dalton is continuing to stall.#T4#
Dalton looking to control.
Dalton keeping full guard, as Laitila tries to pass.
Dalton trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dalton has his hands on Laitila's head, controlling the position.
Dalton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laitila is one step ahead there.
Dalton pulls Laitila in close to his closed guard and prevents Laitila from doing any damage or advancing position.
Laitila won't allow Dalton to sweep him here. #T5#
Laitila trying to control but Dalton is working from the bottom.
Laitila sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dalton's guard.
Laitila is keen to just control but Dalton is a slippery customer.
Dalton wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Laitila 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.
Dalton is doing well to control the position and prevent Laitila from advancing to side control.
Dalton wants to improve his position but Laitila is controlling well.
We've been informed that Dalton has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T6#
Dalton keeping hold of Laitila's head, controlling as best he can.
Laitila works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (5) vs (6) Dalton#SUB#
Laitila wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dalton, who protects the arm well.
Dalton manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (5) vs (8) Dalton
Dalton content to control rather than advance.
Let's hope that Dalton 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.
Dalton wants to pass to mount but Laitila is defending the position. #T7#
Dalton passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Laitila! Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (5) vs (11) Dalton
Dalton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Laitila tries to lock up and control but Dalton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dalton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Laitila keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dalton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dalton wants to take his opponent's back but Laitila doesn't allow it. #T8#
Dalton controlling his opponent.
Laitila is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dalton tries to control but Laitila wriggling away.
Laitila is trying desperately to improve position.
Dalton controlling from the full mount.
The adventures of Dalton the control monster continue. Boring.#T9#
Dalton seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Laitila is holding on tight.
Dalton controlling the position easily from mount.
Laitila tries to reverse the position but Dalton maintains control.
Dalton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Laitila has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Laitila (5) vs (14) Dalton
Laitila is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Dalton.
#T10#
I really don't envy Laitila right now.
Good control from Dalton.#SUB2#
Dalton looking for the choke from the back. #T11#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Dalton's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Laitila tries to roll but Dalton sticks to his back.
Dalton wants to control but Laitila is keeping busy.#SUB2#
Dalton working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Laitila trying to control the hands but Dalton won't let him.
Dalton controlling from the back.
Laitila just trying to survive but Dalton is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
A lull in the action here.
#T12#
Dalton controls the action.
Dalton is controlling the position but Laitila somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Dalton is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Laitila is looking to improve his position.
Dalton sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T13#
Dalton works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (5) vs (17) Dalton
Dalton fails to take his opponent's back.
Laitila has given up his back. Will we see Dalton going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Laitila (5) vs (20) Dalton
Dalton is riding his opponent, not letting Laitila buck him off.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Dalton.
Laitila looking very determined here, making life difficult for Dalton.
#T14#
Dalton controlling from the back.
Laitila is keeping busy.
Laitila wants to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Good control from Dalton.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dalton wins on points by 20 to 5.
During a confident post fight interview, Pacer Dalton thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 367
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Big Dog Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 13 losses; Jari Laitila!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Laitila tries to keep at a distance but Gracie has taken the fight into the clinch.
Laitila jumps guard but Gracie turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gracie is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Gracie gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Laitila regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Laitila
Gracie wants to control from the top but Laitila keeps moving.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Laitila.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Laitila's guard.
Gracie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Laitila 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie controlling the pace. #T1#
Gracie frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (0) Laitila
Gracie content just to control the position here.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T2#
Laitila manages to control the position for a moment.
Gracie controlling the pace for now.
Gracie tries to control but Laitila wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Gracie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gracie wants to control the pace but Laitila is squirming around nicely.
Gracie controlling his opponent. #T4#
Gracie's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Gracie tries to control but Laitila wriggling away.
Gracie content just to control the position here.
Gracie prevents Laitila from getting the reversal.
Gracie trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gracie controlling from the full mount. #T5#
Laitila tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Laitila tries to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Gracie takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Laitila manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gracie is pressing down on Laitila's thigh, looking to free his foot. Laitila is holding on for now.
Gracie content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Laitila knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T6##SUB#
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gracie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Laitila is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gracie not doing much here.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Laitila is working away. #T7#
Gracie is pressing down on Laitila's thigh, looking to free his foot. Laitila is holding on for now.
Laitila keeping hold of Gracie's head, controlling as best he can.
Laitila won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.
Gracie performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gracie passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (8) vs (0) Laitila#T8#
Gracie controlling from the full mount.
Laitila tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gracie looking to control but Laitila is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gracie looking to control and managing it successfully. #T9#
Laitila keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gracie controlling his opponent.
Laitila is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.#T10#
Gracie controlling the position easily from mount.
Gracie tries to control but Laitila wriggling away.
Gracie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Laitila is looking to escape.
Gracie sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T11#
Laitila tries to reverse the position but Gracie maintains control.
Gracie controlling the position easily from mount.
Gracie wants to control the pace but Laitila is squirming around nicely.
Laitila is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T12#
Gracie controlling the position easily from mount.
Laitila is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.
Gracie content just to control the position here.
Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Laitila is looking to escape.
Gracie takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T13#
Gracie seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Laitila for as long as he can get away with.
Gracie trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gracie is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Laitila is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Laitila gets back to half guard.
Gracie takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T14#
Gracie trying to control the action but Laitila is working from the bottom.
Laitila is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Laitila is defending the position.
Gracie with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laitila wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
After the fight, Big Dog Gracie 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. |
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Event:
CWC 364
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 24 losses; Arthur Kincaid! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 12 losses; Jari Laitila!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Laitila wants to clinch but Kincaid slips to the side#TD#
and Kincaid counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kincaid (2) vs (0) Laitila
Kincaid trying to control the position from guard on top but Laitila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kincaid slips nicely into half guard.
Laitila wants to get back to full guard but Kincaid has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kincaid (5) vs (0) Laitila
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laitila tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Laitila struggling a bit here.#T1#
Laitila is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee asks Kincaid politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kincaid prefers to stall for the moment though.
Laitila 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.#T2#
Laitila tries to bench press Kincaid off him but Kincaid keeps the position.
A control attempt from Laitila but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kincaid (7) vs (0) Laitila
Laitila tries to reverse the position but Kincaid maintains control.
Kincaid will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kincaid takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Laitila tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kincaid controlling his opponent. #T3#
Kincaid is trying to take his opponent's back.
We've been hearing good reports from Kincaid'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.
Kincaid is working hard here to advance position.
Laitila is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Laitila keeps trying to improve his position.
Kincaid controlling from mount.
Kincaid seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Laitila is holding on tight.
Laitila wants to control but Kincaid is having none of it.#T5#
Kincaid tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kincaid'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.
Laitila tries to improve his position but instead Kincaid has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kincaid (10) vs (0) Laitila
Kincaid keeps control of the position as Laitila tries to break free.
Laitila trying to control the hands but Kincaid breaks the grip. #T6#
Kincaid keeps control of the position as Laitila tries to break free.
I would not like to be Laitila right now.
Laitila can't escape the position.
#T7#
Kincaid is not going to allow Laitila to sit and survive in this position.
Kincaid tries to get the hooks in deep but Laitila pushed the leg off.
Kincaid has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Laitila's body.
Laitila is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Laitila is trying to defend against the choke here but Kincaid has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Kincaid Tightens the hold and Laitila taps out furiously! Kincaid displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Arthur Kincaid!
A very excited looking Arthur Kincaid made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CWC 360
Date: Apr 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; John Doe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 12 losses; Jari Laitila!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Doe shoots in but Laitila avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Doe closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Laitila's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Doe (2) vs (0) Laitila
Doe trying to control the position from guard on top but Laitila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Doe sitting in guard here, content to control.
Doe has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Doe tries to free his leg and advance position but Laitila is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doe wants to control from the top but Laitila keeps moving.
Doe postures up.
#T1#
Doe stays in close to Laitila's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Doe lying in Laitila's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Laitila decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Doe taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jari Laitila! |
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Event:
CWC 351
Date: Mar 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 11 losses; Jari Laitila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; John Doe!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Doe looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laitila (0) vs (2) Doe
Doe wants to take a breather but Laitila is having none of it.
Laitila is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Jed's Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Doe not doing much here.
Doe tries to pass the half guard into mount. Laitila knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Doe performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Doe is trying to control the action in half guard but Laitila is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doe performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
Doe is trying to control. Laitila wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Doe works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (0) vs (5) Doe
Laitila is trying to escape the mount.
#T2#
Doe can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Laitila is looking to escape.
Laitila is looking to get to half guard.
Doe can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Laitila is looking to escape.
Doe forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Laitila (0) vs (8) Doe#T3##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Laitila fending off the submission attempt from Doe. #SUB2#
Doe is looking for the choke from the back position but Laitila is controlling his hands well.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Doe's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB2#
Laitila preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Doe. #SUB2#
Laitila preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Doe. #T4##SUB2#
Laitila defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
I really don't envy Laitila right now.
#SUB2#
Doe working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Doe is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Laitila knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Laitila for a finish.
Doe trying to control.#T5##SUB2#
Doe looking to break Laitila's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Laitila remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Doe will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Doe is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Doe is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Doe is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Laitila has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
I really don't envy Laitila right now.
#SUB2#
Doe looking for the choke from the back. #T6#
Laitila tries to break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Doe's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB2#
Doe looking for the choke from the back.
Laitila breaks Doe's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (2) vs (8) Doe
Doe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Laitila wants to control from the top but Doe keeps moving.
Laitila 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.
Doe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T7#
Laitila controlling from the top position.
Laitila wants to control from the top but Doe keeps moving. #SUB2#
Doe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Laitila doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Laitila manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Laitila sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Laitila wants to control from the top but Doe keeps moving. #T8##SUB2#
Laitila got a little sloppy there for a moment and Doe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Laitila has managed to get both his arms back between Doe's legs - danger averted.
Doe controls Laitila momentarily but Laitila frees himself.
Doe can't keep his opponent in guard - Laitila advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Laitila trying to pass the guard but Doe defending well.
Laitila trying to control the action but Doe is working from the bottom.
Doe regains full guard. Nicely done.
Laitila wants to control from the top but Doe keeps moving. #T9#
Laitila looking to pass the guard.
Laitila works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Doe trying to hold on to Laitila's head to control him but Laitila postures up.
Doe slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Laitila tries to free his leg and advance position but Doe is retaining full guard.
Laitila passes Doe's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Doe is not content to let Laitila control the position.
Doe wants to improve his position but Laitila is controlling well.
#T10#
Doe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Laitila is working away from the top position though.
Doe won't allow Laitila to pass to mount.
Doe is trying to get back to full guard.
Doe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Laitila sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Doe makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Doe.#T11#
Laitila is pushing down on Doe's leg trying to pass to half guard. Doe is fighting to maintain full guard but Laitila has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Laitila is working for a kimura but Doe is defending it quite comfortably.
Laitila looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Laitila passes into side control, despite Doe's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (5) vs (8) Doe
Doe is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Laitila tries to advance to mount but can't. #T12#
Laitila wants to lay and pray for a moment but Doe keeps working.
Doe sneaks back into half guard.
Doe gets full guard.
Laitila trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Doe lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (5) vs (10) Doe
Laitila has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Doe has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (5) vs (13) Doe#T13#
Doe wants to control but Laitila is keeping him busy.
Laitila is looking for a sweep.
Doe trying to control the action but Laitila is working from the bottom.
Doe passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Laitila! Score +2 for reaching mount: Laitila (5) vs (15) Doe
Laitila is trying desperately to improve position.#T14#
Doe wants to control the pace but Laitila is squirming around nicely.
Doe might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Laitila haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Doe moves to his opponent's back but Laitila bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Doe. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (7) vs (15) Doe
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Doe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Doe wins on points by 15 to 7.
John Doe decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 348
Date: Mar 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 10 losses; Jari Laitila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 16 losses; Ken Vrjalya!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Vrjalya will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vrjalya with a poor takedown #CL#
and Laitila counters by moving into the clinch. #TD2#
Vrjalya turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Vrjalya manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Laitila (0) vs (4) Vrjalya
You can see the frustration on Laitila's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Laitila tries to buck Vrjalya off but Vrjalya is having none of it.
Laitila is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Jed's Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
You can see the frustration on Laitila's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Laitila manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (2) vs (4) Vrjalya
Vrjalya 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.
Laitila seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vrjalya does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laitila looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Laitila is taking a breather. Vrjalya 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.#T1#
Laitila wants to pass the guard but Vrjalya is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vrjalya manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Vrjalya is trying to control the position but Laitila postures up.
Laitila won't allow Vrjalya to sweep him here.
Laitila wants to control from the top but Vrjalya keeps moving. #SUB2#
Laitila avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Laitila wants to control from the top but Vrjalya keeps moving. #T2#
Vrjalya looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vrjalya is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (2) vs (6) Vrjalya
Laitila can't keep his opponent in guard - Vrjalya advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Laitila is trying to get back to full guard.
Vrjalya passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Laitila! Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (2) vs (9) Vrjalya
Vrjalya is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T3#
Vrjalya forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Laitila (2) vs (12) Vrjalya
Laitila manages to reverse the position and now he's in Vrjalya's guard. Nice work there by Laitila.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (4) vs (12) Vrjalya
Vrjalya looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Laitila is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Laitila's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4##SUB2#
Vrjalya has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Laitila can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Laitila trying to control but Vrjalya is working from the bottom.
Vrjalya 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: Laitila (4) vs (14) Vrjalya
Vrjalya trying to mount his opponent but Laitila defends it. #T5#
Vrjalya works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (4) vs (17) Vrjalya
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vrjalya wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laitila keeps working.
Laitila tries to bench press Vrjalya off him but Vrjalya keeps the position.
Vrjalya wants to control but Laitila is keeping him busy.
Laitila is trying to get back to half guard.
Vrjalya trying to control the position but Laitila is working away. #T6#
Laitila tries to buck Vrjalya off but Vrjalya is having none of it.
Vrjalya trying to control the position but Laitila is working away.
Vrjalya 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 Laitila's shoulder. That is not cool.
Laitila is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Vrjalya off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Laitila (8) vs (17) Vrjalya
Vrjalya wants to control his opponent's hands but Laitila gets his hands free. #SUB#
Vrjalya 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 Laitila gets his way!
Laitila gets his hands free as Vrjalya looks to control. #T7##SUB#
Laitila is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Vrjalya knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Vrjalya for a finish.
Vrjalya staying busy and making it hard for Laitila to control.
Laitila controlling well, preventing Vrjalya from escaping the position.
#T8#
Laitila is trying to control but Vrjalya is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Laitila controlling from mount.
Vrjalya regains half guard.
Laitila is looking to stall here but Vrjalya recovers full guard.
Laitila not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Laitila sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vrjalya's guard. #T9##SUB#
Laitila is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vrjalya is looking to control Laitila's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vrjalya avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laitila is just content to waste time from the top position. Vrjalya takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Vrjalya is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vrjalya wants to sweep here but Laitila controlling him for the moment. #T10#
Laitila engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Laitila works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Laitila is controlling the pace.
Laitila is looking to stall here but Vrjalya recovers full guard.
Laitila trying to control but Vrjalya is working from the bottom. #T11#
Vrjalya lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (8) vs (19) Vrjalya
Vrjalya trying to control the position from guard on top but Laitila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laitila is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Laitila throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T12#
Vrjalya is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Laitila not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vrjalya tries to free his leg and advance position but Laitila is retaining full guard.
Laitila is trying to hold Vrjalya in close to prevent damage but Vrjalya has managed to pass into half guard.
Laitila wants to control but Vrjalya is keeping busy.
#T13#
Vrjalya trying to pass the guard but Laitila defending well. #SUB2#
Vrjalya seems to be working for a kimura but Laitila defends the submission attempt.
Still in half guard, Vrjalya seems content to control.
Vrjalya is trying to control. Laitila wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Vrjalya is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vrjalya is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T14#
Laitila is looking for a sweep. Vrjalya is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vrjalya passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Laitila! Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (8) vs (22) Vrjalya#SUB2#
Laitila has left one of his arms exposed and Vrjalya doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Laitila screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ken Vrjalya!
Ken Vrjalya decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 336
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Jari Laitila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 34 losses; Conald Petersen!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Laitila gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Laitila manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Laitila is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Petersen controlling from the top position.
Petersen tries to free his leg and advance position but Laitila is retaining full guard.
Laitila can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Petersen controls the pace.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Laitila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Petersen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Laitila seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Petersen passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (0) vs (3) Petersen#T1#
Petersen controlling from side mount.
Petersen works to advance to full mount. Laitila defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Laitila (0) vs (5) Petersen
Laitila 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: Laitila (0) vs (8) Petersen
Laitila trying to control the hands but Petersen breaks the grip.
Petersen has good solid back control here. #T2#
Laitila trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Petersen is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Let's hope that Petersen 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.
Petersen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Laitila is really stuck here.
Petersen controlling from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Petersen.#T4#
Petersen trying to control.
Laitila can't escape the position.
What can Laitila do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Laitila looking very determined here, making life difficult for Petersen.
Petersen controls the action.#T5#
Yet more stalling tactics from Petersen.
Laitila turns into Petersen and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (2) vs (8) Petersen
Petersen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Petersen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (2) vs (10) Petersen
Petersen tries to free his leg and advance position but Laitila is retaining full guard.
Petersen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Laitila lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (4) vs (10) Petersen
Petersen looking to control.
#T6#
Petersen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Petersen keeping moving, preventing Laitila from controlling successfully.
Petersen keeping full guard, as Laitila tries to pass. #T7#
Laitila wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving.
Petersen looking for a sweep. Not yet Petersen, not yet.
Petersen is trying to control the position but Laitila postures up.
Petersen seems keen to control Laitila's posture.
Petersen looking for a sweep. Not yet Petersen, not yet.
Laitila advances to half guard.
Petersen is looking for a sweep. Laitila is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Laitila is keen to just control but Petersen is a slippery customer.
Petersen is trying to maintain the position but Laitila is very close to passing his half guard.#T8#
Laitila is trying to control the action in half guard but Petersen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petersen holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Petersen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Petersen gets back to full guard.
Petersen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Laitila manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (4) vs (12) Petersen
Petersen controlling from the top position.
Petersen trying to control but Laitila is working from the bottom. #T9#
Laitila pulls Petersen in to control the position.
Petersen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Laitila keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Laitila has his foot on Petersen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Petersen works his way back into a safe position though.
Petersen content to stall in guard here. #T10#
Petersen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laitila keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
Petersen looking to pass the guard.
Laitila looking to control.
Petersen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Laitila keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully. #T11#
Petersen forces his way into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Laitila is not content to let Petersen control the position.
Laitila moves into full guard.
Petersen advances to half guard. #T12#
Petersen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Laitila is looking for a sweep. Petersen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Petersen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Laitila is trying to maintain the position but Petersen is very close to passing his half guard.
Laitila wants to improve his position but Petersen is controlling well.
Petersen performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T13#
Laitila controlling the position for now.
Laitila is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Petersen wants to work for an arm triangle but Laitila is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Laitila is holding on to half guard well.
Laitila won't allow Petersen to pass to mount.
Petersen not doing much here.
#T14#
Laitila trying to hold on to Petersen's head to control him but Petersen postures up.
Petersen not doing much here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Petersen wins on points by 12 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Conald Petersen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 334 - Prelims
Date: Jan 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; Jari Laitila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 3 losses; Mapuche Matariki!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Matariki clinches up with Laitila and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Matariki has clasped his hands together around Laitila's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Laitila (0) vs (4) Matariki
Laitila is being controlled here.
Laitila tries to buck Matariki off but Matariki is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laitila manages to work his way to half guard, despite Matariki's best efforts.#SUB#
Laitila looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Matariki sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Laitila is trying to control but can't.
Laitila wants to improve his position but Matariki is controlling well.
#T2#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Matariki in particular looking to stall.
Laitila trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Laitila looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Matariki moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (0) vs (7) Matariki
Matariki in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T3#
Matariki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laitila keeps working.
Laitila can't do much from the bottom here.
Laitila is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Laitila manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (2) vs (7) Matariki
Laitila trying to mount his opponent but Matariki defends it. #SUB#
Laitila wants to work for an arm triangle but Matariki is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Laitila is working for a submission of some sort.
Matariki 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.
Laitila is just content to waste time from the top position. Matariki takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T5#
Laitila trying to move into half guard but instead Matariki has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (2) vs (9) Matariki
Laitila seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Matariki slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (2) vs (12) Matariki
Matariki 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 Laitila's shoulder. That is not cool.
Laitila can't do much from the bottom here.
Matariki tries to advance to mount but Laitila denies him. #T6#
Matariki staying calm.
Matariki tries to advance to mount but Laitila denies him.
Laitila is trying to control Matariki's posture but Matariki avoids it.
Laitila is letting Matariki control him for a moment. #T7#
Laitila prevents Matariki from improving position.
Laitila trying to remain calm as Matariki controls from the top position.
It looks like Matariki 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.
Laitila is looking for a sweep.#T8#
Matariki 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 Laitila's shoulder. That is not cool.
Laitila tries to bench press Matariki off him but Matariki keeps the position.
Laitila trying to remain calm as Matariki controls from the top position.
Laitila tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9#
Matariki moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Laitila gets back to half guard.
Laitila is trying to get back to full guard.#T10#
Laitila trying to get back to full guard but Matariki takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (2) vs (15) Matariki
Laitila is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T11#
Matariki controlling from mount.
Laitila is looking to get to half guard.
Matariki controlling from the full mount. #T12#
Laitila tries to hold on but Matariki postures up.
Matariki manages to capitalize on a mistake by Laitila to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Laitila (2) vs (18) Matariki
Laitila trying to control the action but Matariki just sinks the hooks in.
Matariki trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Laitila doesn't escape. #T13##T14#
Laitila is really stuck here.
Matariki doesn't have the hooks in and Laitila manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (4) vs (18) Matariki
Laitila trying to control but Matariki is working from the bottom.
Laitila pushes down on Matariki's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matariki tries to roll over but Laitila keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matariki wins on points by 18 to 4.
A relieved looking Mapuche Matariki thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CWC 333 - Miyagi vs Al Jhit
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Jari Laitila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Jin Yi!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Kavanagh and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Laitila tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Yi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laitila (0) vs (2) Yi
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yi is trying to control the action in half guard but Laitila is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Yi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Laitila doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Yi.
Yi slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1##SUB#
Laitila actively working from the bottom here.
Yi uses his free foot to push down on Laitila's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Laitila. Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (0) vs (5) Yi
Yi tries to control but Laitila wriggling away.
Laitila tries to hold on but Yi postures up.
Laitila is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T2#
Yi controlling from the full mount.
Laitila sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Laitila is defending against the submission attempts here by Yi.
Laitila is pressing down on Yi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Laitila is pulling down on Yi's head. It's preventing any offense from Yi, at least for the moment.#T3#
Yi wants to pass the guard but Laitila is keeping the position.
Yi wants to control from the top but Laitila keeps moving.
Laitila keeping full guard, as Yi tries to pass.
Yi passes Laitila's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Laitila regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
Laitila keeping moving, preventing Yi from controlling successfully.
Yi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laitila swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Yi is keen to just control but Laitila is a slippery customer.
Laitila manages to get to full guard.
Laitila lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (2) vs (5) Yi#T5#
Yi working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Yi working for a triangle but Laitila defends it easily.
Laitila wants to pass the guard but Yi is keeping the position.
Laitila preventing the sweep. #T6#
Laitila trying to control but Yi is working from the bottom.
Laitila's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Laitila wants to pass the guard but Yi is keeping the position.
Yi keeping moving, preventing Laitila from controlling successfully.
Laitila pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yi is keeping the position for now.
Laitila trying to control the position from guard on top but Yi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yi looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T7##SUB2#
Yi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Laitila slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (5) vs (5) Yi
Yi tries to improve position but can't.
Yi looking for a sweep but Laitila has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Laitila (7) vs (5) Yi
Yi 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.
Yi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Laitila trying to control from half guard but Yi is working away.
Laitila prevents Yi from improving his position.#T8#
Laitila trying to control the pace.
Laitila wants to control but Yi is keeping him busy. #T9#
Laitila is really struggling to control Yi but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Yi tries to roll over but Laitila keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Yi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Laitila pulls his head out easily.
Yi trying to control but Laitila postures up.
Laitila moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (10) vs (5) Yi
Laitila wants to control but Yi is keeping him busy. #T10#
Laitila wants to take a breather but Yi manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Laitila.
Yi controls Laitila momentarily but Laitila frees himself.
Laitila pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yi is keeping the position for now.
Laitila's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Yi wants to sweep here but Laitila controlling him for the moment. #T11#
Laitila wants to pass the guard but Yi is keeping the position.
Yi looking for a sweep. Not yet Yi, not yet.
Laitila passes into half guard.
Yi wants to improve his position but Laitila is controlling well.
Laitila is trying to control the action in half guard but Yi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Laitila wants to pass the guard but Yi is defending well.
Yi is looking for a sweep. Laitila is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T12#
Laitila is taking a breather. Yi 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.
Laitila passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Yi! Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (13) vs (5) Yi
Yi wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Laitila (16) vs (5) Yi
Yi staying busy and making it hard for Laitila to control. #SUB#
Yi defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Laitila's arms.
Yi trying to control but not successfully. #T13##SUB#
Laitila looking for the choke but no joy.
Yi breaks Laitila's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (16) vs (7) Yi
Laitila keeping full guard, as Yi tries to pass.
Yi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Laitila's guard.
Laitila tries to roll over but Yi keeps him under control.
Laitila is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Jed's Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T14##SUB2#
Yi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Yi wants to take a breather but Laitila is having none of it.
Yi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Yi passes into side control, despite Laitila's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (16) vs (10) Yi
And that's the end of the fight!
Laitila takes the fight on points by 16 to 10.
The defeated Jin Yi had this to say: 'Next time, there will be no next time.'. |
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Event:
CWC 332 - Silva Jr vs El Toro
Date: Jan 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Jari Laitila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 10 losses; Patty O Reilly!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Laitila is looking to clinch but O Reilly is avoiding it.
#TD2#
O Reilly shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laitila (0) vs (2) O Reilly
My spies in Silverback MMA inform me that O Reilly has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with O Reilly in particular looking to stall.
Laitila is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
O Reilly trying to mount his opponent but Laitila defends it. #SUB#
O Reilly is trying to improve position by moving to mount. Laitila has hold of his neck though and manages to move into guard! All of a sudden, O Reilly is in a lot of trouble! Laitila is straining to finish and he's done it! O Reilly taps out! Amazing!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jari Laitila! |
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Event:
CWC 330 - Prelims
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Jari Laitila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 20 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Laitila moves into the clinch.#TD#
Laitila wants the takedown. Sulvar is fighting it off but Laitila persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sulvar's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laitila (2) vs (0) Sulvar
Sulvar keeping moving, preventing Laitila from controlling successfully.
Laitila preventing the sweep.
Sulvar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (2) vs (2) Sulvar
Sulvar looking to pass the guard.
Sulvar controlling from the top position.
Laitila seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laitila tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Sulvar is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T1#
Sulvar looking to pass the guard.
Laitila being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sulvar passes Laitila's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Laitila keeping hold of Sulvar's head, controlling as best he can. #T2#
Still in half guard, Sulvar seems content to control.
Laitila wants to improve his position but Sulvar is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Laitila tries to get to full guard but Sulvar has control of the leg.
Well, if Sulvar is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T3#
Laitila has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sulvar is working away from the top position though.
Sulvar is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (2) vs (5) Sulvar
Sulvar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Laitila is desperately trying to improve his position but Sulvar has a good base and remains in mount.
Sulvar controlling his opponent. #T4#
Sulvar wants to take Laitila's back but he can't do it this time.
Sulvar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Laitila is squirming around, avoiding Sulvar's attempts to control the action.
Sulvar controlling the pace for now. #T5#
Sulvar wants to take Laitila's back here but Laitila is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Sulvar tries to control but Laitila wriggling away.
Sulvar content just to control the position here.
Sulvar fails to take his opponent's back. #SUB2#
Sulvar swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Laitila is now in Sulvar's guard. A big mistake from Sulvar there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (4) vs (5) Sulvar
Sulvar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T6#
Sulvar is pulling down on Laitila's head to control his posture.
Sulvar is trying to control the position but Laitila postures up.
Sulvar controlling the position.
Laitila trying to control the position from guard on top but Sulvar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laitila sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sulvar's guard. #T7#
Laitila seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sulvar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sulvar tries to roll over but Laitila keeps him under control.
Laitila trying to mount his opponent but Sulvar defends it.
Laitila slows the pace down in half guard.
Sulvar holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Laitila is trying to control. Sulvar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sulvar wants to control but Laitila is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T8#
Laitila with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sulvar manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sulvar keeping full guard, as Laitila tries to pass.
Sulvar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sulvar keeping moving, preventing Laitila from controlling successfully.
Sulvar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Laitila sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sulvar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T9#
Sulvar wants to improve his position but instead Laitila has moved into half guard.
Laitila is trying to control the action in half guard but Sulvar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Laitila wants to free his trapped foot but Sulvar is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sulvar trying to control here.
Sulvar is looking for a sweep. Laitila is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sulvar keeps trying to improve his position.#T10#
Sulvar moves into full guard.
Laitila controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sulvar keeping moving, preventing Laitila from controlling successfully.
Sulvar pulls Laitila in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laitila is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sulvar keeping full guard, as Laitila tries to pass. #T11#
Laitila is fighting to break Sulvar's control of his arms but Sulvar is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Laitila postures up.
Sulvar keeping moving, preventing Laitila from controlling successfully.
Laitila wants to pass the guard but Sulvar is keeping the position.
Sulvar pulls Laitila in close to his closed guard and prevents Laitila from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sulvar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T12#
Sulvar is adopting a defensive guard.
Sulvar looking to control.
Laitila trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laitila trying to control but Sulvar is working from the bottom.
Sulvar is trying to control the position but Laitila postures up.
Sulvar pulls Laitila in close to his closed guard and prevents Laitila from doing any damage or advancing position.#T13#
Laitila looking to pass the guard.
Sulvar pulls Laitila in close to prevent any damage.
Laitila looking to pass the guard.
Sulvar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sulvar keeping moving, preventing Laitila from controlling successfully. #T14#
Laitila postures up.
Laitila trying to control the position from guard on top but Sulvar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sulvar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sulvar keeping full guard, as Laitila tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laitila sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sulvar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sulvar wins on points by 5 to 4.
Tres Sulvar decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWG 38 (205lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Ricardo Rebenta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Jari Laitila!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Laitila wants to clinch up but Rebenta keeps it at a distance.
Laitila displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rebenta.
Laitila is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Laitila stuffs the takedown.
Rebenta tries to score a power double leg takedown but Laitila sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rebenta somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Rebenta. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Laitila moves into the clinch successfully.
Laitila is pressed up against the cage. Rebenta has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Laitila down to the mat. Laitila avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Laitila looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rebenta shoots in but Laitila avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rebenta sets himself, and Laitila steps forward looking for the clinch! Rebenta avoids it this time.
Rebenta looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rebenta shoots in looking for a takedown. Laitila tries to sprawl out of it but Rebenta keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Laitila manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Laitila wants to counter with a clinch but Rebenta pushes him away.
Rebenta shoots in but no luck this time.
Laitila wants to counter the offense by Rebenta and move into the clinch position.#T1#
Rebenta tries to score a power double leg takedown but Laitila sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rebenta somewhat.
Rebenta dives in and grabs Laitila's left leg, looking for a takedown. Laitila pushes down on Rebenta's head and hops out.
Rebenta misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Laitila counters by clinching up.
Rebenta is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Laitila pulls guard effortlessly.
Laitila managing to control the position.
Laitila keeping moving, preventing Rebenta from controlling successfully. #T2#
Rebenta pushes down on Laitila's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laitila is looking for a sweep. Rebenta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Laitila trying to control from the bottom.
Well, if Rebenta is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T3#
Laitila works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rebenta postures up.
Rebenta preventing the sweep.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Laitila holds on and takes a little breather.
Rebenta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Rebenta preventing the sweep.
Laitila looking to control but Rebenta passes into half guard.
Rebenta not doing much here.
Rebenta seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Laitila for as long as he can get away with.#T5#
Laitila wants to improve his position but Rebenta is controlling well.
Rebenta is thwarting Laitila's attempts to control the position.
Still in half guard, Rebenta seems content to control.#T6#
Laitila wants to get back to full guard.
Rebenta controlling the action here.
Laitila is looking for a sweep. Rebenta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laitila regains full guard. Nicely done.
Laitila tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Laitila working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rebenta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rebenta manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T7#
Laitila controlling Rebenta's posture.
Rebenta is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Laitila looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T8#
Rebenta controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rebenta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laitila is keeping the position for now.
Laitila is trying to hold Rebenta in close to prevent damage but Rebenta has managed to pass into half guard.
Laitila tries to roll over but Rebenta keeps him under control.#T9#
Rebenta trying to control the action but Laitila is working from the bottom.
Laitila wants to improve his position but Rebenta is controlling well.
Rebenta stalling.
Laitila is trying to control but can't.
#T10#
Laitila wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Laitila manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Laitila wants to control but Rebenta passes easily into half guard.
#SUB2#
Laitila looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rebenta trying to control from half guard but Laitila is working away. #T11#
Laitila is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Laitila looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Laitila actively working from the bottom here.
Rebenta is pressing down on Laitila's thigh, looking to free his foot. Laitila is holding on for now. #T12#
Rebenta works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Rebenta (3) vs (0) Laitila
Rebenta avoids the attempt from Laitila to control.
Rebenta wants to take Laitila's back but he can't do it this time. #T13#
Laitila is working to get back to half guard.
Laitila is trying to reverse the position but instead Rebenta has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Rebenta (6) vs (0) Laitila
Laitila tries to roll but Rebenta sticks to his back.
Rebenta has good solid back control here. #T14#
You can see the frustration on Laitila's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rebenta gets his hands free as Laitila looks to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rebenta takes the fight on points by 6 to 0.
After winning the bout, Ricardo Rebenta thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 38
Date: Sep 25, 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 London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Jari Laitila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 19 losses; Edwin Lucan!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Laitila darts in and clinches Lucan up against the cage.
Laitila tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lucan just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Lucan is trying to trip Laitila. He has hold of a leg but Laitila is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Lucan persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laitila (0) vs (2) Lucan
Laitila seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Laitila looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lucan is one step ahead there.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lucan working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB2#
Lucan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Laitila manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lucan has Laitila in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (2) vs (2) Lucan
Laitila trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lucan holds on and takes a little breather.
Laitila stopping the sweep attempt from Lucan.
Laitila trying to control the position from guard on top but Lucan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lucan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Laitila passes Lucan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lucan trying to hold on to Laitila's head to control him but Laitila postures up.
Lucan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Laitila haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Laitila is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lucan is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Laitila is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lucan defends it well.
Lucan is not content to let Laitila control the position.#T2#
Laitila wants to pass the guard but Lucan is defending well.
Lucan wants to improve his position but Laitila is controlling well.
Lucan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Laitila is working away from the top position though.
Laitila trying to mount his opponent but Lucan defends it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Laitila moves into full mount! Lucan won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (5) vs (2) Lucan#SUB#
Laitila swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jari Laitila!
Edwin Lucan spoke after the fight, saying 'Death be to you all.'. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 34
Date: Sep 18, 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 London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Jari Laitila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Matt Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Barnes works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laitila (0) vs (2) Barnes#SUB#
Laitila has his foot on Barnes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barnes works his way back into a safe position though.
My spies in Mentor Gym inform me that Barnes has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Laitila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laitila 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.
Barnes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Laitila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (0) vs (5) Barnes
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Barnes is trying to get an arm triangle but Laitila is defending well.
Laitila's coaches at Jed's Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Barnes tries to move into full mount but can't pass Laitila's legs. #T1#
Barnes trying to control the action but Laitila is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Barnes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Laitila knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Barnes trying to control the action but Laitila is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Laitila tries to bench press Barnes off him but Barnes keeps the position. #SUB2#
Barnes goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Laitila rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Barnes's guard! Nice work there by Laitila! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (2) vs (5) Barnes
Laitila engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Laitila wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laitila might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Laitila wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
Laitila wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving. #T4#
Laitila controlling from the top position.
Laitila trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes working a defensive guard but Laitila passes into half guard.
Laitila is looking to advance position but Barnes won't allow it.
Laitila is trying to control. Barnes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Laitila content to control rather than advance. #T5#
Barnes wants to get back to full guard.
Laitila is looking to take a break and control but Barnes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnes is trying to maintain the position but Laitila is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Laitila is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Barnes has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Barnes makes his way to full guard, as Laitila worked for a kimura.
#T6#
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Laitila from controlling successfully.
Laitila works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Laitila trying to pass the guard but Barnes defending well.
Barnes is trying to maintain the position but Laitila is very close to passing his half guard.
Laitila not doing much here.
Barnes gets full guard.#T7#
Laitila trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Laitila is really struggling to control Barnes but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Laitila postures up.
Laitila trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laitila wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving. #T8#
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Laitila passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (5) vs (5) Barnes
Laitila has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Laitila (7) vs (5) Barnes
Barnes is trying to escape the mount.
Laitila looking to control and managing it successfully.
Barnes tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T9#
Barnes keeps trying to improve his position.
Barnes is squirming around, avoiding Laitila's attempts to control the action.
Laitila controlling the position easily from mount.
Laitila tries to control but Barnes wriggling away.
Laitila fails to move to back control. #T10#
Laitila is trying to control here but Barnes has managed to regain half guard.
Barnes controlling the position well.
Laitila trying to pass the guard but Barnes defending well.
Laitila is working hard here to advance position.
Laitila is looking to pass Barnes's guard but actually Barnes recovers to full guard. #T11#
Laitila looking to sit in guard and control but Barnes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (7) vs (7) Barnes
Barnes wants to control from the top but Laitila keeps moving.
Laitila looking to control.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Laitila keeps moving.
Barnes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T12#
Laitila bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barnes's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (9) vs (7) Barnes
Laitila wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving. #SUB#
Laitila drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Barnes dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (9) vs (9) Barnes#T13#
Laitila looking for a sweep. Not yet Laitila, not yet.
Laitila trying to control the position here.
Laitila not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Laitila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Barnes advances to half guard.
Barnes is keen to just control but Laitila is a slippery customer.
Laitila gets full guard.
Laitila looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barnes is one step ahead there.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Laitila is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes wants to control from the top but Laitila keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Laitila gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Laitila takes the fight on points by 10 to 9. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 30
Date: Sep 11, 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 2 wins and 2 losses; Scott Dolton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Jari Laitila!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Laitila tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Laitila instigates a clinch. #TD#
Dolton tightens his grip and picks Laitila up, before dumping him to the ground. Laitila manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dolton (2) vs (0) Laitila
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Dolton's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Our spies down at at Jed's Gym inform us that Laitila has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Laitila seems keen to control Dolton's posture.
Laitila is trying to control the position but Dolton postures up. #SUB2#
Laitila is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Dolton has his hands clasped together but Laitila extends and breaks Dolton's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Laitila.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jari Laitila!
Scott Dolton spoke after the fight, saying 'It is a joke? Let's start it over again.'. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 25
Date: Aug 28, 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 London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Jari Laitila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Osiris Egyptian!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Egyptian gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Egyptian is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Laitila drags the fight down to the ground.
Egyptian controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Laitila looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Egyptian puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Laitila'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.
Laitila is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Laitila looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Laitila wants to control but Egyptian is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Egyptian works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (0) vs (3) Egyptian
Laitila working to try and regain half guard.
Laitila 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: Laitila (0) vs (6) Egyptian
I would not like to be Laitila right now.
#T2#
Egyptian keeps control of the position as Laitila tries to break free.
What can Laitila do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Egyptian keeps control of the position as Laitila tries to break free.
Good control from Egyptian.#T3#
Egyptian controlling well, preventing Laitila from escaping the position.
Egyptian controls the position.
Laitila tries to escape but Egyptian has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Egyptian is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB2#
Egyptian working for the choke. #T4#
Egyptian controlling well, preventing Laitila from escaping the position.
Egyptian just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Egyptian's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T5#
Egyptian is trying to stick to Laitila's back but Laitila is turning into Egyptian. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Egyptian's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Laitila. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (2) vs (6) Egyptian
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Laitila trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Egyptian manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (2) vs (8) Egyptian
Laitila wants to sweep here but Egyptian controlling him for the moment.
Egyptian seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T6#
Egyptian trying to control but Laitila is working from the bottom.
Egyptian looking to sit in guard and control but Laitila gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (4) vs (8) Egyptian
Egyptian is trying to keep Laitila in close.
Laitila trying to control but Egyptian is working from the bottom.
Egyptian has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Infamous Duranto Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T7#
Laitila is really struggling to control Egyptian but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Laitila postures up.
Laitila trying to control but Egyptian is working from the bottom. #T8#
Laitila looking to pass the guard.
Laitila trying to control but Egyptian is working from the bottom.
Laitila slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (7) vs (8) Egyptian
Laitila wants to lay and pray for a moment but Egyptian keeps working. #T9#
Egyptian is trying to escape the position but Laitila is controlling the position.
Egyptian is not content to let Laitila control the position.
Egyptian is looking to regain half guard here but Laitila keeps moving and retains side control.
Laitila is looking to take a break and control but Egyptian is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10#
Laitila tries to advance to mount but can't.
Laitila moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Laitila (9) vs (8) Egyptian#SUB#
Laitila looking for a guillotine from mount but Egyptian is having none of it.
Laitila wants to take Egyptian's back but he can't do it this time. #T11#
Laitila trying to control but Egyptian is having none of it.
Laitila controlling the pace for now.
Laitila is stalling here but it's allowed Egyptian to get half guard.
Laitila is pressing down on Egyptian's thigh, looking to free his foot. Egyptian is holding on for now. #T12##SUB#
Laitila is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Laitila tries to pass to full mount but Egyptian defends it.
Laitila is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Egyptian reverses the position - he's now on top in Laitila's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (9) vs (10) Egyptian
Egyptian engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Egyptian must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T13#
Egyptian passes Laitila's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Laitila actively working from the bottom here.
Laitila tries to roll over but Egyptian keeps him under control.
Egyptian controlling the action here. #T14#
Egyptian trying to control the action but Laitila is working from the bottom.
Laitila makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Laitila.
Laitila wants to sweep here but Egyptian controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Egyptian is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Egyptian wins on points by 10 to 9.
A very excited looking Osiris Egyptian made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 22
Date: Aug 21, 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 2 wins and 2 losses; Kaoru Nagashima! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Jari Laitila!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nagashima fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Laitila avoids it really well and circles away.
Laitila tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nagashima dives in and grabs Laitila's left leg, looking for a takedown. Laitila pushes down on Nagashima's head and hops out.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Nagashima fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaoru Nagashima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagashima will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Laitila is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nagashima is defended easily by Laitila.#T1##CL2#
Laitila closes the distance and clinches.
Nagashima tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Laitila just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Laitila pulls Nagashima into guard.
Nagashima looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Laitila working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nagashima doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nagashima manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Nagashima has gone for a leg lock! Laitila slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nagashima's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nagashima (0) vs (2) Laitila#SUB#
Nagashima is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Laitila is aware though and is defending well.#T2##SUB2#
Laitila drops back looking for a leg! Nagashima is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nagashima manages to kick Laitila off! Laitila jumps back into Nagashima's guard.
Laitila's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Nagashima is looking for a triangle but Laitila pushes his legs off easily.
Laitila stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nagashima swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Nagashima looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Laitila advances to half guard.
Nagashima slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Laitila avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Nagashima is looking for a triangle here but Laitila uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nagashima (0) vs (5) Laitila#T3#
Nagashima is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Laitila tries for a kimura but Nagashima is defending well. #SUB2#
Nagashima is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Laitila's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Laitila! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Nagashima has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jari Laitila!
In defeat, Kaoru Nagashima stepped up to the mic, saying 'I meditated on the mountain but my understanding was off, Akirono has left me this day, I will return stronger and aligned'. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 19
Date: Aug 14, 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 London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Jari Laitila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Diego Nogueira!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nogueira dives in for a single leg takedown but Laitila sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL#
Laitila clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Laitila has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Nogueira uses from the top position.
Laitila wants to sweep here but Nogueira controlling him for the moment.
Nogueira looking to pass the guard.
Nogueira stands and throws Laitila's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (0) vs (3) Nogueira
Nogueira tries to move into full mount but can't pass Laitila's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laitila is not content to let Nogueira control the position. #T1##SUB2#
Nogueira wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Laitila, who protects the arm well.
Laitila gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Laitila (0) vs (5) Nogueira
Nogueira can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Laitila is looking to escape.
Nogueira fails to take his opponent's back. #SUB2#
Nogueira has control of Laitila's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Laitila regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Nogueira pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T2#
Laitila has given up his back here. Will Nogueira look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Laitila (0) vs (8) Nogueira
Nogueira trying to control.#SUB2#
Nogueira is persistently looking for the submission but Laitila is defending it well.
A lull in the action here.
Nogueira controls the position.#SUB2#
Nogueira is looking for a rear naked choke here but Laitila reverses the position brilliantly into Nogueira's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (2) vs (8) Nogueira
Laitila slips nicely into half guard.#T3#
Nogueira moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Nogueira has an active guard here but Laitila has managed to pass into half guard.
Laitila wants to free his trapped foot but Nogueira is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Laitila is trying to control the action in half guard but Nogueira is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Laitila prevents Nogueira from improving his position.
Laitila trying to control from half guard but Nogueira is working away. #T4#
Nogueira is trying to get back to full guard.
Nogueira gets back to full guard.
Nogueira wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Nogueira is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Laitila defends well.#SUB2#
Nogueira working for a triangle but Laitila defends it easily.
Laitila wants to pass the guard but Nogueira is keeping the position.
Nogueira can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Laitila controls the pace.#T5#
Nogueira lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (2) vs (10) Nogueira
Nogueira works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Nogueira is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Laitila doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nogueira.
Laitila is looking to improve his position.
Nogueira wants to control but Laitila is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Nogueira is trying to work for a kimura but Laitila is defending well.
Nogueira wants to free his trapped foot but Laitila is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T6#
Nogueira is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Laitila slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nogueira trying to control but Laitila is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Nogueira is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Laitila is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Laitila has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (4) vs (10) Nogueira
Nogueira is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Laitila passes Nogueira's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nogueira gets back to full guard.
Nogueira lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (4) vs (12) Nogueira
Laitila seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Nogueira looking to pass the guard.
Laitila can't keep his opponent in guard - Nogueira advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Laitila is staying active underneath Nogueira, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Laitila tries to get to full guard but Nogueira has control of the leg.
Nogueira tries to pass to full mount but Laitila defends it. #T8#
Laitila gets back to full guard.
Nogueira trying to control but Laitila is working from the bottom.
Nogueira is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Laitila looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nogueira trying to control but Laitila is working from the bottom.
Laitila not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T9##SUB2#
Nogueira drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Laitila manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nogueira has Laitila in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (6) vs (12) Nogueira
Nogueira 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#
Nogueira is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Laitila defends well.#SUB2#
Nogueira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Laitila doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Laitila manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Laitila stopping the sweep attempt from Nogueira.#T10##SUB2#
Nogueira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Laitila is aware though and is defending well.
Laitila wants to control from the top but Nogueira keeps moving.
Nogueira is looking to sweep but instead, Laitila has passed into half guard.
Nogueira wants to get back to full guard.
Laitila wants to free his trapped foot but Nogueira is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Still in half guard, Laitila seems content to control.
Nogueira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Laitila performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T11##SUB#
Laitila is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Laitila controlling the action here.
Nogueira tries to get to full guard but Laitila has control of the leg.
Nogueira trying to hold on to Laitila's head to control him but Laitila postures up.
Nogueira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T12#
Nogueira moves into full guard.
Nogueira wants to sweep but no luck.
Laitila wants to pass the guard but Nogueira is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Nogueira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Laitila is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Laitila trying to control the position from guard on top but Nogueira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nogueira looking for a sweep. Not yet Nogueira, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T13#
Nogueira is looking to sweep but instead, Laitila has passed into half guard.
Laitila is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Nogueira! Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (9) vs (12) Nogueira
Laitila content just to control the position here.
Nogueira is looking to get to half guard.
Laitila tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nogueira is wriggling around trying to escape.
Laitila with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T14#
Nogueira gets back to half guard.
Laitila is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Nogueira is defending against the submission attempts here by Laitila.
Nogueira gets full guard.
Nogueira wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Nogueira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Laitila gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Nogueira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nogueira wins on points by 12 to 9.
Diego Nogueira decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 16
Date: Aug 07, 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Kazuki Takeda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Jari Laitila!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Takeda looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Takeda tries to score a power double leg takedown but Laitila sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Takeda somewhat.
Takeda shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Laitila as he jumps to the side.
Laitila wants to counter with a clinch but Takeda pushes him away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuki Takeda. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Laitila has closed the distance and engaged Takeda in a clinch.
#TD2#
Laitila pulls guard successfully.
Our spies down at at Jed's Gym inform us that Laitila has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Takeda wants to pass the guard but Laitila is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeda controls from within his opponent's guard.
Laitila wants to sweep here but Takeda controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Takeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Laitila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takeda is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Laitila keeping moving, preventing Takeda from controlling successfully.
Takeda is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
Laitila 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: Takeda (0) vs (2) Laitila
Laitila moves into full mount! Takeda won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Takeda (0) vs (5) Laitila
Laitila trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Laitila wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T3#
Laitila wants to control the pace but Takeda is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Laitila goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Takeda turns into him and now he's in Laitila's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeda (2) vs (5) Laitila
Takeda wants to control from the top but Laitila keeps moving.
Takeda showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Takeda is pushing down on Laitila's leg trying to pass to half guard. Laitila is fighting to maintain full guard but Takeda has managed to sneak the leg through.#T4#
Takeda tries to pass the half guard into mount. Laitila knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Takeda keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laitila is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Takeda controlling the action here.
Takeda tries to pass to full mount but Laitila defends it. #T5#
Takeda trying to control the action but Laitila is working from the bottom.
Takeda slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Takeda is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Laitila is not content to let Takeda control the position.
Takeda content to control rather than advance. #T6#
Laitila tries to roll over but Takeda keeps him under control.
Takeda uses his free foot to push down on Laitila's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Laitila. Score +3 for passing guard: Takeda (5) vs (5) Laitila
Laitila is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Laitila tries to hold on but Takeda postures up.#T7#
Takeda sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Takeda fails to advance to Laitila's back.
Laitila is working to get back to half guard.
Laitila 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: Takeda (5) vs (7) Laitila
Laitila trying to control the position from guard on top but Takeda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Takeda lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeda (7) vs (7) Laitila
Takeda showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Takeda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laitila is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Laitila looking for a guillotine here but Takeda defends easily.
Takeda trying to control but Laitila is working from the bottom. #T9#
Laitila not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Laitila had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Takeda defends it easily.
Takeda engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Takeda has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T10#
Laitila is controlling Takeda's posture.
Takeda engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Laitila looking to control.
Takeda stays in close to Laitila's body and controls the position. #T11#
Takeda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laitila swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Laitila wants to control the position but Takeda says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Takeda controlling the action here.
Laitila is trying to maintain the position but Takeda is very close to passing his half guard.
Takeda controlling the action here. #T12#
Takeda is trying to control. Laitila wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Laitila has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Takeda is working away from the top position though.
Takeda wants to take a breather but Laitila is having none of it.
Takeda sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T13#
Laitila won't allow Takeda to pass to mount.
Takeda is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Laitila won't allow Takeda to pass to mount. #SUB#
Takeda is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Takeda is pressing down on Laitila's thigh, looking to free his foot. Laitila is holding on for now.
Takeda is controlling the pace.
#T14#
Takeda is looking to advance position but Laitila won't allow it.
Laitila is looking to control Takeda's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Laitila avoid being mounted?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takeda controlling the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Laitila gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Laitila wins on points by 8 to 7. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 13
Date: Jul 31, 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 London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Jari Laitila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Klay Dee!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Laitila is pressed up against the cage. Dee has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Laitila down to the mat. Laitila avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Dee moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Laitila has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dee uses from the top position.
Laitila has his hands on Dee's head, controlling the position.
Laitila not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dee sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Laitila is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Laitila wants to sweep here but Dee controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Laitila throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Laitila seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Laitila wants to sweep here but Dee controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Laitila manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dee manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (2) vs (0) Dee
Laitila trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laitila wants to control from the top but Dee keeps moving.
Laitila pushing down on Dee's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Laitila wants to pass to mount but Dee is defending the position.
Laitila wants to control but Dee is keeping him busy. #T3##SUB#
Laitila is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dee has managed to free his arm - good work.
Laitila wants to control but Dee is keeping him busy.
Dee is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Laitila's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Laitila's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Laitila (2) vs (4) Dee
Laitila can't escape the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Laitila trying to control the hands but Dee breaks the grip.
Laitila can't escape the position.
Laitila is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Laitila just trying to survive but Dee is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laitila wants to escape the position.
Dee tries to keep control of the position but Laitila is staying busy.
Dee has the hooks in. Laitila is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Laitila turns into Dee and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (4) vs (4) Dee#T5#
Dee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Laitila stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Laitila controls from within his opponent's guard.
Laitila looking to pass the guard.
Laitila trying to control the position from guard on top but Dee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Dee keeping full guard, as Laitila tries to pass.
Laitila's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Laitila trying to control the position from guard on top but Dee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laitila pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dee is keeping the position for now.
Laitila controlling from the top position.
Laitila's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T7#
Dee keeping full guard, as Laitila tries to pass.
Dee can't keep his opponent in guard - Laitila advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Laitila is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Laitila is looking for a kimura but Dee is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Laitila to get the leverage. #T8#
Laitila content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Laitila is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dee is just riding it out for now. Laitila eventually gives up the hold.
Laitila is stalling here. Dee is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Laitila seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Dee has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Laitila (4) vs (8) Dee#T9#
Laitila is trying to get back to half guard.
Laitila trying to remain calm as Dee controls from the top position.#T10#
Laitila is looking for a sweep.
Laitila gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dee is looking to take a break and control but Laitila is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dee might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Laitila haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dee tries to pass to full mount but Laitila defends it. #T11#
Laitila has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dee is working away from the top position though.
Laitila tries to roll over but Dee keeps him under control.
Dee seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Laitila does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T12#
Laitila trying to hold on to Dee's head to control him but Dee postures up.
Laitila is looking for a sweep. Dee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dee takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Laitila is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Dee 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.
#T13#
Laitila trying to get back to full guard but Dee takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (4) vs (11) Dee
Dee content just to control the position here. #T14#
Laitila is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dee tries to control but Laitila wriggling away.
Laitila really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Dee wins on points by 11 to 4.
Our winner, Klay Dee, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 9
Date: Jul 24, 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 London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Jari Laitila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 13 losses; Edwin Lucan!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Reed Andrews and Franklyn Lucas.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lucan dives in for a single leg takedown but Laitila sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Laitila is looking to counter the offense by Lucan and move into the clinch.#CL2#
Lucan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lucan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Laitila gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lucan.
Jari Laitila has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edwin Lucan.
Lucan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Laitila after a bit of a struggle.
Lucan goes for a takedown attempt but Laitila pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Laitila gets tackled into the cage by Lucan. Lucan maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Laitila gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laitila (2) vs (0) Lucan
Laitila sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lucan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Lucan 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.
Laitila is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lucan keeping full guard, as Laitila tries to pass.
Lucan is trying to keep Laitila in close.
#SUB2#
Lucan working for a triangle but Laitila defends it easily.
Lucan working a defensive guard here.
Lucan keeping moving, preventing Laitila from controlling successfully.
Lucan looking to control.
#T2#
Lucan wants to sweep but no luck.
Lucan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Laitila controls the pace.
Laitila has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lucan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (2) vs (2) Lucan
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lucan working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Lucan tries to free his leg and advance position but Laitila is retaining full guard.
Lucan wants to control from the top but Laitila keeps moving.
Lucan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lucan trying to control but Laitila is working from the bottom.
Lucan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laitila swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Lucan slips nicely into half guard.
Lucan trying to pass the guard but Laitila defending well. #SUB2#
Lucan is working for a kimura but Laitila is defending it quite comfortably.
Lucan controlling the pace.
Laitila trying to hold on to Lucan's head to control him but Lucan postures up.
#SUB2#
Lucan 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.
#T4#
Laitila is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Lucan is looking for a kimura but Laitila is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lucan to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Lucan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lucan is trying to control. Laitila wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lucan wants to free his trapped foot but Laitila is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Laitila is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T5#
Laitila is not content to let Lucan control the position.#SUB2#
Lucan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lucan is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Lucan trying to control but Laitila is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lucan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Laitila manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lucan has Laitila in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (4) vs (2) Lucan
Laitila trying to control but Lucan is working from the bottom.
Lucan has Laitila pulled in close to control his posture. #T6#
Lucan keeping moving, preventing Laitila from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Lucan is looking for a triangle here but Laitila uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (7) vs (2) Lucan
Lucan is not content to let Laitila control the position.
Lucan wants to control but Laitila postures up.
Laitila trying to control the position but Lucan is working away.
Lucan prevents Laitila from moving into mount.
Lucan tries to buck Laitila off but Laitila is having none of it.#T7#
Lucan wants to control but Laitila postures up.
Lucan is trying to improve his position.
Lucan keeps Laitila under control for a moment.#SUB#
Laitila tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Laitila tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lucan's legs.
Lucan keeps Laitila under control for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Lucan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T8#
Lucan manages to work his way to half guard, despite Laitila's best efforts.
Lucan is looking to control Laitila's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lucan avoid being mounted?
Lucan is looking to improve his position.
Lucan trying to control here.
Lucan is looking to improve his position.
Lucan trying to control from the bottom.
Lucan keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Laitila trying to control the pace. #T9#
Lucan is not content to let Laitila control the position.
Lucan wants to get back to full guard.
Lucan is trying to control but Laitila manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (10) vs (2) Lucan
Lucan tries to hold on but Laitila pushes him away.
Lucan is controlling an arm, preventing Laitila from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Lucan is working to get back to half guard.
Lucan tries to hold on but Laitila postures up.#SUB#
Laitila is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lucan has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T10#
Laitila avoids the attempt from Lucan to control.
Lucan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Laitila wants to pass the guard but Lucan is defending well.
Lucan is looking to improve his position.
Lucan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Laitila wants to pass the guard but Lucan is defending well.
Lucan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Laitila is working away from the top position though.#T11#
Lucan is refusing to be controlled, as Laitila sits in half guard.
Laitila is thwarting Lucan's attempts to control the position.
Laitila trying to pass the guard but Lucan defending well. #SUB#
Lucan is defending against the submission attempts here by Laitila.
Laitila wants to free his trapped foot but Lucan is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Lucan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Laitila seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lucan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T12#
The fighters are battling for position here. Lucan manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Lucan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Laitila gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Lucan is looking for a triangle but Laitila pushes his legs off easily.
Laitila trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laitila trying to control the position from guard on top but Lucan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Laitila avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Laitila trying to control the position from guard on top but Lucan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Laitila looking to pass the guard.
Laitila looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lucan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lucan keeping moving, preventing Laitila from controlling successfully.
Lucan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Laitila stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lucan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T14#
Laitila slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Laitila avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Laitila trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laitila wants to control from the top but Lucan keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lucan working a defensive guard here.
Lucan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laitila takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
Edwin Lucan was interviewed post fight and said 'Death be to you all.'. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 7
Date: Jul 17, 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 London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Jari Laitila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Veigar Kujawski!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, John Roberts and David Schapiro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kujawski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Laitila tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kujawski manages to circle out of the way.
Kujawski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Laitila tries to avoid it but Kujawski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Laitila to the ground. Laitila escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kujawski fails with a takedown attempt.
Jari Laitila has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Veigar Kujawski.#TD2#
Kujawski shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Laitila's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laitila (0) vs (2) Kujawski
Kujawski trying to control but Laitila is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kujawski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laitila swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Laitila keeping moving, preventing Kujawski from controlling successfully.
Laitila wants to sweep but no luck. #T1##SUB#
Laitila is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Laitila keeping moving, preventing Kujawski from controlling successfully.
Laitila is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kujawski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laitila is keeping the position for now.
Laitila keeping moving, preventing Kujawski from controlling successfully.
Kujawski advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (0) vs (5) Kujawski#T2#
Kujawski trying to control the position but Laitila is working away.
Kujawski is staying tight to Laitila's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB2#
Kujawski looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Laitila's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Kujawski tries for a kimura but Laitila is defending well.
Laitila tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Kujawski tries to move to mount but Laitila blocks the move with his legs.
Laitila is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kujawski's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kujawski is pressing down on Laitila's thigh, looking to free his foot. Laitila is holding on for now.
Kujawski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Laitila does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Laitila is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kujawski content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4##SUB2#
Kujawski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Laitila has managed to free his arm - good work.
Laitila is looking for a sweep. Kujawski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Laitila looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kujawski wants to control but Laitila is keeping him busy. #T5##SUB2#
Kujawski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Kujawski is trying to work for a kimura but Laitila is defending well.
Kujawski is trying to control the action in half guard but Laitila is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Kujawski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Laitila doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kujawski. #SUB2#
Kujawski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T6##SUB2#
Kujawski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Laitila is looking to improve his position.
Kujawski is looking to take a break and control but Laitila is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kujawski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laitila keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T7#
Kujawski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Kujawski is trying to work for a kimura but Laitila is defending well.
Laitila is trying to get back to full guard.
Laitila is working hard here to advance position.#T8#
Laitila manages to get to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Laitila is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (2) vs (5) Kujawski
Laitila looking to pass the guard.
Laitila slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Kujawski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laitila trying to control but Kujawski is working from the bottom. #T9##SUB2#
Kujawski is looking for a triangle but Laitila pushes his legs off easily.
Laitila stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kujawski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kujawski is trying to control the position but Laitila postures up. #SUB2#
Kujawski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Laitila controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Kujawski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Our spies down at at Chuckles Strenght and Conditioning inform us that Kujawski has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T10#
Laitila is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kujawski keeping moving, preventing Laitila from controlling successfully.
Laitila sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Laitila wants to control from the top but Kujawski keeps moving. #SUB2#
Kujawski is looking for a triangle but Laitila pushes his legs off easily.
Laitila pushes down on Kujawski's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T11#
Kujawski is trying to control but can't.
Kujawski is staying active underneath Laitila, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Laitila prevents Kujawski from improving his position.
Laitila not doing much here.
Laitila seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kujawski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kujawski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Laitila is working away from the top position though.
Laitila frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (5) vs (5) Kujawski
Kujawski is trying to escape the mount.
#T12#
Laitila takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Laitila tries to control but Kujawski wriggling away.
Laitila sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kujawski is squirming around, avoiding Laitila's attempts to control the action.
Laitila is looking to work his way around to Kujawski's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Kujawski tries to hold on but Laitila pushes him away. #T13#
Laitila trying to control but Kujawski is having none of it.
Kujawski regains half guard.#SUB2#
Kujawski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kujawski won't allow Laitila to pass to mount.
Laitila seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Laitila's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kujawski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T14##SUB2#
Kujawski has his foot on Laitila's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Laitila works his way back into a safe position though.
Laitila trying to control but Kujawski is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kujawski is looking for a triangle but Laitila pushes his legs off easily.
Laitila tries to free his leg and advance position but Kujawski is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Kujawski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laitila trying to control the position from guard on top but Kujawski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laitila sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kujawski's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Kujawski gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Kujawski wins on points by 6 to 5. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 6
Date: Jul 10, 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Derwent Bolt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Jari Laitila!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Alyssa Summers and John Kavanagh.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Bolt shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bolt was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bolt (4) vs (0) Laitila#SUB#
Bolt working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Laitila is not content to let Bolt control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Laitila is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Bolt is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bolt (6) vs (0) Laitila
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bolt prevents Laitila from getting the reversal.
Laitila looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bolt controlling the pace for now. #T2#
Laitila 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.
Bolt trying to control the action but Laitila is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bolt in particular looking to stall.
Bolt seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Laitila for as long as he can get away with.#T3##SUB#
Bolt is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Laitila wants to get back to full guard but Bolt has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bolt (9) vs (0) Laitila
Laitila is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bolt's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T4#
Laitila is trying to get back to full guard.
Laitila is controlling Bolt's trapped leg to prevent Bolt from advancing to side control.
Laitila is looking for a sweep. Bolt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bolt content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Laitila wants to get back to full guard but Bolt has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bolt (12) vs (0) Laitila
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Laitila struggling a bit here.
Bolt controlling from side mount.
Bolt trying to control the action but Laitila is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bolt wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Laitila, who protects the arm well. #T6#
Laitila is looking to reverse the position.
A control attempt from Laitila but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bolt (14) vs (0) Laitila
Bolt looking to control but Laitila is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Laitila wants to control but Bolt is having none of it.#T7#
Bolt trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bolt moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Bolt (17) vs (0) Laitila
Laitila tries to roll but Bolt sticks to his back.
Laitila is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T8#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB#
Laitila fending off the submission attempt from Bolt. #SUB#
Laitila is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T9#
What can Laitila do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB#
Bolt patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Laitila can't escape the position.
#T10#
Laitila trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Laitila staying busy and making it hard for Bolt to control.
Bolt keeps control of the position as Laitila tries to break free.
#SUB#
Bolt working for a choke but Laitila reverses nicely into Bolt 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolt (17) vs (2) Laitila
Laitila postures up.
#T11#
Laitila trying to control the position from guard on top but Bolt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laitila pushing down on Bolt's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Laitila passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bolt (17) vs (5) Laitila
Bolt tries to lock up and control but Laitila gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bolt holds on to Laitila around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Bolt stops Laitila from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T12#
Bolt tries to hold on but Laitila pushes him away. #SUB2#
Laitila goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Bolt turns into him and now he's in Laitila's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolt (19) vs (5) Laitila
Bolt postures up.
Laitila can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bolt controls the pace.#T13##SUB2#
Laitila is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bolt passes into half guard. #T14#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bolt in particular looking to stall.
Bolt has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Bolt takes the fight on points by 19 to 5.
A relieved looking Derwent Bolt thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 3
Date: Jul 04, 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 London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jari Laitila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Diego Nogueira!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Nogueira dives in and scores a takedown into Laitila's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laitila (0) vs (2) Nogueira
Nogueira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nogueira keeps trying to improve his position.
Nogueira pushes down on Laitila's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nogueira trying to control the pace.
Nogueira is trying to control the action in half guard but Laitila is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Nogueira is working for an americana but Laitila has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Nogueira was thinking about the submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nogueira wants to control from the top but Laitila keeps moving.
Laitila can't keep his opponent in guard - Nogueira advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Laitila moves into full guard.
Nogueira trying to control but Laitila is working from the bottom.
Laitila keeping full guard, as Nogueira tries to pass.
Laitila keeping moving, preventing Nogueira from controlling successfully.
Nogueira slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (0) vs (5) Nogueira
Laitila is not content to let Nogueira control the position. #T2#
Nogueira might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Laitila haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Nogueira wants to control for a moment but Laitila uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #SUB2#
Nogueira is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Laitila defends it well. #SUB2#
Nogueira is looking for a kimura but Laitila is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nogueira to get the leverage.
Laitila definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nogueira tries to pass the half guard into mount. Laitila knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Laitila is looking for a sweep. Nogueira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Nogueira perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Laitila is trying to get back to full guard.
Nogueira with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Laitila wants to control but Nogueira is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Nogueira is working for a submission of some sort.
Nogueira passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (0) vs (8) Nogueira
Laitila is trying to control Nogueira's posture but Nogueira avoids it. #SUB2#
Nogueira thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4##SUB2#
Nogueira is trying to get an arm triangle but Laitila is defending well.
Laitila is not content to let Nogueira control the position.
Nogueira tries to advance to mount but can't.
Nogueira advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Laitila (0) vs (10) Nogueira#SUB2#
Nogueira working for a guillotine from mount but Laitila is in no mood to give up.
Nogueira is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T5#
Laitila manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Nogueira is pressing down on Laitila's thigh, looking to free his foot. Laitila is holding on for now.
Laitila tries to get to full guard but Nogueira has control of the leg.
Laitila wants to control but Nogueira is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Nogueira is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Nogueira wants to work for an arm triangle but Laitila is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Nogueira seems to be looking for submissions.
#T6#
Nogueira is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nogueira moves into full mount! Laitila won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (0) vs (13) Nogueira#SUB2#
Nogueira swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Laitila is now in Nogueira's guard. A big mistake from Nogueira there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (2) vs (13) Nogueira
Nogueira looking to control.
Laitila passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (5) vs (13) Nogueira
Nogueira struggling a bit here.
Nogueira manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (5) vs (15) Nogueira
Nogueira wants to pass the guard but Laitila is defending well. #T7##SUB2#
Nogueira is trying to work for a kimura but Laitila is defending well.
#SUB2#
Nogueira is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Laitila doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nogueira.
Laitila won't allow Nogueira to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Nogueira is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Nogueira is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T8##SUB2#
Nogueira seems to be looking for submissions.
Laitila gets full guard.
Laitila keeping moving, preventing Nogueira from controlling successfully.
Nogueira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laitila is keeping the position for now.
Laitila trying to keep a closed guard but Nogueira is proving a slippery customer.
Nogueira advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (5) vs (18) Nogueira#SUB2#
Nogueira tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nogueira has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T9#
Laitila is looking to reverse the position.
Laitila can't do much from the bottom here.
Nogueira has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Laitila! Score +2 for reaching mount: Laitila (5) vs (20) Nogueira
Nogueira seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Laitila is holding on tight.
Nogueira wants to control but instead Laitila manages to regain half guard.
Nogueira is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Laitila! Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (5) vs (23) Nogueira
Nogueira sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Laitila keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Nogueira can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Laitila is looking to escape.
Laitila 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: Laitila (7) vs (23) Nogueira
Laitila advances to half guard.
Nogueira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Nogueira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nogueira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Nogueira is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Laitila has latched onto it... Big trouble! Laitila pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Nogueira is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Laitila!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jari Laitila! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 2
Date: Jun 26, 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Zhan Dhelan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jari Laitila!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Dhelan has Laitila up against the ropes in a clinch.
#TD2#
Laitila has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dhelan uses from the top position.
Dhelan passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Dhelan (3) vs (0) Laitila
Laitila is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dhelan tries to move into full mount but can't pass Laitila's legs.
Laitila is not content to let Dhelan control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laitila is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dhelan off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dhelan (3) vs (4) Laitila#T1#
Laitila wants to control but Dhelan manages to buck him off and is now in Laitila's guard! Nice work there by Dhelan! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dhelan (5) vs (4) Laitila
Dhelan wants to pass the guard but Laitila is keeping the position.
Laitila keeping moving, preventing Dhelan from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Dhelan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Laitila has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dhelan has managed to get both his arms back between Laitila's legs - danger averted.
Laitila trying to control the position.
Laitila is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Dhelan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laitila is keeping the position for now.
Dhelan 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#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Laitila is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dhelan (5) vs (6) Laitila
Dhelan looking for a sweep. Not yet Dhelan, not yet.
Laitila must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Laitila stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dhelan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Dhelan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Laitila defends it easily.
Laitila works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Laitila wants to advance to full mount but Dhelan doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Laitila stands and throws Dhelan's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dhelan (5) vs (9) Laitila
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3#
Laitila is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Dhelan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Laitila is looking to advance position but Dhelan won't allow it. #SUB#
Dhelan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dhelan manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Dhelan looking for a guillotine here but Laitila defends easily.
#T4#
Laitila trying to control but Dhelan is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Laitila is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dhelan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dhelan has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dhelan (7) vs (9) Laitila
Dhelan wants to control from the top but Laitila keeps moving.
Dhelan is really struggling to control Laitila but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T5#
Laitila looking to control.
Laitila keeping moving, preventing Dhelan from controlling successfully.
Laitila looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Laitila is trying to hold Dhelan in close to prevent damage but Dhelan has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Dhelan is looking for a kimura but Laitila is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dhelan to get the leverage. #T6#
Dhelan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laitila keeps working.
Dhelan is looking to stall here but Laitila recovers full guard.
Laitila looking to control.
Dhelan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dhelan controlling from the top position.
Dhelan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laitila is keeping the position for now.
Dhelan passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Dhelan (10) vs (9) Laitila#T7##SUB#
Dhelan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dhelan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Laitila looking for a sweep but Dhelan has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dhelan (12) vs (9) Laitila
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.
Laitila is squirming around, avoiding Dhelan's attempts to control the action.
Dhelan controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Dhelan moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Laitila has worked his arm free - good work by Laitila!
#T8#
Dhelan in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB#
Dhelan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Dhelan goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Laitila rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dhelan's guard! Nice work there by Laitila! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dhelan (12) vs (11) Laitila#T9#
Dhelan trying to control the position.
Dhelan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Laitila wants to pass the guard but Dhelan is keeping the position.#SUB#
Dhelan is looking for a triangle but Laitila pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Dhelan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Laitila 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.
Laitila trying to control the position from guard on top but Dhelan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Laitila controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dhelan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Laitila controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Laitila looking to sit in guard and control but Dhelan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dhelan (14) vs (11) Laitila
Laitila keeping moving, preventing Dhelan from controlling successfully. #T11#
Dhelan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Laitila is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Laitila is looking for a triangle but Dhelan pushes his legs off easily.
Laitila keeping moving, preventing Dhelan from controlling successfully.
Dhelan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laitila swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T12#
Dhelan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Laitila tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dhelan trying to control but Laitila is working from the bottom.
Laitila working a defensive guard but Dhelan manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dhelan (17) vs (11) Laitila
Laitila sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T13#
Laitila wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Dhelan 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.
Dhelan stalling away here and it's allowed Laitila to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Laitila looking for a sweep. Not yet Laitila, not yet.
Laitila keeping moving, preventing Dhelan from controlling successfully. #T14#
Laitila wants to sweep but no luck.
Dhelan trying to control but Laitila is working from the bottom.
Dhelan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dhelan trying to control but Laitila is working from the bottom.
Dhelan looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dhelan trying to control but Laitila is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dhelan takes the fight on points by 17 to 11.
A relieved looking Zhan Dhelan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Glory Fights -
Date: Mar 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Laitila avoids the body shot from Hakimi.
Laitila wants to counter the offense by Hakimi and move into the clinch position.
Hakimi lands a head kick!
#CUT#It looks like Jari Laitila has been cut.
Hakimi jabs at Laitila's body.
Hakimi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hakimi throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Laitila holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hakimi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Laitila's elbow.
Hakimi avoiding damage as Laitila throws knees to the body.
#TD2#
Laitila has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hakimi uses from the top position.
Laitila keeping moving, preventing Hakimi from controlling successfully.
Hakimi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laitila working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Laitila has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hakimi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Laitila is trying to control the position but Hakimi postures up. #SUB2#
Laitila escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hakimi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Laitila looking for a sweep. Not yet Laitila, not yet.
Hakimi trying to control the position from guard on top but Laitila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Laitila escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hakimi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Laitila is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Hakimi rolls with it to try and escape but Laitila cranks on the arm and Hakimi is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jari Laitila! |
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Event:
GFC 21 - Armando vs. Christ
Date: Dec 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Fortuna throws an overhand right that lands on Laitila's shoulder, as Laitila tries to avoid the shot.
Laitila tries to counter with a clinch but Fortuna shakes him off and moves away.
Fortuna slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT#It looks like Jari Laitila has been cut.
Fortuna with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#KD#
Fortuna lands a big head kick that sends Laitila tumbling to the mat! Fortuna takes a step backwards and waves Laitila back to his feet - he wants the finish!#KD#
Fortuna cracks Laitila with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Laitila looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Fortuna finish him?
#ROC#Laitila is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Jari Laitila's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laitila swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fortuna scores with a counter punch that sends Laitila to the canvas! Fortuna smells blood - he's punishing Laitila with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Laitila has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruno Fortuna!
After winning the bout, Bruno Fortuna thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 07, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Amann fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Laitila, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Amann wants the takedown. Laitila is fighting it off but Amann persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Laitila's guard against the cage.
Laitila is trying to control the position but Amann postures up.
Amann throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Amann got a little sloppy there for a moment and Laitila has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Amann has managed to get both his arms back between Laitila's legs - danger averted.
Laitila 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.
Amann is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laitila controls Amann momentarily but Amann frees himself. #SUB#
Laitila is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1##SUB#
Laitila is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Amann has his hands clasped together but Laitila extends and breaks Amann's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Laitila.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jari Laitila! |
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